Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Giants: 2012 Week 17 Recap

Game story

In Week 17 of the 2012 NFL season on 2012-12-30, the New York Giants took care of business against the Philadelphia Eagles, pulling away with a 42–7 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

M. Vick (Philadelphia Eagles) paced the passing game, with -0.38 total EPA, and -6.3% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, E. Manning (New York Giants) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +23.35 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-14.4% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Philadelphia Eagles changed the game: (12:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass deep middle intended for 87-B.Celek INTERCEPTED by 27-S.Brown [59-M.Boley] at NYG 26. 27-S.Brown to PHI 26 for 48 yards (64-J.Scott, 7-M.Vick). PHI-81-J.Avan

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +23.35 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
2. 2 R. Randle · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.94 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
3. 3 V. Cruz · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.78 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
4. 4 A. Bradshaw · New York Giants · Rushing · +5.31 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
5. 5 L. McCoy · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.28 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
6. 6 J. Avant · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.62 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
7. 7 A. Bradshaw · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.94 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
8. 8 D. Hixon · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• New York Giants — R. Randle (E. Manning pass) (Q1 55:42)
• New York Giants — R. Randle (E. Manning pass) (Q1 51:34)
• New York Giants — D. Wilson (E. Manning pass) (Q1 46:29)
• Philadelphia Eagles — J. Maclin (M. Vick pass) (Q2 42:13)
• New York Giants — A. Bradshaw (Q2 36:30)
• New York Giants — V. Cruz (E. Manning pass) (Q2 30:10)
• New York Giants — H. Hynoski (E. Manning pass) (Q4 6:58)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 21–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the PHI 3 (Q1 55:42) — (10:42) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 82-R.Randle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 55:36) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; New York Giants found the end zone from the PHI 38 (Q1 51:34) — (6:34) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 82-R.Randle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 51:24) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; New York Giants found the end zone from the PHI 15 (Q1 46:29) — (1:29) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 22-D.Wilson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 46:18) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..

The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYG 7 (Q2 42:13) — (12:13) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 18-J.Maclin for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-C.Blackburn].; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 42:06) — 6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; New York Giants found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q2 36:30) — (6:30) 44-A.Bradshaw right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 36:26) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; New York Giants found the end zone from the PHI 24 (Q2 30:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 80-V.Cruz for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 30:04) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..

The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q4 6:58); New York Giants added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 6:51) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 57:56) — (12:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass deep middle intended for 87-B.Celek INTERCEPTED by 27-S.Brown [59-M.Boley] at NYG 26. 27-S.Brown to PHI 26 for 48 yards (64-J.Scott, 7-M.Vick). PHI-81-J.Avan [WPA -14.4% · EPA -5.15]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 59:58) — (14:58) (No Huddle) 7-M.Vick pass short right to 81-J.Avant to NYG 47 for 6 yards (27-S.Brown). [WPA +8.5% · EPA +0.39]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 58:37) — (13:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-M.Vick FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 43, and recovers at NYG 43. 7-M.Vick to NYG 43 for no gain (52-S.Paysinger). [WPA -7.3% · EPA -1.62]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 31:55) — (1:55) 6-A.Henery 28 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar. [WPA -4.8% · EPA -3.40]
• New York Giants (Q1 48:05) — (3:05) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 44-A.Bradshaw to PHI 28 for 41 yards (23-D.Rodgers-Cromartie). [WPA +4.7% · EPA +3.43]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 57:56) — (12:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass deep middle intended for 87-B.Celek INTERCEPTED by 27-S.Brown [59-M.Boley] at NYG 26. 27-S.Brown to PHI 26 for 48 yards (64-J.Scott, 7-M.Vick). PHI-81-J.Avan [WPA -14.4% · EPA -5.15]
• New York Giants (Q2 30:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 80-V.Cruz for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.4% · EPA +4.69]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 42:13) — (12:13) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 18-J.Maclin for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-C.Blackburn]. [WPA -0.8% · EPA +3.58]
• New York Giants (Q1 48:05) — (3:05) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 44-A.Bradshaw to PHI 28 for 41 yards (23-D.Rodgers-Cromartie). [WPA +4.7% · EPA +3.43]

Quarterback report card

M.Vick led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• M.Vick (Philadelphia Eagles) · 41 dropbacks · 46.3% completion · -6.3% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.38 total EPA
• E.Manning (New York Giants) · 27 dropbacks · 48.1% completion · +8.0% CPOE · +0.86 EPA/play · +23.35 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

New York Giants held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.37 vs -0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• New York Giants: 10 drives, +27.61 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
• Philadelphia Eagles: 10 drives, -7.32 total EPA, 1 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• New York Giants leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• E. Manning (New York Giants) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• M. Vick (PHI) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
• E. Manning (NYG) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 55:42 · PHI 3 · Score 0-6
   (10:42) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 82-R.Randle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 55:36 · PHI 2 · Score 0-7
   9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
3. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 51:34 · PHI 38 · Score 0-13
   (6:34) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 82-R.Randle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 51:24 · PHI 2 · Score 0-14
   9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
5. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 46:29 · PHI 15 · Score 0-20
   (1:29) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 22-D.Wilson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 46:18 · PHI 2 · Score 0-21
   9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
7. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 42:13 · NYG 7 · Score 6-21
   (12:13) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 18-J.Maclin for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-C.Blackburn].
8. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 42:06 · NYG 2 · Score 7-21
   6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
9. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 36:30 · PHI 1 · Score 7-27
   (6:30) 44-A.Bradshaw right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
10. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 36:26 · PHI 2 · Score 7-28
    9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
11. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 30:10 · PHI 24 · Score 7-34
    (:10) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 80-V.Cruz for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
12. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 30:04 · PHI 2 · Score 7-35
    9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
13. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 6:58 · PHI 1 · Score 7-41
    (6:58) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 45-H.Hynoski for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
14. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 6:51 · PHI 2 · Score 7-42
    9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.