Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Giants: 2014 Week 17 Recap

Game story

In Week 17 of the 2014 NFL season on 2014-12-28, the Philadelphia Eagles took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 34–26 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

E. Manning (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with +2.64 total EPA, and -4.4% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, J. Matthews (Philadelphia Eagles) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.71 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-19.4% win probability) landed in the third quarter when New York Giants changed the game: (12:34) 5-S.Weatherford punt is BLOCKED by 85-J.Casey, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, RECOVERED by PHI-47-T.Burton at NYG 27. 47-T.Burton for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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 J. Matthews · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +7.71 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
2. 2 M. Sanchez · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +6.23 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
3. 3 O. Beckham · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.84 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
4. 4 E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +2.64 total EPA · 55 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
5. 5 C. Polk · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +2.44 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
6. 6 R. Cooper · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
7. 7 R. Randle · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.34 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
8. 8 P. Parker · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.16 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.54 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 — A. Williams (Q1 57:17)
• Philadelphia Eagles — J. Matthews (M. Sanchez pass) (Q1 56:10)
• Philadelphia Eagles — B. Celek (M. Sanchez pass) (Q1 51:21)
• Philadelphia Eagles — T. Burton (Q3 27:34)
• Philadelphia Eagles — C. Polk (Q4 13:09)
• New York Giants — O. Beckham (E. Manning pass) (Q4 12:00)

Field goals

• New York Giants — J. Brown (Q1 47:16)
• New York Giants — J. Brown (Q2 37:29)
• New York Giants — J. Brown (Q2 32:06)
• Philadelphia Eagles — C. Parkey (Q2 30:02)
• New York Giants — J. Brown (Q3 19:32)
• Philadelphia Eagles — C. Parkey (Q4 8:02)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 14–10. New York Giants found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q1 57:17) — (12:17) (No Huddle) 44-A.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 57:11) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYG 44 (Q1 56:10) — (11:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass short right to 81-J.Matthews for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 56:00) — 1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q1 51:21) — (6:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass short right to 87-B.Celek for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 51:12) — 1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the PHI 20 (Q1 47:16) — (2:16) 3-J.Brown 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..

The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 6–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the PHI 2 (Q2 37:29) — (7:29) 3-J.Brown 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the PHI 18 (Q2 32:06) — (2:06) 3-J.Brown 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NYG 14 (Q2 30:02) — (:02) 1-C.Parkey 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–3. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PHI 73 (Q3 27:34); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 27:21) — 1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the PHI 35 (Q3 19:32) — (4:32) 3-J.Brown 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..

The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q4 13:09) — (13:09) (Shotgun) 32-C.Polk up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 13:08) — 1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.; New York Giants found the end zone from the PHI 63 (Q4 12:00) — (12:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 13-O.Beckham for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 11:47) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NYG 21 (Q4 8:02) — (8:02) 1-C.Parkey 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones..

Turning points

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

• New York Giants (Q3 27:34) — (12:34) 5-S.Weatherford punt is BLOCKED by 85-J.Casey, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, RECOVERED by PHI-47-T.Burton at NYG 27. 47-T.Burton for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -19.4% · EPA -5.83]
• New York Giants (Q4 12:00) — (12:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 13-O.Beckham for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.5% · EPA +5.41]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 56:10) — (11:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass short right to 81-J.Matthews for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.3% · EPA +4.17]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 31:06) — (1:06) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass deep middle to 18-J.Maclin to NYG 47 for 20 yards (21-D.Rodgers-Cromartie). [WPA +10.4% · EPA +1.73]
• New York Giants (Q3 19:32) — (4:32) 3-J.Brown 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. [WPA +10.4% · EPA +2.28]

Impact plays

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

• New York Giants (Q3 27:34) — (12:34) 5-S.Weatherford punt is BLOCKED by 85-J.Casey, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, RECOVERED by PHI-47-T.Burton at NYG 27. 47-T.Burton for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -19.4% · EPA -5.83]
• New York Giants (Q4 3:10) — (3:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left intended for 82-R.Randle INTERCEPTED by 29-N.Allen at PHI 42. 29-N.Allen ran ob at NYG 18 for 40 yards (83-P.Parker). [WPA -4.8% · EPA -5.46]
• New York Giants (Q4 12:00) — (12:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 13-O.Beckham for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.5% · EPA +5.41]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 41:57) — (11:57) 3-M.Sanchez pass deep left intended for 86-Z.Ertz INTERCEPTED by 37-M.Harris at NYG 40. 37-M.Harris to PHI 49 for 11 yards (62-J.Kelce, 65-L.Johnson). [WPA -10.3% · EPA -4.50]

Quarterback report card

E.Manning led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• E.Manning (New York Giants) · 55 dropbacks · 50.9% completion · -4.4% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.64 total EPA
• M.Sanchez (Philadelphia Eagles) · 44 dropbacks · 52.3% completion · +1.7% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +6.23 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Philadelphia Eagles generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• New York Giants: 14 drives, -5.10 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
• Philadelphia Eagles: 15 drives, +5.09 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

• Philadelphia Eagles leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• J. Matthews (Philadelphia Eagles) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• E. Manning (NYG) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

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

1. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 57:17 · PHI 1 · Score 0-6
   (12:17) (No Huddle) 44-A.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 57:11 · PHI 2 · Score 0-7
   3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
3. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 56:10 · NYG 44 · Score 6-7
   (11:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass short right to 81-J.Matthews for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 56:00 · NYG 2 · Score 7-7
   1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
5. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 51:21 · NYG 1 · Score 13-7
   (6:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass short right to 87-B.Celek for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 51:12 · NYG 2 · Score 14-7
   1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
7. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 47:16 · PHI 20 · Score 14-10
   (2:16) 3-J.Brown 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
8. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 37:29 · PHI 2 · Score 14-13
   (7:29) 3-J.Brown 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
9. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 32:06 · PHI 18 · Score 14-16
   (2:06) 3-J.Brown 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
10. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 30:02 · NYG 14 · Score 17-16
    (:02) 1-C.Parkey 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
11. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 27:34 · PHI 73 · Score 23-16
    (12:34) 5-S.Weatherford punt is BLOCKED by 85-J.Casey, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, RECOVERED by PHI-47-T.Burton at NYG 27. 47-T.Burton for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
12. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 27:21 · NYG 2 · Score 24-16
    1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
13. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 19:32 · PHI 35 · Score 24-19
    (4:32) 3-J.Brown 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
14. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 13:09 · NYG 1 · Score 30-19
    (13:09) (Shotgun) 32-C.Polk up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
15. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 13:08 · NYG 2 · Score 31-19
    1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
16. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 12:00 · PHI 63 · Score 31-25
    (12:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 13-O.Beckham for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 11:47 · PHI 2 · Score 31-26
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
18. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 8:02 · NYG 21 · Score 34-26
    (8:02) 1-C.Parkey 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.