Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 41–34 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24–13 New York Giants at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- H. Nicks
- Top passer
- E. Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (:23) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 80-V.Cruz INTERCEPTED by 21-E.Wr…
- Game date
- 2012-09-16
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 41–34 on 2012-09-16, overcoming Tampa Bay Buccaneers's 24–13 halftime lead. H. Nicks posted a game-high +10.04 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 32 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 21 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 34 |
 New York Giants | 6 | 7 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 41 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers(12:48) 9-L.Tynes 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
(8:53) 10-C.Barth 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(2:58) 9-L.Tynes 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
(13:55) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(6:30) 22-D.Martin left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(1:59) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 88-H.Nicks for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-71-M.Bennett, Defensive Offside, declined.
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
(:23) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 80-V.Cruz INTERCEPTED by 21-E.Wright at TB 40. 21-E.Wright for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(13:19) 10-C.Barth 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(:44) 9-L.Tynes 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
(12:26) 9-L.Tynes 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
(6:59) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 80-V.Cruz for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 35-A.Brown rushes right guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(4:09) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 85-M.Bennett for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
(2:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep left to 19-M.Williams for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(:34) 35-A.Brown left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
NYGNew York GiantsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 12:48FG LTL. TynesPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 19
- Score
- 0-3
(12:48) 9-L.Tynes 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 8:53FG CBC. BarthPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 27
- Score
- 3-3
(8:53) 10-C.Barth 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 2:58FG LTL. TynesPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 6
- Score
- 3-6
(2:58) 9-L.Tynes 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 13:55TD VJV. JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 29
- Score
- 9-6
(13:55) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 13:48XP CBC. BarthPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 10-6
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 6:30TD DMD. MartinPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 8
- Score
- 16-6
(6:30) 22-D.Martin left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 6:19XP CBC. BarthPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 17-6
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 1:59TD HNH. NicksPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 23
- Score
- 17-12
(1:59) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 88-H.Nicks for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-71-M.Bennett, Defensive Offside, declined.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 1:54XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 17-13
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 0:23TD EWE. WrightPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 39
- Score
- 23-13
(:23) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 80-V.Cruz INTERCEPTED by 21-E.Wright at TB 40. 21-E.Wright for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 0:08XP CBC. BarthPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 24-13
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 13:19FG CBC. BarthPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 33
- Score
- 27-13
(13:19) 10-C.Barth 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 0:44FG LTL. TynesPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 18
- Score
- 27-16
(:44) 9-L.Tynes 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 12:26FG LTL. TynesPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 6
- Score
- 27-19
(12:26) 9-L.Tynes 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 6:59TD VCV. CruzPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 80
- Score
- 27-25
(6:59) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 80-V.Cruz for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 6:48Safety Anthony BrownPoints+2
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 27-27
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 35-A.Brown rushes right guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 4:09TD MBM. BennettPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 33
- Score
- 27-33
(4:09) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 85-M.Bennett for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 3:59XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 27-34
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 2:08TD Mykel WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 41
- Score
- 33-34
(2:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep left to 19-M.Williams for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 1:58XP CBC. BarthPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 34-34
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 0:34TD Anthony BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 34-40
(:34) 35-A.Brown left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 0:31XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 7
- Score
- 34-41
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1H. Nicks · New York Giants · Receiving · +10.04 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 2E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +9.80 total EPA · 54 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 3V. Jackson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +7.60 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 4J. Freeman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +5.65 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 5Mykel Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.68 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 6Anthony Brown · New York Giants · Rushing · +3.06 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 7Anthony Brown · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 8D. Hixon · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.86 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.86 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
H. Nicks — NYG · Receiving
H. Nicks posted the highest total EPA (+10.04) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 15 counted snaps, they averaged +0.67 EPA per play.
H. Nicks's top snap (+3.09 EPA): (1:28) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 88-H.Nicks pushed ob at TB 11 for 50 yards (43-A.Black).
Biggest single play (-8.47 EPA): E. Manning — (:23) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 80-V.Cruz INTERCEPTED by 21-E.Wright at TB 40. 21-E.Wright for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 54 dropbacks · 57.4% completion · +2.1% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +9.80 total EPA
- J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 30 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -2.8% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +5.65 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.094 | +0.114 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.3% | 50.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.188 | +0.181 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.134 | +0.012 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.114 | -0.094 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.0% | 58.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Tampa Bay Buccaneers +0.09, New York Giants +0.11) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.09 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: +0.11 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: 15 drives, +11.59 total EPA, 9 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 14 drives, +7.07 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — V. Jackson (J. Freeman pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — D. Martin
- New York Giants — H. Nicks (E. Manning pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — E. Wright
- New York Giants — V. Cruz (E. Manning pass)
- New York Giants — M. Bennett (E. Manning pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Mykel Williams (J. Freeman pass)
- New York Giants — Anthony Brown
Field goals
- New York Giants — L. Tynes
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- New York Giants — L. Tynes
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- New York Giants — L. Tynes
- New York Giants — L. Tynes
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 6–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the TB 19 (Q1 12:48) — (12:48) 9-L.Tynes 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NYG 27 (Q1 8:53) — (8:53) 10-C.Barth 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the TB 6 (Q1 2:58) — (2:58) 9-L.Tynes 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 21–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NYG 29 (Q2 13:55) — (13:55) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 13:48) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NYG 8 (Q2 6:30) — (6:30) 22-D.Martin left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 6:19) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; New York Giants found the end zone from the TB 23 (Q2 1:59); New York Giants added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 1:54) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 39 (Q2 0:23); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 0:08) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NYG 33 (Q3 13:19) — (13:19) 10-C.Barth 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the TB 18 (Q3 0:44) — (:44) 9-L.Tynes 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 25–7. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the TB 6 (Q4 12:26) — (12:26) 9-L.Tynes 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; New York Giants found the end zone from the TB 80 (Q4 6:59) — (6:59) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 80-V.Cruz for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants registered a safety from the TB 2 (Q4 6:48) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 35-A.Brown rushes right guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; New York Giants found the end zone from the TB 33 (Q4 4:09) — (4:09) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 85-M.Bennett for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 3:59) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NYG 41 (Q4 2:08) — (2:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep left to 19-M.Williams for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 1:58) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; New York Giants found the end zone from the TB 2 (Q4 0:34) — (:34) 35-A.Brown left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the TB 7 (Q4 0:31) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q4 6:59) — (6:59) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 80-V.Cruz for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q2 0:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 80-V.Cruz INTERCEPTED by 21-E.Wright at TB 40. 21-E.Wright for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q4 1:28) — (1:28) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 88-H.Nicks pushed ob at TB 11 for 50 yards (43-A.Black).
- New York Giants (Q4 4:09) — (4:09) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 85-M.Bennett for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q2 7:22) — (7:22) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 80-V.Cruz INTERCEPTED by 33-B.McDonald at TB 34. 33-B.McDonald to NYG 26 for 40 yards (35-A.Brown). PENALTY on NYG-35-A.Brown, Horse Collar T
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q2 0:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 80-V.Cruz INTERCEPTED by 21-E.Wright at TB 40. 21-E.Wright for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q2 7:22) — (7:22) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 80-V.Cruz INTERCEPTED by 33-B.McDonald at TB 34. 33-B.McDonald to NYG 26 for 40 yards (35-A.Brown). PENALTY on NYG-35-A.Brown, Horse Collar T
- New York Giants (Q4 6:59) — (6:59) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 80-V.Cruz for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 2:08) — (2:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep left to 19-M.Williams for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 12:48 · TB 19 · Score 0-3
(12:48) 9-L.Tynes 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 8:53 · NYG 27 · Score 3-3
(8:53) 10-C.Barth 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 2:58 · TB 6 · Score 3-6
(2:58) 9-L.Tynes 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 13:55 · NYG 29 · Score 9-6
(13:55) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 13:48 · NYG 2 · Score 10-6
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 6:30 · NYG 8 · Score 16-6
(6:30) 22-D.Martin left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 6:19 · NYG 2 · Score 17-6
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 1:59 · TB 23 · Score 17-12
(1:59) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 88-H.Nicks for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-71-M.Bennett, Defensive Offside, declined. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 1:54 · TB 2 · Score 17-13
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 0:23 · TB 39 · Score 23-13
(:23) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 80-V.Cruz INTERCEPTED by 21-E.Wright at TB 40. 21-E.Wright for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 0:08 · NYG 2 · Score 24-13
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 13:19 · NYG 33 · Score 27-13
(13:19) 10-C.Barth 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 0:44 · TB 18 · Score 27-16
(:44) 9-L.Tynes 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 12:26 · TB 6 · Score 27-19
(12:26) 9-L.Tynes 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 6:59 · TB 80 · Score 27-25
(6:59) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 80-V.Cruz for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants Safety (+2) — Q4 6:48 · TB 2 · Score 27-27
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 35-A.Brown rushes right guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 4:09 · TB 33 · Score 27-33
(4:09) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 85-M.Bennett for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 3:59 · TB 2 · Score 27-34
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 2:08 · NYG 41 · Score 33-34
(2:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep left to 19-M.Williams for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 1:58 · NYG 2 · Score 34-34
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 0:34 · TB 2 · Score 34-40
(:34) 35-A.Brown left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 0:31 · TB 7 · Score 34-41
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Giants earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- H. Nicks (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New York Giants on 2012-09-16?
The New York Giants beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 41-34 in Week 2, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New York Giants?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, New York Giants 6; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21, New York Giants 7; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, New York Giants 3; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, New York Giants 25; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34, New York Giants 41.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New York Giants?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — V. Jackson (J. Freeman pass) (Q2 13:55) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — D. Martin (Q2 6:30) New York Giants touchdown — H. Nicks (E. Manning pass) (Q2 1:59) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — E. Wright (Q2 0:23) New York Giants touchdown — V. Cruz (E. Manning pass) (Q4 6:59) New York Giants touchdown — M. Bennett (E. Manning pass) (Q4 4:09) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Williams (J. Freeman pass) (Q4 2:08) New York Giants touchdown — A. Brown (Q4 0:34) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q1 12:48, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q1 8:53, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q1 2:58, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q3 13:19, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q3 0:44, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q4 12:26, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New York Giants?
E. Manning (New York Giants), 57.4% completion, +2.1% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +9.80 total passing EPA. J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 50.0% completion, -2.8% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +5.65 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New York Giants?
H. Nicks (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.04 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 15 snaps. Their top snap (+3.09 EPA): (1:28) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 88-H.Nicks pushed ob at TB 11 for 50 yards (43-A.Black)..
Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New York Giants a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. New York Giants won 41-34 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
New York Giants
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
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