Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 20–14 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- Washington Commanders 7–20 New York Giants at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Gardner
- Top passer
- Kade Warner
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:45) 26-C.Portis left guard to WAS 20 for 1 yard (36-S.Williams). FUMBLES (36-S.Williams…
- Game date
- 2004-09-19
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Washington Commanders 20–14 on 2004-09-19. R. Gardner posted a game-high +6.20 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Washington Commanders | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
 New York Giants | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
WASWashington Commanders(7:34) 8-M.Brunell pass to 47-C.Cooley for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa.
(13:01) 13-K.Warner pass to 84-T.Carter for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
(6:45) 26-C.Portis left guard to WAS 20 for 1 yard (36-S.Williams). FUMBLES (36-S.Williams), RECOVERED by NYG-52-B.Green at WAS 16. 52-B.Green for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Officially a rush for -3 yards.
2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
(4:39) 2-S.Christie 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
(:41) 2-S.Christie 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
(12:15) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 26-C.Portis for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-26-C.Portis, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa.
NYGNew York GiantsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 7:34TD CCC. CooleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 6-0
(7:34) 8-M.Brunell pass to 47-C.Cooley for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 7:24XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 7-0
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 13:01TD TCT.J. CarterPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 38
- Score
- 7-6
(13:01) 13-K.Warner pass to 84-T.Carter for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 12:53XP SCS. ChristiePoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 7-7
2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 6:45TD CPC. PortisPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 81
- Score
- 7-13
(6:45) 26-C.Portis left guard to WAS 20 for 1 yard (36-S.Williams). FUMBLES (36-S.Williams), RECOVERED by NYG-52-B.Green at WAS 16. 52-B.Green for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Officially a rush for -3 yards.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 6:21XP SCS. ChristiePoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 7-14
2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 4:39FG SCS. ChristiePoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 20
- Score
- 7-17
(4:39) 2-S.Christie 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 0:41FG SCS. ChristiePoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 4
- Score
- 7-20
(:41) 2-S.Christie 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 12:15TD CPC. PortisPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 13
- Score
- 13-20
(12:15) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 26-C.Portis for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-26-C.Portis, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 12:01XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 14-20
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1R. Gardner · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.20 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.07 EPA/play
- 2L. Coles · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.12 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 3T.J. Carter · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.31 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play
- 4C. Portis · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.14 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.57 EPA/play
- 5C. Cooley · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.96 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 6A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.12 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 7I. Hilliard · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.59 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 8M. Sellers · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.32 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.32 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
R. Gardner — WAS · Receiving
R. Gardner posted the highest total EPA (+6.20) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +2.07 EPA per play.
R. Gardner's top snap (+3.94 EPA): (3:09) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 87-R.Gardner to NYG 7 for 51 yards (25-W.Allen).
Biggest single play (-7.08 EPA): C. Portis — (6:45) 26-C.Portis left guard to WAS 20 for 1 yard (36-S.Williams). FUMBLES (36-S.Williams), RECOVERED by NYG-52-B.Green at WAS 16. 52-B.Green for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Officially a rush for -3 yards.
Quarterback report card
Kade Warner led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Kade Warner (New York Giants) · 35 dropbacks · 62.9% completion · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.82 total EPA
- P. Ramsey (Washington Commanders) · 23 dropbacks · 39.1% completion · -0.29 EPA/play · -6.57 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.285 | -0.236 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.9% | 39.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.116 | -0.023 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.676 | -0.419 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.236 | +0.285 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.7% | 58.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Washington Commanders -0.28, New York Giants -0.24) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Washington Commanders: -0.28 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: -0.24 EPA/play (8th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: 15 drives, -19.80 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 16 drives, -24.52 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Washington Commanders — C. Cooley (M. Brunell pass)
- New York Giants — T.J. Carter (Kade Warner pass)
- New York Giants — C. Portis
- Washington Commanders — C. Portis (P. Ramsey pass)
Field goals
- New York Giants — S. Christie
- New York Giants — S. Christie
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 2 (Q1 7:34) — (7:34) 8-M.Brunell pass to 47-C.Cooley for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 7:24) — 10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 20–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 38 (Q2 13:01) — (13:01) 13-K.Warner pass to 84-T.Carter for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 12:53) — 2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NYG 81 (Q2 6:45); New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 6:21) — 2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 20 (Q2 4:39) — (4:39) 2-S.Christie 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 4 (Q2 0:41) — (:41) 2-S.Christie 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 13 (Q4 12:15) — (12:15) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 26-C.Portis for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-26-C.Portis, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 12:01) — 10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 6:45) — (6:45) 26-C.Portis left guard to WAS 20 for 1 yard (36-S.Williams). FUMBLES (36-S.Williams), RECOVERED by NYG-52-B.Green at WAS 16. 52-B.Green for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Officially a rush for -3 yards.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 5:48) — (5:48) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 26-C.Portis INTERCEPTED by 98-F.Robbins at WAS 39. 98-F.Robbins to WAS 26 for 13 yards (26-C.Portis).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 10:18) — (10:18) 11-P.Ramsey pass intended for 80-L.Coles INTERCEPTED by 28-G.Wilson at NYG 10. 28-G.Wilson to NYG 10 for no gain (80-L.Coles).
- New York Giants (Q2 13:01) — (13:01) 13-K.Warner pass to 84-T.Carter for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 13:20) — (13:20) 8-M.Brunell sacked at WAS 40 for -4 yards (98-F.Robbins). FUMBLES (98-F.Robbins), RECOVERED by NYG-92-M.Strahan at WAS 38. 92-M.Strahan to WAS 38 for no gain (60-C.Samuels). Officially a 6 yar
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 6:45) — (6:45) 26-C.Portis left guard to WAS 20 for 1 yard (36-S.Williams). FUMBLES (36-S.Williams), RECOVERED by NYG-52-B.Green at WAS 16. 52-B.Green for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Officially a rush for -3 yards.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 5:48) — (5:48) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 26-C.Portis INTERCEPTED by 98-F.Robbins at WAS 39. 98-F.Robbins to WAS 26 for 13 yards (26-C.Portis).
- Washington Commanders (Q3 10:11) — (10:11) 26-C.Portis left end to NYG 30 for no gain (24-W.Peterson). FUMBLES (24-W.Peterson), RECOVERED by NYG-72-O.Umenyiora at NYG 30. 72-O.Umenyiora pushed ob at NYG 49 for 19 yards (83-J.Thrash).
- Washington Commanders (Q3 1:29) — (1:29) 11-P.Ramsey pass intended for 80-L.Coles INTERCEPTED by 26-B.Alexander at NYG 0. Touchback.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 7:34 · NYG 2 · Score 6-0
(7:34) 8-M.Brunell pass to 47-C.Cooley for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 7:24 · NYG 2 · Score 7-0
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 13:01 · WAS 38 · Score 7-6
(13:01) 13-K.Warner pass to 84-T.Carter for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 12:53 · WAS 2 · Score 7-7
2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 6:45 · NYG 81 · Score 7-13
(6:45) 26-C.Portis left guard to WAS 20 for 1 yard (36-S.Williams). FUMBLES (36-S.Williams), RECOVERED by NYG-52-B.Green at WAS 16. 52-B.Green for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Officially a rush for -3 yards. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 6:21 · WAS 2 · Score 7-14
2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 4:39 · WAS 20 · Score 7-17
(4:39) 2-S.Christie 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 0:41 · WAS 4 · Score 7-20
(:41) 2-S.Christie 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 12:15 · NYG 13 · Score 13-20
(12:15) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 26-C.Portis for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-26-C.Portis, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 12:01 · NYG 2 · Score 14-20
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa.
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.
- R. Gardner (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs New York Giants on 2004-09-19?
The New York Giants beat the Washington Commanders 20-14 in Week 2, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
Q1: Washington Commanders 7, New York Giants 0; Q2: Washington Commanders 0, New York Giants 20; Q4: Washington Commanders 7, New York Giants 0; Final: Washington Commanders 14, New York Giants 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Cooley (M. Brunell pass) (Q1 7:34) New York Giants touchdown — T. Carter (K. Warner pass) (Q2 13:01) New York Giants touchdown — C. Portis (Q2 6:45) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Portis (P. Ramsey pass) (Q4 12:15) New York Giants field goal — S. Christie (Q2 4:39, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — S. Christie (Q2 0:41, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
Kade Warner (New York Giants), 62.9% completion, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.82 total passing EPA. P. Ramsey (Washington Commanders), 39.1% completion, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -6.57 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
R. Gardner (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.20 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+3.94 EPA): (3:09) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 87-R.Gardner to NYG 7 for 51 yards (25-W.Allen)..
Was Washington Commanders vs New York Giants a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. New York Giants won 20-14 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
New York Giants
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
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