Game story
In Week 5 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-10-08, the New York Giants took care of business against the Washington Commanders, pulling away with a 19–3 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 9 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
E. Manning (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with +5.77 total EPA, and +4.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Toomer (New York Giants) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.96 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+14.1% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when New York Giants changed the game: (1:34) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass to 81-A.Toomer to WAS 10 for 44 yards (29-M.Rumph) [98-L.Marshall].
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Commanders | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| New York Giants | 0 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 19 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +7.96 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.99 EPA/play
- 2 E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +5.77 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 3 C. Cooley · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.12 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
- 4 P. Burress · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.89 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 5 S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.44 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
- 6 T. Barber · New York Giants · Rushing · +2.93 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 7 V. Shiancoe · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 8 T. Carter · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.09 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Toomer — NYG · Receiving
A. Toomer posted the highest total EPA (+7.96) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Giants's efficiency. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.99 EPA per play.
The signature play (-3.65 EPA) came from Washington Commanders: (1:14) 10-J.Hall 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — P. Burress (E. Manning pass)
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — J. Hall
- New York Giants — J. Feely
- New York Giants — J. Feely
- New York Giants — J. Feely
- New York Giants — J. Feely
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 21 (Q1 48:03) — (3:03) 10-J.Hall 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 9–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 7 (Q2 44:24) — (14:24) 2-J.Feely 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 16 (Q2 39:55) — (9:55) 2-J.Feely 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 14 (Q2 30:06) — (:06) 2-J.Feely 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q3 22:06) — (7:06) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 17-P.Burress for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 21:55) — 2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 22 (Q4 2:58) — (2:58) 2-J.Feely 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Giants (Q1 46:34) — (1:34) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass to 81-A.Toomer to WAS 10 for 44 yards (29-M.Rumph) [98-L.Marshall].
- Washington Commanders (Q1 50:23) — (5:23) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass incomplete deep middle to 85-B.Lloyd [94-W.Joseph]. PENALTY on NYG-94-W.Joseph, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at WAS 47 - No Play.
- New York Giants (Q1 52:33) — (7:33) 2-J.Feely 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 49:42) — (4:42) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass deep left to 89-S.Moss pushed ob at NYG 27 for 17 yards (22-S.Madison). Penalty on NYG-22-S.Madison, Illegal Contact, declined.
- New York Giants (Q2 42:35) — (12:35) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 17-P.Burress to WAS 22 for 46 yards (22-C.Rogers, 21-S.Taylor) [99-A.Carter].
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 16:14) — (1:14) 10-J.Hall 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
- New York Giants (Q1 46:34) — (1:34) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass to 81-A.Toomer to WAS 10 for 44 yards (29-M.Rumph) [98-L.Marshall].
- New York Giants (Q3 22:55) — (7:55) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 81-A.Toomer pushed ob at WAS 5 for 21 yards (23-R.Doughty).
- New York Giants (Q2 42:35) — (12:35) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 17-P.Burress to WAS 22 for 46 yards (22-C.Rogers, 21-S.Taylor) [99-A.Carter].
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) · 36 dropbacks · 63.9% completion · +4.8% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +5.77 total EPA
- M.Brunell (Washington Commanders) · 27 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · -7.3% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -3.51 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.167 | +0.064 |
| Offensive success rate | 32.8% | 48.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.161 | +0.160 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.114 | +0.066 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.064 | +0.167 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.2% | 67.2% |
By the numbers
New York Giants held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- New York Giants: 9 drives, +5.50 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 9 drives, -10.68 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.
- A. Toomer (New York Giants) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- E. Manning (NYG) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- M. Brunell (WAS) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 48:03 · NYG 21 · Score 3-0
(3:03) 10-J.Hall 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 44:24 · WAS 7 · Score 3-3
(14:24) 2-J.Feely 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 39:55 · WAS 16 · Score 3-6
(9:55) 2-J.Feely 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 30:06 · WAS 14 · Score 3-9
(:06) 2-J.Feely 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 22:06 · WAS 2 · Score 3-15
(7:06) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 17-P.Burress for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 21:55 · WAS 2 · Score 3-16
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 2:58 · WAS 22 · Score 3-19
(2:58) 2-J.Feely 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
The New York Giants beat the Washington Commanders 19-3 in Week 5, 2006 on 2006-10-08.
What was the final score of Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
The final score was Washington Commanders 3, New York Giants 19 (WAS 3-19 NYG) in Week 5, 2006 on 2006-10-08.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
Q1: Washington Commanders 3, New York Giants 0; Q2: Washington Commanders 0, New York Giants 9; Q3: Washington Commanders 0, New York Giants 7; Q4: Washington Commanders 0, New York Giants 3; Final: Washington Commanders 3, New York Giants 19.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
New York Giants touchdown — P. Burress (E. Manning pass) (Q3 22:06) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Hall (Q1 48:03, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Feely (Q2 44:24, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Feely (Q2 39:55, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Feely (Q2 30:06, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Feely (Q4 2:58, 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?
E. Manning (New York Giants), 63.9% completion, +4.8% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +5.77 total passing EPA. M. Brunell (Washington Commanders), 44.4% completion, -7.3% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -3.51 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
A. Toomer (New York Giants) led the game in total EPA with +7.96 on receiving plays. across 4 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-3.65 EPA): (1:14) 10-J.Hall 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.. The biggest win-probability swing was +14.1%.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
New York Giants
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
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