Game story
In Week 15 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-12-16, the Washington Commanders took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 22–10 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
E. Manning (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with -20.77 total EPA, and -25.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, S. Moss (Washington Commanders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.59 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-11.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when New York Giants changed the game: (7:12) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 45 for -2 yards (99-A.Carter). FUMBLES (99-A.Carter), RECOVERED by WAS-94-A.Montgomery at NYG 45. 94-A.Montgomery to NYG 45 for no gain (66-D.Diehl).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Commanders | 3 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| New York Giants | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.59 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
- 2 S. Moss · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.34 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 3 B. Jacobs · New York Giants · Rushing · +3.98 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 4 B. Jacobs · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.45 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
- 5 P. Burress · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.31 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 6 K. Boss · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.08 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
- 7 C. Cooley · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.40 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 8 T. Yoder · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.14 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.14 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
S. Moss — WAS · Receiving
S. Moss posted the highest total EPA (+4.59) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Washington Commanders's efficiency. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.53 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.78 EPA) came from New York Giants: (7:12) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 45 for -2 yards (99-A.Carter). FUMBLES (99-A.Carter), RECOVERED by WAS-94-A.Montgomery at NYG 45. 94-A.Montgomery to NYG 45 for no gain (66-D.Diehl).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Washington Commanders — L. Betts
- Washington Commanders — C. Portis
- New York Giants — K. Boss (E. Manning pass)
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — S. Suisham
- Washington Commanders — S. Suisham
- New York Giants — L. Tynes
- Washington Commanders — S. Suisham
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 31 (Q1 47:28) — (2:28) 6-S.Suisham 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 13–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 13 (Q2 40:17) — (10:17) 6-S.Suisham 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 14 (Q2 33:14) — (3:14) 46-L.Betts up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 33:07) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 17 (Q2 31:20) — (1:20) 9-L.Tynes 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 10 (Q2 30:04) — (:04) 6-S.Suisham 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–6. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 5 (Q3 27:14) — (12:14) 26-C.Portis right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 19 (Q3 19:47) — (4:47) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 89-K.Boss for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 19:37) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Giants (Q1 52:12) — (7:12) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 45 for -2 yards (99-A.Carter). FUMBLES (99-A.Carter), RECOVERED by WAS-94-A.Montgomery at NYG 45. 94-A.Montgomery to NYG 45 for no gain (66-D.Diehl).
- Washington Commanders (Q2 34:28) — (4:28) (Shotgun) 15-T.Collins pass deep right to 89-S.Moss pushed ob at NYG 15 for 34 yards (35-K.Dockery).
- Washington Commanders (Q2 42:52) — (12:52) 15-T.Collins pass deep right to 89-S.Moss pushed ob at NYG 44 for 36 yards (29-S.Madison).
- New York Giants (Q1 55:48) — (10:48) 22-R.Droughns left tackle to WAS 39 for no gain (99-A.Carter).
- New York Giants (Q1 50:21) — (5:21) (No Huddle) 27-B.Jacobs left guard to NYG 21 for no gain (37-R.Doughty).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Giants (Q1 52:12) — (7:12) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 45 for -2 yards (99-A.Carter). FUMBLES (99-A.Carter), RECOVERED by WAS-94-A.Montgomery at NYG 45. 94-A.Montgomery to NYG 45 for no gain (66-D.Diehl).
- Washington Commanders (Q2 33:14) — (3:14) 46-L.Betts up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 34:28) — (4:28) (Shotgun) 15-T.Collins pass deep right to 89-S.Moss pushed ob at NYG 15 for 34 yards (35-K.Dockery).
- New York Giants (Q4 13:15) — (13:15) 9-L.Tynes 38 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
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 · 32.7% completion · -25.5% CPOE · -0.38 EPA/play · -20.77 total EPA
- T.Collins (Washington Commanders) · 28 dropbacks · 28.6% completion · -22.5% CPOE · -0.25 EPA/play · -7.08 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.043 | -0.190 |
| Offensive success rate | 31.7% | 36.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.253 | -0.378 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.084 | +0.071 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.190 | +0.043 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.0% | 68.3% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.19), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- New York Giants: 14 drives, -18.95 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 15 drives, -3.54 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Washington Commanders leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- S. Moss (Washington Commanders) 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.
- T. Collins (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 47:28 · NYG 31 · Score 3-0
(2:28) 6-S.Suisham 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 40:17 · NYG 13 · Score 6-0
(10:17) 6-S.Suisham 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 33:14 · NYG 14 · Score 12-0
(3:14) 46-L.Betts up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 33:07 · NYG 2 · Score 13-0
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 31:20 · WAS 17 · Score 13-3
(1:20) 9-L.Tynes 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 30:04 · NYG 10 · Score 16-3
(:04) 6-S.Suisham 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 27:14 · NYG 5 · Score 22-3
(12:14) 26-C.Portis right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 19:47 · WAS 19 · Score 22-9
(4:47) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 89-K.Boss for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 19:37 · WAS 2 · Score 22-10
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
The Washington Commanders beat the New York Giants 22-10 in Week 15, 2007 on 2007-12-16.
What was the final score of Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
The final score was Washington Commanders 22, New York Giants 10 (WAS 22-10 NYG) in Week 15, 2007 on 2007-12-16.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
Q1: Washington Commanders 3, New York Giants 0; Q2: Washington Commanders 13, New York Giants 3; Q3: Washington Commanders 6, New York Giants 7; Final: Washington Commanders 22, New York Giants 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
Washington Commanders touchdown — L. Betts (Q2 33:14) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Portis (Q3 27:14) New York Giants touchdown — K. Boss (E. Manning pass) (Q3 19:47) Washington Commanders field goal — S. Suisham (Q1 47:28, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 40:17, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q2 31:20, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 30:04, 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), 32.7% completion, -25.5% CPOE, -0.38 EPA per dropback, -20.77 total passing EPA. T. Collins (Washington Commanders), 28.6% completion, -22.5% CPOE, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -7.08 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
S. Moss (Washington Commanders) led the game in total EPA with +4.59 on receiving plays. across 3 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.78 EPA): (7:12) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 45 for -2 yards (99-A.Carter). FUMBLES (99-A.Carter), RECOVERED by WAS-94-A.Montgomery at NYG 45. 94-A.Montgomery to NYG 45 for no gain (66-D.Dieh. The biggest win-probability swing was -11.2%.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 6-7 Now 7-7 W
New York Giants
Entered 9-4 Now 9-5 L
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