Game story
In Week 15 of the 2014 NFL season on 2014-12-14, the New York Giants took care of business against the Washington Commanders, pulling away with a 24–13 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) paced the passing game, with -4.78 total EPA, and +3.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, O. Beckham (New York Giants) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.37 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+18.7% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Washington Commanders changed the game: (6:19) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short middle to 12-A.Roberts to NYG 28 for 61 yards (21-D.Rodgers-Cromartie) [53-J.McClain].
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Commanders | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| New York Giants | 7 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 O. Beckham · New York Giants · Receiving · +12.37 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
- 2 E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +9.94 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 3 A. Roberts · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.33 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
- 4 S. Redd · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.04 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play
- 5 K. Ogletree · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.17 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 6 C. Thompson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 7 D. Fells · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.71 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.71 EPA/play
- 8 C. McCoy · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +1.41 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
O. Beckham — NYG · Receiving
O. Beckham posted the highest total EPA (+12.37) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Giants's efficiency. Across 15 counted snaps, they averaged +0.82 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.34 EPA) came from Washington Commanders: (6:19) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short middle to 12-A.Roberts to NYG 28 for 61 yards (21-D.Rodgers-Cromartie) [53-J.McClain].
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — O. Beckham (E. Manning pass)
- Washington Commanders — C. Thompson (R. Griffin pass)
- New York Giants — O. Beckham (E. Manning pass)
- New York Giants — O. Beckham (E. Manning pass)
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — K. Forbath
- New York Giants — J. Brown
- Washington Commanders — K. Forbath
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 17 (Q1 51:51) — (6:51) 2-K.Forbath 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 10 (Q1 46:45); New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 46:40) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 9 (Q2 38:24) — (8:24) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short right to 37-C.Thompson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 38:19) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 10–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 14 (Q3 28:21) — (13:21) 3-J.Brown 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 20 (Q3 18:35) — (3:35) 2-K.Forbath 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 35 (Q3 16:30) — (1:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 13-O.Beckham for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-R.Kerrigan].; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 16:22) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 6 (Q4 4:45) — (4:45) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 13-O.Beckham for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 4:41) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 21:19) — (6:19) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short middle to 12-A.Roberts to NYG 28 for 61 yards (21-D.Rodgers-Cromartie) [53-J.McClain].
- New York Giants (Q3 16:30) — (1:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 13-O.Beckham for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-R.Kerrigan].
- Washington Commanders (Q3 30:00) — 3-J.Brown kicks onside 18 yards from WAS 35 to WAS 17. RECOVERED by NYG-48-C.Fenner.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 30:08) — (:08) 10-R.Griffin scrambles right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 10-R.Griffin scrambles right end to NYG 1 fo
- New York Giants (Q1 50:58) — (5:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 15-K.Ogletree to WAS 35 for 15 yards (41-P.Thomas, 39-D.Amerson).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 21:19) — (6:19) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short middle to 12-A.Roberts to NYG 28 for 61 yards (21-D.Rodgers-Cromartie) [53-J.McClain].
- Washington Commanders (Q3 30:00) — 3-J.Brown kicks onside 18 yards from WAS 35 to WAS 17. RECOVERED by NYG-48-C.Fenner.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 24:45) — (9:45) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin sacked at NYG 40 for -4 yards (sack split by 59-D.Kennard and 90-J.Pierre-Paul). FUMBLES (59-D.Kennard), recovered by WAS-78-K.Lichtensteiger at NYG 39.
- New York Giants (Q4 11:30) — (11:30) (Shotgun) 13-O.Beckham right end to WAS 28 for no gain (25-R.Clark). End Around.
Quarterback report card
R.Griffin III led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) · 40 dropbacks · 45.0% completion · +3.1% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -4.78 total EPA
- E.Manning (New York Giants) · 39 dropbacks · 59.0% completion · +3.5% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +9.94 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.046 | +0.065 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.6% | 42.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.088 | +0.255 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.083 | -0.348 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.065 | +0.046 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.9% | 61.4% |
By the numbers
New York Giants held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.05), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- New York Giants: 11 drives, +4.93 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 13 drives, -4.06 total EPA, 4 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.
- O. Beckham (New York Giants) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- R.Griffin III (WAS) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- E. Manning (NYG) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 51:51 · NYG 17 · Score 3-0
(6:51) 2-K.Forbath 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 46:45 · WAS 10 · Score 3-6
(1:45) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 13-O.Beckham for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on WAS-39-D.Amerson, Illegal Use of Hands, declined. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 46:40 · WAS 2 · Score 3-7
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 38:24 · NYG 9 · Score 9-7
(8:24) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short right to 37-C.Thompson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 38:19 · NYG 2 · Score 10-7
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 28:21 · WAS 14 · Score 10-10
(13:21) 3-J.Brown 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 18:35 · NYG 20 · Score 13-10
(3:35) 2-K.Forbath 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 16:30 · WAS 35 · Score 13-16
(1:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 13-O.Beckham for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-R.Kerrigan]. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 16:22 · WAS 2 · Score 13-17
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 4:45 · WAS 6 · Score 13-23
(4:45) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 13-O.Beckham for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 4:41 · WAS 2 · Score 13-24
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
The New York Giants beat the Washington Commanders 24-13 in Week 15, 2014 on 2014-12-14.
What was the final score of Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
The final score was Washington Commanders 13, New York Giants 24 (WAS 13-24 NYG) in Week 15, 2014 on 2014-12-14.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
Q1: Washington Commanders 3, New York Giants 7; Q2: Washington Commanders 7, New York Giants 0; Q3: Washington Commanders 3, New York Giants 10; Q4: Washington Commanders 0, New York Giants 7; Final: Washington Commanders 13, New York Giants 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
New York Giants touchdown — O. Beckham (E. Manning pass) (Q1 46:45) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Thompson (R. Griffin pass) (Q2 38:24) New York Giants touchdown — O. Beckham (E. Manning pass) (Q3 16:30) New York Giants touchdown — O. Beckham (E. Manning pass) (Q4 4:45) Washington Commanders field goal — K. Forbath (Q1 51:51, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Brown (Q3 28:21, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — K. Forbath (Q3 18:35, 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?
R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders), 45.0% completion, +3.1% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -4.78 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 59.0% completion, +3.5% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +9.94 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
O. Beckham (New York Giants) led the game in total EPA with +12.37 on receiving plays. across 15 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.34 EPA): (6:19) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short middle to 12-A.Roberts to NYG 28 for 61 yards (21-D.Rodgers-Cromartie) [53-J.McClain].. The biggest win-probability swing was +18.7%.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 3-10 Now 3-11 L
New York Giants
Entered 4-9 Now 5-9 W
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