Commanders 10–18 Giants: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 17, 2017

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?

K. Cousins (Washington Commanders), 50.0% completion, -15.4% CPOE, -0.56 EPA per dropback, -22.48 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 30.3% completion, -27.6% CPOE, -0.41 EPA per dropback, -13.38 total passing EPA.

Quick answer

Winner: New York Giants
Final score: New York Giants 18–10 Washington Commanders
Halftime: Washington Commanders 10–15 New York Giants at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: O. Darkwa
Top passer: Kirk Cousins
Biggest EPA play: (14:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-O.Darkwa right guard for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2017-12-31

Game summary

The New York Giants beat the Washington Commanders 18–10 on 2017-12-31. O. Darkwa posted a game-high +4.81 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 22 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
Washington Commanders	7	3	0	0	0	10
New York Giants	15	0	3	0	0	18

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

WASWashington Commanders

WAS 75

WAS 16

NYG 12

+1NYG 15

+3WAS 5

+3NYG 31

+3WAS 11

NYGNew York Giants

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

NYGNew York Giants
Q1 14:57TD
ODO. Darkwa
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 75
Score
0-6
(14:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-O.Darkwa right guard for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NYGNew York Giants
Q1 12:48TD
HSH. Sharp
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 16
Score
0-12
(12:48) (No Huddle) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 84-H.Sharp for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 8:02TD
Kirk Cousins
Points+6
Yard line
NYG 12
Score
6-12
(8:02) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Bootleg left.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 7:55XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
NYG 15
Score
7-12
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
NYGNew York Giants
Q1 4:53FG
ARA. Rosas
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 5
Score
7-15
(4:53) 2-A.Rosas 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:04FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
NYG 31
Score
10-15
(:04) 3-D.Hopkins 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
NYGNew York Giants
Q4 14:12FG
ARA. Rosas
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 11
Score
10-18
(14:12) 2-A.Rosas 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1O. Darkwa · New York Giants · Rushing · +4.81 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
2W. Gallman · New York Giants · Rushing · +3.85 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
3R. Ellison · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.69 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
4Kirk Cousins · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +1.95 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.95 EPA/play
5P. Perkins · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.43 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
6K. Bibbs · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +0.19 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play
7H. Sharp · New York Giants · Receiving · +0.14 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play
8K. Bibbs · Washington Commanders · Rushing · -0.32 total EPA · 13 snaps · -0.02 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

O. Darkwa — NYG · Rushing

O. Darkwa posted the highest total EPA (+4.81) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 20 counted snaps, they averaged +0.24 EPA per play.

O. Darkwa's top snap (+6.16 EPA): (14:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-O.Darkwa right guard for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Kirk Cousins led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) · 40 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -15.4% CPOE · -0.56 EPA/play · -22.48 total EPA
E. Manning (New York Giants) · 33 dropbacks · 30.3% completion · -27.6% CPOE · -0.41 EPA/play · -13.38 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Washington Commanders	New York Giants
Offensive EPA/play	-0.369	-0.205
Offensive success rate	27.6%	31.9%
Pass EPA/play	-0.562	-0.406
Rush EPA/play	-0.016	+0.161
Defensive EPA/play	+0.205	+0.369
Defensive success rate	68.1%	72.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

New York Giants held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.20 vs -0.37), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Washington Commanders: -0.37 EPA/play (3rd percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
New York Giants: -0.20 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)

New York Giants: 15 drives, -19.30 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 15 drives, -28.04 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

New York Giants — O. Darkwa (Q1 14:57)
New York Giants — H. Sharp (E. Manning pass) (Q1 12:48)
Washington Commanders — Kirk Cousins (Q1 8:02)

Field goals

New York Giants — A. Rosas (Q1 4:53)
Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q2 0:04)
New York Giants — A. Rosas (Q4 14:12)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 15–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 75 (Q1 14:57) — (14:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-O.Darkwa right guard for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 16 (Q1 12:48) — (12:48) (No Huddle) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 84-H.Sharp for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 12 (Q1 8:02) — (8:02) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Bootleg left.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q1 7:55) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 5 (Q1 4:53) — (4:53) 2-A.Rosas 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 31 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 3-D.Hopkins 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 11 (Q4 14:12) — (14:12) 2-A.Rosas 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

New York Giants (Q1 14:57) — (14:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-O.Darkwa right guard for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +22.8% · EPA +6.16]
Washington Commanders (Q1 8:02) — (8:02) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Bootleg left. [WPA +7.6% · EPA +1.95]
Washington Commanders (Q1 13:31) — (13:31) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle intended for 18-J.Doctson INTERCEPTED by 47-K.Sheppard [33-A.Adams] at WAS 31. 47-K.Sheppard to WAS 19 for 12 yards (39-K.Bibbs). [WPA -7.0% · EPA -4.38]
Washington Commanders (Q3 6:56) — (6:56) 3-D.Hopkins 47 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. [WPA -7.0% · EPA -3.93]
New York Giants (Q1 8:47) — (8:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 22-W.Gallman INTERCEPTED by 94-P.Smith at NYG 28. 94-P.Smith to NYG 20 for 8 yards (63-C.Wheeler). [WPA -6.9% · EPA -6.10]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

New York Giants (Q1 14:57) — (14:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-O.Darkwa right guard for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +22.8% · EPA +6.16]
New York Giants (Q1 8:47) — (8:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 22-W.Gallman INTERCEPTED by 94-P.Smith at NYG 28. 94-P.Smith to NYG 20 for 8 yards (63-C.Wheeler). [WPA -6.9% · EPA -6.10]
Washington Commanders (Q4 2:51) — (2:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle intended for 14-R.Grant INTERCEPTED by 47-K.Sheppard at WAS 34. 47-K.Sheppard to WAS 29 for 5 yards (73-C.Roullier). [WPA -3.5% · EPA -4.50]
Washington Commanders (Q1 13:31) — (13:31) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle intended for 18-J.Doctson INTERCEPTED by 47-K.Sheppard [33-A.Adams] at WAS 31. 47-K.Sheppard to WAS 19 for 12 yards (39-K.Bibbs). [WPA -7.0% · EPA -4.38]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 14:57 · WAS 75 · Score 0-6
(14:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-O.Darkwa right guard for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 12:48 · WAS 16 · Score 0-12
(12:48) (No Huddle) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 84-H.Sharp for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 8:02 · NYG 12 · Score 6-12
(8:02) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Bootleg left.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 7:55 · NYG 15 · Score 7-12
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 4:53 · WAS 5 · Score 7-15
(4:53) 2-A.Rosas 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · NYG 31 · Score 10-15
(:04) 3-D.Hopkins 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 14:12 · WAS 11 · Score 10-18
(14:12) 2-A.Rosas 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.

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.
O. Darkwa (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Kirk Cousins (WAS) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
E. Manning (NYG) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs New York Giants on 2017-12-31?

The New York Giants beat the Washington Commanders 18-10 in Week 17, 2017.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?

Q1: Washington Commanders 7, New York Giants 15; Q2: Washington Commanders 3, New York Giants 0; Q4: Washington Commanders 0, New York Giants 3; Final: Washington Commanders 10, New York Giants 18.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?

New York Giants touchdown — O. Darkwa (Q1 14:57) New York Giants touchdown — H. Sharp (E. Manning pass) (Q1 12:48) Washington Commanders touchdown — K. Cousins (Q1 8:02) New York Giants field goal — A. Rosas (Q1 4:53, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — A. Rosas (Q4 14:12, 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?

Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders), 50.0% completion, -15.4% CPOE, -0.56 EPA per dropback, -22.48 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 30.3% completion, -27.6% CPOE, -0.41 EPA per dropback, -13.38 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?

O. Darkwa (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.81 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 20 snaps. Their top snap (+6.16 EPA): (14:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-O.Darkwa right guard for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 7-8 Now 7-9 L

New York Giants

Entered 2-13 Now 3-13 W

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