Game story
In Week 18 of the 2021 NFL season on 2022-01-09, the Washington Commanders took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 22–7 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Fromm (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with -12.68 total EPA, and -16.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Williams (Washington Commanders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.27 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-18.0% win probability) landed in the third quarter when New York Giants changed the game: (3:48) (Shotgun) 17-J.Fromm pass short right intended for 88-E.Engram INTERCEPTED by 20-B.McCain at NYG 30. 20-B.McCain for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Commanders | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 22 |
| New York Giants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Williams · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +4.27 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 2 T. McLaurin · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.81 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 3 S. Barkley · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.80 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 4 A. Gibson · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +2.73 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 5 K. Golladay · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.30 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 6 D. Slayton · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 7 D. Booker · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.67 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 8 D. Carter · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +0.61 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Williams — WAS · Rushing
J. Williams posted the highest total EPA (+4.27) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Washington Commanders's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.61 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.41 EPA) came from New York Giants: (3:48) (Shotgun) 17-J.Fromm pass short right intended for 88-E.Engram INTERCEPTED by 20-B.McCain at NYG 30. 20-B.McCain for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Washington Commanders — B. McCain
- New York Giants — D. Slayton (J. Fromm pass)
- Washington Commanders — A. Gibson
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — J. Slye
- Washington Commanders — J. Slye
- Washington Commanders — J. Slye
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 5 (Q1 54:07) — (9:07) 3-J.Slye 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 25 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 3-J.Slye 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 6–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the WAS 74 (Q3 18:48).
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 22 (Q4 11:29) — (11:29) (Shotgun) 17-J.Fromm pass deep middle to 86-D.Slayton for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 11:24) — 5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 18 (Q4 6:34) — (6:34) 24-A.Gibson up the middle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 6:28) — 3-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 5 (Q4 4:44) — (4:44) 3-J.Slye 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Giants (Q3 18:48) — (3:48) (Shotgun) 17-J.Fromm pass short right intended for 88-E.Engram INTERCEPTED by 20-B.McCain at NYG 30. 20-B.McCain for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q1 47:47) — (2:47) 81-A.Bachman right end to WAS 35 for -3 yards (52-J.Davis).
- New York Giants (Q4 11:29) — (11:29) (Shotgun) 17-J.Fromm pass deep middle to 86-D.Slayton for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q1 50:02) — (5:02) (Run formation) PENALTY on WAS-98-M.Ioannidis, Neutral Zone Infraction, 6 yards, enforced at WAS 47 - No Play.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 57:33) — (12:33) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short left to 17-T.McLaurin to NYG 21 for 30 yards (29-X.McKinney).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Giants (Q3 18:48) — (3:48) (Shotgun) 17-J.Fromm pass short right intended for 88-E.Engram INTERCEPTED by 20-B.McCain at NYG 30. 20-B.McCain for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q4 6:28) — (6:28) (Shotgun) 17-J.Fromm sacked at NYG 18 for -7 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by WAS-97-T.Settle at NYG 18. 97-T.Settle to NYG 12 for 6 yards (76-N.Solder).
- New York Giants (Q1 47:47) — (2:47) 81-A.Bachman right end to WAS 35 for -3 yards (52-J.Davis).
- New York Giants (Q4 11:29) — (11:29) (Shotgun) 17-J.Fromm pass deep middle to 86-D.Slayton for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J.Fromm led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Fromm (New York Giants) · 38 dropbacks · 39.5% completion · -16.4% CPOE · -0.33 EPA/play · -12.68 total EPA
- T.Heinicke (Washington Commanders) · 23 dropbacks · 39.1% completion · -8.7% CPOE · -0.36 EPA/play · -8.21 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.069 | -0.322 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.2% | 31.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.357 | -0.334 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.182 | -0.585 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.322 | +0.069 |
| Defensive success rate | 68.4% | 54.8% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.07 vs -0.32), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- New York Giants: 11 drives, -24.47 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 11 drives, -5.06 total EPA, 4 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.
- J. Williams (Washington Commanders) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Fromm (NYG) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- T. Heinicke (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 54:07 · NYG 5 · Score 3-0
(9:07) 3-J.Slye 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 30:03 · NYG 25 · Score 6-0
(:03) 3-J.Slye 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 18:48 · WAS 74 · Score 12-0
(3:48) (Shotgun) 17-J.Fromm pass short right intended for 88-E.Engram INTERCEPTED by 20-B.McCain at NYG 30. 20-B.McCain for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 11:29 · WAS 22 · Score 12-6
(11:29) (Shotgun) 17-J.Fromm pass deep middle to 86-D.Slayton for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 11:24 · WAS 15 · Score 12-7
5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 6:34 · NYG 18 · Score 18-7
(6:34) 24-A.Gibson up the middle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 6:28 · NYG 15 · Score 19-7
3-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 4:44 · NYG 5 · Score 22-7
(4:44) 3-J.Slye 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
The Washington Commanders beat the New York Giants 22-7 in Week 18, 2021 on 2022-01-09.
What was the final score of Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
The final score was Washington Commanders 22, New York Giants 7 (WAS 22-7 NYG) in Week 18, 2021 on 2022-01-09.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
Q1: Washington Commanders 3, New York Giants 0; Q2: Washington Commanders 3, New York Giants 0; Q3: Washington Commanders 6, New York Giants 0; Q4: Washington Commanders 10, New York Giants 7; Final: Washington Commanders 22, New York Giants 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
Washington Commanders touchdown — B. McCain (Q3 18:48) New York Giants touchdown — D. Slayton (J. Fromm pass) (Q4 11:29) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Gibson (Q4 6:34) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Slye (Q1 54:07, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Slye (Q2 30:03, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Slye (Q4 4:44, 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?
J. Fromm (New York Giants), 39.5% completion, -16.4% CPOE, -0.33 EPA per dropback, -12.68 total passing EPA. T. Heinicke (Washington Commanders), 39.1% completion, -8.7% CPOE, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -8.21 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
J. Williams (Washington Commanders) led the game in total EPA with +4.27 on rushing plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.41 EPA): (3:48) (Shotgun) 17-J.Fromm pass short right intended for 88-E.Engram INTERCEPTED by 20-B.McCain at NYG 30. 20-B.McCain for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -18.0%.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 6-10 Now 7-10 W
New York Giants
Entered 4-12 Now 4-13 L
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