Game story
In Week 7 of the 2023 NFL season on 2023-10-22, the New York Giants took care of business against the Washington Commanders, pulling away with a 14–7 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. Howell (Washington Commanders) paced the passing game, with -12.64 total EPA, and -3.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, D. Waller (New York Giants) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.48 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-15.7% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Washington Commanders changed the game: (1:01) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass incomplete short left to 1-J.Dotson.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Commanders | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| New York Giants | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Waller · New York Giants · Receiving · +7.48 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 2 T. McLaurin · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.20 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 3 T. Taylor · New York Giants · Passing · +4.80 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 4 S. Barkley · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.96 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 5 J. Hyatt · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.27 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 6 L. Thomas · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 7 B. Pringle · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.51 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
- 8 D. Slayton · New York Giants · Receiving · +0.51 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Waller — NYG · Receiving
D. Waller posted the highest total EPA (+7.48) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Giants's efficiency. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.94 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.92 EPA) came from Washington Commanders: (13:18) 5-T.Way punts 47 yards to NYG 22, Center-54-C.Cheeseman. 3-S.Shepard MUFFS catch, touched at NYG 21, RECOVERED by WAS-2-D.Brown at NYG 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — D. Waller (T. Taylor pass)
- New York Giants — S. Barkley (T. Taylor pass)
- Washington Commanders — B. Robinson
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 15 (Q2 44:22) — (14:22) (Shotgun) 2-T.Taylor pass short middle to 12-D.Waller for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 44:18) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 32 (Q2 39:05) — (9:05) 2-T.Taylor pass short left to 26-S.Barkley for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 38:56) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 4 (Q3 25:25) — (10:25) 8-B.Robinson left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q3 25:21) — 6-J.Slye extra point 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.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 1:01) — (1:01) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass incomplete short left to 1-J.Dotson.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 39:43) — (9:43) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass deep left intended for 1-J.Dotson INTERCEPTED by 25-D.Banks at NYG 31. 25-D.Banks pushed ob at NYG 37 for 6 yards (82-L.Thomas). PENALTY on WAS-71-A.Wylie, Unnecessar
- Washington Commanders (Q3 15:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass deep left to 17-T.McLaurin to NYG 16 for 31 yards (29-X.McKinney).
- New York Giants (Q1 53:25) — (8:25) 9-G.Gano 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
- New York Giants (Q2 44:22) — (14:22) (Shotgun) 2-T.Taylor pass short middle to 12-D.Waller for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 28:18) — (13:18) 5-T.Way punts 47 yards to NYG 22, Center-54-C.Cheeseman. 3-S.Shepard MUFFS catch, touched at NYG 21, RECOVERED by WAS-2-D.Brown at NYG 21.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 39:43) — (9:43) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass deep left intended for 1-J.Dotson INTERCEPTED by 25-D.Banks at NYG 31. 25-D.Banks pushed ob at NYG 37 for 6 yards (82-L.Thomas). PENALTY on WAS-71-A.Wylie, Unnecessar
- New York Giants (Q4 7:51) — (7:51) 26-S.Barkley up the middle to WAS 7 for 3 yards (94-D.Payne; 91-J.Ridgeway). FUMBLES (94-D.Payne), RECOVERED by WAS-94-D.Payne at WAS 8. Officially, a rush for 2 yards.
- New York Giants (Q2 44:22) — (14:22) (Shotgun) 2-T.Taylor pass short middle to 12-D.Waller for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
S.Howell led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S.Howell (Washington Commanders) · 50 dropbacks · 44.0% completion · -3.2% CPOE · -0.25 EPA/play · -12.64 total EPA
- T.Taylor (New York Giants) · 39 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · +0.6% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +4.80 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.143 | -0.074 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.5% | 43.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.253 | +0.123 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.157 | -0.306 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.074 | +0.143 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.1% | 61.5% |
By the numbers
New York Giants held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.07 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- New York Giants: 14 drives, -6.08 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 14 drives, -12.97 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- D. Waller (New York Giants) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- S. Howell (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.
- New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 44:22 · WAS 15 · Score 0-6
(14:22) (Shotgun) 2-T.Taylor pass short middle to 12-D.Waller for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 44:18 · WAS 15 · Score 0-7
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 39:05 · WAS 32 · Score 0-13
(9:05) 2-T.Taylor pass short left to 26-S.Barkley for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 38:56 · WAS 15 · Score 0-14
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 25:25 · NYG 4 · Score 6-14
(10:25) 8-B.Robinson left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 25:21 · NYG 15 · Score 7-14
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
The New York Giants beat the Washington Commanders 14-7 in Week 7, 2023 on 2023-10-22.
What was the final score of Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
The final score was Washington Commanders 7, New York Giants 14 (WAS 7-14 NYG) in Week 7, 2023 on 2023-10-22.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
Q2: Washington Commanders 0, New York Giants 14; Q3: Washington Commanders 7, New York Giants 0; Final: Washington Commanders 7, New York Giants 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
New York Giants touchdown — D. Waller (T. Taylor pass) (Q2 44:22) New York Giants touchdown — S. Barkley (T. Taylor pass) (Q2 39:05) Washington Commanders touchdown — B. Robinson (Q3 25:25) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
S. Howell (Washington Commanders), 44.0% completion, -3.2% CPOE, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -12.64 total passing EPA. T. Taylor (New York Giants), 46.2% completion, +0.6% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +4.80 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
D. Waller (New York Giants) led the game in total EPA with +7.48 on receiving plays. across 8 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.92 EPA): (13:18) 5-T.Way punts 47 yards to NYG 22, Center-54-C.Cheeseman. 3-S.Shepard MUFFS catch, touched at NYG 21, RECOVERED by WAS-2-D.Brown at NYG 21.. The biggest win-probability swing was -15.7%.
Was Washington Commanders vs New York Giants a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. New York Giants won 14-7 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L
New York Giants
Entered 1-5 Now 2-5 W
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