Game story
In the Wild Card of the 2008 NFL season on 2009-01-11, the Philadelphia Eagles took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 23–11 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) paced the passing game, with +0.60 total EPA, and -5.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, D. Jackson (Philadelphia Eagles) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.59 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-21.3% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Philadelphia Eagles changed the game: (14:20) 5-D.McNabb pass short left intended for 80-K.Curtis INTERCEPTED by 98-F.Robbins (57-C.Blackburn) at 50. 98-F.Robbins to PHI 33 for 17 yards (80-K.Curtis).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Eagles | 7 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 23 |
| New York Giants | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Jackson · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +6.59 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play
- 2 K. Boss · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.76 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 3 K. Curtis · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.73 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 4 J. Avant · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.42 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 5 L. Smith · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.20 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
- 6 D. Hixon · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.76 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
- 7 A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.65 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
- 8 C. Buckhalter · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.42 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Jackson — PHI · Receiving
D. Jackson posted the highest total EPA (+6.59) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Philadelphia Eagles's efficiency. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.65 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.43 EPA) came from New York Giants: (7:43) 10-E.Manning pass short right intended for 87-D.Hixon INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at NYG 27. 22-A.Samuel to NYG 2 for 25 yards (10-E.Manning).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. McNabb
- Philadelphia Eagles — B. Celek (D. McNabb pass)
Field goals
- New York Giants — J. Carney
- New York Giants — J. Carney
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
- New York Giants — J. Carney
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the PHI 4 (Q1 55:05) — (10:05) 5-J.Carney 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q1 51:05) — (6:05) 5-D.McNabb up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 50:58) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 5–3. New York Giants registered a safety from the NYG 94 (Q2 42:45) — (12:45) 5-D.McNabb pass incomplete short right. PENALTY on PHI-5-D.McNabb, Intentional Grounding, 6 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the PHI 17 (Q2 31:38) — (1:38) 5-J.Carney 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NYG 7 (Q2 30:04) — (:04) 2-D.Akers 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the PHI 17 (Q3 27:37) — (12:37) 5-J.Carney 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NYG 17 (Q3 22:53) — (7:53) 2-D.Akers 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 5-D.McNabb pass short left to 87-B.Celek for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 14:56) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NYG 2 (Q4 4:02) — (4:02) 2-D.Akers 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 29:20) — (14:20) 5-D.McNabb pass short left intended for 80-K.Curtis INTERCEPTED by 98-F.Robbins (57-C.Blackburn) at 50. 98-F.Robbins to PHI 33 for 17 yards (80-K.Curtis).
- New York Giants (Q1 52:43) — (7:43) 10-E.Manning pass short right intended for 87-D.Hixon INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at NYG 27. 22-A.Samuel to NYG 2 for 25 yards (10-E.Manning).
- New York Giants (Q2 38:58) — (8:58) 5-J.Carney 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- New York Giants (Q3 19:25) — (4:25) 5-J.Carney 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 34:04) — (4:04) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass deep right intended for 10-D.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 35-K.Dockery [24-T.Thomas] at NYG 20. 35-K.Dockery to NYG 20 for no gain (10-D.Jackson).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Giants (Q1 52:43) — (7:43) 10-E.Manning pass short right intended for 87-D.Hixon INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at NYG 27. 22-A.Samuel to NYG 2 for 25 yards (10-E.Manning).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 29:20) — (14:20) 5-D.McNabb pass short left intended for 80-K.Curtis INTERCEPTED by 98-F.Robbins (57-C.Blackburn) at 50. 98-F.Robbins to PHI 33 for 17 yards (80-K.Curtis).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 5:57) — (5:57) 5-D.McNabb pass deep right to 10-D.Jackson to NYG 1 for 48 yards (23-C.Webster).
- New York Giants (Q4 3:24) — (3:24) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle intended for 12-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 27-Q.Mikell [90-D.Howard] at PHI 27. 27-Q.Mikell to PHI 32 for 5 yards (12-S.Smith).
Quarterback report card
D.McNabb led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 43 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -5.6% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.60 total EPA
- E.Manning (New York Giants) · 31 dropbacks · 48.4% completion · -8.2% CPOE · -0.41 EPA/play · -12.68 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Philadelphia Eagles | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.031 | -0.237 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.4% | 46.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.014 | -0.409 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.226 | -0.242 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.237 | +0.031 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.8% | 58.6% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Philadelphia Eagles generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.24), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- New York Giants: 12 drives, -18.51 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 13 drives, -2.72 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Philadelphia Eagles leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- D. Jackson (Philadelphia Eagles) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- D. McNabb (PHI) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- E. Manning (NYG) 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 FG (+3) — Q1 55:05 · PHI 4 · Score 0-3
(10:05) 5-J.Carney 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 51:05 · NYG 1 · Score 6-3
(6:05) 5-D.McNabb up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 50:58 · NYG 2 · Score 7-3
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - New York Giants Safety (+2) — Q2 42:45 · NYG 94 · Score 7-5
(12:45) 5-D.McNabb pass incomplete short right. PENALTY on PHI-5-D.McNabb, Intentional Grounding, 6 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 31:38 · PHI 17 · Score 7-8
(1:38) 5-J.Carney 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 30:04 · NYG 7 · Score 10-8
(:04) 2-D.Akers 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 27:37 · PHI 17 · Score 10-11
(12:37) 5-J.Carney 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 22:53 · NYG 17 · Score 13-11
(7:53) 2-D.Akers 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · NYG 1 · Score 19-11
(15:00) 5-D.McNabb pass short left to 87-B.Celek for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 14:56 · NYG 2 · Score 20-11
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 4:02 · NYG 2 · Score 23-11
(4:02) 2-D.Akers 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the New York Giants 23-11 in Wild Card, 2008 on 2009-01-11.
What was the final score of Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants?
The final score was Philadelphia Eagles 23, New York Giants 11 (PHI 23-11 NYG) in Wild Card, 2008 on 2009-01-11.
What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants?
Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 7, New York Giants 3; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 3, New York Giants 5; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 3, New York Giants 3; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 10, New York Giants 0; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 23, New York Giants 11.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. McNabb (Q1 51:05) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — B. Celek (D. McNabb pass) (Q4 15:00) New York Giants field goal — J. Carney (Q1 55:05, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Carney (Q2 31:38, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q2 30:04, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Carney (Q3 27:37, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q3 22:53, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q4 4:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants?
D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 51.2% completion, -5.6% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.60 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 48.4% completion, -8.2% CPOE, -0.41 EPA per dropback, -12.68 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants?
D. Jackson (Philadelphia Eagles) led the game in total EPA with +6.59 on receiving plays. across 4 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.43 EPA): (7:43) 10-E.Manning pass short right intended for 87-D.Hixon INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at NYG 27. 22-A.Samuel to NYG 2 for 25 yards (10-E.Manning).. The biggest win-probability swing was -21.3%.
Season records after this game
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 10-6 Now 11-6 W
New York Giants
Entered 12-4 Now 12-5 L
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