Quick answer
- Winner
- Washington Commanders
- Final score
- Washington Commanders 29–27 New York Giants
- Halftime
- Washington Commanders 16–21 New York Giants at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Kirk Cousins
- Top passer
- E. Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:55) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 80-J.Crowder for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2016-09-25
Game summary
The Washington Commanders beat the New York Giants 29–27 on 2016-09-25, overcoming New York Giants's 21–16 halftime lead. Kirk Cousins posted a game-high +9.82 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Washington Commanders | 6 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 29 |
 New York Giants | 14 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
WASWashington Commanders(12:35) 34-S.Vereen right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(9:40) 3-D.Hopkins 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
(6:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 87-S.Shepard for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(:30) 3-D.Hopkins 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
(8:39) 3-D.Hopkins 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
(4:16) (No Huddle) 26-O.Darkwa left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(3:49) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 11-D.Jackson for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
(9:55) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 80-J.Crowder for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
(6:33) 3-J.Brown 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(15:00) 3-D.Hopkins 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
(7:59) 3-J.Brown 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(1:55) 3-D.Hopkins 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
NYGNew York GiantsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 12:35TD SVS. VereenPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 1
- Score
- 0-6
(12:35) 34-S.Vereen right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 12:18XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 0-7
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 9:40FG Dustin HopkinsPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 31
- Score
- 3-7
(9:40) 3-D.Hopkins 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 6:16TD Sterling ShepardPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 23
- Score
- 3-13
(6:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 87-S.Shepard for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 6:10XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 3-14
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 0:30FG Dustin HopkinsPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 6-14
(:30) 3-D.Hopkins 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 8:39FG Dustin HopkinsPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 27
- Score
- 9-14
(8:39) 3-D.Hopkins 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 4:16TD ODO. DarkwaPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 9-20
(4:16) (No Huddle) 26-O.Darkwa left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 4:12XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 9-21
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 3:49TD Drake JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 44
- Score
- 15-21
(3:49) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 11-D.Jackson for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 3:40XP Dustin HopkinsPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 16-21
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 9:55TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYG 55
- Score
- 22-21
(9:55) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 80-J.Crowder for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 9:45XP Dustin HopkinsPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 23-21
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 6:33FG Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 11
- Score
- 23-24
(6:33) 3-J.Brown 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 15:00FG Dustin HopkinsPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 7
- Score
- 26-24
(15:00) 3-D.Hopkins 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 7:59FG Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 12
- Score
- 26-27
(7:59) 3-J.Brown 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 1:55FG Dustin HopkinsPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 19
- Score
- 29-27
(1:55) 3-D.Hopkins 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Kirk Cousins · Washington Commanders · Passing · +9.82 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play - 2Sterling Shepard · New York Giants · Receiving · +6.38 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 3V. Cruz · New York Giants · Receiving · +6.15 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.05 EPA/play
- 4Jamison Crowder · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.56 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 5
Tress Way · Washington Commanders · Passing · +5.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.16 EPA/play - 6Q. Dunbar · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.16 EPA/play
- 7Drake Jackson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.11 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 8
Odell Beckham Jr. · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.35 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.40 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
Kirk Cousins — WAS · Passing
Kirk Cousins posted the highest total EPA (+9.82) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.25 EPA per play.
Kirk Cousins's top snap (+6.71 EPA): (9:55) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 80-J.Crowder for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
E. Manning led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- E. Manning (New York Giants) · 44 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · +0.8% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +3.15 total EPA
- Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) · 40 dropbacks · 52.5% completion · -0.1% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +9.82 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.131 | +0.055 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.2% | 45.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.365 | +0.072 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.176 | -0.042 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.055 | -0.131 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.8% | 53.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs +0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Washington Commanders: +0.13 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: +0.06 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: 11 drives, +4.59 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 11 drives, +12.15 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — S. Vereen
- New York Giants — Sterling Shepard (E. Manning pass)
- New York Giants — O. Darkwa
- Washington Commanders — Drake Jackson (Kirk Cousins pass)
- Washington Commanders — Jamison Crowder (Kirk Cousins pass)
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins
- Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins
- Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins
- New York Giants — Ji'Ayir Brown
- Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins
- New York Giants — Ji'Ayir Brown
- Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–6. New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q1 12:35) — (12:35) 34-S.Vereen right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 12:18) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 31 (Q1 9:40) — (9:40) 3-D.Hopkins 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 23 (Q1 6:16) — (6:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 87-S.Shepard for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 6:10) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 15 (Q1 0:30) — (:30) 3-D.Hopkins 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–7. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 27 (Q2 8:39) — (8:39) 3-D.Hopkins 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q2 4:16) — (4:16) (No Huddle) 26-O.Darkwa left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 4:12) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 44 (Q2 3:49); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 3:40) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 55 (Q3 9:55) — (9:55) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 80-J.Crowder for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q3 9:45) — 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 11 (Q3 6:33) — (6:33) 3-J.Brown 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 6–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 7 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 3-D.Hopkins 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 12 (Q4 7:59) — (7:59) 3-J.Brown 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 19 (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) 3-D.Hopkins 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q4 1:09) — (1:09) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle intended for 34-S.Vereen INTERCEPTED by 36-S.Cravens at NYG 43. 36-S.Cravens to NYG 41 for 2 yards (34-S.Vereen).
- New York Giants (Q4 13:42) — (13:42) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle intended for 45-W.Tye INTERCEPTED by 47-Q.Dunbar at WAS 0. Touchback.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 9:55) — (9:55) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 80-J.Crowder for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 3:17) — (3:17) (Punt formation) 5-T.Way pass deep left to 47-Q.Dunbar to NYG 21 for 31 yards (17-D.Harris).
- New York Giants (Q1 13:37) — (13:37) 9-B.Wing punts 44 yards to WAS 27, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 47-Q.Dunbar MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by NYG-17-D.Harris at WAS 28. 17-D.Harris to WAS 28 for no gain (84-N.Paul). Penalty on WAS-35-D.Phil
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 9:55) — (9:55) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 80-J.Crowder for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q4 13:42) — (13:42) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle intended for 45-W.Tye INTERCEPTED by 47-Q.Dunbar at WAS 0. Touchback.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 3:17) — (3:17) (Punt formation) 5-T.Way pass deep left to 47-Q.Dunbar to NYG 21 for 31 yards (17-D.Harris).
- New York Giants (Q1 13:37) — (13:37) 9-B.Wing punts 44 yards to WAS 27, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 47-Q.Dunbar MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by NYG-17-D.Harris at WAS 28. 17-D.Harris to WAS 28 for no gain (84-N.Paul). Penalty on WAS-35-D.Phil
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 12:35 · WAS 1 · Score 0-6
(12:35) 34-S.Vereen right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 12:18 · WAS 15 · Score 0-7
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 9:40 · NYG 31 · Score 3-7
(9:40) 3-D.Hopkins 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 6:16 · WAS 23 · Score 3-13
(6:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 87-S.Shepard for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 6:10 · WAS 15 · Score 3-14
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 0:30 · NYG 15 · Score 6-14
(:30) 3-D.Hopkins 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 8:39 · NYG 27 · Score 9-14
(8:39) 3-D.Hopkins 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 4:16 · WAS 2 · Score 9-20
(4:16) (No Huddle) 26-O.Darkwa left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 4:12 · WAS 15 · Score 9-21
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 3:49 · NYG 44 · Score 15-21
(3:49) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 11-D.Jackson for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 3:40 · NYG 15 · Score 16-21
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 9:55 · NYG 55 · Score 22-21
(9:55) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 80-J.Crowder for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 9:45 · NYG 15 · Score 23-21
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 6:33 · WAS 11 · Score 23-24
(6:33) 3-J.Brown 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · NYG 7 · Score 26-24
(15:00) 3-D.Hopkins 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 7:59 · WAS 12 · Score 26-27
(7:59) 3-J.Brown 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 1:55 · NYG 19 · Score 29-27
(1:55) 3-D.Hopkins 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs New York Giants on 2016-09-25?
The Washington Commanders beat the New York Giants 29-27 in Week 3, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
Q1: Washington Commanders 6, New York Giants 14; Q2: Washington Commanders 10, New York Giants 7; Q3: Washington Commanders 7, New York Giants 3; Q4: Washington Commanders 6, New York Giants 3; Final: Washington Commanders 29, New York Giants 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
New York Giants touchdown — S. Vereen (Q1 12:35) New York Giants touchdown — S. Shepard (E. Manning pass) (Q1 6:16) New York Giants touchdown — O. Darkwa (Q2 4:16) Washington Commanders touchdown — D. Jackson (K. Cousins pass) (Q2 3:49) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Crowder (K. Cousins pass) (Q3 9:55) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q1 9:40, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q1 0:30, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 8:39, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Brown (Q3 6:33, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Brown (Q4 7:59, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q4 1:55, 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?
E. Manning (New York Giants), 56.8% completion, +0.8% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +3.15 total passing EPA. Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders), 52.5% completion, -0.1% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +9.82 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.82 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+6.71 EPA): (9:55) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 80-J.Crowder for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Washington Commanders vs New York Giants a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Washington Commanders won 29-27 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W
New York Giants
Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L
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