Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 42–19 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Arizona Cardinals 13–7 New York Giants at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- L. Fitzgerald
- Top passer
- Kade Warner
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:24) 10-E.Manning pass intended for 85-D.Tyree INTERCEPTED by 58-K.Dansby at NYG 18. 58…
- Game date
- 2005-09-11
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Arizona Cardinals 42–19 on 2005-09-11, overcoming Arizona Cardinals's 13–7 halftime lead. L. Fitzgerald posted a game-high +15.02 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 27 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
 New York Giants | 7 | 0 | 21 | 14 | 0 | 42 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ARIArizona Cardinals(8:03) 10-E.Manning pass to 80-J.Shockey for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(11:42) 1-N.Rackers 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
(11:24) 10-E.Manning pass intended for 85-D.Tyree INTERCEPTED by 58-K.Dansby at NYG 18. 58-K.Dansby for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
(3:24) 1-N.Rackers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
(12:20) 27-B.Jacobs right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(11:54) 21-T.Barber right guard for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(7:11) 13-K.Warner pass to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
1-N.Rackers kicks 70 yards from ARI 25 to NYG 5. 87-W.Ponder for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(11:38) 10-E.Manning pass to 17-P.Burress for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(8:43) 10-S.Player punts 46 yards to NYG 48, Center-48-N.Hodel. 29-C.Morton for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
NYGNew York GiantsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 8:03TD JSJ. ShockeyPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 20
- Score
- 0-6
(8:03) 10-E.Manning pass to 80-J.Shockey for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 7:57XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 0-7
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 11:42FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 6
- Score
- 3-7
(11:42) 1-N.Rackers 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 11:24TD KDK. DansbyPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 87
- Score
- 9-7
(11:24) 10-E.Manning pass intended for 85-D.Tyree INTERCEPTED by 58-K.Dansby at NYG 18. 58-K.Dansby for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 11:14XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 10-7
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 3:24FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 25
- Score
- 13-7
(3:24) 1-N.Rackers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 12:20TD BJB. JacobsPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 5
- Score
- 13-13
(12:20) 27-B.Jacobs right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 12:13XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 7
- Score
- 13-14
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 11:54TD TBTaye BarberPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 21
- Score
- 13-20
(11:54) 21-T.Barber right guard for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 11:48XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 13-21
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 7:11TD LFL. FitzgeraldPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 1
- Score
- 19-21
(7:11) 13-K.Warner pass to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 6:58TD WPW. PonderPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 25
- Score
- 19-27
1-N.Rackers kicks 70 yards from ARI 25 to NYG 5. 87-W.Ponder for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 6:45XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 19-28
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 11:38TD PBP. BurressPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 13
- Score
- 19-34
(11:38) 10-E.Manning pass to 17-P.Burress for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 11:26XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 19-35
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 8:43TD CMC. MortonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 94
- Score
- 19-41
(8:43) 10-S.Player punts 46 yards to NYG 48, Center-48-N.Hodel. 29-C.Morton for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 8:25XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 19-42
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +15.02 total EPA · 13 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 2Taye Barber · New York Giants · Receiving · +6.77 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.39 EPA/play
- 3A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.18 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 4P. Burress · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.92 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 5J. Shockey · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.66 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.83 EPA/play
- 6
Buddy Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.49 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play - 7B. Jacobs · New York Giants · Rushing · +2.06 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 8O. Ayanbadejo · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.25 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.25 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
L. Fitzgerald — ARI · Receiving
L. Fitzgerald posted the highest total EPA (+15.02) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +1.16 EPA per play.
L. Fitzgerald's top snap (-4.70 EPA): (12:06) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 28-G.Wilson at ARI 38. 28-G.Wilson to ARI 21 for 17 yards (30-O.Ayanbadejo).
Biggest single play (-6.74 EPA): E. Manning — (11:24) 10-E.Manning pass intended for 85-D.Tyree INTERCEPTED by 58-K.Dansby at NYG 18. 58-K.Dansby for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Kade Warner led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals) · 55 dropbacks · 49.1% completion · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.85 total EPA
- E. Manning (New York Giants) · 28 dropbacks · 35.7% completion · -0.17 EPA/play · -4.76 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.120 | +0.093 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.1% | 47.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.074 | -0.170 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.497 | +0.106 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.093 | +0.120 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.1% | 57.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New York Giants held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.12 EPA/play (24th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: +0.09 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 15 drives, -12.87 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 15 drives, +6.76 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — J. Shockey (E. Manning pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — K. Dansby
- New York Giants — B. Jacobs
- New York Giants — Taye Barber
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (Kade Warner pass)
- New York Giants — W. Ponder
- New York Giants — P. Burress (E. Manning pass)
- New York Giants — C. Morton
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers
- Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the ARI 20 (Q1 8:03) — (8:03) 10-E.Manning pass to 80-J.Shockey for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 7:57) — 2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 13–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the NYG 6 (Q2 11:42) — (11:42) 1-N.Rackers 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 87 (Q2 11:24) — (11:24) 10-E.Manning pass intended for 85-D.Tyree INTERCEPTED by 58-K.Dansby at NYG 18. 58-K.Dansby for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 11:14) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the NYG 25 (Q2 3:24) — (3:24) 1-N.Rackers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 21–6. New York Giants found the end zone from the ARI 5 (Q3 12:20) — (12:20) 27-B.Jacobs right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the ARI 7 (Q3 12:13) — 2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Giants found the end zone from the ARI 21 (Q3 11:54) — (11:54) 21-T.Barber right guard for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 11:48) — 2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q3 7:11) — (7:11) 13-K.Warner pass to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants found the end zone from the ARI 25 (Q3 6:58) — 1-N.Rackers kicks 70 yards from ARI 25 to NYG 5. 87-W.Ponder for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 6:45) — 2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the ARI 13 (Q4 11:38) — (11:38) 10-E.Manning pass to 17-P.Burress for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 11:26) — 2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NYG 94 (Q4 8:43) — (8:43) 10-S.Player punts 46 yards to NYG 48, Center-48-N.Hodel. 29-C.Morton for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 8:25) — 2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q2 11:24) — (11:24) 10-E.Manning pass intended for 85-D.Tyree INTERCEPTED by 58-K.Dansby at NYG 18. 58-K.Dansby for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 12:06) — (12:06) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 28-G.Wilson at ARI 38. 28-G.Wilson to ARI 21 for 17 yards (30-O.Ayanbadejo).
- New York Giants (Q3 6:58) — 1-N.Rackers kicks 70 yards from ARI 25 to NYG 5. 87-W.Ponder for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 8:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass to 11-L.Fitzgerald to NYG 1 for 30 yards (39-C.Deloatch).
- New York Giants (Q2 2:34) — (2:34) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass intended for 17-P.Burress INTERCEPTED by 58-K.Dansby (56-C.Okeafor) at NYG 31. 58-K.Dansby to NYG 29 for 2 yards (66-D.Diehl).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q2 11:24) — (11:24) 10-E.Manning pass intended for 85-D.Tyree INTERCEPTED by 58-K.Dansby at NYG 18. 58-K.Dansby for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q3 6:58) — 1-N.Rackers kicks 70 yards from ARI 25 to NYG 5. 87-W.Ponder for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 1:03) — (1:03) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass intended for 80-B.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 41-F.Walker at NYG 13. 41-F.Walker to ARI 16 for 71 yards (12-J.McCown).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 8:43) — (8:43) 10-S.Player punts 46 yards to NYG 48, Center-48-N.Hodel. 29-C.Morton for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 8:03 · ARI 20 · Score 0-6
(8:03) 10-E.Manning pass to 80-J.Shockey for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 7:57 · ARI 2 · Score 0-7
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 11:42 · NYG 6 · Score 3-7
(11:42) 1-N.Rackers 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 11:24 · ARI 87 · Score 9-7
(11:24) 10-E.Manning pass intended for 85-D.Tyree INTERCEPTED by 58-K.Dansby at NYG 18. 58-K.Dansby for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 11:14 · NYG 2 · Score 10-7
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 3:24 · NYG 25 · Score 13-7
(3:24) 1-N.Rackers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 12:20 · ARI 5 · Score 13-13
(12:20) 27-B.Jacobs right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 12:13 · ARI 7 · Score 13-14
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 11:54 · ARI 21 · Score 13-20
(11:54) 21-T.Barber right guard for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 11:48 · ARI 2 · Score 13-21
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 7:11 · NYG 1 · Score 19-21
(7:11) 13-K.Warner pass to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 6:58 · ARI 25 · Score 19-27
1-N.Rackers kicks 70 yards from ARI 25 to NYG 5. 87-W.Ponder for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 6:45 · ARI 2 · Score 19-28
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 11:38 · ARI 13 · Score 19-34
(11:38) 10-E.Manning pass to 17-P.Burress for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 11:26 · ARI 2 · Score 19-35
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 8:43 · NYG 94 · Score 19-41
(8:43) 10-S.Player punts 46 yards to NYG 48, Center-48-N.Hodel. 29-C.Morton for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 8:25 · ARI 2 · Score 19-42
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
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.
- L. Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs New York Giants on 2005-09-11?
The New York Giants beat the Arizona Cardinals 42-19 in Week 1, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs New York Giants?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 0, New York Giants 7; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 13, New York Giants 0; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 6, New York Giants 21; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 0, New York Giants 14; Final: Arizona Cardinals 19, New York Giants 42.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs New York Giants?
New York Giants touchdown — J. Shockey (E. Manning pass) (Q1 8:03) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — K. Dansby (Q2 11:24) New York Giants touchdown — B. Jacobs (Q3 12:20) New York Giants touchdown — T. Barber (Q3 11:54) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (K. Warner pass) (Q3 7:11) New York Giants touchdown — W. Ponder (Q3 6:58) New York Giants touchdown — P. Burress (E. Manning pass) (Q4 11:38) New York Giants touchdown — C. Morton (Q4 8:43) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 11:42, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 3:24, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs New York Giants?
Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals), 49.1% completion, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.85 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 35.7% completion, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -4.76 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs New York Giants?
L. Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.02 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 13 snaps. Their top snap (-4.70 EPA): (12:06) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 28-G.Wilson at ARI 38. 28-G.Wilson to ARI 21 for 17 yards (30-O.Ayanbadejo)..
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Now 0-1 L
New York Giants
Now 1-0 W
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