Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 30–21 Las Vegas Raiders
- Halftime
- New York Giants 20–14 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- P. Burress
- Top passer
- K. Collins
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:16) 21-T.Barber up the middle for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2005-12-31
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Las Vegas Raiders 30–21 on 2005-12-31. P. Burress posted a game-high +12.82 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 7 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 30 |
 Las Vegas Raiders | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants(8:16) 21-T.Barber up the middle for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(3:38) 5-K.Collins pass to 18-R.Moss for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(12:41) 2-J.Feely 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(9:54) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass to 17-P.Burress for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(2:00) 2-J.Feely 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(:24) 5-K.Collins pass to 85-D.Gabriel for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(3:33) 27-B.Jacobs right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LV-59-D.Grant, Defensive Offside, declined.
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(2:37) 5-K.Collins pass to 18-R.Moss for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(14:53) 2-J.Feely 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
LVLas Vegas RaidersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 8:16TD TBTaye BarberPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 95
- Score
- 6-0
(8:16) 21-T.Barber up the middle for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 7:59XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 7-0
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 3:38TD Riley MossPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 7-6
(3:38) 5-K.Collins pass to 18-R.Moss for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 3:33XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 7-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 12:41FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 7
- Score
- 10-7
(12:41) 2-J.Feely 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 9:54TD PBP. BurressPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 78
- Score
- 16-7
(9:54) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass to 17-P.Burress for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 9:41XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 17-7
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 2:00FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 20
- Score
- 20-7
(2:00) 2-J.Feely 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 0:24TD Dillon GabrielPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 8
- Score
- 20-13
(:24) 5-K.Collins pass to 85-D.Gabriel for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 0:19XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 20-14
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 3:33TD BJB. JacobsPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 1
- Score
- 26-14
(3:33) 27-B.Jacobs right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LV-59-D.Grant, Defensive Offside, declined.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 3:28XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 27-14
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 2:37TD Riley MossPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 44
- Score
- 27-20
(2:37) 5-K.Collins pass to 18-R.Moss for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 2:28XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 27-21
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 14:53FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 28
- Score
- 30-21
(14:53) 2-J.Feely 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1P. Burress · New York Giants · Receiving · +12.82 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.56 EPA/play
- 2K. Collins · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +11.59 total EPA · 54 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 3Dillon Gabriel · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +11.39 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
- 4Riley Moss · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +11.01 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
- 5Taye Barber · New York Giants · Rushing · +6.79 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 6
Joey Porter Jr. · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.62 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play - 7Taye Barber · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.48 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 8E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +2.49 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.09 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
P. Burress — NYG · Receiving
P. Burress posted the highest total EPA (+12.82) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +2.56 EPA per play.
P. Burress's top snap (+7.78 EPA): (9:54) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass to 17-P.Burress for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+8.81 EPA): Taye Barber — (8:16) 21-T.Barber up the middle for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
K. Collins led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K. Collins (Las Vegas Raiders) · 54 dropbacks · 48.1% completion · +0.21 EPA/play · +11.59 total EPA
- E. Manning (New York Giants) · 28 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · +0.09 EPA/play · +2.49 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.201 | +0.027 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.1% | 47.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.089 | +0.215 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.247 | -0.658 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.027 | -0.201 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.6% | 52.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs +0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: +0.20 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: +0.03 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: 13 drives, +2.61 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 14 drives, +17.06 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 — Taye Barber
- Las Vegas Raiders — Riley Moss (K. Collins pass)
- New York Giants — P. Burress (E. Manning pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — Dillon Gabriel (K. Collins pass)
- New York Giants — B. Jacobs
- Las Vegas Raiders — Riley Moss (K. Collins pass)
Field goals
- New York Giants — J. Feely
- New York Giants — J. Feely
- New York Giants — J. Feely
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the LV 95 (Q1 8:16) — (8:16) 21-T.Barber up the middle for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 7:59) — 2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NYG 15 (Q1 3:38) — (3:38) 5-K.Collins pass to 18-R.Moss for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 3:33) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 13–7. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the LV 7 (Q2 12:41) — (12:41) 2-J.Feely 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Giants found the end zone from the LV 78 (Q2 9:54) — (9:54) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass to 17-P.Burress for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 9:41) — 2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the LV 20 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 2-J.Feely 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NYG 8 (Q2 0:24) — (:24) 5-K.Collins pass to 85-D.Gabriel for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 0:19) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q3 3:33) — (3:33) 27-B.Jacobs right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LV-59-D.Grant, Defensive Offside, declined.; New York Giants added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 3:28) — 2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NYG 44 (Q3 2:37) — (2:37) 5-K.Collins pass to 18-R.Moss for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 2:28) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the LV 28 (Q4 14:53) — (14:53) 2-J.Feely 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q1 8:16) — (8:16) 21-T.Barber up the middle for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q2 9:54) — (9:54) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass to 17-P.Burress for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 2:37) — (2:37) 5-K.Collins pass to 18-R.Moss for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 4:33) — (4:33) 9-S.Lechler punts 46 yards to NYG 39, Center-62-A.Treu. 29-C.Morton to LV 3 for 58 yards (20-J.Fargas).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 3:38) — (3:38) 5-K.Collins pass to 18-R.Moss for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q1 8:16) — (8:16) 21-T.Barber up the middle for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q2 9:54) — (9:54) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass to 17-P.Burress for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 4:33) — (4:33) 9-S.Lechler punts 46 yards to NYG 39, Center-62-A.Treu. 29-C.Morton to LV 3 for 58 yards (20-J.Fargas).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 2:37) — (2:37) 5-K.Collins pass to 18-R.Moss for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 8:16 · LV 95 · Score 6-0
(8:16) 21-T.Barber up the middle for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 7:59 · LV 2 · Score 7-0
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 3:38 · NYG 15 · Score 7-6
(3:38) 5-K.Collins pass to 18-R.Moss for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 3:33 · NYG 2 · Score 7-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 12:41 · LV 7 · Score 10-7
(12:41) 2-J.Feely 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 9:54 · LV 78 · Score 16-7
(9:54) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass to 17-P.Burress for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 9:41 · LV 2 · Score 17-7
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 2:00 · LV 20 · Score 20-7
(2:00) 2-J.Feely 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 0:24 · NYG 8 · Score 20-13
(:24) 5-K.Collins pass to 85-D.Gabriel for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 0:19 · NYG 2 · Score 20-14
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 3:33 · LV 1 · Score 26-14
(3:33) 27-B.Jacobs right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LV-59-D.Grant, Defensive Offside, declined. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 3:28 · LV 2 · Score 27-14
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 2:37 · NYG 44 · Score 27-20
(2:37) 5-K.Collins pass to 18-R.Moss for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 2:28 · NYG 2 · Score 27-21
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 14:53 · LV 28 · Score 30-21
(14:53) 2-J.Feely 46 yard field goal 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.
- P. Burress (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2005-12-31?
The New York Giants beat the Las Vegas Raiders 30-21 in Week 17, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: New York Giants 7, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q2: New York Giants 13, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q3: New York Giants 7, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q4: New York Giants 3, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Final: New York Giants 30, Las Vegas Raiders 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Las Vegas Raiders?
New York Giants touchdown — T. Barber (Q1 8:16) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — R. Moss (K. Collins pass) (Q1 3:38) New York Giants touchdown — P. Burress (E. Manning pass) (Q2 9:54) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Gabriel (K. Collins pass) (Q2 0:24) New York Giants touchdown — B. Jacobs (Q3 3:33) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — R. Moss (K. Collins pass) (Q3 2:37) New York Giants field goal — J. Feely (Q2 12:41, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Feely (Q2 2:00, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Feely (Q4 14:53, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Las Vegas Raiders?
K. Collins (Las Vegas Raiders), 48.1% completion, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +11.59 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 42.9% completion, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +2.49 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Las Vegas Raiders?
P. Burress (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.82 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+7.78 EPA): (9:54) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass to 17-P.Burress for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 10-5 Now 11-5 W
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 4-11 Now 4-12 L
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