Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 27–10 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- New York Giants 21–10 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Stallworth
- Top passer
- A. Brooks
- Biggest EPA play
- 2-J.Feely kicks 72 yards from NYG 30 to NO -2. 84-M.Lewis to NO 8 for 10 yards. Lateral to…
- Game date
- 2005-09-19
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the New Orleans Saints 27–10 on 2005-09-19. D. Stallworth posted a game-high +11.33 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 27 | |
| 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
D. Stallworth · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +11.33 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play - 2

Jimmy Horn Jr. · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +10.08 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play - 3
E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +7.78 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play - 4
P. Burress · New York Giants · Receiving · +7.17 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play - 5
A. Brooks · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +5.67 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play - 6
Darrell Henderson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.08 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play - 7
J. Shockey · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.94 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play - 8
A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.91 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.45 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
D. Stallworth — NO · Receiving
D. Stallworth posted the highest total EPA (+11.33) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.42 EPA per play.
D. Stallworth's top snap (-5.47 EPA): (10:32) 2-A.Brooks FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 44, RECOVERED by NYG-94-W.Joseph at NO 46. 94-W.Joseph to NO 41 for 5 yards (83-D.Stallworth).
Biggest single play (-5.62 EPA): J. Feely — 2-J.Feely kicks 72 yards from NYG 30 to NO -2. 84-M.Lewis to NO 8 for 10 yards. Lateral to 25-F.McAfee to NO 12 for 4 yards (54-N.Greisen). FUMBLES (54-N.Greisen), RECOVERED by NYG-57-C.Blackburn at N
Quarterback report card
A. Brooks led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) · 50 dropbacks · 54.0% completion · +0.11 EPA/play · +5.67 total EPA
E. Manning (New York Giants) · 29 dropbacks · 44.8% completion · +0.27 EPA/play · +7.78 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.120 | -0.132 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.7% | 34.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.268 | +0.113 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.058 | -0.448 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.132 | -0.120 |
| Defensive success rate | 65.2% | 51.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: +0.12 EPA/play (78th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: -0.13 EPA/play (20th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, -12.17 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 12 drives, +9.12 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
New York Giants — B. Jacobs
New York Giants — Taye Barber (E. Manning pass) 
New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Horn Jr. (A. Brooks pass)
New York Giants — Taye Barber
Field goals
New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
New York Giants — J. Feely
New York Giants — J. Feely
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q1 13:37) — (13:37) 27-B.Jacobs right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 13:25) — 2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NO 6 (Q1 4:27) — (4:27) 10-E.Manning pass to 21-T.Barber for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 4:13) — 2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NYG 21 (Q2 14:25) — (14:25) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.NO-87-J.Horn was injured during the play.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 14:11) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NO 12 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 21-T.Barber right guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 1:54) — 2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the NYG 3 (Q2 0:09) — (:09) 3-J.Carney 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the NO 21 (Q3 7:59) — (7:59) 2-J.Feely 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the NO 12 (Q4 6:41) — (6:41) 2-J.Feely 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 15:00) — 2-J.Feely kicks 72 yards from NYG 30 to NO -2. 84-M.Lewis to NO 8 for 10 yards. Lateral to 25-F.McAfee to NO 12 for 4 yards (54-N.Greisen). FUMBLES (54-N.Greisen), RECOVERED by NYG-57-C.Blackburn at N
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 14:25) — (14:25) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.NO-87-J.Horn was injured during the play.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 10:32) — (10:32) 2-A.Brooks FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 44, RECOVERED by NYG-94-W.Joseph at NO 46. 94-W.Joseph to NO 41 for 5 yards (83-D.Stallworth).
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 5:04) — (5:04) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 83-D.Stallworth INTERCEPTED by 26-B.Alexander at NYG 27. 26-B.Alexander pushed ob at NO 49 for 24 yards (2-A.Brooks).
- New York Giants (Q1 14:53) — (14:53) 21-T.Barber left guard to NO 3 for 7 yards (24-D.Smith, 57-C.Bockwoldt).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 15:00) — 2-J.Feely kicks 72 yards from NYG 30 to NO -2. 84-M.Lewis to NO 8 for 10 yards. Lateral to 25-F.McAfee to NO 12 for 4 yards (54-N.Greisen). FUMBLES (54-N.Greisen), RECOVERED by NYG-57-C.Blackburn at N
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 10:32) — (10:32) 2-A.Brooks FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 44, RECOVERED by NYG-94-W.Joseph at NO 46. 94-W.Joseph to NO 41 for 5 yards (83-D.Stallworth).
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 5:04) — (5:04) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 83-D.Stallworth INTERCEPTED by 26-B.Alexander at NYG 27. 26-B.Alexander pushed ob at NO 49 for 24 yards (2-A.Brooks).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 3:46) — (3:46) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn to NYG 1 for 11 yards. FUMBLES, ball out of bounds in End Zone, Touchback. Play Challenged by NO and Upheld. (Timeout #3 by NO at 03:40.)
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 13:37 · NO 1 · Score 6-0
(13:37) 27-B.Jacobs right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 13:25 · NO 2 · Score 7-0
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 4:27 · NO 6 · Score 13-0
(4:27) 10-E.Manning pass to 21-T.Barber for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 4:13 · NO 2 · Score 14-0
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 14:25 · NYG 21 · Score 14-6
(14:25) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.NO-87-J.Horn was injured during the play.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 14:11 · NYG 2 · Score 14-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · NO 12 · Score 20-7
(2:00) 21-T.Barber right guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 1:54 · NO 2 · Score 21-7
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 0:09 · NYG 3 · Score 21-10
(:09) 3-J.Carney 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 7:59 · NO 21 · Score 24-10
(7:59) 2-J.Feely 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 6:41 · NO 12 · Score 27-10
(6:41) 2-J.Feely 30 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.
- D. Stallworth (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints on 2005-09-19?
The New York Giants beat the New Orleans Saints 27-10 in Week 2, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: New York Giants 14, New Orleans Saints 0; Q2: New York Giants 7, New Orleans Saints 10; Q3: New York Giants 3, New Orleans Saints 0; Q4: New York Giants 3, New Orleans Saints 0; Final: New York Giants 27, New Orleans Saints 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints?
New York Giants touchdown — B. Jacobs (Q1 13:37) New York Giants touchdown — T. Barber (E. Manning pass) (Q1 4:27) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Horn (A. Brooks pass) (Q2 14:25) New York Giants touchdown — T. Barber (Q2 2:00) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q2 0:09, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Feely (Q3 7:59, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Feely (Q4 6:41, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints?
A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints), 54.0% completion, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +5.67 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 44.8% completion, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +7.78 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Stallworth (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.33 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (-5.47 EPA): (10:32) 2-A.Brooks FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 44, RECOVERED by NYG-94-W.Joseph at NO 46. 94-W.Joseph to NO 41 for 5 yards (83-D.Stallworth)..
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
New Orleans Saints
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L