Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 34–28 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- New York Giants 20–7 Washington Commanders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Taye Barber
- Top passer
- Jihaad Campbell
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:42) 46-L.Betts right tackle to NYG 18 for no gain (54-B.Short). FUMBLES (54-B.Short), t…
- Game date
- 2006-12-30
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Washington Commanders 34–28 on 2006-12-30. Taye Barber posted a game-high +13.22 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 3 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 34 |
 Washington Commanders | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants(7:07) 2-J.Feely 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(5:08) 82-A.Randle El pass deep middle to 89-S.Moss for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. End around - handoff from 17-J.Campbell
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
(13:20) 21-T.Barber left tackle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(5:55) 21-T.Barber left guard for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(:05) 2-J.Feely 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(9:16) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 84-T.Carter for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(2:14) 17-J.Campbell pass short middle to 46-L.Betts for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
(9:30) 36-T.Duckett left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
(6:25) 21-T.Barber left end for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles. PENALTY on NYG-65-G.Ruegamer, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(3:26) 17-J.Campbell pass short middle to 45-M.Sellers for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
WASWashington CommandersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 7:07FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 16
- Score
- 3-0
(7:07) 2-J.Feely 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 5:08TD SMS. MossPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 48
- Score
- 3-6
(5:08) 82-A.Randle El pass deep middle to 89-S.Moss for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. End around - handoff from 17-J.Campbell
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 4:58XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 3-7
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 13:20TD TBTaye BarberPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 9-7
(13:20) 21-T.Barber left tackle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 13:15XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 10-7
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 5:55TD TBTaye BarberPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 55
- Score
- 16-7
(5:55) 21-T.Barber left guard for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 5:44XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 17-7
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 0:05FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 13
- Score
- 20-7
(:05) 2-J.Feely 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 9:16TD TCT.J. CarterPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 6
- Score
- 26-7
(9:16) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 84-T.Carter for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 9:11XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 27-7
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 2:14TD LBL. BettsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 7
- Score
- 27-13
(2:14) 17-J.Campbell pass short middle to 46-L.Betts for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 2:07XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 27-14
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 9:30TD TDT. DuckettPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 1
- Score
- 27-20
(9:30) 36-T.Duckett left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 9:25XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 27-21
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 6:25TD TBTaye BarberPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 50
- Score
- 33-21
(6:25) 21-T.Barber left end for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 6:13XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 34-21
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles. PENALTY on NYG-65-G.Ruegamer, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 3:26TD MSM. SellersPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 1
- Score
- 34-27
(3:26) 17-J.Campbell pass short middle to 45-M.Sellers for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 3:22XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 34-28
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Taye Barber · New York Giants · Rushing · +13.22 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 2
Jihaad Campbell · Washington Commanders · Passing · +11.24 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play - 3S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +8.27 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
- 4E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +6.50 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 5A.Randle El · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.51 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
- 6L. Betts · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.39 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 7A.Randle El · Washington Commanders · Passing · +4.10 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.10 EPA/play
- 8P. Burress · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.90 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.95 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
Taye Barber — NYG · Rushing
Taye Barber posted the highest total EPA (+13.22) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 24 counted snaps, they averaged +0.55 EPA per play.
Taye Barber's top snap (+5.16 EPA): (5:55) 21-T.Barber left guard for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-9.47 EPA): L. Betts — (8:42) 46-L.Betts right tackle to NYG 18 for no gain (54-B.Short). FUMBLES (54-B.Short), touched at NYG 21, RECOVERED by NYG-98-F.Robbins at NYG 21. 98-F.Robbins to WAS 12 for 67 yards (83-J.Thrash).
Quarterback report card
Jihaad Campbell led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders) · 35 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +7.2% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +11.24 total EPA
- E. Manning (New York Giants) · 31 dropbacks · 38.7% completion · -18.0% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +6.50 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.180 | +0.070 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.2% | 48.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.210 | +0.404 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.411 | -0.402 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.070 | -0.180 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.9% | 51.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs +0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: +0.18 EPA/play (92nd percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Washington Commanders: +0.07 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: 11 drives, +14.94 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 11 drives, +5.70 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Washington Commanders — S. Moss
- New York Giants — Taye Barber
- New York Giants — Taye Barber
- New York Giants — T.J. Carter (E. Manning pass)
- Washington Commanders — L. Betts (Jihaad Campbell pass)
- Washington Commanders — T. Duckett
- New York Giants — Taye Barber
- Washington Commanders — M. Sellers (Jihaad Campbell pass)
Field goals
- New York Giants — J. Feely
- New York Giants — J. Feely
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 16 (Q1 7:07) — (7:07) 2-J.Feely 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 48 (Q1 5:08) — (5:08) 82-A.Randle El pass deep middle to 89-S.Moss for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. End around - handoff from 17-J.Campbell; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 4:58) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 17–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 15 (Q2 13:20) — (13:20) 21-T.Barber left tackle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 13:15) — 2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 55 (Q2 5:55) — (5:55) 21-T.Barber left guard for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 5:44) — 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 WAS 13 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 2-J.Feely 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 6 (Q3 9:16) — (9:16) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 84-T.Carter for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 9:11) — 2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 7 (Q3 2:14) — (2:14) 17-J.Campbell pass short middle to 46-L.Betts for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 2:07) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q4 9:30) — (9:30) 36-T.Duckett left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 9:25) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 50 (Q4 6:25) — (6:25) 21-T.Barber left end for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 6:13); Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q4 3:26) — (3:26) 17-J.Campbell pass short middle to 45-M.Sellers for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 3:22) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 8:42) — (8:42) 46-L.Betts right tackle to NYG 18 for no gain (54-B.Short). FUMBLES (54-B.Short), touched at NYG 21, RECOVERED by NYG-98-F.Robbins at NYG 21. 98-F.Robbins to WAS 12 for 67 yards (83-J.Thrash).
- Washington Commanders (Q1 5:08) — (5:08) 82-A.Randle El pass deep middle to 89-S.Moss for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. End around - handoff from 17-J.Campbell
- New York Giants (Q2 5:55) — (5:55) 21-T.Barber left guard for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 2:01) — (2:01) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass incomplete deep middle to 82-A.Randle El (28-G.Wilson).
- New York Giants (Q1 3:26) — (3:26) 21-T.Barber right tackle to NYG 46 for 32 yards (64-K.Golston).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 8:42) — (8:42) 46-L.Betts right tackle to NYG 18 for no gain (54-B.Short). FUMBLES (54-B.Short), touched at NYG 21, RECOVERED by NYG-98-F.Robbins at NYG 21. 98-F.Robbins to WAS 12 for 67 yards (83-J.Thrash).
- New York Giants (Q2 5:55) — (5:55) 21-T.Barber left guard for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q4 6:25) — (6:25) 21-T.Barber left end for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 5:08) — (5:08) 82-A.Randle El pass deep middle to 89-S.Moss for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. End around - handoff from 17-J.Campbell
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 7:07 · WAS 16 · Score 3-0
(7:07) 2-J.Feely 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 5:08 · NYG 48 · Score 3-6
(5:08) 82-A.Randle El pass deep middle to 89-S.Moss for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. End around - handoff from 17-J.Campbell - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 4:58 · NYG 2 · Score 3-7
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 13:20 · WAS 15 · Score 9-7
(13:20) 21-T.Barber left tackle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 13:15 · WAS 2 · Score 10-7
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 5:55 · WAS 55 · Score 16-7
(5:55) 21-T.Barber left guard for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 5:44 · WAS 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 0:05 · WAS 13 · Score 20-7
(:05) 2-J.Feely 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 9:16 · WAS 6 · Score 26-7
(9:16) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 84-T.Carter for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 9:11 · WAS 2 · Score 27-7
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 2:14 · NYG 7 · Score 27-13
(2:14) 17-J.Campbell pass short middle to 46-L.Betts for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 2:07 · NYG 2 · Score 27-14
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 9:30 · NYG 1 · Score 27-20
(9:30) 36-T.Duckett left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 9:25 · NYG 2 · Score 27-21
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 6:25 · WAS 50 · Score 33-21
(6:25) 21-T.Barber left end for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 6:13 · WAS 2 · Score 34-21
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles. PENALTY on NYG-65-G.Ruegamer, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 3:26 · NYG 1 · Score 34-27
(3:26) 17-J.Campbell pass short middle to 45-M.Sellers for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 3:22 · NYG 2 · Score 34-28
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Taye Barber (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Jihaad Campbell (WAS) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Washington Commanders on 2006-12-30?
The New York Giants beat the Washington Commanders 34-28 in Week 17, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: New York Giants 3, Washington Commanders 7; Q2: New York Giants 17, Washington Commanders 0; Q3: New York Giants 7, Washington Commanders 7; Q4: New York Giants 7, Washington Commanders 14; Final: New York Giants 34, Washington Commanders 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
Washington Commanders touchdown — S. Moss (Q1 5:08) New York Giants touchdown — T. Barber (Q2 13:20) New York Giants touchdown — T. Barber (Q2 5:55) New York Giants touchdown — T. Carter (E. Manning pass) (Q3 9:16) Washington Commanders touchdown — L. Betts (J. Campbell pass) (Q3 2:14) Washington Commanders touchdown — T. Duckett (Q4 9:30) New York Giants touchdown — T. Barber (Q4 6:25) Washington Commanders touchdown — M. Sellers (J. Campbell pass) (Q4 3:26) New York Giants field goal — J. Feely (Q1 7:07, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Feely (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
Jihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders), 60.0% completion, +7.2% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +11.24 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 38.7% completion, -18.0% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +6.50 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
Taye Barber (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.22 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 24 snaps. Their top snap (+5.16 EPA): (5:55) 21-T.Barber left guard for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was New York Giants vs Washington Commanders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. New York Giants won 34-28 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 7-8 Now 8-8 W
Washington Commanders
Entered 5-10 Now 5-11 L
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