Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 19–3 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- Washington Commanders 3–9 New York Giants at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Toomer
- Top passer
- E. Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:14) 10-J.Hall 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-…
- Game date
- 2006-10-08
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Washington Commanders 19–3 on 2006-10-08. A. Toomer posted a game-high +7.96 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 9 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| 0 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 19 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +7.96 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.99 EPA/play - 2
E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +5.77 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play - 3
C. Cooley · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.12 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play - 4
P. Burress · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.89 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play - 5
S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.44 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play - 6
Taye Barber · New York Giants · Rushing · +2.93 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play - 7
V. Shiancoe · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play - 8
T.J. Carter · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.09 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.27 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
A. Toomer — NYG · Receiving
A. Toomer posted the highest total EPA (+7.96) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.99 EPA per play.
A. Toomer's top snap (+3.60 EPA): (1:34) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass to 81-A.Toomer to WAS 10 for 44 yards (29-M.Rumph) [98-L.Marshall].
Biggest single play (-3.65 EPA): Justin Hall — (1:14) 10-J.Hall 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
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) · 36 dropbacks · 63.9% completion · +4.8% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +5.77 total EPA
M. Brunell (Washington Commanders) · 27 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · -7.3% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -3.51 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.167 | +0.064 |
| Offensive success rate | 32.8% | 48.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.161 | +0.160 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.114 | +0.066 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.064 | +0.167 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.2% | 67.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New York Giants held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Washington Commanders: -0.17 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: +0.06 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: 9 drives, +5.50 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 9 drives, -10.68 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
New York Giants — P. Burress (E. Manning pass)
Field goals
Washington Commanders — Justin Hall
New York Giants — J. Feely
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: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 21 (Q1 3:03) — (3:03) 10-J.Hall 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 9–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 7 (Q2 14:24) — (14:24) 2-J.Feely 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 16 (Q2 9:55) — (9:55) 2-J.Feely 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 14 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 2-J.Feely 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q3 7:06) — (7:06) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 17-P.Burress for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 6:55) — 2-J.Feely extra point 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 WAS 22 (Q4 2:58) — (2:58) 2-J.Feely 40 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 1:34) — (1:34) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass to 81-A.Toomer to WAS 10 for 44 yards (29-M.Rumph) [98-L.Marshall].
- Washington Commanders (Q1 5:23) — (5:23) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass incomplete deep middle to 85-B.Lloyd [94-W.Joseph]. PENALTY on NYG-94-W.Joseph, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at WAS 47 - No Play.
- New York Giants (Q1 7:33) — (7:33) 2-J.Feely 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 4:42) — (4:42) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass deep left to 89-S.Moss pushed ob at NYG 27 for 17 yards (22-S.Madison). Penalty on NYG-22-S.Madison, Illegal Contact, declined.
- New York Giants (Q2 12:35) — (12:35) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 17-P.Burress to WAS 22 for 46 yards (22-C.Rogers, 21-S.Taylor) [99-A.Carter].
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 1:14) — (1:14) 10-J.Hall 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
- New York Giants (Q1 1:34) — (1:34) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass to 81-A.Toomer to WAS 10 for 44 yards (29-M.Rumph) [98-L.Marshall].
- New York Giants (Q3 7:55) — (7:55) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 81-A.Toomer pushed ob at WAS 5 for 21 yards (23-R.Doughty).
- New York Giants (Q2 12:35) — (12:35) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 17-P.Burress to WAS 22 for 46 yards (22-C.Rogers, 21-S.Taylor) [99-A.Carter].
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 3:03 · NYG 21 · Score 3-0
(3:03) 10-J.Hall 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 14:24 · WAS 7 · Score 3-3
(14:24) 2-J.Feely 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 9:55 · WAS 16 · Score 3-6
(9:55) 2-J.Feely 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · WAS 14 · Score 3-9
(:06) 2-J.Feely 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 7:06 · WAS 2 · Score 3-15
(7:06) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 17-P.Burress for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 6:55 · WAS 2 · Score 3-16
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 2:58 · WAS 22 · Score 3-19
(2:58) 2-J.Feely 40 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.
- A. Toomer (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- E. Manning (NYG) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- M. Brunell (WAS) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs New York Giants on 2006-10-08?
The New York Giants beat the Washington Commanders 19-3 in Week 5, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
Q1: Washington Commanders 3, New York Giants 0; Q2: Washington Commanders 0, New York Giants 9; Q3: Washington Commanders 0, New York Giants 7; Q4: Washington Commanders 0, New York Giants 3; Final: Washington Commanders 3, New York Giants 19.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
New York Giants touchdown — P. Burress (E. Manning pass) (Q3 7:06) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Hall (Q1 3:03, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Feely (Q2 14:24, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Feely (Q2 9:55, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Feely (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Feely (Q4 2:58, 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), 63.9% completion, +4.8% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +5.77 total passing EPA. M. Brunell (Washington Commanders), 44.4% completion, -7.3% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -3.51 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
A. Toomer (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.96 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+3.60 EPA): (1:34) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass to 81-A.Toomer to WAS 10 for 44 yards (29-M.Rumph) [98-L.Marshall]..
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
New York Giants
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W