Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 23–20 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- New York Giants 6–10 Green Bay Packers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- P. Burress
- Top passer
- E. Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:33) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 80-D.Driver for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2008-01-20
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Green Bay Packers 23–20 on 2008-01-20, overcoming Green Bay Packers's 10–6 halftime lead. P. Burress posted a game-high +13.78 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 3 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 23 |
 Green Bay Packers | 0 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants(4:53) 9-L.Tynes 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(11:46) 9-L.Tynes 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(11:33) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 80-D.Driver for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(1:34) 2-M.Crosby 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(8:01) 27-B.Jacobs up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(5:07) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 86-D.Lee for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(2:19) 44-A.Bradshaw left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(11:51) 2-M.Crosby 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(12:34) 9-L.Tynes 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
GBGreen Bay PackersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 4:53FG LTL. TynesPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 11
- Score
- 3-0
(4:53) 9-L.Tynes 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 11:46FG LTL. TynesPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 19
- Score
- 6-0
(11:46) 9-L.Tynes 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 11:33TD DDD. DriverPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 90
- Score
- 6-6
(11:33) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 80-D.Driver for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 11:18XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 6-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 1:34FG Maxx CrosbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 18
- Score
- 6-10
(1:34) 2-M.Crosby 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 8:01TD BJB. JacobsPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 1
- Score
- 12-10
(8:01) 27-B.Jacobs up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 7:56XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 13-10
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 5:07TD DLD. LeePoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 12
- Score
- 13-16
(5:07) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 86-D.Lee for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 5:00XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 13-17
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 2:19TD ABA. BradshawPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 4
- Score
- 19-17
(2:19) 44-A.Bradshaw left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 2:12XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 20-17
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 11:51FG Maxx CrosbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 19
- Score
- 20-20
(11:51) 2-M.Crosby 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- NYGNew York Giants
OT 12:34FG LTL. TynesPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 29
- Score
- 23-20
(12:34) 9-L.Tynes 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1P. Burress · New York Giants · Receiving · +13.78 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 2D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +13.42 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.68 EPA/play
- 3E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +8.75 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 4D. Lee · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.28 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 5A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.14 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 6B. Favre · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +2.38 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 7Shi Smith · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.38 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 8K. Boss · New York Giants · Receiving · +0.93 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.93 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 (+13.78) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +1.25 EPA per play.
P. Burress's top snap (+2.50 EPA): (10:37) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 17-P.Burress to NYG 48 for 19 yards (31-A.Harris).
Biggest single play (+6.82 EPA): B. Favre — (11:33) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 80-D.Driver for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 47 dropbacks · 44.7% completion · -3.4% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +8.75 total EPA
- B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 36 dropbacks · 52.8% completion · -7.0% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.38 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.051 | -0.017 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.1% | 36.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.186 | +0.066 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.048 | -0.362 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.017 | -0.051 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.8% | 51.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: +0.05 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: -0.02 EPA/play (50th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: 14 drives, -1.14 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 12 drives, +5.45 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Green Bay Packers — D. Driver (B. Favre pass)
- New York Giants — B. Jacobs
- Green Bay Packers — D. Lee (B. Favre pass)
- New York Giants — A. Bradshaw
Field goals
- New York Giants — L. Tynes
- New York Giants — L. Tynes
- Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
- Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
- New York Giants — L. Tynes
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the GB 11 (Q1 4:53) — (4:53) 9-L.Tynes 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the GB 19 (Q2 11:46) — (11:46) 9-L.Tynes 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the NYG 90 (Q2 11:33) — (11:33) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 80-D.Driver for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 11:18) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the NYG 18 (Q2 1:34) — (1:34) 2-M.Crosby 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q3 8:01) — (8:01) 27-B.Jacobs up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 7:56) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the NYG 12 (Q3 5:07) — (5:07) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 86-D.Lee for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 5:00) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; New York Giants found the end zone from the GB 4 (Q3 2:19) — (2:19) 44-A.Bradshaw left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 2:12) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the NYG 19 (Q4 11:51) — (11:51) 2-M.Crosby 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
Overtime: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the GB 29 (OT 12:34) — (12:34) 9-L.Tynes 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 9-L.Tynes 36 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- Green Bay Packers (OT 14:13) — (14:13) 4-B.Favre pass short right intended for 80-D.Driver INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Webster at GB 43. 23-C.Webster to GB 34 for 9 yards (80-D.Driver).
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 11:33) — (11:33) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 80-D.Driver for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (OT 12:34) — (12:34) 9-L.Tynes 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- New York Giants (Q4 8:12) — (8:12) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 12-S.Smith to GB 29 for 5 yards (38-T.Williams). PENALTY on GB-21-C.Woodson, Defensive Pass Interference, 6 yards, enforced at GB 34 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 11:33) — (11:33) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 80-D.Driver for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (OT 14:13) — (14:13) 4-B.Favre pass short right intended for 80-D.Driver INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Webster at GB 43. 23-C.Webster to GB 34 for 9 yards (80-D.Driver).
- New York Giants (Q4 6:53) — (6:53) 9-L.Tynes 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- New York Giants (Q4 8:12) — (8:12) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 12-S.Smith to GB 29 for 5 yards (38-T.Williams). PENALTY on GB-21-C.Woodson, Defensive Pass Interference, 6 yards, enforced at GB 34 - No Play.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 4:53 · GB 11 · Score 3-0
(4:53) 9-L.Tynes 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 11:46 · GB 19 · Score 6-0
(11:46) 9-L.Tynes 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 11:33 · NYG 90 · Score 6-6
(11:33) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 80-D.Driver for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 11:18 · NYG 2 · Score 6-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 1:34 · NYG 18 · Score 6-10
(1:34) 2-M.Crosby 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 8:01 · GB 1 · Score 12-10
(8:01) 27-B.Jacobs up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 7:56 · GB 2 · Score 13-10
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 5:07 · NYG 12 · Score 13-16
(5:07) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 86-D.Lee for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 5:00 · NYG 2 · Score 13-17
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 2:19 · GB 4 · Score 19-17
(2:19) 44-A.Bradshaw left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 2:12 · GB 2 · Score 20-17
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 11:51 · NYG 19 · Score 20-20
(11:51) 2-M.Crosby 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - New York Giants FG (+3) — OT 12:34 · GB 29 · Score 23-20
(12:34) 9-L.Tynes 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, 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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- P. Burress (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- E. Manning (NYG) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Green Bay Packers on 2008-01-20?
The New York Giants beat the Green Bay Packers 23-20 in Divisional, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: New York Giants 3, Green Bay Packers 0; Q2: New York Giants 3, Green Bay Packers 10; Q3: New York Giants 14, Green Bay Packers 7; Q4: New York Giants 0, Green Bay Packers 3; Q5: New York Giants 3, Green Bay Packers 0; Final: New York Giants 23, Green Bay Packers 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Green Bay Packers?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Driver (B. Favre pass) (Q2 11:33) New York Giants touchdown — B. Jacobs (Q3 8:01) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Lee (B. Favre pass) (Q3 5:07) New York Giants touchdown — A. Bradshaw (Q3 2:19) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q1 4:53, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q2 11:46, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 1:34, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 11:51, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (OT 12:34, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Green Bay Packers?
E. Manning (New York Giants), 44.7% completion, -3.4% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +8.75 total passing EPA. B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 52.8% completion, -7.0% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.38 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Green Bay Packers?
P. Burress (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.78 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+2.50 EPA): (10:37) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 17-P.Burress to NYG 48 for 19 yards (31-A.Harris)..
Was New York Giants vs Green Bay Packers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New York Giants won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 12-6 Now 13-6 W
Green Bay Packers
Entered 14-3 Now 14-4 L
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