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NFL · Week 15 · December 16, 2007 · 12 min read

Washington Commanders vs. New York Giants: 2007 Week 15 Recap

Commanders defeat Giants 22–10 in Week 15

S.Moss led Fantasy Impact as Commanders prevailed in a 22–10 Week 15 finish.

Washington Commanders 22 7–7 Winner
Final 22–10
New York Giants 10 9–5
Winner
Washington Commanders
Final score
22–10
Halftime
Washington Commanders 16–3 New York Giants
Top passer
E. Manning
FantasyHQ MVP
S.Moss
Game date
December 16, 2007

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • S.Moss 3 REC · 75 YDS +4.6 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Cooley 2 REC · 34 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Yoder 1 REC · 30 YDS +2.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Giants

  • S.Moss 5 REC · 53 YDS +4.3 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Jacobs 25 CAR · 130 YDS +4.0 Fantasy Impact
  • P.Burress 3 REC · 35 YDS +3.3 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Washington Commanders
Final score
Washington Commanders 22–10 New York Giants
Halftime
Washington Commanders 16–3 New York Giants at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
S. Moss
Top passer
E. Manning
Biggest EPA play
(7:12) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 45 for -2 yards (99-A.Carter). FUMBLES (99-A.Carter), RE…
Game date
2007-12-16

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the New York Giants 22–10 on 2007-12-16. S. Moss posted a game-high +4.59 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3T
Washington Commanders31360022
New York Giants0370010

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

WASWashington Commanders
NYGNew York Giants

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 2:28FG
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYG 31
    Score
    3-0

    (2:28) 6-S.Suisham 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.

  2. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 10:17FG
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYG 13
    Score
    6-0

    (10:17) 6-S.Suisham 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.

  3. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 3:14TD
    LBL. Betts

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 14
    Score
    12-0

    (3:14) 46-L.Betts up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 3:07XP
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    13-0

    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.

  5. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 1:20FG
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 17
    Score
    13-3

    (1:20) 9-L.Tynes 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.

  6. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 0:04FG
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYG 10
    Score
    16-3

    (:04) 6-S.Suisham 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.

  7. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 12:14TD
    CPC. Portis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 5
    Score
    22-3

    (12:14) 26-C.Portis right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. NYGNew York Giants
    Q3 4:47TD
    KBK. Boss

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 19
    Score
    22-9

    (4:47) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 89-K.Boss for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. NYGNew York Giants
    Q3 4:37XP
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    22-10

    9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.59 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
  2. 2S. Moss · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.34 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
  3. 3B. Jacobs · New York Giants · Rushing · +3.98 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  4. 4B. Jacobs · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.45 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
  5. 5P. Burress · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.31 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
  6. 6K. Boss · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.08 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
  7. 7C. Cooley · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.40 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
  8. 8T. Yoder · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.14 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.14 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

S. Moss — WAS · Receiving

S. Moss posted the highest total EPA (+4.59) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.53 EPA per play.

S. Moss's top snap (+3.49 EPA): (4:28) (Shotgun) 15-T.Collins pass deep right to 89-S.Moss pushed ob at NYG 15 for 34 yards (35-K.Dockery).

Biggest single play (-4.78 EPA): E. Manning — (7:12) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 45 for -2 yards (99-A.Carter). FUMBLES (99-A.Carter), RECOVERED by WAS-94-A.Montgomery at NYG 45. 94-A.Montgomery to NYG 45 for no gain (66-D.Diehl).

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) · 55 dropbacks · 32.7% completion · -25.5% CPOE · -0.38 EPA/play · -20.77 total EPA
  • T. Collins (Washington Commanders) · 28 dropbacks · 28.6% completion · -22.5% CPOE · -0.25 EPA/play · -7.08 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatWashington CommandersNew York Giants
Offensive EPA/play-0.043-0.190
Offensive success rate31.7%36.0%
Pass EPA/play-0.253-0.378
Rush EPA/play+0.084+0.071
Defensive EPA/play+0.190+0.043
Defensive success rate64.0%68.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.19), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Washington Commanders: -0.04 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • New York Giants: -0.19 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • New York Giants: 14 drives, -18.95 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Washington Commanders: 15 drives, -3.54 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Washington Commanders — L. Betts (Q2 3:14)
  • Washington Commanders — C. Portis (Q3 12:14)
  • New York Giants — K. Boss (E. Manning pass) (Q3 4:47)

Field goals

  • Washington Commanders — S. Suisham (Q1 2:28)
  • Washington Commanders — S. Suisham (Q2 10:17)
  • New York Giants — L. Tynes (Q2 1:20)
  • Washington Commanders — S. Suisham (Q2 0:04)
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 31 (Q1 2:28) — (2:28) 6-S.Suisham 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 13–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 13 (Q2 10:17) — (10:17) 6-S.Suisham 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 14 (Q2 3:14) — (3:14) 46-L.Betts up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 3:07) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 17 (Q2 1:20) — (1:20) 9-L.Tynes 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 10 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 6-S.Suisham 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost..

The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–6. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 5 (Q3 12:14) — (12:14) 26-C.Portis right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 19 (Q3 4:47) — (4:47) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 89-K.Boss for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 4:37) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • New York Giants (Q1 7:12) — (7:12) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 45 for -2 yards (99-A.Carter). FUMBLES (99-A.Carter), RECOVERED by WAS-94-A.Montgomery at NYG 45. 94-A.Montgomery to NYG 45 for no gain (66-D.Diehl). [WPA -11.2% · EPA -4.78]
  • Washington Commanders (Q2 4:28) — (4:28) (Shotgun) 15-T.Collins pass deep right to 89-S.Moss pushed ob at NYG 15 for 34 yards (35-K.Dockery). [WPA +6.9% · EPA +3.49]
  • Washington Commanders (Q2 12:52) — (12:52) 15-T.Collins pass deep right to 89-S.Moss pushed ob at NYG 44 for 36 yards (29-S.Madison). [WPA +6.8% · EPA +2.25]
  • New York Giants (Q1 10:48) — (10:48) 22-R.Droughns left tackle to WAS 39 for no gain (99-A.Carter). [WPA -5.9% · EPA -2.90]
  • New York Giants (Q1 5:21) — (5:21) (No Huddle) 27-B.Jacobs left guard to NYG 21 for no gain (37-R.Doughty). [WPA -5.6% · EPA -1.71]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New York Giants (Q1 7:12) — (7:12) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 45 for -2 yards (99-A.Carter). FUMBLES (99-A.Carter), RECOVERED by WAS-94-A.Montgomery at NYG 45. 94-A.Montgomery to NYG 45 for no gain (66-D.Diehl). [WPA -11.2% · EPA -4.78]
  • Washington Commanders (Q2 3:14) — (3:14) 46-L.Betts up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.6% · EPA +3.58]
  • Washington Commanders (Q2 4:28) — (4:28) (Shotgun) 15-T.Collins pass deep right to 89-S.Moss pushed ob at NYG 15 for 34 yards (35-K.Dockery). [WPA +6.9% · EPA +3.49]
  • New York Giants (Q4 13:15) — (13:15) 9-L.Tynes 38 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles. [WPA -2.7% · EPA -3.00]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 2:28 · NYG 31 · Score 3-0
    (2:28) 6-S.Suisham 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
  2. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 10:17 · NYG 13 · Score 6-0
    (10:17) 6-S.Suisham 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
  3. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 3:14 · NYG 14 · Score 12-0
    (3:14) 46-L.Betts up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 3:07 · NYG 2 · Score 13-0
    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
  5. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 1:20 · WAS 17 · Score 13-3
    (1:20) 9-L.Tynes 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
  6. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · NYG 10 · Score 16-3
    (:04) 6-S.Suisham 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
  7. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 12:14 · NYG 5 · Score 22-3
    (12:14) 26-C.Portis right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 4:47 · WAS 19 · Score 22-9
    (4:47) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 89-K.Boss for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 4:37 · WAS 2 · Score 22-10
    9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • S. Moss (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • E. Manning (NYG) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • T. Collins (WAS) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs New York Giants on 2007-12-16?

The Washington Commanders beat the New York Giants 22-10 in Week 15, 2007.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?

Q1: Washington Commanders 3, New York Giants 0; Q2: Washington Commanders 13, New York Giants 3; Q3: Washington Commanders 6, New York Giants 7; Final: Washington Commanders 22, New York Giants 10.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?

Washington Commanders touchdown — L. Betts (Q2 3:14) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Portis (Q3 12:14) New York Giants touchdown — K. Boss (E. Manning pass) (Q3 4:47) Washington Commanders field goal — S. Suisham (Q1 2:28, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 10:17, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q2 1:20, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 0:04, 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), 32.7% completion, -25.5% CPOE, -0.38 EPA per dropback, -20.77 total passing EPA. T. Collins (Washington Commanders), 28.6% completion, -22.5% CPOE, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -7.08 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?

S. Moss (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.59 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+3.49 EPA): (4:28) (Shotgun) 15-T.Collins pass deep right to 89-S.Moss pushed ob at NYG 15 for 34 yards (35-K.Dockery)..

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 6-7 Now 7-7 W

New York Giants

Entered 9-4 Now 9-5 L