Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 38–21 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- New York Giants 17–14 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Toomer
- Top passer
- Tru Edwards
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:02) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass short right intended for 82-J.Reed INTERCEPTED by 23-C.W…
- Game date
- 2007-12-23
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Buffalo Bills 38–21 on 2007-12-23. A. Toomer posted a game-high +8.80 total EPA in the receiving.
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 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 38 |
 Buffalo Bills | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants(10:25) 5-T.Edwards pass short left to 86-M.Gaines for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in front left corner of end zone.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(5:37) 5-T.Edwards pass short right to 83-L.Evans for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear right corner of end zone.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(11:42) (Shotgun) 27-B.Jacobs right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: R.Seubert.
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(8:41) 27-B.Jacobs right tackle for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(2:40) 9-L.Tynes 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(13:58) 23-M.Lynch right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: J.Reed.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(14:12) 5-T.Edwards pass short left intended for 83-L.Evans INTERCEPTED by 55-K.Mitchell at BUF 20. 55-K.Mitchell for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass bounced off intended receiver before INT.
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(6:27) 44-A.Bradshaw right guard for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 3rd longest rush in Giants history, longest since club-record 95-yd. by Tiki Barber, 12/31/05 at Oak.
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(6:02) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass short right intended for 82-J.Reed INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Webster at BUF 34. 23-C.Webster for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
BUFBuffalo BillsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 10:25TD MGM. GainesPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 3
- Score
- 0-6
(10:25) 5-T.Edwards pass short left to 86-M.Gaines for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in front left corner of end zone.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 10:24XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 0-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 5:37TD LEL. EvansPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 4
- Score
- 0-13
(5:37) 5-T.Edwards pass short right to 83-L.Evans for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear right corner of end zone.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 5:31XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 0-14
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 11:42TD BJB. JacobsPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 6
- Score
- 6-14
(11:42) (Shotgun) 27-B.Jacobs right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: R.Seubert.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 11:38XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 7-14
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 8:41TD BJB. JacobsPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 43
- Score
- 13-14
(8:41) 27-B.Jacobs right tackle for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 8:32XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 14-14
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 2:40FG LTL. TynesPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 24
- Score
- 17-14
(2:40) 9-L.Tynes 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 13:58TD MLM. LynchPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 3
- Score
- 17-20
(13:58) 23-M.Lynch right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: J.Reed.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 13:54XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 17-21
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 14:12TD Keaton MitchellPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 89
- Score
- 23-21
(14:12) 5-T.Edwards pass short left intended for 83-L.Evans INTERCEPTED by 55-K.Mitchell at BUF 20. 55-K.Mitchell for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass bounced off intended receiver before INT.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 14:05XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 24-21
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 6:27TD ABA. BradshawPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 88
- Score
- 30-21
(6:27) 44-A.Bradshaw right guard for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 3rd longest rush in Giants history, longest since club-record 95-yd. by Tiki Barber, 12/31/05 at Oak.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 6:12XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 31-21
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 6:02TD CWC. WebsterPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 78
- Score
- 37-21
(6:02) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass short right intended for 82-J.Reed INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Webster at BUF 34. 23-C.Webster for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 5:50XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 38-21
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).
- 1A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +8.80 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.76 EPA/play
- 2B. Jacobs · New York Giants · Rushing · +6.03 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 3A. Bradshaw · New York Giants · Rushing · +4.64 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 4M. Lynch · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.98 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.99 EPA/play
- 5R. Parrish · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.84 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.84 EPA/play
- 6L. Evans · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.50 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 7M. Gaines · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.71 EPA/play
- 8
Joe Reed · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +0.80 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.80 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 (+8.80) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.76 EPA per play.
A. Toomer's top snap (+3.98 EPA): (4:37) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 81-A.Toomer to BUF 15 for 55 yards (42-J.Leonhard). Caught near sideline at BUF 33. Buffalo challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (S
Biggest single play (-7.14 EPA): Tru Edwards — (6:02) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass short right intended for 82-J.Reed INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Webster at BUF 34. 23-C.Webster for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Tru Edwards led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Tru Edwards (Buffalo Bills) · 32 dropbacks · 28.1% completion · -25.4% CPOE · -0.62 EPA/play · -19.90 total EPA- E. Manning (New York Giants) · 18 dropbacks · 38.9% completion · -6.4% CPOE · -0.45 EPA/play · -8.12 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.039 | -0.300 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.3% | 37.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.451 | -0.622 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.037 | -0.182 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.300 | +0.039 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.7% | 53.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.30), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: -0.04 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: -0.30 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 16 drives, -24.91 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 15 drives, -3.18 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — M. Gaines (Tru Edwards pass)
- Buffalo Bills — L. Evans (Tru Edwards pass)
- New York Giants — B. Jacobs
- New York Giants — B. Jacobs
- Buffalo Bills — M. Lynch
- New York Giants — Keaton Mitchell
- New York Giants — A. Bradshaw
- New York Giants — C. Webster
Field goals
- New York Giants — L. Tynes
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 14–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYG 3 (Q1 10:25) — (10:25) 5-T.Edwards pass short left to 86-M.Gaines for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in front left corner of end zone.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 10:24) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYG 4 (Q1 5:37) — (5:37) 5-T.Edwards pass short right to 83-L.Evans for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear right corner of end zone.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 5:31) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 17–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the BUF 6 (Q2 11:42) — (11:42) (Shotgun) 27-B.Jacobs right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: R.Seubert.; New York Giants added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 11:38) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Giants found the end zone from the BUF 43 (Q2 8:41) — (8:41) 27-B.Jacobs right tackle for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 8:32) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the BUF 24 (Q2 2:40) — (2:40) 9-L.Tynes 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYG 3 (Q3 13:58) — (13:58) 23-M.Lynch right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: J.Reed.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 13:54) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 21–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the NYG 89 (Q4 14:12); New York Giants added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 14:05) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Giants found the end zone from the BUF 88 (Q4 6:27); New York Giants added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 6:12) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NYG 78 (Q4 6:02); New York Giants added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 5:50) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 14:12) — (14:12) 5-T.Edwards pass short left intended for 83-L.Evans INTERCEPTED by 55-K.Mitchell at BUF 20. 55-K.Mitchell for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass bounced off intended receiver before INT.
- New York Giants (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 10-E.Manning FUMBLES (Aborted) at BUF 11, RECOVERED by BUF-98-L.Tripplett at BUF 12.
- New York Giants (Q4 6:27) — (6:27) 44-A.Bradshaw right guard for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 3rd longest rush in Giants history, longest since club-record 95-yd. by Tiki Barber, 12/31/05 at Oak.
- New York Giants (Q4 8:10) — (8:10) 10-E.Manning pass short right intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 24-T.McGee at NYG 49. 24-T.McGee to NYG 48 for 1 yard (81-A.Toomer).
- New York Giants (Q2 0:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning sacked at BUF 34 for -8 yards (94-A.Schobel). FUMBLES (94-A.Schobel), RECOVERED by BUF-94-A.Schobel at BUF 36.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 6:02) — (6:02) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass short right intended for 82-J.Reed INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Webster at BUF 34. 23-C.Webster for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q4 6:27) — (6:27) 44-A.Bradshaw right guard for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 3rd longest rush in Giants history, longest since club-record 95-yd. by Tiki Barber, 12/31/05 at Oak.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 14:12) — (14:12) 5-T.Edwards pass short left intended for 83-L.Evans INTERCEPTED by 55-K.Mitchell at BUF 20. 55-K.Mitchell for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass bounced off intended receiver before INT.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 4:48) — (4:48) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass short left intended for 11-R.Parrish INTERCEPTED by 29-S.Madison at NYG 40. 29-S.Madison pushed ob at BUF 33 for 27 yards (83-L.Evans).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 10:25 · NYG 3 · Score 0-6
(10:25) 5-T.Edwards pass short left to 86-M.Gaines for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in front left corner of end zone. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 10:24 · NYG 2 · Score 0-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 5:37 · NYG 4 · Score 0-13
(5:37) 5-T.Edwards pass short right to 83-L.Evans for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear right corner of end zone. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 5:31 · NYG 2 · Score 0-14
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 11:42 · BUF 6 · Score 6-14
(11:42) (Shotgun) 27-B.Jacobs right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: R.Seubert. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 11:38 · BUF 2 · Score 7-14
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 8:41 · BUF 43 · Score 13-14
(8:41) 27-B.Jacobs right tackle for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 8:32 · BUF 2 · Score 14-14
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 2:40 · BUF 24 · Score 17-14
(2:40) 9-L.Tynes 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 13:58 · NYG 3 · Score 17-20
(13:58) 23-M.Lynch right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: J.Reed. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 13:54 · NYG 2 · Score 17-21
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 14:12 · NYG 89 · Score 23-21
(14:12) 5-T.Edwards pass short left intended for 83-L.Evans INTERCEPTED by 55-K.Mitchell at BUF 20. 55-K.Mitchell for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass bounced off intended receiver before INT. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 14:05 · BUF 2 · Score 24-21
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 6:27 · BUF 88 · Score 30-21
(6:27) 44-A.Bradshaw right guard for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 3rd longest rush in Giants history, longest since club-record 95-yd. by Tiki Barber, 12/31/05 at Oak. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 6:12 · BUF 2 · Score 31-21
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 6:02 · NYG 78 · Score 37-21
(6:02) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass short right intended for 82-J.Reed INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Webster at BUF 34. 23-C.Webster for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 5:50 · BUF 2 · Score 38-21
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.
- 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.
- Tru Edwards (BUF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- E. Manning (NYG) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Buffalo Bills on 2007-12-23?
The New York Giants beat the Buffalo Bills 38-21 in Week 16, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: New York Giants 0, Buffalo Bills 14; Q2: New York Giants 17, Buffalo Bills 0; Q3: New York Giants 0, Buffalo Bills 7; Q4: New York Giants 21, Buffalo Bills 0; Final: New York Giants 38, Buffalo Bills 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Buffalo Bills?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — M. Gaines (T. Edwards pass) (Q1 10:25) Buffalo Bills touchdown — L. Evans (T. Edwards pass) (Q1 5:37) New York Giants touchdown — B. Jacobs (Q2 11:42) New York Giants touchdown — B. Jacobs (Q2 8:41) Buffalo Bills touchdown — M. Lynch (Q3 13:58) New York Giants touchdown — K. Mitchell (Q4 14:12) New York Giants touchdown — A. Bradshaw (Q4 6:27) New York Giants touchdown — C. Webster (Q4 6:02) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q2 2:40, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Buffalo Bills?
Tru Edwards (Buffalo Bills), 28.1% completion, -25.4% CPOE, -0.62 EPA per dropback, -19.90 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 38.9% completion, -6.4% CPOE, -0.45 EPA per dropback, -8.12 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Buffalo Bills?
A. Toomer (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.80 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+3.98 EPA): (4:37) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 81-A.Toomer to BUF 15 for 55 yards (42-J.Leonhard). Caught near sideline at BUF 33. Buffalo challenged the runner was down by conta.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 9-5 Now 10-5 W
Buffalo Bills
Entered 7-7 Now 7-8 L
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