Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 38–35 New York Giants
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 16–21 New York Giants at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- T. Brady
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:15) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 81-R.Moss for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN [53-R.To…
- Game date
- 2007-12-29
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the New York Giants 38–35 on 2007-12-29, overcoming New York Giants's 21–16 halftime lead. T. Brady posted a game-high +24.13 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 0 | 38 | |
| 7 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 35 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +24.13 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play - 2

Riley Moss · New England Patriots · Receiving · +13.12 total EPA · 6 snaps · +2.19 EPA/play - 3
E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +12.83 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play - 4
P. Burress · New York Giants · Receiving · +11.70 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.92 EPA/play - 5
W. Welker · New England Patriots · Receiving · +8.24 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play - 6
K. Boss · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.78 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play - 7
Keldric Faulk · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.97 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play - 8
B. Jacobs · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.93 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.59 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
T. Brady — NE · Passing
T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+24.13) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 46 counted snaps, they averaged +0.52 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (+6.99 EPA): (11:15) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 81-R.Moss for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN [53-R.Torbor].
Quarterback report card
T. Brady led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 46 dropbacks · 69.6% completion · +13.4% CPOE · +0.52 EPA/play · +24.13 total EPA
E. Manning (New York Giants) · 34 dropbacks · 64.7% completion · +9.3% CPOE · +0.38 EPA/play · +12.83 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.300 | +0.277 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.8% | 52.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.525 | +0.377 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.066 | -0.096 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.277 | -0.300 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.1% | 47.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New England Patriots +0.30, New York Giants +0.28) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: +0.30 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: +0.28 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: 11 drives, +26.70 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 10 drives, +19.41 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
New York Giants — B. Jacobs (E. Manning pass) 
New England Patriots — Riley Moss (T. Brady pass)
New York Giants — D. Hixon
New York Giants — K. Boss (E. Manning pass)
New York Giants — P. Burress (E. Manning pass)
New England Patriots — L. Maroney 
New England Patriots — Riley Moss (T. Brady pass)
New England Patriots — L. Maroney
New York Giants — P. Burress (E. Manning pass)
Field goals
New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–3. New York Giants found the end zone from the NE 7 (Q1 11:10) — (11:10) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 27-B.Jacobs for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 10:59) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYG 19 (Q1 5:24) — (5:24) 3-S.Gostkowski 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–13. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYG 4 (Q2 15:00); New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 14:55) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NE 15 (Q2 14:55) — 3-S.Gostkowski kicks 59 yards from NE 15 to NYG 26. 87-D.Hixon for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 14:44) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYG 28 (Q2 10:07) — (10:07) 3-S.Gostkowski 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYG 19 (Q2 2:04) — (2:04) 3-S.Gostkowski 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NE 3 (Q2 0:18) — (:18) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 89-K.Boss for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NE-27-E.Hobbs, Defensive Holding, declined.; New York Giants added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 0:13) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the NE 19 (Q3 9:22) — (9:22) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 17-P.Burress for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 9:12) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYG 6 (Q3 4:06) — (4:06) 39-L.Maroney left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 4:00) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 15–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYG 65 (Q4 11:15) — (11:15) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 81-R.Moss for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN [53-R.Torbor].; New England Patriots registered a safety from the NYG 2 (Q4 11:06) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 39-L.Maroney rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYG 5 (Q4 4:46) — (4:46) 39-L.Maroney right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 4:36) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NE 3 (Q4 1:08) — (1:08) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 17-P.Burress for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 1:04) — 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 England Patriots (Q4 11:15) — (11:15) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 81-R.Moss for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN [53-R.Torbor].
- New York Giants (Q2 14:55) — 3-S.Gostkowski kicks 59 yards from NE 15 to NYG 26. 87-D.Hixon for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q4 9:59) — (9:59) 10-E.Manning pass deep left intended for 17-P.Burress INTERCEPTED by 27-E.Hobbs at NE 48. 27-E.Hobbs ran ob at NE 48 for no gain.
- New York Giants (Q1 14:21) — (14:21) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 17-P.Burress to NE 18 for 52 yards (27-E.Hobbs).
- New England Patriots (Q4 8:24) — (8:24) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 33-K.Faulk to NYG 23 for 13 yards (58-A.Pierce) [72-O.Umenyiora].
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q4 11:15) — (11:15) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 81-R.Moss for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN [53-R.Torbor].
- New York Giants (Q2 14:55) — 3-S.Gostkowski kicks 59 yards from NE 15 to NYG 26. 87-D.Hixon for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q1 14:21) — (14:21) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 17-P.Burress to NE 18 for 52 yards (27-E.Hobbs).
- New York Giants (Q3 9:22) — (9:22) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 17-P.Burress for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 11:10 · NE 7 · Score 0-6
(11:10) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 27-B.Jacobs for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 10:59 · NE 2 · Score 0-7
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 5:24 · NYG 19 · Score 3-7
(5:24) 3-S.Gostkowski 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · NYG 4 · Score 9-7
(15:00) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 81-R.Moss for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NE, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 14:55 · NYG 2 · Score 10-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 14:55 · NE 15 · Score 10-13
3-S.Gostkowski kicks 59 yards from NE 15 to NYG 26. 87-D.Hixon for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 14:44 · NE 2 · Score 10-14
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 10:07 · NYG 28 · Score 13-14
(10:07) 3-S.Gostkowski 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 2:04 · NYG 19 · Score 16-14
(2:04) 3-S.Gostkowski 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 0:18 · NE 3 · Score 16-20
(:18) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 89-K.Boss for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NE-27-E.Hobbs, Defensive Holding, declined.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 0:13 · NE 2 · Score 16-21
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 9:22 · NE 19 · Score 16-27
(9:22) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 17-P.Burress for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 9:12 · NE 2 · Score 16-28
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 4:06 · NYG 6 · Score 22-28
(4:06) 39-L.Maroney left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 4:00 · NYG 2 · Score 23-28
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 11:15 · NYG 65 · Score 29-28
(11:15) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 81-R.Moss for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN [53-R.Torbor].
New England Patriots Safety (+2) — Q4 11:06 · NYG 2 · Score 31-28
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 39-L.Maroney rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 4:46 · NYG 5 · Score 37-28
(4:46) 39-L.Maroney right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 4:36 · NYG 2 · Score 38-28
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 1:08 · NE 3 · Score 38-34
(1:08) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 17-P.Burress for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 1:04 · NE 2 · Score 38-35
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 England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- T. Brady (NE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs New York Giants on 2007-12-29?
The New England Patriots beat the New York Giants 38-35 in Week 17, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs New York Giants?
Q1: New England Patriots 3, New York Giants 7; Q2: New England Patriots 13, New York Giants 14; Q3: New England Patriots 7, New York Giants 7; Q4: New England Patriots 15, New York Giants 7; Final: New England Patriots 38, New York Giants 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs New York Giants?
New York Giants touchdown — B. Jacobs (E. Manning pass) (Q1 11:10) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Moss (T. Brady pass) (Q2 15:00) New York Giants touchdown — D. Hixon (Q2 14:55) New York Giants touchdown — K. Boss (E. Manning pass) (Q2 0:18) New York Giants touchdown — P. Burress (E. Manning pass) (Q3 9:22) New England Patriots touchdown — L. Maroney (Q3 4:06) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Moss (T. Brady pass) (Q4 11:15) New England Patriots touchdown — L. Maroney (Q4 4:46) New York Giants touchdown — P. Burress (E. Manning pass) (Q4 1:08) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q1 5:24, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 10:07, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 2:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs New York Giants?
T. Brady (New England Patriots), 69.6% completion, +13.4% CPOE, +0.52 EPA per dropback, +24.13 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 64.7% completion, +9.3% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +12.83 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs New York Giants?
T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +24.13 total EPA on Passing plays. across 46 snaps. Their top snap (+6.99 EPA): (11:15) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 81-R.Moss for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN [53-R.Torbor]..
Was New England Patriots vs New York Giants a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New England Patriots won 38-35 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 15-0 Now 16-0 W
New York Giants
Entered 10-5 Now 10-6 L