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NFL · Week 7 · October 21, 2007 · 12 min read

San Francisco 49ers vs. New York Giants: 2007 Week 7 Recap

Giants defeat 49ers 33–15 in Week 7

B.Jacobs led Fantasy Impact as Giants prevailed in a 15–33 Week 7 finish.

San Francisco 49ers 15 2–4
Final 15–33
New York Giants 33 5–2 Winner
Winner
New York Giants
Final score
15–33
Halftime
San Francisco 49ers 7–19 New York Giants
Top passer
T. Dilfer
FantasyHQ MVP
B.Jacobs
Game date
October 21, 2007

Top fantasy performers · 49ers

  • A.Battle 6 REC · 57 YDS · 1 TD +4.7 Fantasy Impact
  • V.Davis 4 REC · 22 YDS +3.8 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Lelie 2 REC · 52 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Giants

  • B.Jacobs 18 CAR · 107 YDS · 1 TD +5.9 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Shockey 5 REC · 39 YDS · 1 TD +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Toomer 3 REC · 36 YDS · 1 TD +3.8 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
New York Giants
Final score
New York Giants 33–15 San Francisco 49ers
Halftime
San Francisco 49ers 7–19 New York Giants at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
B. Jacobs
Top passer
T. Dilfer
Biggest EPA play
(13:09) 12-T.Dilfer sacked at NYG 23 for -8 yards (72-O.Umenyiora). FUMBLES (72-O.Umenyior…
Game date
2007-10-21

Game summary

The New York Giants beat the San Francisco 49ers 33–15 on 2007-10-21. B. Jacobs posted a game-high +5.89 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
San Francisco 49ers0726015
New York Giants61377033

Scoring Map

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

SFSan Francisco 49ers
NYGNew York Giants

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NYGNew York Giants
    Q1 7:55TD
    ATA. Toomer

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 4
    Score
    0-6

    (7:55) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 81-A.Toomer for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q2 10:01TD
    ABA. Battle

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 17
    Score
    6-6

    (10:01) 12-T.Dilfer pass deep left to 83-A.Battle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q2 9:50XP
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    7-6

    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.

  4. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 6:24TD
    BJB. Jacobs

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 5
    Score
    7-12

    (6:24) 27-B.Jacobs right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 6:15XP
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 2
    Score
    7-13

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

  6. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 2:57FG
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 11
    Score
    7-16

    (2:57) 9-L.Tynes 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.

  7. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 0:21FG
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 21
    Score
    7-19

    (:21) 9-L.Tynes 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.

  8. NYGNew York Giants
    Q3 13:09TD
    OUO. Umenyiora

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 15
    Score
    7-25

    (13:09) 12-T.Dilfer sacked at NYG 23 for -8 yards (72-O.Umenyiora). FUMBLES (72-O.Umenyiora), RECOVERED by NYG-72-O.Umenyiora at NYG 25. 72-O.Umenyiora for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Officially, a 10 yard sack.

  9. NYGNew York Giants
    Q3 12:53XP
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 2
    Score
    7-26

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

  10. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q3 9:01Safety
    JFJ. Feagles

    Points+2

    Yard line
    SF 95
    Score
    9-26

    (9:01) 18-J.Feagles punt is BLOCKED by 44-M.Norris, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.

  11. NYGNew York Giants
    Q4 10:59TD
    JSJ. Shockey

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 2
    Score
    9-32

    (10:59) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 80-J.Shockey for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. NYGNew York Giants
    Q4 10:50XP
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 2
    Score
    9-33

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

  13. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 0:21TD
    Drake Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 1
    Score
    15-33

    (:21) 12-T.Dilfer pass short middle to 82-D.Jackson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1B. Jacobs · New York Giants · Rushing · +5.89 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  2. 2J. Shockey · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.77 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
  3. 3A. Battle · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.70 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
  4. 4A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.81 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
  5. 5V. Davis · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.78 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
  6. 6P. Burress · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.74 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
  7. 7A. Lelie · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.13 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
  8. 8B. Gilmore · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.85 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

B. Jacobs — NYG · Rushing

B. Jacobs posted the highest total EPA (+5.89) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 18 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.

Biggest single play (-11.71 EPA): T. Dilfer — (13:09) 12-T.Dilfer sacked at NYG 23 for -8 yards (72-O.Umenyiora). FUMBLES (72-O.Umenyiora), RECOVERED by NYG-72-O.Umenyiora at NYG 25. 72-O.Umenyiora for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Officially, a 10 yard s

Quarterback report card

T. Dilfer led all passers in efficiency for San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • T. Dilfer (San Francisco 49ers) · 51 dropbacks · 45.1% completion · +1.2% CPOE · -0.32 EPA/play · -16.32 total EPA
  • E. Manning (New York Giants) · 33 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · -7.0% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.40 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatSan Francisco 49ersNew York Giants
Offensive EPA/play-0.162+0.043
Offensive success rate45.6%55.6%
Pass EPA/play-0.320+0.015
Rush EPA/play-0.295+0.087
Defensive EPA/play-0.043+0.162
Defensive success rate44.4%54.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

New York Giants held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.16), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • San Francisco 49ers: -0.16 EPA/play (17th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • New York Giants: +0.04 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • New York Giants: 12 drives, +3.46 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • San Francisco 49ers: 12 drives, -14.54 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • New York Giants — A. Toomer (E. Manning pass) (Q1 7:55)
  • San Francisco 49ers — A. Battle (T. Dilfer pass) (Q2 10:01)
  • New York Giants — B. Jacobs (Q2 6:24)
  • New York Giants — O. Umenyiora (Q3 13:09)
  • New York Giants — J. Shockey (E. Manning pass) (Q4 10:59)
  • Drake JacksonSan Francisco 49ers — Drake Jackson (T. Dilfer pass) (Q4 0:21)

Field goals

  • New York Giants — L. Tynes (Q2 2:57)
  • New York Giants — L. Tynes (Q2 0:21)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 6–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the SF 4 (Q1 7:55) — (7:55) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 81-A.Toomer for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 13–7. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the NYG 17 (Q2 10:01) — (10:01) 12-T.Dilfer pass deep left to 83-A.Battle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 9:50) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; New York Giants found the end zone from the SF 5 (Q2 6:24) — (6:24) 27-B.Jacobs right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 6:15) — 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 SF 11 (Q2 2:57) — (2:57) 9-L.Tynes 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the SF 21 (Q2 0:21) — (:21) 9-L.Tynes 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles..

The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–2. New York Giants found the end zone from the NYG 15 (Q3 13:09); New York Giants added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q3 12:53) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; San Francisco 49ers registered a safety from the SF 95 (Q3 9:01) — (9:01) 18-J.Feagles punt is BLOCKED by 44-M.Norris, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY..

The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–6. New York Giants found the end zone from the SF 2 (Q4 10:59) — (10:59) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 80-J.Shockey for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 10:50) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q4 0:21) — (:21) 12-T.Dilfer pass short middle to 82-D.Jackson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • San Francisco 49ers (Q2 7:33) — (7:33) 12-T.Dilfer FUMBLES (Aborted) at SF 27, RECOVERED by NYG-72-O.Umenyiora at SF 27. 72-O.Umenyiora to SF 27 for no gain (21-F.Gore). [WPA -20.6% · EPA -5.07]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q3 13:09) — (13:09) 12-T.Dilfer sacked at NYG 23 for -8 yards (72-O.Umenyiora). FUMBLES (72-O.Umenyiora), RECOVERED by NYG-72-O.Umenyiora at NYG 25. 72-O.Umenyiora for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Officially, a 10 yard s [WPA -13.3% · EPA -11.71]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q2 6:08) — (6:08) (Shotgun) 12-T.Dilfer pass short right intended for 83-A.Battle INTERCEPTED by 29-S.Madison at SF 36. 29-S.Madison to SF 30 for 6 yards (46-D.Walker). [WPA -10.4% · EPA -4.48]
  • New York Giants (Q1 1:30) — (1:30) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 34-D.Ward INTERCEPTED by 50-D.Smith (92-A.Franklin) at SF 15. 50-D.Smith to SF 19 for 4 yards (69-R.Seubert). [WPA -9.1% · EPA -4.65]
  • New York Giants (Q2 7:49) — (7:49) 18-J.Feagles punts 42 yards to SF 23, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 84-Mike Lewis to SF 30 for 7 yards (51-Z.DeOssie). [WPA -7.0% · EPA -1.00]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • San Francisco 49ers (Q3 13:09) — (13:09) 12-T.Dilfer sacked at NYG 23 for -8 yards (72-O.Umenyiora). FUMBLES (72-O.Umenyiora), RECOVERED by NYG-72-O.Umenyiora at NYG 25. 72-O.Umenyiora for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Officially, a 10 yard s [WPA -13.3% · EPA -11.71]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q4 13:29) — (13:29) 12-T.Dilfer pass short middle intended for 83-A.Battle INTERCEPTED by 58-A.Pierce at SF 33. 58-A.Pierce to SF 5 for 28 yards (12-T.Dilfer). [WPA -1.3% · EPA -5.51]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q2 7:33) — (7:33) 12-T.Dilfer FUMBLES (Aborted) at SF 27, RECOVERED by NYG-72-O.Umenyiora at SF 27. 72-O.Umenyiora to SF 27 for no gain (21-F.Gore). [WPA -20.6% · EPA -5.07]
  • New York Giants (Q1 1:30) — (1:30) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 34-D.Ward INTERCEPTED by 50-D.Smith (92-A.Franklin) at SF 15. 50-D.Smith to SF 19 for 4 yards (69-R.Seubert). [WPA -9.1% · EPA -4.65]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 7:55 · SF 4 · Score 0-6
    (7:55) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 81-A.Toomer for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 10:01 · NYG 17 · Score 6-6
    (10:01) 12-T.Dilfer pass deep left to 83-A.Battle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 9:50 · NYG 2 · Score 7-6
    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
  4. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 6:24 · SF 5 · Score 7-12
    (6:24) 27-B.Jacobs right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 6:15 · SF 2 · Score 7-13
    9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
  6. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 2:57 · SF 11 · Score 7-16
    (2:57) 9-L.Tynes 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
  7. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 0:21 · SF 21 · Score 7-19
    (:21) 9-L.Tynes 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
  8. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 13:09 · NYG 15 · Score 7-25
    (13:09) 12-T.Dilfer sacked at NYG 23 for -8 yards (72-O.Umenyiora). FUMBLES (72-O.Umenyiora), RECOVERED by NYG-72-O.Umenyiora at NYG 25. 72-O.Umenyiora for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Officially, a 10 yard s
  9. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 12:53 · SF 2 · Score 7-26
    9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
  10. San Francisco 49ers Safety (+2) — Q3 9:01 · SF 95 · Score 9-26
    (9:01) 18-J.Feagles punt is BLOCKED by 44-M.Norris, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.
  11. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 10:59 · SF 2 · Score 9-32
    (10:59) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 80-J.Shockey for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 10:50 · SF 2 · Score 9-33
    9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
  13. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 0:21 · NYG 1 · Score 15-33
    (:21) 12-T.Dilfer pass short middle to 82-D.Jackson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

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.
  • B. Jacobs (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 San Francisco 49ers vs New York Giants on 2007-10-21?

The New York Giants beat the San Francisco 49ers 33-15 in Week 7, 2007.

What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs New York Giants?

Q1: San Francisco 49ers 0, New York Giants 6; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 7, New York Giants 13; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 2, New York Giants 7; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 6, New York Giants 7; Final: San Francisco 49ers 15, New York Giants 33.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs New York Giants?

New York Giants touchdown — A. Toomer (E. Manning pass) (Q1 7:55) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — A. Battle (T. Dilfer pass) (Q2 10:01) New York Giants touchdown — B. Jacobs (Q2 6:24) New York Giants touchdown — O. Umenyiora (Q3 13:09) New York Giants touchdown — J. Shockey (E. Manning pass) (Q4 10:59) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — D. Jackson (T. Dilfer pass) (Q4 0:21) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q2 2:57, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q2 0:21, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs New York Giants?

T. Dilfer (San Francisco 49ers), 45.1% completion, +1.2% CPOE, -0.32 EPA per dropback, -16.32 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 54.5% completion, -7.0% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.40 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs New York Giants?

B. Jacobs (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.89 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 18 snaps.

Season records after this game

San Francisco 49ers

Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L

New York Giants

Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W