Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 41–13 LA
- Halftime
- New York Giants 13–6 LA at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- E. Manning
- Top passer
- M. Bulger
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:42) 10-M.Bulger pass short left intended for 82-D.Hall INTERCEPTED by 91-J.Tuck at LA 4…
- Game date
- 2008-09-14
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the LA 41–13 on 2008-09-14. E. Manning posted a game-high +15.32 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 7 | 6 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 41 |
 LA | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants(6:20) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 17-P.Burress for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(14:19) 3-J.Brown 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(8:20) 5-J.Carney 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(2:00) 3-J.Brown 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(:06) 5-J.Carney 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(8:55) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 81-A.Toomer for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(10:58) 10-M.Bulger pass deep middle to 81-T.Holt for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(7:25) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 44-A.Bradshaw for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYG-17-P.Burress, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(5:42) 10-M.Bulger pass short left intended for 82-D.Hall INTERCEPTED by 91-J.Tuck at LA 41. 91-J.Tuck for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(3:30) 44-A.Bradshaw left end for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
LALAFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 6:20TD PBP. BurressPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 33
- Score
- 6-0
(6:20) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 17-P.Burress for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 6:11XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 7-0
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- LALA
Q2 14:19FG Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 36
- Score
- 7-3
(14:19) 3-J.Brown 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 8:20FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- LA 21
- Score
- 10-3
(8:20) 5-J.Carney 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- LALA
Q2 2:00FG Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 36
- Score
- 10-6
(2:00) 3-J.Brown 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 0:06FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- LA 15
- Score
- 13-6
(:06) 5-J.Carney 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 8:55TD ATA. ToomerPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 10
- Score
- 19-6
(8:55) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 81-A.Toomer for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 8:48XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 20-6
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- LALA
Q4 10:58TD THT. HoltPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 45
- Score
- 20-12
(10:58) 10-M.Bulger pass deep middle to 81-T.Holt for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q4 10:46XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 20-13
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 7:25TD ABA. BradshawPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 18
- Score
- 26-13
(7:25) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 44-A.Bradshaw for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYG-17-P.Burress, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 7:18XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 27-13
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 5:42TD JTJ. TuckPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 54
- Score
- 33-13
(5:42) 10-M.Bulger pass short left intended for 82-D.Hall INTERCEPTED by 91-J.Tuck at LA 41. 91-J.Tuck for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 5:30XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 34-13
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 3:30TD ABA. BradshawPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 31
- Score
- 40-13
(3:30) 44-A.Bradshaw left end for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 3:23XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 41-13
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +15.32 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 2A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +8.70 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
- 3P. Burress · New York Giants · Receiving · +8.65 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play
- 4A. Bradshaw · New York Giants · Rushing · +4.71 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 5T. Holt · LA · Receiving · +4.20 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 6D. Hixon · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.11 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
- 7
Derick Hall · LA · Receiving · +2.74 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play - 8A. Bradshaw · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.41 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.41 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
E. Manning — NYG · Passing
E. Manning posted the highest total EPA (+15.32) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.46 EPA per play.
E. Manning's top snap (+3.39 EPA): (6:20) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 17-P.Burress for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-9.05 EPA): M. Bulger — (5:42) 10-M.Bulger pass short left intended for 82-D.Hall INTERCEPTED by 91-J.Tuck at LA 41. 91-J.Tuck for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
M. Bulger led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Bulger (LA) · 43 dropbacks · 46.5% completion · -4.4% CPOE · -0.33 EPA/play · -14.38 total EPA
- E. Manning (New York Giants) · 33 dropbacks · 60.6% completion · +12.6% CPOE · +0.46 EPA/play · +15.32 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | LA |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.305 | -0.119 |
| Offensive success rate | 53.2% | 43.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.464 | -0.334 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.264 | -0.155 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.119 | -0.305 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.4% | 46.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.30 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: +0.30 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- LA: -0.12 EPA/play (23rd percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- LA: 11 drives, -9.29 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 11 drives, +24.12 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — P. Burress (E. Manning pass)
- New York Giants — A. Toomer (E. Manning pass)
- LA — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass)
- New York Giants — A. Bradshaw (E. Manning pass)
- New York Giants — J. Tuck
- New York Giants — A. Bradshaw
Field goals
- LA — Ji'Ayir Brown
- New York Giants — J. Carney
- LA — Ji'Ayir Brown
- New York Giants — J. Carney
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the LA 33 (Q1 6:20) — (6:20) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 17-P.Burress for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 6:11) — 5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 6–6. LA connected on a field goal from the NYG 36 (Q2 14:19) — (14:19) 3-J.Brown 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the LA 21 (Q2 8:20) — (8:20) 5-J.Carney 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; LA connected on a field goal from the NYG 36 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 3-J.Brown 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the LA 15 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 5-J.Carney 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the LA 10 (Q3 8:55) — (8:55) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 81-A.Toomer for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 8:48) — 5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 21–7. LA found the end zone from the NYG 45 (Q4 10:58) — (10:58) 10-M.Bulger pass deep middle to 81-T.Holt for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 10:46) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; New York Giants found the end zone from the LA 18 (Q4 7:25); New York Giants added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 7:18) — 5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NYG 54 (Q4 5:42) — (5:42) 10-M.Bulger pass short left intended for 82-D.Hall INTERCEPTED by 91-J.Tuck at LA 41. 91-J.Tuck for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 5:30) — 5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Giants found the end zone from the LA 31 (Q4 3:30) — (3:30) 44-A.Bradshaw left end for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 3:23) — 5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- LA (Q2 4:05) — (4:05) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short middle to 39-S.Jackson to NYG 38 for 22 yards (21-K.Phillips).
- New York Giants (Q2 11:22) — (11:22) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 81-A.Toomer to LA 40 for 18 yards (51-W.Witherspoon).
- LA (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 3-J.Brown 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- New York Giants (Q1 6:20) — (6:20) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 17-P.Burress for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LA (Q2 14:19) — (14:19) 3-J.Brown 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- LA (Q4 5:42) — (5:42) 10-M.Bulger pass short left intended for 82-D.Hall INTERCEPTED by 91-J.Tuck at LA 41. 91-J.Tuck for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q4 3:30) — (3:30) 44-A.Bradshaw left end for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LA (Q4 10:58) — (10:58) 10-M.Bulger pass deep middle to 81-T.Holt for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q1 6:20) — (6:20) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 17-P.Burress for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 6:20 · LA 33 · Score 6-0
(6:20) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 17-P.Burress for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 6:11 · LA 2 · Score 7-0
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - LA FG (+3) — Q2 14:19 · NYG 36 · Score 7-3
(14:19) 3-J.Brown 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 8:20 · LA 21 · Score 10-3
(8:20) 5-J.Carney 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - LA FG (+3) — Q2 2:00 · NYG 36 · Score 10-6
(2:00) 3-J.Brown 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · LA 15 · Score 13-6
(:06) 5-J.Carney 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 8:55 · LA 10 · Score 19-6
(8:55) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 81-A.Toomer for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 8:48 · LA 2 · Score 20-6
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - LA TD (+6) — Q4 10:58 · NYG 45 · Score 20-12
(10:58) 10-M.Bulger pass deep middle to 81-T.Holt for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q4 10:46 · NYG 2 · Score 20-13
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 7:25 · LA 18 · Score 26-13
(7:25) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 44-A.Bradshaw for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYG-17-P.Burress, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 7:18 · LA 2 · Score 27-13
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 5:42 · NYG 54 · Score 33-13
(5:42) 10-M.Bulger pass short left intended for 82-D.Hall INTERCEPTED by 91-J.Tuck at LA 41. 91-J.Tuck for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 5:30 · LA 2 · Score 34-13
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 3:30 · LA 31 · Score 40-13
(3:30) 44-A.Bradshaw left end for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 3:23 · LA 2 · Score 41-13
5-J.Carney 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.
- E. Manning (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- M. Bulger (LA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- E. Manning (NYG) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs LA on 2008-09-14?
The New York Giants beat the LA 41-13 in Week 2, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs LA?
Q1: New York Giants 7, LA 0; Q2: New York Giants 6, LA 6; Q3: New York Giants 7, LA 0; Q4: New York Giants 21, LA 7; Final: New York Giants 41, LA 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs LA?
New York Giants touchdown — P. Burress (E. Manning pass) (Q1 6:20) New York Giants touchdown — A. Toomer (E. Manning pass) (Q3 8:55) LA touchdown — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass) (Q4 10:58) New York Giants touchdown — A. Bradshaw (E. Manning pass) (Q4 7:25) New York Giants touchdown — J. Tuck (Q4 5:42) New York Giants touchdown — A. Bradshaw (Q4 3:30) LA field goal — J. Brown (Q2 14:19, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Carney (Q2 8:20, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Brown (Q2 2:00, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Carney (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs LA?
M. Bulger (LA), 46.5% completion, -4.4% CPOE, -0.33 EPA per dropback, -14.38 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 60.6% completion, +12.6% CPOE, +0.46 EPA per dropback, +15.32 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs LA?
E. Manning (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.32 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+3.39 EPA): (6:20) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 17-P.Burress for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
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