Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 44–6 Seattle Seahawks
- Halftime
- Seattle Seahawks 6–27 New York Giants at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- E. Manning
- Top passer
- E. Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:17) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right intended for 84-B.Engram INTERCEPTED by 3…
- Game date
- 2008-10-05
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Seattle Seahawks 44–6 on 2008-10-05. E. Manning posted a game-high +14.21 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| 14 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 44 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +14.21 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play - 2
B. Jacobs · New York Giants · Rushing · +9.88 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play - 3
D. Hixon · New York Giants · Receiving · +9.46 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.36 EPA/play - 4
S. Moss · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.52 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play - 5
A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.71 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play - 6

Derek Carr · New York Giants · Passing · +4.60 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.30 EPA/play - 7
B. Engram · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.70 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play - 8
D. Branch · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.68 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 (+14.21) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.53 EPA per play.
E. Manning's top snap (+3.08 EPA): (11:37) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 87-D.Hixon for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-21-K.Jennings, Illegal Contact, declined.
Biggest single play (-5.87 EPA): M. Hasselbeck — (6:17) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right intended for 84-B.Engram INTERCEPTED by 35-K.Dockery at NYG 25. 35-K.Dockery to SEA 31 for 44 yards (43-L.Weaver).
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) · 27 dropbacks · 70.4% completion · +17.7% CPOE · +0.53 EPA/play · +14.21 total EPA
M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 24 dropbacks · 45.8% completion · -5.5% CPOE · -0.27 EPA/play · -6.52 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.115 | +0.374 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.3% | 57.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.298 | +0.649 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.199 | +0.289 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.374 | +0.115 |
| Defensive success rate | 42.5% | 50.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New York Giants held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.37 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Seattle Seahawks: -0.12 EPA/play (23rd percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: +0.37 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: 12 drives, +29.96 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 11 drives, -8.36 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
New York Giants — D. Hixon (E. Manning pass)
New York Giants — B. Jacobs
New York Giants — B. Jacobs
New York Giants — S. Moss (E. Manning pass)
New York Giants — S. Moss (Derek Carr pass)
Field goals
Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare
New York Giants — J. Carney
New York Giants — J. Carney
Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare
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 14–3. New York Giants found the end zone from the SEA 32 (Q1 11:37) — (11:37) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 87-D.Hixon for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-21-K.Jennings, Illegal Contact, declined.; New York Giants added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 11:21) — 5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the NYG 12 (Q1 7:14) — (7:14) 10-O.Mare 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; New York Giants found the end zone from the SEA 3 (Q1 3:51) — (3:51) 27-B.Jacobs right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 3:39) — 5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 13–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the SEA 11 (Q2 14:55) — (14:55) 5-J.Carney 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Giants found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q2 7:31) — (7:31) 27-B.Jacobs right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 7:23) — 5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the SEA 15 (Q2 0:52) — (:52) 5-J.Carney 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the NYG 11 (Q2 0:07) — (:07) 10-O.Mare 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 10–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the SEA 23 (Q3 12:06) — (12:06) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 83-S.Moss for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 11:58) — 5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the SEA 17 (Q3 1:43) — (1:43) 5-J.Carney 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the SEA 5 (Q4 9:34) — (9:34) 8-D.Carr pass short right to 83-S.Moss for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 9:25) — 5-J.Carney 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 12:20) — (12:20) 27-B.Jacobs left end to SEA 32 for 44 yards (25-B.Russell).
- New York Giants (Q1 11:37) — (11:37) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 87-D.Hixon for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-21-K.Jennings, Illegal Contact, declined.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 13:49) — (13:49) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass incomplete short middle to 17-B.McMullen (31-A.Ross) [91-J.Tuck]. SEA-8-M.Hasselbeck was injured during the play.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 7:21) — (7:21) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass incomplete short right to 83-D.Branch (31-A.Ross) [91-J.Tuck].
- New York Giants (Q1 5:44) — (5:44) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 81-A.Toomer to SEA 34 for 22 yards (21-K.Jennings, 56-L.Hill).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 6:17) — (6:17) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right intended for 84-B.Engram INTERCEPTED by 35-K.Dockery at NYG 25. 35-K.Dockery to SEA 31 for 44 yards (43-L.Weaver).
- New York Giants (Q1 11:37) — (11:37) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 87-D.Hixon for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-21-K.Jennings, Illegal Contact, declined.
- New York Giants (Q1 12:20) — (12:20) 27-B.Jacobs left end to SEA 32 for 44 yards (25-B.Russell).
- New York Giants (Q4 11:39) — (11:39) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass incomplete deep right to 82-M.Manningham. PENALTY on SEA-23-M.Trufant, Defensive Pass Interference, 24 yards, enforced at NYG 32 - No Play.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 11:37 · SEA 32 · Score 0-6
(11:37) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 87-D.Hixon for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-21-K.Jennings, Illegal Contact, declined.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 11:21 · SEA 2 · Score 0-7
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 7:14 · NYG 12 · Score 3-7
(7:14) 10-O.Mare 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 3:51 · SEA 3 · Score 3-13
(3:51) 27-B.Jacobs right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 3:39 · SEA 2 · Score 3-14
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 14:55 · SEA 11 · Score 3-17
(14:55) 5-J.Carney 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 7:31 · SEA 1 · Score 3-23
(7:31) 27-B.Jacobs right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 7:23 · SEA 2 · Score 3-24
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 0:52 · SEA 15 · Score 3-27
(:52) 5-J.Carney 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 0:07 · NYG 11 · Score 6-27
(:07) 10-O.Mare 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 12:06 · SEA 23 · Score 6-33
(12:06) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 83-S.Moss for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 11:58 · SEA 2 · Score 6-34
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 1:43 · SEA 17 · Score 6-37
(1:43) 5-J.Carney 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 9:34 · SEA 5 · Score 6-43
(9:34) 8-D.Carr pass short right to 83-S.Moss for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 9:25 · SEA 2 · Score 6-44
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.
- E. Manning (NYG) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- M. Hasselbeck (SEA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs New York Giants on 2008-10-05?
The New York Giants beat the Seattle Seahawks 44-6 in Week 5, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs New York Giants?
Q1: Seattle Seahawks 3, New York Giants 14; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 3, New York Giants 13; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 0, New York Giants 10; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 0, New York Giants 7; Final: Seattle Seahawks 6, New York Giants 44.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs New York Giants?
New York Giants touchdown — D. Hixon (E. Manning pass) (Q1 11:37) New York Giants touchdown — B. Jacobs (Q1 3:51) New York Giants touchdown — B. Jacobs (Q2 7:31) New York Giants touchdown — S. Moss (E. Manning pass) (Q3 12:06) New York Giants touchdown — S. Moss (D. Carr pass) (Q4 9:34) Seattle Seahawks field goal — O. Mare (Q1 7:14, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Carney (Q2 14:55, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Carney (Q2 0:52, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — O. Mare (Q2 0:07, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Carney (Q3 1:43, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs New York Giants?
E. Manning (New York Giants), 70.4% completion, +17.7% CPOE, +0.53 EPA per dropback, +14.21 total passing EPA. M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 45.8% completion, -5.5% CPOE, -0.27 EPA per dropback, -6.52 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs New York Giants?
E. Manning (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.21 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (+3.08 EPA): (11:37) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 87-D.Hixon for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-21-K.Jennings, Illegal Contact, declined..
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
New York Giants
Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W