Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 29–17 San Francisco 49ers
- Halftime
- San Francisco 49ers 10–17 New York Giants at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jordan Morgan
- Top passer
- J. O'Sullivan
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:03) 5-J.Carney 35 yard field goal is BLOCKED (99-M.Lawson), Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-…
- Game date
- 2008-10-19
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the San Francisco 49ers 29–17 on 2008-10-19. Jordan Morgan posted a game-high +7.45 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 | |
| 7 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 29 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Jordan Morgan · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +7.45 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play - 2
A. Battle · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +5.66 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.83 EPA/play - 3
P. Burress · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.62 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play - 4
I. Bruce · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.46 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play - 5
Shi Smith · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.39 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play - 6
A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.21 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play - 7

Denzel Ward · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play - 8

Frank Gore Jr. · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.71 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.90 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
Jordan Morgan — SF · Receiving
Jordan Morgan posted the highest total EPA (+7.45) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.49 EPA per play.
Jordan Morgan's top snap (-5.17 EPA): (3:24) 14-J.O'Sullivan pass short right intended for 84-J.Morgan INTERCEPTED by 20-M.Johnson at SF 27. 20-M.Johnson to SF 9 for 18 yards (24-M.Robinson).
Biggest single play (-9.49 EPA): J. Carney — (2:03) 5-J.Carney 35 yard field goal is BLOCKED (99-M.Lawson), Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles, RECOVERED by SF-22-N.Clements at SF 26. 22-N.Clements for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J. O'Sullivan led all passers in efficiency for San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
J. O'Sullivan (San Francisco 49ers) · 39 dropbacks · 41.0% completion · -4.7% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -6.86 total EPA
E. Manning (New York Giants) · 35 dropbacks · 45.7% completion · -5.0% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.01 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.208 | -0.052 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.1% | 45.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.176 | +0.029 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.806 | -0.027 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.052 | +0.208 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.8% | 52.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New York Giants held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.21), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- San Francisco 49ers: -0.21 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: -0.05 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: 14 drives, -4.81 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 13 drives, -14.55 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 — B. Jacobs
New York Giants — B. Jacobs 
San Francisco 49ers — Jordan Morgan (J. O'Sullivan pass)
New York Giants — P. Burress (E. Manning pass)
San Francisco 49ers — N. Clements
Field goals
San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney
New York Giants — J. Carney
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 7–3. New York Giants found the end zone from the SF 26 (Q1 8:04) — (8:04) 27-B.Jacobs right end for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q1 7:52) — 5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the NYG 22 (Q1 4:28) — (4:28) 6-J.Nedney 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 10–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the SF 2 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 27-B.Jacobs left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 14:55) — 5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the NYG 30 (Q2 11:39) — (11:39) 14-J.O'Sullivan pass deep left to 84-J.Morgan for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 11:25) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the SF 3 (Q2 1:56) — (1:56) 5-J.Carney 21 yard field goal 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 SF 6 (Q3 9:13) — (9:13) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 17-P.Burress for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q3 9:01) — 5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the SF 17 (Q3 2:03); San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 1:50) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 5–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the SF 30 (Q4 12:22) — (12:22) 5-J.Carney 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Giants registered a safety from the NYG 80 (Q4 5:08).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q3 2:03) — (2:03) 5-J.Carney 35 yard field goal is BLOCKED (99-M.Lawson), Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles, RECOVERED by SF-22-N.Clements at SF 26. 22-N.Clements for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 3:24) — (3:24) 14-J.O'Sullivan pass short right intended for 84-J.Morgan INTERCEPTED by 20-M.Johnson at SF 27. 20-M.Johnson to SF 9 for 18 yards (24-M.Robinson).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 0:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 14-J.O'Sullivan pass deep middle intended for 83-A.Battle INTERCEPTED by 20-M.Johnson at NYG -4. Touchback.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 11:20) — (11:20) 14-J.O'Sullivan FUMBLES (Aborted) at SF 15, RECOVERED by NYG-97-M.Kiwanuka at SF 18. 97-M.Kiwanuka to SF 18 for no gain (66-E.Heitmann).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 11:39) — (11:39) 14-J.O'Sullivan pass deep left to 84-J.Morgan for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q3 2:03) — (2:03) 5-J.Carney 35 yard field goal is BLOCKED (99-M.Lawson), Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles, RECOVERED by SF-22-N.Clements at SF 26. 22-N.Clements for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 3:24) — (3:24) 14-J.O'Sullivan pass short right intended for 84-J.Morgan INTERCEPTED by 20-M.Johnson at SF 27. 20-M.Johnson to SF 9 for 18 yards (24-M.Robinson).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 11:20) — (11:20) 14-J.O'Sullivan FUMBLES (Aborted) at SF 15, RECOVERED by NYG-97-M.Kiwanuka at SF 18. 97-M.Kiwanuka to SF 18 for no gain (66-E.Heitmann).
- New York Giants (Q3 5:41) — (5:41) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 34-D.Ward to SF 45 for 35 yards (38-D.Goldson, 22-N.Clements).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 8:04 · SF 26 · Score 0-6
(8:04) 27-B.Jacobs right end for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 7:52 · SF 2 · Score 0-7
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q1 4:28 · NYG 22 · Score 3-7
(4:28) 6-J.Nedney 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · SF 2 · Score 3-13
(15:00) 27-B.Jacobs left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 14:55 · SF 2 · Score 3-14
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 11:39 · NYG 30 · Score 9-14
(11:39) 14-J.O'Sullivan pass deep left to 84-J.Morgan for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 11:25 · NYG 2 · Score 10-14
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 1:56 · SF 3 · Score 10-17
(1:56) 5-J.Carney 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 9:13 · SF 6 · Score 10-23
(9:13) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 17-P.Burress for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 9:01 · SF 2 · Score 10-24
5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 2:03 · SF 17 · Score 16-24
(2:03) 5-J.Carney 35 yard field goal is BLOCKED (99-M.Lawson), Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles, RECOVERED by SF-22-N.Clements at SF 26. 22-N.Clements for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 1:50 · NYG 2 · Score 17-24
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 12:22 · SF 30 · Score 17-27
(12:22) 5-J.Carney 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
New York Giants Safety (+2) — Q4 5:08 · NYG 80 · Score 17-29
(5:08) 14-J.O'Sullivan sacked at SF 20 for 0 yards (91-J.Tuck). FUMBLES (91-J.Tuck), touched at SF 12, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. Officially, a sack for 8 yards. Penalty on SF-65-B.Sims,
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.
- Jordan Morgan (San Francisco 49ers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. O'Sullivan (SF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- E. Manning (NYG) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won San Francisco 49ers vs New York Giants on 2008-10-19?
The New York Giants beat the San Francisco 49ers 29-17 in Week 7, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs New York Giants?
Q1: San Francisco 49ers 3, New York Giants 7; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 7, New York Giants 10; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 7, New York Giants 7; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 0, New York Giants 5; Final: San Francisco 49ers 17, New York Giants 29.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs New York Giants?
New York Giants touchdown — B. Jacobs (Q1 8:04) New York Giants touchdown — B. Jacobs (Q2 15:00) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — J. Morgan (J. O'Sullivan pass) (Q2 11:39) New York Giants touchdown — P. Burress (E. Manning pass) (Q3 9:13) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — N. Clements (Q3 2:03) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Nedney (Q1 4:28, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Carney (Q2 1:56, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Carney (Q4 12:22, 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?
J. O'Sullivan (San Francisco 49ers), 41.0% completion, -4.7% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -6.86 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 45.7% completion, -5.0% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.01 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs New York Giants?
Jordan Morgan (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.45 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (-5.17 EPA): (3:24) 14-J.O'Sullivan pass short right intended for 84-J.Morgan INTERCEPTED by 20-M.Johnson at SF 27. 20-M.Johnson to SF 9 for 18 yards (24-M.Robinson)..
Season records after this game
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L
New York Giants
Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W