Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 23–17 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- Washington Commanders 7–17 New York Giants at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- E. Manning
- Top passer
- E. Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:29) 17-J.Campbell sacked at WAS 37 for -11 yards (72-O.Umenyiora). FUMBLES (72-O.Umenyi…
- Game date
- 2009-09-13
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Washington Commanders 23–17 on 2009-09-13. E. Manning posted a game-high +9.30 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Washington Commanders | 0 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
 New York Giants | 3 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
WASWashington Commanders(7:45) 9-L.Tynes 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(10:22) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 82-M.Manningham for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(2:29) 17-J.Campbell sacked at WAS 37 for -11 yards (72-O.Umenyiora). FUMBLES (72-O.Umenyiora), RECOVERED by NYG-72-O.Umenyiora at WAS 37. 72-O.Umenyiora for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(:33) (Field Goal formation) 3-H.Smith right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith.
(:56) 6-S.Suisham 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith.
(11:08) 9-L.Tynes 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(3:22) 9-L.Tynes 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(1:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep middle to 47-C.Cooley for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith.
NYGNew York GiantsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 7:45FG LTL. TynesPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 11
- Score
- 0-3
(7:45) 9-L.Tynes 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 10:22TD MMM. ManninghamPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 30
- Score
- 0-9
(10:22) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 82-M.Manningham for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 10:10XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 0-10
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 2:29TD OUO. UmenyioraPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 52
- Score
- 0-16
(2:29) 17-J.Campbell sacked at WAS 37 for -11 yards (72-O.Umenyiora). FUMBLES (72-O.Umenyiora), RECOVERED by NYG-72-O.Umenyiora at WAS 37. 72-O.Umenyiora for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 2:11XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 0-17
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:33TD Harrison SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 8
- Score
- 6-17
(:33) (Field Goal formation) 3-H.Smith right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:21XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 7-17
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 0:56FG SSS. SuishamPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 9
- Score
- 10-17
(:56) 6-S.Suisham 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 11:08FG LTL. TynesPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 27
- Score
- 10-20
(11:08) 9-L.Tynes 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 3:22FG LTL. TynesPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 10
- Score
- 10-23
(3:22) 9-L.Tynes 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 1:37TD CCC. CooleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 17
- Score
- 16-23
(1:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep middle to 47-C.Cooley for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 1:30XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 17-23
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +9.30 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 2A.Randle El · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.87 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 3M. Manningham · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.38 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
- 4K. Boss · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.10 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
- 5Harrison Smith · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +4.37 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.37 EPA/play
- 6C. Cooley · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.19 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 7Shi Smith · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.71 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 8M. Kelly · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.09 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.09 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 (+9.30) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.
E. Manning's top snap (-4.55 EPA): (3:05) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle intended for 12-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Hall (30-L.Landry) at NYG 29. 23-D.Hall pushed ob at NYG 11 for 18 yards (27-B.Jacobs).
Biggest single play (-8.59 EPA): Jihaad Campbell — (2:29) 17-J.Campbell sacked at WAS 37 for -11 yards (72-O.Umenyiora). FUMBLES (72-O.Umenyiora), RECOVERED by NYG-72-O.Umenyiora at WAS 37. 72-O.Umenyiora for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 33 dropbacks · 60.6% completion · +3.9% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +9.30 total EPA
Jihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders) · 29 dropbacks · 65.5% completion · +8.4% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -2.20 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.058 | +0.030 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.3% | 48.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.130 | +0.282 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.116 | -0.358 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.030 | +0.058 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.3% | 54.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New York Giants held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Washington Commanders: -0.06 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: +0.03 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: 11 drives, +2.30 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 10 drives, -3.69 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — M. Manningham (E. Manning pass)
- New York Giants — O. Umenyiora
- Washington Commanders — Harrison Smith
- Washington Commanders — C. Cooley (Jihaad Campbell pass)
Field goals
- New York Giants — L. Tynes
- Washington Commanders — S. Suisham
- New York Giants — L. Tynes
- New York Giants — L. Tynes
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 11 (Q1 7:45) — (7:45) 9-L.Tynes 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 30 (Q2 10:22) — (10:22) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 82-M.Manningham for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 10:10) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NYG 52 (Q2 2:29); New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 2:11) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 8 (Q2 0:33) — (:33) (Field Goal formation) 3-H.Smith right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 0:21) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 9 (Q3 0:56) — (:56) 6-S.Suisham 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–6. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 27 (Q4 11:08) — (11:08) 9-L.Tynes 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 10 (Q4 3:22) — (3:22) 9-L.Tynes 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 17 (Q4 1:37) — (1:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep middle to 47-C.Cooley for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 1:30) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 2:29) — (2:29) 17-J.Campbell sacked at WAS 37 for -11 yards (72-O.Umenyiora). FUMBLES (72-O.Umenyiora), RECOVERED by NYG-72-O.Umenyiora at WAS 37. 72-O.Umenyiora for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q2 10:22) — (10:22) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 82-M.Manningham for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 7:32) — (7:32) 26-C.Portis left guard pushed ob at NYG 37 for 34 yards (20-M.Johnson).
- New York Giants (Q1 12:13) — (12:13) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 82-M.Manningham to WAS 36 for 25 yards (23-D.Hall).
- New York Giants (Q3 3:05) — (3:05) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle intended for 12-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Hall (30-L.Landry) at NYG 29. 23-D.Hall pushed ob at NYG 11 for 18 yards (27-B.Jacobs).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 2:29) — (2:29) 17-J.Campbell sacked at WAS 37 for -11 yards (72-O.Umenyiora). FUMBLES (72-O.Umenyiora), RECOVERED by NYG-72-O.Umenyiora at WAS 37. 72-O.Umenyiora for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q3 3:05) — (3:05) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle intended for 12-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Hall (30-L.Landry) at NYG 29. 23-D.Hall pushed ob at NYG 11 for 18 yards (27-B.Jacobs).
- Washington Commanders (Q2 0:33) — (:33) (Field Goal formation) 3-H.Smith right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q2 10:22) — (10:22) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 82-M.Manningham for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 7:45 · WAS 11 · Score 0-3
(7:45) 9-L.Tynes 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 10:22 · WAS 30 · Score 0-9
(10:22) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 82-M.Manningham for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 10:10 · WAS 2 · Score 0-10
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 2:29 · NYG 52 · Score 0-16
(2:29) 17-J.Campbell sacked at WAS 37 for -11 yards (72-O.Umenyiora). FUMBLES (72-O.Umenyiora), RECOVERED by NYG-72-O.Umenyiora at WAS 37. 72-O.Umenyiora for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 2:11 · WAS 2 · Score 0-17
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 0:33 · NYG 8 · Score 6-17
(:33) (Field Goal formation) 3-H.Smith right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 0:21 · NYG 2 · Score 7-17
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 0:56 · NYG 9 · Score 10-17
(:56) 6-S.Suisham 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 11:08 · WAS 27 · Score 10-20
(11:08) 9-L.Tynes 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 3:22 · WAS 10 · Score 10-23
(3:22) 9-L.Tynes 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 1:37 · NYG 17 · Score 16-23
(1:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep middle to 47-C.Cooley for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 1:30 · NYG 2 · Score 17-23
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- 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).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs New York Giants on 2009-09-13?
The New York Giants beat the Washington Commanders 23-17 in Week 1, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
Q1: Washington Commanders 0, New York Giants 3; Q2: Washington Commanders 7, New York Giants 14; Q3: Washington Commanders 3, New York Giants 0; Q4: Washington Commanders 7, New York Giants 6; Final: Washington Commanders 17, New York Giants 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
New York Giants touchdown — M. Manningham (E. Manning pass) (Q2 10:22) New York Giants touchdown — O. Umenyiora (Q2 2:29) Washington Commanders touchdown — H. Smith (Q2 0:33) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Cooley (J. Campbell pass) (Q4 1:37) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q1 7:45, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — S. Suisham (Q3 0:56, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q4 11:08, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q4 3:22, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
E. Manning (New York Giants), 60.6% completion, +3.9% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +9.30 total passing EPA. Jihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders), 65.5% completion, +8.4% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -2.20 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
E. Manning (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.30 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (-4.55 EPA): (3:05) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle intended for 12-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Hall (30-L.Landry) at NYG 29. 23-D.Hall pushed ob at NYG 11 for 18 yards (27-B.Jacobs)..
Was Washington Commanders vs New York Giants a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. New York Giants won 23-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Now 0-1 L
New York Giants
Now 1-0 W
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