Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 24–0 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- New York Giants 14–0 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- E. Manning
- Top passer
- E. Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:35) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 83-S.Moss for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2009-09-27
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24–0 on 2009-09-27. E. Manning posted a game-high +13.06 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 7 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants(8:10) 27-B.Jacobs up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(15:00) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 12-S.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(5:53) (Field Goal formation) 9-L.Tynes 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(12:35) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 83-S.Moss for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
TBTampa Bay BuccaneersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 8:10TD BJB. JacobsPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 6
- Score
- 6-0
(8:10) 27-B.Jacobs up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 8:05XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 7-0
(Kick formation) 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 4
- Score
- 13-0
(15:00) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 12-S.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 14:54XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 14-0
(Kick formation) 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 5:53FG LTL. TynesPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 8
- Score
- 17-0
(5:53) (Field Goal formation) 9-L.Tynes 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 12:35TD SMS. MossPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 18
- Score
- 23-0
(12:35) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 83-S.Moss for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 12:26XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 24-0
(Kick formation) 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +13.06 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 2Shi Smith · New York Giants · Receiving · +8.68 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
- 3A. Bradshaw · New York Giants · Rushing · +4.25 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 4S. Moss · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.29 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.29 EPA/play
- 5M. Manningham · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.99 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 6S. Stroughter · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.13 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 7T. Beckum · New York Giants · Receiving · +0.47 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 8
Connor Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +0.33 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.16 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 (+13.06) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 26 counted snaps, they averaged +0.50 EPA per play.
E. Manning's top snap (+3.29 EPA): (12:35) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 83-S.Moss for 18 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) · 26 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · -0.9% CPOE · +0.50 EPA/play · +13.06 total EPA
- B. Leftwich (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 17 dropbacks · 41.2% completion · -11.2% CPOE · -0.83 EPA/play · -14.16 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.124 | -0.329 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.7% | 35.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.438 | -0.486 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.086 | -0.344 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.329 | -0.124 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.7% | 54.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.33), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: +0.12 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.33 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: 10 drives, +11.44 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10 drives, -16.79 total EPA, 0 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 — Shi Smith (E. Manning pass)
- New York Giants — S. Moss (E. Manning pass)
Field goals
- 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 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the TB 6 (Q1 8:10) — (8:10) 27-B.Jacobs up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 8:05) — (Kick formation) 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the TB 4 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 12-S.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 14:54) — (Kick formation) 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the TB 8 (Q3 5:53) — (5:53) (Field Goal formation) 9-L.Tynes 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the TB 18 (Q4 12:35) — (12:35) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 83-S.Moss for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 12:26) — (Kick formation) 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 4:08) — (4:08) 7-B.Leftwich pass deep right intended for 82-K.Winslow INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Thomas [94-M.Kiwanuka] at NYG 31. 24-T.Thomas to NYG 34 for 3 yards (82-K.Winslow).
- New York Giants (Q1 2:08) — (2:08) 44-A.Bradshaw right tackle to TB 9 for 38 yards (96-T.Crowder).
- New York Giants (Q2 0:25) — (:25) (Field Goal formation) 9-L.Tynes 21 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- New York Giants (Q1 10:21) — (10:21) 27-B.Jacobs right tackle to TB 32 for 11 yards (51-B.Ruud).
- New York Giants (Q3 12:26) — (12:26) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 82-M.Manningham to NYG 46 for 20 yards (51-B.Ruud).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q4 12:35) — (12:35) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 83-S.Moss for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 4:08) — (4:08) 7-B.Leftwich pass deep right intended for 82-K.Winslow INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Thomas [94-M.Kiwanuka] at NYG 31. 24-T.Thomas to NYG 34 for 3 yards (82-K.Winslow).
- New York Giants (Q2 0:25) — (:25) (Field Goal formation) 9-L.Tynes 21 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- New York Giants (Q3 12:26) — (12:26) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 82-M.Manningham to NYG 46 for 20 yards (51-B.Ruud).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 8:10 · TB 6 · Score 6-0
(8:10) 27-B.Jacobs up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 8:05 · TB 2 · Score 7-0
(Kick formation) 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · TB 4 · Score 13-0
(15:00) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 12-S.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 14:54 · TB 2 · Score 14-0
(Kick formation) 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 5:53 · TB 8 · Score 17-0
(5:53) (Field Goal formation) 9-L.Tynes 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 12:35 · TB 18 · Score 23-0
(12:35) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 83-S.Moss for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 12:26 · TB 2 · Score 24-0
(Kick formation) 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, 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.
- B. Leftwich (TB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2009-09-27?
The New York Giants beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-0 in Week 3, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: New York Giants 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q2: New York Giants 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q3: New York Giants 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q4: New York Giants 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Final: New York Giants 24, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
New York Giants touchdown — B. Jacobs (Q1 8:10) New York Giants touchdown — S. Smith (E. Manning pass) (Q2 15:00) New York Giants touchdown — S. Moss (E. Manning pass) (Q4 12:35) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q3 5:53, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
E. Manning (New York Giants), 53.8% completion, -0.9% CPOE, +0.50 EPA per dropback, +13.06 total passing EPA. B. Leftwich (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 41.2% completion, -11.2% CPOE, -0.83 EPA per dropback, -14.16 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
E. Manning (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.06 total EPA on Passing plays. across 26 snaps. Their top snap (+3.29 EPA): (12:35) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 83-S.Moss for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L
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