Quick answer
- Winner
- Arizona Cardinals
- Final score
- Arizona Cardinals 24–17 New York Giants
- Halftime
- Arizona Cardinals 10–14 New York Giants at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- H. Nicks
- Top passer
- E. Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:23) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 88-H.Nicks for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball…
- Game date
- 2009-10-25
Game summary
The Arizona Cardinals beat the New York Giants 24–17 on 2009-10-25, overcoming New York Giants's 14–10 halftime lead. H. Nicks posted a game-high +4.87 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Cardinals | 10 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
 New York Giants | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ARIArizona Cardinals(13:34) 27-B.Jacobs up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(4:31) 26-C.Wells left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
(2:23) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 88-H.Nicks for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball batted by ARI #29 - D.Rodgers-Cromartie and caught by H.Nicks.
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(:20) 1-N.Rackers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
(10:23) 34-T.Hightower left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
(2:40) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 31-J.Wright for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
(8:28) 9-L.Tynes 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
NYGNew York GiantsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 13:34TD BJB. JacobsPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 4
- Score
- 0-6
(13:34) 27-B.Jacobs up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 13:28XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 0-7
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 4:31TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYG 13
- Score
- 6-7
(4:31) 26-C.Wells left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 4:18XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 7-7
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 2:23TD HNH. NicksPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 62
- Score
- 7-13
(2:23) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 88-H.Nicks for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball batted by ARI #29 - D.Rodgers-Cromartie and caught by H.Nicks.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 2:09XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 7-14
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:20FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 12
- Score
- 10-14
(:20) 1-N.Rackers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 10:23TD THT. HightowerPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 1
- Score
- 16-14
(10:23) 34-T.Hightower left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 10:19XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 17-14
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 2:40TD Jacardia WrightPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 6
- Score
- 23-14
(2:40) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 31-J.Wright for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 2:32XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 24-14
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 8:28FG LTL. TynesPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 24-17
(8:28) 9-L.Tynes 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1H. Nicks · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.87 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 2B. Jacobs · New York Giants · Rushing · +2.95 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 3A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.72 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 4Jacardia Wright · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.14 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.14 EPA/play
- 5Carson Wells · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +1.88 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 6Shi Smith · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.48 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 7S. Breaston · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.25 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 8A. Becht · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.62 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.62 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
H. Nicks — NYG · Receiving
H. Nicks posted the highest total EPA (+4.87) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.70 EPA per play.
H. Nicks's top snap (+6.39 EPA): (2:23) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 88-H.Nicks for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball batted by ARI #29 - D.Rodgers-Cromartie and caught by H.Nicks.
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) · 42 dropbacks · 45.2% completion · -8.0% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -6.60 total EPA
- Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals) · 40 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -8.1% CPOE · -0.11 EPA/play · -4.41 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.063 | -0.159 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.9% | 36.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.143 | -0.157 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.153 | -0.149 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.159 | +0.063 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.0% | 53.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Arizona Cardinals generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.16), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.06 EPA/play (36th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: -0.16 EPA/play (17th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 15 drives, -5.13 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 15 drives, -14.16 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
- Arizona Cardinals — Carson Wells
- New York Giants — H. Nicks (E. Manning pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — T. Hightower
- Arizona Cardinals — Jacardia Wright (Kade Warner pass)
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers
- New York Giants — L. Tynes
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–10. New York Giants found the end zone from the ARI 4 (Q2 13:34) — (13:34) 27-B.Jacobs up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 13:28) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NYG 13 (Q2 4:31) — (4:31) 26-C.Wells left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 4:18) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.; New York Giants found the end zone from the ARI 62 (Q2 2:23); New York Giants added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 2:09) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the NYG 12 (Q2 0:20) — (:20) 1-N.Rackers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 14–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q3 10:23) — (10:23) 34-T.Hightower left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 10:19) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NYG 6 (Q3 2:40) — (2:40) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 31-J.Wright for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 2:32) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the ARI 2 (Q4 8:28) — (8:28) 9-L.Tynes 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q2 2:23) — (2:23) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 88-H.Nicks for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball batted by ARI #29 - D.Rodgers-Cromartie and caught by H.Nicks.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 13:05) — (13:05) 34-T.Hightower left guard to NYG 28 for -1 yards (91-J.Tuck). New York Giants challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 34-T.Hightower left guard to NYG 28 for -1 yards (91-J.Tu
- New York Giants (Q4 1:15) — (1:15) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right intended for 12-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Rolle at ARI 21. 21-A.Rolle pushed ob at ARI 22 for 1 yard (12-S.Smith).
- New York Giants (Q3 4:19) — (4:19) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right intended for 27-B.Jacobs INTERCEPTED by 24-A.Wilson (93-C.Campbell) at NYG 24. 24-A.Wilson to NYG 20 for 4 yards (27-B.Jacobs).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 12:28) — (12:28) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald to NYG 7 for 27 yards (41-C.Brown).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q2 2:23) — (2:23) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 88-H.Nicks for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball batted by ARI #29 - D.Rodgers-Cromartie and caught by H.Nicks.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 13:05) — (13:05) 34-T.Hightower left guard to NYG 28 for -1 yards (91-J.Tuck). New York Giants challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 34-T.Hightower left guard to NYG 28 for -1 yards (91-J.Tu
- New York Giants (Q3 4:19) — (4:19) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right intended for 27-B.Jacobs INTERCEPTED by 24-A.Wilson (93-C.Campbell) at NYG 24. 24-A.Wilson to NYG 20 for 4 yards (27-B.Jacobs).
- New York Giants (Q4 4:03) — (4:03) (Shotgun) 44-A.Bradshaw left tackle to ARI 44 for 14 yards (22-M.Ware, 21-A.Rolle). FUMBLES (22-M.Ware), RECOVERED by ARI-22-M.Ware at ARI 42. 22-M.Ware to ARI 42 for no gain (69-R.Seubert).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 13:34 · ARI 4 · Score 0-6
(13:34) 27-B.Jacobs up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 13:28 · ARI 2 · Score 0-7
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 4:31 · NYG 13 · Score 6-7
(4:31) 26-C.Wells left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 4:18 · NYG 2 · Score 7-7
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 2:23 · ARI 62 · Score 7-13
(2:23) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 88-H.Nicks for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball batted by ARI #29 - D.Rodgers-Cromartie and caught by H.Nicks. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 2:09 · ARI 2 · Score 7-14
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 0:20 · NYG 12 · Score 10-14
(:20) 1-N.Rackers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 10:23 · NYG 1 · Score 16-14
(10:23) 34-T.Hightower left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 10:19 · NYG 2 · Score 17-14
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 2:40 · NYG 6 · Score 23-14
(2:40) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 31-J.Wright for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 2:32 · NYG 2 · Score 24-14
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 8:28 · ARI 2 · Score 24-17
(8:28) 9-L.Tynes 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Arizona Cardinals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- H. Nicks (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- E. Manning (NYG) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs New York Giants on 2009-10-25?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the New York Giants 24-17 in Week 7, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs New York Giants?
Q2: Arizona Cardinals 10, New York Giants 14; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 14, New York Giants 0; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 0, New York Giants 3; Final: Arizona Cardinals 24, New York Giants 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs New York Giants?
New York Giants touchdown — B. Jacobs (Q2 13:34) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — C. Wells (Q2 4:31) New York Giants touchdown — H. Nicks (E. Manning pass) (Q2 2:23) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — T. Hightower (Q3 10:23) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Wright (K. Warner pass) (Q3 2:40) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 0:20, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q4 8:28, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs New York Giants?
E. Manning (New York Giants), 45.2% completion, -8.0% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -6.60 total passing EPA. Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals), 50.0% completion, -8.1% CPOE, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -4.41 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs New York Giants?
H. Nicks (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.87 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+6.39 EPA): (2:23) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 88-H.Nicks for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball batted by ARI #29 - D.Rodgers-Cromartie and caught by H.Nicks..
Was Arizona Cardinals vs New York Giants a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Arizona Cardinals won 24-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W
New York Giants
Entered 5-1 Now 5-2 L
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