Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 28–20 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 10–14 New York Giants at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Cornelius Johnson
- Top passer
- D. Stanton
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:34) (Shotgun) 5-D.Stanton pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2010-10-17
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Detroit Lions 28–20 on 2010-10-17. Cornelius Johnson posted a game-high +12.36 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Lions | 7 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
 New York Giants | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DETDetroit Lions(7:53) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short left to 13-N.Burleson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(1:37) 27-B.Jacobs left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels.
(3:24) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 82-M.Manningham for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-C.Avril]. PENALTY on DET-92-C.Avril, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
8-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels.
(:03) 4-J.Hanson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(6:50) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 47-T.Beckum for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
8-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels.
(13:34) (Shotgun) 5-D.Stanton pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(3:33) 27-B.Jacobs left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels.
(2:55) 4-J.Hanson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
NYGNew York GiantsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 7:53TD NBN. BurlesonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 14
- Score
- 6-0
(7:53) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short left to 13-N.Burleson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 7:45XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 7-0
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 1:37TD BJB. JacobsPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 4
- Score
- 7-6
(1:37) 27-B.Jacobs left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 1:30XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 7-7
8-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 3:24TD MMM. ManninghamPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 33
- Score
- 7-13
(3:24) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 82-M.Manningham for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-C.Avril]. PENALTY on DET-92-C.Avril, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 3:14XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 7-14
8-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:03FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NYG 32
- Score
- 10-14
(:03) 4-J.Hanson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 6:50TD TBT. BeckumPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 1
- Score
- 10-20
(6:50) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 47-T.Beckum for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 6:43XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 10-21
8-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 13:34TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 87
- Score
- 16-21
(13:34) (Shotgun) 5-D.Stanton pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 13:17XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 17-21
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 3:33TD BJB. JacobsPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 6
- Score
- 17-27
(3:33) 27-B.Jacobs left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 3:24XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 17-28
8-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 2:55FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NYG 32
- Score
- 20-28
(2:55) 4-J.Hanson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Cornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +12.36 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play
- 2Shi Smith · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.01 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 3S. Hill · Detroit Lions · Passing · +3.48 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 4E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +3.45 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 5A. Bradshaw · New York Giants · Rushing · +2.62 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 6D. Stanton · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +2.51 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.51 EPA/play
- 7B. Jacobs · New York Giants · Rushing · +1.90 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 8M. Manningham · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.74 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.29 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
Cornelius Johnson — DET · Receiving
Cornelius Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+12.36) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.77 EPA per play.
Cornelius Johnson's top snap (+8.41 EPA): (13:34) (Shotgun) 5-D.Stanton pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
D. Stanton led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Stanton (Detroit Lions) · 38 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -6.9% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -5.10 total EPA
- E. Manning (New York Giants) · 35 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +4.9% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +3.45 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.027 | +0.106 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.3% | 51.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.030 | +0.099 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.132 | +0.062 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.106 | -0.027 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.8% | 56.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New York Giants held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs +0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: +0.03 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: +0.11 EPA/play (76th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 12 drives, +2.46 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 12 drives, +8.68 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — N. Burleson
- New York Giants — B. Jacobs
- New York Giants — M. Manningham (E. Manning pass)
- New York Giants — T. Beckum (E. Manning pass)
- Detroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (D. Stanton pass)
- New York Giants — B. Jacobs
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NYG 14 (Q1 7:53) — (7:53) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short left to 13-N.Burleson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 7:45) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; New York Giants found the end zone from the DET 4 (Q1 1:37) — (1:37) 27-B.Jacobs left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 1:30) — 8-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–3. New York Giants found the end zone from the DET 33 (Q2 3:24); New York Giants added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 3:14) — 8-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the NYG 32 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 4-J.Hanson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q3 6:50) — (6:50) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 47-T.Beckum for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 6:43) — 8-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NYG 87 (Q4 13:34) — (13:34) (Shotgun) 5-D.Stanton pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 13:17) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; New York Giants found the end zone from the DET 6 (Q4 3:33) — (3:33) 27-B.Jacobs left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 3:24) — 8-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the NYG 32 (Q4 2:55) — (2:55) 4-J.Hanson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 13:34) — (13:34) (Shotgun) 5-D.Stanton pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 11:17) — (11:17) (Shotgun) 5-D.Stanton sacked at NYG 46 for -8 yards (72-O.Umenyiora). FUMBLES (72-O.Umenyiora), RECOVERED by NYG-91-J.Tuck at NYG 43. 91-J.Tuck to NYG 43 for no gain (66-S.Peterman). Officiall
- Detroit Lions (Q4 5:11) — (5:11) (Shotgun) 5-D.Stanton pass short left to 13-N.Burleson to NYG 42 for 8 yards (34-D.Grant, 31-A.Ross). FUMBLES (34-D.Grant), RECOVERED by NYG-34-D.Grant at NYG 42. 34-D.Grant to NYG 42 for no ga
- New York Giants (Q2 3:24) — (3:24) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 82-M.Manningham for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-C.Avril]. PENALTY on DET-92-C.Avril, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 11:54) — (11:54) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson to DET 39 for 21 yards (21-K.Phillips).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 13:34) — (13:34) (Shotgun) 5-D.Stanton pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q2 3:24) — (3:24) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 82-M.Manningham for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-C.Avril]. PENALTY on DET-92-C.Avril, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 11:17) — (11:17) (Shotgun) 5-D.Stanton sacked at NYG 46 for -8 yards (72-O.Umenyiora). FUMBLES (72-O.Umenyiora), RECOVERED by NYG-91-J.Tuck at NYG 43. 91-J.Tuck to NYG 43 for no gain (66-S.Peterman). Officiall
- Detroit Lions (Q4 5:11) — (5:11) (Shotgun) 5-D.Stanton pass short left to 13-N.Burleson to NYG 42 for 8 yards (34-D.Grant, 31-A.Ross). FUMBLES (34-D.Grant), RECOVERED by NYG-34-D.Grant at NYG 42. 34-D.Grant to NYG 42 for no ga
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 7:53 · NYG 14 · Score 6-0
(7:53) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short left to 13-N.Burleson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 7:45 · NYG 2 · Score 7-0
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 1:37 · DET 4 · Score 7-6
(1:37) 27-B.Jacobs left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 1:30 · DET 2 · Score 7-7
8-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 3:24 · DET 33 · Score 7-13
(3:24) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 82-M.Manningham for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-C.Avril]. PENALTY on DET-92-C.Avril, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 3:14 · DET 2 · Score 7-14
8-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · NYG 32 · Score 10-14
(:03) 4-J.Hanson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 6:50 · DET 1 · Score 10-20
(6:50) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 47-T.Beckum for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 6:43 · DET 2 · Score 10-21
8-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 13:34 · NYG 87 · Score 16-21
(13:34) (Shotgun) 5-D.Stanton pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 13:17 · NYG 2 · Score 17-21
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 3:33 · DET 6 · Score 17-27
(3:33) 27-B.Jacobs left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 3:24 · DET 2 · Score 17-28
8-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 2:55 · NYG 32 · Score 20-28
(2:55) 4-J.Hanson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
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.
- Cornelius Johnson (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- D. Stanton (DET) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- E. Manning (NYG) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs New York Giants on 2010-10-17?
The New York Giants beat the Detroit Lions 28-20 in Week 6, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs New York Giants?
Q1: Detroit Lions 7, New York Giants 7; Q2: Detroit Lions 3, New York Giants 7; Q3: Detroit Lions 0, New York Giants 7; Q4: Detroit Lions 10, New York Giants 7; Final: Detroit Lions 20, New York Giants 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs New York Giants?
Detroit Lions touchdown — N. Burleson (Q1 7:53) New York Giants touchdown — B. Jacobs (Q1 1:37) New York Giants touchdown — M. Manningham (E. Manning pass) (Q2 3:24) New York Giants touchdown — T. Beckum (E. Manning pass) (Q3 6:50) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (D. Stanton pass) (Q4 13:34) New York Giants touchdown — B. Jacobs (Q4 3:33) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q4 2:55, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs New York Giants?
D. Stanton (Detroit Lions), 50.0% completion, -6.9% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -5.10 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 57.1% completion, +4.9% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +3.45 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs New York Giants?
Cornelius Johnson (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.36 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+8.41 EPA): (13:34) (Shotgun) 5-D.Stanton pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L
New York Giants
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W
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