Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 24–2 Atlanta Falcons
- Halftime
- Atlanta Falcons 2–7 New York Giants at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- E. Manning
- Top passer
- Matt Ryan
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:58) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 88-H.Nicks for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN [56-…
- Game date
- 2012-01-08
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Atlanta Falcons 24–2 on 2012-01-08. E. Manning posted a game-high +15.25 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta Falcons | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
 New York Giants | 7 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ATLAtlanta Falcons(13:50) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass incomplete short right [36-J.Sanders]. PENALTY on NYG-10-E.Manning, Intentional Grounding, 13 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY.
(2:55) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 88-H.Nicks for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
(7:55) 9-L.Tynes 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
(2:58) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 88-H.Nicks for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN [56-S.Weatherspoon].
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
(10:04) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 82-M.Manningham for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
NYGNew York GiantsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 13:50Safety EME. ManningPoints+2
- Yard line
- ATL 87
- Score
- 2-0
(13:50) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass incomplete short right [36-J.Sanders]. PENALTY on NYG-10-E.Manning, Intentional Grounding, 13 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 2:55TD HNH. NicksPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 4
- Score
- 2-6
(2:55) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 88-H.Nicks for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 2:47XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 2-7
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 7:55FG LTL. TynesPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 4
- Score
- 2-10
(7:55) 9-L.Tynes 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 2:58TD HNH. NicksPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 72
- Score
- 2-16
(2:58) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 88-H.Nicks for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN [56-S.Weatherspoon].
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 2:44XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 2-17
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 10:04TD MMM. ManninghamPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 27
- Score
- 2-23
(10:04) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 82-M.Manningham for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 9:55XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 2-24
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +15.25 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 2H. Nicks · New York Giants · Receiving · +7.78 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 3M. Manningham · New York Giants · Receiving · +6.92 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
- 4B. Jacobs · New York Giants · Rushing · +3.65 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 5
Justin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.71 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play - 6T. Gonzalez · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.13 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 7Justin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +1.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 8V. Cruz · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.01 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.20 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 (+15.25) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.42 EPA per play.
E. Manning's top snap (+6.40 EPA): (2:58) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 88-H.Nicks for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN [56-S.Weatherspoon].
Quarterback report card
Matt Ryan led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 44 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · +1.6% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -4.07 total EPA
- E. Manning (New York Giants) · 36 dropbacks · 63.9% completion · +11.0% CPOE · +0.42 EPA/play · +15.25 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.145 | +0.138 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.2% | 45.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.092 | +0.424 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.477 | -0.043 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.138 | +0.145 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.4% | 58.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New York Giants held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Atlanta Falcons: -0.14 EPA/play (18th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: +0.14 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, -11.59 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 11 drives, +10.92 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — H. Nicks (E. Manning pass)
- New York Giants — H. Nicks (E. Manning pass)
- New York Giants — M. Manningham (E. Manning pass)
Field goals
- 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 7–2. Atlanta Falcons registered a safety from the ATL 87 (Q2 13:50); New York Giants found the end zone from the ATL 4 (Q2 2:55) — (2:55) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 88-H.Nicks for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 2:47) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 10–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the ATL 4 (Q3 7:55) — (7:55) 9-L.Tynes 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; New York Giants found the end zone from the ATL 72 (Q3 2:58) — (2:58) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 88-H.Nicks for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN [56-S.Weatherspoon].; New York Giants added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 2:44) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the ATL 27 (Q4 10:04) — (10:04) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 82-M.Manningham for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 9:55) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q2 13:50) — (13:50) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass incomplete short right [36-J.Sanders]. PENALTY on NYG-10-E.Manning, Intentional Grounding, 13 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY.
- New York Giants (Q2 5:58) — (5:58) 27-B.Jacobs right end to ATL 15 for 34 yards (36-J.Sanders, 23-D.Robinson).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 2-M.Ryan up the middle to NYG 24 for no gain (59-M.Boley, 97-L.Joseph).
- New York Giants (Q3 10:16) — (10:16) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 80-V.Cruz to ATL 35 for 22 yards (24-D.Franks) [56-S.Weatherspoon].
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 10:31) — (10:31) 5-M.Bosher punts 27 yards to NYG 15, Center-82-J.Zelenka, fair catch by 36-W.Blackmon.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q3 2:58) — (2:58) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 88-H.Nicks for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN [56-S.Weatherspoon].
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 4:21) — (4:21) 2-M.Ryan up the middle to NYG 21 for no gain (90-J.Pierre-Paul, 93-C.Blackburn).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 2-M.Ryan up the middle to NYG 24 for no gain (59-M.Boley, 97-L.Joseph).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 1:07) — (1:07) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at NYG 25 for -8 yards (72-O.Umenyiora).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons Safety (+2) — Q2 13:50 · ATL 87 · Score 2-0
(13:50) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass incomplete short right [36-J.Sanders]. PENALTY on NYG-10-E.Manning, Intentional Grounding, 13 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 2:55 · ATL 4 · Score 2-6
(2:55) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 88-H.Nicks for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 2:47 · ATL 2 · Score 2-7
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 7:55 · ATL 4 · Score 2-10
(7:55) 9-L.Tynes 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 2:58 · ATL 72 · Score 2-16
(2:58) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 88-H.Nicks for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN [56-S.Weatherspoon]. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 2:44 · ATL 2 · Score 2-17
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 10:04 · ATL 27 · Score 2-23
(10:04) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 82-M.Manningham for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 9:55 · ATL 2 · Score 2-24
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
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.
- E. Manning (NYG) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs New York Giants on 2012-01-08?
The New York Giants beat the Atlanta Falcons 24-2 in Week 18, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs New York Giants?
Q2: Atlanta Falcons 2, New York Giants 7; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 0, New York Giants 10; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 0, New York Giants 7; Final: Atlanta Falcons 2, New York Giants 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs New York Giants?
New York Giants touchdown — H. Nicks (E. Manning pass) (Q2 2:55) New York Giants touchdown — H. Nicks (E. Manning pass) (Q3 2:58) New York Giants touchdown — M. Manningham (E. Manning pass) (Q4 10:04) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q3 7:55, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs New York Giants?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 54.5% completion, +1.6% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -4.07 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 63.9% completion, +11.0% CPOE, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +15.25 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs New York Giants?
E. Manning (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.25 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+6.40 EPA): (2:58) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 88-H.Nicks for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN [56-S.Weatherspoon]..
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 10-6 Now 10-7 L
New York Giants
Entered 9-7 Now 10-7 W
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