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NFL · Week 3 · September 25, 2011 · 12 min read

New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 2011 Week 3 Recap

Giants defeat Eagles 29–16 in Week 3

V.Cruz led Fantasy Impact as Giants prevailed in a 29–16 Week 3 finish.

New York Giants 29 2–1 Winner
Final 29–16
Philadelphia Eagles 16 1–2
Winner
New York Giants
Final score
29–16
Halftime
New York Giants 14–13 Philadelphia Eagles
Top passer
E. Manning
FantasyHQ MVP
V.Cruz
Game date
September 25, 2011

Top fantasy performers · Giants

  • V.Cruz 3 REC · 110 YDS · 2 TD +10.4 Fantasy Impact
  • E.Manning 16/27 · 232 YDS · 4 TD +10.4 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Bradshaw 5 REC · 53 YDS · 1 TD +6.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • Ja'Mori Maclin 5 REC · 69 YDS +3.8 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Vick 6 CAR · 15 YDS +3.3 Fantasy Impact
  • L.McCoy 24 CAR · 128 YDS · 1 TD +2.7 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
New York Giants
Final score
New York Giants 29–16 Philadelphia Eagles
Halftime
New York Giants 14–13 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
V. Cruz
Top passer
E. Manning
Biggest EPA play
(1:02) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 80-V.Cruz for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2011-09-25

Game summary

The New York Giants beat the Philadelphia Eagles 29–16 on 2011-09-25. V. Cruz posted a game-high +10.45 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 15 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
New York Giants140015029
Philadelphia Eagles01330016

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

NYGNew York Giants
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NYGNew York Giants
    Q1 6:12TD
    BJB. Jacobs

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 40
    Score
    6-0

    (6:12) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 27-B.Jacobs for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. NYGNew York Giants
    Q1 6:04XP
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    7-0

    9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.

  3. NYGNew York Giants
    Q1 1:02TD
    VCV. Cruz

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 74
    Score
    13-0

    (1:02) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 80-V.Cruz for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. NYGNew York Giants
    Q1 0:49XP
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    14-0

    9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.

  5. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 7:50FG
    AHA. Henery

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYG 3
    Score
    14-3

    (7:50) 6-A.Henery 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.

  6. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 2:00TD
    LML. McCoy

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 11
    Score
    14-9

    (2:00) 25-L.McCoy left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PHI-25-L.McCoy was injured during the play. His return is Probable.

  7. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 1:54XP
    AHA. Henery

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    14-10

    6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.

  8. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 0:00FG
    AHA. Henery

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYG 20
    Score
    14-13

    (:00) 6-A.Henery 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.

  9. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 1:00FG
    AHA. Henery

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    14-16

    (1:00) 6-A.Henery 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.

  10. NYGNew York Giants
    Q4 8:15TD
    VCV. Cruz

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 28
    Score
    20-16

    (8:15) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 80-V.Cruz for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.

  11. NYGNew York Giants
    Q4 8:07Safety
    BJB. Jacobs

    Points+2

    Yard line
    PHI 1
    Score
    22-16

    (Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 27-B.Jacobs rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.

  12. NYGNew York Giants
    Q4 3:39TD
    ABA. Bradshaw

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 18
    Score
    28-16

    (3:39) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 44-A.Bradshaw for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. NYGNew York Giants
    Q4 3:32XP
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    29-16

    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).

  1. 1V. Cruz · New York Giants · Receiving · +10.45 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.09 EPA/play
  2. 2E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +10.40 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
  3. 3A. Bradshaw · New York Giants · Receiving · +6.21 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
  4. 4Ja'Mori Maclin · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.77 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
  5. 5M. Vick · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +3.34 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
  6. 6B. Jacobs · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.19 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
  7. 7A. Bradshaw · New York Giants · Rushing · +3.13 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
  8. 8L. McCoy · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +2.70 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.11 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

V. Cruz — NYG · Receiving

V. Cruz posted the highest total EPA (+10.45) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +2.09 EPA per play.

V. Cruz's top snap (+7.02 EPA): (1:02) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 80-V.Cruz for 74 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) · 27 dropbacks · 59.3% completion · +7.1% CPOE · +0.39 EPA/play · +10.40 total EPA
  • M. Vick (Philadelphia Eagles) · 26 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +8.0% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +0.68 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew York GiantsPhiladelphia Eagles
Offensive EPA/play+0.246-0.000
Offensive success rate43.9%48.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.385-0.083
Rush EPA/play+0.142+0.063
Defensive EPA/play+0.000-0.246
Defensive success rate51.6%56.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.25 vs -0.00), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New York Giants: +0.25 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Philadelphia Eagles: -0.00 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • New York Giants: 10 drives, +16.21 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Philadelphia Eagles: 10 drives, -0.02 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 — B. Jacobs (E. Manning pass) (Q1 6:12)
  • New York Giants — V. Cruz (E. Manning pass) (Q1 1:02)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — L. McCoy (Q2 2:00)
  • New York Giants — V. Cruz (E. Manning pass) (Q4 8:15)
  • New York Giants — A. Bradshaw (E. Manning pass) (Q4 3:39)

Field goals

  • Philadelphia Eagles — A. Henery (Q2 7:50)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — A. Henery (Q2 0:00)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — A. Henery (Q3 1:00)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the PHI 40 (Q1 6:12) — (6:12) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 27-B.Jacobs for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 6:04) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; New York Giants found the end zone from the PHI 74 (Q1 1:02) — (1:02) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 80-V.Cruz for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 0:49) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..

The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 13–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NYG 3 (Q2 7:50) — (7:50) 6-A.Henery 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYG 11 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 25-L.McCoy left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PHI-25-L.McCoy was injured during the play. His return is Probable.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 1:54) — 6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NYG 20 (Q2 0:00) — (:00) 6-A.Henery 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 3–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NYG 2 (Q3 1:00) — (1:00) 6-A.Henery 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry..

The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 15–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the PHI 28 (Q4 8:15); New York Giants registered a safety from the PHI 1 (Q4 8:07); New York Giants found the end zone from the PHI 18 (Q4 3:39) — (3:39) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 44-A.Bradshaw for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 3:32) — 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 (Q4 8:15) — (8:15) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 80-V.Cruz for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. [WPA +16.6% · EPA +3.72]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 11:43) — (11:43) 25-L.McCoy right end to NYG 46 for -3 yards (59-M.Boley). PHI-7-M.Vick was injured during the play. He is Out. [WPA -15.8% · EPA -3.01]
  • New York Giants (Q1 1:02) — (1:02) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 80-V.Cruz for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.6% · EPA +7.02]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 8:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short left intended for 11-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Ross at NYG 8. 31-A.Ross to NYG 27 for 19 yards (62-J.Kelce). [WPA -13.1% · EPA -4.35]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 25-L.McCoy left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PHI-25-L.McCoy was injured during the play. His return is Probable. [WPA +11.8% · EPA +2.67]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New York Giants (Q1 1:02) — (1:02) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 80-V.Cruz for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.6% · EPA +7.02]
  • New York Giants (Q4 3:39) — (3:39) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 44-A.Bradshaw for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.4% · EPA +4.42]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 8:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short left intended for 11-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Ross at NYG 8. 31-A.Ross to NYG 27 for 19 yards (62-J.Kelce). [WPA -13.1% · EPA -4.35]
  • New York Giants (Q1 6:12) — (6:12) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 27-B.Jacobs for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.6% · EPA +4.29]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 6:12 · PHI 40 · Score 6-0
    (6:12) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 27-B.Jacobs for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 6:04 · PHI 2 · Score 7-0
    9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
  3. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 1:02 · PHI 74 · Score 13-0
    (1:02) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 80-V.Cruz for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 0:49 · PHI 2 · Score 14-0
    9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
  5. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 7:50 · NYG 3 · Score 14-3
    (7:50) 6-A.Henery 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.
  6. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · NYG 11 · Score 14-9
    (2:00) 25-L.McCoy left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PHI-25-L.McCoy was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
  7. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 1:54 · NYG 2 · Score 14-10
    6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.
  8. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · NYG 20 · Score 14-13
    (:00) 6-A.Henery 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.
  9. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 1:00 · NYG 2 · Score 14-16
    (1:00) 6-A.Henery 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.
  10. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 8:15 · PHI 28 · Score 20-16
    (8:15) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 80-V.Cruz for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
  11. New York Giants Safety (+2) — Q4 8:07 · PHI 1 · Score 22-16
    (Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 27-B.Jacobs rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
  12. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 3:39 · PHI 18 · Score 28-16
    (3:39) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 44-A.Bradshaw for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 3:32 · PHI 2 · Score 29-16
    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.
  • V. Cruz (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • E. Manning (NYG) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • M. Vick (PHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2011-09-25?

The New York Giants beat the Philadelphia Eagles 29-16 in Week 3, 2011.

What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Q1: New York Giants 14, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q2: New York Giants 0, Philadelphia Eagles 13; Q3: New York Giants 0, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Q4: New York Giants 15, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Final: New York Giants 29, Philadelphia Eagles 16.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles?

New York Giants touchdown — B. Jacobs (E. Manning pass) (Q1 6:12) New York Giants touchdown — V. Cruz (E. Manning pass) (Q1 1:02) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — L. McCoy (Q2 2:00) New York Giants touchdown — V. Cruz (E. Manning pass) (Q4 8:15) New York Giants touchdown — A. Bradshaw (E. Manning pass) (Q4 3:39) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — A. Henery (Q2 7:50, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — A. Henery (Q2 0:00, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — A. Henery (Q3 1:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles?

E. Manning (New York Giants), 59.3% completion, +7.1% CPOE, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +10.40 total passing EPA. M. Vick (Philadelphia Eagles), 61.5% completion, +8.0% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +0.68 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles?

V. Cruz (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.45 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+7.02 EPA): (1:02) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 80-V.Cruz for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

New York Giants

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L