Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 27–24 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Tied 17–17 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- E. Manning
- Top passer
- E. Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:20) (Shotgun) 22-F.Jackson up the middle for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2011-10-16
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Buffalo Bills 27–24 on 2011-10-16. E. Manning posted a game-high +18.34 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 14 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
 New York Giants | 7 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills(5:26) 44-A.Bradshaw left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
(5:20) (Shotgun) 22-F.Jackson up the middle for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(:35) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 18-N.Roosevelt for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(9:56) 9-L.Tynes 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
(3:03) 44-A.Bradshaw left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
(:44) 9-R.Lindell 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(6:59) 44-A.Bradshaw right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
(9:06) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 13-St.Johnson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(1:35) 9-L.Tynes 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
NYGNew York GiantsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 5:26TD ABA. BradshawPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 0-6
(5:26) 44-A.Bradshaw left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 5:20XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 0-7
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 5:20TD FJF. JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 80
- Score
- 6-7
(5:20) (Shotgun) 22-F.Jackson up the middle for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 5:06XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 7-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 0:35TD NRN. RooseveltPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 60
- Score
- 13-7
(:35) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 18-N.Roosevelt for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 0:24XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 14-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 9:56FG LTL. TynesPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 8
- Score
- 14-10
(9:56) 9-L.Tynes 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 3:03TD ABA. BradshawPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 14-16
(3:03) 44-A.Bradshaw left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 2:58XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 14-17
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:44FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 31
- Score
- 17-17
(:44) 9-R.Lindell 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 6:59TD ABA. BradshawPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 17-23
(6:59) 44-A.Bradshaw right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 6:53XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 17-24
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 9:06TD RFR. FitzpatrickPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 9
- Score
- 23-24
(9:06) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 13-St.Johnson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 8:57XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 24-24
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 1:35FG LTL. TynesPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 5
- Score
- 24-27
(1:35) 9-L.Tynes 23 yard field goal 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 · +18.34 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 2J. Ballard · New York Giants · Receiving · +7.82 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
- 3N. Roosevelt · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +6.11 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.06 EPA/play
- 4D. Nelson · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +5.64 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 5H. Nicks · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.91 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 6F. Jackson · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +3.21 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 7R. Fitzpatrick · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +2.51 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 8R. Fitzpatrick · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +2.19 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.19 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 (+18.34) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.52 EPA per play.
E. Manning's top snap (+4.12 EPA): (4:15) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 88-H.Nicks pushed ob at BUF 5 for 60 yards (29-D.Florence).
Biggest single play (+6.85 EPA): F. Jackson — (5:20) (Shotgun) 22-F.Jackson up the middle for 80 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) · 35 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +6.5% CPOE · +0.52 EPA/play · +18.34 total EPA
- R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills) · 35 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +6.5% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.51 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.136 | +0.134 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.3% | 50.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.068 | +0.524 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.264 | -0.045 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.134 | -0.136 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.4% | 50.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Buffalo Bills +0.14, New York Giants +0.13) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: +0.14 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: +0.13 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 10 drives, +9.96 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 11 drives, +11.62 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 — A. Bradshaw
- Buffalo Bills — F. Jackson
- Buffalo Bills — N. Roosevelt (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- New York Giants — A. Bradshaw
- New York Giants — A. Bradshaw
- Buffalo Bills — R. Fitzpatrick
Field goals
- New York Giants — L. Tynes
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- New York Giants — L. Tynes
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 14–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q1 5:26) — (5:26) 44-A.Bradshaw left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 5:20) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYG 80 (Q1 5:20) — (5:20) (Shotgun) 22-F.Jackson up the middle for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 5:06) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYG 60 (Q1 0:35) — (:35) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 18-N.Roosevelt for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 0:24) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 10–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the BUF 8 (Q2 9:56) — (9:56) 9-L.Tynes 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; New York Giants found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q2 3:03); New York Giants added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 2:58) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the NYG 31 (Q2 0:44) — (:44) 9-R.Lindell 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q3 6:59) — (6:59) 44-A.Bradshaw right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 6:53) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–3. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the NYG 9 (Q4 9:06) — (9:06) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 13-St.Johnson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 8:57) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the BUF 5 (Q4 1:35) — (1:35) 9-L.Tynes 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 0:35) — (:35) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 18-N.Roosevelt for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 4:10) — (4:10) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left intended for 13-St.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Webster at NYG 4. 23-C.Webster to NYG 4 for no gain (13-St.Johnson). PENALTY on BUF-13-St.Johnson, Face Mask (15 Y
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 5:20) — (5:20) (Shotgun) 22-F.Jackson up the middle for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q2 4:15) — (4:15) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 88-H.Nicks pushed ob at BUF 5 for 60 yards (29-D.Florence).
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 5:04) — (5:04) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 86-D.Nelson to NYG 27 for 32 yards (21-K.Phillips).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 5:20) — (5:20) (Shotgun) 22-F.Jackson up the middle for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 0:35) — (:35) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 18-N.Roosevelt for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 4:22) — (4:22) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left intended for 13-St.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Webster at NYG 27. 23-C.Webster pushed ob at BUF 48 for 25 yards (67-A.Levitre).
- New York Giants (Q2 4:15) — (4:15) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 88-H.Nicks pushed ob at BUF 5 for 60 yards (29-D.Florence).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 5:26 · BUF 1 · Score 0-6
(5:26) 44-A.Bradshaw left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 5:20 · BUF 2 · Score 0-7
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 5:20 · NYG 80 · Score 6-7
(5:20) (Shotgun) 22-F.Jackson up the middle for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 5:06 · NYG 2 · Score 7-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 0:35 · NYG 60 · Score 13-7
(:35) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 18-N.Roosevelt for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 0:24 · NYG 2 · Score 14-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 9:56 · BUF 8 · Score 14-10
(9:56) 9-L.Tynes 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 3:03 · BUF 1 · Score 14-16
(3:03) 44-A.Bradshaw left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 2:58 · BUF 2 · Score 14-17
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 0:44 · NYG 31 · Score 17-17
(:44) 9-R.Lindell 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 6:59 · BUF 1 · Score 17-23
(6:59) 44-A.Bradshaw right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 6:53 · BUF 2 · Score 17-24
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 9:06 · NYG 9 · Score 23-24
(9:06) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 13-St.Johnson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 8:57 · NYG 2 · Score 24-24
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 1:35 · BUF 5 · Score 24-27
(1:35) 9-L.Tynes 23 yard field goal 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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- 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 Buffalo Bills vs New York Giants on 2011-10-16?
The New York Giants beat the Buffalo Bills 27-24 in Week 6, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs New York Giants?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 14, New York Giants 7; Q2: Buffalo Bills 3, New York Giants 10; Q3: Buffalo Bills 0, New York Giants 7; Q4: Buffalo Bills 7, New York Giants 3; Final: Buffalo Bills 24, New York Giants 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs New York Giants?
New York Giants touchdown — A. Bradshaw (Q1 5:26) Buffalo Bills touchdown — F. Jackson (Q1 5:20) Buffalo Bills touchdown — N. Roosevelt (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q1 0:35) New York Giants touchdown — A. Bradshaw (Q2 3:03) New York Giants touchdown — A. Bradshaw (Q3 6:59) Buffalo Bills touchdown — R. Fitzpatrick (Q4 9:06) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q2 9:56, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q2 0:44, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q4 1:35, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs New York Giants?
E. Manning (New York Giants), 60.0% completion, +6.5% CPOE, +0.52 EPA per dropback, +18.34 total passing EPA. R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills), 57.1% completion, +6.5% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.51 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs New York Giants?
E. Manning (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.34 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+4.12 EPA): (4:15) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 88-H.Nicks pushed ob at BUF 5 for 60 yards (29-D.Florence)..
Was Buffalo Bills vs New York Giants a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New York Giants won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 4-1 Now 4-2 L
New York Giants
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W
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