Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 37–20 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- New York Giants 20–10 Green Bay Packers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- E. Manning
- Top passer
- Aaron Rodgers
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 25-R.Grant to GB 44 for 10 yar…
- Game date
- 2012-01-15
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Green Bay Packers 37–20 on 2012-01-15. E. Manning posted a game-high +23.48 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 37 | |
| 3 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +23.48 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play - 2
H. Nicks · New York Giants · Receiving · +13.33 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play - 3
V. Cruz · New York Giants · Receiving · +8.73 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play - 4
D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.73 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.24 EPA/play - 5
M. Manningham · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.10 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play - 6
Randall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play - 7
T. Beckum · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.83 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play - 8
J. Kuhn · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.52 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.51 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 (+23.48) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.67 EPA per play.
E. Manning's top snap (+6.10 EPA): (4:00) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 88-H.Nicks for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-7.05 EPA): Aaron Rodgers — (7:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 25-R.Grant to GB 44 for 10 yards (21-K.Phillips). FUMBLES (21-K.Phillips), RECOVERED by NYG-93-C.Blackburn at GB 44. 93-C.Blackburn to GB 4
Quarterback report card
Aaron Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 58 dropbacks · 44.8% completion · -6.7% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.64 total EPA
E. Manning (New York Giants) · 35 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +5.1% CPOE · +0.67 EPA/play · +23.48 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.243 | -0.031 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.4% | 43.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.671 | -0.028 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.222 | -0.227 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.031 | -0.243 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.5% | 52.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.24 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: +0.24 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: -0.03 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, -2.83 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 12 drives, +18.99 total EPA, 7 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)
Green Bay Packers — J. Kuhn (Aaron Rodgers pass)
New York Giants — H. Nicks (E. Manning pass)
New York Giants — M. Manningham (E. Manning pass)
Green Bay Packers — D. Driver (Aaron Rodgers pass)
New York Giants — B. Jacobs
Field goals
New York Giants — L. Tynes 
Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
New York Giants — L. Tynes 
Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
New York Giants — L. Tynes
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 10–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the GB 13 (Q1 8:37) — (8:37) 9-L.Tynes 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the NYG 29 (Q1 5:38) — (5:38) 2-M.Crosby 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; New York Giants found the end zone from the GB 66 (Q1 4:00) — (4:00) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 88-H.Nicks for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 3:47) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 10–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the NYG 8 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 30-J.Kuhn for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 14:54) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the GB 5 (Q2 1:56) — (1:56) 9-L.Tynes 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; New York Giants found the end zone from the GB 37 (Q2 0:06); New York Giants added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 0:00) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the NYG 17 (Q3 3:55) — (3:55) 2-M.Crosby 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 17–7. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the GB 17 (Q4 7:53) — (7:53) 9-L.Tynes 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; New York Giants found the end zone from the GB 4 (Q4 6:53) — (6:53) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 82-M.Manningham for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 6:48) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the NYG 16 (Q4 4:52) — (4:52) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 80-D.Driver for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 4:46) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; New York Giants found the end zone from the GB 14 (Q4 2:44) — (2:44) 70-T.Ugoh reported in as eligible. 27-B.Jacobs right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 2:36) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 3:48) — (3:48) (No Huddle) 30-J.Kuhn left guard to GB 40 for 2 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by NYG-26-A.Rolle at GB 43. 26-A.Rolle to GB 34 for 9 yards (70-T.Lang).
- New York Giants (Q1 4:00) — (4:00) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 88-H.Nicks for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 10:36) — (10:36) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at NYG 37 for -7 yards (72-O.Umenyiora). FUMBLES (72-O.Umenyiora), RECOVERED by NYG-34-D.Grant at NYG 37. 34-D.Grant to NYG 37 for no gain (70-T.Lang).
- New York Giants (Q2 0:06) — (:06) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 88-H.Nicks for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 30-J.Kuhn for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 7:08) — (7:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 25-R.Grant to GB 44 for 10 yards (21-K.Phillips). FUMBLES (21-K.Phillips), RECOVERED by NYG-93-C.Blackburn at GB 44. 93-C.Blackburn to GB 4
- New York Giants (Q1 4:00) — (4:00) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 88-H.Nicks for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q2 0:06) — (:06) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 88-H.Nicks for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 10:36) — (10:36) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at NYG 37 for -7 yards (72-O.Umenyiora). FUMBLES (72-O.Umenyiora), RECOVERED by NYG-34-D.Grant at NYG 37. 34-D.Grant to NYG 37 for no gain (70-T.Lang).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 8:37 · GB 13 · Score 3-0
(8:37) 9-L.Tynes 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 5:38 · NYG 29 · Score 3-3
(5:38) 2-M.Crosby 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 4:00 · GB 66 · Score 9-3
(4:00) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 88-H.Nicks for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 3:47 · GB 2 · Score 10-3
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · NYG 8 · Score 10-9
(15:00) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 30-J.Kuhn for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 14:54 · NYG 2 · Score 10-10
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 1:56 · GB 5 · Score 13-10
(1:56) 9-L.Tynes 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 0:06 · GB 37 · Score 19-10
(:06) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 88-H.Nicks for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 0:00 · GB 2 · Score 20-10
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 3:55 · NYG 17 · Score 20-13
(3:55) 2-M.Crosby 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 7:53 · GB 17 · Score 23-13
(7:53) 9-L.Tynes 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 6:53 · GB 4 · Score 29-13
(6:53) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 82-M.Manningham for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 6:48 · GB 2 · Score 30-13
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 4:52 · NYG 16 · Score 30-19
(4:52) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 80-D.Driver for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 4:46 · NYG 2 · Score 30-20
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 2:44 · GB 14 · Score 36-20
(2:44) 70-T.Ugoh reported in as eligible. 27-B.Jacobs right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 2:36 · GB 2 · Score 37-20
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.
- Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- E. Manning (NYG) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Green Bay Packers on 2012-01-15?
The New York Giants beat the Green Bay Packers 37-20 in Wild Card, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: New York Giants 10, Green Bay Packers 3; Q2: New York Giants 10, Green Bay Packers 7; Q3: New York Giants 0, Green Bay Packers 3; Q4: New York Giants 17, Green Bay Packers 7; Final: New York Giants 37, Green Bay Packers 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Green Bay Packers?
New York Giants touchdown — H. Nicks (E. Manning pass) (Q1 4:00) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Kuhn (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 15:00) New York Giants touchdown — H. Nicks (E. Manning pass) (Q2 0:06) New York Giants touchdown — M. Manningham (E. Manning pass) (Q4 6:53) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Driver (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 4:52) New York Giants touchdown — B. Jacobs (Q4 2:44) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q1 8:37, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q1 5:38, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q2 1:56, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 3:55, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q4 7:53, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Green Bay Packers?
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 44.8% completion, -6.7% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.64 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 60.0% completion, +5.1% CPOE, +0.67 EPA per dropback, +23.48 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Green Bay Packers?
E. Manning (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +23.48 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+6.10 EPA): (4:00) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 88-H.Nicks for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 10-7 Now 11-7 W
Green Bay Packers
Entered 15-1 Now 15-2 L