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NFL · Week 14 · December 9, 2012 · 12 min read

New Orleans Saints vs. New York Giants: 2012 Week 14 Recap

Giants defeat Saints 52–27 in Week 14

V.Cruz led Fantasy Impact as Giants prevailed in a 27–52 Week 14 finish.

New Orleans Saints 27 5–8
Final 27–52
New York Giants 52 8–5 Winner
Winner
New York Giants
Final score
27–52
Halftime
New Orleans Saints 13–21 New York Giants
Top passer
D. Brees
FantasyHQ MVP
V.Cruz
Game date
December 9, 2012

Top fantasy performers · Saints

  • Jordan Morgan
    Jordan Morgan 2 REC · 106 YDS +8.2 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Sproles 5 CAR · 56 YDS · 1 TD +3.3 Fantasy Impact
  • P.Thomas 7 REC · 57 YDS +2.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Giants

  • V.Cruz 8 REC · 121 YDS · 1 TD +10.4 Fantasy Impact
  • H.Nicks 4 REC · 67 YDS · 1 TD +5.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Donovan Wilson
    Donovan Wilson 13 CAR · 100 YDS · 2 TD +5.0 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
New York Giants
Final score
New York Giants 52–27 New Orleans Saints
Halftime
New Orleans Saints 13–21 New York Giants at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
V. Cruz
Top passer
D. Brees
Biggest EPA play
(9:54) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 12-J.Jernigan INTERCEPTED by 44…
Game date
2012-12-09

Game summary

The New York Giants beat the New Orleans Saints 52–27 on 2012-12-09. V. Cruz posted a game-high +10.39 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 28 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
New Orleans Saints76140027
New York Giants1471417052

Scoring Map

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

NONew Orleans Saints
NYGNew York Giants

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

23 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q1 9:54TD
    EME. Mack

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 29
    Score
    6-0

    (9:54) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 12-J.Jernigan INTERCEPTED by 44-E.Mack at NO 27. 44-E.Mack for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q1 9:38XP
    GHG. Hartley

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    7-0

    5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.

  3. NYGNew York Giants
    Q1 9:38TD
    Donovan Wilson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 35
    Score
    7-6

    6-T.Morstead kicks 62 yards from NO 35 to NYG 3. 22-D.Wilson for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. NYGNew York Giants
    Q1 9:25XP
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    7-7

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

  5. NYGNew York Giants
    Q1 4:28TD
    MBM. Bennett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 6
    Score
    7-13

    (4:28) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 85-M.Bennett for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. NYGNew York Giants
    Q1 4:19XP
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    7-14

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

  7. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 9:47FG
    GHG. Hartley

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYG 14
    Score
    10-14

    (9:47) 5-G.Hartley 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.

  8. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 2:00FG
    GHG. Hartley

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYG 7
    Score
    13-14

    (2:00) 5-G.Hartley 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.

  9. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 0:25TD
    DHD. Hixon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 5
    Score
    13-20

    (:25) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 87-D.Hixon for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 0:20XP
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    13-21

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

  11. NYGNew York Giants
    Q3 13:18TD
    Donovan Wilson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 6
    Score
    13-27

    (13:18) 22-D.Wilson left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. NYGNew York Giants
    Q3 13:04XP
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    13-28

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

  13. NYGNew York Giants
    Q3 8:21TD
    HNH. Nicks

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 25
    Score
    13-34

    (8:21) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 88-H.Nicks for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. NYGNew York Giants
    Q3 8:13XP
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    13-35

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

  15. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q3 7:28TD
    DSD. Sproles

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 13
    Score
    19-35

    (7:28) 43-D.Sproles left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  16. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q3 7:21XP
    GHG. Hartley

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    20-35

    5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.

  17. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q3 2:00TD
    DSD. Sproles

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 9
    Score
    26-35

    (2:00) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 43-D.Sproles for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  18. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q3 1:51XP
    GHG. Hartley

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    27-35

    5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.

  19. NYGNew York Giants
    Q4 14:27TD
    VCV. Cruz

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 10
    Score
    27-41

    (14:27) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 80-V.Cruz for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  20. NYGNew York Giants
    Q4 14:20XP
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    27-42

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

  21. NYGNew York Giants
    Q4 10:23FG
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 20
    Score
    27-45

    (10:23) 9-L.Tynes 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.

  22. NYGNew York Giants
    Q4 5:20TD
    Donovan Wilson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 52
    Score
    27-51

    (5:20) 22-D.Wilson left end for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  23. NYGNew York Giants
    Q4 5:10XP
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    27-52

    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 · +10.39 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
  2. 2Jordan MorganJordan Morgan · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +8.15 total EPA · 2 snaps · +4.08 EPA/play
  3. 3H. Nicks · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.09 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
  4. 4Donovan WilsonDonovan Wilson · New York Giants · Rushing · +5.00 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  5. 5D. Sproles · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +3.27 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
  6. 6P. Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.63 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  7. 7D. Hixon · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.19 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
  8. 8P. Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +1.54 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.26 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 (+10.39) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.15 EPA per play.

V. Cruz's top snap (+2.59 EPA): (1:14) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 80-V.Cruz pushed ob at NO 18 for 35 yards (33-J.Greer).

Biggest single play (-10.13 EPA): E. Manning — (9:54) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 12-J.Jernigan INTERCEPTED by 44-E.Mack at NO 27. 44-E.Mack for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

D. Brees led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 45 dropbacks · 57.8% completion · +0.3% CPOE · -0.25 EPA/play · -11.33 total EPA
  • E. Manning (New York Giants) · 41 dropbacks · 53.7% completion · +9.3% CPOE · +0.00 EPA/play · +0.05 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew Orleans SaintsNew York Giants
Offensive EPA/play-0.074+0.176
Offensive success rate52.2%55.1%
Pass EPA/play-0.252+0.001
Rush EPA/play+0.148+0.149
Defensive EPA/play-0.176+0.074
Defensive success rate44.9%47.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

New York Giants held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs -0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New Orleans Saints: -0.07 EPA/play (30th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
  • New York Giants: +0.18 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
  • New Orleans Saints: 15 drives, -6.82 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • New York Giants: 15 drives, +15.66 total EPA, 9 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • New Orleans Saints — E. Mack (Q1 9:54)
  • Donovan WilsonNew York Giants — Donovan Wilson (Q1 9:38)
  • New York Giants — M. Bennett (E. Manning pass) (Q1 4:28)
  • New York Giants — D. Hixon (E. Manning pass) (Q2 0:25)
  • Donovan WilsonNew York Giants — Donovan Wilson (Q3 13:18)
  • New York Giants — H. Nicks (E. Manning pass) (Q3 8:21)
  • New Orleans Saints — D. Sproles (Q3 7:28)
  • New Orleans Saints — D. Sproles (D. Brees pass) (Q3 2:00)
  • New York Giants — V. Cruz (E. Manning pass) (Q4 14:27)
  • Donovan WilsonNew York Giants — Donovan Wilson (Q4 5:20)

Field goals

  • New Orleans Saints — G. Hartley (Q2 9:47)
  • New Orleans Saints — G. Hartley (Q2 2:00)
  • New York Giants — L. Tynes (Q4 10:23)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 29 (Q1 9:54); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 9:38) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NO 35 (Q1 9:38) — 6-T.Morstead kicks 62 yards from NO 35 to NYG 3. 22-D.Wilson for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 9:25) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NO 6 (Q1 4:28) — (4:28) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 85-M.Bennett for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 4:19) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..

The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–6. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the NYG 14 (Q2 9:47) — (9:47) 5-G.Hartley 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the NYG 7 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 5-G.Hartley 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NO 5 (Q2 0:25) — (:25) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 87-D.Hixon for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 0:20) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. New York Giants found the end zone from the NO 6 (Q3 13:18) — (13:18) 22-D.Wilson left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 13:04) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NO 25 (Q3 8:21) — (8:21) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 88-H.Nicks for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 8:13) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NYG 13 (Q3 7:28) — (7:28) 43-D.Sproles left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 7:21) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NYG 9 (Q3 2:00) — (2:00) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 43-D.Sproles for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 1:51) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..

The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 17–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the NO 10 (Q4 14:27) — (14:27) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 80-V.Cruz for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 14:20) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the NO 20 (Q4 10:23) — (10:23) 9-L.Tynes 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NO 52 (Q4 5:20) — (5:20) 22-D.Wilson left end for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 5:10) — 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 (Q1 9:54) — (9:54) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 12-J.Jernigan INTERCEPTED by 44-E.Mack at NO 27. 44-E.Mack for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -28.3% · EPA -10.13]
  • New York Giants (Q1 9:38) — 6-T.Morstead kicks 62 yards from NO 35 to NYG 3. 22-D.Wilson for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.5% · EPA +6.17]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q1 6:57) — (6:57) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 45-J.Collins to NYG 46 for 2 yards (26-A.Rolle). FUMBLES (26-A.Rolle), touched at NYG 43, RECOVERED by NYG-97-L.Joseph at NYG 49. 97-L.Joseph pushed ob at NO 35 fo [WPA -18.5% · EPA -6.04]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q3 14:56) — (14:56) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 27-S.Brown (26-A.Rolle) at NO 41. 27-S.Brown pushed ob at NO 20 for 21 yards (13-J.Morgan). [WPA -9.9% · EPA -4.76]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q2 4:25) — (4:25) 43-D.Sproles left end pushed ob at NYG 15 for 34 yards (27-S.Brown). [WPA +9.9% · EPA +2.24]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New York Giants (Q1 9:54) — (9:54) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 12-J.Jernigan INTERCEPTED by 44-E.Mack at NO 27. 44-E.Mack for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -28.3% · EPA -10.13]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q4 12:07) — (12:07) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 27-S.Brown at NYG 8. 27-S.Brown pushed ob at NO 22 for 70 yards (74-J.Bushrod). [WPA -4.4% · EPA -7.51]
  • New York Giants (Q1 9:38) — 6-T.Morstead kicks 62 yards from NO 35 to NYG 3. 22-D.Wilson for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.5% · EPA +6.17]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q1 6:57) — (6:57) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 45-J.Collins to NYG 46 for 2 yards (26-A.Rolle). FUMBLES (26-A.Rolle), touched at NYG 43, RECOVERED by NYG-97-L.Joseph at NYG 49. 97-L.Joseph pushed ob at NO 35 fo [WPA -18.5% · EPA -6.04]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 9:54 · NO 29 · Score 6-0
    (9:54) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 12-J.Jernigan INTERCEPTED by 44-E.Mack at NO 27. 44-E.Mack for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 9:38 · NYG 2 · Score 7-0
    5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
  3. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 9:38 · NO 35 · Score 7-6
    6-T.Morstead kicks 62 yards from NO 35 to NYG 3. 22-D.Wilson for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 9:25 · NO 2 · Score 7-7
    9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
  5. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 4:28 · NO 6 · Score 7-13
    (4:28) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 85-M.Bennett for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 4:19 · NO 2 · Score 7-14
    9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
  7. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 9:47 · NYG 14 · Score 10-14
    (9:47) 5-G.Hartley 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
  8. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 2:00 · NYG 7 · Score 13-14
    (2:00) 5-G.Hartley 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
  9. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 0:25 · NO 5 · Score 13-20
    (:25) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 87-D.Hixon for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 0:20 · NO 2 · Score 13-21
    9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
  11. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 13:18 · NO 6 · Score 13-27
    (13:18) 22-D.Wilson left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 13:04 · NO 2 · Score 13-28
    9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
  13. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 8:21 · NO 25 · Score 13-34
    (8:21) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 88-H.Nicks for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 8:13 · NO 2 · Score 13-35
    9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
  15. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 7:28 · NYG 13 · Score 19-35
    (7:28) 43-D.Sproles left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 7:21 · NYG 2 · Score 20-35
    5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
  17. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 2:00 · NYG 9 · Score 26-35
    (2:00) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 43-D.Sproles for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  18. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 1:51 · NYG 2 · Score 27-35
    5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
  19. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 14:27 · NO 10 · Score 27-41
    (14:27) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 80-V.Cruz for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  20. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 14:20 · NO 2 · Score 27-42
    9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
  21. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 10:23 · NO 20 · Score 27-45
    (10:23) 9-L.Tynes 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
  22. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 5:20 · NO 52 · Score 27-51
    (5:20) 22-D.Wilson left end for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  23. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 5:10 · NO 2 · Score 27-52
    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).

Frequently asked questions

Who won New Orleans Saints vs New York Giants on 2012-12-09?

The New York Giants beat the New Orleans Saints 52-27 in Week 14, 2012.

What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs New York Giants?

Q1: New Orleans Saints 7, New York Giants 14; Q2: New Orleans Saints 6, New York Giants 7; Q3: New Orleans Saints 14, New York Giants 14; Q4: New Orleans Saints 0, New York Giants 17; Final: New Orleans Saints 27, New York Giants 52.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs New York Giants?

New Orleans Saints touchdown — E. Mack (Q1 9:54) New York Giants touchdown — D. Wilson (Q1 9:38) New York Giants touchdown — M. Bennett (E. Manning pass) (Q1 4:28) New York Giants touchdown — D. Hixon (E. Manning pass) (Q2 0:25) New York Giants touchdown — D. Wilson (Q3 13:18) New York Giants touchdown — H. Nicks (E. Manning pass) (Q3 8:21) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Sproles (Q3 7:28) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Sproles (D. Brees pass) (Q3 2:00) New York Giants touchdown — V. Cruz (E. Manning pass) (Q4 14:27) New York Giants touchdown — D. Wilson (Q4 5:20) New Orleans Saints field goal — G. Hartley (Q2 9:47, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — G. Hartley (Q2 2:00, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q4 10:23, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs New York Giants?

D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 57.8% completion, +0.3% CPOE, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -11.33 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 53.7% completion, +9.3% CPOE, +0.00 EPA per dropback, +0.05 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs New York Giants?

V. Cruz (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.39 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+2.59 EPA): (1:14) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 80-V.Cruz pushed ob at NO 18 for 35 yards (33-J.Greer)..

Season records after this game

New Orleans Saints

Entered 5-7 Now 5-8 L

New York Giants

Entered 7-5 Now 8-5 W