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NFL · Week 16 · December 23, 2012 · 12 min read

New York Giants vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2012 Week 16 Recap

Ravens defeat Giants 33–14 in Week 16

Joe Flacco led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 14–33 Week 16 finish.

New York Giants 14 8–7
Final 14–33
Baltimore Ravens 33 10–5 Winner
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
14–33
Halftime
New York Giants 7–24 Baltimore Ravens
Top passer
Joe Flacco
FantasyHQ MVP
Joe Flacco
Game date
December 23, 2012

Top fantasy performers · Giants

  • D.Hixon 3 REC · 36 YDS · 1 TD +3.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Donovan Wilson
    Donovan Wilson 3 CAR · 17 YDS · 1 TD +1.7 Fantasy Impact
  • V.Cruz 3 REC · 21 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • Joe Flacco
    Joe Flacco 25/39 · 309 YDS · 3 TD +21.2 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Boldin 7 REC · 93 YDS +10.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyron Smith
    Tyron Smith 5 REC · 88 YDS · 1 TD +4.0 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
Baltimore Ravens 33–14 New York Giants
Halftime
New York Giants 7–24 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Joe Flacco
Top passer
Joe Flacco
Biggest EPA play
(9:34) 30-B.Pierce right guard pushed ob at NYG 1 for 78 yards (28-J.Hosley).
Game date
2012-12-23

Game summary

The Baltimore Ravens beat the New York Giants 33–14 on 2012-12-23. Joe Flacco posted a game-high +21.24 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
New York Giants7007014
Baltimore Ravens141036033

Scoring Map

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

NYGNew York Giants
BALBaltimore Ravens

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 7:42TD
    Tyron Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 6
    Score
    0-6

    (7:42) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 82-T.Smith for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 7:38XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    0-7

    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  3. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 4:27TD
    Joe Flacco

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 1
    Score
    0-13

    (4:27) 5-J.Flacco up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 4:24XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    0-14

    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  5. NYGNew York Giants
    Q1 1:34TD
    Donovan Wilson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 14
    Score
    6-14

    (1:34) 22-D.Wilson left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. NYGNew York Giants
    Q1 1:30XP
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    7-14

    9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-41-R.Torain.

  7. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 6:09FG
    Justin Tucker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYG 5
    Score
    7-17

    (6:09) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  8. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 1:10TD
    Rashee Rice

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 27
    Score
    7-23

    (1:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 27-R.Rice for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 1:04XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    7-24

    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  10. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 5:21FG
    Justin Tucker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYG 3
    Score
    7-27

    (5:21) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  11. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 11:12FG
    Justin Tucker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYG 12
    Score
    7-30

    (11:12) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  12. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 7:30FG
    Justin Tucker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYG 11
    Score
    7-33

    (7:30) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  13. NYGNew York Giants
    Q4 3:24TD
    DHD. Hixon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 13
    Score
    13-33

    (3:24) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 87-D.Hixon for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. NYGNew York Giants
    Q4 3:18XP
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    14-33

    9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-41-R.Torain.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Joe FlaccoJoe Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +21.24 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
  2. 2A. Boldin · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +10.05 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
  3. 3Tyron SmithTyron Smith · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.00 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
  4. 4D. Pitta · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.90 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
  5. 5D. Hixon · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.73 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
  6. 6Rashee RiceRashee Rice · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.34 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
  7. 7B. Pierce · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +2.80 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
  8. 8Donovan WilsonDonovan Wilson · New York Giants · Rushing · +1.70 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Joe Flacco

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Joe Flacco — BAL · Passing

Joe Flacco posted the highest total EPA (+21.24) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.54 EPA per play.

Joe Flacco's top snap (+4.09 EPA): (8:22) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 81-A.Boldin to NYG 9 for 39 yards (59-M.Boley).

Biggest single play (+5.96 EPA): B. Pierce — (9:34) 30-B.Pierce right guard pushed ob at NYG 1 for 78 yards (28-J.Hosley).

Quarterback report card

Joe Flacco led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Joe FlaccoJoe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 39 dropbacks · 64.1% completion · +10.6% CPOE · +0.54 EPA/play · +21.24 total EPA
  • E. Manning (New York Giants) · 34 dropbacks · 41.2% completion · -7.2% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.25 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew York GiantsBaltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play+0.044+0.220
Offensive success rate45.6%51.0%
Pass EPA/play+0.007+0.545
Rush EPA/play-0.082-0.008
Defensive EPA/play-0.220-0.044
Defensive success rate49.0%54.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs +0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New York Giants: +0.04 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: +0.22 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 11 drives, +21.97 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
  • New York Giants: 10 drives, +2.97 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Tyron SmithBaltimore Ravens — Tyron Smith (Joe Flacco pass) (Q1 7:42)
  • Joe FlaccoBaltimore Ravens — Joe Flacco (Q1 4:27)
  • Donovan WilsonNew York Giants — Donovan Wilson (Q1 1:34)
  • Rashee RiceBaltimore Ravens — Rashee Rice (Joe Flacco pass) (Q2 1:10)
  • New York Giants — D. Hixon (E. Manning pass) (Q4 3:24)

Field goals

  • Justin TuckerBaltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q2 6:09)
  • Justin TuckerBaltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q3 5:21)
  • Justin TuckerBaltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q4 11:12)
  • Justin TuckerBaltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q4 7:30)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 14–7. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the NYG 6 (Q1 7:42) — (7:42) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 82-T.Smith for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 7:38) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q1 4:27) — (4:27) 5-J.Flacco up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 4:24) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; New York Giants found the end zone from the BAL 14 (Q1 1:34) — (1:34) 22-D.Wilson left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q1 1:30) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-41-R.Torain..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the NYG 5 (Q2 6:09) — (6:09) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the NYG 27 (Q2 1:10) — (1:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 27-R.Rice for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 1:04) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the NYG 3 (Q3 5:21) — (5:21) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–6. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the NYG 12 (Q4 11:12) — (11:12) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the NYG 11 (Q4 7:30) — (7:30) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; New York Giants found the end zone from the BAL 13 (Q4 3:24) — (3:24) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 87-D.Hixon for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 3:18) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-41-R.Torain..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 8:22) — (8:22) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 81-A.Boldin to NYG 9 for 39 yards (59-M.Boley). [WPA +7.4% · EPA +4.09]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 10:56) — (10:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 35-A.Allen to NYG 40 for 5 yards (57-J.Williams). [WPA +6.3% · EPA +1.35]
  • New York Giants (Q1 13:49) — (13:49) (Shotgun) 44-A.Bradshaw right end to NYG 26 for -2 yards (23-C.Brown). Direct snap to Ahmad Bradshaw. [WPA -5.6% · EPA -1.80]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 7:42) — (7:42) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 82-T.Smith for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.5% · EPA +2.84]
  • New York Giants (Q1 1:34) — (1:34) 22-D.Wilson left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.7% · EPA +2.61]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 9:34) — (9:34) 30-B.Pierce right guard pushed ob at NYG 1 for 78 yards (28-J.Hosley). [WPA +0.0% · EPA +5.96]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 8:22) — (8:22) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 81-A.Boldin to NYG 9 for 39 yards (59-M.Boley). [WPA +7.4% · EPA +4.09]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q3 7:39) — (7:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 88-D.Pitta to NYG 27 for 36 yards (23-C.Webster). [WPA +1.9% · EPA +3.82]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 1:10) — (1:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 27-R.Rice for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.3% · EPA +3.79]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 7:42 · NYG 6 · Score 0-6
    (7:42) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 82-T.Smith for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 7:38 · NYG 2 · Score 0-7
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  3. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 4:27 · NYG 1 · Score 0-13
    (4:27) 5-J.Flacco up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 4:24 · NYG 2 · Score 0-14
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  5. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 1:34 · BAL 14 · Score 6-14
    (1:34) 22-D.Wilson left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 1:30 · BAL 2 · Score 7-14
    9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-41-R.Torain.
  7. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 6:09 · NYG 5 · Score 7-17
    (6:09) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  8. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 1:10 · NYG 27 · Score 7-23
    (1:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 27-R.Rice for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 1:04 · NYG 2 · Score 7-24
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  10. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 5:21 · NYG 3 · Score 7-27
    (5:21) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  11. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 11:12 · NYG 12 · Score 7-30
    (11:12) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  12. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 7:30 · NYG 11 · Score 7-33
    (7:30) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  13. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 3:24 · BAL 13 · Score 13-33
    (3:24) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 87-D.Hixon for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 3:18 · BAL 2 · Score 14-33
    9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-41-R.Torain.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Baltimore Ravens earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Joe Flacco (BAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • E. Manning (NYG) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New York Giants vs Baltimore Ravens on 2012-12-23?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the New York Giants 33-14 in Week 16, 2012.

What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Baltimore Ravens?

Q1: New York Giants 7, Baltimore Ravens 14; Q2: New York Giants 0, Baltimore Ravens 10; Q3: New York Giants 0, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q4: New York Giants 7, Baltimore Ravens 6; Final: New York Giants 14, Baltimore Ravens 33.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Baltimore Ravens?

Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Smith (J. Flacco pass) (Q1 7:42) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Flacco (Q1 4:27) New York Giants touchdown — D. Wilson (Q1 1:34) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — R. Rice (J. Flacco pass) (Q2 1:10) New York Giants touchdown — D. Hixon (E. Manning pass) (Q4 3:24) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 6:09, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q3 5:21, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q4 11:12, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q4 7:30, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Baltimore Ravens?

Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 64.1% completion, +10.6% CPOE, +0.54 EPA per dropback, +21.24 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 41.2% completion, -7.2% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.25 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Baltimore Ravens?

Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.24 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (+4.09 EPA): (8:22) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 81-A.Boldin to NYG 9 for 39 yards (59-M.Boley)..

Season records after this game

New York Giants

Entered 8-6 Now 8-7 L

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 9-5 Now 10-5 W