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NFL · Week 17 · December 30, 2012 · 12 min read

Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Giants: 2012 Week 17 Recap

Giants defeat Eagles 42–7 in Week 17

E.Manning led Fantasy Impact as Giants prevailed in a 7–42 Week 17 finish.

Philadelphia Eagles 7 4–12
Final 7–42
New York Giants 42 9–7 Winner
Winner
New York Giants
Final score
7–42
Halftime
Philadelphia Eagles 7–35 New York Giants
Top passer
M. Vick
FantasyHQ MVP
E.Manning
Game date
December 30, 2012

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • L.McCoy 5 REC · 61 YDS +5.3 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Avant 4 REC · 39 YDS +4.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Dyontae Johnson
    Dyontae Johnson 1 CAR · 7 YDS +0.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Giants

  • E.Manning 13/27 · 197 YDS · 5 TD +23.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Rodney Randle
    Rodney Randle 4 REC · 58 YDS · 2 TD +5.9 Fantasy Impact
  • V.Cruz 4 REC · 52 YDS · 1 TD +5.8 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
New York Giants
Final score
New York Giants 42–7 Philadelphia Eagles
Halftime
Philadelphia Eagles 7–35 New York Giants at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
E. Manning
Top passer
M. Vick
Biggest EPA play
(12:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass deep middle intended for 87-B.Celek INTERCEPTED…
Game date
2012-12-30

Game summary

The New York Giants beat the Philadelphia Eagles 42–7 on 2012-12-30. E. Manning posted a game-high +23.35 total EPA in the passing.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4T
Philadelphia Eagles070007
New York Giants211470042

Scoring Map

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

PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
NYGNew York Giants

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NYGNew York Giants
    Q1 10:42TD
    Rodney Randle

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 3
    Score
    0-6

    (10:42) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 82-R.Randle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. NYGNew York Giants
    Q1 10:36XP
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    0-7

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

  3. NYGNew York Giants
    Q1 6:34TD
    Rodney Randle

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 38
    Score
    0-13

    (6:34) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 82-R.Randle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. NYGNew York Giants
    Q1 6:24XP
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    0-14

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

  5. NYGNew York Giants
    Q1 1:29TD
    Donovan Wilson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 15
    Score
    0-20

    (1:29) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 22-D.Wilson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. NYGNew York Giants
    Q1 1:18XP
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    0-21

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

  7. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 12:13TD
    JMJa'Mori Maclin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 7
    Score
    6-21

    (12:13) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 18-J.Maclin for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-C.Blackburn].

  8. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 12:06XP
    AHA. Henery

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    7-21

    6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.

  9. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 6:30TD
    ABA. Bradshaw

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 1
    Score
    7-27

    (6:30) 44-A.Bradshaw right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 6:26XP
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    7-28

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

  11. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 0:10TD
    VCV. Cruz

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 24
    Score
    7-34

    (:10) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 80-V.Cruz for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 0:04XP
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    7-35

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

  13. NYGNew York Giants
    Q4 6:58TD
    HHH. Hynoski

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 1
    Score
    7-41

    (6:58) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 45-H.Hynoski for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.

  14. NYGNew York Giants
    Q4 6:51XP
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    7-42

    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. 1E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +23.35 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
  2. 2Rodney RandleRodney Randle · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.94 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
  3. 3V. Cruz · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.78 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
  4. 4A. Bradshaw · New York Giants · Rushing · +5.31 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  5. 5L. McCoy · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.28 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
  6. 6J. Avant · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.62 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
  7. 7A. Bradshaw · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.94 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
  8. 8D. Hixon · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.85 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 (+23.35) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.86 EPA per play.

E. Manning's top snap (+4.69 EPA): (:10) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 80-V.Cruz for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.15 EPA): M. Vick — (12:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass deep middle intended for 87-B.Celek INTERCEPTED by 27-S.Brown [59-M.Boley] at NYG 26. 27-S.Brown to PHI 26 for 48 yards (64-J.Scott, 7-M.Vick). PHI-81-J.Avan

Quarterback report card

M. Vick led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • M. Vick (Philadelphia Eagles) · 41 dropbacks · 46.3% completion · -6.3% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.38 total EPA
  • E. Manning (New York Giants) · 27 dropbacks · 48.1% completion · +8.0% CPOE · +0.86 EPA/play · +23.35 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPhiladelphia EaglesNew York Giants
Offensive EPA/play-0.091+0.373
Offensive success rate42.5%60.8%
Pass EPA/play-0.008+0.893
Rush EPA/play-0.239+0.202
Defensive EPA/play-0.373+0.091
Defensive success rate39.2%57.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

New York Giants held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.37 vs -0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Philadelphia Eagles: -0.09 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
  • New York Giants: +0.37 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
  • New York Giants: 10 drives, +27.61 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Philadelphia Eagles: 10 drives, -7.32 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Rodney RandleNew York Giants — Rodney Randle (E. Manning pass) (Q1 10:42)
  • Rodney RandleNew York Giants — Rodney Randle (E. Manning pass) (Q1 6:34)
  • Donovan WilsonNew York Giants — Donovan Wilson (E. Manning pass) (Q1 1:29)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — Ja'Mori Maclin (M. Vick pass) (Q2 12:13)
  • New York Giants — A. Bradshaw (Q2 6:30)
  • New York Giants — V. Cruz (E. Manning pass) (Q2 0:10)
  • New York Giants — H. Hynoski (E. Manning pass) (Q4 6:58)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 21–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the PHI 3 (Q1 10:42) — (10:42) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 82-R.Randle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 10:36) — 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 38 (Q1 6:34) — (6:34) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 82-R.Randle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 6:24) — 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 15 (Q1 1:29) — (1:29) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 22-D.Wilson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 1:18) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..

The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYG 7 (Q2 12:13) — (12:13) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 18-J.Maclin for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-C.Blackburn].; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 12:06) — 6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; New York Giants found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q2 6:30) — (6:30) 44-A.Bradshaw right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 6:26) — 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 24 (Q2 0:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 80-V.Cruz for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 0:04) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..

The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q4 6:58); New York Giants added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 6:51) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 12:56) — (12:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass deep middle intended for 87-B.Celek INTERCEPTED by 27-S.Brown [59-M.Boley] at NYG 26. 27-S.Brown to PHI 26 for 48 yards (64-J.Scott, 7-M.Vick). PHI-81-J.Avan [WPA -14.4% · EPA -5.15]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 14:58) — (14:58) (No Huddle) 7-M.Vick pass short right to 81-J.Avant to NYG 47 for 6 yards (27-S.Brown). [WPA +8.5% · EPA +0.39]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 13:37) — (13:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-M.Vick FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 43, and recovers at NYG 43. 7-M.Vick to NYG 43 for no gain (52-S.Paysinger). [WPA -7.3% · EPA -1.62]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 1:55) — (1:55) 6-A.Henery 28 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar. [WPA -4.8% · EPA -3.40]
  • New York Giants (Q1 3:05) — (3:05) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 44-A.Bradshaw to PHI 28 for 41 yards (23-D.Rodgers-Cromartie). [WPA +4.7% · EPA +3.43]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 12:56) — (12:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass deep middle intended for 87-B.Celek INTERCEPTED by 27-S.Brown [59-M.Boley] at NYG 26. 27-S.Brown to PHI 26 for 48 yards (64-J.Scott, 7-M.Vick). PHI-81-J.Avan [WPA -14.4% · EPA -5.15]
  • New York Giants (Q2 0:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 80-V.Cruz for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.4% · EPA +4.69]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 12:13) — (12:13) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 18-J.Maclin for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-C.Blackburn]. [WPA -0.8% · EPA +3.58]
  • New York Giants (Q1 3:05) — (3:05) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 44-A.Bradshaw to PHI 28 for 41 yards (23-D.Rodgers-Cromartie). [WPA +4.7% · EPA +3.43]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 10:42 · PHI 3 · Score 0-6
    (10:42) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 82-R.Randle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 10:36 · PHI 2 · Score 0-7
    9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
  3. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 6:34 · PHI 38 · Score 0-13
    (6:34) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 82-R.Randle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 6:24 · PHI 2 · Score 0-14
    9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
  5. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 1:29 · PHI 15 · Score 0-20
    (1:29) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 22-D.Wilson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 1:18 · PHI 2 · Score 0-21
    9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
  7. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 12:13 · NYG 7 · Score 6-21
    (12:13) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 18-J.Maclin for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-C.Blackburn].
  8. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 12:06 · NYG 2 · Score 7-21
    6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
  9. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 6:30 · PHI 1 · Score 7-27
    (6:30) 44-A.Bradshaw right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 6:26 · PHI 2 · Score 7-28
    9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
  11. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 0:10 · PHI 24 · Score 7-34
    (:10) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 80-V.Cruz for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 0:04 · PHI 2 · Score 7-35
    9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
  13. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 6:58 · PHI 1 · Score 7-41
    (6:58) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 45-H.Hynoski for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
  14. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 6:51 · PHI 2 · Score 7-42
    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.
  • M. Vick (PHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • E. Manning (NYG) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants on 2012-12-30?

The New York Giants beat the Philadelphia Eagles 42-7 in Week 17, 2012.

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

Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 0, New York Giants 21; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 7, New York Giants 14; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 0, New York Giants 7; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 7, New York Giants 42.

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

New York Giants touchdown — R. Randle (E. Manning pass) (Q1 10:42) New York Giants touchdown — R. Randle (E. Manning pass) (Q1 6:34) New York Giants touchdown — D. Wilson (E. Manning pass) (Q1 1:29) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Maclin (M. Vick pass) (Q2 12:13) New York Giants touchdown — A. Bradshaw (Q2 6:30) New York Giants touchdown — V. Cruz (E. Manning pass) (Q2 0:10) New York Giants touchdown — H. Hynoski (E. Manning pass) (Q4 6:58) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

M. Vick (Philadelphia Eagles), 46.3% completion, -6.3% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.38 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 48.1% completion, +8.0% CPOE, +0.86 EPA per dropback, +23.35 total passing EPA.

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

E. Manning (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +23.35 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (+4.69 EPA): (:10) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 80-V.Cruz for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 4-11 Now 4-12 L

New York Giants

Entered 8-7 Now 9-7 W