Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 37–27 LA
- Halftime
- New York Giants 20–13 LA at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- E. Manning
- Top passer
- S. Hill
- Biggest EPA play
- (:55) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 13-O.Beckham for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2014-12-21
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the LA 37–27 on 2014-12-21. E. Manning posted a game-high +24.78 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 10 | 10 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 37 |
 LA | 3 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants
(10:44) 3-J.Brown 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
(8:28) (No Huddle) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 13-O.Beckham for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYG-13-O.Beckham, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
(4:58) 4-G.Zuerlein 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(12:44) 3-J.Brown 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
(4:55) (Shotgun) 43-O.Darkwa left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
(2:25) 27-T.Mason left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYG-26-A.Rolle, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs.
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(:04) 4-G.Zuerlein 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(7:35) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 82-R.Randle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
(1:51) 14-S.Hill pass deep left to 88-L.Kendricks for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(:55) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 13-O.Beckham for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
(8:34) 3-J.Brown 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
(4:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-S.Hill pass deep right to 13-C.Givens for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 10:44FG Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+3
- Yard line
- LA 11
- Score
- 3-0
(10:44) 3-J.Brown 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 8:28TD Odell Beckham Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- LA 9
- Score
- 9-0
(8:28) (No Huddle) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 13-O.Beckham for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYG-13-O.Beckham, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 8:24XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 10-0
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
- LALA
Q1 4:58FG Greg ZuerleinPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 33
- Score
- 10-3
(4:58) 4-G.Zuerlein 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 12:44FG Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+3
- Yard line
- LA 19
- Score
- 13-3
(12:44) 3-J.Brown 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 4:55TD ODO. DarkwaPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 12
- Score
- 19-3
(4:55) (Shotgun) 43-O.Darkwa left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 4:49XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 20-3
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
- LALA
Q2 2:25TD TMT. MasonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 10
- Score
- 20-9
(2:25) 27-T.Mason left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYG-26-A.Rolle, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- LALA
Q2 2:18XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 20-10
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- LALA
Q2 0:04FG Greg ZuerleinPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 20-13
(:04) 4-G.Zuerlein 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 7:35TD Points+6
- Yard line
- LA 7
- Score
- 26-13
(7:35) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 82-R.Randle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 7:29XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 27-13
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
- LALA
Q3 1:51TD LKL. KendricksPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 23
- Score
- 27-19
(1:51) 14-S.Hill pass deep left to 88-L.Kendricks for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q3 1:44XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 27-20
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 0:55TD Odell Beckham Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- LA 80
- Score
- 33-20
(:55) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 13-O.Beckham for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 0:45XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 34-20
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 8:34FG Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+3
- Yard line
- LA 34
- Score
- 37-20
(8:34) 3-J.Brown 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
- LALA
Q4 4:00TD CGCkelby GivensPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 47
- Score
- 37-26
(4:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-S.Hill pass deep right to 13-C.Givens for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q4 3:56XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 37-27
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +24.78 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 2Rodney Randle · New York Giants · Receiving · +14.38 total EPA · 6 snaps · +2.40 EPA/play
- 3Odell Beckham Jr. · New York Giants · Receiving · +9.02 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 4S. Hill · LA · Passing · +5.42 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 5
K.J. Britt · LA · Receiving · +4.99 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play - 6Ckelby Givens · LA · Receiving · +4.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.16 EPA/play
- 7L. Kendricks · LA · Receiving · +3.82 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.91 EPA/play
- 8L. Donnell · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.92 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.38 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 (+24.78) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.71 EPA per play.
E. Manning's top snap (+7.70 EPA): (:55) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 13-O.Beckham for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
S. Hill led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S. Hill (LA) · 39 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +7.2% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +5.42 total EPA
- E. Manning (New York Giants) · 35 dropbacks · 71.4% completion · +14.6% CPOE · +0.71 EPA/play · +24.78 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | LA |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.162 | -0.032 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.3% | 51.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.708 | +0.139 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.168 | -0.241 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.032 | -0.162 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.1% | 60.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: +0.16 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- LA: -0.03 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- LA: 12 drives, -2.60 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 12 drives, +14.39 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 — Odell Beckham Jr. (E. Manning pass)
- New York Giants — O. Darkwa
- LA — T. Mason
- New York Giants — Rodney Randle (E. Manning pass)
- LA — L. Kendricks (S. Hill pass)
- New York Giants — Odell Beckham Jr. (E. Manning pass)
- LA — Ckelby Givens (S. Hill pass)
Field goals
- New York Giants — Ji'Ayir Brown
- LA — Greg Zuerlein
- New York Giants — Ji'Ayir Brown
- LA — Greg Zuerlein
- New York Giants — Ji'Ayir Brown
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 LA 11 (Q1 10:44) — (10:44) 3-J.Brown 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; New York Giants found the end zone from the LA 9 (Q1 8:28); New York Giants added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 8:24) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; LA connected on a field goal from the NYG 33 (Q1 4:58) — (4:58) 4-G.Zuerlein 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the LA 19 (Q2 12:44) — (12:44) 3-J.Brown 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; New York Giants found the end zone from the LA 12 (Q2 4:55) — (4:55) (Shotgun) 43-O.Darkwa left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 4:49) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; LA found the end zone from the NYG 10 (Q2 2:25) — (2:25) 27-T.Mason left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYG-26-A.Rolle, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs.; LA added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 2:18) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; LA connected on a field goal from the NYG 2 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 4-G.Zuerlein 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the LA 7 (Q3 7:35) — (7:35) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 82-R.Randle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 7:29) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; LA found the end zone from the NYG 23 (Q3 1:51) — (1:51) 14-S.Hill pass deep left to 88-L.Kendricks for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 1:44) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; New York Giants found the end zone from the LA 80 (Q3 0:55) — (:55) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 13-O.Beckham for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 0:45) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..
The fourth quarter: LA won the period 7–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the LA 34 (Q4 8:34) — (8:34) 3-J.Brown 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; LA found the end zone from the NYG 47 (Q4 4:00) — (4:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-S.Hill pass deep right to 13-C.Givens for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 3:56) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q3 0:55) — (:55) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 13-O.Beckham for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q1 13:15) — (13:15) (No Huddle) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 82-R.Randle to LA 18 for 49 yards (23-R.McLeod).
- LA (Q1 10:41) — 3-J.Brown kicks 67 yards from NYG 35 to LA -2. 36-B.Cunningham to LA 19 for 21 yards (43-O.Darkwa). FUMBLES (43-O.Darkwa), touched at LA 20, RECOVERED by NYG-34-N.Berhe at LA 21. 34-N.Berhe to LA 21 f
- LA (Q1 1:05) — (1:05) 14-S.Hill pass short right intended for 11-T.Austin INTERCEPTED by 72-K.Wynn at NYG 37. 72-K.Wynn to NYG 44 for 7 yards (81-K.Britt). Ball Tipped by intended receiver #11 T.Austin.
- New York Giants (Q1 9:32) — (9:32) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 82-R.Randle to LA 11 for 16 yards (22-T.Johnson).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q3 0:55) — (:55) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 13-O.Beckham for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LA (Q1 1:05) — (1:05) 14-S.Hill pass short right intended for 11-T.Austin INTERCEPTED by 72-K.Wynn at NYG 37. 72-K.Wynn to NYG 44 for 7 yards (81-K.Britt). Ball Tipped by intended receiver #11 T.Austin.
- LA (Q1 10:41) — 3-J.Brown kicks 67 yards from NYG 35 to LA -2. 36-B.Cunningham to LA 19 for 21 yards (43-O.Darkwa). FUMBLES (43-O.Darkwa), touched at LA 20, RECOVERED by NYG-34-N.Berhe at LA 21. 34-N.Berhe to LA 21 f
- LA (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 14-S.Hill Aborted. 63-S.Wells FUMBLES at LA 21, RECOVERED by NYG-72-K.Wynn at LA 12. 72-K.Wynn to LA 12 for no gain (72-J.Barksdale).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 10:44 · LA 11 · Score 3-0
(10:44) 3-J.Brown 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 8:28 · LA 9 · Score 9-0
(8:28) (No Huddle) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 13-O.Beckham for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYG-13-O.Beckham, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 8:24 · LA 2 · Score 10-0
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - LA FG (+3) — Q1 4:58 · NYG 33 · Score 10-3
(4:58) 4-G.Zuerlein 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 12:44 · LA 19 · Score 13-3
(12:44) 3-J.Brown 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 4:55 · LA 12 · Score 19-3
(4:55) (Shotgun) 43-O.Darkwa left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 4:49 · LA 2 · Score 20-3
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - LA TD (+6) — Q2 2:25 · NYG 10 · Score 20-9
(2:25) 27-T.Mason left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYG-26-A.Rolle, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs. - LA XP (+1) — Q2 2:18 · NYG 2 · Score 20-10
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - LA FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · NYG 2 · Score 20-13
(:04) 4-G.Zuerlein 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 7:35 · LA 7 · Score 26-13
(7:35) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 82-R.Randle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 7:29 · LA 2 · Score 27-13
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - LA TD (+6) — Q3 1:51 · NYG 23 · Score 27-19
(1:51) 14-S.Hill pass deep left to 88-L.Kendricks for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q3 1:44 · NYG 2 · Score 27-20
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 0:55 · LA 80 · Score 33-20
(:55) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 13-O.Beckham for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 0:45 · LA 2 · Score 34-20
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 8:34 · LA 34 · Score 37-20
(8:34) 3-J.Brown 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - LA TD (+6) — Q4 4:00 · NYG 47 · Score 37-26
(4:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-S.Hill pass deep right to 13-C.Givens for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q4 3:56 · NYG 2 · Score 37-27
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
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.
- S. Hill (LA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- E. Manning (NYG) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs LA on 2014-12-21?
The New York Giants beat the LA 37-27 in Week 16, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs LA?
Q1: New York Giants 10, LA 3; Q2: New York Giants 10, LA 10; Q3: New York Giants 14, LA 7; Q4: New York Giants 3, LA 7; Final: New York Giants 37, LA 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs LA?
New York Giants touchdown — O. Beckham (E. Manning pass) (Q1 8:28) New York Giants touchdown — O. Darkwa (Q2 4:55) LA touchdown — T. Mason (Q2 2:25) New York Giants touchdown — R. Randle (E. Manning pass) (Q3 7:35) LA touchdown — L. Kendricks (S. Hill pass) (Q3 1:51) New York Giants touchdown — O. Beckham (E. Manning pass) (Q3 0:55) LA touchdown — C. Givens (S. Hill pass) (Q4 4:00) New York Giants field goal — J. Brown (Q1 10:44, 3 pts) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q1 4:58, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Brown (Q2 12:44, 3 pts) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Brown (Q4 8:34, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs LA?
S. Hill (LA), 61.5% completion, +7.2% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +5.42 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 71.4% completion, +14.6% CPOE, +0.71 EPA per dropback, +24.78 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs LA?
E. Manning (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +24.78 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+7.70 EPA): (:55) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 13-O.Beckham for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 5-9 Now 6-9 W
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 6-8 Now 6-9 L
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