Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 45–14 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- New York Giants 24–7 Washington Commanders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- E. Manning
- Top passer
- E. Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:05) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left intended for 14-R.Grant INTERCEPTED by 20-P.A…
- Game date
- 2014-09-25
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Washington Commanders 45–14 on 2014-09-25. E. Manning posted a game-high +18.53 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 7 | 17 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 45 |
 Washington Commanders | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants(7:43) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 84-L.Donnell for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
(14:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 84-L.Donnell for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. PENALTY on WAS-94-C.Geathers, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(8:57) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 12-A.Roberts for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
(2:21) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 84-L.Donnell for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
(:01) 3-J.Brown 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
(13:03) 46-A.Morris left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. NYG-90-J.Pierre-Paul was injured during the play.
(4:24) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 85-D.Fells for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
(14:12) 10-E.Manning scrambles right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
(6:20) 44-A.Williams left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
WASWashington CommandersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 7:43TD LDL. DonnellPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 5
- Score
- 6-0
(7:43) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 84-L.Donnell for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 7:35XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 7-0
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 14:21TD LDL. DonnellPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 6
- Score
- 13-0
(14:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 84-L.Donnell for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 14:14XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 14-0
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. PENALTY on WAS-94-C.Geathers, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 8:57TD ARA. RobertsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 18
- Score
- 14-6
(8:57) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 12-A.Roberts for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 8:50XP KFK. ForbathPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 14-7
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 2:21TD LDL. DonnellPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 6
- Score
- 20-7
(2:21) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 84-L.Donnell for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 2:16XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 21-7
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 0:01FG Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 11
- Score
- 24-7
(:01) 3-J.Brown 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 13:03TD AMA. MorrisPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 20
- Score
- 24-13
(13:03) 46-A.Morris left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 12:57XP KFK. ForbathPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 24-14
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. NYG-90-J.Pierre-Paul was injured during the play.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 4:24TD DFD. FellsPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 30-14
(4:24) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 85-D.Fells for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 4:19XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 31-14
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 14:12TD EME. ManningPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 1
- Score
- 37-14
(14:12) 10-E.Manning scrambles right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 14:07XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 1
- Score
- 38-14
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 6:20TD Avery WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 1
- Score
- 44-14
(6:20) 44-A.Williams left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 6:05XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 45-14
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +18.53 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 2L. Donnell · New York Giants · Receiving · +8.89 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 3N. Paul · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.86 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 4R. Helu · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.53 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 5Rodney Randle · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.80 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 6D. Fells · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.71 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 7P. Parker · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.61 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 8
Alton Robinson · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.53 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.53 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 (+18.53) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.43 EPA per play.
E. Manning's top snap (-4.75 EPA): (6:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle intended for 82-R.Randle INTERCEPTED by 52-K.Robinson (31-B.Meriweather) at WAS 1. 52-K.Robinson to WAS 1 for no gain (65-W.Beatty). The Replay Official challeng
Biggest single play (-6.12 EPA): Kirk Cousins — (8:05) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left intended for 14-R.Grant INTERCEPTED by 20-P.Amukamara at WAS 49. 20-P.Amukamara to WAS 21 for 28 yards (29-R.Helu).
Quarterback report card
E. Manning led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- E. Manning (New York Giants) · 43 dropbacks · 65.1% completion · +10.4% CPOE · +0.43 EPA/play · +18.53 total EPA
Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) · 37 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · -6.6% CPOE · -0.56 EPA/play · -20.58 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.199 | -0.229 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.5% | 31.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.431 | -0.556 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.018 | -0.061 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.229 | -0.199 |
| Defensive success rate | 69.0% | 49.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs -0.23), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: +0.20 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Washington Commanders: -0.23 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: 13 drives, +19.72 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 13 drives, -16.23 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — L. Donnell (E. Manning pass)
- New York Giants — L. Donnell (E. Manning pass)
- Washington Commanders — A. Roberts (Kirk Cousins pass)
- New York Giants — L. Donnell (E. Manning pass)
- Washington Commanders — A. Morris
- New York Giants — D. Fells (E. Manning pass)
- New York Giants — E. Manning
- New York Giants — Avery Williams
Field goals
- 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 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 5 (Q1 7:43) — (7:43) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 84-L.Donnell for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 7:35) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 17–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 6 (Q2 14:21) — (14:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 84-L.Donnell for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 14:14); Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 18 (Q2 8:57) — (8:57) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 12-A.Roberts for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 8:50) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 6 (Q2 2:21) — (2:21) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 84-L.Donnell for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 2:16) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 11 (Q2 0:01) — (:01) 3-J.Brown 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 20 (Q3 13:03) — (13:03) 46-A.Morris left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 12:57) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. NYG-90-J.Pierre-Paul was injured during the play.; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q3 4:24) — (4:24) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 85-D.Fells for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 4:19) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q4 14:12) — (14:12) 10-E.Manning scrambles right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 1 (Q4 14:07) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q4 6:20) — (6:20) 44-A.Williams left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 6:05) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 10:48) — (10:48) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at WAS 24 for -8 yards (94-M.Kiwanuka). FUMBLES (94-M.Kiwanuka) [94-M.Kiwanuka], RECOVERED by NYG-99-C.Jenkins at WAS 24. 99-C.Jenkins to WAS 24 for no gain (74-T.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 8:05) — (8:05) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left intended for 14-R.Grant INTERCEPTED by 20-P.Amukamara at WAS 49. 20-P.Amukamara to WAS 21 for 28 yards (29-R.Helu).
- Washington Commanders (Q2 1:24) — (1:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 82-L.Paulsen to NYG 18 for 5 yards (38-T.McBride). FUMBLES (38-T.McBride), RECOVERED by NYG-38-T.McBride at NYG 18. 38-T.McBride to NYG 18 fo
- New York Giants (Q3 6:34) — (6:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle intended for 82-R.Randle INTERCEPTED by 52-K.Robinson (31-B.Meriweather) at WAS 1. 52-K.Robinson to WAS 1 for no gain (65-W.Beatty). The Repl
- Washington Commanders (Q2 1:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass incomplete deep middle to 84-N.Paul. WAS-84-N.Paul was injured during the play. PENALTY on NYG-35-Q.Demps, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at WAS 31 - No Pl
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 8:05) — (8:05) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left intended for 14-R.Grant INTERCEPTED by 20-P.Amukamara at WAS 49. 20-P.Amukamara to WAS 21 for 28 yards (29-R.Helu).
- Washington Commanders (Q1 10:48) — (10:48) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at WAS 24 for -8 yards (94-M.Kiwanuka). FUMBLES (94-M.Kiwanuka) [94-M.Kiwanuka], RECOVERED by NYG-99-C.Jenkins at WAS 24. 99-C.Jenkins to WAS 24 for no gain (74-T.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 0:40) — (:40) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right intended for 12-A.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 38-T.McBride at WAS 33. 38-T.McBride to WAS 22 for 11 yards (82-L.Paulsen).
- New York Giants (Q3 6:34) — (6:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle intended for 82-R.Randle INTERCEPTED by 52-K.Robinson (31-B.Meriweather) at WAS 1. 52-K.Robinson to WAS 1 for no gain (65-W.Beatty). The Repl
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 7:43 · WAS 5 · Score 6-0
(7:43) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 84-L.Donnell for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 7:35 · WAS 2 · Score 7-0
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 14:21 · WAS 6 · Score 13-0
(14:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 84-L.Donnell for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 14:14 · WAS 2 · Score 14-0
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. PENALTY on WAS-94-C.Geathers, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 8:57 · NYG 18 · Score 14-6
(8:57) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 12-A.Roberts for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 8:50 · NYG 2 · Score 14-7
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 2:21 · WAS 6 · Score 20-7
(2:21) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 84-L.Donnell for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 2:16 · WAS 2 · Score 21-7
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 0:01 · WAS 11 · Score 24-7
(:01) 3-J.Brown 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 13:03 · NYG 20 · Score 24-13
(13:03) 46-A.Morris left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 12:57 · NYG 2 · Score 24-14
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. NYG-90-J.Pierre-Paul was injured during the play. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 4:24 · WAS 2 · Score 30-14
(4:24) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 85-D.Fells for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 4:19 · WAS 2 · Score 31-14
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 14:12 · WAS 1 · Score 37-14
(14:12) 10-E.Manning scrambles right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 14:07 · WAS 1 · Score 38-14
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 6:20 · WAS 1 · Score 44-14
(6:20) 44-A.Williams left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 6:05 · WAS 2 · Score 45-14
3-J.Brown 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.
- E. Manning (NYG) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Kirk Cousins (WAS) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Washington Commanders on 2014-09-25?
The New York Giants beat the Washington Commanders 45-14 in Week 4, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: New York Giants 7, Washington Commanders 0; Q2: New York Giants 17, Washington Commanders 7; Q3: New York Giants 7, Washington Commanders 7; Q4: New York Giants 14, Washington Commanders 0; Final: New York Giants 45, Washington Commanders 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
New York Giants touchdown — L. Donnell (E. Manning pass) (Q1 7:43) New York Giants touchdown — L. Donnell (E. Manning pass) (Q2 14:21) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Roberts (K. Cousins pass) (Q2 8:57) New York Giants touchdown — L. Donnell (E. Manning pass) (Q2 2:21) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Morris (Q3 13:03) New York Giants touchdown — D. Fells (E. Manning pass) (Q3 4:24) New York Giants touchdown — E. Manning (Q4 14:12) New York Giants touchdown — A. Williams (Q4 6:20) New York Giants field goal — J. Brown (Q2 0:01, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
E. Manning (New York Giants), 65.1% completion, +10.4% CPOE, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +18.53 total passing EPA. Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders), 51.4% completion, -6.6% CPOE, -0.56 EPA per dropback, -20.58 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
E. Manning (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.53 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (-4.75 EPA): (6:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle intended for 82-R.Randle INTERCEPTED by 52-K.Robinson (31-B.Meriweather) at WAS 1. 52-K.Robinson to WAS 1 for no gain (65.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
Washington Commanders
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
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