Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Jets
- Final score
- New York Jets 23–20 New York Giants
- Halftime
- New York Jets 10–20 New York Giants at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Fitzpatrick
- Top passer
- R. Fitzpatrick
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 72 yard…
- Game date
- 2015-12-06
Game summary
The New York Jets beat the New York Giants 23–20 on 2015-12-06, overcoming New York Giants's 20–10 halftime lead. R. Fitzpatrick posted a game-high +15.02 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | OT | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 3 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
 New York Giants | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets
(5:51) 8-R.Bullock 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(15:00) 4-R.Quigley punts 55 yards to NYG 20, Center-46-T.Purdum. 17-D.Harris for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(9:02) 3-J.Brown 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(3:30) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 29-B.Powell for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(2:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(:34) 3-J.Brown 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(4:33) 8-R.Bullock 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(:32) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(8:50) 8-R.Bullock 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
NYGNew York GiantsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 5:51FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NYG 6
- Score
- 3-0
(5:51) 8-R.Bullock 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 15:00TD Demone HarrisPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 75
- Score
- 3-6
(15:00) 4-R.Quigley punts 55 yards to NYG 20, Center-46-T.Purdum. 17-D.Harris for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 14:39XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 3-7
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 9:02FG Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 3-10
(9:02) 3-J.Brown 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 3:30TD Brandon PowellPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 25
- Score
- 9-10
(3:30) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 29-B.Powell for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 3:21XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 10-10
8-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 2:27TD Odell Beckham Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 72
- Score
- 10-16
(2:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 2:13XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 10-17
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 0:34FG Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 17
- Score
- 10-20
(:34) 3-J.Brown 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 4:33FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NYG 6
- Score
- 13-20
(4:33) 8-R.Bullock 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 0:32TD BMB. MarshallPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 9
- Score
- 19-20
(:32) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 0:27XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 20-20
8-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- NYJNew York Jets
OT 8:50FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NYG 13
- Score
- 23-20
(8:50) 8-R.Bullock 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1R. Fitzpatrick · New York Jets · Passing · +15.02 total EPA · 59 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 2Odell Beckham Jr. · New York Giants · Receiving · +10.55 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 3B. Marshall · New York Jets · Receiving · +8.34 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 4E. Decker · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.24 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 5W. Tye · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.53 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 6Q. Enunwa · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.13 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 7E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +2.76 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 8Brandon Powell · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.96 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.15 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
R. Fitzpatrick — NYJ · Passing
R. Fitzpatrick posted the highest total EPA (+15.02) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Jets. Across 59 counted snaps, they averaged +0.25 EPA per play.
R. Fitzpatrick's top snap (+4.34 EPA): (3:30) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 29-B.Powell for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+6.51 EPA): E. Manning — (2:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
R. Fitzpatrick led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R. Fitzpatrick (New York Jets) · 59 dropbacks · 61.0% completion · +7.0% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +15.02 total EPA
- E. Manning (New York Giants) · 42 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -10.6% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.76 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.015 | -0.039 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.9% | 36.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.255 | +0.066 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.457 | -0.387 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.039 | -0.015 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.2% | 53.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Jets generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: +0.01 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: -0.04 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: 12 drives, -3.39 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 12 drives, +1.43 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — Demone Harris
- New York Jets — Brandon Powell (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- New York Giants — Odell Beckham Jr. (E. Manning pass)
- New York Jets — B. Marshall (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
Field goals
- New York Jets — Randy Bullock
- New York Giants — Ji'Ayir Brown
- New York Giants — Ji'Ayir Brown
- New York Jets — Randy Bullock
- New York Jets — Randy Bullock
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NYG 6 (Q1 5:51) — (5:51) 8-R.Bullock 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 20–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the NYG 75 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 4-R.Quigley punts 55 yards to NYG 20, Center-46-T.Purdum. 17-D.Harris for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 14:39) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the NYJ 2 (Q2 9:02) — (9:02) 3-J.Brown 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.; New York Jets found the end zone from the NYG 25 (Q2 3:30) — (3:30) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 29-B.Powell for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 3:21) — 8-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NYJ 72 (Q2 2:27) — (2:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 2:13) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the NYJ 17 (Q2 0:34) — (:34) 3-J.Brown 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NYG 6 (Q4 4:33) — (4:33) 8-R.Bullock 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; New York Jets found the end zone from the NYG 9 (Q4 0:32) — (:32) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 0:27) — 8-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley..
Overtime: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NYG 13 (OT 8:50) — (8:50) 8-R.Bullock 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (OT 6:38) — (6:38) 3-J.Brown 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- New York Jets (OT 8:50) — (8:50) 8-R.Bullock 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- New York Giants (OT 8:00) — (8:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 13-O.Beckham Jr. to NYJ 34 for 20 yards (41-B.Skrine) [91-S.Richardson].
- New York Giants (OT 8:06) — (8:06) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass incomplete deep right to 13-O.Beckham Jr.. PENALTY on NYG-13-O.Beckham Jr., Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- New York Giants (Q2 2:27) — (2:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q2 2:27) — (2:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q2 11:06) — (11:06) 33-C.Ivory up the middle to NYJ 21 for 3 yards (53-J.Brinkley). FUMBLES (53-J.Brinkley), RECOVERED by NYG-90-J.Pierre-Paul at NYJ 20. 90-J.Pierre-Paul to NYJ 20 for no gain (47-K.Davis). Offic
- New York Jets (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 4-R.Quigley punts 55 yards to NYG 20, Center-46-T.Purdum. 17-D.Harris for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q2 3:30) — (3:30) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 29-B.Powell for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 5:51 · NYG 6 · Score 3-0
(5:51) 8-R.Bullock 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · NYG 75 · Score 3-6
(15:00) 4-R.Quigley punts 55 yards to NYG 20, Center-46-T.Purdum. 17-D.Harris for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 14:39 · NYJ 15 · Score 3-7
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 9:02 · NYJ 2 · Score 3-10
(9:02) 3-J.Brown 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 3:30 · NYG 25 · Score 9-10
(3:30) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 29-B.Powell for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 3:21 · NYG 15 · Score 10-10
8-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 2:27 · NYJ 72 · Score 10-16
(2:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 2:13 · NYJ 15 · Score 10-17
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 0:34 · NYJ 17 · Score 10-20
(:34) 3-J.Brown 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 4:33 · NYG 6 · Score 13-20
(4:33) 8-R.Bullock 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 0:32 · NYG 9 · Score 19-20
(:32) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 0:27 · NYG 15 · Score 20-20
8-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - New York Jets FG (+3) — OT 8:50 · NYG 13 · Score 23-20
(8:50) 8-R.Bullock 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Jets earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- R. Fitzpatrick (New York Jets) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- R. Fitzpatrick (NYJ) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs New York Giants on 2015-12-06?
The New York Jets beat the New York Giants 23-20 in Week 13, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs New York Giants?
Q1: New York Jets 3, New York Giants 0; Q2: New York Jets 7, New York Giants 20; Q4: New York Jets 10, New York Giants 0; Q5: New York Jets 3, New York Giants 0; Final: New York Jets 23, New York Giants 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs New York Giants?
New York Giants touchdown — D. Harris (Q2 15:00) New York Jets touchdown — B. Powell (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q2 3:30) New York Giants touchdown — O. Beckham (E. Manning pass) (Q2 2:27) New York Jets touchdown — B. Marshall (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q4 0:32) New York Jets field goal — R. Bullock (Q1 5:51, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Brown (Q2 9:02, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Brown (Q2 0:34, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — R. Bullock (Q4 4:33, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — R. Bullock (OT 8:50, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs New York Giants?
R. Fitzpatrick (New York Jets), 61.0% completion, +7.0% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +15.02 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 42.9% completion, -10.6% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.76 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs New York Giants?
R. Fitzpatrick (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.02 total EPA on Passing plays. across 59 snaps. Their top snap (+4.34 EPA): (3:30) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 29-B.Powell for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was New York Jets vs New York Giants a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New York Jets won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 6-5 Now 7-5 W
New York Giants
Entered 5-6 Now 5-7 L
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