Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 30–27 San Francisco 49ers
- Halftime
- San Francisco 49ers 6–13 New York Giants at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- E. Manning
- Top passer
- E. Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:52) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep right to 81-A.Boldin to NYG 43 for 37 yards (43…
- Game date
- 2015-10-11
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the San Francisco 49ers 30–27 on 2015-10-11. E. Manning posted a game-high +21.97 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 San Francisco 49ers | 3 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 27 |
 New York Giants | 3 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 30 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
SFSan Francisco 49ers(11:25) 9-P.Dawson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
(6:29) 3-J.Brown 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(12:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 34-S.Vereen for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(4:02) 3-J.Brown 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(1:05) 9-P.Dawson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
(8:06) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right to 81-A.Boldin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
(1:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-A.Lynch].
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(11:53) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short middle to 88-G.Celek for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
(4:37) 3-J.Brown 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(1:49) 28-C.Hyde left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
(:26) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 84-L.Donnell for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
NYGNew York GiantsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 11:25FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 25
- Score
- 3-0
(11:25) 9-P.Dawson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 6:29FG Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 4
- Score
- 3-3
(6:29) 3-J.Brown 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 12:20TD SVS. VereenPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 3-9
(12:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 34-S.Vereen for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 12:15XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 3-10
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 4:02FG Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 23
- Score
- 3-13
(4:02) 3-J.Brown 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 1:05FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 4
- Score
- 6-13
(1:05) 9-P.Dawson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 8:06TD ABA. BoldinPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 3
- Score
- 12-13
(8:06) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right to 81-A.Boldin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 8:00XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 13-13
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 1:27TD Odell Beckham Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- SF 17
- Score
- 13-19
(1:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-A.Lynch].
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 1:14XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 13-20
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 11:53TD GCG. CelekPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 5
- Score
- 19-20
(11:53) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short middle to 88-G.Celek for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 11:49XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 20-20
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 4:37FG Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 5
- Score
- 20-23
(4:37) 3-J.Brown 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 1:49TD CHC. HydePoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 26-23
(1:49) 28-C.Hyde left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 1:45XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 27-23
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 0:26TD LDL. DonnellPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 12
- Score
- 27-29
(:26) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 84-L.Donnell for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 0:21XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 27-30
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +21.97 total EPA · 58 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 2C. Kaepernick · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +15.78 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 3S. Vereen · New York Giants · Receiving · +6.00 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 4A. Boldin · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +5.12 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 5Odell Beckham Jr. · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.92 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 6G. Celek · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 7
Demone Harris · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.30 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play - 8B. Ellington · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.14 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.57 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 (+21.97) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 58 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.
E. Manning's top snap (+3.05 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 13-O.Beckham Jr. to SF 22 for 31 yards (53-N.Bowman).
Biggest single play (+3.14 EPA): C. Kaepernick — (11:52) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep right to 81-A.Boldin to NYG 43 for 37 yards (43-C.Dahl).
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) · 58 dropbacks · 70.7% completion · +10.6% CPOE · +0.38 EPA/play · +21.97 total EPA
- C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers) · 43 dropbacks · 53.5% completion · +0.3% CPOE · +0.37 EPA/play · +15.78 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | San Francisco 49ers | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.221 | +0.201 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.4% | 55.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.367 | +0.379 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.088 | -0.214 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.201 | -0.221 |
| Defensive success rate | 44.7% | 53.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (San Francisco 49ers +0.22, New York Giants +0.20) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- San Francisco 49ers: +0.22 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: +0.20 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: 9 drives, +18.85 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 10 drives, +18.57 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — S. Vereen (E. Manning pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — A. Boldin (C. Kaepernick pass)
- New York Giants — Odell Beckham Jr. (E. Manning pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — G. Celek (C. Kaepernick pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — C. Hyde
- New York Giants — L. Donnell (E. Manning pass)
Field goals
- San Francisco 49ers — P. Dawson
- New York Giants — Ji'Ayir Brown
- New York Giants — Ji'Ayir Brown
- San Francisco 49ers — P. Dawson
- New York Giants — Ji'Ayir Brown
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the NYG 25 (Q1 11:25) — (11:25) 9-P.Dawson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the SF 4 (Q1 6:29) — (6:29) 3-J.Brown 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 10–3. New York Giants found the end zone from the SF 2 (Q2 12:20) — (12:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 34-S.Vereen for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q2 12:15) — 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 SF 23 (Q2 4:02) — (4:02) 3-J.Brown 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the NYG 4 (Q2 1:05) — (1:05) 9-P.Dawson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the NYG 3 (Q3 8:06) — (8:06) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right to 81-A.Boldin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q3 8:00) — 9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.; New York Giants found the end zone from the SF 17 (Q3 1:27) — (1:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-A.Lynch].; New York Giants added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q3 1:14) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing..
The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 14–10. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the NYG 5 (Q4 11:53) — (11:53) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short middle to 88-G.Celek for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 11:49) — 9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the SF 5 (Q4 4:37) — (4:37) 3-J.Brown 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the NYG 2 (Q4 1:49) — (1:49) 28-C.Hyde left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 1:45) — 9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.; New York Giants found the end zone from the SF 12 (Q4 0:26) — (:26) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 84-L.Donnell for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q4 0:21) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q4 0:26) — (:26) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 84-L.Donnell for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q4 0:40) — (:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 34-S.Vereen to SF 20 for 24 yards (41-A.Bethea, 26-T.Brock).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 11:53) — (11:53) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short middle to 88-G.Celek for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 3:50) — (3:50) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep right to 81-A.Boldin to NYG 29 for 26 yards (31-T.Wade).
- New York Giants (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 13-O.Beckham Jr. to SF 22 for 31 yards (53-N.Bowman).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 11:52) — (11:52) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass deep right to 81-A.Boldin to NYG 43 for 37 yards (43-C.Dahl).
- New York Giants (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 13-O.Beckham Jr. to SF 22 for 31 yards (53-N.Bowman).
- New York Giants (Q1 8:58) — (8:58) (No Huddle) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 13-O.Beckham Jr. to SF 12 for 49 yards (20-K.Acker).
- New York Giants (Q2 0:11) — (:11) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right intended for 13-O.Beckham Jr. INTERCEPTED by 26-T.Brock at SF -6. Touchback.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q1 11:25 · NYG 25 · Score 3-0
(11:25) 9-P.Dawson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 6:29 · SF 4 · Score 3-3
(6:29) 3-J.Brown 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 12:20 · SF 2 · Score 3-9
(12:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 34-S.Vereen for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 12:15 · SF 15 · Score 3-10
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 4:02 · SF 23 · Score 3-13
(4:02) 3-J.Brown 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 1:05 · NYG 4 · Score 6-13
(1:05) 9-P.Dawson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 8:06 · NYG 3 · Score 12-13
(8:06) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short right to 81-A.Boldin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 8:00 · NYG 15 · Score 13-13
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 1:27 · SF 17 · Score 13-19
(1:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-A.Lynch]. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 1:14 · SF 15 · Score 13-20
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 11:53 · NYG 5 · Score 19-20
(11:53) (Shotgun) 7-C.Kaepernick pass short middle to 88-G.Celek for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 11:49 · NYG 15 · Score 20-20
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 4:37 · SF 5 · Score 20-23
(4:37) 3-J.Brown 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 1:49 · NYG 2 · Score 26-23
(1:49) 28-C.Hyde left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 1:45 · NYG 15 · Score 27-23
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 0:26 · SF 12 · Score 27-29
(:26) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 84-L.Donnell for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 0:21 · SF 15 · Score 27-30
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- 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).
Frequently asked questions
Who won San Francisco 49ers vs New York Giants on 2015-10-11?
The New York Giants beat the San Francisco 49ers 30-27 in Week 5, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs New York Giants?
Q1: San Francisco 49ers 3, New York Giants 3; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 3, New York Giants 10; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 7, New York Giants 7; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 14, New York Giants 10; Final: San Francisco 49ers 27, New York Giants 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs New York Giants?
New York Giants touchdown — S. Vereen (E. Manning pass) (Q2 12:20) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — A. Boldin (C. Kaepernick pass) (Q3 8:06) New York Giants touchdown — O. Beckham (E. Manning pass) (Q3 1:27) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — G. Celek (C. Kaepernick pass) (Q4 11:53) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — C. Hyde (Q4 1:49) New York Giants touchdown — L. Donnell (E. Manning pass) (Q4 0:26) San Francisco 49ers field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 11:25, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Brown (Q1 6:29, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Brown (Q2 4:02, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 1:05, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Brown (Q4 4:37, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs New York Giants?
E. Manning (New York Giants), 70.7% completion, +10.6% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +21.97 total passing EPA. C. Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers), 53.5% completion, +0.3% CPOE, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +15.78 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs New York Giants?
E. Manning (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.97 total EPA on Passing plays. across 58 snaps. Their top snap (+3.05 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 13-O.Beckham Jr. to SF 22 for 31 yards (53-N.Bowman)..
Was San Francisco 49ers vs New York Giants a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New York Giants won 30-27 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L
New York Giants
Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W
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