Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 32–18 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- New York Giants 17–9 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Adam Humphries
- Top passer
- Jameis Winston
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:44) (No Huddle) 34-C.Sims right end to TB 44 for -1 yards (53-J.Brinkley). FUMBLES (53…
- Game date
- 2015-11-08
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 32–18 on 2015-11-08. Adam Humphries posted a game-high +4.92 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 18 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 10 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 32 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 18 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants(13:30) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
(9:57) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Brown 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(8:08) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
(1:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 82-R.Randle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(11:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 34-S.Vereen for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(:10) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
(11:53) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Brown 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(7:20) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
(9:35) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston scrambles right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(7:24) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Brown 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(:28) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Brown 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(:13) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short right to 34-C.Sims to TB 10 for 4 yards. Lateral to 13-M.Evans to TB 7 for -3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by NYG-31-T.Wade at TB 5. 31-T.Wade for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay BuccaneersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 13:30FG CBC. BarthPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 7
- Score
- 0-3
(13:30) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 9:57FG Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 17
- Score
- 3-3
(9:57) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Brown 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 8:08FG CBC. BarthPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 10
- Score
- 3-6
(8:08) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 1:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 8
- Score
- 9-6
(1:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 82-R.Randle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 0:53XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 10-6
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 11:25TD SVS. VereenPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 4
- Score
- 16-6
(11:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 34-S.Vereen for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 11:20XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 17-6
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 0:10FG CBC. BarthPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 3
- Score
- 17-9
(:10) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 11:53FG Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 17
- Score
- 20-9
(11:53) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Brown 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 7:20FG CBC. BarthPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 34
- Score
- 20-12
(7:20) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 9:35TD Jameis WinstonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 10
- Score
- 20-18
(9:35) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston scrambles right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 7:24FG Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 34
- Score
- 23-18
(7:24) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Brown 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 0:28FG Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 26
- Score
- 26-18
(:28) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Brown 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 0:13TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYG 94
- Score
- 32-18
(:13) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short right to 34-C.Sims to TB 10 for 4 yards. Lateral to 13-M.Evans to TB 7 for -3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by NYG-31-T.Wade at TB 5. 31-T.Wade for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Adam Humphries · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.92 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 2Rodney Randle · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.59 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 3S. Vereen · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.25 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 4C. Brate · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.19 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.19 EPA/play
- 5J. Cunningham · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.77 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 6E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +1.54 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
- 7
Mitchell Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.06 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play - 8
Avery Williams · New York Giants · Receiving · +0.27 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.27 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
Adam Humphries — TB · Receiving
Adam Humphries posted the highest total EPA (+4.92) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +0.98 EPA per play.
Adam Humphries's top snap (-6.92 EPA): (12:44) (No Huddle) 34-C.Sims right end to TB 44 for -1 yards (53-J.Brinkley). FUMBLES (53-J.Brinkley), touched at TB 44, RECOVERED by NYG-31-T.Wade at TB 24. 31-T.Wade to TB 24 for no gain (11-A.Humphries). Penalty on T
Quarterback report card
Jameis Winston led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 43 dropbacks · 44.2% completion · -6.1% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -2.13 total EPA
- E. Manning (New York Giants) · 41 dropbacks · 63.4% completion · +2.2% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.54 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.042 | -0.178 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.3% | 43.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.038 | -0.050 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.144 | -0.469 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.178 | -0.042 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.0% | 52.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: +0.04 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.18 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: 12 drives, +3.91 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 12 drives, -14.07 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 — Rodney Randle (E. Manning pass)
- New York Giants — S. Vereen (E. Manning pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Jameis Winston
- New York Giants — Christian Sims (Jameis Winston pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- New York Giants — Ji'Ayir Brown
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- New York Giants — Ji'Ayir Brown
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- New York Giants — Ji'Ayir Brown
- 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 10–6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NYG 7 (Q1 13:30) — (13:30) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the TB 17 (Q1 9:57) — (9:57) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Brown 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NYG 10 (Q1 8:08) — (8:08) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.; New York Giants found the end zone from the TB 8 (Q1 1:00) — (1:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 82-R.Randle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q1 0:53) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–3. New York Giants found the end zone from the TB 4 (Q2 11:25) — (11:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 34-S.Vereen for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 11:20) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NYG 3 (Q2 0:10) — (:10) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the TB 17 (Q3 11:53) — (11:53) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Brown 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NYG 34 (Q3 7:20) — (7:20) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 12–6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NYG 10 (Q4 9:35) — (9:35) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston scrambles right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the TB 34 (Q4 7:24) — (7:24) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Brown 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the TB 26 (Q4 0:28) — (:28) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Brown 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NYG 94 (Q4 0:13).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 9:35) — (9:35) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston scrambles right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 12:44) — (12:44) (No Huddle) 34-C.Sims right end to TB 44 for -1 yards (53-J.Brinkley). FUMBLES (53-J.Brinkley), touched at TB 44, RECOVERED by NYG-31-T.Wade at TB 24. 31-T.Wade to TB 24 for no gain (11-A.Hump
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 9:52) — (9:52) 3-J.Winston pass deep middle to 13-M.Evans to NYG 12 for 68 yards (54-J.Casillas).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 64-K.Pamphile reported in as eligible. 22-D.Martin up the middle to TB 26 for 2 yards (95-J.Hankins). FUMBLES (95-J.Hankins), RECOVERED by NYG-53-J.Brinkley at TB 28. 53-J.Brinkley to TB 28 fo
- New York Giants (Q3 2:10) — (2:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle intended for 13-O.Beckham Jr. INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Verner at TB 27. 21-A.Verner to TB 43 for 16 yards (13-O.Beckham Jr.).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 12:44) — (12:44) (No Huddle) 34-C.Sims right end to TB 44 for -1 yards (53-J.Brinkley). FUMBLES (53-J.Brinkley), touched at TB 44, RECOVERED by NYG-31-T.Wade at TB 24. 31-T.Wade to TB 24 for no gain (11-A.Hump
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:13) — (:13) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short right to 34-C.Sims to TB 10 for 4 yards. Lateral to 13-M.Evans to TB 7 for -3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by NYG-31-T.Wade at TB 5. 31-T.Wade for 5 yards, TOUCHDOW
- New York Giants (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right intended for 13-O.Beckham Jr. INTERCEPTED by 26-S.Moore at NYG 31. 26-S.Moore pushed ob at NYG 13 for 18 yards (17-D.Harris).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 64-K.Pamphile reported in as eligible. 22-D.Martin up the middle to TB 26 for 2 yards (95-J.Hankins). FUMBLES (95-J.Hankins), RECOVERED by NYG-53-J.Brinkley at TB 28. 53-J.Brinkley to TB 28 fo
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 13:30 · NYG 7 · Score 0-3
(13:30) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 9:57 · TB 17 · Score 3-3
(9:57) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Brown 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 8:08 · NYG 10 · Score 3-6
(8:08) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 1:00 · TB 8 · Score 9-6
(1:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 82-R.Randle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 0:53 · TB 15 · Score 10-6
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 11:25 · TB 4 · Score 16-6
(11:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 34-S.Vereen for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 11:20 · TB 15 · Score 17-6
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 0:10 · NYG 3 · Score 17-9
(:10) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 11:53 · TB 17 · Score 20-9
(11:53) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Brown 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 7:20 · NYG 34 · Score 20-12
(7:20) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 9:35 · NYG 10 · Score 20-18
(9:35) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston scrambles right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 7:24 · TB 34 · Score 23-18
(7:24) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Brown 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 0:28 · TB 26 · Score 26-18
(:28) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Brown 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 0:13 · NYG 94 · Score 32-18
(:13) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short right to 34-C.Sims to TB 10 for 4 yards. Lateral to 13-M.Evans to TB 7 for -3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by NYG-31-T.Wade at TB 5. 31-T.Wade for 5 yards, TOUCHDOW
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.
- Adam Humphries (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Jameis Winston (TB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2015-11-08?
The New York Giants beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 32-18 in Week 9, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: New York Giants 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6; Q2: New York Giants 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q3: New York Giants 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q4: New York Giants 12, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6; Final: New York Giants 32, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 18.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
New York Giants touchdown — R. Randle (E. Manning pass) (Q1 1:00) New York Giants touchdown — S. Vereen (E. Manning pass) (Q2 11:25) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Winston (Q4 9:35) New York Giants touchdown — C. Sims (J. Winston pass) (Q4 0:13) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q1 13:30, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Brown (Q1 9:57, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q1 8:08, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q2 0:10, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Brown (Q3 11:53, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q3 7:20, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Brown (Q4 7:24, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Brown (Q4 0:28, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 44.2% completion, -6.1% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -2.13 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 63.4% completion, +2.2% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.54 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Adam Humphries (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.92 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (-6.92 EPA): (12:44) (No Huddle) 34-C.Sims right end to TB 44 for -1 yards (53-J.Brinkley). FUMBLES (53-J.Brinkley), touched at TB 44, RECOVERED by NYG-31-T.Wade at TB 24. 31-T.Wade to TB 24 fo.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 4-4 Now 5-4 W
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L
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