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NFL · Week 18 · January 8, 2017 · 12 min read

New York Giants vs. Green Bay Packers: 2016 Week 18 Recap

Packers defeat Giants 38–13 in Week 18

Aaron Rodgers led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 13–38 Week 18 finish.

New York Giants 13 11–6
Final 13–38
Green Bay Packers 38 11–6 Winner
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
13–38
Halftime
New York Giants 6–14 Green Bay Packers
Top passer
E. Manning
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Game date
January 8, 2017

Top fantasy performers · Giants

  • T.King 3 REC · 73 YDS · 1 TD +6.4 Fantasy Impact
  • V.Cruz 3 REC · 30 YDS +1.3 Fantasy Impact
  • W.Tye 4 REC · 66 YDS +0.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Aaron Rodgers
    Aaron Rodgers 25/46 · 331 YDS · 4 TD +16.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Randall Cobb
    Randall Cobb 5 REC · 116 YDS · 3 TD +12.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Davante Adams
    Davante Adams 8 REC · 125 YDS · 1 TD +7.4 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 38–13 New York Giants
Halftime
New York Giants 6–14 Green Bay Packers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Top passer
E. Manning
Biggest EPA play
(:06) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 18-R.Cobb for 42 yards, TOUCHD…
Game date
2017-01-08

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the New York Giants 38–13 on 2017-01-08. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +16.37 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
New York Giants3370013
Green Bay Packers0141014038

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

NYGNew York Giants
GBGreen Bay Packers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NYGNew York Giants
    Q1 5:48FG
    RGR. Gould

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 8
    Score
    3-0

    (5:48) 5-R.Gould 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.

  2. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 7:29FG
    RGR. Gould

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 22
    Score
    6-0

    (7:29) 5-R.Gould 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.

  3. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 2:32TD
    Davante Adams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 5
    Score
    6-6

    (2:32) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 2:20XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 15
    Score
    6-7

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.

  5. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 0:06TD
    Randall Cobb

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 42
    Score
    6-13

    (:06) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 18-R.Cobb for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 0:00XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 15
    Score
    6-14

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.

  7. NYGNew York Giants
    Q3 5:23TD
    TKT. King

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 41
    Score
    12-14

    (5:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 15-T.King for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. NYGNew York Giants
    Q3 5:16XP
    RGR. Gould

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    13-14

    5-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.

  9. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 3:00TD
    Randall Cobb

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 30
    Score
    13-20

    (3:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 18-R.Cobb for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 2:53XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 15
    Score
    13-21

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.

  11. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 0:25FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYG 14
    Score
    13-24

    (:25) 2-M.Crosby 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.

  12. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 9:27TD
    Randall Cobb

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 16
    Score
    13-30

    (9:27) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 18-R.Cobb for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 9:19XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 15
    Score
    13-31

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.

  14. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 2:49TD
    ARA. Ripkowski

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 1
    Score
    13-37

    (2:49) 22-A.Ripkowski up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 2:43XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 15
    Score
    13-38

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +16.37 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
  2. 2Randall CobbRandall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +12.36 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play
  3. 3Davante AdamsDavante Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +7.42 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
  4. 4T. King · New York Giants · Receiving · +6.41 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
  5. 5Tyren MontgomeryTyren Montgomery · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
  6. 6A. Ripkowski · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.39 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
  7. 7V. Cruz · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.33 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  8. 8C. Michael · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +0.96 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Aaron Rodgers

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Aaron Rodgers — GB · Passing

Aaron Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+16.37) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 46 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.

Aaron Rodgers's top snap (+6.64 EPA): (:06) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 18-R.Cobb for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 47 dropbacks · 48.9% completion · -8.1% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -4.35 total EPA
  • Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 46 dropbacks · 54.3% completion · +3.7% CPOE · +0.36 EPA/play · +16.37 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew York GiantsGreen Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play-0.175+0.122
Offensive success rate37.3%48.9%
Pass EPA/play-0.093+0.356
Rush EPA/play-0.225-0.270
Defensive EPA/play-0.122+0.175
Defensive success rate51.1%62.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New York Giants: -0.17 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: +0.12 EPA/play (83rd percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: 14 drives, +10.72 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • New York Giants: 13 drives, -14.50 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Davante AdamsGreen Bay Packers — Davante Adams (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q2 2:32)
  • Randall CobbGreen Bay Packers — Randall Cobb (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q2 0:06)
  • New York Giants — T. King (E. Manning pass) (Q3 5:23)
  • Randall CobbGreen Bay Packers — Randall Cobb (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q3 3:00)
  • Randall CobbGreen Bay Packers — Randall Cobb (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q4 9:27)
  • Green Bay Packers — A. Ripkowski (Q4 2:49)

Field goals

  • New York Giants — R. Gould (Q1 5:48)
  • New York Giants — R. Gould (Q2 7:29)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q3 0:25)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the GB 8 (Q1 5:48) — (5:48) 5-R.Gould 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing..

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the GB 22 (Q2 7:29) — (7:29) 5-R.Gould 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the NYG 5 (Q2 2:32) — (2:32) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 2:20) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the NYG 42 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 18-R.Cobb for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 0:00) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the GB 41 (Q3 5:23) — (5:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 15-T.King for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 5:16) — 5-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the NYG 30 (Q3 3:00) — (3:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 18-R.Cobb for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q3 2:53) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the NYG 14 (Q3 0:25) — (:25) 2-M.Crosby 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the NYG 16 (Q4 9:27) — (9:27) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 18-R.Cobb for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 9:19) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q4 2:49) — (2:49) 22-A.Ripkowski up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 2:43) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • New York Giants (Q3 5:23) — (5:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 15-T.King for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.6% · EPA +4.35]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 0:06) — (:06) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 18-R.Cobb for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.4% · EPA +6.64]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 4:01) — (4:01) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep left to 87-J.Nelson. PENALTY on NYG-20-J.Jenkins, Defensive Pass Interference, 32 yards, enforced at GB 38 - No Play. [WPA +12.3% · EPA +3.24]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 3:00) — (3:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 18-R.Cobb for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.5% · EPA +3.02]
  • New York Giants (Q1 7:58) — (7:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 87-S.Shepard to GB 28 for 26 yards (33-M.Hyde). [WPA +11.4% · EPA +2.44]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 0:06) — (:06) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 18-R.Cobb for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.4% · EPA +6.64]
  • New York Giants (Q4 0:34) — (:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right intended for 87-S.Shepard INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Randall at GB -7. 23-D.Randall to NYG 29 for 78 yards (15-T.King). [WPA -0.1% · EPA -5.87]
  • New York Giants (Q4 8:44) — (8:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 40 for -7 yards (52-C.Matthews). FUMBLES (52-C.Matthews), RECOVERED by GB-52-C.Matthews at GB 45. 52-C.Matthews to GB 45 for no gain (10-E.Mannin [WPA -1.5% · EPA -4.75]
  • New York Giants (Q3 5:23) — (5:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 15-T.King for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.6% · EPA +4.35]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 5:48 · GB 8 · Score 3-0
    (5:48) 5-R.Gould 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
  2. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 7:29 · GB 22 · Score 6-0
    (7:29) 5-R.Gould 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
  3. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 2:32 · NYG 5 · Score 6-6
    (2:32) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 2:20 · NYG 15 · Score 6-7
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
  5. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 0:06 · NYG 42 · Score 6-13
    (:06) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 18-R.Cobb for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 0:00 · NYG 15 · Score 6-14
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
  7. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 5:23 · GB 41 · Score 12-14
    (5:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 15-T.King for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 5:16 · GB 15 · Score 13-14
    5-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
  9. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 3:00 · NYG 30 · Score 13-20
    (3:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 18-R.Cobb for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 2:53 · NYG 15 · Score 13-21
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
  11. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 0:25 · NYG 14 · Score 13-24
    (:25) 2-M.Crosby 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
  12. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 9:27 · NYG 16 · Score 13-30
    (9:27) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 18-R.Cobb for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 9:19 · NYG 15 · Score 13-31
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
  14. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 2:49 · NYG 1 · Score 13-37
    (2:49) 22-A.Ripkowski up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 2:43 · NYG 15 · Score 13-38
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Green Bay Packers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • E. Manning (NYG) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won New York Giants vs Green Bay Packers on 2017-01-08?

The Green Bay Packers beat the New York Giants 38-13 in Week 18, 2016.

What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Green Bay Packers?

Q1: New York Giants 3, Green Bay Packers 0; Q2: New York Giants 3, Green Bay Packers 14; Q3: New York Giants 7, Green Bay Packers 10; Q4: New York Giants 0, Green Bay Packers 14; Final: New York Giants 13, Green Bay Packers 38.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Green Bay Packers?

Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 2:32) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Cobb (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 0:06) New York Giants touchdown — T. King (E. Manning pass) (Q3 5:23) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Cobb (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 3:00) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Cobb (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 9:27) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Ripkowski (Q4 2:49) New York Giants field goal — R. Gould (Q1 5:48, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — R. Gould (Q2 7:29, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 0:25, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Green Bay Packers?

E. Manning (New York Giants), 48.9% completion, -8.1% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -4.35 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 54.3% completion, +3.7% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +16.37 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Green Bay Packers?

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.37 total EPA on Passing plays. across 46 snaps. Their top snap (+6.64 EPA): (:06) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 18-R.Cobb for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

New York Giants

Entered 11-5 Now 11-6 L

Green Bay Packers

Entered 10-6 Now 11-6 W