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.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 | |
| 0 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 38 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +16.37 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play - 2
Randall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +12.36 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play - 3

Davante Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +7.42 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play - 4
T. King · New York Giants · Receiving · +6.41 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play - 5
Tyren Montgomery · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play - 6
A. Ripkowski · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.39 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play - 7
V. Cruz · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.33 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play - 8
C. 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.

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 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.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.175 | +0.122 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.3% | 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 rate | 51.1% | 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

Green Bay Packers — Davante Adams (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Green Bay Packers — Randall Cobb (Aaron Rodgers pass)
New York Giants — T. King (E. Manning pass)
Green Bay Packers — Randall Cobb (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Green Bay Packers — Randall Cobb (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Green Bay Packers — A. Ripkowski
Field goals
New York Giants — R. Gould
New York Giants — R. Gould 
Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
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.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 0:06) — (:06) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 18-R.Cobb for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- 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.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 3:00) — (3:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 18-R.Cobb for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- 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).
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.
- 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).
- 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
- 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.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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