Quick answer
- Winner
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Final score
- Philadelphia Eagles 34–29 New York Giants
- Halftime
- Philadelphia Eagles 21–23 New York Giants at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- N. Foles
- Top passer
- E. Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 87-S.Shepard for 67 yards, …
- Game date
- 2017-12-17
Game summary
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the New York Giants 34–29 on 2017-12-17, overcoming New York Giants's 23–21 halftime lead. N. Foles posted a game-high +13.19 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Philadelphia Eagles | 7 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 34 |
 New York Giants | 13 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles(9:08) 26-O.Darkwa right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(5:35) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short right to 17-A.Jeffery for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
(1:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 12-T.King for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(13:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 87-S.Shepard for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN [56-C.Long].
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(4:54) 9-N.Foles pass short middle to 86-Z.Ertz for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
(2:24) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short left to 88-T.Burton for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
(:31) 2-A.Rosas 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(9:22) 4-J.Elliott 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
(5:57) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short left to 13-N.Agholor for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
(2:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 12-T.King for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
(3:59) 4-J.Elliott 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
NYGNew York GiantsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 9:08TD ODO. DarkwaPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 1
- Score
- 0-6
(9:08) 26-O.Darkwa right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 5:35TD AJA. JefferyPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 3
- Score
- 6-6
(5:35) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short right to 17-A.Jeffery for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 5:28XP Jordan ElliottPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 7-6
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 1:31TD TKT. KingPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 13
- Score
- 7-12
(1:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 12-T.King for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 1:26XP ARA. RosasPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 15
- Score
- 7-13
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 13:58TD Sterling ShepardPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 67
- Score
- 7-19
(13:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 87-S.Shepard for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN [56-C.Long].
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 13:44XP ARA. RosasPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 15
- Score
- 7-20
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 4:54TD Zach ErtzPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 10
- Score
- 13-20
(4:54) 9-N.Foles pass short middle to 86-Z.Ertz for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 4:49XP Jordan ElliottPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 14-20
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 2:24TD TBT. BurtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 13
- Score
- 20-20
(2:24) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short left to 88-T.Burton for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 2:20XP Jordan ElliottPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 21-20
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 0:31FG ARA. RosasPoints+3
- Yard line
- PHI 10
- Score
- 21-23
(:31) 2-A.Rosas 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 9:22FG Jordan ElliottPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 10
- Score
- 24-23
(9:22) 4-J.Elliott 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 5:57TD Nelson AgholorPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 10
- Score
- 30-23
(5:57) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short left to 13-N.Agholor for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 5:47XP Jordan ElliottPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 31-23
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 2:16TD TKT. KingPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 57
- Score
- 31-29
(2:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 12-T.King for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 3:59FG Jordan ElliottPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 34-29
(3:59) 4-J.Elliott 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1N. Foles · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +13.19 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 2E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +12.01 total EPA · 64 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 3Sterling Shepard · New York Giants · Receiving · +7.94 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 4T. King · New York Giants · Receiving · +6.20 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.07 EPA/play
- 5Nelson Agholor · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.77 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 6J. Ajayi · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.78 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.89 EPA/play
- 7Zach Ertz · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.99 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 8T. Burton · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.85 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.42 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
N. Foles — PHI · Passing
N. Foles posted the highest total EPA (+13.19) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.
N. Foles's top snap (+3.16 EPA): (2:24) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short left to 88-T.Burton for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+5.78 EPA): E. Manning — (13:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 87-S.Shepard for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN [56-C.Long].
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) · 64 dropbacks · 57.8% completion · -0.6% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +12.01 total EPA
- N. Foles (Philadelphia Eagles) · 40 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +7.0% CPOE · +0.33 EPA/play · +13.19 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Philadelphia Eagles | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.141 | +0.020 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.9% | 43.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.330 | +0.188 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.051 | -0.137 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.020 | -0.141 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.2% | 54.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Philadelphia Eagles generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs +0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Philadelphia Eagles: +0.14 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: +0.02 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: 12 drives, +2.14 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 12 drives, +11.96 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 — O. Darkwa
- Philadelphia Eagles — A. Jeffery (N. Foles pass)
- New York Giants — T. King (E. Manning pass)
- New York Giants — Sterling Shepard (E. Manning pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — Zach Ertz (N. Foles pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — T. Burton (N. Foles pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — Nelson Agholor (N. Foles pass)
- New York Giants — T. King (E. Manning pass)
Field goals
- New York Giants — A. Rosas
- Philadelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott
- Philadelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 13–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q1 9:08) — (9:08) 26-O.Darkwa right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYG 3 (Q1 5:35); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q1 5:28) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.; New York Giants found the end zone from the PHI 13 (Q1 1:31) — (1:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 12-T.King for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q1 1:26) — 2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing..
The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 14–10. New York Giants found the end zone from the PHI 67 (Q2 13:58) — (13:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 87-S.Shepard for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN [56-C.Long].; New York Giants added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 13:44) — 2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYG 10 (Q2 4:54) — (4:54) 9-N.Foles pass short middle to 86-Z.Ertz for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 4:49) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYG 13 (Q2 2:24) — (2:24) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short left to 88-T.Burton for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 2:20) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the PHI 10 (Q2 0:31) — (:31) 2-A.Rosas 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing..
The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–6. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NYG 10 (Q3 9:22) — (9:22) 4-J.Elliott 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYG 10 (Q3 5:57) — (5:57) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short left to 13-N.Agholor for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q3 5:47) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.; New York Giants found the end zone from the PHI 57 (Q3 2:16).
The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 3–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NYG 2 (Q4 3:59) — (3:59) 4-J.Elliott 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q4 0:48) — (:48) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass incomplete short left to 88-E.Engram. PENALTY on NYG-87-S.Shepard, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- New York Giants (Q3 2:16) — (2:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 12-T.King for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the
- New York Giants (Q4 2:01) — (2:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 87-S.Shepard to PHI 22 for 8 yards (27-M.Jenkins).
- New York Giants (Q4 11:34) — (11:34) 2-A.Rosas 48 yard field goal is BLOCKED (27-M.Jenkins), Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- New York Giants (Q2 13:58) — (13:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 87-S.Shepard for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN [56-C.Long].
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q2 13:58) — (13:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 87-S.Shepard for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN [56-C.Long].
- New York Giants (Q2 6:29) — (6:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 18-R.Lewis INTERCEPTED by 41-R.Darby at PHI 43. 41-R.Darby to NYG 20 for 37 yards (87-S.Shepard).
- New York Giants (Q3 2:16) — (2:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 12-T.King for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the
- New York Giants (Q2 3:23) — (3:23) 9-B.Wing punt is BLOCKED by 54-K.Grugier-Hill, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, recovered by NYG-27-D.Thompson at NYG 18. 27-D.Thompson to NYG 18 for no gain (30-C.Clement).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 9:08 · PHI 1 · Score 0-6
(9:08) 26-O.Darkwa right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 5:35 · NYG 3 · Score 6-6
(5:35) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short right to 17-A.Jeffery for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 5:28 · NYG 15 · Score 7-6
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 1:31 · PHI 13 · Score 7-12
(1:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 12-T.King for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 1:26 · PHI 15 · Score 7-13
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 13:58 · PHI 67 · Score 7-19
(13:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 87-S.Shepard for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN [56-C.Long]. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 13:44 · PHI 15 · Score 7-20
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 4:54 · NYG 10 · Score 13-20
(4:54) 9-N.Foles pass short middle to 86-Z.Ertz for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 4:49 · NYG 15 · Score 14-20
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 2:24 · NYG 13 · Score 20-20
(2:24) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short left to 88-T.Burton for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 2:20 · NYG 15 · Score 21-20
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 0:31 · PHI 10 · Score 21-23
(:31) 2-A.Rosas 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-B.Wing. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 9:22 · NYG 10 · Score 24-23
(9:22) 4-J.Elliott 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 5:57 · NYG 10 · Score 30-23
(5:57) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short left to 13-N.Agholor for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 5:47 · NYG 15 · Score 31-23
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 2:16 · PHI 57 · Score 31-29
(2:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 12-T.King for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 3:59 · NYG 2 · Score 34-29
(3:59) 4-J.Elliott 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- N. Foles (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- N. Foles (PHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants on 2017-12-17?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the New York Giants 34-29 in Week 15, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants?
Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 7, New York Giants 13; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 14, New York Giants 10; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 10, New York Giants 6; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 3, New York Giants 0; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 34, New York Giants 29.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants?
New York Giants touchdown — O. Darkwa (Q1 9:08) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — A. Jeffery (N. Foles pass) (Q1 5:35) New York Giants touchdown — T. King (E. Manning pass) (Q1 1:31) New York Giants touchdown — S. Shepard (E. Manning pass) (Q2 13:58) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — Z. Ertz (N. Foles pass) (Q2 4:54) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — T. Burton (N. Foles pass) (Q2 2:24) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — N. Agholor (N. Foles pass) (Q3 5:57) New York Giants touchdown — T. King (E. Manning pass) (Q3 2:16) New York Giants field goal — A. Rosas (Q2 0:31, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q3 9:22, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q4 3:59, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants?
E. Manning (New York Giants), 57.8% completion, -0.6% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +12.01 total passing EPA. N. Foles (Philadelphia Eagles), 60.0% completion, +7.0% CPOE, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +13.19 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants?
N. Foles (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.19 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+3.16 EPA): (2:24) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short left to 88-T.Burton for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Philadelphia Eagles won 34-29 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 11-2 Now 12-2 W
New York Giants
Entered 2-11 Now 2-12 L
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