Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 27–22 Houston Texans
- Halftime
- New York Giants 20–6 Houston Texans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- E. Manning
- Top passer
- Desmond Watson
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:56) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 26-L.Miller to NYG 27 for 6 yards (72-K.W…
- Game date
- 2018-09-23
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Houston Texans 27–22 on 2018-09-23. E. Manning posted a game-high +16.19 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 7 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
 Houston Texans | 3 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 22 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants
(10:13) 7-K.Fairbairn 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
(4:17) (Shotgun) 26-S.Barkley up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(11:53) 2-A.Rosas 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(4:38) 2-A.Rosas 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(1:24) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 85-R.Ellison for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(:04) 7-K.Fairbairn 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
(8:46) 7-K.Fairbairn 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
(7:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 15-W.Fuller for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(2:13) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 87-S.Shepard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(:10) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 26-L.Miller for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-23-B.Webb, Defensive Holding, declined.
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
HOUHouston TexansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 10:13FG Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 5
- Score
- 0-3
(10:13) 7-K.Fairbairn 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 4:17TD Saquon BarkleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 6-3
(4:17) (Shotgun) 26-S.Barkley up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 4:10XP ARA. RosasPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 7-3
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 11:53FG ARA. RosasPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 26
- Score
- 10-3
(11:53) 2-A.Rosas 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 4:38FG ARA. RosasPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 12
- Score
- 13-3
(4:38) 2-A.Rosas 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 1:24TD RER. EllisonPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 16
- Score
- 19-3
(1:24) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 85-R.Ellison for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 1:20XP ARA. RosasPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 20-3
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 0:04FG Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 10
- Score
- 20-6
(:04) 7-K.Fairbairn 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 8:46FG Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 35
- Score
- 20-9
(8:46) 7-K.Fairbairn 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 7:43TD WFW. FullerPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 6
- Score
- 20-15
(7:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 15-W.Fuller for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 2:13TD Sterling ShepardPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 7
- Score
- 26-15
(2:13) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 87-S.Shepard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 2:08XP ARA. RosasPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 27-15
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 0:10TD LML. MillerPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 4
- Score
- 27-21
(:10) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 26-L.Miller for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-23-B.Webb, Defensive Holding, declined.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 0:01XP Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 27-22
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +16.19 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 2
Desmond Watson · Houston Texans · Passing · +9.83 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play - 3Sterling Shepard · New York Giants · Receiving · +9.52 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
- 4
Odell Beckham Jr. · New York Giants · Receiving · +6.30 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play - 5W. Fuller · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.41 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 6R. Ellison · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.17 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
- 7
Juanyeh Thomas · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play - 8
Dustin Hopkins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.26 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.33 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 (+16.19) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.46 EPA per play.
E. Manning's top snap (+2.96 EPA): (2:13) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 87-S.Shepard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-4.65 EPA): Desmond Watson — (3:56) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 26-L.Miller to NYG 27 for 6 yards (72-K.Wynn). FUMBLES (72-K.Wynn), RECOVERED by NYG-38-D.Deayon at NYG 25. 38-D.Deayon to NYG 25 for no gain (88-J.Aki
Quarterback report card
Desmond Watson led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Desmond Watson (Houston Texans) · 52 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · +3.6% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +9.83 total EPA
- E. Manning (New York Giants) · 35 dropbacks · 71.4% completion · +15.8% CPOE · +0.46 EPA/play · +16.19 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.128 | +0.019 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.9% | 44.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.463 | +0.189 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.124 | -0.474 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.019 | -0.128 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.8% | 55.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs +0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: +0.13 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: +0.02 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 10 drives, +1.66 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 10 drives, +9.95 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 — Saquon Barkley
- New York Giants — R. Ellison (E. Manning pass)
- Houston Texans — W. Fuller (Desmond Watson pass)
- New York Giants — Sterling Shepard (E. Manning pass)
- Houston Texans — L. Miller (Desmond Watson pass)
Field goals
- Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn
- New York Giants — A. Rosas
- New York Giants — A. Rosas
- Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn
- Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–3. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the NYG 5 (Q1 10:13) — (10:13) 7-K.Fairbairn 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.; New York Giants found the end zone from the HOU 15 (Q1 4:17) — (4:17) (Shotgun) 26-S.Barkley up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q1 4:10) — 2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 13–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the HOU 26 (Q2 11:53) — (11:53) 2-A.Rosas 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the HOU 12 (Q2 4:38) — (4:38) 2-A.Rosas 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; New York Giants found the end zone from the HOU 16 (Q2 1:24) — (1:24) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 85-R.Ellison for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 1:20) — 2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the NYG 10 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 7-K.Fairbairn 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel..
The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 3–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the NYG 35 (Q3 8:46) — (8:46) 7-K.Fairbairn 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel..
The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 13–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the NYG 6 (Q4 7:43) — (7:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 15-W.Fuller for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants found the end zone from the HOU 7 (Q4 2:13) — (2:13) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 87-S.Shepard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q4 2:08) — 2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the NYG 4 (Q4 0:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 26-L.Miller for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-23-B.Webb, Defensive Holding, declined.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 0:01) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Houston Texans (Q4 14:15) — (14:15) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep right intended for 26-L.Miller INTERCEPTED by 52-A.Ogletree at NYG 0. Touchback.
- Houston Texans (Q4 7:43) — (7:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 15-W.Fuller for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q1 11:52) — (11:52) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 83-J.Thomas pushed ob at NYG 5 for 39 yards (35-C.Riley).
- Houston Texans (Q3 3:56) — (3:56) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 26-L.Miller to NYG 27 for 6 yards (72-K.Wynn). FUMBLES (72-K.Wynn), RECOVERED by NYG-38-D.Deayon at NYG 25. 38-D.Deayon to NYG 25 for no gain (88-J.Aki
- New York Giants (Q1 6:19) — (6:19) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 87-S.Shepard to HOU 29 for 18 yards (43-S.Wright).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Houston Texans (Q3 3:56) — (3:56) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 26-L.Miller to NYG 27 for 6 yards (72-K.Wynn). FUMBLES (72-K.Wynn), RECOVERED by NYG-38-D.Deayon at NYG 25. 38-D.Deayon to NYG 25 for no gain (88-J.Aki
- Houston Texans (Q4 0:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 26-L.Miller for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-23-B.Webb, Defensive Holding, declined.
- Houston Texans (Q4 14:15) — (14:15) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep right intended for 26-L.Miller INTERCEPTED by 52-A.Ogletree at NYG 0. Touchback.
- New York Giants (Q4 2:13) — (2:13) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 87-S.Shepard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q1 10:13 · NYG 5 · Score 0-3
(10:13) 7-K.Fairbairn 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 4:17 · HOU 15 · Score 6-3
(4:17) (Shotgun) 26-S.Barkley up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 4:10 · HOU 15 · Score 7-3
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 11:53 · HOU 26 · Score 10-3
(11:53) 2-A.Rosas 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 4:38 · HOU 12 · Score 13-3
(4:38) 2-A.Rosas 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 1:24 · HOU 16 · Score 19-3
(1:24) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 85-R.Ellison for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 1:20 · HOU 15 · Score 20-3
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · NYG 10 · Score 20-6
(:04) 7-K.Fairbairn 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 8:46 · NYG 35 · Score 20-9
(8:46) 7-K.Fairbairn 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 7:43 · NYG 6 · Score 20-15
(7:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 15-W.Fuller for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 2:13 · HOU 7 · Score 26-15
(2:13) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 87-S.Shepard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 2:08 · HOU 15 · Score 27-15
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 0:10 · NYG 4 · Score 27-21
(:10) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 26-L.Miller for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-23-B.Webb, Defensive Holding, declined. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 0:01 · NYG 15 · Score 27-22
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
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.
- Desmond Watson (HOU) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Houston Texans on 2018-09-23?
The New York Giants beat the Houston Texans 27-22 in Week 3, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Houston Texans?
Q1: New York Giants 7, Houston Texans 3; Q2: New York Giants 13, Houston Texans 3; Q3: New York Giants 0, Houston Texans 3; Q4: New York Giants 7, Houston Texans 13; Final: New York Giants 27, Houston Texans 22.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Houston Texans?
New York Giants touchdown — S. Barkley (Q1 4:17) New York Giants touchdown — R. Ellison (E. Manning pass) (Q2 1:24) Houston Texans touchdown — W. Fuller (D. Watson pass) (Q4 7:43) New York Giants touchdown — S. Shepard (E. Manning pass) (Q4 2:13) Houston Texans touchdown — L. Miller (D. Watson pass) (Q4 0:10) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q1 10:13, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — A. Rosas (Q2 11:53, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — A. Rosas (Q2 4:38, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q3 8:46, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Houston Texans?
Desmond Watson (Houston Texans), 46.2% completion, +3.6% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +9.83 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 71.4% completion, +15.8% CPOE, +0.46 EPA per dropback, +16.19 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Houston Texans?
E. Manning (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.19 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+2.96 EPA): (2:13) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 87-S.Shepard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was New York Giants vs Houston Texans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. New York Giants won 27-22 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W
Houston Texans
Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L
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