Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 41–35 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- New York Giants 91–83 Washington Commanders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Dre'Mont Jones
- Top passer
- Dre'Mont Jones
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:58) (Shotgun) 26-S.Barkley right guard for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2019-12-22
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Washington Commanders 41–35 on 2019-12-22. Dre'Mont Jones posted a game-high +25.89 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 91 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | 35 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 41 | |
| 35 | 48 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 35 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Dre'Mont Jones · New York Giants · Passing · +25.89 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play - 2
D. Haskins · Washington Commanders · Passing · +9.86 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play - 3

Sterling Shepard · New York Giants · Receiving · +9.69 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play - 4

Case Keenum · Washington Commanders · Passing · +8.73 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play - 5

Saquon Barkley · New York Giants · Rushing · +6.29 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play - 6

Saquon Barkley · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.89 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play - 7

Kobe Smith · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.70 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play - 8
H. Hentges · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.06 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.03 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
Dre'Mont Jones — NYG · Passing
Dre'Mont Jones posted the highest total EPA (+25.89) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 47 counted snaps, they averaged +0.55 EPA per play.
Dre'Mont Jones's top snap (+4.00 EPA): (5:31) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short right to 26-S.Barkley pushed ob at WAS 14 for 51 yards (47-A.Colvin).
Biggest single play (+5.58 EPA): Saquon Barkley — (6:58) (Shotgun) 26-S.Barkley right guard for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Dre'Mont Jones led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Dre'Mont Jones (New York Giants) · 47 dropbacks · 59.6% completion · +6.2% CPOE · +0.55 EPA/play · +25.89 total EPA
Case Keenum (Washington Commanders) · 26 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +13.6% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +8.73 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.275 | +0.181 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 45.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.551 | +0.433 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.267 | -0.196 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.181 | -0.275 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.5% | 50.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.28 vs +0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: +0.28 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
- Washington Commanders: +0.18 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: 12 drives, +24.78 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 12 drives, +15.94 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 — Sterling Shepard (Dre'Mont Jones pass) 
New York Giants — Steven Sims (D. Haskins pass) 
Washington Commanders — Steven Sims (D. Haskins pass)
Washington Commanders — H. Hentges (D. Haskins pass) 
New York Giants — Saquon Barkley (Dre'Mont Jones pass)
New York Giants — C. Latimer (Dre'Mont Jones pass) 
Washington Commanders — Steven Sims (Case Keenum pass) 
New York Giants — Kobe Smith (Dre'Mont Jones pass)
Washington Commanders — A. Peterson
Washington Commanders — T. Bergstrom 
New York Giants — Kobe Smith (Dre'Mont Jones pass)
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 56–35. New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 23 (Q1 12:27) — (12:27) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep left to 87-S.Shepard for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NYG 35 (Q1 12:21) — 2-A.Rosas kicks 65 yards from NYG 35 to end zone, Touchback.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NYG 10 (Q1 7:44) — (7:44) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins pass short left to 15-S.Sims for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 10 (Q1 7:44) — (7:44) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins pass short left to 15-S.Sims for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q1 7:37) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 35 (Q1 7:37) — 3-D.Hopkins kicks 65 yards from WAS 35 to end zone, Touchback.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the WAS 35 (Q1 7:37) — 3-D.Hopkins kicks 65 yards from WAS 35 to end zone, Touchback.; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 15 (Q1 6:46) — 2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-69-C.Holba, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; New York Giants added 1 points from the NYG 35 (Q1 6:46) — 2-A.Rosas kicks 65 yards from NYG 35 to end zone, Touchback.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NYG 73 (Q1 6:13) — (6:13) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins pass short left to 17-T.McLaurin to WAS 31 for 4 yards (27-D.Baker).; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 73 (Q1 6:13) — (6:13) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins pass short left to 17-T.McLaurin to WAS 31 for 4 yards (27-D.Baker).; New York Giants found the end zone from the NYG 62 (Q1 4:18) — (4:18) (Shotgun) 25-C.Thompson right end to WAS 49 for 11 yards (55-D.Mayo; 25-C.Ballentine).; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 62 (Q1 4:18) — (4:18) (Shotgun) 25-C.Thompson right end to WAS 49 for 11 yards (55-D.Mayo; 25-C.Ballentine).; New York Giants found the end zone from the NYG 63 (Q1 4:55) — (4:55) (Shotgun) 26-A.Peterson up the middle to WAS 38 for 1 yard (29-D.Bucannon).; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 63 (Q1 4:55) — (4:55) (Shotgun) 26-A.Peterson up the middle to WAS 38 for 1 yard (29-D.Bucannon)..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 48–35. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 6 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 66-T.Bergstrom reported in as eligible. 7-D.Haskins pass short left to 88-H.Hentges for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-L.Williams].; New York Giants found the end zone from the NYG 15 (Q2 14:56) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 15 (Q2 14:56) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 75 (Q2 14:51); Washington Commanders found the end zone from the WAS 75 (Q2 14:51); New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 75 (Q2 14:44) — (14:44) 18-D.Scott right end to NYG 30 for 5 yards (52-R.Anderson).; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the WAS 75 (Q2 14:44) — (14:44) 18-D.Scott right end to NYG 30 for 5 yards (52-R.Anderson).; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 33 (Q2 9:23) — (9:23) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep left to 26-S.Barkley for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 9:16) — 2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-69-C.Holba, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 10 (Q2 0:44) — (:44) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short left to 12-C.Latimer for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 0:38) — 2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-69-C.Holba, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 7 (Q3 6:43) — (6:43) (Shotgun) 8-C.Keenum pass short middle to 15-S.Sims for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q3 6:38) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 9 (Q3 3:43) — (3:43) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short right to 82-K.Smith for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 3:40) — 2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-69-C.Holba, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q4 14:34) — (14:34) 66-T.Bergstrom reported in as eligible. 26-A.Peterson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 14:30) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q4 0:37); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 0:29) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
Overtime: New York Giants won the period 6–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 3 (OT 4:19) — (4:19) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short middle to 82-K.Smith for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (OT 9:07) — (9:07) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep middle to 87-S.Shepard to WAS 40 for 23 yards (55-C.Holcomb) [90-M.Sweat].
- New York Giants (Q1 6:58) — (6:58) (Shotgun) 26-S.Barkley right guard for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q4 0:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep left to 15-G.Tate pushed ob at WAS 45 for 16 yards (37-C.Sensabaugh). The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling o
- Washington Commanders (Q4 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 8-C.Keenum pass incomplete short right to 15-S.Sims (25-C.Ballentine). PENALTY on NYG-25-C.Ballentine, Defensive Pass Interference, 2 yards, enforced at NYG 3 - No Play.
- New York Giants (Q4 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass incomplete deep middle (30-T.Apke).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q1 6:58) — (6:58) (Shotgun) 26-S.Barkley right guard for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q3 5:31) — (5:31) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short right to 26-S.Barkley pushed ob at WAS 14 for 51 yards (47-A.Colvin).
- New York Giants (Q2 9:23) — (9:23) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep left to 26-S.Barkley for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 8-C.Keenum pass incomplete short right to 15-S.Sims (25-C.Ballentine). PENALTY on NYG-25-C.Ballentine, Defensive Pass Interference, 2 yards, enforced at NYG 3 - No Play.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 12:27 · WAS 23 · Score 6-0
(12:27) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep left to 87-S.Shepard for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants TD (+7) — Q1 12:21 · NYG 35 · Score 7-0
2-A.Rosas kicks 65 yards from NYG 35 to end zone, Touchback.
New York Giants TD (+7) — Q1 7:44 · NYG 10 · Score 7-6
(7:44) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins pass short left to 15-S.Sims for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 7:44 · NYG 10 · Score 7-6
(7:44) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins pass short left to 15-S.Sims for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 7:37 · NYG 15 · Score 7-7
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
New York Giants TD (+7) — Q1 7:37 · WAS 35 · Score 7-7
3-D.Hopkins kicks 65 yards from WAS 35 to end zone, Touchback.
Washington Commanders TD (+7) — Q1 7:37 · WAS 35 · Score 7-7
3-D.Hopkins kicks 65 yards from WAS 35 to end zone, Touchback.
New York Giants TD (+7) — Q1 6:46 · WAS 15 · Score 14-7
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-69-C.Holba, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 6:46 · NYG 35 · Score 14-7
2-A.Rosas kicks 65 yards from NYG 35 to end zone, Touchback.
New York Giants TD (+7) — Q1 6:13 · NYG 73 · Score 14-7
(6:13) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins pass short left to 17-T.McLaurin to WAS 31 for 4 yards (27-D.Baker).
Washington Commanders TD (+7) — Q1 6:13 · NYG 73 · Score 14-7
(6:13) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins pass short left to 17-T.McLaurin to WAS 31 for 4 yards (27-D.Baker).
New York Giants TD (+7) — Q1 4:18 · NYG 62 · Score 14-7
(4:18) (Shotgun) 25-C.Thompson right end to WAS 49 for 11 yards (55-D.Mayo; 25-C.Ballentine).
Washington Commanders TD (+7) — Q1 4:18 · NYG 62 · Score 14-7
(4:18) (Shotgun) 25-C.Thompson right end to WAS 49 for 11 yards (55-D.Mayo; 25-C.Ballentine).
New York Giants TD (+7) — Q1 4:55 · NYG 63 · Score 14-7
(4:55) (Shotgun) 26-A.Peterson up the middle to WAS 38 for 1 yard (29-D.Bucannon).
Washington Commanders TD (+7) — Q1 4:55 · NYG 63 · Score 14-7
(4:55) (Shotgun) 26-A.Peterson up the middle to WAS 38 for 1 yard (29-D.Bucannon).
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · NYG 6 · Score 14-13
(15:00) 66-T.Bergstrom reported in as eligible. 7-D.Haskins pass short left to 88-H.Hentges for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-L.Williams].
New York Giants TD (+7) — Q2 14:56 · NYG 15 · Score 14-14
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders TD (+14) — Q2 14:56 · NYG 15 · Score 14-14
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
New York Giants TD (+7) — Q2 14:51 · WAS 75 · Score 14-14
(14:51) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass incomplete deep right to 15-G.Tate (20-L.Collins). New York Giants challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. (Tim
Washington Commanders TD (+14) — Q2 14:51 · WAS 75 · Score 14-14
(14:51) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass incomplete deep right to 15-G.Tate (20-L.Collins). New York Giants challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. (Tim
New York Giants TD (+7) — Q2 14:44 · WAS 75 · Score 14-14
(14:44) 18-D.Scott right end to NYG 30 for 5 yards (52-R.Anderson).
Washington Commanders TD (+14) — Q2 14:44 · WAS 75 · Score 14-14
(14:44) 18-D.Scott right end to NYG 30 for 5 yards (52-R.Anderson).
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 9:23 · WAS 33 · Score 20-14
(9:23) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep left to 26-S.Barkley for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 9:16 · WAS 15 · Score 21-14
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-69-C.Holba, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 0:44 · WAS 10 · Score 27-14
(:44) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short left to 12-C.Latimer for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 0:38 · WAS 15 · Score 28-14
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-69-C.Holba, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 6:43 · NYG 7 · Score 28-20
(6:43) (Shotgun) 8-C.Keenum pass short middle to 15-S.Sims for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 6:38 · NYG 15 · Score 28-21
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 3:43 · WAS 9 · Score 34-21
(3:43) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short right to 82-K.Smith for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 3:40 · WAS 15 · Score 35-21
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-69-C.Holba, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 14:34 · NYG 1 · Score 35-27
(14:34) 66-T.Bergstrom reported in as eligible. 26-A.Peterson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 14:30 · NYG 15 · Score 35-28
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 0:37 · NYG 1 · Score 35-34
(:37) 66-T.Bergstrom reported in as eligible. 8-C.Keenum scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 0:29 · NYG 15 · Score 35-35
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
New York Giants TD (+6) — OT 4:19 · WAS 3 · Score 41-35
(4:19) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short middle to 82-K.Smith for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
- Dre'Mont Jones (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Dre'Mont Jones (NYG) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Washington Commanders on 2019-12-22?
The New York Giants beat the Washington Commanders 41-35 in Week 16, 2019.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: New York Giants 56, Washington Commanders 35; Q2: New York Giants 35, Washington Commanders 48; Q3: New York Giants 7, Washington Commanders 7; Q4: New York Giants 0, Washington Commanders 14; Q5: New York Giants 6, Washington Commanders 0; Final: New York Giants 41, Washington Commanders 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
New York Giants touchdown — S. Shepard (D. Jones pass) (Q1 12:27) New York Giants touchdown — S. Sims (D. Haskins pass) (Q1 7:44) Washington Commanders touchdown — S. Sims (D. Haskins pass) (Q1 7:44) Washington Commanders touchdown — H. Hentges (D. Haskins pass) (Q2 15:00) New York Giants touchdown — S. Barkley (D. Jones pass) (Q2 9:23) New York Giants touchdown — C. Latimer (D. Jones pass) (Q2 0:44) Washington Commanders touchdown — S. Sims (C. Keenum pass) (Q3 6:43) New York Giants touchdown — K. Smith (D. Jones pass) (Q3 3:43) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Peterson (Q4 14:34) Washington Commanders touchdown — T. Bergstrom (Q4 0:37) New York Giants touchdown — K. Smith (D. Jones pass) (OT 4:19) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
Dre'Mont Jones (New York Giants), 59.6% completion, +6.2% CPOE, +0.55 EPA per dropback, +25.89 total passing EPA. Case Keenum (Washington Commanders), 61.5% completion, +13.6% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +8.73 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
Dre'Mont Jones (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +25.89 total EPA on Passing plays. across 47 snaps. Their top snap (+4.00 EPA): (5:31) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short right to 26-S.Barkley pushed ob at WAS 14 for 51 yards (47-A.Colvin)..
Was New York Giants vs Washington Commanders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. New York Giants won 41-35 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 3-11 Now 4-11 W
Washington Commanders
Entered 3-11 Now 3-12 L