Quick answer
- Winner
- LA
- Final score
- LA 38–11 New York Giants
- Halftime
- LA 28–3 New York Giants at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Matthew Stafford
- Top passer
- Dre'Mont Jones
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:06) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short left intended for 13-D.Pettis INTERCEPTED…
- Game date
- 2021-10-17
Game summary
The LA beat the New York Giants 38–11 on 2021-10-17. Matthew Stafford posted a game-high +18.69 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LA | 0 | 28 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 38 |
 New York Giants | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 11 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LALA
(9:25) 5-G.Gano 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(10:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 2-R.Woods for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(8:11) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 10-C.Kupp for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(3:40) (Shotgun) 27-D.Henderson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker. PENALTY on NYG-31-K.Crossen, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 27-D.Henderson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(5:49) 8-M.Gay 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(12:02) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 10-C.Kupp for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(6:27) (No Huddle) 39-E.Penny up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-D.Jones pass to 80-K.Rudolph is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
NYGNew York GiantsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 9:25FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- LA 8
- Score
- 0-3
(9:25) 5-G.Gano 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- LALA
Q2 10:34TD Robert WoodsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 6-3
(10:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 2-R.Woods for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q2 10:28XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 7-3
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- LALA
Q2 8:11TD Cooper KuppPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 3
- Score
- 13-3
(8:11) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 10-C.Kupp for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q2 8:06XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 14-3
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- LALA
Q2 3:40TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 20-3
(3:40) (Shotgun) 27-D.Henderson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q2 3:36XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 21-3
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker. PENALTY on NYG-31-K.Crossen, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- LALA
Q2 0:43TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYG 25
- Score
- 27-3
(:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 27-D.Henderson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q2 0:33XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 28-3
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- LALA
Q3 5:49FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NYG 13
- Score
- 31-3
(5:49) 8-M.Gay 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- LALA
Q4 12:02TD Cooper KuppPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 13
- Score
- 37-3
(12:02) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 10-C.Kupp for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q4 11:55XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 38-3
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 6:27TD EPE. PennyPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 4
- Score
- 38-9
(6:27) (No Huddle) 39-E.Penny up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 6:21Safety Dre'Mont JonesPoints+2
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 38-11
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-D.Jones pass to 80-K.Rudolph is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Matthew Stafford · LA · Passing · +18.69 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play - 2Cooper Kupp · LA · Receiving · +9.42 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 3Kadarius Toney · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.38 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
- 4
Tyler Higbee · LA · Receiving · +3.88 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play - 5Darrell Henderson · LA · Receiving · +3.12 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 6
Sterling Shepard · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.81 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play - 7Robert Woods · LA · Receiving · +1.87 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 8
Van Jefferson · LA · Receiving · +1.68 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.42 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
Matthew Stafford — LA · Passing
Matthew Stafford posted the highest total EPA (+18.69) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.58 EPA per play.
Matthew Stafford's top snap (+3.71 EPA): (:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 27-D.Henderson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-6.02 EPA): Dre'Mont Jones — (2:06) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short left intended for 13-D.Pettis INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Rapp at LA 33. 24-T.Rapp to NYG 49 for 18 yards (13-D.Pettis).
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) · 58 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -9.6% CPOE · -0.22 EPA/play · -12.69 total EPA
- Matthew Stafford (LA) · 32 dropbacks · 68.8% completion · +11.7% CPOE · +0.58 EPA/play · +18.69 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | LA | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.139 | -0.237 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 37.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.432 | -0.219 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.140 | -0.386 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.237 | -0.139 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.2% | 50.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, LA generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.24), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- LA: +0.14 EPA/play (83rd percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: -0.24 EPA/play (8th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- LA: 13 drives, +11.64 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 12 drives, -21.31 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- LA — Robert Woods (Matthew Stafford pass)
- LA — Cooper Kupp (Matthew Stafford pass)
- LA — Darrell Henderson
- LA — Darrell Henderson (Matthew Stafford pass)
- LA — Cooper Kupp (Matthew Stafford pass)
- New York Giants — E. Penny
Field goals
- New York Giants — Graham Gano
- LA — Matt Gay
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 LA 8 (Q1 9:25) — (9:25) 5-G.Gano 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The second quarter: LA won the period 28–0. LA found the end zone from the NYG 15 (Q2 10:34) — (10:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 2-R.Woods for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 10:28) — 8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; LA found the end zone from the NYG 3 (Q2 8:11) — (8:11) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 10-C.Kupp for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 8:06) — 8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; LA found the end zone from the NYG 2 (Q2 3:40) — (3:40) (Shotgun) 27-D.Henderson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 3:36); LA found the end zone from the NYG 25 (Q2 0:43) — (:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 27-D.Henderson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 0:33) — 8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The third quarter: LA won the period 3–0. LA connected on a field goal from the NYG 13 (Q3 5:49) — (5:49) 8-M.Gay 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 8–7. LA found the end zone from the NYG 13 (Q4 12:02) — (12:02) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 10-C.Kupp for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 11:55) — 8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; New York Giants found the end zone from the LA 4 (Q4 6:27) — (6:27) (No Huddle) 39-E.Penny up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants registered a safety from the LA 2 (Q4 6:21) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-D.Jones pass to 80-K.Rudolph is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q1 2:23) — (2:23) 8-D.Jones up the middle to NYG 41 for no gain (51-T.Reeder).
- LA (Q2 12:16) — (12:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 10-C.Kupp pushed ob at NYG 40 for 28 yards (21-J.Peppers).
- New York Giants (Q2 9:31) — (9:31) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones sacked at NYG 16 for -10 yards (45-O.Okoronkwo). FUMBLES (45-O.Okoronkwo) [45-O.Okoronkwo], RECOVERED by LA-54-L.Floyd at NYG 12. Officially, a sack for -14 yards.
- LA (Q1 8:06) — (8:06) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 2-R.Woods to NYG 38 for 16 yards (24-J.Bradberry; 21-J.Peppers).
- LA (Q1 7:03) — (7:03) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford sacked at NYG 48 for -10 yards (sack split by 97-D.Lawrence and 99-L.Williams).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q3 2:06) — (2:06) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short left intended for 13-D.Pettis INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Rapp at LA 33. 24-T.Rapp to NYG 49 for 18 yards (13-D.Pettis).
- New York Giants (Q2 9:31) — (9:31) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones sacked at NYG 16 for -10 yards (45-O.Okoronkwo). FUMBLES (45-O.Okoronkwo) [45-O.Okoronkwo], RECOVERED by LA-54-L.Floyd at NYG 12. Officially, a sack for -14 yards.
- New York Giants (Q2 5:01) — (5:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short middle intended for 88-E.Engram INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Rapp at NYG 27. 24-T.Rapp to NYG 14 for 13 yards (3-S.Shepard).
- LA (Q2 0:43) — (:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 27-D.Henderson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 9:25 · LA 8 · Score 0-3
(9:25) 5-G.Gano 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - LA TD (+6) — Q2 10:34 · NYG 15 · Score 6-3
(10:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 2-R.Woods for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q2 10:28 · NYG 15 · Score 7-3
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - LA TD (+6) — Q2 8:11 · NYG 3 · Score 13-3
(8:11) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 10-C.Kupp for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q2 8:06 · NYG 15 · Score 14-3
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - LA TD (+6) — Q2 3:40 · NYG 2 · Score 20-3
(3:40) (Shotgun) 27-D.Henderson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q2 3:36 · NYG 15 · Score 21-3
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker. PENALTY on NYG-31-K.Crossen, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - LA TD (+6) — Q2 0:43 · NYG 25 · Score 27-3
(:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 27-D.Henderson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q2 0:33 · NYG 15 · Score 28-3
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - LA FG (+3) — Q3 5:49 · NYG 13 · Score 31-3
(5:49) 8-M.Gay 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - LA TD (+6) — Q4 12:02 · NYG 13 · Score 37-3
(12:02) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 10-C.Kupp for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q4 11:55 · NYG 15 · Score 38-3
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 6:27 · LA 4 · Score 38-9
(6:27) (No Huddle) 39-E.Penny up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants Safety (+2) — Q4 6:21 · LA 2 · Score 38-11
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-D.Jones pass to 80-K.Rudolph is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- LA earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Matthew Stafford (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Dre'Mont Jones (NYG) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Matthew Stafford (LA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won LA vs New York Giants on 2021-10-17?
The LA beat the New York Giants 38-11 in Week 6, 2021.
What was the score by quarter in LA vs New York Giants?
Q1: LA 0, New York Giants 3; Q2: LA 28, New York Giants 0; Q3: LA 3, New York Giants 0; Q4: LA 7, New York Giants 8; Final: LA 38, New York Giants 11.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs New York Giants?
LA touchdown — R. Woods (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 10:34) LA touchdown — C. Kupp (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 8:11) LA touchdown — D. Henderson (Q2 3:40) LA touchdown — D. Henderson (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 0:43) LA touchdown — C. Kupp (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 12:02) New York Giants touchdown — E. Penny (Q4 6:27) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q1 9:25, 3 pts) LA field goal — M. Gay (Q3 5:49, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs New York Giants?
Dre'Mont Jones (New York Giants), 50.0% completion, -9.6% CPOE, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -12.69 total passing EPA. Matthew Stafford (LA), 68.8% completion, +11.7% CPOE, +0.58 EPA per dropback, +18.69 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in LA vs New York Giants?
Matthew Stafford (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.69 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+3.71 EPA): (:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 27-D.Henderson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W
New York Giants
Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L
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