Quick answer
- Winner
- Washington Commanders
- Final score
- Washington Commanders 20–20 New York Giants
- Halftime
- Tied 13–13 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Terry McLaurin
- Top passer
- Taylor Heinicke
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:19) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones left guard to NYG 47 for 5 yards (93-J.Allen). FUMBLES (93-J.A…
- Game date
- 2022-12-04
Game summary
The Washington Commanders beat the New York Giants 20–20 on 2022-12-04. Terry McLaurin posted a game-high +8.06 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 20 | |
| 0 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1

Terry McLaurin · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +8.06 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play - 2

Isaiah Hodgins · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.81 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play - 3

Darius Slayton · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.66 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play - 4

Jahan Dotson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.57 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play - 5

Curtis Samuel · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.44 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play - 6

Brian Robinson · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +1.40 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play - 7

Taylor Heinicke · Washington Commanders · Passing · +1.38 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play - 8

Brian Robinson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.04 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.52 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
Terry McLaurin — WAS · Receiving
Terry McLaurin posted the highest total EPA (+8.06) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.67 EPA per play.
Terry McLaurin's top snap (+3.21 EPA): (2:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right to 17-T.McLaurin for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-4.96 EPA): Dre'Mont Jones — (13:19) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones left guard to NYG 47 for 5 yards (93-J.Allen). FUMBLES (93-J.Allen), RECOVERED by WAS-52-J.Davis at NYG 48.
Quarterback report card
Taylor Heinicke led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Taylor Heinicke (Washington Commanders) · 48 dropbacks · 56.2% completion · +2.7% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.38 total EPA
Dre'Mont Jones (New York Giants) · 39 dropbacks · 64.1% completion · +15.7% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.81 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.029 | -0.077 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.8% | 46.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.029 | +0.021 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.042 | -0.319 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.077 | +0.029 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.5% | 59.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Washington Commanders -0.03, New York Giants -0.08) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Washington Commanders: -0.03 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: -0.08 EPA/play (32nd percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: 14 drives, -6.63 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 13 drives, -2.96 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Washington Commanders — Terry McLaurin (Taylor Heinicke pass) 
New York Giants — Saquon Barkley 
New York Giants — Isaiah Hodgins (Dre'Mont Jones pass) 
Washington Commanders — Jahan Dotson (Taylor Heinicke pass)
Field goals

Washington Commanders — Joey Slye 
New York Giants — Graham Gano 
Washington Commanders — Joey Slye 
New York Giants — Graham Gano
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 3 (Q1 8:42) — (8:42) 6-J.Slye 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 19 (Q1 2:35) — (2:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right to 17-T.McLaurin for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q1 2:27) — 6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 13–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 30 (Q2 13:43) — (13:43) 9-G.Gano 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 13 (Q2 8:54) — (8:54) 26-S.Barkley right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 8:49) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 24 (Q2 2:33) — (2:33) 6-J.Slye 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 9 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 9-G.Gano 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 6 (Q3 11:40) — (11:40) 8-D.Jones pass short left to 18-I.Hodgins for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 11:34) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 28 (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short middle to 1-J.Dotson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 1:45) — 6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Washington Commanders (OT 0:37) — (:37) 5-T.Way punts 48 yards to NYG 37, Center-54-C.Cheeseman. 80-R.James ran ob at NYG 43 for 6 yards (39-J.Reaves; 51-D.Mayo).
- New York Giants (OT 1:42) — (1:42) 6-J.Gillan punts 40 yards to WAS 10, Center-58-C.Kreiter, fair catch by 86-A.Erickson.
- Washington Commanders (OT 4:11) — (4:11) 5-T.Way punts 29 yards to NYG 14, Center-54-C.Cheeseman. 80-R.James to NYG 14 for no gain (35-P.Butler).
- New York Giants (OT 1:50) — (1:50) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones sacked at WAS 45 for 0 yards (93-J.Allen).
- Washington Commanders (OT 6:56) — (6:56) (Shotgun) 10-C.Samuel right guard to NYG 44 for 21 yards (44-N.McCloud).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q1 13:19) — (13:19) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones left guard to NYG 47 for 5 yards (93-J.Allen). FUMBLES (93-J.Allen), RECOVERED by WAS-52-J.Davis at NYG 48.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 14:20) — (14:20) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke sacked at WAS 17 for -8 yards (51-A.Ojulari). FUMBLES (51-A.Ojulari), RECOVERED by NYG-53-O.Ximines at WAS 23. 53-O.Ximines to WAS 22 for 1 yard (4-T.Heinicke). FUMBLES
- Washington Commanders (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short middle to 1-J.Dotson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q2 11:27) — (11:27) 8-D.Jones pass deep left to 86-D.Slayton to WAS 26 for 55 yards (22-D.Forrest).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 8:42 · NYG 3 · Score 3-0
(8:42) 6-J.Slye 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 2:35 · NYG 19 · Score 9-0
(2:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right to 17-T.McLaurin for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 2:27 · NYG 15 · Score 10-0
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 13:43 · WAS 30 · Score 10-3
(13:43) 9-G.Gano 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 8:54 · WAS 13 · Score 10-9
(8:54) 26-S.Barkley right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 8:49 · WAS 15 · Score 10-10
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 2:33 · NYG 24 · Score 13-10
(2:33) 6-J.Slye 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · WAS 9 · Score 13-13
(:05) 9-G.Gano 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 11:40 · WAS 6 · Score 13-19
(11:40) 8-D.Jones pass short left to 18-I.Hodgins for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 11:34 · WAS 15 · Score 13-20
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 1:53 · NYG 28 · Score 19-20
(1:53) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short middle to 1-J.Dotson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 1:45 · NYG 15 · Score 20-20
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Terry McLaurin (Washington Commanders) 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 Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
The game ended in a 20-20 tie in Week 13, 2022 on 2022-12-04.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
Q1: Washington Commanders 10, New York Giants 0; Q2: Washington Commanders 3, New York Giants 13; Q3: Washington Commanders 0, New York Giants 7; Q4: Washington Commanders 7, New York Giants 0; Final: Washington Commanders 20, New York Giants 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
Washington Commanders touchdown — T. McLaurin (T. Heinicke pass) (Q1 2:35) New York Giants touchdown — S. Barkley (Q2 8:54) New York Giants touchdown — I. Hodgins (D. Jones pass) (Q3 11:40) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Dotson (T. Heinicke pass) (Q4 1:53) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Slye (Q1 8:42, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q2 13:43, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Slye (Q2 2:33, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
Taylor Heinicke (Washington Commanders), 56.2% completion, +2.7% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.38 total passing EPA. Dre'Mont Jones (New York Giants), 64.1% completion, +15.7% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.81 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
Terry McLaurin (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.06 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+3.21 EPA): (2:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right to 17-T.McLaurin for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 7-5 Now 7-5 T
New York Giants
Entered 7-4 Now 7-4 T