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NFL · Week 13 · December 4, 2022 · 12 min read

Washington Commanders vs. New York Giants: 2022 Week 13 Recap

Commanders and Giants tie 20–20 in Week 13

Terry McLaurin led Fantasy Impact as Commanders played in a 20–20 Week 13 finish.

Washington Commanders 20 7–5
Final 20–20
New York Giants 20 7–4
Halftime
Tied 13–13 at halftime
Top passer
Taylor Heinicke
FantasyHQ MVP
Terry McLaurin
Game date
December 4, 2022

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • Terry McLaurin
    Terry McLaurin 8 REC · 105 YDS · 1 TD +8.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Jahan Dotson
    Jahan Dotson 5 REC · 54 YDS · 1 TD +1.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Curtis Samuel
    Curtis Samuel 6 REC · 63 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Giants

  • Isaiah Hodgins
    Isaiah Hodgins 5 REC · 44 YDS · 1 TD +3.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Darius Slayton
    Darius Slayton 6 REC · 90 YDS +2.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Dre'Mont Jones
    Dre'Mont Jones 25/39 · 231 YDS · 1 TD +0.8 Fantasy Impact

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.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Washington Commanders10307020
New York Giants01370020

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

WASWashington Commanders
NYGNew York Giants

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 8:42FG
    Joey Slye

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYG 3
    Score
    3-0

    (8:42) 6-J.Slye 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.

  2. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 2:35TD
    Terry McLaurin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 19
    Score
    9-0

    (2:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right to 17-T.McLaurin for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 2:27XP
    Joey Slye

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 15
    Score
    10-0

    6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.

  4. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 13:43FG
    Graham Gano

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 30
    Score
    10-3

    (13:43) 9-G.Gano 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.

  5. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 8:54TD
    Saquon Barkley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 13
    Score
    10-9

    (8:54) 26-S.Barkley right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 8:49XP
    Graham Gano

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    10-10

    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.

  7. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 2:33FG
    Joey Slye

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYG 24
    Score
    13-10

    (2:33) 6-J.Slye 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.

  8. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 0:05FG
    Graham Gano

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 9
    Score
    13-13

    (:05) 9-G.Gano 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.

  9. NYGNew York Giants
    Q3 11:40TD
    Isaiah Hodgins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 6
    Score
    13-19

    (11:40) 8-D.Jones pass short left to 18-I.Hodgins for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. NYGNew York Giants
    Q3 11:34XP
    Graham Gano

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    13-20

    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.

  11. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 1:53TD
    Jahan Dotson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 28
    Score
    19-20

    (1:53) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short middle to 1-J.Dotson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 1:45XP
    Joey Slye

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 15
    Score
    20-20

    6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Terry McLaurinTerry McLaurin · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +8.06 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
  2. 2Isaiah HodginsIsaiah Hodgins · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.81 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
  3. 3Darius SlaytonDarius Slayton · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.66 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  4. 4Jahan DotsonJahan Dotson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.57 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  5. 5Curtis SamuelCurtis Samuel · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.44 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
  6. 6Brian RobinsonBrian Robinson · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +1.40 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
  7. 7Taylor HeinickeTaylor Heinicke · Washington Commanders · Passing · +1.38 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
  8. 8Brian RobinsonBrian 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.

Terry McLaurin

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 HeinickeTaylor Heinicke (Washington Commanders) · 48 dropbacks · 56.2% completion · +2.7% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.38 total EPA
  • Dre'Mont JonesDre'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.

StatWashington CommandersNew York Giants
Offensive EPA/play-0.029-0.077
Offensive success rate40.8%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 rate53.5%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

  • Terry McLaurinWashington Commanders — Terry McLaurin (Taylor Heinicke pass) (Q1 2:35)
  • Saquon BarkleyNew York Giants — Saquon Barkley (Q2 8:54)
  • Isaiah HodginsNew York Giants — Isaiah Hodgins (Dre'Mont Jones pass) (Q3 11:40)
  • Jahan DotsonWashington Commanders — Jahan Dotson (Taylor Heinicke pass) (Q4 1:53)

Field goals

  • Joey SlyeWashington Commanders — Joey Slye (Q1 8:42)
  • Graham GanoNew York Giants — Graham Gano (Q2 13:43)
  • Joey SlyeWashington Commanders — Joey Slye (Q2 2:33)
  • Graham GanoNew York Giants — Graham Gano (Q2 0:05)
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). [WPA +79.0% · EPA -0.40]
  • 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. [WPA +63.4% · EPA -0.40]
  • 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). [WPA +39.3% · EPA -0.38]
  • New York Giants (OT 1:50) — (1:50) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones sacked at WAS 45 for 0 yards (93-J.Allen). [WPA -24.0% · EPA -1.47]
  • Washington Commanders (OT 6:56) — (6:56) (Shotgun) 10-C.Samuel right guard to NYG 44 for 21 yards (44-N.McCloud). [WPA +21.0% · EPA +1.91]
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. [WPA -10.7% · EPA -4.96]
  • 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 [WPA -8.5% · EPA -4.39]
  • Washington Commanders (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short middle to 1-J.Dotson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.0% · EPA +3.52]
  • 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). [WPA +8.0% · EPA +3.51]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 8:54 · WAS 13 · Score 10-9
    (8:54) 26-S.Barkley right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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