Giants 20–12 Commanders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 15, 2022

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?

T. Heinicke (Washington Commanders), 48.6% completion, +2.9% CPOE, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -8.20 total passing EPA. D. Jones (New York Giants), 60.0% completion, -2.8% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.30 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?

J. Dotson (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.61 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.70 EPA): (9:06) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep middle to 1-J.Dotson to NYG 30 for 61 yards (27-J.Pinnock)..

Quick answer

Winner: New York Giants
Final score: New York Giants 20–12 Washington Commanders
Halftime: New York Giants 20–3 Washington Commanders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jahan Dotson
Top passer: Taylor Heinicke
Biggest EPA play: (13:18) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke sacked at WAS 2 for -8 yards (5-K.Thibodeaux). FUMBLES (5-K…
Game date: 2022-12-18

Game summary

The New York Giants beat the Washington Commanders 20–12 on 2022-12-18. Jahan Dotson posted a game-high +5.61 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
New York Giants	0	20	3	3	0	20
Washington Commanders	3	0	6	3	0	12

Scoring Map

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

NYGNew York Giants

+3NYG 23

NYG 90

+1WAS 15

WAS 3

WAS 15

NYG 19

+3WAS 32

+3NYG 33

+3WAS 32

WASWashington Commanders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

WASWashington Commanders
Q1 2:56FG
Joey Slye
Points+3
Yard line
NYG 23
Score
0-3
(2:56) 6-J.Slye 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
NYGNew York Giants
Q2 13:18TD
Kayvon Thibodeaux
Points+6
Yard line
NYG 90
Score
6-3
(13:18) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke sacked at WAS 2 for -8 yards (5-K.Thibodeaux). FUMBLES (5-K.Thibodeaux) [5-K.Thibodeaux], RECOVERED by NYG-5-K.Thibodeaux at WAS 1. 5-K.Thibodeaux for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
NYGNew York Giants
Q2 13:10XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
7-3
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
NYGNew York Giants
Q2 1:46TD
Saquon Barkley
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 3
Score
13-3
(1:46) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 26-S.Barkley. 26-S.Barkley left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NYGNew York Giants
Q2 1:43TD
Graham Gano
Points+7
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
14-3
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 8:43TD
Jahan Dotson
Points+6
Yard line
NYG 19
Score
14-9
(8:43) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep middle to 1-J.Dotson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NYGNew York Giants
Q3 3:15FG
Graham Gano
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 32
Score
17-9
(3:15) 9-G.Gano 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 12:36FG
Joey Slye
Points+3
Yard line
NYG 33
Score
17-12
(12:36) 6-J.Slye 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
NYGNew York Giants
Q4 2:00FG
Graham Gano
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 32
Score
20-12
(2:00) 9-G.Gano 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jahan Dotson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.61 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
2Richie James · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.88 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
3Terry McLaurin · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.03 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
4Brian Robinson · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +2.78 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
5Saquon Barkley · New York Giants · Rushing · +2.63 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
6Taylor Heinicke · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +2.30 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
7Isaiah Hodgins · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.79 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
8Nick Vannett · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.43 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.43 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

Jahan Dotson — WAS · Receiving

Jahan Dotson posted the highest total EPA (+5.61) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.94 EPA per play.

Jahan Dotson's top snap (+3.70 EPA): (9:06) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep middle to 1-J.Dotson to NYG 30 for 61 yards (27-J.Pinnock).

Biggest single play (-6.48 EPA): Taylor Heinicke — (13:18) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke sacked at WAS 2 for -8 yards (5-K.Thibodeaux). FUMBLES (5-K.Thibodeaux) [5-K.Thibodeaux], RECOVERED by NYG-5-K.Thibodeaux at WAS 1. 5-K.Thibodeaux for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 35 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · +2.9% CPOE · -0.23 EPA/play · -8.20 total EPA
Dre'Mont Jones (New York Giants) · 35 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · -2.8% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.30 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	New York Giants	Washington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play	+0.059	-0.078
Offensive success rate	44.3%	41.8%
Pass EPA/play	+0.037	-0.234
Rush EPA/play	+0.072	+0.015
Defensive EPA/play	+0.078	-0.059
Defensive success rate	58.2%	55.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

New York Giants: +0.06 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
Washington Commanders: -0.08 EPA/play (31st percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)

New York Giants: 11 drives, +4.70 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 10 drives, -6.15 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

New York Giants — Kayvon Thibodeaux (Q2 13:18)
New York Giants — Saquon Barkley (Q2 1:46)
Washington Commanders — Jahan Dotson (Taylor Heinicke pass) (Q3 8:43)

Field goals

Washington Commanders — Joey Slye (Q1 2:56)
New York Giants — Graham Gano (Q3 3:15)
Washington Commanders — Joey Slye (Q4 12:36)
New York Giants — Graham Gano (Q4 2:00)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 23 (Q1 2:56) — (2:56) 6-J.Slye 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way..

The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 20–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the NYG 90 (Q2 13:18); New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 13:10) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 3 (Q2 1:46) — (1:46) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 26-S.Barkley. 26-S.Barkley left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 15 (Q2 1:43) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 6–3. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 19 (Q3 8:43) — (8:43) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep middle to 1-J.Dotson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 32 (Q3 3:15) — (3:15) 9-G.Gano 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 33 (Q4 12:36) — (12:36) 6-J.Slye 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 32 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 9-G.Gano 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Washington Commanders (Q4 6:13) — (6:13) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke sacked at NYG 9 for -4 yards (sack split by 97-D.Lawrence and 51-A.Ojulari). New York Giants challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. [WPA -30.7% · EPA -4.54]
Washington Commanders (Q2 13:18) — (13:18) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke sacked at WAS 2 for -8 yards (5-K.Thibodeaux). FUMBLES (5-K.Thibodeaux) [5-K.Thibodeaux], RECOVERED by NYG-5-K.Thibodeaux at WAS 1. 5-K.Thibodeaux for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -20.7% · EPA -6.48]
Washington Commanders (Q4 9:06) — (9:06) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep middle to 1-J.Dotson to NYG 30 for 61 yards (27-J.Pinnock). [WPA +12.5% · EPA +3.70]
Washington Commanders (Q4 0:56) — (:56) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass incomplete short left to 10-C.Samuel (30-D.Holmes) [97-D.Lawrence]. [WPA -9.1% · EPA -2.75]
Washington Commanders (Q4 8:17) — (8:17) (Shotgun) 8-B.Robinson left end pushed ob at NYG 11 for 19 yards (37-F.Moreau). [WPA +8.7% · EPA +1.13]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Washington Commanders (Q2 13:18) — (13:18) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke sacked at WAS 2 for -8 yards (5-K.Thibodeaux). FUMBLES (5-K.Thibodeaux) [5-K.Thibodeaux], RECOVERED by NYG-5-K.Thibodeaux at WAS 1. 5-K.Thibodeaux for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -20.7% · EPA -6.48]
Washington Commanders (Q4 6:13) — (6:13) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke sacked at NYG 9 for -4 yards (sack split by 97-D.Lawrence and 51-A.Ojulari). New York Giants challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. [WPA -30.7% · EPA -4.54]
Washington Commanders (Q4 9:06) — (9:06) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep middle to 1-J.Dotson to NYG 30 for 61 yards (27-J.Pinnock). [WPA +12.5% · EPA +3.70]
New York Giants (Q2 2:23) — (2:23) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short middle to 80-R.James to WAS 24 for 11 yards (20-B.McCain; 29-K.Fuller). [WPA +7.9% · EPA +2.84]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 2:56 · NYG 23 · Score 0-3
(2:56) 6-J.Slye 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 13:18 · NYG 90 · Score 6-3
(13:18) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke sacked at WAS 2 for -8 yards (5-K.Thibodeaux). FUMBLES (5-K.Thibodeaux) [5-K.Thibodeaux], RECOVERED by NYG-5-K.Thibodeaux at WAS 1. 5-K.Thibodeaux for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 13:10 · WAS 15 · Score 7-3
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 1:46 · WAS 3 · Score 13-3
(1:46) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 26-S.Barkley. 26-S.Barkley left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants TD (+7) — Q2 1:43 · WAS 15 · Score 14-3
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 8:43 · NYG 19 · Score 14-9
(8:43) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep middle to 1-J.Dotson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 3:15 · WAS 32 · Score 17-9
(3:15) 9-G.Gano 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 12:36 · NYG 33 · Score 17-12
(12:36) 6-J.Slye 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · WAS 32 · Score 20-12
(2:00) 9-G.Gano 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.

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.
Jahan Dotson (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New York Giants vs Washington Commanders on 2022-12-18?

The New York Giants beat the Washington Commanders 20-12 in Week 15, 2022.

What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?

Q1: New York Giants 0, Washington Commanders 3; Q2: New York Giants 20, Washington Commanders 0; Q3: New York Giants 3, Washington Commanders 6; Q4: New York Giants 3, Washington Commanders 3; Final: New York Giants 20, Washington Commanders 12.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?

New York Giants touchdown — K. Thibodeaux (Q2 13:18) New York Giants touchdown — S. Barkley (Q2 1:46) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Dotson (T. Heinicke pass) (Q3 8:43) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Slye (Q1 2:56, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q3 3:15, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Slye (Q4 12:36, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?

Taylor Heinicke (Washington Commanders), 48.6% completion, +2.9% CPOE, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -8.20 total passing EPA. Dre'Mont Jones (New York Giants), 60.0% completion, -2.8% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.30 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?

Jahan Dotson (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.61 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.70 EPA): (9:06) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep middle to 1-J.Dotson to NYG 30 for 61 yards (27-J.Pinnock)..

Season records after this game

New York Giants

Entered 7-5 Now 8-5 W

Washington Commanders

Entered 7-5 Now 7-6 L

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