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NFL · Week 18 · January 5, 2025 · 12 min read

New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 2024 Week 18 Recap

Eagles defeat Giants 20–13 in Week 18

Tanner McKee led Fantasy Impact as Eagles prevailed in a 13–20 Week 18 finish.

New York Giants 13 3–14
Final 13–20
Philadelphia Eagles 20 14–3 Winner
Winner
Philadelphia Eagles
Final score
13–20
Halftime
New York Giants 0–10 Philadelphia Eagles
Top passer
Tanner McKee
FantasyHQ MVP
Tanner McKee
Game date
January 5, 2025

Top fantasy performers · Giants

  • Dane Belton
    Dane Belton 1 CAR · 10 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Chris Manhertz
    Chris Manhertz 1 REC · 16 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Devin Singletary
    Devin Singletary 7 CAR · 22 YDS +1.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • Tanner McKee
    Tanner McKee 27/43 · 252 YDS · 2 TD +7.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Jahan Dotson
    Jahan Dotson 7 REC · 94 YDS +4.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Dallas Goedert
    Dallas Goedert 4 REC · 55 YDS +4.1 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Philadelphia Eagles
Final score
Philadelphia Eagles 20–13 New York Giants
Halftime
New York Giants 0–10 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Tanner McKee
Top passer
Tanner McKee
Biggest EPA play
(10:41) (Shotgun) 2-D.Lock pass deep right to 1-M.Nabers for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2025-01-05

Game summary

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the New York Giants 20–13 on 2025-01-05. Tanner McKee posted a game-high +7.52 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 23 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
New York Giants00310013
Philadelphia Eagles73013020

Scoring Map

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

NYGNew York Giants
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 6:58TD
    Arian Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 15
    Score
    0-6

    (6:58) (Shotgun) 16-T.McKee pass short left to 82-A.Smith for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 6:51XP
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 15
    Score
    0-7

    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.

  3. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 1:47FG
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYG 6
    Score
    0-10

    (1:47) 4-J.Elliott 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.

  4. NYGNew York Giants
    Q3 7:38FG
    Graham Gano

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 7
    Score
    3-10

    (7:38) 9-G.Gano 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.

  5. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 15:00TD
    Elgton Jenkins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 7
    Score
    3-16

    (15:00) 16-T.McKee pass short right to 84-E.Jenkins for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 14:55XP
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 15
    Score
    3-17

    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.

  7. NYGNew York Giants
    Q4 10:41TD
    Malik Nabers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 45
    Score
    9-17

    (10:41) (Shotgun) 2-D.Lock pass deep right to 1-M.Nabers for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. NYGNew York Giants
    Q4 10:32XP
    Graham Gano

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 15
    Score
    10-17

    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.

  9. NYGNew York Giants
    Q4 7:26FG
    Graham Gano

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 35
    Score
    13-17

    (7:26) 9-G.Gano 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.

  10. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 0:51FG
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYG 14
    Score
    13-20

    (:51) 4-J.Elliott 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.

  11. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 0:47FG
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 35
    Score
    13-20

    4-J.Elliott kicks 65 yards from PHI 35 to end zone, Touchback to the NYG 30.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Tanner McKeeTanner McKee · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +7.52 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  2. 2Jahan DotsonJahan Dotson · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.90 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
  3. 3Dallas GoedertDallas Goedert · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.10 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
  4. 4Dane BeltonDane Belton · New York Giants · Rushing · +3.07 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.07 EPA/play
  5. 5Will ShipleyWill Shipley · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.30 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
  6. 6Elgton JenkinsElgton Jenkins · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.57 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
  7. 7Chris ManhertzChris Manhertz · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.44 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
  8. 8Devin SingletaryDevin Singletary · New York Giants · Rushing · +1.02 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Tanner McKee

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Tanner McKee — PHI · Passing

Tanner McKee posted the highest total EPA (+7.52) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.17 EPA per play.

Tanner McKee's top snap (-3.44 EPA): (13:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-T.McKee pass incomplete short left to 82-A.Smith (39-D.Wilson).

Biggest single play (+5.46 EPA): Drew Lock — (10:41) (Shotgun) 2-D.Lock pass deep right to 1-M.Nabers for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Tanner McKee led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Tanner McKeeTanner McKee (Philadelphia Eagles) · 43 dropbacks · 62.8% completion · -2.2% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +7.52 total EPA
  • Drew LockDrew Lock (New York Giants) · 29 dropbacks · 75.9% completion · +4.5% CPOE · -0.30 EPA/play · -8.68 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew York GiantsPhiladelphia Eagles
Offensive EPA/play-0.083-0.005
Offensive success rate42.6%44.0%
Pass EPA/play-0.299+0.175
Rush EPA/play+0.091-0.426
Defensive EPA/play+0.005+0.083
Defensive success rate56.0%57.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Philadelphia Eagles held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New York Giants: -0.08 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
  • Philadelphia Eagles: -0.01 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
  • New York Giants: 9 drives, -5.65 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Philadelphia Eagles: 10 drives, -0.38 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Arian SmithPhiladelphia Eagles — Arian Smith (Tanner McKee pass) (Q1 6:58)
  • Elgton JenkinsPhiladelphia Eagles — Elgton Jenkins (Tanner McKee pass) (Q4 15:00)
  • Malik NabersNew York Giants — Malik Nabers (Drew Lock pass) (Q4 10:41)

Field goals

  • Jordan ElliottPhiladelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q2 1:47)
  • Graham GanoNew York Giants — Graham Gano (Q3 7:38)
  • Graham GanoNew York Giants — Graham Gano (Q4 7:26)
  • Jordan ElliottPhiladelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q4 0:51)
  • Jordan ElliottPhiladelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q4 0:47)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYG 15 (Q1 6:58) — (6:58) (Shotgun) 16-T.McKee pass short left to 82-A.Smith for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q1 6:51) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann..

The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 3–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NYG 6 (Q2 1:47) — (1:47) 4-J.Elliott 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann..

The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the PHI 7 (Q3 7:38) — (7:38) 9-G.Gano 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan..

The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 13–10. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYG 7 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 16-T.McKee pass short right to 84-E.Jenkins for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 14:55) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.; New York Giants found the end zone from the PHI 45 (Q4 10:41) — (10:41) (Shotgun) 2-D.Lock pass deep right to 1-M.Nabers for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q4 10:32) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the PHI 35 (Q4 7:26) — (7:26) 9-G.Gano 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NYG 14 (Q4 0:51) — (:51) 4-J.Elliott 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the PHI 35 (Q4 0:47) — 4-J.Elliott kicks 65 yards from PHI 35 to end zone, Touchback to the NYG 30..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 6:42) — (6:42) (Shotgun) 16-T.McKee sacked at PHI 27 for -7 yards (5-K.Thibodeaux). [WPA -8.5% · EPA -2.13]
  • New York Giants (Q4 10:41) — (10:41) (Shotgun) 2-D.Lock pass deep right to 1-M.Nabers for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.0% · EPA +5.46]
  • New York Giants (Q4 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 2-D.Lock pass deep left intended for 13-J.Hyatt INTERCEPTED by 21-S.Brown at PHI 33. 21-S.Brown to NYG 46 for 21 yards (75-J.Ezeudu). [WPA -6.4% · EPA -1.70]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 5:30) — (5:30) (Shotgun) 16-T.McKee pass deep right to 83-J.Dotson ran ob at PHI 49 for 19 yards (24-D.Belton). [WPA +6.2% · EPA +2.59]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Run formation) ** Injury Update: NYG-28-C.Flott has returned to the game. PENALTY on NYG-55-C.Basham, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced at NYG 41 - No Play. [WPA +6.2% · EPA +2.47]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New York Giants (Q4 10:41) — (10:41) (Shotgun) 2-D.Lock pass deep right to 1-M.Nabers for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.0% · EPA +5.46]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 14:10) — (14:10) 4-J.Elliott 39 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann. [WPA -5.6% · EPA -3.54]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 13:25) — (13:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-T.McKee pass incomplete short left to 82-A.Smith (39-D.Wilson). [WPA -4.8% · EPA -3.44]
  • New York Giants (Q2 12:11) — (12:11) (Punt formation) Direct snap to 24-D.Belton. 24-D.Belton right end pushed ob at NYG 46 for 10 yards (52-D.Gant). [WPA +5.6% · EPA +3.07]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 6:58 · NYG 15 · Score 0-6
    (6:58) (Shotgun) 16-T.McKee pass short left to 82-A.Smith for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 6:51 · NYG 15 · Score 0-7
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.
  3. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 1:47 · NYG 6 · Score 0-10
    (1:47) 4-J.Elliott 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.
  4. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 7:38 · PHI 7 · Score 3-10
    (7:38) 9-G.Gano 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
  5. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · NYG 7 · Score 3-16
    (15:00) 16-T.McKee pass short right to 84-E.Jenkins for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 14:55 · NYG 15 · Score 3-17
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.
  7. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 10:41 · PHI 45 · Score 9-17
    (10:41) (Shotgun) 2-D.Lock pass deep right to 1-M.Nabers for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 10:32 · PHI 15 · Score 10-17
    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
  9. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 7:26 · PHI 35 · Score 13-17
    (7:26) 9-G.Gano 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
  10. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 0:51 · NYG 14 · Score 13-20
    (:51) 4-J.Elliott 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.
  11. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 0:47 · PHI 35 · Score 13-20
    4-J.Elliott kicks 65 yards from PHI 35 to end zone, Touchback to the NYG 30.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Tanner McKee (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Drew Lock (NYG) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2025-01-05?

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the New York Giants 20-13 in Week 18, 2024.

What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Q1: New York Giants 0, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q2: New York Giants 0, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Q3: New York Giants 3, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q4: New York Giants 10, Philadelphia Eagles 13; Final: New York Giants 13, Philadelphia Eagles 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — A. Smith (T. McKee pass) (Q1 6:58) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — E. Jenkins (T. McKee pass) (Q4 15:00) New York Giants touchdown — M. Nabers (D. Lock pass) (Q4 10:41) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q2 1:47, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q3 7:38, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q4 7:26, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q4 0:51, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q4 0:47, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Tanner McKee (Philadelphia Eagles), 62.8% completion, -2.2% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +7.52 total passing EPA. Drew Lock (New York Giants), 75.9% completion, +4.5% CPOE, -0.30 EPA per dropback, -8.68 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Tanner McKee (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.52 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (-3.44 EPA): (13:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-T.McKee pass incomplete short left to 82-A.Smith (39-D.Wilson)..

Was New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Philadelphia Eagles won 20-13 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

New York Giants

Entered 3-13 Now 3-14 L

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 13-3 Now 14-3 W