Quick answer
- Winner
- Detroit Lions
- Final score
- Detroit Lions 34–27 New York Giants
- Halftime
- New York Giants 26–17 Detroit Lions at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jameis Winston
- Top passer
- Jared Goff
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:53) 0-J.Gibbs right tackle for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2025-11-23
Game summary
The Detroit Lions beat the New York Giants 34–27 on 2025-11-23, overcoming New York Giants's 26–17 halftime lead. Jameis Winston posted a game-high +17.86 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 33 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | OT | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 10 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
 Detroit Lions | 0 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 34 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants
(13:05) 19-J.Winston pass deep left to 17-W.Robinson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN [32-B.Branch].
37-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-12-J.Gillan.
(:03) 37-Y.Koo 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-12-J.Gillan.
(11:48) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 14-A.St. Brown for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
(8:27) (Shotgun) 19-J.Winston pass short middle to 89-I.Hodgins for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
37-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-12-J.Gillan.
(2:21) (No Huddle) 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 16-J.Goff pass short right to 0-J.Gibbs for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
(:42) 37-Y.Koo 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-12-J.Gillan.
(:03) 39-J.Bates 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
(12:28) (Shotgun) 80-G.Olszewski pass short left to 19-J.Winston for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
37-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-12-J.Gillan.
(11:01) 0-J.Gibbs right tackle for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
(:33) 39-J.Bates 59 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
(9:53) 0-J.Gibbs right tackle for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
DETDetroit LionsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 13:05TD Wan'Dale RobinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 39
- Score
- 6-0
(13:05) 19-J.Winston pass deep left to 17-W.Robinson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN [32-B.Branch].
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 12:56XP Younghoe KooPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 7-0
37-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-12-J.Gillan.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 0:03FG Younghoe KooPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 3
- Score
- 10-0
(:03) 37-Y.Koo 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-12-J.Gillan.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 11:48TD ASA. StPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 11
- Score
- 10-6
(11:48) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 14-A.St. Brown for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 11:41XP Jessie Bates IIIPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 10-7
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 8:27TD Isaiah HodginsPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 12
- Score
- 16-7
(8:27) (Shotgun) 19-J.Winston pass short middle to 89-I.Hodgins for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 8:21TD Younghoe KooPoints+7
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 17-7
37-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-12-J.Gillan.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 2:21TD Jahmyr GibbsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 3
- Score
- 17-13
(2:21) (No Huddle) 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 16-J.Goff pass short right to 0-J.Gibbs for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 2:16XP Jessie Bates IIIPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 17-14
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 0:42FG Younghoe KooPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 26
- Score
- 20-14
(:42) 37-Y.Koo 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-12-J.Gillan.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:03FG Jessie Bates IIIPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 19
- Score
- 20-17
(:03) 39-J.Bates 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 12:28TD Jameis WinstonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 33
- Score
- 26-17
(12:28) (Shotgun) 80-G.Olszewski pass short left to 19-J.Winston for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 12:16XP Younghoe KooPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 27-17
37-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-12-J.Gillan.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 11:01TD Jahmyr GibbsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 49
- Score
- 27-23
(11:01) 0-J.Gibbs right tackle for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 10:50XP Jessie Bates IIIPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 27-24
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 0:33FG Jessie Bates IIIPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 41
- Score
- 27-27
(:33) 39-J.Bates 59 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
- DETDetroit Lions
OT 9:53TD Jahmyr GibbsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 69
- Score
- 27-33
(9:53) 0-J.Gibbs right tackle for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
OT 9:42XP Jessie Bates IIIPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 27-34
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Jameis Winston · New York Giants · Passing · +17.86 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 2Jahmyr Gibbs · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +15.42 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 3Wan'Dale Robinson · New York Giants · Receiving · +6.50 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 4A. St.Brown · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.81 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 5
Tyrone Tracy · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.04 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play - 6
Gunner Olszewski · New York Giants · Passing · +3.22 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.22 EPA/play - 7Jameis Winston · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.22 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.22 EPA/play
- 8
Tysheem Johnson · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.61 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
Jameis Winston — NYG · Passing
Jameis Winston posted the highest total EPA (+17.86) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.43 EPA per play.
Jameis Winston's top snap (-4.90 EPA): (10:50) 19-J.Winston pass short right intended for 17-W.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 12-T.Harper at NYG 45. 12-T.Harper to NYG 45 for no gain (17-W.Robinson).
Biggest single play (+5.21 EPA): Jahmyr Gibbs — (9:53) 0-J.Gibbs right tackle for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Jared Goff led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) · 46 dropbacks · 60.9% completion · -2.9% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -5.66 total EPA- Jameis Winston (New York Giants) · 42 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -5.4% CPOE · +0.43 EPA/play · +17.86 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.111 | +0.156 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.8% | 53.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.490 | -0.123 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.245 | +0.763 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.156 | -0.111 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.1% | 58.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New York Giants +0.11, Detroit Lions +0.16) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: +0.11 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: +0.16 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 13 drives, +13.87 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 12 drives, +10.92 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — Wan'Dale Robinson (Jameis Winston pass)
- Detroit Lions — A. St (Jared Goff pass)
- New York Giants — Isaiah Hodgins (Jameis Winston pass)
- Detroit Lions — Jahmyr Gibbs (Jared Goff pass)
- New York Giants — Jameis Winston (Gunner Olszewski pass)
- Detroit Lions — Jahmyr Gibbs
- Detroit Lions — Jahmyr Gibbs
Field goals
- New York Giants — Younghoe Koo
- New York Giants — Younghoe Koo
- Detroit Lions — Jessie Bates III
- Detroit Lions — Jessie Bates III
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 10–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the DET 39 (Q1 13:05) — (13:05) 19-J.Winston pass deep left to 17-W.Robinson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN [32-B.Branch].; New York Giants added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q1 12:56) — 37-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-12-J.Gillan.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DET 3 (Q1 0:03) — (:03) 37-Y.Koo 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-12-J.Gillan..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 17–16. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NYG 11 (Q2 11:48) — (11:48) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 14-A.St. Brown for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 11:41) — 39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.; New York Giants found the end zone from the DET 12 (Q2 8:27) — (8:27) (Shotgun) 19-J.Winston pass short middle to 89-I.Hodgins for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants found the end zone from the DET 15 (Q2 8:21) — 37-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-12-J.Gillan.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NYG 3 (Q2 2:21) — (2:21) (No Huddle) 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 16-J.Goff pass short right to 0-J.Gibbs for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 2:16) — 39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DET 26 (Q2 0:42) — (:42) 37-Y.Koo 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-12-J.Gillan.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the NYG 19 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 39-J.Bates 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the DET 33 (Q4 12:28) — (12:28) (Shotgun) 80-G.Olszewski pass short left to 19-J.Winston for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 12:16) — 37-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-12-J.Gillan.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NYG 49 (Q4 11:01) — (11:01) 0-J.Gibbs right tackle for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 10:50) — 39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the NYG 41 (Q4 0:33) — (:33) 39-J.Bates 59 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox..
Overtime: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NYG 69 (OT 9:53) — (9:53) 0-J.Gibbs right tackle for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NYG 15 (OT 9:42) — 39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (OT 4:26) — (4:26) (Shotgun) 19-J.Winston sacked at DET 31 for -4 yards (97-A.Hutchinson).
- Detroit Lions (OT 9:42) — 39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
- New York Giants (OT 8:43) — (8:43) (Shotgun) 19-J.Winston scrambles left end ran ob at NYG 41 for 11 yards (32-B.Branch). Penalty on DET-54-A.McNeill, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Detroit Lions (OT 9:53) — (9:53) 0-J.Gibbs right tackle for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 0:33) — (:33) 39-J.Bates 59 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Detroit Lions (OT 9:53) — (9:53) 0-J.Gibbs right tackle for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q4 10:50) — (10:50) 19-J.Winston pass short right intended for 17-W.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 12-T.Harper at NYG 45. 12-T.Harper to NYG 45 for no gain (17-W.Robinson).
- New York Giants (Q1 13:05) — (13:05) 19-J.Winston pass deep left to 17-W.Robinson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN [32-B.Branch].
- Detroit Lions (Q4 11:01) — (11:01) 0-J.Gibbs right tackle for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 13:05 · DET 39 · Score 6-0
(13:05) 19-J.Winston pass deep left to 17-W.Robinson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN [32-B.Branch]. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 12:56 · DET 15 · Score 7-0
37-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-12-J.Gillan. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 0:03 · DET 3 · Score 10-0
(:03) 37-Y.Koo 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-12-J.Gillan. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 11:48 · NYG 11 · Score 10-6
(11:48) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 14-A.St. Brown for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 11:41 · NYG 15 · Score 10-7
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 8:27 · DET 12 · Score 16-7
(8:27) (Shotgun) 19-J.Winston pass short middle to 89-I.Hodgins for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants TD (+7) — Q2 8:21 · DET 15 · Score 17-7
37-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-12-J.Gillan. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 2:21 · NYG 3 · Score 17-13
(2:21) (No Huddle) 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 16-J.Goff pass short right to 0-J.Gibbs for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 2:16 · NYG 15 · Score 17-14
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 0:42 · DET 26 · Score 20-14
(:42) 37-Y.Koo 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-12-J.Gillan. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · NYG 19 · Score 20-17
(:03) 39-J.Bates 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 12:28 · DET 33 · Score 26-17
(12:28) (Shotgun) 80-G.Olszewski pass short left to 19-J.Winston for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 12:16 · DET 15 · Score 27-17
37-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-12-J.Gillan. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 11:01 · NYG 49 · Score 27-23
(11:01) 0-J.Gibbs right tackle for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 10:50 · NYG 15 · Score 27-24
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 0:33 · NYG 41 · Score 27-27
(:33) 39-J.Bates 59 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — OT 9:53 · NYG 69 · Score 27-33
(9:53) 0-J.Gibbs right tackle for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — OT 9:42 · NYG 15 · Score 27-34
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Jameis Winston (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Jameis Winston (NYG) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Detroit Lions on 2025-11-23?
The Detroit Lions beat the New York Giants 34-27 in Week 12, 2025.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: New York Giants 10, Detroit Lions 0; Q2: New York Giants 16, Detroit Lions 17; Q4: New York Giants 7, Detroit Lions 10; Q5: New York Giants 0, Detroit Lions 7; Final: New York Giants 27, Detroit Lions 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Detroit Lions?
New York Giants touchdown — W. Robinson (J. Winston pass) (Q1 13:05) Detroit Lions touchdown — A. St (J. Goff pass) (Q2 11:48) New York Giants touchdown — I. Hodgins (J. Winston pass) (Q2 8:27) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Gibbs (J. Goff pass) (Q2 2:21) New York Giants touchdown — J. Winston (G. Olszewski pass) (Q4 12:28) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Gibbs (Q4 11:01) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Gibbs (OT 9:53) New York Giants field goal — Y. Koo (Q1 0:03, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — Y. Koo (Q2 0:42, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Bates (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Bates (Q4 0:33, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Detroit Lions?
Jared Goff (Detroit Lions), 60.9% completion, -2.9% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -5.66 total passing EPA. Jameis Winston (New York Giants), 42.9% completion, -5.4% CPOE, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +17.86 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Detroit Lions?
Jameis Winston (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.86 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (-4.90 EPA): (10:50) 19-J.Winston pass short right intended for 17-W.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 12-T.Harper at NYG 45. 12-T.Harper to NYG 45 for no gain (17-W.Robinson)..
Was New York Giants vs Detroit Lions a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Detroit Lions won 34-27 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 2-9 Now 2-10 L
Detroit Lions
Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W
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