Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 13–6 Atlanta Falcons
- Halftime
- New York Giants 13–3 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Kozlowski
- Top passer
- D. Kanell
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:00) C.Chandler pass INTERCEPTED by J.Sehorn at NYG -1. J.Sehorn to NYG 31 for 32 yards …
- Game date
- 2000-10-08
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Atlanta Falcons 13–6 on 2000-10-08. B. Kozlowski posted a game-high +3.00 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants(13:27) R.Dayne right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
J.Holmes extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
(:12) J.Holmes 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
(5:29) M.Andersen 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
(:05) J.Holmes 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
(9:25) M.Andersen 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 13:27TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 6-0
(13:27) R.Dayne right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 10:07XP Points+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 7-0
J.Holmes extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 0:12FG Points+3
- Yard line
- ATL 17
- Score
- 10-0
(:12) J.Holmes 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 5:29FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NYG 24
- Score
- 10-3
(5:29) M.Andersen 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 0:05FG Points+3
- Yard line
- ATL 10
- Score
- 13-3
(:05) J.Holmes 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 9:25FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NYG 10
- Score
- 13-6
(9:25) M.Andersen 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1B. Kozlowski · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.00 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 2Taye Barber · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.66 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 3G. Comella · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 4
Ryan Kelly · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play - 5I. Hilliard · New York Giants · Rushing · +1.17 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 6S. Jefferson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.14 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 7Jack Anderson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +0.97 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 8
Riley Dixon · New York Giants · Receiving · +0.78 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.39 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
B. Kozlowski — ATL · Receiving
B. Kozlowski posted the highest total EPA (+3.00) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.00 EPA per play.
B. Kozlowski's top snap (-6.12 EPA): (5:00) C.Chandler pass INTERCEPTED by J.Sehorn at NYG -1. J.Sehorn to NYG 31 for 32 yards (B.Kozlowski, T.Mathis).
Quarterback report card
D. Kanell led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Kanell (Atlanta Falcons) · 41 dropbacks · 36.6% completion · -0.25 EPA/play · -10.13 total EPA
- K. Collins (New York Giants) · 28 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.39 EPA/play · -10.94 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.120 | -0.214 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.0% | 34.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.349 | -0.214 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.156 | -0.507 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.214 | +0.120 |
| Defensive success rate | 65.9% | 63.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.12 vs -0.21), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: -0.12 EPA/play (24th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: -0.21 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, -18.83 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 13 drives, -9.75 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — unlisted player
Field goals
- New York Giants — unlisted player
- Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player
- New York Giants — unlisted player
- Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player
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 ATL 2 (Q1 13:27) — (13:27) R.Dayne right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 10:07) — J.Holmes extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the ATL 17 (Q1 0:12) — (:12) J.Holmes 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NYG 24 (Q2 5:29) — (5:29) M.Andersen 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the ATL 10 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) J.Holmes 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 3–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the NYG 10 (Q3 9:25) — (9:25) M.Andersen 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q1 15:00) — M.Andersen kicks 62 yards from ATL 30 to NYG 8. R.Dixon to NYG 20 for 12 yards (C.Atkins, M.Smith).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) D.Kanell pass incomplete to S.Jefferson. PENALTY on NYG-D.Thomas, Defensive Pass Interference, 24 yards, enforced at NYG 34 - No Play.
- New York Giants (Q1 13:38) — (13:38) B.Maynard punts 33 yards to ATL 33, Center-J.Whittle. W.Oliver MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by NYG-L.West at ATL 34.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 5:00) — (5:00) C.Chandler pass INTERCEPTED by J.Sehorn at NYG -1. J.Sehorn to NYG 31 for 32 yards (B.Kozlowski, T.Mathis).
- New York Giants (Q4 8:49) — (8:49) K.Collins pass intended for D.Campbell INTERCEPTED by A.Ambrose at ATL 34. A.Ambrose to NYG 42 for 24 yards (R.Stone).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 5:00) — (5:00) C.Chandler pass INTERCEPTED by J.Sehorn at NYG -1. J.Sehorn to NYG 31 for 32 yards (B.Kozlowski, T.Mathis).
- New York Giants (Q4 8:49) — (8:49) K.Collins pass intended for D.Campbell INTERCEPTED by A.Ambrose at ATL 34. A.Ambrose to NYG 42 for 24 yards (R.Stone).
- New York Giants (Q1 13:38) — (13:38) B.Maynard punts 33 yards to ATL 33, Center-J.Whittle. W.Oliver MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by NYG-L.West at ATL 34.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 14:18) — (14:18) D.Kanell pass INTERCEPTED by J.Armstead at ATL 36. J.Armstead to ATL 38 for -2 yards (B.Christian).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 13:27 · ATL 2 · Score 6-0
(13:27) R.Dayne right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 10:07 · ATL 2 · Score 7-0
J.Holmes extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 0:12 · ATL 17 · Score 10-0
(:12) J.Holmes 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 5:29 · NYG 24 · Score 10-3
(5:29) M.Andersen 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · ATL 10 · Score 13-3
(:05) J.Holmes 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 9:25 · NYG 10 · Score 13-6
(9:25) M.Andersen 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- B. Kozlowski (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Atlanta Falcons on 2000-10-08?
The New York Giants beat the Atlanta Falcons 13-6 in Week 6, 2000.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: New York Giants 10, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q2: New York Giants 3, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q3: New York Giants 0, Atlanta Falcons 3; Final: New York Giants 13, Atlanta Falcons 6.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Atlanta Falcons?
New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 13:27) New York Giants field goal — unlisted player (Q1 0:12, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — unlisted player (Q2 5:29, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — unlisted player (Q3 9:25, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Atlanta Falcons?
D. Kanell (Atlanta Falcons), 36.6% completion, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -10.13 total passing EPA. K. Collins (New York Giants), 50.0% completion, -0.39 EPA per dropback, -10.94 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Atlanta Falcons?
B. Kozlowski (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.00 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (-6.12 EPA): (5:00) C.Chandler pass INTERCEPTED by J.Sehorn at NYG -1. J.Sehorn to NYG 31 for 32 yards (B.Kozlowski, T.Mathis)..
Was New York Giants vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. New York Giants won 13-6 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L
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