Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 31–24 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- New York Giants 17–20 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Dre'Mont Jones
- Top passer
- Dre'Mont Jones
- Biggest EPA play
- (:32) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 87-T.Hockenson to NYG 25 for 18 yards (20-…
- Game date
- 2023-01-15
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Minnesota Vikings 31–24 on 2023-01-15, overcoming Minnesota Vikings's 20–17 halftime lead. Dre'Mont Jones posted a game-high +20.19 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 14 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants
(8:26) 64-B.Brandel reported in as eligible. 8-K.Cousins up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
(5:19) 26-S.Barkley left end for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
(1:08) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short middle to 18-I.Hodgins for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
(3:29) 9-G.Gano 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
(:50) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 17-K.Osborn for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
(11:42) 8-D.Jones pass short left to 82-D.Bellinger for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
(7:50) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 84-I.Smith for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-57-J.Davis, Defensive Offside, declined.
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
(12:38) 1-G.Joseph 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
(7:52) 26-S.Barkley up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 8:26TD Kirk CousinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 1
- Score
- 0-6
(8:26) 64-B.Brandel reported in as eligible. 8-K.Cousins up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 8:23XP Greg JosephPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 0-7
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 5:19TD Saquon BarkleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 28
- Score
- 6-7
(5:19) 26-S.Barkley left end for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 5:11XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 7-7
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 1:08TD Isaiah HodginsPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 14
- Score
- 13-7
(1:08) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short middle to 18-I.Hodgins for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 1:03XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 14-7
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 3:29FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 6
- Score
- 17-7
(3:29) 9-G.Gano 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:50TD K.J. OsbornPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 9
- Score
- 17-13
(:50) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 17-K.Osborn for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:45TD Greg JosephPoints+7
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 17-14
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 11:42TD Daniel BellingerPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 9
- Score
- 23-14
(11:42) 8-D.Jones pass short left to 82-D.Bellinger for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 11:37XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 24-14
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 7:50TD Irv Smith Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- NYG 3
- Score
- 24-20
(7:50) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 84-I.Smith for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-57-J.Davis, Defensive Offside, declined.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 7:46XP Greg JosephPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 24-21
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 12:38FG Greg JosephPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 20
- Score
- 24-24
(12:38) 1-G.Joseph 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 7:52TD Saquon BarkleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 30-24
(7:52) 26-S.Barkley up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 7:47XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 31-24
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Dre'Mont Jones · New York Giants · Passing · +20.19 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play - 2Kirk Cousins · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +13.15 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 3
T.J. Hockenson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +10.87 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play - 4Isaiah Hodgins · New York Giants · Receiving · +8.46 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 5
Darius Slayton · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.77 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play - 6Saquon Barkley · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.73 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 7
Adam Thielen · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play - 8Dre'Mont Jones · New York Giants · Rushing · +3.22 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.27 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
Dre'Mont Jones — NYG · Passing
Dre'Mont Jones posted the highest total EPA (+20.19) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 46 counted snaps, they averaged +0.44 EPA per play.
Dre'Mont Jones's top snap (+3.04 EPA): (3:06) 8-D.Jones pass deep right to 86-D.Slayton pushed ob at MIN 34 for 47 yards (24-C.Bynum).
Biggest single play (+3.77 EPA): Kirk Cousins — (:32) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 87-T.Hockenson to NYG 25 for 18 yards (20-J.Love).
Quarterback report card
Dre'Mont Jones led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Dre'Mont Jones (New York Giants) · 46 dropbacks · 52.2% completion · -1.3% CPOE · +0.44 EPA/play · +20.19 total EPA
- Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) · 40 dropbacks · 77.5% completion · +13.7% CPOE · +0.33 EPA/play · +13.15 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.260 | +0.143 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.6% | 50.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.439 | +0.263 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.103 | -0.020 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.143 | -0.260 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.0% | 52.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.26 vs +0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: +0.26 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.14 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: 8 drives, +10.58 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 9 drives, +21.84 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — Kirk Cousins
- New York Giants — Saquon Barkley
- New York Giants — Isaiah Hodgins (Dre'Mont Jones pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — K.J. Osborn (Kirk Cousins pass)
- New York Giants — Daniel Bellinger (Dre'Mont Jones pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Irv Smith Jr. (Kirk Cousins pass)
- New York Giants — Saquon Barkley
Field goals
- New York Giants — Graham Gano
- Minnesota Vikings — Greg Joseph
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q1 8:26) — (8:26) 64-B.Brandel reported in as eligible. 8-K.Cousins up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q1 8:23) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; New York Giants found the end zone from the MIN 28 (Q1 5:19) — (5:19) 26-S.Barkley left end for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q1 5:11) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; New York Giants found the end zone from the MIN 14 (Q1 1:08) — (1:08) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short middle to 18-I.Hodgins for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q1 1:03) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 13–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the MIN 6 (Q2 3:29) — (3:29) 9-G.Gano 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYG 9 (Q2 0:50) — (:50) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 17-K.Osborn for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYG 15 (Q2 0:45) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the MIN 9 (Q3 11:42) — (11:42) 8-D.Jones pass short left to 82-D.Bellinger for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q3 11:37) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYG 3 (Q3 7:50) — (7:50) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 84-I.Smith for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-57-J.Davis, Defensive Offside, declined.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q3 7:46) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the NYG 20 (Q4 12:38) — (12:38) 1-G.Joseph 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; New York Giants found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q4 7:52) — (7:52) 26-S.Barkley up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 7:47) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 0:32) — (:32) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 87-T.Hockenson to NYG 25 for 18 yards (20-J.Love).
- New York Giants (Q4 7:52) — (7:52) 26-S.Barkley up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q1 3:06) — (3:06) 8-D.Jones pass deep right to 86-D.Slayton pushed ob at MIN 34 for 47 yards (24-C.Bynum).
- New York Giants (Q4 11:08) — (11:08) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep left to 18-I.Hodgins ran ob at MIN 26 for 19 yards.
- New York Giants (Q4 8:38) — (8:38) 8-D.Jones up the middle to MIN 5 for 2 yards (94-D.Tomlinson).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 0:32) — (:32) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 87-T.Hockenson to NYG 25 for 18 yards (20-J.Love).
- New York Giants (Q1 3:06) — (3:06) 8-D.Jones pass deep right to 86-D.Slayton pushed ob at MIN 34 for 47 yards (24-C.Bynum).
- New York Giants (Q1 5:19) — (5:19) 26-S.Barkley left end for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 2:36) — (2:36) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 87-T.Hockenson to NYG 47 for 27 yards (36-T.Jefferson; 29-X.McKinney).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 8:26 · NYG 1 · Score 0-6
(8:26) 64-B.Brandel reported in as eligible. 8-K.Cousins up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 8:23 · NYG 15 · Score 0-7
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 5:19 · MIN 28 · Score 6-7
(5:19) 26-S.Barkley left end for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 5:11 · MIN 15 · Score 7-7
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 1:08 · MIN 14 · Score 13-7
(1:08) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short middle to 18-I.Hodgins for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 1:03 · MIN 15 · Score 14-7
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 3:29 · MIN 6 · Score 17-7
(3:29) 9-G.Gano 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 0:50 · NYG 9 · Score 17-13
(:50) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 17-K.Osborn for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+7) — Q2 0:45 · NYG 15 · Score 17-14
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 11:42 · MIN 9 · Score 23-14
(11:42) 8-D.Jones pass short left to 82-D.Bellinger for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 11:37 · MIN 15 · Score 24-14
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 7:50 · NYG 3 · Score 24-20
(7:50) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 84-I.Smith for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-57-J.Davis, Defensive Offside, declined. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 7:46 · NYG 15 · Score 24-21
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 12:38 · NYG 20 · Score 24-24
(12:38) 1-G.Joseph 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 7:52 · MIN 2 · Score 30-24
(7:52) 26-S.Barkley up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 7:47 · MIN 15 · Score 31-24
9-G.Gano extra point 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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Dre'Mont Jones (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Kirk Cousins (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings on 2023-01-15?
The New York Giants beat the Minnesota Vikings 31-24 in Wild Card, 2022.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: New York Giants 14, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: New York Giants 3, Minnesota Vikings 13; Q3: New York Giants 7, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q4: New York Giants 7, Minnesota Vikings 3; Final: New York Giants 31, Minnesota Vikings 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Cousins (Q1 8:26) New York Giants touchdown — S. Barkley (Q1 5:19) New York Giants touchdown — I. Hodgins (D. Jones pass) (Q1 1:08) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Osborn (K. Cousins pass) (Q2 0:50) New York Giants touchdown — D. Bellinger (D. Jones pass) (Q3 11:42) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — I. Smith (K. Cousins pass) (Q3 7:50) New York Giants touchdown — S. Barkley (Q4 7:52) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q2 3:29, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Joseph (Q4 12:38, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings?
Dre'Mont Jones (New York Giants), 52.2% completion, -1.3% CPOE, +0.44 EPA per dropback, +20.19 total passing EPA. Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 77.5% completion, +13.7% CPOE, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +13.15 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings?
Dre'Mont Jones (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +20.19 total EPA on Passing plays. across 46 snaps. Their top snap (+3.04 EPA): (3:06) 8-D.Jones pass deep right to 86-D.Slayton pushed ob at MIN 34 for 47 yards (24-C.Bynum)..
Was New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. New York Giants won 31-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 9-7 Now 10-7 W
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 13-4 Now 13-5 L
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