Game story
In Week 14 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-12-15, the New York Giants took care of business against the Arizona Cardinals, pulling away with a 17–13 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) paced the passing game, with +1.46 total EPA.
On the individual side, T. Mitchell (Arizona Cardinals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.57 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+29.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Arizona Cardinals changed the game: (4:13) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer to NYG 30 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at NYG 30. 16-J.Plummer pass to 83-T.Mitchell for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| New York Giants | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Mitchell · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +7.57 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 2 K. Collins · New York Giants · Passing · +3.58 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 3 R. Dixon · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.97 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.97 EPA/play
- 4 D. Boston · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 5 J. Plummer · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +1.46 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
- 6 T. Barber · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.04 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 7 D. McKinley · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.99 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 8 S. Bush · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.85 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Mitchell — ARI · Receiving
T. Mitchell posted the highest total EPA (+7.57) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Arizona Cardinals's efficiency. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.95 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.83 EPA) came from Arizona Cardinals: (4:06) (Field Goal formation) 10-S.Player Aborted. 86-T.Junkin FUMBLES at NYG 10, touched at NYG 29, RECOVERED by NYG-31-J.Sehorn at NYG 36. 31-J.Sehorn pushed ob at ARI 29 for 35 yards (97-F.Wakefield).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — R. Dixon (K. Collins pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — T. Mitchell (J. Plummer pass)
- New York Giants — A. Toomer (K. Collins pass)
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — B. Gramatica
- Arizona Cardinals — B. Gramatica
- New York Giants — M. Andersen
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the NYG 24 (Q1 53:26) — (8:26) 7-B.Gramatica 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player.; New York Giants found the end zone from the ARI 26 (Q1 50:15) — (5:15) 5-K.Collins pass to 86-R.Dixon for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 50:08) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett..
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 3–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the NYG 4 (Q2 44:17) — (14:17) 7-B.Gramatica 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 10–7. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the ARI 21 (Q4 11:56) — (11:56) 8-M.Andersen 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NYG 24 (Q4 4:13); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 4:04) — 7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player.; New York Giants found the end zone from the ARI 4 (Q4 0:31) — (:31) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 0:25) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 4:13) — (4:13) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer to NYG 30 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at NYG 30. 16-J.Plummer pass to 83-T.Mitchell for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q4 0:31) — (:31) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 5:23) — (5:23) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 83-T.Mitchell to NYG 19 for 11 yards (98-J.Armstead). Penalty on NYG-58-M.Barrow, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 34:06) — (4:06) (Field Goal formation) 10-S.Player Aborted. 86-T.Junkin FUMBLES at NYG 10, touched at NYG 29, RECOVERED by NYG-31-J.Sehorn at NYG 36. 31-J.Sehorn pushed ob at ARI 29 for 35 yards (97-F.Wakefiel
- New York Giants (Q2 38:31) — (8:31) 2-R.Williams punts 40 yards to ARI 26, Center-66-J.Whittle. 84-A.Jackson ran ob at NYG 35 for 39 yards (2-R.Williams).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 34:06) — (4:06) (Field Goal formation) 10-S.Player Aborted. 86-T.Junkin FUMBLES at NYG 10, touched at NYG 29, RECOVERED by NYG-31-J.Sehorn at NYG 36. 31-J.Sehorn pushed ob at ARI 29 for 35 yards (97-F.Wakefiel
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 4:13) — (4:13) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer to NYG 30 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at NYG 30. 16-J.Plummer pass to 83-T.Mitchell for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q4 0:31) — (:31) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q1 50:15) — (5:15) 5-K.Collins pass to 86-R.Dixon for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J.Plummer led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) · 51 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.46 total EPA
- K.Collins (New York Giants) · 34 dropbacks · 41.2% completion · +0.11 EPA/play · +3.58 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.059 | -0.046 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.5% | 35.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.029 | +0.105 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.413 | -0.272 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.046 | +0.059 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.9% | 61.5% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Arizona Cardinals -0.06, New York Giants -0.05) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, -5.65 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 11 drives, -3.40 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Giants leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- T. Mitchell (Arizona Cardinals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 53:26 · NYG 24 · Score 3-0
(8:26) 7-B.Gramatica 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 50:15 · ARI 26 · Score 3-6
(5:15) 5-K.Collins pass to 86-R.Dixon for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 50:08 · ARI 2 · Score 3-7
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 44:17 · NYG 4 · Score 6-7
(14:17) 7-B.Gramatica 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 11:56 · ARI 21 · Score 6-10
(11:56) 8-M.Andersen 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 4:13 · NYG 24 · Score 12-10
(4:13) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer to NYG 30 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at NYG 30. 16-J.Plummer pass to 83-T.Mitchell for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 4:04 · NYG 2 · Score 13-10
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 0:31 · ARI 4 · Score 13-16
(:31) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 0:25 · ARI 2 · Score 13-17
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs New York Giants?
The New York Giants beat the Arizona Cardinals 17-13 in Week 14, 2001 on 2001-12-15.
What was the final score of Arizona Cardinals vs New York Giants?
The final score was Arizona Cardinals 13, New York Giants 17 (ARI 13-17 NYG) in Week 14, 2001 on 2001-12-15.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs New York Giants?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 3, New York Giants 7; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 3, New York Giants 0; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 7, New York Giants 10; Final: Arizona Cardinals 13, New York Giants 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs New York Giants?
New York Giants touchdown — R. Dixon (K. Collins pass) (Q1 50:15) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — T. Mitchell (J. Plummer pass) (Q4 4:13) New York Giants touchdown — A. Toomer (K. Collins pass) (Q4 0:31) Arizona Cardinals field goal — B. Gramatica (Q1 53:26, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — B. Gramatica (Q2 44:17, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — M. Andersen (Q4 11:56, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs New York Giants?
J. Plummer (Arizona Cardinals), 52.9% completion, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.46 total passing EPA. K. Collins (New York Giants), 41.2% completion, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +3.58 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Arizona Cardinals vs New York Giants?
T. Mitchell (Arizona Cardinals) led the game in total EPA with +7.57 on receiving plays. across 8 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.83 EPA): (4:06) (Field Goal formation) 10-S.Player Aborted. 86-T.Junkin FUMBLES at NYG 10, touched at NYG 29, RECOVERED by NYG-31-J.Sehorn at NYG 36. 31-J.Sehorn pushed ob at ARI 29 for 35 . The biggest win-probability swing was +29.0%.
Was Arizona Cardinals vs New York Giants a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. New York Giants won 17-13 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 5-7 Now 5-8 L
New York Giants
Entered 5-7 Now 6-7 W
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