Game story
In Week 12 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-11-19, the Detroit Lions took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 31–21 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Collins (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with +4.76 total EPA.
On the individual side, C. Batch (Detroit Lions) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.72 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+43.9% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Detroit Lions changed the game: B.Daluiso kicks 66 yards from NYG 30 to DET 4. D.Howard to DET 32 for 28 yards (D.Thomas).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | 21 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| New York Giants | 0 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Batch · Detroit Lions · Passing · +11.72 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 2 J. Morton · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +9.10 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 3 K. Collins · New York Giants · Passing · +4.76 total EPA · 62 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 4 J. Jurevicius · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.74 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 5 D. Sloan · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
- 6 P. Mitchell · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.71 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 7 K. Collins · New York Giants · Rushing · +2.74 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.74 EPA/play
- 8 C. Batch · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +2.72 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Batch — DET · Passing
C. Batch posted the highest total EPA (+11.72) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Detroit Lions's efficiency. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.21 EPA) came from New York Giants: (7:29) (Shotgun) K.Collins sacked at NYG 19 for -7 yards (J.Hall). FUMBLES (J.Hall), RECOVERED by DET-R.Porcher at NYG 19. R.Porcher to NYG 19 for no gain (M.Rosenthal). Penalty on NYG-L.Petitgout, Offensive Holding, dec
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- New York Giants — unlisted player
- New York Giants — unlisted player
- New York Giants — unlisted player
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 21–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NYG 5 (Q2 44:17) — (14:17) C.Batch pass to W.Rasby for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 44:12) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q2 40:05) — (10:05) J.Stewart left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 39:22) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NYG 7 (Q2 30:29) — (:29) C.Batch pass to H.Moore for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 30:25) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NYG 32 (Q3 26:42) — (11:42) (Shotgun) C.Batch pass to J.Morton for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 26:34) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.; New York Giants found the end zone from the DET 4 (Q3 22:19) — (7:19) K.Collins up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 22:14) — B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.; New York Giants found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q3 15:28) — (:28) K.Collins pass to D.Campbell for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 15:22) — B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the NYG 1 (Q4 7:40) — (7:40) J.Hanson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.; New York Giants found the end zone from the DET 13 (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) K.Collins pass to J.Jurevicius for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 1:47) — B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 60:00) — B.Daluiso kicks 66 yards from NYG 30 to DET 4. D.Howard to DET 32 for 28 yards (D.Thomas).
- New York Giants (Q1 50:32) — (5:32) (Shotgun) K.Collins pass intended for A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by K.Schulz at DET 15. K.Schulz to DET 29 for 14 yards (R.Stone).
- New York Giants (Q2 42:36) — (12:36) B.Maynard punts 46 yards to DET 22, Center-J.Whittle. D.Howard to NYG 28 for 50 yards (G.Comella).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 45:58) — (:58) (Shotgun) C.Batch pass to J.Morton pushed ob at NYG 17 for 15 yards (J.Sehorn).
- Detroit Lions (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) C.Batch pass to J.Morton to NYG 5 for 11 yards (M.Barrow).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Giants (Q4 7:29) — (7:29) (Shotgun) K.Collins sacked at NYG 19 for -7 yards (J.Hall). FUMBLES (J.Hall), RECOVERED by DET-R.Porcher at NYG 19. R.Porcher to NYG 19 for no gain (M.Rosenthal). Penalty on NYG-L.Petitgout, Of
- Detroit Lions (Q3 26:42) — (11:42) (Shotgun) C.Batch pass to J.Morton for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q2 30:50) — (:50) B.Maynard punt is BLOCKED by L.Foster, Center-J.Whittle, RECOVERED by DET-C.Schlesinger at NYG 8. C.Schlesinger to NYG 8 for no gain (L.West).
- New York Giants (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) K.Collins pass to J.Jurevicius for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
K.Collins led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Collins (New York Giants) · 62 dropbacks · 46.8% completion · +0.08 EPA/play · +4.76 total EPA
- C.Batch (Detroit Lions) · 35 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +0.33 EPA/play · +11.72 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.051 | -0.084 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.8% | 39.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.386 | +0.119 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.295 | -0.655 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.084 | -0.051 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.4% | 56.2% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Detroit Lions generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Detroit Lions: 13 drives, +4.92 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 13 drives, -8.05 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Detroit Lions leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- C. Batch (Detroit Lions) 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.
- Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 44:17 · NYG 5 · Score 6-0
(14:17) C.Batch pass to W.Rasby for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 44:12 · NYG 2 · Score 7-0
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 40:05 · NYG 1 · Score 13-0
(10:05) J.Stewart left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 39:22 · NYG 2 · Score 14-0
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 30:29 · NYG 7 · Score 20-0
(:29) C.Batch pass to H.Moore for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 30:25 · NYG 2 · Score 21-0
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 26:42 · NYG 32 · Score 27-0
(11:42) (Shotgun) C.Batch pass to J.Morton for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 26:34 · NYG 2 · Score 28-0
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 22:19 · DET 4 · Score 28-6
(7:19) K.Collins up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 22:14 · DET 2 · Score 28-7
B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 15:28 · DET 2 · Score 28-13
(:28) K.Collins pass to D.Campbell for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 15:22 · DET 2 · Score 28-14
B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 7:40 · NYG 1 · Score 31-14
(7:40) J.Hanson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 1:53 · DET 13 · Score 31-20
(1:53) (Shotgun) K.Collins pass to J.Jurevicius for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 1:47 · DET 2 · Score 31-21
B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs New York Giants?
The Detroit Lions beat the New York Giants 31-21 in Week 12, 2000 on 2000-11-19.
What was the final score of Detroit Lions vs New York Giants?
The final score was Detroit Lions 31, New York Giants 21 (DET 31-21 NYG) in Week 12, 2000 on 2000-11-19.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs New York Giants?
Q2: Detroit Lions 21, New York Giants 0; Q3: Detroit Lions 7, New York Giants 14; Q4: Detroit Lions 3, New York Giants 7; Final: Detroit Lions 31, New York Giants 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs New York Giants?
Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 44:17) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 40:05) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 30:29) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 26:42) New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 22:19) New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 15:28) New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 1:53) Detroit Lions field goal — unlisted player (Q4 7:40, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs New York Giants?
K. Collins (New York Giants), 46.8% completion, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +4.76 total passing EPA. C. Batch (Detroit Lions), 57.1% completion, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +11.72 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Detroit Lions vs New York Giants?
C. Batch (Detroit Lions) led the game in total EPA with +11.72 on passing plays. across 35 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.21 EPA): (7:29) (Shotgun) K.Collins sacked at NYG 19 for -7 yards (J.Hall). FUMBLES (J.Hall), RECOVERED by DET-R.Porcher at NYG 19. R.Porcher to NYG 19 for no gain (M.Rosenthal). Penalty on. The biggest win-probability swing was +43.9%.
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W
New York Giants
Entered 7-3 Now 7-4 L
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