Game story
In Week 11 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-11-25, the Las Vegas Raiders took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 28–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Collins (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with -9.84 total EPA.
On the individual side, R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +15.44 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+9.5% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (14:51) 25-C.Garner right end pushed ob at NYG 33 for 38 yards (36-S.Williams).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Raiders | 7 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
| New York Giants | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Gannon · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +15.44 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 2 T. Brown · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +11.40 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play
- 3 J. Rice · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +6.32 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
- 4 T. Barber · New York Giants · Rushing · +5.72 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 5 C. Garner · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.89 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
- 6 A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.54 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 7 R. Gannon · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +2.46 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
- 8 T. Barber · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.80 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Gannon — LV · Passing
R. Gannon posted the highest total EPA (+15.44) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Las Vegas Raiders's efficiency. Across 22 counted snaps, they averaged +0.70 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.18 EPA) came from Las Vegas Raiders: (2:00) 12-R.Gannon pass to 81-T.Brown for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Las Vegas Raiders — Z. Crockett
- Las Vegas Raiders — C. Garner (R. Gannon pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — T. Brown (R. Gannon pass)
- New York Giants — T. Barber
- Las Vegas Raiders — T. Brown (R. Gannon pass)
Field goals
- 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: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–3. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q1 55:28) — (10:28) 32-Z.Crockett right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 55:24) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the LV 29 (Q1 48:40) — (3:40) 8-M.Andersen 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 14–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NYG 21 (Q2 43:01) — (13:01) 12-R.Gannon pass to 25-C.Garner for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 42:52) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NYG 46 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 12-R.Gannon pass to 81-T.Brown for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 31:51) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the LV 12 (Q3 19:16) — (4:16) 21-T.Barber right guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 19:10) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett..
The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the NYG 19 (Q4 9:41) — (9:41) 12-R.Gannon pass to 81-T.Brown for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 9:34) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 59:51) — (14:51) 25-C.Garner right end pushed ob at NYG 33 for 38 yards (36-S.Williams).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 43:01) — (13:01) 12-R.Gannon pass to 25-C.Garner for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 47:05) — (2:05) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice pushed ob at NYG 46 for 14 yards (20-S.Garnes).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 56:48) — (11:48) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice to NYG 3 for 17 yards (36-S.Williams).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 58:09) — (13:09) 12-R.Gannon up the middle to NYG 23 for 6 yards (20-S.Garnes).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 12-R.Gannon pass to 81-T.Brown for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 9:41) — (9:41) 12-R.Gannon pass to 81-T.Brown for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 43:01) — (13:01) 12-R.Gannon pass to 25-C.Garner for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 11:48) — (11:48) 12-R.Gannon pass to 81-T.Brown to NYG 22 for 40 yards (36-S.Williams).
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) · 43 dropbacks · 44.2% completion · -0.23 EPA/play · -9.84 total EPA
- R.Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) · 22 dropbacks · 59.1% completion · +0.70 EPA/play · +15.44 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.234 | -0.060 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.9% | 38.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.746 | -0.229 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.153 | +0.171 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.060 | -0.234 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.2% | 55.1% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Las Vegas Raiders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.23 vs -0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, +16.13 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 11 drives, -5.08 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Las Vegas Raiders leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) 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.
- Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 55:28 · NYG 1 · Score 6-0
(10:28) 32-Z.Crockett right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 55:24 · NYG 2 · Score 7-0
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 48:40 · LV 29 · Score 7-3
(3:40) 8-M.Andersen 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 43:01 · NYG 21 · Score 13-3
(13:01) 12-R.Gannon pass to 25-C.Garner for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 42:52 · NYG 2 · Score 14-3
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · NYG 46 · Score 20-3
(2:00) 12-R.Gannon pass to 81-T.Brown for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 31:51 · NYG 2 · Score 21-3
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 19:16 · LV 12 · Score 21-9
(4:16) 21-T.Barber right guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 19:10 · LV 2 · Score 21-10
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 9:41 · NYG 19 · Score 27-10
(9:41) 12-R.Gannon pass to 81-T.Brown for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 9:34 · NYG 2 · Score 28-10
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-68-A.Graham, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs New York Giants?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the New York Giants 28-10 in Week 11, 2001 on 2001-11-25.
What was the final score of Las Vegas Raiders vs New York Giants?
The final score was Las Vegas Raiders 28, New York Giants 10 (LV 28-10 NYG) in Week 11, 2001 on 2001-11-25.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs New York Giants?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 7, New York Giants 3; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 14, New York Giants 0; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 0, New York Giants 7; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 7, New York Giants 0; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 28, New York Giants 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs New York Giants?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — Z. Crockett (Q1 55:28) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — C. Garner (R. Gannon pass) (Q2 43:01) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — T. Brown (R. Gannon pass) (Q2 32:00) New York Giants touchdown — T. Barber (Q3 19:16) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — T. Brown (R. Gannon pass) (Q4 9:41) New York Giants field goal — M. Andersen (Q1 48:40, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs New York Giants?
K. Collins (New York Giants), 44.2% completion, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -9.84 total passing EPA. R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders), 59.1% completion, +0.70 EPA per dropback, +15.44 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Las Vegas Raiders vs New York Giants?
R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) led the game in total EPA with +15.44 on passing plays. across 22 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.18 EPA): (2:00) 12-R.Gannon pass to 81-T.Brown for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +9.5%.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 7-2 Now 8-2 W
New York Giants
Entered 5-5 Now 5-6 L
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