Game story
In Week 16 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-12-26, the Minnesota Vikings took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 34–17 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Collins (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with +0.94 total EPA.
On the individual side, C. Carter (Minnesota Vikings) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.78 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+44.8% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Minnesota Vikings changed the game: C.Blanchard kicks 56 yards from NYG 30 to MIN 14. H.Morrow to MIN 34 for 20 yards (B.Sanders, S.Galyon).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 14 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 34 |
| New York Giants | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Carter · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +10.78 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.80 EPA/play
- 2 R. Smith · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +7.90 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 3 A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +6.65 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 4 L. Hoard · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +3.91 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 5 P. Mitchell · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.55 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 6 R. Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +3.34 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.34 EPA/play
- 7 J. Jurevicius · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.20 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 8 A. Glover · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.49 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Carter — MIN · Receiving
C. Carter posted the highest total EPA (+10.78) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Minnesota Vikings's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.80 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.79 EPA) came from Minnesota Vikings: C.Blanchard kicks 55 yards from NYG 30 to MIN 15. M.Williams for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- New York Giants — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
Field goals
- New York Giants — unlisted player
- New York Giants — unlisted player
- New York Giants — unlisted player
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 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the MIN 7 (Q1 58:49) — (13:49) C.Blanchard 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYG 3 (Q2 43:35) — (13:35) L.Hoard up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 41:59) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the MIN 26 (Q2 41:59) — (11:59) C.Blanchard 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q2 30:31) — (:31) L.Hoard right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 30:27) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYG 27 (Q3 19:37) — (4:37) R.Moss pass to C.Carter for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 19:29) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the MIN 25 (Q3 17:43) — (2:43) C.Blanchard 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 13–8. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYG 30 (Q4 15:00) — C.Blanchard kicks 55 yards from NYG 30 to MIN 15. M.Williams for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 14:44) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.; New York Giants found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q4 14:44) — (14:44) K.Collins pass to P.Mitchell for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants registered a safety from the MIN 2 (Q4 7:45) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. K.Collins rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYG 70 (Q4 7:45) — (7:45) R.Smith left guard for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 60:00) — C.Blanchard kicks 56 yards from NYG 30 to MIN 14. H.Morrow to MIN 34 for 20 yards (B.Sanders, S.Galyon).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 37:50) — (7:50) J.George pass INTERCEPTED by J.Lincoln at NYG 0. Touchback.
- New York Giants (Q2 41:59) — (11:59) (Shotgun) K.Collins pass incomplete to A.Toomer (R.Tate). PENALTY on MIN-R.Tate, Defensive Pass Interference, 25 yards, enforced at NYG 49 - No Play.
- New York Giants (Q3 30:00) — (15:00) C.Blanchard 39 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 37:50) — (7:50) J.George pass to C.Carter pushed ob at NYG 26 for 34 yards (J.Lincoln).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 15:00) — C.Blanchard kicks 55 yards from NYG 30 to MIN 15. M.Williams for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 7:45) — (7:45) R.Smith left guard for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 37:50) — (7:50) J.George pass INTERCEPTED by J.Lincoln at NYG 0. Touchback.
- New York Giants (Q3 19:46) — (4:46) K.Collins pass intended for A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by A.Bass at NYG 31. A.Bass to NYG 27 for 4 yards (A.Toomer).
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) · 59 dropbacks · 52.5% completion · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.94 total EPA
- J.George (Minnesota Vikings) · 24 dropbacks · 41.7% completion · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.01 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.311 | +0.033 |
| Offensive success rate | 53.4% | 47.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.042 | +0.024 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.422 | -0.155 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.033 | -0.311 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.8% | 46.6% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.31 vs +0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, +22.67 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 12 drives, +3.47 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Minnesota Vikings leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- C. Carter (Minnesota Vikings) 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.
- New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 58:49 · MIN 7 · Score 0-3
(13:49) C.Blanchard 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 43:35 · NYG 3 · Score 6-3
(13:35) L.Hoard up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 41:59 · NYG 2 · Score 7-3
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 41:59 · MIN 26 · Score 7-6
(11:59) C.Blanchard 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 30:31 · NYG 1 · Score 13-6
(:31) L.Hoard right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 30:27 · NYG 2 · Score 14-6
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 19:37 · NYG 27 · Score 20-6
(4:37) R.Moss pass to C.Carter for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 19:29 · NYG 2 · Score 21-6
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 17:43 · MIN 25 · Score 21-9
(2:43) C.Blanchard 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · NYG 30 · Score 27-9
C.Blanchard kicks 55 yards from NYG 30 to MIN 15. M.Williams for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 14:44 · NYG 2 · Score 28-9
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 14:44 · MIN 1 · Score 28-15
(14:44) K.Collins pass to P.Mitchell for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants Safety (+2) — Q4 7:45 · MIN 2 · Score 28-17
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. K.Collins rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 7:45 · NYG 70 · Score 34-17
(7:45) R.Smith left guard for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the New York Giants 34-17 in Week 16, 1999 on 1999-12-26.
What was the final score of Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants?
The final score was Minnesota Vikings 34, New York Giants 17 (MIN 34-17 NYG) in Week 16, 1999 on 1999-12-26.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 0, New York Giants 3; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 14, New York Giants 3; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 7, New York Giants 3; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 13, New York Giants 8; Final: Minnesota Vikings 34, New York Giants 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 43:35) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 30:31) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 19:37) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 14:44) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 7:45) New York Giants field goal — unlisted player (Q1 58:49, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — unlisted player (Q2 41:59, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — unlisted player (Q3 17:43, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants?
K. Collins (New York Giants), 52.5% completion, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.94 total passing EPA. J. George (Minnesota Vikings), 41.7% completion, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.01 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants?
C. Carter (Minnesota Vikings) led the game in total EPA with +10.78 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.79 EPA): C.Blanchard kicks 55 yards from NYG 30 to MIN 15. M.Williams for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +44.8%.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 8-6 Now 9-6 W
New York Giants
Entered 7-7 Now 7-8 L
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