Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 41–17 New York Giants
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 24–7 New York Giants at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Trishton Jackson
- Top passer
- E. Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:57) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 80-J.Shockey INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Smith (…
- Game date
- 2007-11-25
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the New York Giants 41–17 on 2007-11-25. Trishton Jackson posted a game-high +11.79 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 14 | 10 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 41 |
 New York Giants | 7 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings(14:30) 7-T.Jackson pass deep right to 18-S.Rice for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-31-A.Ross, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(9:29) 22-R.Droughns right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(3:26) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle intended for 80-J.Shockey INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at NYG 20. 42-D.Sharper for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(9:58) 29-C.Taylor left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(3:22) 8-R.Longwell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(11:12) 9-L.Tynes 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
(1:49) 8-R.Longwell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(13:57) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 80-J.Shockey INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Smith (51-B.Leber) at MIN 7. 24-D.Smith for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(13:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle intended for 80-J.Shockey INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Greenway at NYG 37. 52-C.Greenway for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(6:04) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 17-P.Burress for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
NYGNew York GiantsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 14:30TD SRS. RicePoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 60
- Score
- 6-0
(14:30) 7-T.Jackson pass deep right to 18-S.Rice for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-31-A.Ross, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 14:19XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 7-0
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 9:29TD RDR. DroughnsPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 7-6
(9:29) 22-R.Droughns right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 9:25XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-7
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 3:26TD DSD. SharperPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 87
- Score
- 13-7
(3:26) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle intended for 80-J.Shockey INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at NYG 20. 42-D.Sharper for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 3:15XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 14-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 9:58TD Calvin Taylor Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- NYG 8
- Score
- 20-7
(9:58) 29-C.Taylor left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 9:49XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 21-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 3:22FG RLR. LongwellPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 28
- Score
- 24-7
(3:22) 8-R.Longwell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 11:12FG LTL. TynesPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 30
- Score
- 24-10
(11:12) 9-L.Tynes 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 1:49FG RLR. LongwellPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 8
- Score
- 27-10
(1:49) 8-R.Longwell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 13:57TD Donovan SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 11
- Score
- 33-10
(13:57) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 80-J.Shockey INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Smith (51-B.Leber) at MIN 7. 24-D.Smith for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 13:41XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 34-10
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 13:10TD CGC. GreenwayPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 70
- Score
- 40-10
(13:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle intended for 80-J.Shockey INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Greenway at NYG 37. 52-C.Greenway for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 12:59XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 41-10
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 6:04TD PBP. BurressPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 6
- Score
- 41-16
(6:04) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 17-P.Burress for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 5:54XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 41-17
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Trishton Jackson · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +11.79 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play - 2A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +9.48 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.37 EPA/play
- 3P. Burress · New York Giants · Receiving · +8.36 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 4S. Rice · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +8.00 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.67 EPA/play
- 5Barrington Wade · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.50 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play
- 6J. Shockey · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.86 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 7S. Moss · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 8A. Bradshaw · New York Giants · Rushing · +1.42 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.36 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
Trishton Jackson — MIN · Passing
Trishton Jackson posted the highest total EPA (+11.79) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 20 counted snaps, they averaged +0.59 EPA per play.
Trishton Jackson's top snap (+6.11 EPA): (14:30) 7-T.Jackson pass deep right to 18-S.Rice for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-31-A.Ross, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
Biggest single play (-10.80 EPA): E. Manning — (13:57) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 80-J.Shockey INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Smith (51-B.Leber) at MIN 7. 24-D.Smith for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
E. Manning led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- E. Manning (New York Giants) · 54 dropbacks · 38.9% completion · -17.5% CPOE · -0.54 EPA/play · -29.07 total EPA
- Trishton Jackson (Minnesota Vikings) · 20 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +27.0% CPOE · +0.59 EPA/play · +11.79 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.058 | -0.274 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.1% | 44.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.590 | -0.538 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.273 | -0.013 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.274 | -0.058 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.4% | 57.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.27), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.06 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: -0.27 EPA/play (6th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: 14 drives, +4.39 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 13 drives, -25.17 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — S. Rice (Trishton Jackson pass)
- New York Giants — R. Droughns
- Minnesota Vikings — D. Sharper
- Minnesota Vikings — Calvin Taylor Jr.
- Minnesota Vikings — Donovan Smith
- Minnesota Vikings — C. Greenway
- New York Giants — P. Burress (E. Manning pass)
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
- New York Giants — L. Tynes
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYG 60 (Q1 14:30) — (14:30) 7-T.Jackson pass deep right to 18-S.Rice for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-31-A.Ross, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 14:19) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; New York Giants found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q1 9:29) — (9:29) 22-R.Droughns right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 9:25) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 87 (Q1 3:26); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 3:15) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYG 8 (Q2 9:58) — (9:58) 29-C.Taylor left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 9:49) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the NYG 28 (Q2 3:22) — (3:22) 8-R.Longwell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the MIN 30 (Q3 11:12) — (11:12) 9-L.Tynes 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the NYG 8 (Q3 1:49) — (1:49) 8-R.Longwell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 11 (Q4 13:57); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 13:41) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 70 (Q4 13:10); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 12:59) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; New York Giants found the end zone from the MIN 6 (Q4 6:04) — (6:04) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 17-P.Burress for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 5:54) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q1 3:26) — (3:26) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle intended for 80-J.Shockey INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at NYG 20. 42-D.Sharper for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 14:30) — (14:30) 7-T.Jackson pass deep right to 18-S.Rice for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-31-A.Ross, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- New York Giants (Q2 10:08) — (10:08) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle intended for 17-P.Burress INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Smith at NYG 27. 24-D.Smith pushed ob at NYG 8 for 19 yards (76-C.Snee). Penalty on NYG-66-D.Diehl, Illega
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 6:09) — (6:09) (Shotgun) 7-T.Jackson pass short right to 19-B.Wade to NYG 39 for 9 yards (58-A.Pierce). Penalty on NYG-92-M.Strahan, Defensive Offside, declined.
- New York Giants (Q1 2:24) — (2:24) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 81-A.Toomer pushed ob at MIN 40 for 31 yards (42-D.Sharper).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q4 13:57) — (13:57) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 80-J.Shockey INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Smith (51-B.Leber) at MIN 7. 24-D.Smith for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q4 13:10) — (13:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle intended for 80-J.Shockey INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Greenway at NYG 37. 52-C.Greenway for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q1 3:26) — (3:26) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle intended for 80-J.Shockey INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at NYG 20. 42-D.Sharper for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 14:30) — (14:30) 7-T.Jackson pass deep right to 18-S.Rice for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-31-A.Ross, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 14:30 · NYG 60 · Score 6-0
(14:30) 7-T.Jackson pass deep right to 18-S.Rice for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-31-A.Ross, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 14:19 · NYG 2 · Score 7-0
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 9:29 · MIN 1 · Score 7-6
(9:29) 22-R.Droughns right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 9:25 · MIN 2 · Score 7-7
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 3:26 · MIN 87 · Score 13-7
(3:26) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle intended for 80-J.Shockey INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at NYG 20. 42-D.Sharper for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 3:15 · NYG 2 · Score 14-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 9:58 · NYG 8 · Score 20-7
(9:58) 29-C.Taylor left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 9:49 · NYG 2 · Score 21-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 3:22 · NYG 28 · Score 24-7
(3:22) 8-R.Longwell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 11:12 · MIN 30 · Score 24-10
(11:12) 9-L.Tynes 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 1:49 · NYG 8 · Score 27-10
(1:49) 8-R.Longwell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 13:57 · MIN 11 · Score 33-10
(13:57) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 80-J.Shockey INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Smith (51-B.Leber) at MIN 7. 24-D.Smith for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 13:41 · NYG 2 · Score 34-10
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 13:10 · MIN 70 · Score 40-10
(13:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle intended for 80-J.Shockey INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Greenway at NYG 37. 52-C.Greenway for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 12:59 · NYG 2 · Score 41-10
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 6:04 · MIN 6 · Score 41-16
(6:04) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 17-P.Burress for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 5:54 · MIN 2 · Score 41-17
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Trishton Jackson (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- E. Manning (NYG) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Trishton Jackson (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants on 2007-11-25?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the New York Giants 41-17 in Week 12, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 14, New York Giants 7; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 10, New York Giants 0; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 3, New York Giants 3; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 14, New York Giants 7; Final: Minnesota Vikings 41, New York Giants 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — S. Rice (T. Jackson pass) (Q1 14:30) New York Giants touchdown — R. Droughns (Q1 9:29) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Sharper (Q1 3:26) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Taylor (Q2 9:58) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Smith (Q4 13:57) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Greenway (Q4 13:10) New York Giants touchdown — P. Burress (E. Manning pass) (Q4 6:04) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 3:22, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q3 11:12, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q3 1:49, 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?
E. Manning (New York Giants), 38.9% completion, -17.5% CPOE, -0.54 EPA per dropback, -29.07 total passing EPA. Trishton Jackson (Minnesota Vikings), 50.0% completion, +27.0% CPOE, +0.59 EPA per dropback, +11.79 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants?
Trishton Jackson (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.79 total EPA on Passing plays. across 20 snaps. Their top snap (+6.11 EPA): (14:30) 7-T.Jackson pass deep right to 18-S.Rice for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-31-A.Ross, Defensive Pass Interference, declined..
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 4-6 Now 5-6 W
New York Giants
Entered 7-3 Now 7-4 L
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