Game story
In Week 7 of the 2013 NFL season on 2013-10-21, the New York Giants took care of business against the Minnesota Vikings, pulling away with a 23–7 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Freeman (Minnesota Vikings) paced the passing game, with -16.46 total EPA, and -18.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, E. Manning (New York Giants) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.70 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-22.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when New York Giants changed the game: (:49) 5-S.Weatherford punts 51 yards to MIN 14, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 35-M.Sherels for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-57-J.Williams, Offensive Holding, declined. PENALTY on NYG-5-S.Weatherford, Ho
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| New York Giants | 3 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +4.70 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 2 R. Randle · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.65 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
- 3 P. Hillis · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.29 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 4 A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.19 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 5 B. Myers · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.69 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 6 J. Carlson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.16 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 7 V. Cruz · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.03 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 8 C. Patterson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.37 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
E. Manning — NYG · Passing
E. Manning posted the highest total EPA (+4.70) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Giants's efficiency. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.11 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.84 EPA) came from New York Giants: (9:33) 5-S.Weatherford punts 57 yards to MIN 10, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 35-M.Sherels to MIN 13 for 3 yards. FUMBLES, touched at MIN 13, RECOVERED by NYG-51-Z.DeOssie at MIN 3. 51-Z.DeOssie to MIN 3 for no gain (36-R.Blanto
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — M. Sherels
- New York Giants — R. Randle (E. Manning pass)
- New York Giants — P. Hillis
Field goals
- New York Giants — J. Brown
- New York Giants — J. Brown
- New York Giants — J. Brown
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the MIN 16 (Q1 50:27) — (5:27) 3-J.Brown 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 65 (Q1 45:49); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 45:23) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the MIN 24 (Q2 39:41) — (9:41) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 82-R.Randle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 39:33) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q3 23:45) — (8:45) 44-P.Hillis left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 23:37) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 6–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the MIN 5 (Q4 12:19) — (12:19) 3-J.Brown 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the MIN 18 (Q4 11:07) — (11:07) 3-J.Brown 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Giants (Q1 45:49) — (:49) 5-S.Weatherford punts 51 yards to MIN 14, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 35-M.Sherels for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-57-J.Williams, Offensive Holding, declined. PENALTY on NYG-5-S.Weatherford, Ho
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 28:30) — (13:30) 12-J.Freeman pass deep middle intended for 82-K.Rudolph INTERCEPTED by 26-A.Rolle [95-S.Rogers] at NYG 5. 26-A.Rolle to NYG 30 for 25 yards (15-G.Jennings, 82-K.Rudolph).
- New York Giants (Q3 24:33) — (9:33) 5-S.Weatherford punts 57 yards to MIN 10, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 35-M.Sherels to MIN 13 for 3 yards. FUMBLES, touched at MIN 13, RECOVERED by NYG-51-Z.DeOssie at MIN 3. 51-Z.DeOssie to MIN 3 for
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 29:15) — (14:15) 18-J.Locke punts 56 yards to NYG 16, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 82-R.Randle to NYG 27 for 11 yards (51-L.Dean). FUMBLES (51-L.Dean), RECOVERED by MIN-46-C.Loeffler at NYG 31. 46-C.Loeffler ran ob a
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 36:31) — (6:31) 3-B.Walsh 53 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Giants (Q3 24:33) — (9:33) 5-S.Weatherford punts 57 yards to MIN 10, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 35-M.Sherels to MIN 13 for 3 yards. FUMBLES, touched at MIN 13, RECOVERED by NYG-51-Z.DeOssie at MIN 3. 51-Z.DeOssie to MIN 3 for
- New York Giants (Q1 45:49) — (:49) 5-S.Weatherford punts 51 yards to MIN 14, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 35-M.Sherels for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-57-J.Williams, Offensive Holding, declined. PENALTY on NYG-5-S.Weatherford, Ho
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 28:30) — (13:30) 12-J.Freeman pass deep middle intended for 82-K.Rudolph INTERCEPTED by 26-A.Rolle [95-S.Rogers] at NYG 5. 26-A.Rolle to NYG 30 for 25 yards (15-G.Jennings, 82-K.Rudolph).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 29:15) — (14:15) 18-J.Locke punts 56 yards to NYG 16, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 82-R.Randle to NYG 27 for 11 yards (51-L.Dean). FUMBLES (51-L.Dean), RECOVERED by MIN-46-C.Loeffler at NYG 31. 46-C.Loeffler ran ob a
Quarterback report card
J.Freeman led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Freeman (Minnesota Vikings) · 57 dropbacks · 35.1% completion · -18.0% CPOE · -0.29 EPA/play · -16.46 total EPA
- E.Manning (New York Giants) · 43 dropbacks · 53.5% completion · -3.6% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +4.70 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.250 | -0.064 |
| Offensive success rate | 29.9% | 37.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.289 | +0.109 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.311 | -0.394 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.064 | +0.250 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.0% | 70.1% |
By the numbers
New York Giants held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.25), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Minnesota Vikings: 15 drives, -21.72 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 15 drives, -5.93 total EPA, 6 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.
- E. Manning (New York Giants) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Freeman (MIN) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- E. Manning (NYG) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 50:27 · MIN 16 · Score 0-3
(5:27) 3-J.Brown 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 45:49 · MIN 65 · Score 6-3
(:49) 5-S.Weatherford punts 51 yards to MIN 14, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 35-M.Sherels for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-57-J.Williams, Offensive Holding, decl - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 45:23 · NYG 2 · Score 7-3
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 39:41 · MIN 24 · Score 7-9
(9:41) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 82-R.Randle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 39:33 · MIN 2 · Score 7-10
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 23:45 · MIN 1 · Score 7-16
(8:45) 44-P.Hillis left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 23:37 · MIN 2 · Score 7-17
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 12:19 · MIN 5 · Score 7-20
(12:19) 3-J.Brown 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 11:07 · MIN 18 · Score 7-23
(11:07) 3-J.Brown 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants?
The New York Giants beat the Minnesota Vikings 23-7 in Week 7, 2013 on 2013-10-21.
What was the final score of Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants?
The final score was Minnesota Vikings 7, New York Giants 23 (MIN 7-23 NYG) in Week 7, 2013 on 2013-10-21.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 7, New York Giants 3; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 0, New York Giants 7; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 0, New York Giants 7; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 0, New York Giants 6; Final: Minnesota Vikings 7, New York Giants 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Sherels (Q1 45:49) New York Giants touchdown — R. Randle (E. Manning pass) (Q2 39:41) New York Giants touchdown — P. Hillis (Q3 23:45) New York Giants field goal — J. Brown (Q1 50:27, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Brown (Q4 12:19, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Brown (Q4 11:07, 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?
J. Freeman (Minnesota Vikings), 35.1% completion, -18.0% CPOE, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -16.46 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 53.5% completion, -3.6% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +4.70 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants?
E. Manning (New York Giants) led the game in total EPA with +4.70 on passing plays. across 43 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.84 EPA): (9:33) 5-S.Weatherford punts 57 yards to MIN 10, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 35-M.Sherels to MIN 13 for 3 yards. FUMBLES, touched at MIN 13, RECOVERED by NYG-51-Z.DeOssie at MIN 3. 51-Z.D. The biggest win-probability swing was -22.2%.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L
New York Giants
Entered 0-6 Now 1-6 W
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