New York Giants vs. Arizona Cardinals: 2001 Week 9 Recap

Game story

In Week 9 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-11-11, the New York Giants took care of business against the Arizona Cardinals, pulling away with a 17–10 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

J. Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) paced the passing game, with -8.68 total EPA.

On the individual side, T. Barber (New York Giants) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.94 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-17.7% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Arizona Cardinals changed the game: (10:41) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer sacked at NYG 12 for -5 yards (92-M.Strahan). FUMBLES (92-M.Strahan), RECOVERED by NYG-90-K.Holmes at NYG 33. 90-K.Holmes to NYG 45 for 12 yards. Lateral to 58-M.Barrow

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 T. Barber · New York Giants · Rushing · +4.94 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
2. 2 I. Hilliard · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.60 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
3. 3 D. Boston · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.81 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
4. 4 A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.07 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
5. 5 I. Hilliard · New York Giants · Rushing · +2.01 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
6. 6 G. Comella · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.22 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
7. 7 D. Campbell · New York Giants · Receiving · +0.83 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
8. 8 F. Sanders · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.82 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• New York Giants — R. Dayne (Q1 54:38)
• New York Giants — I. Hilliard (K. Collins pass) (Q2 37:47)
• Arizona Cardinals — D. Boston (J. Plummer pass) (Q2 34:49)

Field goals

• Arizona Cardinals — B. Gramatica (Q3 23:08)
• New York Giants — M. Andersen (Q4 11:44)

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 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the ARI 3 (Q1 54:38) — (9:38) 27-R.Dayne right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 54:31) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the ARI 27 (Q2 37:47) — (7:47) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 37:40) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NYG 38 (Q2 34:49) — (4:49) 16-J.Plummer pass to 89-D.Boston for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 34:38) — 7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-12-C.Stanley..

The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 3–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the NYG 13 (Q3 23:08) — (8:08) 7-B.Gramatica 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-12-C.Stanley..

The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the ARI 7 (Q4 11:44) — (11:44) 8-M.Andersen 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Arizona Cardinals (Q2 40:41) — (10:41) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer sacked at NYG 12 for -5 yards (92-M.Strahan). FUMBLES (92-M.Strahan), RECOVERED by NYG-90-K.Holmes at NYG 33. 90-K.Holmes to NYG 45 for 12 yards. Lateral to 58-M.Barrow [WPA -17.7% · EPA -6.22]
• New York Giants (Q3 17:57) — (2:57) 5-K.Collins sacked at ARI 5 for -4 yards (42-K.Lassiter). Option. [WPA -11.9% · EPA -3.21]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q1 53:40) — (8:40) 16-J.Plummer pass to 89-D.Boston to NYG 41 for 11 yards (31-J.Sehorn, 36-S.Williams). FUMBLES (31-J.Sehorn), RECOVERED by NYG-53-B.Short at NYG 43. [WPA -10.9% · EPA -4.05]
• New York Giants (Q3 27:54) — (12:54) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 84-J.Jurevicius INTERCEPTED by 42-K.Lassiter at ARI 39. 42-K.Lassiter to NYG 48 for 13 yards (52-D.Zeigler). [WPA -10.5% · EPA -4.00]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q4 4:17) — (4:17) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass incomplete to 82-M.Jenkins. [WPA -9.5% · EPA -1.78]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Arizona Cardinals (Q2 40:41) — (10:41) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer sacked at NYG 12 for -5 yards (92-M.Strahan). FUMBLES (92-M.Strahan), RECOVERED by NYG-90-K.Holmes at NYG 33. 90-K.Holmes to NYG 45 for 12 yards. Lateral to 58-M.Barrow [WPA -17.7% · EPA -6.22]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q2 34:49) — (4:49) 16-J.Plummer pass to 89-D.Boston for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.1% · EPA +4.34]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q1 53:40) — (8:40) 16-J.Plummer pass to 89-D.Boston to NYG 41 for 11 yards (31-J.Sehorn, 36-S.Williams). FUMBLES (31-J.Sehorn), RECOVERED by NYG-53-B.Short at NYG 43. [WPA -10.9% · EPA -4.05]
• New York Giants (Q3 27:54) — (12:54) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 84-J.Jurevicius INTERCEPTED by 42-K.Lassiter at ARI 39. 42-K.Lassiter to NYG 48 for 13 yards (52-D.Zeigler). [WPA -10.5% · EPA -4.00]

Quarterback report card

J.Plummer led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• J.Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) · 28 dropbacks · 46.4% completion · -0.31 EPA/play · -8.68 total EPA
• K.Collins (New York Giants) · 27 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.13 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.21), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, -13.89 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
• New York Giants: 12 drives, -4.32 total EPA, 3 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.
• One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
• T. Barber (New York Giants) 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.

1. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 54:38 · ARI 3 · Score 6-0
   (9:38) 27-R.Dayne right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 54:31 · ARI 2 · Score 7-0
   8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.
3. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 37:47 · ARI 27 · Score 13-0
   (7:47) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 37:40 · ARI 2 · Score 14-0
   8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.
5. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 34:49 · NYG 38 · Score 14-6
   (4:49) 16-J.Plummer pass to 89-D.Boston for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 34:38 · NYG 2 · Score 14-7
   7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-12-C.Stanley.
7. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 23:08 · NYG 13 · Score 14-10
   (8:08) 7-B.Gramatica 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-12-C.Stanley.
8. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 11:44 · ARI 7 · Score 17-10
   (11:44) 8-M.Andersen 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.