Game story
In Week 4 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-09-29, the Arizona Cardinals took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 21–7 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Collins (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with -15.95 total EPA.
On the individual side, J. Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.22 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-27.4% win probability) landed in the second quarter when New York Giants changed the game: (:14) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 21-T.Barber INTERCEPTED by 41-J.Lucas at NYG 38. 41-J.Lucas for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Plummer · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +8.22 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 2 M. Shipp · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.04 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 3 I. Hilliard · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.44 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 4 M. Shipp · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +1.42 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 5 J. Shockey · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 6 B. Gilmore · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.25 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 7 F. Jones · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.19 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 8 F. Sanders · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.13 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Plummer — ARI · Passing
J. Plummer posted the highest total EPA (+8.22) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Arizona Cardinals's efficiency. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.22 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.06 EPA) came from New York Giants: (:14) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 21-T.Barber INTERCEPTED by 41-J.Lucas at NYG 38. 41-J.Lucas for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — T. Barber
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Lucas
- Arizona Cardinals — M. Shipp (J. Plummer pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — M. Shipp
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 6 (Q1 53:44) — (8:44) 21-T.Barber left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 53:38) — 8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen..
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 68 (Q2 30:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 21-T.Barber INTERCEPTED by 41-J.Lucas at NYG 38. 41-J.Lucas for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 30:04) — 7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 14–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NYG 7 (Q4 10:46) — (10:46) 16-J.Plummer pass to 31-M.Shipp for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 10:36) — 7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NYG 10 (Q4 2:18) — (2:18) 31-M.Shipp left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 2:13) — 7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Giants (Q2 30:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 21-T.Barber INTERCEPTED by 41-J.Lucas at NYG 38. 41-J.Lucas for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 10:46) — (10:46) 16-J.Plummer pass to 31-M.Shipp for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 16:04) — (1:04) 16-J.Plummer FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 33, RECOVERED by NYG-59-K.Lewis at NYG 31. 59-K.Lewis to NYG 30 for -1 yards.
- New York Giants (Q1 49:03) — (4:03) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 80-J.Shockey INTERCEPTED by 36-D.Barrett at ARI 11. 36-D.Barrett to ARI 33 for 22 yards (69-R.Seubert, 80-J.Shockey). Pressure by Bell.
- New York Giants (Q3 28:00) — (13:00) 5-K.Collins pass to 21-T.Barber to ARI 46 for 10 yards (92-B.Tanner). FUMBLES (92-B.Tanner), RECOVERED by ARI-42-K.Lassiter at ARI 46. 42-K.Lassiter to ARI 46 for no gain (80-J.Shockey).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Giants (Q2 30:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 21-T.Barber INTERCEPTED by 41-J.Lucas at NYG 38. 41-J.Lucas for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q1 49:03) — (4:03) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 80-J.Shockey INTERCEPTED by 36-D.Barrett at ARI 11. 36-D.Barrett to ARI 33 for 22 yards (69-R.Seubert, 80-J.Shockey). Pressure by Bell.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 16:04) — (1:04) 16-J.Plummer FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 33, RECOVERED by NYG-59-K.Lewis at NYG 31. 59-K.Lewis to NYG 30 for -1 yards.
- New York Giants (Q3 28:00) — (13:00) 5-K.Collins pass to 21-T.Barber to ARI 46 for 10 yards (92-B.Tanner). FUMBLES (92-B.Tanner), RECOVERED by ARI-42-K.Lassiter at ARI 46. 42-K.Lassiter to ARI 46 for no gain (80-J.Shockey).
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) · 41 dropbacks · 46.3% completion · -0.39 EPA/play · -15.95 total EPA
- J.Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) · 38 dropbacks · 60.5% completion · +0.22 EPA/play · +8.22 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Giants | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.245 | -0.049 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.1% | 36.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.389 | +0.216 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.250 | -0.319 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.049 | +0.245 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.2% | 56.9% |
By the numbers
Arizona Cardinals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.24), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, -4.27 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 12 drives, -17.64 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Arizona Cardinals leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- J. Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) 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 TD (+6) — Q1 53:44 · ARI 6 · Score 6-0
(8:44) 21-T.Barber left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 53:38 · ARI 2 · Score 7-0
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 30:14 · ARI 68 · Score 7-6
(:14) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 21-T.Barber INTERCEPTED by 41-J.Lucas at NYG 38. 41-J.Lucas for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 30:04 · NYG 2 · Score 7-7
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 10:46 · NYG 7 · Score 7-13
(10:46) 16-J.Plummer pass to 31-M.Shipp for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 10:36 · NYG 2 · Score 7-14
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 2:18 · NYG 10 · Score 7-20
(2:18) 31-M.Shipp left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 2:13 · NYG 2 · Score 7-21
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Arizona Cardinals?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the New York Giants 21-7 in Week 4, 2002 on 2002-09-29.
What was the final score of New York Giants vs Arizona Cardinals?
The final score was New York Giants 7, Arizona Cardinals 21 (NYG 7-21 ARI) in Week 4, 2002 on 2002-09-29.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: New York Giants 7, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q2: New York Giants 0, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q4: New York Giants 0, Arizona Cardinals 14; Final: New York Giants 7, Arizona Cardinals 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Arizona Cardinals?
New York Giants touchdown — T. Barber (Q1 53:44) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Lucas (Q2 30:14) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — M. Shipp (J. Plummer pass) (Q4 10:46) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — M. Shipp (Q4 2:18) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Arizona Cardinals?
K. Collins (New York Giants), 46.3% completion, -0.39 EPA per dropback, -15.95 total passing EPA. J. Plummer (Arizona Cardinals), 60.5% completion, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +8.22 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Giants vs Arizona Cardinals?
J. Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) led the game in total EPA with +8.22 on passing plays. across 38 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.06 EPA): (:14) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 21-T.Barber INTERCEPTED by 41-J.Lucas at NYG 38. 41-J.Lucas for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -27.4%.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
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