Game story
In Week 10 of the 2004 NFL season on 2004-11-14, the Arizona Cardinals took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 17–14 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Warner (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with -1.82 total EPA.
On the individual side, A. Toomer (New York Giants) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.60 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-15.1% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when New York Giants changed the game: (1:09) 13-K.Warner pass incomplete to 81-A.Toomer (58-K.Dansby).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +6.60 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 2 T. Barber · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 3 A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.03 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 4 T. Barber · New York Giants · Rushing · +2.73 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 5 K. Warner · New York Giants · Rushing · +2.40 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 6 B. Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.09 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 7 J. Shockey · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.63 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 8 O. Ayanbadejo · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.57 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Toomer — NYG · Receiving
A. Toomer posted the highest total EPA (+6.60) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Giants's efficiency. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.83 EPA per play.
The signature play (-3.57 EPA) came from New York Giants: (8:06) 2-S.Christie 44 yard field goal is BLOCKED (57-R.McKinnon), Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — J. Shockey (K. Warner pass)
- New York Giants — T. Barber
- Arizona Cardinals — E. Smith
- Arizona Cardinals — E. Smith
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers
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 2 (Q1 48:44) — (3:44) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-J.Shockey for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 48:38) — 2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles..
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 10–7. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the NYG 23 (Q2 43:40) — (13:40) 1-N.Rackers 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; New York Giants found the end zone from the ARI 2 (Q2 39:07) — (9:07) 21-T.Barber up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 39:03) — 2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NYG 2 (Q2 30:44) — (:44) 22-E.Smith up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 30:39) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NYG 3 (Q3 16:19) — (1:19) 22-E.Smith up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 16:09) — 1-N.Rackers 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 (Q4 1:09) — (1:09) 13-K.Warner pass incomplete to 81-A.Toomer (58-K.Dansby).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 3:58) — (3:58) 22-E.Smith left tackle to NYG 29 for -3 yards (58-R.Torbor). FUMBLES (58-R.Torbor), and recovers at NYG 29.
- New York Giants (Q3 23:06) — (8:06) 2-S.Christie 44 yard field goal is BLOCKED (57-R.McKinnon), Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
- New York Giants (Q4 6:10) — (6:10) 17-J.Feagles pass incomplete.
- New York Giants (Q3 29:03) — (14:03) 13-K.Warner pass to 21-T.Barber to ARI 44 for 20 yards (27-D.Macklin).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Giants (Q3 23:06) — (8:06) 2-S.Christie 44 yard field goal is BLOCKED (57-R.McKinnon), Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 3:58) — (3:58) 22-E.Smith left tackle to NYG 29 for -3 yards (58-R.Torbor). FUMBLES (58-R.Torbor), and recovers at NYG 29.
- New York Giants (Q4 6:10) — (6:10) 17-J.Feagles pass incomplete.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 30:50) — (:50) 12-J.McCown pass incomplete to 81-A.Boldin. PENALTY on NYG-24-W.Peterson, Defensive Pass Interference, 22 yards, enforced at NYG 24 - No Play.
Quarterback report card
K.Warner led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Warner (New York Giants) · 37 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · -0.05 EPA/play · -1.82 total EPA
- J.McCown (Arizona Cardinals) · 32 dropbacks · 37.5% completion · -0.10 EPA/play · -3.05 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Giants | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.037 | -0.033 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.2% | 45.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.112 | -0.077 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.191 | -0.050 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.033 | +0.037 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.4% | 56.8% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New York Giants -0.04, Arizona Cardinals -0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, -2.57 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 11 drives, -3.01 total EPA, 2 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- A. Toomer (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.
- New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 48:44 · ARI 2 · Score 6-0
(3:44) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-J.Shockey for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 48:38 · ARI 2 · Score 7-0
2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 43:40 · NYG 23 · Score 7-3
(13:40) 1-N.Rackers 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 39:07 · ARI 2 · Score 13-3
(9:07) 21-T.Barber up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 39:03 · ARI 2 · Score 14-3
2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 30:44 · NYG 2 · Score 14-9
(:44) 22-E.Smith up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 30:39 · NYG 2 · Score 14-10
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 16:19 · NYG 3 · Score 14-16
(1:19) 22-E.Smith up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 16:09 · NYG 2 · Score 14-17
1-N.Rackers 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 17-14 in Week 10, 2004 on 2004-11-14.
What was the final score of New York Giants vs Arizona Cardinals?
The final score was New York Giants 14, Arizona Cardinals 17 (NYG 14-17 ARI) in Week 10, 2004 on 2004-11-14.
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 7, Arizona Cardinals 10; Q3: New York Giants 0, Arizona Cardinals 7; Final: New York Giants 14, Arizona Cardinals 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Arizona Cardinals?
New York Giants touchdown — J. Shockey (K. Warner pass) (Q1 48:44) New York Giants touchdown — T. Barber (Q2 39:07) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — E. Smith (Q2 30:44) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — E. Smith (Q3 16:19) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 43:40, 3 pts) 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. Warner (New York Giants), 51.4% completion, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -1.82 total passing EPA. J. McCown (Arizona Cardinals), 37.5% completion, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -3.05 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Giants vs Arizona Cardinals?
A. Toomer (New York Giants) led the game in total EPA with +6.60 on receiving plays. across 8 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-3.57 EPA): (8:06) 2-S.Christie 44 yard field goal is BLOCKED (57-R.McKinnon), Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.. The biggest win-probability swing was -15.1%.
Was New York Giants vs Arizona Cardinals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Arizona Cardinals won 17-14 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 5-3 Now 5-4 L
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 3-5 Now 4-5 W
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