Game story
In Week 10 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-11-05, the New York Giants took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 24–3 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Pederson (Cleveland Browns) paced the passing game, with -2.98 total EPA.
On the individual side, K. Collins (New York Giants) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +23.98 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+54.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Cleveland Browns changed the game: B.Daluiso kicks 55 yards from NYG 30 to CLE 15. J.White to CLE 41 for 26 yards (S.Williams). PENALTY on CLE-R.Abdullah, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced at CLE 41.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | 0 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
| Cleveland Browns | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Collins · New York Giants · Passing · +23.98 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 2 A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +15.70 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
- 3 I. Hilliard · New York Giants · Receiving · +8.00 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.00 EPA/play
- 4 K. Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.50 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 5 G. Comella · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.06 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 6 A. Toomer · New York Giants · Rushing · +1.68 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play
- 7 T. Davis · New York Giants · Receiving · +0.63 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 8 J. White · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +0.63 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
K. Collins — NYG · Passing
K. Collins posted the highest total EPA (+23.98) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Giants's efficiency. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.71 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.26 EPA) came from New York Giants: (3:33) R.Dayne to CLE 48 for no gain (W.Rainer). FUMBLES (W.Rainer), touched at CLE 48, RECOVERED by CLE-P.Ellsworth at CLE 48. P.Ellsworth ran ob at NYG 36 for 16 yards.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — unlisted player
- New York Giants — unlisted player
- New York Giants — unlisted player
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — unlisted player
- New York Giants — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the NYG 2 (Q1 46:49) — (1:49) P.Dawson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 10–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the CLE 22 (Q2 41:24) — (11:24) B.Daluiso 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.; New York Giants found the end zone from the CLE 28 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) K.Collins pass to I.Hilliard for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 31:55) — B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the CLE 17 (Q3 20:25) — (5:25) K.Collins pass to A.Toomer for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 20:19) — B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the CLE 32 (Q4 12:44) — (12:44) (Shotgun) K.Collins pass to A.Toomer for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.; New York Giants added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 12:38) — B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 60:00) — B.Daluiso kicks 55 yards from NYG 30 to CLE 15. J.White to CLE 41 for 26 yards (S.Williams). PENALTY on CLE-R.Abdullah, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced at CLE 41.
- New York Giants (Q1 48:33) — (3:33) R.Dayne to CLE 48 for no gain (W.Rainer). FUMBLES (W.Rainer), touched at CLE 48, RECOVERED by CLE-P.Ellsworth at CLE 48. P.Ellsworth ran ob at NYG 36 for 16 yards.
- New York Giants (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) K.Collins pass to I.Hilliard for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 38:02) — (8:02) D.Pederson right end to NYG 42 for 8 yards (C.Jones). PENALTY on NYG-C.Jones, Face Mask (15 Yards), 4 yards, enforced at NYG 31.
- New York Giants (Q1 52:55) — (7:55) T.Barber right end to NYG 24 for -1 yards (M.Smith). PENALTY on CLE-M.Smith, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at NYG 24.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Giants (Q1 48:33) — (3:33) R.Dayne to CLE 48 for no gain (W.Rainer). FUMBLES (W.Rainer), touched at CLE 48, RECOVERED by CLE-P.Ellsworth at CLE 48. P.Ellsworth ran ob at NYG 36 for 16 yards.
- New York Giants (Q4 12:44) — (12:44) (Shotgun) K.Collins pass to A.Toomer for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- New York Giants (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) K.Collins pass to I.Hilliard for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 16:17) — (1:17) D.Pederson pass intended for A.Shea INTERCEPTED by E.McDaniel at NYG 7. E.McDaniel to NYG 13 for 6 yards.
Quarterback report card
D.Pederson led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Pederson (Cleveland Browns) · 34 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.09 EPA/play · -2.98 total EPA
- K.Collins (New York Giants) · 34 dropbacks · 55.9% completion · +0.71 EPA/play · +23.98 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Giants | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.200 | -0.094 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.9% | 41.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.678 | -0.097 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.221 | -0.394 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.094 | -0.200 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.7% | 51.1% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs -0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Cleveland Browns: 9 drives, -5.93 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 10 drives, +18.39 total EPA, 4 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.
- K. Collins (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.
- Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 46:49 · NYG 2 · Score 0-3
(1:49) P.Dawson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 41:24 · CLE 22 · Score 3-3
(11:24) B.Daluiso 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · CLE 28 · Score 9-3
(2:00) K.Collins pass to I.Hilliard for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 31:55 · CLE 2 · Score 10-3
B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 20:25 · CLE 17 · Score 16-3
(5:25) K.Collins pass to A.Toomer for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 20:19 · CLE 2 · Score 17-3
B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 12:44 · CLE 32 · Score 23-3
(12:44) (Shotgun) K.Collins pass to A.Toomer for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 12:38 · CLE 2 · Score 24-3
B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Cleveland Browns?
The New York Giants beat the Cleveland Browns 24-3 in Week 10, 2000 on 2000-11-05.
What was the final score of New York Giants vs Cleveland Browns?
The final score was New York Giants 24, Cleveland Browns 3 (NYG 24-3 CLE) in Week 10, 2000 on 2000-11-05.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: New York Giants 0, Cleveland Browns 3; Q2: New York Giants 10, Cleveland Browns 0; Q3: New York Giants 7, Cleveland Browns 0; Q4: New York Giants 7, Cleveland Browns 0; Final: New York Giants 24, Cleveland Browns 3.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Cleveland Browns?
New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 32:00) New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 20:25) New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 12:44) Cleveland Browns field goal — unlisted player (Q1 46:49, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — unlisted player (Q2 41:24, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Cleveland Browns?
D. Pederson (Cleveland Browns), 50.0% completion, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -2.98 total passing EPA. K. Collins (New York Giants), 55.9% completion, +0.71 EPA per dropback, +23.98 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Giants vs Cleveland Browns?
K. Collins (New York Giants) led the game in total EPA with +23.98 on passing plays. across 34 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.26 EPA): (3:33) R.Dayne to CLE 48 for no gain (W.Rainer). FUMBLES (W.Rainer), touched at CLE 48, RECOVERED by CLE-P.Ellsworth at CLE 48. P.Ellsworth ran ob at NYG 36 for 16 yards.. The biggest win-probability swing was +54.6%.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 6-2 Now 7-2 W
Cleveland Browns
Entered 2-7 Now 2-8 L
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