Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 21–17 Dallas Cowboys
- Halftime
- New York Giants 14–10 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- K. Collins
- Top passer
- Q. Carter
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:20) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught on deep post m…
- Game date
- 2002-10-06
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Dallas Cowboys 21–17 on 2002-10-06. K. Collins posted a game-high +14.55 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q4 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
 Dallas Cowboys | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants(15:00) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught at the 2 middle of the field before diving into the end zone.
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen.
(5:53) 22-E.Smith left tackle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-58-J.Grau, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(4:20) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught on deep post middle at the Dallas 10 before running into the end zone.
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen.
(:28) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Cundiff 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-J.Grau, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(10:57) 17-Q.Carter pass to 88-A.Bryant for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play action pass; ball caught back middle of the end zone.
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-58-J.Grau, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(6:56) 5-K.Collins pass to 83-M.Rivers for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught on slant from right end.
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen.
DALDallas CowboysFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 15:00TD IHI. HilliardPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 12
- Score
- 6-0
(15:00) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught at the 2 middle of the field before diving into the end zone.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 14:55XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 7-0
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 5:53TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYG 30
- Score
- 7-6
(5:53) 22-E.Smith left tackle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 5:40XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 7-7
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-58-J.Grau, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 4:20TD ATA. ToomerPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 56
- Score
- 13-7
(4:20) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught on deep post middle at the Dallas 10 before running into the end zone.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 4:11XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 14-7
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:28FG BCB. CundiffPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 14
- Score
- 14-10
(:28) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Cundiff 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-J.Grau, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 10:57TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYG 5
- Score
- 14-16
(10:57) 17-Q.Carter pass to 88-A.Bryant for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play action pass; ball caught back middle of the end zone.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 10:52XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 14-17
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-58-J.Grau, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 6:56TD MRM. RiversPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 17
- Score
- 20-17
(6:56) 5-K.Collins pass to 83-M.Rivers for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught on slant from right end.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 6:51XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 21-17
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1K. Collins · New York Giants · Passing · +14.55 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 2Q. Carter · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +6.58 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 3A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.57 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 4I. Hilliard · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.61 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 5
Michael Wiley · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.47 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play - 6J. Galloway · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.39 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 7R. Swinton · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.35 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 8
De'Vondre Campbell Sr. · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.18 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
K. Collins — NYG · Passing
K. Collins posted the highest total EPA (+14.55) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.49 EPA per play.
K. Collins's top snap (+5.27 EPA): (4:20) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught on deep post middle at the Dallas 10 before running into the end zone.
Quarterback report card
Q. Carter led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Q. Carter (Dallas Cowboys) · 50 dropbacks · 46.0% completion · +0.13 EPA/play · +6.58 total EPA
- K. Collins (New York Giants) · 30 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +0.49 EPA/play · +14.55 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.090 | +0.006 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.9% | 42.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.485 | +0.105 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.221 | -0.268 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.006 | -0.090 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.0% | 54.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs +0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: +0.09 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: +0.01 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, +0.51 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 12 drives, +6.65 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — I. Hilliard (K. Collins pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — Elerson G. Smith
- New York Giants — A. Toomer (K. Collins pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — Austin Bryant (Q. Carter pass)
- New York Giants — M. Rivers (K. Collins pass)
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — B. Cundiff
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–10. New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 12 (Q2 15:00); New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 14:55) — 8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 30 (Q2 5:53) — (5:53) 22-E.Smith left tackle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 5:40) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-58-J.Grau, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 56 (Q2 4:20); New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 4:11) — 8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 14 (Q2 0:28) — (:28) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Cundiff 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-J.Grau, Holder-4-M.Knorr..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 5 (Q4 10:57) — (10:57) 17-Q.Carter pass to 88-A.Bryant for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play action pass; ball caught back middle of the end zone.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 10:52) — 3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-58-J.Grau, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 17 (Q4 6:56) — (6:56) 5-K.Collins pass to 83-M.Rivers for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught on slant from right end.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 6:51) — 8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q2 4:20) — (4:20) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught on deep post middle at the Dallas 10 before running into the end zone.
- New York Giants (Q4 6:56) — (6:56) 5-K.Collins pass to 83-M.Rivers for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught on slant from right end.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 14:11) — (14:11) 17-Q.Carter pass to 80-R.Swinton to NYG 30 for 16 yards (25-W.Allen). Pass complete middle.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 12:51) — (12:51) 17-Q.Carter pass incomplete to 85-D.Scott. Pass thrown middle; Williams closest. PENALTY on NYG-36-S.Williams, Defensive Pass Interference, 7 yards, enforced at NYG 32 - No Play.
- New York Giants (Q3 1:52) — (1:52) 5-K.Collins FUMBLES (Aborted) at DAL 45, RECOVERED by DAL-96-E.Ekuban at DAL 43.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q2 4:20) — (4:20) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught on deep post middle at the Dallas 10 before running into the end zone.
- New York Giants (Q3 1:52) — (1:52) 5-K.Collins FUMBLES (Aborted) at DAL 45, RECOVERED by DAL-96-E.Ekuban at DAL 43.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 8:03) — (8:03) 17-Q.Carter pass to 84-J.Galloway pushed ob at NYG 17 for 33 yards (25-W.Allen). Pass caught right sideline.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 6:42) — (6:42) (Field Goal formation) 4-M.Knorr right end to NYG 27 for -10 yards (28-D.Patmon).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · DAL 12 · Score 6-0
(15:00) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught at the 2 middle of the field before diving into the end zone. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 14:55 · DAL 2 · Score 7-0
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 5:53 · NYG 30 · Score 7-6
(5:53) 22-E.Smith left tackle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 5:40 · NYG 2 · Score 7-7
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-58-J.Grau, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 4:20 · DAL 56 · Score 13-7
(4:20) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught on deep post middle at the Dallas 10 before running into the end zone. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 4:11 · DAL 2 · Score 14-7
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 0:28 · NYG 14 · Score 14-10
(:28) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Cundiff 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-J.Grau, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 10:57 · NYG 5 · Score 14-16
(10:57) 17-Q.Carter pass to 88-A.Bryant for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play action pass; ball caught back middle of the end zone. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 10:52 · NYG 2 · Score 14-17
3-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-58-J.Grau, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 6:56 · DAL 17 · Score 20-17
(6:56) 5-K.Collins pass to 83-M.Rivers for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught on slant from right end. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 6:51 · DAL 2 · Score 21-17
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Giants earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- K. Collins (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys on 2002-10-06?
The New York Giants beat the Dallas Cowboys 21-17 in Week 5, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q2: New York Giants 14, Dallas Cowboys 10; Q4: New York Giants 7, Dallas Cowboys 7; Final: New York Giants 21, Dallas Cowboys 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?
New York Giants touchdown — I. Hilliard (K. Collins pass) (Q2 15:00) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — E. Smith (Q2 5:53) New York Giants touchdown — A. Toomer (K. Collins pass) (Q2 4:20) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — A. Bryant (Q. Carter pass) (Q4 10:57) New York Giants touchdown — M. Rivers (K. Collins pass) (Q4 6:56) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Cundiff (Q2 0:28, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q. Carter (Dallas Cowboys), 46.0% completion, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +6.58 total passing EPA. K. Collins (New York Giants), 60.0% completion, +0.49 EPA per dropback, +14.55 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?
K. Collins (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.55 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+5.27 EPA): (4:20) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught on deep post middle at the Dallas 10 before running into the end zone..
Was New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. New York Giants won 21-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
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