Game story
In Week 4 of the 2004 NFL season on 2004-10-03, the New York Giants took care of business against the Green Bay Packers, pulling away with a 14–7 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Warner (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with +2.29 total EPA.
On the individual side, J. Shockey (New York Giants) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.40 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+19.0% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Green Bay Packers changed the game: (10:10) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-J.Walker for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q3 | Q4 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Green Bay Packers | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Shockey · New York Giants · Receiving · +7.40 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
- 2 B. Favre · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +6.47 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 3 T. Barber · New York Giants · Rushing · +5.11 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 4 J. Walker · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.45 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
- 5 A. Green · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.90 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 6 D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.36 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 7 K. Warner · New York Giants · Rushing · +3.23 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
- 8 A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.84 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Shockey — NYG · Receiving
J. Shockey posted the highest total EPA (+7.40) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Giants's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.48 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.44 EPA) came from New York Giants: (:37) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at GB 0. 42-D.Sharper to GB 18 for 18 yards (66-D.Diehl).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Green Bay Packers — J. Walker (B. Favre pass)
- New York Giants — T. Barber
- New York Giants — J. Shockey (K. Warner pass)
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the NYG 28 (Q3 25:10) — (10:10) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-J.Walker for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 25:03) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; New York Giants found the end zone from the GB 52 (Q3 24:22) — (9:22) 21-T.Barber right tackle for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 24:13) — 2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the GB 4 (Q4 12:11) — (12:11) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-J.Shockey for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 12:07) — 2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 25:10) — (10:10) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-J.Walker for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q4 12:11) — (12:11) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-J.Shockey for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q1 45:37) — (:37) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at GB 0. 42-D.Sharper to GB 18 for 18 yards (66-D.Diehl).
- New York Giants (Q3 24:22) — (9:22) 21-T.Barber right tackle for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 21-T.Barber right guard pushed ob at GB 11 for 38 yards (42-D.Sharper).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Giants (Q1 45:37) — (:37) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at GB 0. 42-D.Sharper to GB 18 for 18 yards (66-D.Diehl).
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 25:10) — (10:10) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-J.Walker for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q3 24:22) — (9:22) 21-T.Barber right tackle for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 30-A.Green right end to GB 48 for 19 yards (52-B.Green). FUMBLES (52-B.Green), RECOVERED by NYG-26-B.Alexander at GB 48. 26-B.Alexander to GB 48 for no gain (80-D.Driver).
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) · 30 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +0.08 EPA/play · +2.29 total EPA
- B.Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 21 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +0.31 EPA/play · +6.47 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Giants | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.037 | -0.091 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.2% | 35.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.172 | +0.029 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.148 | -0.521 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.091 | -0.037 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.4% | 48.8% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, -6.62 total EPA, 1 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.
- 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.
- J. Shockey (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.
- Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 25:10 · NYG 28 · Score 0-6
(10:10) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-J.Walker for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 25:03 · NYG 2 · Score 0-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 24:22 · GB 52 · Score 6-7
(9:22) 21-T.Barber right tackle for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 24:13 · GB 2 · Score 7-7
2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 12:11 · GB 4 · Score 13-7
(12:11) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-J.Shockey for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 12:07 · GB 2 · Score 14-7
2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Green Bay Packers?
The New York Giants beat the Green Bay Packers 14-7 in Week 4, 2004 on 2004-10-03.
What was the final score of New York Giants vs Green Bay Packers?
The final score was New York Giants 14, Green Bay Packers 7 (NYG 14-7 GB) in Week 4, 2004 on 2004-10-03.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Green Bay Packers?
Q3: New York Giants 7, Green Bay Packers 7; Q4: New York Giants 7, Green Bay Packers 0; Final: New York Giants 14, Green Bay Packers 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Green Bay Packers?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Walker (B. Favre pass) (Q3 25:10) New York Giants touchdown — T. Barber (Q3 24:22) New York Giants touchdown — J. Shockey (K. Warner pass) (Q4 12:11) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Green Bay Packers?
K. Warner (New York Giants), 66.7% completion, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +2.29 total passing EPA. B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 57.1% completion, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +6.47 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Giants vs Green Bay Packers?
J. Shockey (New York Giants) led the game in total EPA with +7.40 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.44 EPA): (:37) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at GB 0. 42-D.Sharper to GB 18 for 18 yards (66-D.Diehl).. The biggest win-probability swing was +19.0%.
Was New York Giants vs Green Bay Packers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. New York Giants won 14-7 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
Green Bay Packers
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
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