Game story
In Week 5 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-10-14, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 15–14 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with -1.75 total EPA.
On the individual side, R. Proehl (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.12 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-47.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when New York Giants changed the game: (1:12) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 84-J.Jurevicius INTERCEPTED by 98-G.Wistrom at LA 31. 98-G.Wistrom to LA 27 for -4 yards (98-J.Armstead).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 6 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Proehl · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.12 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
- 2 J. Jurevicius · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.88 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 3 I. Hilliard · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.57 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 4 A. Hakim · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.86 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 5 T. Holt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.52 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 6 T. Canidate · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.38 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 7 G. Comella · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.25 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 8 R. Dayne · New York Giants · Receiving · +0.45 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Proehl — LA · Receiving
R. Proehl posted the highest total EPA (+5.12) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.28 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.28 EPA) came from New York Giants: (10:52) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 21-D.McCleon at LA 3. 21-D.McCleon to LA 26 for 23 yards (84-J.Jurevicius).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — R. Dayne
- New York Giants — I. Hilliard (K. Collins pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Canidate
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins
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 7–6. New York Giants found the end zone from the LA 4 (Q1 57:13) — (12:13) 27-R.Dayne left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 57:06) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the NYG 10 (Q1 53:01) — (8:01) 14-J.Wilkins 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the NYG 15 (Q1 45:51) — (:51) 14-J.Wilkins 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the NYG 7 (Q2 30:11) — (:11) 14-J.Wilkins 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–6. New York Giants found the end zone from the LA 25 (Q4 13:39) — (13:39) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 13:33) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q4 4:20) — (4:20) 24-T.Canidate left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Giants (Q4 1:12) — (1:12) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 84-J.Jurevicius INTERCEPTED by 98-G.Wistrom at LA 31. 98-G.Wistrom to LA 27 for -4 yards (98-J.Armstead).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 15:43) — (:43) 28-M.Faulk left end to LA 35 for no gain (58-M.Barrow). FUMBLES (58-M.Barrow), RECOVERED by NYG-97-C.Griffin at LA 35. 97-C.Griffin to LA 35 for no gain (28-M.Faulk). LA #28 M.Faulk injured on t
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 25:59) — (10:59) 28-M.Faulk right tackle to LA 26 for 2 yards (98-J.Armstead). FUMBLES (98-J.Armstead), touched at LA 26, RECOVERED by NYG-58-M.Barrow at LA 28. 58-M.Barrow to LA 28 for no gain (28-M.Faulk).
- New York Giants (Q3 25:52) — (10:52) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 21-D.McCleon at LA 3. 21-D.McCleon to LA 26 for 23 yards (84-J.Jurevicius).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 5:34) — (5:34) 13-K.Warner pass to 24-T.Canidate pushed ob at NYG 26 for 7 yards (98-J.Armstead).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Giants (Q3 25:52) — (10:52) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 21-D.McCleon at LA 3. 21-D.McCleon to LA 26 for 23 yards (84-J.Jurevicius).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 15:43) — (:43) 28-M.Faulk left end to LA 35 for no gain (58-M.Barrow). FUMBLES (58-M.Barrow), RECOVERED by NYG-97-C.Griffin at LA 35. 97-C.Griffin to LA 35 for no gain (28-M.Faulk). LA #28 M.Faulk injured on t
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 25:59) — (10:59) 28-M.Faulk right tackle to LA 26 for 2 yards (98-J.Armstead). FUMBLES (98-J.Armstead), touched at LA 26, RECOVERED by NYG-58-M.Barrow at LA 28. 58-M.Barrow to LA 28 for no gain (28-M.Faulk).
- New York Giants (Q4 13:39) — (13:39) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
K.Warner led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Warner (Los Angeles Rams) · 58 dropbacks · 48.3% completion · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.75 total EPA
- K.Collins (New York Giants) · 36 dropbacks · 47.2% completion · -0.11 EPA/play · -4.12 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Giants | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.204 | -0.186 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.6% | 36.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.110 | -0.025 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.169 | -0.855 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.186 | +0.204 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.4% | 65.4% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New York Giants -0.20, Los Angeles Rams -0.19) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Los Angeles Rams: 14 drives, -17.28 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 13 drives, -16.51 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Rams 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.
- R. Proehl (Los Angeles Rams) 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 57:13 · LA 4 · Score 6-0
(12:13) 27-R.Dayne left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 57:06 · LA 2 · Score 7-0
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 53:01 · NYG 10 · Score 7-3
(8:01) 14-J.Wilkins 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 45:51 · NYG 15 · Score 7-6
(:51) 14-J.Wilkins 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 30:11 · NYG 7 · Score 7-9
(:11) 14-J.Wilkins 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 13:39 · LA 25 · Score 13-9
(13:39) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 13:33 · LA 2 · Score 14-9
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 4:20 · NYG 1 · Score 14-15
(4:20) 24-T.Canidate left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the New York Giants 15-14 in Week 5, 2001 on 2001-10-14.
What was the final score of New York Giants vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was New York Giants 14, Los Angeles Rams 15 (NYG 14-15 LA) in Week 5, 2001 on 2001-10-14.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: New York Giants 7, Los Angeles Rams 6; Q2: New York Giants 0, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q4: New York Giants 7, Los Angeles Rams 6; Final: New York Giants 14, Los Angeles Rams 15.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Los Angeles Rams?
New York Giants touchdown — R. Dayne (Q1 57:13) New York Giants touchdown — I. Hilliard (K. Collins pass) (Q4 13:39) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Canidate (Q4 4:20) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q1 53:01, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q1 45:51, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q2 30:11, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Los Angeles Rams?
K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams), 48.3% completion, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.75 total passing EPA. K. Collins (New York Giants), 47.2% completion, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -4.12 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Giants vs Los Angeles Rams?
R. Proehl (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +5.12 on receiving plays. across 4 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.28 EPA): (10:52) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 21-D.McCleon at LA 3. 21-D.McCleon to LA 26 for 23 yards (84-J.Jurevicius).. The biggest win-probability swing was -47.0%.
Was New York Giants vs Los Angeles Rams a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Los Angeles Rams won 15-14 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 4-0 Now 5-0 W
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