Game story
In Week 10 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-11-19, the Minnesota Vikings took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 28–16 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) paced the passing game, with +16.22 total EPA.
On the individual side, D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +16.22 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-21.2% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Minnesota Vikings changed the game: (4:33) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 84-R.Moss INTERCEPTED by 25-W.Allen at NYG 2. 25-W.Allen to NYG 12 for 10 yards (84-R.Moss).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | 10 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 28 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +16.22 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 2 R. Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +12.76 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 3 C. Carter · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.84 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 4 A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.40 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 5 R. Dixon · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.32 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 6 D. Campbell · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.15 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
- 7 T. Barber · New York Giants · Rushing · +2.12 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 8 K. Collins · New York Giants · Rushing · +2.09 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.09 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Culpepper — MIN · Passing
D. Culpepper posted the highest total EPA (+16.22) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Minnesota Vikings's efficiency. Across 47 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.47 EPA) came from Minnesota Vikings: (6:43) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Moss (D. Culpepper pass)
- New York Giants — T. Barber
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Moss (D. Culpepper pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — C. Carter (D. Culpepper pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Moss (D. Culpepper pass)
Field goals
- New York Giants — M. Andersen
- New York Giants — M. Andersen
- New York Giants — M. Andersen
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 10–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYG 28 (Q1 57:39) — (12:39) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 57:31) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the MIN 25 (Q1 52:04) — (7:04) 8-M.Andersen 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.; New York Giants found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q1 45:07) — (:07) 21-T.Barber right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 45:04) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYG 25 (Q2 34:04) — (4:04) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIN-84-R.Moss, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 33:54) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the MIN 19 (Q2 31:10) — (1:10) 8-M.Andersen 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the MIN 33 (Q3 26:34) — (11:34) 8-M.Andersen 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q4 9:08) — (9:08) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 80-C.Carter for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 9:03) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYG 57 (Q4 6:43) — (6:43) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 6:32) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 19:33) — (4:33) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 84-R.Moss INTERCEPTED by 25-W.Allen at NYG 2. 25-W.Allen to NYG 12 for 10 yards (84-R.Moss).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 30:26) — (:26) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 86-J.Reed INTERCEPTED by 25-W.Allen at NYG 27. 25-W.Allen to NYG 44 for 17 yards (80-C.Carter).
- New York Giants (Q2 32:17) — (2:17) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard to MIN 27 for 32 yards (22-T.Carter).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 6:43) — (6:43) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 9:08) — (9:08) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 80-C.Carter for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 6:43) — (6:43) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 19:33) — (4:33) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 84-R.Moss INTERCEPTED by 25-W.Allen at NYG 2. 25-W.Allen to NYG 12 for 10 yards (84-R.Moss).
- New York Giants (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 84-J.Jurevicius INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Griffith at MIN -1. 24-R.Griffith to MIN 13 for 14 yards (86-R.Dixon).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 47:51) — (2:51) 11-D.Culpepper sacked at MIN 38 for -6 yards (90-K.Holmes). FUMBLES (90-K.Holmes), RECOVERED by NYG-90-K.Holmes at MIN 41. 90-K.Holmes to MIN 41 for no gain (11-D.Culpepper).
Quarterback report card
D.Culpepper led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) · 47 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · +0.35 EPA/play · +16.22 total EPA
- K.Collins (New York Giants) · 45 dropbacks · 46.7% completion · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.19 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Giants | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.038 | +0.134 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.8% | 54.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.004 | +0.337 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.105 | -0.217 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.134 | -0.038 |
| Defensive success rate | 45.7% | 53.2% |
By the numbers
Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs +0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Minnesota Vikings: 10 drives, +12.37 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 10 drives, +3.04 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Minnesota Vikings leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) 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.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 57:39 · NYG 28 · Score 0-6
(12:39) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 57:31 · NYG 2 · Score 0-7
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 52:04 · MIN 25 · Score 3-7
(7:04) 8-M.Andersen 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 45:07 · MIN 1 · Score 9-7
(:07) 21-T.Barber right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 45:04 · MIN 2 · Score 10-7
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 34:04 · NYG 25 · Score 10-13
(4:04) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIN-84-R.Moss, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 33:54 · NYG 2 · Score 10-14
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 31:10 · MIN 19 · Score 13-14
(1:10) 8-M.Andersen 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 26:34 · MIN 33 · Score 16-14
(11:34) 8-M.Andersen 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 9:08 · NYG 1 · Score 16-20
(9:08) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 80-C.Carter for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 9:03 · NYG 2 · Score 16-21
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 6:43 · NYG 57 · Score 16-27
(6:43) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 6:32 · NYG 2 · Score 16-28
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the New York Giants 28-16 in Week 10, 2001 on 2001-11-19.
What was the final score of New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings?
The final score was New York Giants 16, Minnesota Vikings 28 (NYG 16-28 MIN) in Week 10, 2001 on 2001-11-19.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: New York Giants 10, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: New York Giants 3, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q3: New York Giants 3, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q4: New York Giants 0, Minnesota Vikings 14; Final: New York Giants 16, Minnesota Vikings 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — R. Moss (D. Culpepper pass) (Q1 57:39) New York Giants touchdown — T. Barber (Q1 45:07) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — R. Moss (D. Culpepper pass) (Q2 34:04) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Carter (D. Culpepper pass) (Q4 9:08) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — R. Moss (D. Culpepper pass) (Q4 6:43) New York Giants field goal — M. Andersen (Q1 52:04, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — M. Andersen (Q2 31:10, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — M. Andersen (Q3 26:34, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings?
D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 55.3% completion, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +16.22 total passing EPA. K. Collins (New York Giants), 46.7% completion, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.19 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings?
D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) led the game in total EPA with +16.22 on passing plays. across 47 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.47 EPA): (6:43) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -21.2%.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 5-4 Now 5-5 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 3-5 Now 4-5 W
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