Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 29–17 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- New York Giants 13–10 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- K. Collins
- Top passer
- K. Collins
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:24) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 82-K.Howry INTERCEPTED by 41-F.Walker at…
- Game date
- 2003-10-26
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Minnesota Vikings 29–17 on 2003-10-26. K. Collins posted a game-high +14.09 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 7 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 29 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants(10:17) 8-A.Elling 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
(7:26) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
(3:34) 9-B.Conway 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
(2:00) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
(:09) 9-B.Conway 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
(13:18) 9-B.Conway 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
(6:28) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
(5:31) 21-T.Barber left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(3:44) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 10:17FG AEA. EllingPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 33
- Score
- 0-3
(10:17) 8-A.Elling 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 7:26TD IHI. HilliardPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 19
- Score
- 6-3
(7:26) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 7:19XP BCB. ConwayPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-3
9-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 3:34FG BCB. ConwayPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 10-3
(3:34) 9-B.Conway 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 2:00TD Riley MossPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 33
- Score
- 10-9
(2:00) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 1:53XP AEA. EllingPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 10-10
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 0:09FG BCB. ConwayPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 26
- Score
- 13-10
(:09) 9-B.Conway 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 13:18FG BCB. ConwayPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 19
- Score
- 16-10
(13:18) 9-B.Conway 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 6:28TD Riley MossPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 1
- Score
- 16-16
(6:28) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 6:22XP AEA. EllingPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 16-17
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 5:31TD TBTaye BarberPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 22-17
(5:31) 21-T.Barber left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 3:44TD IHI. HilliardPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 14
- Score
- 28-17
(3:44) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 3:39XP BCB. ConwayPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 29-17
9-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1K. Collins · New York Giants · Passing · +14.09 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 2Riley Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +12.22 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play
- 3I. Hilliard · New York Giants · Receiving · +9.82 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 4J. Shockey · New York Giants · Receiving · +7.47 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.49 EPA/play
- 5A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +6.82 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.27 EPA/play
- 6T.J. Carter · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.91 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.46 EPA/play
- 7D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +4.35 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 8N. Burleson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.79 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.26 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 (+14.09) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 45 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.
K. Collins's top snap (-5.50 EPA): (11:46) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Chavous at MIN -5. Touchback.
Biggest single play (-5.50 EPA): D. Culpepper — (5:24) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 82-K.Howry INTERCEPTED by 41-F.Walker at MIN 35. 41-F.Walker to MIN 17 for 18 yards (Team).
Quarterback report card
K. Collins led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K. Collins (New York Giants) · 45 dropbacks · 51.1% completion · +0.31 EPA/play · +14.09 total EPA
- D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) · 36 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.07 EPA/play · -2.68 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.143 | -0.042 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.4% | 47.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.294 | +0.041 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.195 | -0.136 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.042 | -0.143 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.9% | 51.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: +0.14 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.04 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: 12 drives, -3.53 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 11 drives, +13.06 total EPA, 6 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)
- Minnesota Vikings — Riley Moss (D. Culpepper pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Riley Moss (D. Culpepper pass)
- New York Giants — Taye Barber
- New York Giants — I. Hilliard (K. Collins pass)
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Elling
- New York Giants — B. Conway
- New York Giants — B. Conway
- New York Giants — B. Conway
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the NYG 33 (Q1 10:17) — (10:17) 8-A.Elling 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; New York Giants found the end zone from the MIN 19 (Q1 7:26) — (7:26) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 7:19) — 9-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–6. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the MIN 2 (Q2 3:34) — (3:34) 9-B.Conway 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYG 33 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 1:53) — 8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the MIN 26 (Q2 0:09) — (:09) 9-B.Conway 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the MIN 19 (Q3 13:18) — (13:18) 9-B.Conway 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q3 6:28) — (6:28) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 6:22) — 8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 13–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q4 5:31) — (5:31) 21-T.Barber left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants found the end zone from the MIN 14 (Q4 3:44) — (3:44) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 3:39) — 9-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q4 7:22) — (7:22) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass to 80-J.Shockey to MIN 22 for 46 yards (21-C.Chavous). PENALTY on MIN-99-C.Hovan, Roughing the Passer, 11 yards, enforced at MIN 22.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 5:24) — (5:24) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 82-K.Howry INTERCEPTED by 41-F.Walker at MIN 35. 41-F.Walker to MIN 17 for 18 yards (Team).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 7:16) — (7:16) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 81-N.Burleson pushed ob at NYG 2 for 32 yards (36-S.Williams).
- New York Giants (Q2 11:46) — (11:46) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Chavous at MIN -5. Touchback.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 5:24) — (5:24) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 82-K.Howry INTERCEPTED by 41-F.Walker at MIN 35. 41-F.Walker to MIN 17 for 18 yards (Team).
- New York Giants (Q2 11:46) — (11:46) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Chavous at MIN -5. Touchback.
- New York Giants (Q4 7:22) — (7:22) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass to 80-J.Shockey to MIN 22 for 46 yards (21-C.Chavous). PENALTY on MIN-99-C.Hovan, Roughing the Passer, 11 yards, enforced at MIN 22.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 10:17 · NYG 33 · Score 0-3
(10:17) 8-A.Elling 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 7:26 · MIN 19 · Score 6-3
(7:26) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 7:19 · MIN 2 · Score 7-3
9-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 3:34 · MIN 2 · Score 10-3
(3:34) 9-B.Conway 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · NYG 33 · Score 10-9
(2:00) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 1:53 · NYG 2 · Score 10-10
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 0:09 · MIN 26 · Score 13-10
(:09) 9-B.Conway 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 13:18 · MIN 19 · Score 16-10
(13:18) 9-B.Conway 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 6:28 · NYG 1 · Score 16-16
(6:28) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 6:22 · NYG 2 · Score 16-17
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 5:31 · MIN 2 · Score 22-17
(5:31) 21-T.Barber left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 3:44 · MIN 14 · Score 28-17
(3:44) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 3:39 · MIN 2 · Score 29-17
9-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
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.
- K. Collins (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings on 2003-10-26?
The New York Giants beat the Minnesota Vikings 29-17 in Week 8, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: New York Giants 7, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q2: New York Giants 6, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q3: New York Giants 3, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q4: New York Giants 13, Minnesota Vikings 0; Final: New York Giants 29, Minnesota Vikings 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings?
New York Giants touchdown — I. Hilliard (K. Collins pass) (Q1 7:26) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — R. Moss (D. Culpepper pass) (Q2 2:00) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — R. Moss (D. Culpepper pass) (Q3 6:28) New York Giants touchdown — T. Barber (Q4 5:31) New York Giants touchdown — I. Hilliard (K. Collins pass) (Q4 3:44) Minnesota Vikings field goal — A. Elling (Q1 10:17, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — B. Conway (Q2 3:34, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — B. Conway (Q2 0:09, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — B. Conway (Q3 13:18, 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?
K. Collins (New York Giants), 51.1% completion, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +14.09 total passing EPA. D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 50.0% completion, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -2.68 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings?
K. Collins (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.09 total EPA on Passing plays. across 45 snaps. Their top snap (-5.50 EPA): (11:46) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Chavous at MIN -5. Touchback..
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 6-0 Now 6-1 L
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