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NFL · Week 17 · December 28, 2008 · 12 min read

New York Giants vs. Minnesota Vikings: 2008 Week 17 Recap

Vikings defeat Giants 20–19 in Week 17

B.Berrian led Fantasy Impact as Vikings prevailed in a 19–20 Week 17 finish.

New York Giants 19 12–4
Final 19–20
Minnesota Vikings 20 10–6 Winner
Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
19–20
Halftime
New York Giants 9–10 Minnesota Vikings
Top passer
Trishton Jackson
FantasyHQ MVP
B.Berrian
Game date
December 28, 2008

Top fantasy performers · Giants

  • Derek Carr
    Derek Carr 8/15 · 123 YDS · 1 TD +7.2 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Hixon 4 REC · 62 YDS · 1 TD +6.0 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Moss 2 REC · 43 YDS +4.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • B.Berrian 4 REC · 81 YDS · 1 TD +7.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Barrington Wade
    Barrington Wade 4 REC · 98 YDS +7.2 Fantasy Impact
  • V.Shiancoe 2 REC · 14 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
Minnesota Vikings 20–19 New York Giants
Halftime
New York Giants 9–10 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
B. Berrian
Top passer
Trishton Jackson
Biggest EPA play
(:58) 7-T.Jackson pass short right INTERCEPTED by 37-J.Butler at NYG -2. 37-J.Butler pushe…
Game date
2008-12-28

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the New York Giants 20–19 on 2008-12-28. B. Berrian posted a game-high +7.56 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 19 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4——T
New York Giants9730019
Minnesota Vikings100100020

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

NYGNew York Giants
MINMinnesota Vikings

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 15:00FG
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYG 30
    Score
    0-3

    (15:00) 8-R.Longwell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

  2. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 11:33TD
    APA. Peterson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 67
    Score
    0-9

    (11:33) 28-A.Peterson right tackle for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-93-J.Alford, Defensive Offside, declined.

  3. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 11:22XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    0-10

    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

  4. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 9:40FG
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 33
    Score
    3-10

    (9:40) 5-J.Carney 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.

  5. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 1:07FG
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 12
    Score
    6-10

    (1:07) 5-J.Carney 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.

  6. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 0:04FG
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 24
    Score
    9-10

    (:04) 5-J.Carney 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.

  7. NYGNew York Giants
    Q3 9:34TD
    DHD. Hixon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 23
    Score
    15-10

    (9:34) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass deep right to 87-D.Hixon for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. NYGNew York Giants
    Q3 9:29XP
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    16-10

    5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.

  9. NYGNew York Giants
    Q4 11:25FG
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    19-10

    (11:25) 5-J.Carney 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.

  10. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 9:35TD
    BBB. Berrian

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 54
    Score
    19-16

    (9:35) 7-T.Jackson pass deep left to 87-B.Berrian for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 9:26XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    19-17

    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

  12. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 0:05FG
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYG 32
    Score
    19-20

    (:05) 8-R.Longwell 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1B. Berrian · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.56 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.89 EPA/play
  2. 2Derek CarrDerek Carr · New York Giants · Passing · +7.25 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
  3. 3Barrington WadeBarrington Wade · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.20 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.80 EPA/play
  4. 4D. Hixon · New York Giants · Receiving · +6.00 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
  5. 5S. Moss · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.66 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.33 EPA/play
  6. 6Dyontae JohnsonDyontae Johnson · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.62 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.31 EPA/play
  7. 7V. Shiancoe · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.22 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
  8. 8Shi SmithShi Smith · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.84 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.92 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

B. Berrian — MIN · Receiving

B. Berrian posted the highest total EPA (+7.56) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.89 EPA per play.

B. Berrian's top snap (+4.97 EPA): (9:35) 7-T.Jackson pass deep left to 87-B.Berrian for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-8.23 EPA): Trishton Jackson — (:58) 7-T.Jackson pass short right INTERCEPTED by 37-J.Butler at NYG -2. 37-J.Butler pushed ob at NYG 45 for 47 yards. PENALTY on MIN-7-T.Jackson, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at NYG 45.

Quarterback report card

Trishton Jackson led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Trishton JacksonTrishton Jackson (Minnesota Vikings) · 28 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +3.4% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.45 total EPA
  • E. Manning (New York Giants) · 20 dropbacks · 55.0% completion · +3.7% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.31 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew York GiantsMinnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play+0.067+0.049
Offensive success rate50.6%51.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.216+0.016
Rush EPA/play-0.125-0.137
Defensive EPA/play-0.049-0.067
Defensive success rate48.6%49.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New York Giants +0.07, Minnesota Vikings +0.05) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New York Giants: +0.07 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
  • Minnesota Vikings: +0.05 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
  • Minnesota Vikings: 10 drives, +3.56 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • New York Giants: 10 drives, +5.43 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (Q2 11:33)
  • New York Giants — D. Hixon (Derek Carr pass) (Q3 9:34)
  • Minnesota Vikings — B. Berrian (Trishton Jackson pass) (Q4 9:35)

Field goals

  • Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell (Q2 15:00)
  • New York Giants — J. Carney (Q2 9:40)
  • New York Giants — J. Carney (Q2 1:07)
  • New York Giants — J. Carney (Q2 0:04)
  • New York Giants — J. Carney (Q4 11:25)
  • Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell (Q4 0:05)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–9. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the NYG 30 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 8-R.Longwell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYG 67 (Q2 11:33) — (11:33) 28-A.Peterson right tackle for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-93-J.Alford, Defensive Offside, declined.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 11:22) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the MIN 33 (Q2 9:40) — (9:40) 5-J.Carney 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the MIN 12 (Q2 1:07) — (1:07) 5-J.Carney 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the MIN 24 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 5-J.Carney 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles..

The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the MIN 23 (Q3 9:34) — (9:34) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass deep right to 87-D.Hixon for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 9:29) — 5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the MIN 2 (Q4 11:25) — (11:25) 5-J.Carney 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYG 54 (Q4 9:35) — (9:35) 7-T.Jackson pass deep left to 87-B.Berrian for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 9:26) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the NYG 32 (Q4 0:05) — (:05) 8-R.Longwell 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:05) — (:05) 8-R.Longwell 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. [WPA +53.8% · EPA +0.91]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q3 0:58) — (:58) 7-T.Jackson pass short right INTERCEPTED by 37-J.Butler at NYG -2. 37-J.Butler pushed ob at NYG 45 for 47 yards. PENALTY on MIN-7-T.Jackson, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at NYG 45. [WPA -25.9% · EPA -8.23]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 9:35) — (9:35) 7-T.Jackson pass deep left to 87-B.Berrian for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +20.9% · EPA +4.97]
  • New York Giants (Q4 3:22) — (3:22) 5-J.Carney 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles. [WPA -16.3% · EPA -3.41]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-T.Jackson pass short right to 87-B.Berrian pushed ob at NYG 46 for 9 yards (35-K.Dockery). [WPA +14.9% · EPA +1.44]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q3 0:58) — (:58) 7-T.Jackson pass short right INTERCEPTED by 37-J.Butler at NYG -2. 37-J.Butler pushed ob at NYG 45 for 47 yards. PENALTY on MIN-7-T.Jackson, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at NYG 45. [WPA -25.9% · EPA -8.23]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 11:33) — (11:33) 28-A.Peterson right tackle for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-93-J.Alford, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +12.7% · EPA +5.58]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 9:35) — (9:35) 7-T.Jackson pass deep left to 87-B.Berrian for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +20.9% · EPA +4.97]
  • New York Giants (Q4 13:31) — (13:31) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass deep middle to 83-S.Moss to MIN 8 for 27 yards (20-M.Williams). [WPA +7.1% · EPA +3.56]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · NYG 30 · Score 0-3
    (15:00) 8-R.Longwell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  2. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 11:33 · NYG 67 · Score 0-9
    (11:33) 28-A.Peterson right tackle for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-93-J.Alford, Defensive Offside, declined.
  3. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 11:22 · NYG 2 · Score 0-10
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  4. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 9:40 · MIN 33 · Score 3-10
    (9:40) 5-J.Carney 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
  5. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 1:07 · MIN 12 · Score 6-10
    (1:07) 5-J.Carney 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
  6. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · MIN 24 · Score 9-10
    (:04) 5-J.Carney 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
  7. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 9:34 · MIN 23 · Score 15-10
    (9:34) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass deep right to 87-D.Hixon for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 9:29 · MIN 2 · Score 16-10
    5-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
  9. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 11:25 · MIN 2 · Score 19-10
    (11:25) 5-J.Carney 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-93-J.Alford, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
  10. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 9:35 · NYG 54 · Score 19-16
    (9:35) 7-T.Jackson pass deep left to 87-B.Berrian for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 9:26 · NYG 2 · Score 19-17
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  12. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 0:05 · NYG 32 · Score 19-20
    (:05) 8-R.Longwell 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • B. Berrian (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Trishton Jackson (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings on 2008-12-28?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the New York Giants 20-19 in Week 17, 2008.

What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings?

Q2: New York Giants 9, Minnesota Vikings 10; Q3: New York Giants 7, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q4: New York Giants 3, Minnesota Vikings 10; Final: New York Giants 19, Minnesota Vikings 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings?

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q2 11:33) New York Giants touchdown — D. Hixon (D. Carr pass) (Q3 9:34) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — B. Berrian (T. Jackson pass) (Q4 9:35) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Carney (Q2 9:40, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Carney (Q2 1:07, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Carney (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Carney (Q4 11:25, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q4 0:05, 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?

Trishton Jackson (Minnesota Vikings), 57.1% completion, +3.4% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.45 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 55.0% completion, +3.7% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.31 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings?

B. Berrian (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.56 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+4.97 EPA): (9:35) 7-T.Jackson pass deep left to 87-B.Berrian for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. Minnesota Vikings won 20-19 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

New York Giants

Entered 12-3 Now 12-4 L

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 9-6 Now 10-6 W

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