Game story
In Week 17 of the 2009 NFL season on 2010-01-03, the Minnesota Vikings took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 44–7 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings) paced the passing game, with +22.50 total EPA, and +16.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +22.50 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+7.0% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Minnesota Vikings changed the game: (10:57) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 18-S.Rice to NYG 31 for 50 yards (29-D.J.Johnson).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 24 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 44 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Favre · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +22.50 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 2 S. Rice · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +12.02 total EPA · 6 snaps · +2.00 EPA/play
- 3 V. Shiancoe · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.20 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 4 B. Berrian · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.94 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
- 5 D. Hagan · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.61 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
- 6 N. Tahi · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.49 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.49 EPA/play
- 7 T. Jackson · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +2.31 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 8 R. Barden · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.97 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Favre — MIN · Passing
B. Favre posted the highest total EPA (+22.50) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Minnesota Vikings's efficiency. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.64 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.03 EPA) came from New York Giants: (7:58) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 9 for -6 yards (69-J.Allen). FUMBLES (69-J.Allen), RECOVERED by MIN-69-J.Allen at NYG 10. 69-J.Allen to NYG 8 for 2 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
- Minnesota Vikings — V. Shiancoe (B. Favre pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson
- Minnesota Vikings — S. Rice (B. Favre pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — S. Rice (B. Favre pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — N. Tahi (B. Favre pass)
- New York Giants — D. Ware
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYG 10 (Q1 58:03) — (13:03) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 81-V.Shiancoe for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 57:57) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 24–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the NYG 18 (Q2 44:49) — (14:49) 8-R.Longwell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q2 38:56) — (8:56) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 38:52) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYG 4 (Q2 32:45) — (2:45) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 18-S.Rice for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 32:39) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYG 12 (Q2 30:11) — (:11) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 18-S.Rice for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 30:07) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 13–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the NYG 6 (Q3 23:08) — (8:08) 8-R.Longwell 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q3 21:18) — (6:18) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 38-N.Tahi for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 21:13) — 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 9 (Q3 15:10) — (:10) 8-R.Longwell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q4 9:17) — (9:17) 79-G.Whimper reported in as eligible. 28-D.Ware left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 9:11) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 40:57) — (10:57) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 18-S.Rice to NYG 31 for 50 yards (29-D.J.Johnson).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 54:55) — (9:55) 4-B.Favre pass deep left to 87-B.Berrian to NYG 40 for 40 yards (35-K.Dockery).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 58:46) — (13:46) 12-P.Harvin left end to NYG 10 for 22 yards (26-A.Rouse).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 59:19) — (14:19) 29-C.Taylor right guard to NYG 32 for 10 yards (24-T.Thomas).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 47:30) — (2:30) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 87-B.Berrian to NYG 45 for 10 yards (35-K.Dockery).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Giants (Q3 22:58) — (7:58) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 9 for -6 yards (69-J.Allen). FUMBLES (69-J.Allen), RECOVERED by MIN-69-J.Allen at NYG 10. 69-J.Allen to NYG 8 for 2 yards (66-D.Diehl).
- New York Giants (Q2 32:31) — (2:31) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle intended for 89-K.Boss INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Greenway at NYG 40. 52-C.Greenway to NYG 40 for no gain (89-K.Boss). FUMBLES (89-K.Boss), recovered by MIN-51
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 30:11) — (:11) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 18-S.Rice for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 40:57) — (10:57) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 18-S.Rice to NYG 31 for 50 yards (29-D.J.Johnson).
Quarterback report card
B.Favre led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Favre (Minnesota Vikings) · 35 dropbacks · 71.4% completion · +16.3% CPOE · +0.64 EPA/play · +22.50 total EPA
- E.Manning (New York Giants) · 26 dropbacks · 65.4% completion · +3.9% CPOE · -0.41 EPA/play · -10.55 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Giants | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.254 | +0.238 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.7% | 53.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.387 | +0.605 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.258 | -0.094 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.238 | +0.254 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.8% | 52.3% |
By the numbers
Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.24 vs -0.25), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, +22.37 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 11 drives, -16.48 total EPA, 1 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.
- B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- B. Favre (MIN) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- E. Manning (NYG) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 58:03 · NYG 10 · Score 0-6
(13:03) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 81-V.Shiancoe for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 57:57 · NYG 2 · Score 0-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 44:49 · NYG 18 · Score 0-10
(14:49) 8-R.Longwell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 38:56 · NYG 1 · Score 0-16
(8:56) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 38:52 · NYG 2 · Score 0-17
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 32:45 · NYG 4 · Score 0-23
(2:45) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 18-S.Rice for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 32:39 · NYG 2 · Score 0-24
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 30:11 · NYG 12 · Score 0-30
(:11) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 18-S.Rice for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 30:07 · NYG 2 · Score 0-31
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 23:08 · NYG 6 · Score 0-34
(8:08) 8-R.Longwell 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 21:18 · NYG 1 · Score 0-40
(6:18) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 38-N.Tahi for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 21:13 · NYG 2 · Score 0-41
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 15:10 · NYG 9 · Score 0-44
(:10) 8-R.Longwell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 9:17 · MIN 1 · Score 6-44
(9:17) 79-G.Whimper reported in as eligible. 28-D.Ware left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 9:11 · MIN 2 · Score 7-44
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the New York Giants 44-7 in Week 17, 2009 on 2010-01-03.
What was the final score of New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings?
The final score was New York Giants 7, Minnesota Vikings 44 (NYG 7-44 MIN) in Week 17, 2009 on 2010-01-03.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: New York Giants 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: New York Giants 0, Minnesota Vikings 24; Q3: New York Giants 0, Minnesota Vikings 13; Q4: New York Giants 7, Minnesota Vikings 0; Final: New York Giants 7, Minnesota Vikings 44.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — V. Shiancoe (B. Favre pass) (Q1 58:03) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q2 38:56) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — S. Rice (B. Favre pass) (Q2 32:45) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — S. Rice (B. Favre pass) (Q2 30:11) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — N. Tahi (B. Favre pass) (Q3 21:18) New York Giants touchdown — D. Ware (Q4 9:17) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 44:49, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q3 23:08, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q3 15:10, 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?
B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings), 71.4% completion, +16.3% CPOE, +0.64 EPA per dropback, +22.50 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 65.4% completion, +3.9% CPOE, -0.41 EPA per dropback, -10.55 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings?
B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings) led the game in total EPA with +22.50 on passing plays. across 35 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.03 EPA): (7:58) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 9 for -6 yards (69-J.Allen). FUMBLES (69-J.Allen), RECOVERED by MIN-69-J.Allen at NYG 10. 69-J.Allen to NYG 8 for 2 yards (66-D.Diehl).. The biggest win-probability swing was +7.0%.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 8-7 Now 8-8 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 11-4 Now 12-4 W
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