New York Giants vs. Minnesota Vikings: 2010 Week 14 Recap

Game story

In Week 14 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-12-13, the New York Giants took care of business against the Minnesota Vikings, pulling away with a 21–3 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

E. Manning (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with -4.02 total EPA, and -6.7% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, A. Bradshaw (New York Giants) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.56 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+16.9% win probability) landed in the second quarter when New York Giants changed the game: (11:15) 27-B.Jacobs left end to MIN 14 for 73 yards (20-M.Williams).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 A. Bradshaw · New York Giants · Rushing · +4.56 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
2. 2 B. Jacobs · New York Giants · Rushing · +4.34 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
3. 3 H. Nicks · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
4. 4 B. Pascoe · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.10 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
5. 5 G. Lewis · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.86 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
6. 6 D. Ware · New York Giants · Receiving · +0.37 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
7. 7 L. Booker · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.29 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
8. 8 J. Kleinsasser · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.09 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• New York Giants — B. Jacobs (Q2 38:14)
• New York Giants — K. Boss (E. Manning pass) (Q2 30:08)
• New York Giants — A. Bradshaw (Q3 17:55)

Field goals

• Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell (Q1 50:28)

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 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the NYG 3 (Q1 50:28) — (5:28) 8-R.Longwell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q2 38:14); New York Giants added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 38:11) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels.; New York Giants found the end zone from the MIN 6 (Q2 30:08); New York Giants added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 30:03) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels..

The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the MIN 30 (Q3 30:00) — 8-R.Longwell kicks 69 yards from MIN 30 to NYG 1. 28-D.Ware to NYG 20 for 19 yards (54-J.Brinkley).; New York Giants found the end zone from the MIN 48 (Q3 17:55) — (2:55) 65-W.Beatty reported in as eligible. 44-A.Bradshaw left tackle for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the MIN 7 (Q3 17:46) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• New York Giants (Q2 41:15) — (11:15) 27-B.Jacobs left end to MIN 14 for 73 yards (20-M.Williams). [WPA +16.9% · EPA +5.43]
• Minnesota Vikings (Q1 59:55) — (14:55) 7-T.Jackson pass short left to 87-B.Berrian to MIN 38 for 8 yards (24-T.Thomas). [WPA +10.4% · EPA +0.59]
• New York Giants (Q1 55:11) — (10:11) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right intended for 88-H.Nicks INTERCEPTED by 41-F.Walker at NYG 44. 41-F.Walker to NYG 34 for 10 yards (76-C.Snee). [WPA -9.6% · EPA -2.62]
• New York Giants (Q2 44:56) — (14:56) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 82-M.Manningham INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Allen at MIN 41. 21-A.Allen to MIN 41 for no gain (82-M.Manningham). [WPA -7.9% · EPA -2.60]
• Minnesota Vikings (Q3 26:31) — (11:31) 7-T.Jackson pass short left intended for 18-S.Rice INTERCEPTED by 53-K.Bulluck [91-J.Tuck] at NYG 32. 53-K.Bulluck ran ob at NYG 33 for 1 yard. [WPA -7.9% · EPA -4.09]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• New York Giants (Q2 41:15) — (11:15) 27-B.Jacobs left end to MIN 14 for 73 yards (20-M.Williams). [WPA +16.9% · EPA +5.43]
• New York Giants (Q3 17:55) — (2:55) 65-W.Beatty reported in as eligible. 44-A.Bradshaw left tackle for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.9% · EPA +4.59]
• Minnesota Vikings (Q3 16:16) — (1:16) (Shotgun) 7-T.Jackson pass deep left to 18-S.Rice to NYG 40 for 22 yards (21-K.Phillips). PENALTY on NYG, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced at NYG 40. Penalty given to NYG bench. [WPA +1.9% · EPA +4.38]
• Minnesota Vikings (Q3 26:31) — (11:31) 7-T.Jackson pass short left intended for 18-S.Rice INTERCEPTED by 53-K.Bulluck [91-J.Tuck] at NYG 32. 53-K.Bulluck ran ob at NYG 33 for 1 yard. [WPA -7.9% · EPA -4.09]

Quarterback report card

E.Manning led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• E.Manning (New York Giants) · 37 dropbacks · 59.5% completion · -6.7% CPOE · -0.11 EPA/play · -4.02 total EPA
• T.Jackson (Minnesota Vikings) · 36 dropbacks · 41.7% completion · -12.9% CPOE · -0.29 EPA/play · -10.39 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.23), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Minnesota Vikings: 14 drives, -19.13 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
• New York Giants: 14 drives, -0.71 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

• New York Giants leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• A. Bradshaw (New York Giants) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• E. Manning (NYG) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
• T. Jackson (MIN) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 50:28 · NYG 3 · Score 0-3
   (5:28) 8-R.Longwell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
2. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 38:14 · MIN 1 · Score 6-3
   (8:14) 65-W.Beatty and 77-K.Boothe reported in as eligible. 27-B.Jacobs right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-51-B.Leber, Defensive Offside, declin
3. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 38:11 · MIN 2 · Score 7-3
   9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels.
4. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 30:08 · MIN 6 · Score 13-3
   (:08) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 89-K.Boss for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was
5. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 30:03 · MIN 2 · Score 14-3
   9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels.
6. New York Giants TD (+7) — Q3 30:00 · MIN 30 · Score 14-3
   8-R.Longwell kicks 69 yards from MIN 30 to NYG 1. 28-D.Ware to NYG 20 for 19 yards (54-J.Brinkley).
7. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 17:55 · MIN 48 · Score 20-3
   (2:55) 65-W.Beatty reported in as eligible. 44-A.Bradshaw left tackle for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 17:46 · MIN 7 · Score 21-3
   9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels.