Game story
In Week 16 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-12-24, the Minnesota Vikings took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 27–24 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 37 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) paced the passing game, with -1.06 total EPA, and +2.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, D. Slayton (New York Giants) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.15 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+29.9% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Minnesota Vikings changed the game: (:04) 1-G.Joseph 61 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | 0 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 24 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 27 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Slayton · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.15 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 2 S. Barkley · New York Giants · Rushing · +4.82 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 3 J. Jefferson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.17 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 4 T. Hockenson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.06 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 5 R. James · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.02 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 6 J. Mundt · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.27 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
- 7 S. Barkley · New York Giants · Receiving · +0.76 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 8 K. Cousins · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +0.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Slayton — NYG · Receiving
D. Slayton posted the highest total EPA (+5.15) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Giants's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.86 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.63 EPA) came from New York Giants: (11:50) 8-D.Jones pass short middle intended for 18-I.Hodgins INTERCEPTED by 7-P.Peterson [94-D.Tomlinson] at MIN 18. 7-P.Peterson pushed ob at MIN 29 for 11 yards (78-A.Thomas).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — T. Hockenson (K. Cousins pass)
- New York Giants — I. Hodgins (D. Jones pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — T. Hockenson (K. Cousins pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — J. Jefferson (K. Cousins pass)
- New York Giants — S. Barkley
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — G. Joseph
- New York Giants — G. Gano
- New York Giants — G. Gano
- New York Giants — G. Gano
- Minnesota Vikings — G. Joseph
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
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 12 (Q1 48:23); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q1 48:17) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the NYG 22 (Q2 39:45) — (9:45) 1-G.Joseph 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; New York Giants found the end zone from the MIN 7 (Q2 34:30) — (4:30) 8-D.Jones pass short right to 18-I.Hodgins for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 34:23) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 6–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the MIN 26 (Q3 26:22) — (11:22) 9-G.Gano 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the MIN 25 (Q3 19:35) — (4:35) 9-G.Gano 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 26–11. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYG 15 (Q4 14:18) — (14:18) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 87-T.Hockenson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 14:12) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the MIN 37 (Q4 6:29) — (6:29) 9-G.Gano 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYG 17 (Q4 3:06) — (3:06) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 18-J.Jefferson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-J.Ward].; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYG 15 (Q4 3:00) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; New York Giants found the end zone from the MIN 27 (Q4 2:07) — (2:07) (Shotgun) 26-S.Barkley left guard for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants registered a safety from the MIN 2 (Q4 2:01) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-D.Jones pass to 82-D.Bellinger is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the NYG 42 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 1-G.Joseph 61 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal (Q4 0:00) — END GAME.
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 1-G.Joseph 61 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
- New York Giants (Q4 11:50) — (11:50) 8-D.Jones pass short middle intended for 18-I.Hodgins INTERCEPTED by 7-P.Peterson [94-D.Tomlinson] at MIN 18. 7-P.Peterson pushed ob at MIN 29 for 11 yards (78-A.Thomas).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 18-J.Jefferson to NYG 42 for 17 yards (20-J.Love).
- New York Giants (Q4 2:07) — (2:07) (Shotgun) 26-S.Barkley left guard for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q4 4:10) — (4:10) 6-J.Gillan punt is BLOCKED by 44-J.Metellus, Center-58-C.Kreiter, recovered by NYG-20-J.Love at NYG 23. 20-J.Love to NYG 29 for 6 yards (45-T.Dye).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Giants (Q4 11:50) — (11:50) 8-D.Jones pass short middle intended for 18-I.Hodgins INTERCEPTED by 7-P.Peterson [94-D.Tomlinson] at MIN 18. 7-P.Peterson pushed ob at MIN 29 for 11 yards (78-A.Thomas).
- New York Giants (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 8-D.Jones pass short left to 82-D.Bellinger to MIN 23 for 16 yards (33-B.Asamoah). FUMBLES (33-B.Asamoah), RECOVERED by MIN-33-B.Asamoah at MIN 24. 33-B.Asamoah to MIN 36 for 12 yards (78-A.Th
- New York Giants (Q4 2:07) — (2:07) (Shotgun) 26-S.Barkley left guard for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 3:06) — (3:06) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 18-J.Jefferson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-J.Ward].
Quarterback report card
K.Cousins led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) · 52 dropbacks · 65.4% completion · +2.3% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -1.06 total EPA
- D.Jones (New York Giants) · 52 dropbacks · 57.7% completion · +2.7% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -2.39 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Giants | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.014 | +0.010 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.8% | 46.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.046 | -0.020 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.227 | -0.004 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.010 | -0.014 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.3% | 51.2% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New York Giants +0.01, Minnesota Vikings +0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Minnesota Vikings: 12 drives, +0.94 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 11 drives, +1.16 total EPA, 5 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- D. Slayton (New York Giants) 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 48:23 · NYG 12 · Score 0-6
(3:23) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 87-T.Hockenson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYG-99-L.Williams, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between down - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 48:17 · NYG 15 · Score 0-7
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 39:45 · NYG 22 · Score 0-10
(9:45) 1-G.Joseph 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 34:30 · MIN 7 · Score 6-10
(4:30) 8-D.Jones pass short right to 18-I.Hodgins for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 34:23 · MIN 15 · Score 7-10
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 26:22 · MIN 26 · Score 10-10
(11:22) 9-G.Gano 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 19:35 · MIN 25 · Score 13-10
(4:35) 9-G.Gano 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 14:18 · NYG 15 · Score 13-16
(14:18) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 87-T.Hockenson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 14:12 · NYG 15 · Score 13-17
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 6:29 · MIN 37 · Score 16-17
(6:29) 9-G.Gano 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 3:06 · NYG 17 · Score 16-23
(3:06) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 18-J.Jefferson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-J.Ward]. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+7) — Q4 3:00 · NYG 15 · Score 16-24
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 2:07 · MIN 27 · Score 22-24
(2:07) (Shotgun) 26-S.Barkley left guard for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants Safety (+2) — Q4 2:01 · MIN 2 · Score 24-24
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-D.Jones pass to 82-D.Bellinger is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 0:04 · NYG 42 · Score 24-27
(:04) 1-G.Joseph 61 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 0:00 · Score 24-27
END GAME
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the New York Giants 27-24 in Week 16, 2022 on 2022-12-24.
What was the final score of New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings?
The final score was New York Giants 24, Minnesota Vikings 27 (NYG 24-27 MIN) in Week 16, 2022 on 2022-12-24.
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 7, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q3: New York Giants 6, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q4: New York Giants 11, Minnesota Vikings 26; Final: New York Giants 24, Minnesota Vikings 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — T. Hockenson (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 48:23) New York Giants touchdown — I. Hodgins (D. Jones pass) (Q2 34:30) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — T. Hockenson (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 14:18) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Jefferson (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 3:06) New York Giants touchdown — S. Barkley (Q4 2:07) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Joseph (Q2 39:45, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q3 26:22, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q3 19:35, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q4 6:29, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Joseph (Q4 0:04, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:00, 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. Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 65.4% completion, +2.3% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -1.06 total passing EPA. D. Jones (New York Giants), 57.7% completion, +2.7% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -2.39 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings?
D. Slayton (New York Giants) led the game in total EPA with +5.15 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.63 EPA): (11:50) 8-D.Jones pass short middle intended for 18-I.Hodgins INTERCEPTED by 7-P.Peterson [94-D.Tomlinson] at MIN 18. 7-P.Peterson pushed ob at MIN 29 for 11 yards (78-A.Thomas).. The biggest win-probability swing was +29.9%.
Was New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Minnesota Vikings won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 8-5 Now 8-6 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 11-3 Now 12-3 W
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