New York Giants vs. New England Patriots: 2003 Week 6 Recap

Game story

In Week 6 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-10-12, the New England Patriots took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 17–6 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

K. Collins (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with -7.17 total EPA.

On the individual side, J. Shockey (New York Giants) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.81 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-21.0% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when New York Giants changed the game: (12:33) 21-T.Barber left end to NYG 39 for -3 yards (38-T.Poole). FUMBLES (38-T.Poole), RECOVERED by NE-58-M.Chatham at NYG 38. 58-M.Chatham for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NE-37-R.Harrison, Unnec

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 J. Shockey · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.81 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
2. 2 A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.61 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
3. 3 D. Patten · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.53 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
4. 4 I. Hilliard · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.37 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
5. 5 M. Rivers · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.67 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
6. 6 D. Givens · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.21 EPA/play
7. 7 T. Barber · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.71 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
8. 8 B. Johnson · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.10 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.10 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 England Patriots — T. Barber (Q1 57:33)
• New England Patriots — M. Cloud (Q3 19:24)

Field goals

• New York Giants — B. Conway (Q1 53:13)
• New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri (Q3 25:43)
• New York Giants — B. Conway (Q4 13:47)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–3. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 58 (Q1 57:33); New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 57:24) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the NE 5 (Q1 53:13) — (8:13) 9-B.Conway 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles..

The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYG 10 (Q3 25:43) — (10:43) 4-A.Vinatieri 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q3 19:24) — (4:24) 90-Klecko eligible. 21-M.Cloud left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 19:22) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter..

The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the NE 16 (Q4 13:47) — (13:47) 9-B.Conway 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles..

Turning points

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

• New York Giants (Q1 57:33) — (12:33) 21-T.Barber left end to NYG 39 for -3 yards (38-T.Poole). FUMBLES (38-T.Poole), RECOVERED by NE-58-M.Chatham at NYG 38. 58-M.Chatham for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NE-37-R.Harrison, Unnec [WPA -21.0% · EPA -8.40]
• New York Giants (Q2 32:45) — (2:45) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 80-J.Shockey INTERCEPTED by 37-R.Harrison (93-R.Seymour) at NE 13. 37-R.Harrison to NE 15 for 2 yards (21-T.Barber). [WPA -12.8% · EPA -3.11]
• New England Patriots (Q1 58:11) — (13:11) 4-A.Vinatieri 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. [WPA -9.8% · EPA -2.53]
• New York Giants (Q2 40:45) — (10:45) 9-B.Conway 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles. [WPA -9.1% · EPA -3.36]
• New York Giants (Q2 34:20) — (4:20) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer to NE 23 for 11 yards (24-T.Law). [WPA +8.9% · EPA +1.68]

Impact plays

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

• New York Giants (Q1 57:33) — (12:33) 21-T.Barber left end to NYG 39 for -3 yards (38-T.Poole). FUMBLES (38-T.Poole), RECOVERED by NE-58-M.Chatham at NYG 38. 58-M.Chatham for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NE-37-R.Harrison, Unnec [WPA -21.0% · EPA -8.40]
• New York Giants (Q1 59:54) — (14:54) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 88-I.Hilliard INTERCEPTED by 38-T.Poole (93-R.Seymour) at NYG 41. 38-T.Poole pushed ob at NYG 28 for 13 yards (77-L.Petitgout). [WPA -8.3% · EPA -4.57]
• New York Giants (Q2 40:45) — (10:45) 9-B.Conway 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles. [WPA -9.1% · EPA -3.36]
• New England Patriots (Q3 22:37) — (7:37) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 87-D.Givens pushed ob at NE 30 for 21 yards (24-W.Peterson). [WPA +8.2% · EPA +3.21]

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) · 62 dropbacks · 56.5% completion · -0.12 EPA/play · -7.17 total EPA
• T.Brady (New England Patriots) · 27 dropbacks · 29.6% completion · -0.22 EPA/play · -5.99 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New York Giants -0.20, New England Patriots -0.15) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

• New England Patriots: 14 drives, -11.50 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
• New York Giants: 13 drives, -20.55 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

• New England Patriots leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• J. Shockey (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.

1. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 57:33 · NE 58 · Score 0-6
   (12:33) 21-T.Barber left end to NYG 39 for -3 yards (38-T.Poole). FUMBLES (38-T.Poole), RECOVERED by NE-58-M.Chatham at NYG 38. 58-M.Chatham for 38 yards, TOUCH
2. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 57:24 · NYG 2 · Score 0-7
   4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
3. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 53:13 · NE 5 · Score 3-7
   (8:13) 9-B.Conway 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
4. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 25:43 · NYG 10 · Score 3-10
   (10:43) 4-A.Vinatieri 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
5. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 19:24 · NYG 1 · Score 3-16
   (4:24) 90-Klecko eligible. 21-M.Cloud left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
6. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 19:22 · NYG 2 · Score 3-17
   4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
7. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 13:47 · NE 16 · Score 6-17
   (13:47) 9-B.Conway 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles.