Quick answer
- Winner
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Final score
- Philadelphia Eagles 24–21 New York Giants
- Halftime
- Halftime score unavailable
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Clarence Lewis
- Top passer
- D. McNabb
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:45) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Collins right side latera…
- Game date
- 2001-12-30
Game summary
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the New York Giants 24–21 on 2001-12-30. Clarence Lewis posted a game-high +7.32 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 0 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
 Philadelphia Eagles | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants
(8:54) 5-D.McNabb pass to 89-C.Lewis for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Lewis runs quick slant and beats Giants' Barrow for TD.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(12:45) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Collins right side lateral to Barber who pitches back to Collins and finds Toomer open at the 25 yd line who runs in for a touchdown.
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.
(2:40) 8-M.Andersen 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.
(14:19) 5-D.McNabb pass to 80-J.Thrash for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. McNabb sideline pass to Thrash for a touchdown.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(8:48) 8-M.Andersen 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.
(2:48) 27-R.Dayne right tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Giants' Dayne hits right side hole past Eagles' Burgess, Caldwell & Emmons.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 21-T.Barber rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(1:53) 5-D.McNabb pass to 89-C.Lewis for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Lewis runs slant to deep end zone and grabs ball through hands of Giants' Barrow.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(:11) 2-D.Akers 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
PHIPhiladelphia EaglesFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 8:54TD Clarence LewisPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 5
- Score
- 0-6
(8:54) 5-D.McNabb pass to 89-C.Lewis for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Lewis runs quick slant and beats Giants' Barrow for TD.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 8:49XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 0-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 12:45TD ATA. ToomerPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 60
- Score
- 6-7
(12:45) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Collins right side lateral to Barber who pitches back to Collins and finds Toomer open at the 25 yd line who runs in for a touchdown.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 12:34XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 7-7
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 2:40FG MAM. AndersenPoints+3
- Yard line
- PHI 7
- Score
- 10-7
(2:40) 8-M.Andersen 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 14:19TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYG 57
- Score
- 10-13
(14:19) 5-D.McNabb pass to 80-J.Thrash for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. McNabb sideline pass to Thrash for a touchdown.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 14:11XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 10-14
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 8:48FG MAM. AndersenPoints+3
- Yard line
- PHI 13
- Score
- 13-14
(8:48) 8-M.Andersen 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 2:48TD RDR. DaynePoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 16
- Score
- 19-14
(2:48) 27-R.Dayne right tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Giants' Dayne hits right side hole past Eagles' Burgess, Caldwell & Emmons.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 2:43Safety TBTaye BarberPoints+2
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 21-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 21-T.Barber rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 1:53TD Clarence LewisPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 7
- Score
- 21-20
(1:53) 5-D.McNabb pass to 89-C.Lewis for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Lewis runs slant to deep end zone and grabs ball through hands of Giants' Barrow.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 1:49XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 21-21
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 0:11FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 17
- Score
- 21-24
(:11) 2-D.Akers 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Clarence Lewis · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +7.32 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 2Jamari Thrash · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +6.12 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 3D. McNabb · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +5.49 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 4K. Collins · New York Giants · Passing · +3.16 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 5R. Dayne · New York Giants · Rushing · +3.14 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 6A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.09 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 7Taye Barber · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.91 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 8F. Mitchell · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.20 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.55 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
Clarence Lewis — PHI · Receiving
Clarence Lewis posted the highest total EPA (+7.32) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.92 EPA per play.
Clarence Lewis's top snap (+2.89 EPA): (8:54) 5-D.McNabb pass to 89-C.Lewis for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Lewis runs quick slant and beats Giants' Barrow for TD.
Biggest single play (+5.74 EPA): K. Collins — (12:45) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Collins right side lateral to Barber who pitches back to Collins and finds Toomer open at the 25 yd line who runs in for a touchdown.
Quarterback report card
D. McNabb led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 48 dropbacks · 43.8% completion · +0.11 EPA/play · +5.49 total EPA
- K. Collins (New York Giants) · 42 dropbacks · 52.4% completion · +0.08 EPA/play · +3.16 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | Philadelphia Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.043 | +0.044 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.7% | 44.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.075 | +0.132 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.057 | -0.182 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.044 | -0.043 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.0% | 56.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New York Giants +0.04, Philadelphia Eagles +0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: +0.04 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Philadelphia Eagles: +0.04 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: 15 drives, +3.74 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 14 drives, +4.00 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Philadelphia Eagles — Clarence Lewis (D. McNabb pass)
- New York Giants — A. Toomer (K. Collins pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — Jamari Thrash (D. McNabb pass)
- New York Giants — R. Dayne
- Philadelphia Eagles — Clarence Lewis (D. McNabb pass)
Field goals
- New York Giants — M. Andersen
- New York Giants — M. Andersen
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYG 5 (Q1 8:54) — (8:54) 5-D.McNabb pass to 89-C.Lewis for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Lewis runs quick slant and beats Giants' Barrow for TD.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 8:49) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 10–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the PHI 60 (Q3 12:45); New York Giants added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 12:34) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the PHI 7 (Q3 2:40) — (2:40) 8-M.Andersen 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett..
The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 17–11. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYG 57 (Q4 14:19) — (14:19) 5-D.McNabb pass to 80-J.Thrash for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. McNabb sideline pass to Thrash for a touchdown.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 14:11) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the PHI 13 (Q4 8:48) — (8:48) 8-M.Andersen 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.; New York Giants found the end zone from the PHI 16 (Q4 2:48) — (2:48) 27-R.Dayne right tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Giants' Dayne hits right side hole past Eagles' Burgess, Caldwell & Emmons.; New York Giants registered a safety from the PHI 2 (Q4 2:43) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 21-T.Barber rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NYG 7 (Q4 1:53); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 1:49) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NYG 17 (Q4 0:11) — (:11) 2-D.Akers 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 14:19) — (14:19) 5-D.McNabb pass to 80-J.Thrash for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. McNabb sideline pass to Thrash for a touchdown.
- New York Giants (Q3 12:45) — (12:45) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Collins right side lateral to Barber who pitches back to Collins and finds Toomer open at the 25 yd line who runs in for a touchdown.
- New York Giants (Q4 2:48) — (2:48) 27-R.Dayne right tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Giants' Dayne hits right side hole past Eagles' Burgess, Caldwell & Emmons.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 5-D.McNabb pass to 80-J.Thrash pushed ob at NYG 7 for 32 yards (20-S.Garnes).
- New York Giants (Q4 4:20) — (4:20) 21-T.Barber right end pushed ob at PHI 28 for 23 yards (43-D.Moore).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q3 12:45) — (12:45) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Collins right side lateral to Barber who pitches back to Collins and finds Toomer open at the 25 yd line who runs in for a touchdown.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 14:19) — (14:19) 5-D.McNabb pass to 80-J.Thrash for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. McNabb sideline pass to Thrash for a touchdown.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 4:40) — (4:40) 5-D.McNabb sacked at PHI 48 for -14 yards (sack split by 58-M.Barrow and 92-M.Strahan). FUMBLES (58-M.Barrow), touched at PHI 48, RECOVERED by NYG-58-M.Barrow at PHI 48.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 10:26) — (10:26) 5-D.McNabb pass incomplete to 87-T.Pinkston (25-W.Allen). PENALTY on NYG-25-W.Allen, Defensive Pass Interference, 44 yards, enforced at PHI 7 - No Play.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 8:54 · NYG 5 · Score 0-6
(8:54) 5-D.McNabb pass to 89-C.Lewis for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Lewis runs quick slant and beats Giants' Barrow for TD. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 8:49 · NYG 2 · Score 0-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 12:45 · PHI 60 · Score 6-7
(12:45) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Collins right side lateral to Barber who pitches back to Collins and finds Toomer open at the 25 yd line who runs in for a touchdown. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 12:34 · PHI 2 · Score 7-7
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 2:40 · PHI 7 · Score 10-7
(2:40) 8-M.Andersen 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 14:19 · NYG 57 · Score 10-13
(14:19) 5-D.McNabb pass to 80-J.Thrash for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. McNabb sideline pass to Thrash for a touchdown. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 14:11 · NYG 2 · Score 10-14
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 8:48 · PHI 13 · Score 13-14
(8:48) 8-M.Andersen 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 2:48 · PHI 16 · Score 19-14
(2:48) 27-R.Dayne right tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Giants' Dayne hits right side hole past Eagles' Burgess, Caldwell & Emmons. - New York Giants Safety (+2) — Q4 2:43 · PHI 2 · Score 21-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 21-T.Barber rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 1:53 · NYG 7 · Score 21-20
(1:53) 5-D.McNabb pass to 89-C.Lewis for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Lewis runs slant to deep end zone and grabs ball through hands of Giants' Barrow. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 1:49 · NYG 2 · Score 21-21
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 0:11 · NYG 17 · Score 21-24
(:11) 2-D.Akers 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Clarence Lewis (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2001-12-30?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the New York Giants 24-21 in Week 16, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Q1: New York Giants 0, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q3: New York Giants 10, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q4: New York Giants 11, Philadelphia Eagles 17; Final: New York Giants 21, Philadelphia Eagles 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — C. Lewis (D. McNabb pass) (Q1 8:54) New York Giants touchdown — A. Toomer (K. Collins pass) (Q3 12:45) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Thrash (D. McNabb pass) (Q4 14:19) New York Giants touchdown — R. Dayne (Q4 2:48) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — C. Lewis (D. McNabb pass) (Q4 1:53) New York Giants field goal — M. Andersen (Q3 2:40, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — M. Andersen (Q4 8:48, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q4 0:11, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles?
D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 43.8% completion, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +5.49 total passing EPA. K. Collins (New York Giants), 52.4% completion, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +3.16 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Clarence Lewis (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.32 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+2.89 EPA): (8:54) 5-D.McNabb pass to 89-C.Lewis for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Lewis runs quick slant and beats Giants' Barrow for TD..
Was New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Philadelphia Eagles won 24-21 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 7-7 Now 7-8 L
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 9-5 Now 10-5 W
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