Game story
In Week 14 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-12-03, the New York Giants took care of business against the Washington Commanders, pulling away with a 9–7 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 7 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Johnson (Washington Commanders) paced the passing game, with -15.86 total EPA.
On the individual side, J. George (Washington Commanders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.53 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+44.8% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when New York Giants changed the game: S.Bentley kicks 54 yards from WAS 30 to NYG 16. R.Dixon to NYG 34 for 18 yards (K.Mitchell).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Washington Commanders | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. George · Washington Commanders · Passing · +8.53 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 2 J. Jurevicius · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.52 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 3 A. Connell · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.06 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 4 S. Alexander · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +0.95 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 5 T. Barber · New York Giants · Rushing · +0.45 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
- 6 L. Centers · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +0.23 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
- 7 B. Johnson · Washington Commanders · Rushing · -0.01 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.01 EPA/play
- 8 G. Comella · New York Giants · Rushing · -0.32 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.32 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. George — WAS · Passing
J. George posted the highest total EPA (+8.53) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Washington Commanders's efficiency. Across 20 counted snaps, they averaged +0.43 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.07 EPA) came from Washington Commanders: (12:22) B.Johnson pass intended for I.Fryar INTERCEPTED by E.McDaniel at NYG 12. E.McDaniel ran ob at NYG 29 for 17 yards.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Washington Commanders — unlisted player
Field goals
- New York Giants — unlisted player
- New York Giants — unlisted player
- New York Giants — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 6–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 29 (Q2 33:37) — (3:37) B.Daluiso 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 9 (Q2 30:08) — (:08) B.Daluiso 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 11 (Q3 21:21) — (6:21) B.Daluiso 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 5 (Q4 4:55) — (4:55) J.George pass to I.Fryar for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 4:48) — E.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Giants (Q1 60:00) — S.Bentley kicks 54 yards from WAS 30 to NYG 16. R.Dixon to NYG 34 for 18 yards (K.Mitchell).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 0:56) — (:56) E.Murray 49 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 12:22) — (12:22) B.Johnson pass intended for I.Fryar INTERCEPTED by E.McDaniel at NYG 12. E.McDaniel ran ob at NYG 29 for 17 yards.
- New York Giants (Q4 2:46) — (2:46) B.Maynard punts 26 yards to WAS 14, Center-J.Whittle, out of bounds.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 4:55) — (4:55) J.George pass to I.Fryar for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 12:22) — (12:22) B.Johnson pass intended for I.Fryar INTERCEPTED by E.McDaniel at NYG 12. E.McDaniel ran ob at NYG 29 for 17 yards.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 25:11) — (10:11) B.Johnson pass intended for J.Thrash INTERCEPTED by S.Garnes at WAS 36. S.Garnes to WAS 32 for 4 yards (J.Jansen).
- New York Giants (Q4 13:33) — (13:33) K.Collins pass to D.Campbell to NYG 31 for 11 yards (D.Smith). FUMBLES (D.Smith), RECOVERED by WAS-S.Barber at NYG 31.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 5:35) — (5:35) J.George pass to J.Thrash to NYG 5 for 45 yards (S.Williams).
Quarterback report card
B.Johnson led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Johnson (Washington Commanders) · 32 dropbacks · 43.8% completion · -0.50 EPA/play · -15.86 total EPA
- K.Collins (New York Giants) · 29 dropbacks · 62.1% completion · -0.39 EPA/play · -11.17 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Giants | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.134 | -0.172 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.0% | 40.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.385 | -0.141 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.135 | -0.198 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.172 | +0.134 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.0% | 61.0% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New York Giants -0.13, Washington Commanders -0.17) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- New York Giants: 13 drives, -10.99 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 13 drives, -14.60 total EPA, 1 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- J. George (Washington Commanders) 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.
- New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 33:37 · WAS 29 · Score 3-0
(3:37) B.Daluiso 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 30:08 · WAS 9 · Score 6-0
(:08) B.Daluiso 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 21:21 · WAS 11 · Score 9-0
(6:21) B.Daluiso 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 4:55 · NYG 5 · Score 9-6
(4:55) J.George pass to I.Fryar for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 4:48 · NYG 2 · Score 9-7
E.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
The New York Giants beat the Washington Commanders 9-7 in Week 14, 2000 on 2000-12-03.
What was the final score of New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
The final score was New York Giants 9, Washington Commanders 7 (NYG 9-7 WAS) in Week 14, 2000 on 2000-12-03.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
Q2: New York Giants 6, Washington Commanders 0; Q3: New York Giants 3, Washington Commanders 0; Q4: New York Giants 0, Washington Commanders 7; Final: New York Giants 9, Washington Commanders 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 4:55) New York Giants field goal — unlisted player (Q2 33:37, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — unlisted player (Q2 30:08, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — unlisted player (Q3 21:21, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
B. Johnson (Washington Commanders), 43.8% completion, -0.50 EPA per dropback, -15.86 total passing EPA. K. Collins (New York Giants), 62.1% completion, -0.39 EPA per dropback, -11.17 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
J. George (Washington Commanders) led the game in total EPA with +8.53 on passing plays. across 20 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.07 EPA): (12:22) B.Johnson pass intended for I.Fryar INTERCEPTED by E.McDaniel at NYG 12. E.McDaniel ran ob at NYG 29 for 17 yards.. The biggest win-probability swing was +44.8%.
Was New York Giants vs Washington Commanders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. New York Giants won 9-7 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 8-4 Now 9-4 W
Washington Commanders
Entered 7-5 Now 7-6 L
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