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NFL · Week 7 · October 28, 2001 · 11 min read

New York Giants vs. Washington Commanders: 2001 Week 7 Recap

Commanders defeat Giants 35–21 in Week 7

K.Collins led Fantasy Impact as Commanders prevailed in a 21–35 Week 7 finish.

New York Giants 21 3–4
Final 21–35
Washington Commanders 35 2–5 Winner
Winner
Washington Commanders
Final score
21–35
Halftime
New York Giants 14–17 Washington Commanders
Top passer
K. Collins
FantasyHQ MVP
K.Collins
Game date
October 28, 2001

Top fantasy performers · Giants

  • K.Collins 32/59 · 350 YDS · 3 TD +9.4 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Toomer +3.7 Fantasy Impact
  • I.Hilliard +2.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • M.Westbrook 2 REC · 83 YDS · 1 TD +7.8 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Banks 11/26 · 178 YDS · 2 TD +7.5 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Carter 2 CAR · 40 YDS +3.6 Fantasy Impact
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Game story

The Washington Commanders defeated the New York Giants 35–21 in Week 7 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-10-28, a matchup that built a comfortable lead. The decisive swing (-13.5% win probability) came in the opening quarter when New York Giants swung the momentum.

In Week 7 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-10-28, the Washington Commanders took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 35–21 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

K. Collins (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with +9.37 total EPA.

On the individual side, K. Collins (New York Giants) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.37 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-13.5% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when New York Giants changed the game: (14:35) 5-K.Collins FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 18, touched at NYG 18, RECOVERED by WAS-90-K.Lang at NYG 18. 90-K.Lang to NYG 18 for no gain (62-G.Parker).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
New York Giants01407021
Washington Commanders143108035

Stars of the game

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

  1. 1 K. Collins · New York Giants · Passing · +9.37 total EPA · 59 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  2. 2 M. Westbrook · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +7.78 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.89 EPA/play
  3. 3 T. Banks · Washington Commanders · Passing · +7.46 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
  4. 4 A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.67 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  5. 5 K. Carter · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +3.62 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.81 EPA/play
  6. 6 K. Lockett · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.29 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
  7. 7 K. Lockett · Washington Commanders · Passing · +3.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.18 EPA/play
  8. 8 I. Hilliard · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

K. Collins — NYG · Passing

K. Collins posted the highest total EPA (+9.37) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Giants's efficiency. Across 59 counted snaps, they averaged +0.16 EPA per play.

The signature play (+7.73 EPA) came from Washington Commanders: (6:52) (Shotgun) 12-T.Banks pass to 82-M.Westbrook for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Washington Commanders — R. Gardner (T. Banks pass) (Q1 58:21)
  • Washington Commanders — E. Metcalf (Q1 51:28)
  • New York Giants — A. Toomer (K. Collins pass) (Q2 36:43)
  • New York Giants — I. Hilliard (K. Collins pass) (Q2 33:14)
  • Washington Commanders — D. Thompson (K. Lockett pass) (Q3 28:15)
  • New York Giants — G. Comella (K. Collins pass) (Q4 14:04)
  • Washington Commanders — M. Westbrook (T. Banks pass) (Q4 6:52)

Field goals

  • Washington Commanders — B. Conway (Q2 30:05)
  • Washington Commanders — B. Conway (Q3 18:27)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 12 (Q1 58:21) — (13:21) 12-T.Banks pass to 87-R.Gardner for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 58:18) — 5-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the WAS 52 (Q1 51:28) — (6:28) 2-R.Williams punts 41 yards to WAS 11, Center-66-J.Whittle. 34-E.Metcalf for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 51:06) — 5-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker..

The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–3. New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 6 (Q2 36:43) — (6:43) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 36:39); New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 27 (Q2 33:14) — (3:14) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 33:04) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 25 (Q2 30:05) — (:05) 5-B.Conway 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 31 (Q3 28:15) — (13:15) 83-K.Lockett pass to 88-D.Thompson for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Lateral to Lockett.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 28:08) — 5-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 2 (Q3 18:27) — (3:27) 5-B.Conway 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 8–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q4 14:04) — (14:04) 5-K.Collins pass to 34-G.Comella for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 13:58) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 76 (Q4 6:52) — (6:52) (Shotgun) 12-T.Banks pass to 82-M.Westbrook for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders registered a safety from the NYG 2 (Q4 6:41) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-T.Banks pass to 32-D.Bennett is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

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

  • New York Giants (Q1 59:35) — (14:35) 5-K.Collins FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 18, touched at NYG 18, RECOVERED by WAS-90-K.Lang at NYG 18. 90-K.Lang to NYG 18 for no gain (62-G.Parker). [WPA -13.5% · EPA -4.35]
  • Washington Commanders (Q4 6:52) — (6:52) (Shotgun) 12-T.Banks pass to 82-M.Westbrook for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.0% · EPA +7.73]
  • New York Giants (Q2 33:14) — (3:14) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.0% · EPA +4.40]
  • New York Giants (Q1 51:28) — (6:28) 2-R.Williams punts 41 yards to WAS 11, Center-66-J.Whittle. 34-E.Metcalf for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -8.6% · EPA -6.48]
  • Washington Commanders (Q4 12:38) — (12:38) (Shotgun) 12-T.Banks pass to 83-K.Lockett to WAS 35 for 21 yards (36-S.Williams). [WPA +8.0% · EPA +2.75]

Impact plays

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

  • Washington Commanders (Q4 6:52) — (6:52) (Shotgun) 12-T.Banks pass to 82-M.Westbrook for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.0% · EPA +7.73]
  • New York Giants (Q1 51:28) — (6:28) 2-R.Williams punts 41 yards to WAS 11, Center-66-J.Whittle. 34-E.Metcalf for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -8.6% · EPA -6.48]
  • New York Giants (Q2 33:14) — (3:14) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.0% · EPA +4.40]
  • New York Giants (Q1 59:35) — (14:35) 5-K.Collins FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 18, touched at NYG 18, RECOVERED by WAS-90-K.Lang at NYG 18. 90-K.Lang to NYG 18 for no gain (62-G.Parker). [WPA -13.5% · EPA -4.35]

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) · 59 dropbacks · 54.2% completion · +0.16 EPA/play · +9.37 total EPA
  • T.Banks (Washington Commanders) · 26 dropbacks · 42.3% completion · +0.29 EPA/play · +7.46 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

StatNew York GiantsWashington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play-0.045+0.106
Offensive success rate48.5%45.6%
Pass EPA/play+0.148+0.394
Rush EPA/play-0.423-0.078
Defensive EPA/play-0.106+0.045
Defensive success rate54.4%51.5%

By the numbers

Washington Commanders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

  • New York Giants: 12 drives, -4.33 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Washington Commanders: 13 drives, +8.34 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

  • Washington Commanders leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
  • K. Collins (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. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 58:21 · NYG 12 · Score 0-6
    (13:21) 12-T.Banks pass to 87-R.Gardner for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 58:18 · NYG 2 · Score 0-7
    5-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
  3. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 51:28 · WAS 52 · Score 0-13
    (6:28) 2-R.Williams punts 41 yards to WAS 11, Center-66-J.Whittle. 34-E.Metcalf for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 51:06 · NYG 2 · Score 0-14
    5-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
  5. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 36:43 · WAS 6 · Score 6-14
    (6:43) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 36:39 · WAS 2 · Score 7-14
    8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett. PENALTY on WAS, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
  7. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 33:14 · WAS 27 · Score 13-14
    (3:14) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 33:04 · WAS 2 · Score 14-14
    8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.
  9. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 30:05 · NYG 25 · Score 14-17
    (:05) 5-B.Conway 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
  10. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 28:15 · NYG 31 · Score 14-23
    (13:15) 83-K.Lockett pass to 88-D.Thompson for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Lateral to Lockett.
  11. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 28:08 · NYG 2 · Score 14-24
    5-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
  12. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 18:27 · NYG 2 · Score 14-27
    (3:27) 5-B.Conway 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
  13. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 14:04 · WAS 1 · Score 20-27
    (14:04) 5-K.Collins pass to 34-G.Comella for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 13:58 · WAS 2 · Score 21-27
    8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.
  15. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 6:52 · NYG 76 · Score 21-33
    (6:52) (Shotgun) 12-T.Banks pass to 82-M.Westbrook for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. Washington Commanders Safety (+2) — Q4 6:41 · NYG 2 · Score 21-35
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-T.Banks pass to 32-D.Bennett is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?

The Washington Commanders beat the New York Giants 35-21 in Week 7, 2001 on 2001-10-28.

What was the final score of New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?

The final score was New York Giants 21, Washington Commanders 35 (NYG 21-35 WAS) in Week 7, 2001 on 2001-10-28.

What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?

Q1: New York Giants 0, Washington Commanders 14; Q2: New York Giants 14, Washington Commanders 3; Q3: New York Giants 0, Washington Commanders 10; Q4: New York Giants 7, Washington Commanders 8; Final: New York Giants 21, Washington Commanders 35.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?

Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Gardner (T. Banks pass) (Q1 58:21) Washington Commanders touchdown — E. Metcalf (Q1 51:28) New York Giants touchdown — A. Toomer (K. Collins pass) (Q2 36:43) New York Giants touchdown — I. Hilliard (K. Collins pass) (Q2 33:14) Washington Commanders touchdown — D. Thompson (K. Lockett pass) (Q3 28:15) New York Giants touchdown — G. Comella (K. Collins pass) (Q4 14:04) Washington Commanders touchdown — M. Westbrook (T. Banks pass) (Q4 6:52) Washington Commanders field goal — B. Conway (Q2 30:05, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — B. Conway (Q3 18:27, 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?

K. Collins (New York Giants), 54.2% completion, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +9.37 total passing EPA. T. Banks (Washington Commanders), 42.3% completion, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +7.46 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?

K. Collins (New York Giants) led the game in total EPA with +9.37 on passing plays. across 59 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+7.73 EPA): (6:52) (Shotgun) 12-T.Banks pass to 82-M.Westbrook for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -13.5%.

Season records after this game

New York Giants

Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L

Washington Commanders

Entered 1-5 Now 2-5 W

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