Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?

R. Gardner (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.37 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+3.88 EPA): (9:43) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 87-R.Gardner to NYG 7 for 18 yards (23-O.Stoutmire). PENALTY on NYG-53-B.Short, Roughing the Passer, 3 yards, enforced at NYG 7..

Giants 27–21 Commanders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 14, 2002

Game story

The New York Giants defeated the Washington Commanders 27–21 in Week 14 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-12-08, a matchup that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half. The decisive swing (-19.8% win probability) came in the second quarter when Washington Commanders swung the momentum.

In Week 14 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-12-08, the New York Giants took care of business against the Washington Commanders, pulling away with a 27–21 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 18 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

K. Collins (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with +4.95 total EPA.

On the individual side, R. Gardner (Washington Commanders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.37 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-19.8% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Washington Commanders changed the game: (14:17) 17-D.Wuerffel pass to 88-D.Thompson to NYG 13 for 9 yards (23-O.Stoutmire). FUMBLES (23-O.Stoutmire), RECOVERED by NYG-22-R.Brown at NYG 13. 22-R.Brown to NYG 44 for 31 yards (85-D.McCants).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
New York Giants	3	14	7	3	0	27
Washington Commanders	0	3	11	7	0	21

Stars of the game

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

1 R. Gardner · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +7.37 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
2 P. Ramsey · Washington Commanders · Passing · +5.12 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
3 K. Collins · New York Giants · Passing · +4.95 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
4 A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.93 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
5 J. Shockey · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.79 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
6 S. Davis · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +2.38 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
7 L. Betts · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.00 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
8 C. Stackhouse · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.92 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

R. Gardner — WAS · Receiving

R. Gardner posted the highest total EPA (+7.37) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Washington Commanders's efficiency. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.61 EPA per play.

The signature play (-6.03 EPA) came from Washington Commanders: (14:17) 17-D.Wuerffel pass to 88-D.Thompson to NYG 13 for 9 yards (23-O.Stoutmire). FUMBLES (23-O.Stoutmire), RECOVERED by NYG-22-R.Brown at NYG 13. 22-R.Brown to NYG 44 for 31 yards (85-D.McCants).

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

New York Giants — C. Stackhouse (K. Collins pass) (Q2 38:56)
New York Giants — A. Toomer (K. Collins pass) (Q2 32:00)
Washington Commanders — R. Gardner (P. Ramsey pass) (Q3 18:22)
New York Giants — T. Barber (Q3 16:29)
Washington Commanders — S. Davis (Q4 8:45)

Field goals

New York Giants — M. Bryant (Q1 47:13)
Washington Commanders — J. Cortez (Q2 30:02)
Washington Commanders — J. Cortez (Q3 20:55)
New York Giants — M. Bryant (Q4 11:01)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 24 (Q1 47:13) — (2:13) 8-M.Bryant 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-D.O'Leary, Holder-12-M.Allen..

The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–3. New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q2 38:56) — (8:56) 5-K.Collins pass to 45-C.Stackhouse for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 38:47) — 8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-44-D.O'Leary, Holder-12-M.Allen.; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 29 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 31:53) — 8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-44-D.O'Leary, Holder-12-M.Allen.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 6 (Q2 30:02) — (:02) 8-J.Cortez 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-10-C.Jarrett..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 11–7. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 25 (Q3 20:55) — (5:55) 8-J.Cortez 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-10-C.Jarrett.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 13 (Q3 18:22) — (3:22) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 87-R.Gardner for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders registered a safety from the NYG 2 (Q3 18:17) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-P.Ramsey pass to 84-C.Doering is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q3 16:29) — (1:29) 21-T.Barber right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 16:25) — 8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-44-D.O'Leary, Holder-12-M.Allen..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 17 (Q4 11:01) — (11:01) 8-M.Bryant 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-D.O'Leary, Holder-12-M.Allen.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q4 8:45) — (8:45) 48-S.Davis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG, Defensive 12 On-field, declined.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 8:42) — 8-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-10-C.Jarrett..

Turning points

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

Washington Commanders (Q2 44:17) — (14:17) 17-D.Wuerffel pass to 88-D.Thompson to NYG 13 for 9 yards (23-O.Stoutmire). FUMBLES (23-O.Stoutmire), RECOVERED by NYG-22-R.Brown at NYG 13. 22-R.Brown to NYG 44 for 31 yards (85-D.McCants). [WPA -19.8% · EPA -6.03]
Washington Commanders (Q4 4:12) — (4:12) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 85-D.McCants to NYG 30 for 12 yards (26-K.Serwanga). FUMBLES (26-K.Serwanga), touched at NYG 27, RECOVERED by NYG-36-S.Williams at NYG 27. 36-S.Williams to NYG 43 for 16 yar [WPA -14.3% · EPA -3.14]
New York Giants (Q3 17:20) — (2:20) 12-M.Allen punts 30 yards to WAS 18, Center-44-D.O'Leary. 24-C.Bailey MUFFS catch, touched at WAS 21, RECOVERED by NYG-26-K.Serwanga at WAS 22. 26-K.Serwanga to WAS 21 for 1 yard (53-E.Mason). [WPA +13.2% · EPA +4.88]
Washington Commanders (Q2 36:10) — (6:10) 17-D.Wuerffel sacked at WAS 41 for -6 yards (54-N.Greisen). FUMBLES (54-N.Greisen), touched at WAS 41, RECOVERED by NYG-54-N.Greisen at WAS 41. 54-N.Greisen to WAS 41 for no gain (64-D.Loverne) [WPA -12.5% · EPA -4.34]
New York Giants (Q2 33:55) — (3:55) 8-M.Bryant 37 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-44-D.O'Leary, Holder-12-M.Allen. [WPA -10.4% · EPA -3.21]

Impact plays

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

Washington Commanders (Q2 44:17) — (14:17) 17-D.Wuerffel pass to 88-D.Thompson to NYG 13 for 9 yards (23-O.Stoutmire). FUMBLES (23-O.Stoutmire), RECOVERED by NYG-22-R.Brown at NYG 13. 22-R.Brown to NYG 44 for 31 yards (85-D.McCants). [WPA -19.8% · EPA -6.03]
New York Giants (Q3 17:20) — (2:20) 12-M.Allen punts 30 yards to WAS 18, Center-44-D.O'Leary. 24-C.Bailey MUFFS catch, touched at WAS 21, RECOVERED by NYG-26-K.Serwanga at WAS 22. 26-K.Serwanga to WAS 21 for 1 yard (53-E.Mason). [WPA +13.2% · EPA +4.88]
Washington Commanders (Q2 36:10) — (6:10) 17-D.Wuerffel sacked at WAS 41 for -6 yards (54-N.Greisen). FUMBLES (54-N.Greisen), touched at WAS 41, RECOVERED by NYG-54-N.Greisen at WAS 41. 54-N.Greisen to WAS 41 for no gain (64-D.Loverne) [WPA -12.5% · EPA -4.34]
New York Giants (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.1% · EPA +4.25]

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) · 37 dropbacks · 45.9% completion · +0.13 EPA/play · +4.95 total EPA
P.Ramsey (Washington Commanders) · 30 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · +0.17 EPA/play · +5.12 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

Stat	New York Giants	Washington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play	+0.085	-0.021
Offensive success rate	41.6%	48.4%
Pass EPA/play	+0.134	-0.197
Rush EPA/play	-0.039	+0.218
Defensive EPA/play	+0.021	-0.085
Defensive success rate	51.6%	58.4%

By the numbers

Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

New York Giants: 13 drives, +7.57 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 13 drives, -2.03 total EPA, 4 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.
R. Gardner (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) — Q1 47:13 · WAS 24 · Score 3-0
(2:13) 8-M.Bryant 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-D.O'Leary, Holder-12-M.Allen.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 38:56 · WAS 2 · Score 9-0
(8:56) 5-K.Collins pass to 45-C.Stackhouse for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 38:47 · WAS 2 · Score 10-0
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-44-D.O'Leary, Holder-12-M.Allen.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · WAS 29 · Score 16-0
(2:00) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 31:53 · WAS 2 · Score 17-0
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-44-D.O'Leary, Holder-12-M.Allen.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 30:02 · NYG 6 · Score 17-3
(:02) 8-J.Cortez 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-10-C.Jarrett.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 20:55 · NYG 25 · Score 17-6
(5:55) 8-J.Cortez 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-10-C.Jarrett.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 18:22 · NYG 13 · Score 17-12
(3:22) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 87-R.Gardner for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders Safety (+2) — Q3 18:17 · NYG 2 · Score 17-14
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-P.Ramsey pass to 84-C.Doering is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 16:29 · WAS 1 · Score 23-14
(1:29) 21-T.Barber right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 16:25 · WAS 2 · Score 24-14
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-44-D.O'Leary, Holder-12-M.Allen.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 11:01 · WAS 17 · Score 27-14
(11:01) 8-M.Bryant 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-D.O'Leary, Holder-12-M.Allen.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 8:45 · NYG 1 · Score 27-20
(8:45) 48-S.Davis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG, Defensive 12 On-field, declined.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 8:42 · NYG 2 · Score 27-21
8-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-10-C.Jarrett.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?

The New York Giants beat the Washington Commanders 27-21 in Week 14, 2002 on 2002-12-08.

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

The final score was New York Giants 27, Washington Commanders 21 (NYG 27-21 WAS) in Week 14, 2002 on 2002-12-08.

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

Q1: New York Giants 3, Washington Commanders 0; Q2: New York Giants 14, Washington Commanders 3; Q3: New York Giants 7, Washington Commanders 11; Q4: New York Giants 3, Washington Commanders 7; Final: New York Giants 27, Washington Commanders 21.

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

New York Giants touchdown — C. Stackhouse (K. Collins pass) (Q2 38:56) New York Giants touchdown — A. Toomer (K. Collins pass) (Q2 32:00) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Gardner (P. Ramsey pass) (Q3 18:22) New York Giants touchdown — T. Barber (Q3 16:29) Washington Commanders touchdown — S. Davis (Q4 8:45) New York Giants field goal — M. Bryant (Q1 47:13, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Cortez (Q2 30:02, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Cortez (Q3 20:55, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 11:01, 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), 45.9% completion, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +4.95 total passing EPA. P. Ramsey (Washington Commanders), 40.0% completion, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +5.12 total passing EPA.

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

R. Gardner (Washington Commanders) led the game in total EPA with +7.37 on receiving plays. across 12 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.03 EPA): (14:17) 17-D.Wuerffel pass to 88-D.Thompson to NYG 13 for 9 yards (23-O.Stoutmire). FUMBLES (23-O.Stoutmire), RECOVERED by NYG-22-R.Brown at NYG 13. 22-R.Brown to NYG 44 for 31 yar. The biggest win-probability swing was -19.8%.

Was New York Giants vs Washington Commanders a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. New York Giants won 27-21 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

Season records after this game

New York Giants

Entered 6-6 Now 7-6 W

Washington Commanders

Entered 5-7 Now 5-8 L

New York Giants vs. Washington Commanders: 2002 Week 14 Recap

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Game story

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Stars of the game

Player of the game