Game story
In Week 3 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-09-21, the New York Giants took care of business against the Washington Commanders, pulling away with a 24–21 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Ramsey (Washington Commanders) paced the passing game, with +9.44 total EPA.
On the individual side, K. Collins (New York Giants) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.95 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+21.1% win probability) landed in overtime when New York Giants changed the game: (12:19) 5-K.Collins pass to 80-J.Shockey pushed ob at WAS 20 for 27 yards (29-T.Franz).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24 |
| Washington Commanders | 3 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 21 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Collins · New York Giants · Passing · +12.95 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 2 P. Ramsey · Washington Commanders · Passing · +9.44 total EPA · 54 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 3 A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +8.63 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.16 EPA/play
- 4 I. Hilliard · New York Giants · Receiving · +8.19 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 5 D. McCants · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +7.29 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
- 6 L. Coles · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.78 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 7 J. Shockey · New York Giants · Receiving · +6.10 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 8 L. Betts · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.10 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.70 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 (+12.95) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Giants's efficiency. Across 46 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.82 EPA) came from New York Giants: (5:50) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — I. Hilliard (K. Collins pass)
- New York Giants — A. Toomer (K. Collins pass)
- New York Giants — I. Hilliard (K. Collins pass)
- Washington Commanders — D. McCants (P. Ramsey pass)
- Washington Commanders — R. Gardner (P. Ramsey pass)
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — J. Hall
- Washington Commanders — J. Hall
- New York Giants — M. Bryant
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 7–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 24 (Q1 53:43) — (8:43) 10-J.Hall 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 5 (Q1 47:53) — (2:53) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 47:45) — 8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 54 (Q2 35:50) — (5:50) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 35:41) — 8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles.; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 5 (Q2 30:24) — (:24) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 30:19) — 8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 4 (Q3 18:53) — (3:53) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 85-D.McCants for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 18:47) — 10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 11–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 6 (Q4 2:32) — (2:32) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 87-R.Gardner for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders registered a safety from the NYG 2 (Q4 2:27) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-P.Ramsey pass to 85-D.McCants is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 15 (Q4 0:20) — (:20) 10-J.Hall 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker..
Overtime: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 11 (OT 10:49) — (10:49) 8-M.Bryant 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles. Penalty on WAS, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, declined..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Giants (OT 12:19) — (12:19) 5-K.Collins pass to 80-J.Shockey pushed ob at WAS 20 for 27 yards (29-T.Franz).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 85-D.McCants pushed ob at NYG 19 for 32 yards (37-J.Harris). Penalty on NYG-22-R.Brown, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- New York Giants (Q2 35:50) — (5:50) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 1:09) — (1:09) 11-P.Ramsey pass incomplete to 80-L.Coles. PENALTY on WAS-60-C.Samuels, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at NYG 19 - No Play.
- New York Giants (OT 13:38) — (13:38) 21-T.Barber right end to NYG 34 for 14 yards (41-M.Bowen).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Giants (Q2 35:50) — (5:50) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 25:08) — (10:08) 11-P.Ramsey pass intended for 80-L.Coles INTERCEPTED by 25-W.Allen at NYG 40. 25-W.Allen pushed ob at WAS 38 for 22 yards (47-B.Johnson).
- New York Giants (Q4 4:15) — (4:15) 8-M.Bryant 37 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 3:42) — (3:42) (Shotgun) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 80-L.Coles to NYG 17 for 22 yards (55-D.Jones).
Quarterback report card
P.Ramsey led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- P.Ramsey (Washington Commanders) · 54 dropbacks · 42.6% completion · +0.17 EPA/play · +9.44 total EPA
- K.Collins (New York Giants) · 46 dropbacks · 52.2% completion · +0.28 EPA/play · +12.95 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Giants | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.083 | +0.045 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.0% | 42.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.282 | +0.183 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.046 | +0.024 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.045 | -0.083 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.1% | 48.0% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New York Giants +0.08, Washington Commanders +0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- New York Giants: 13 drives, +8.48 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 13 drives, +4.38 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.
- 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.
- Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 53:43 · NYG 24 · Score 0-3
(8:43) 10-J.Hall 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 47:53 · WAS 5 · Score 6-3
(2:53) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 47:45 · WAS 2 · Score 7-3
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 35:50 · WAS 54 · Score 13-3
(5:50) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 35:41 · WAS 2 · Score 14-3
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 30:24 · WAS 5 · Score 20-3
(:24) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 30:19 · WAS 2 · Score 21-3
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 18:53 · NYG 4 · Score 21-9
(3:53) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 85-D.McCants for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 18:47 · NYG 2 · Score 21-10
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 2:32 · NYG 6 · Score 21-16
(2:32) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 87-R.Gardner for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders Safety (+2) — Q4 2:27 · NYG 2 · Score 21-18
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-P.Ramsey pass to 85-D.McCants is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 0:20 · NYG 15 · Score 21-21
(:20) 10-J.Hall 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker. - New York Giants FG (+3) — OT 10:49 · WAS 11 · Score 24-21
(10:49) 8-M.Bryant 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles. Penalty on WAS, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, declined.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
The New York Giants beat the Washington Commanders 24-21 in Week 3, 2003 on 2003-09-21.
What was the final score of New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
The final score was New York Giants 24, Washington Commanders 21 (NYG 24-21 WAS) in Week 3, 2003 on 2003-09-21.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: New York Giants 7, Washington Commanders 3; Q2: New York Giants 14, Washington Commanders 0; Q3: New York Giants 0, Washington Commanders 7; Q4: New York Giants 0, Washington Commanders 11; Q5: New York Giants 3, Washington Commanders 0; Final: New York Giants 24, Washington Commanders 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
New York Giants touchdown — I. Hilliard (K. Collins pass) (Q1 47:53) New York Giants touchdown — A. Toomer (K. Collins pass) (Q2 35:50) New York Giants touchdown — I. Hilliard (K. Collins pass) (Q2 30:24) Washington Commanders touchdown — D. McCants (P. Ramsey pass) (Q3 18:53) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Gardner (P. Ramsey pass) (Q4 2:32) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Hall (Q1 53:43, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Hall (Q4 0:20, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — M. Bryant (OT 10:49, 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?
P. Ramsey (Washington Commanders), 42.6% completion, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +9.44 total passing EPA. K. Collins (New York Giants), 52.2% completion, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +12.95 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 +12.95 on passing plays. across 46 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.82 EPA): (5:50) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +21.1%.
Was New York Giants vs Washington Commanders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New York Giants won 24-21 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
Washington Commanders
Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L
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