Game story
In Week 15 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-12-10, the New York Giants took care of business against the Pittsburgh Steelers, pulling away with a 30–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) paced the passing game, with +8.24 total EPA.
On the individual side, K. Collins (New York Giants) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +23.08 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+60.4% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when New York Giants changed the game: K.Brown kicks 58 yards from PIT 30 to NYG 12. O.Stoutmire pushed ob at PIT 41 for 47 yards (J.Simmons).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
| New York Giants | 3 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 30 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Collins · New York Giants · Passing · +23.08 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 2 A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +11.43 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 3 K. Stewart · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +8.24 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 4 I. Hilliard · New York Giants · Receiving · +6.06 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 5 T. Barber · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.99 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 6 B. Shaw · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.36 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 7 H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.33 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 8 P. Mitchell · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.23 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 (+23.08) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Giants's efficiency. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.62 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.16 EPA) came from New York Giants: (:47) K.Collins pass to I.Hilliard to PIT 7 for 59 yards (A.Battles).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — unlisted player
- New York Giants — unlisted player
- New York Giants — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
Field goals
- New York Giants — unlisted player
- New York Giants — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — 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 opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the PIT 21 (Q1 58:00) — (13:00) B.Daluiso 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 10–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the PIT 23 (Q2 44:52) — (14:52) B.Daluiso 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.; New York Giants found the end zone from the PIT 3 (Q2 38:32) — (8:32) T.Barber left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 38:27) — B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the NYG 14 (Q2 30:39) — (:39) K.Brown 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the PIT 9 (Q3 20:32) — (5:32) K.Collins pass to I.Hilliard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 20:24) — B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 10–7. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the PIT 4 (Q4 13:32) — (13:32) B.Daluiso 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.; New York Giants found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q4 2:41) — (2:41) K.Collins pass to A.Toomer for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 2:34) — B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NYG 5 (Q4 1:09) — (1:09) K.Stewart pass to B.Shaw for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 1:04) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Giants (Q1 60:00) — K.Brown kicks 58 yards from PIT 30 to NYG 12. O.Stoutmire pushed ob at PIT 41 for 47 yards (J.Simmons).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 27:56) — (12:56) (Shotgun) K.Stewart pass to B.Shaw to NYG 21 for 36 yards (D.Thomas, S.Williams).
- New York Giants (Q1 53:00) — (8:00) K.Collins pass to A.Toomer to NYG 44 for 28 yards (L.Flowers).
- New York Giants (Q1 48:13) — (3:13) R.Dayne right tackle to PIT 1 for no gain (L.Kirkland, L.Flowers).
- New York Giants (Q2 44:52) — (14:52) B.Daluiso 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Giants (Q3 15:47) — (:47) K.Collins pass to I.Hilliard to PIT 7 for 59 yards (A.Battles).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 27:56) — (12:56) (Shotgun) K.Stewart pass to B.Shaw to NYG 21 for 36 yards (D.Thomas, S.Williams).
- New York Giants (Q4 5:57) — (5:57) K.Collins pass to A.Toomer pushed ob at PIT 21 for 45 yards (B.Alexander).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 25:15) — (10:15) K.Brown 36 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
Quarterback report card
K.Stewart led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 39 dropbacks · 51.3% completion · +0.21 EPA/play · +8.24 total EPA
- K.Collins (New York Giants) · 37 dropbacks · 64.9% completion · +0.62 EPA/play · +23.08 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.005 | +0.252 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.5% | 49.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.190 | +0.624 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.208 | -0.366 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.252 | +0.005 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.6% | 60.5% |
By the numbers
New York Giants held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.25 vs -0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- New York Giants: 10 drives, +19.40 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 9 drives, -0.38 total EPA, 2 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.
- 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.
- New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 58:00 · PIT 21 · Score 0-3
(13:00) B.Daluiso 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 44:52 · PIT 23 · Score 0-6
(14:52) B.Daluiso 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 38:32 · PIT 3 · Score 0-12
(8:32) T.Barber left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 38:27 · PIT 2 · Score 0-13
B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 30:39 · NYG 14 · Score 3-13
(:39) K.Brown 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 20:32 · PIT 9 · Score 3-19
(5:32) K.Collins pass to I.Hilliard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 20:24 · PIT 2 · Score 3-20
B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 13:32 · PIT 4 · Score 3-23
(13:32) B.Daluiso 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 2:41 · PIT 2 · Score 3-29
(2:41) K.Collins pass to A.Toomer for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 2:34 · PIT 2 · Score 3-30
B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 1:09 · NYG 5 · Score 9-30
(1:09) K.Stewart pass to B.Shaw for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 1:04 · NYG 2 · Score 10-30
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs New York Giants?
The New York Giants beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-10 in Week 15, 2000 on 2000-12-10.
What was the final score of Pittsburgh Steelers vs New York Giants?
The final score was Pittsburgh Steelers 10, New York Giants 30 (PIT 10-30 NYG) in Week 15, 2000 on 2000-12-10.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs New York Giants?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, New York Giants 3; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, New York Giants 10; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, New York Giants 7; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, New York Giants 10; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, New York Giants 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs New York Giants?
New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 38:32) New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 20:32) New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 2:41) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 1:09) New York Giants field goal — unlisted player (Q1 58:00, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — unlisted player (Q2 44:52, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 30:39, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — unlisted player (Q4 13:32, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs New York Giants?
K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers), 51.3% completion, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +8.24 total passing EPA. K. Collins (New York Giants), 64.9% completion, +0.62 EPA per dropback, +23.08 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Pittsburgh Steelers vs New York Giants?
K. Collins (New York Giants) led the game in total EPA with +23.08 on passing plays. across 37 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.16 EPA): (:47) K.Collins pass to I.Hilliard to PIT 7 for 59 yards (A.Battles).. The biggest win-probability swing was +60.4%.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 7-6 Now 7-7 L
New York Giants
Entered 9-4 Now 10-4 W
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