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NFL · Divisional · January 14, 2001 · 12 min read

Minnesota Vikings vs. New York Giants: 2000 Divisional Recap

Giants defeat Vikings 41–0 in Divisional

K.Collins led Fantasy Impact as Giants prevailed in a 0–41 Divisional finish.

Minnesota Vikings 0 12–6
Final 0–41
New York Giants 41 14–4 Winner
Winner
New York Giants
Final score
0–41
Halftime
Minnesota Vikings 0–34 New York Giants
Top passer
K. Collins
FantasyHQ MVP
K.Collins
Game date
January 14, 2001

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • C.Walsh 3 REC · 23 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Ryan Smith
    Ryan Smith 7 CAR · 44 YDS +1.1 Fantasy Impact
  • J.McWilliams 1 REC · 9 YDS +0.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Giants

  • K.Collins 28/40 · 381 YDS · 5 TD +27.6 Fantasy Impact
  • I.Hilliard 10 REC · 155 YDS · 2 TD +16.0 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Toomer 6 REC · 88 YDS · 1 TD +5.7 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
New York Giants
Final score
New York Giants 41–0 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime
Minnesota Vikings 0–34 New York Giants at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
K. Collins
Top passer
K. Collins
Biggest EPA play
(8:21) K.Collins pass intended for R.Dayne INTERCEPTED by R.Tate (C.Hovan) at NYG 41. R.Ta…
Game date
2001-01-14

Game summary

The New York Giants beat the Minnesota Vikings 41–0 on 2001-01-14. K. Collins posted a game-high +27.61 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3——T
Minnesota Vikings000000
New York Giants142070041

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

MINMinnesota Vikings
NYGNew York Giants

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NYGNew York Giants
    Q1 13:10TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 46
    Score
    0-6

    (13:10) K.Collins pass to I.Hilliard for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. NYGNew York Giants
    Q1 13:03XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    0-7

    B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.

  3. NYGNew York Giants
    Q1 12:53TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 18
    Score
    0-13

    (12:53) K.Collins pass to G.Comella for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. NYGNew York Giants
    Q1 12:47XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    0-14

    B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.

  5. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 15:00FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 4
    Score
    0-17

    (15:00) (Field Goal formation) B.Daluiso 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.

  6. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 10:31TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 8
    Score
    0-23

    (10:31) K.Collins pass to J.Jurevicius for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 10:24XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    0-24

    B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.

  8. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 5:33FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 4
    Score
    0-27

    (5:33) (Field Goal formation) B.Daluiso 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.

  9. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 0:16TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 7
    Score
    0-33

    (:16) (Shotgun) K.Collins pass to I.Hilliard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 0:12XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    0-34

    B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.

  11. NYGNew York Giants
    Q3 12:13TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 7
    Score
    0-40

    (12:13) K.Collins pass to A.Toomer for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. NYGNew York Giants
    Q3 12:06XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    0-41

    B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1K. Collins · New York Giants · Passing · +27.61 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
  2. 2I. Hilliard · New York Giants · Receiving · +15.98 total EPA · 13 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
  3. 3A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.71 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
  4. 4Riley DixonRiley Dixon · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.17 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
  5. 5G. Comella · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.02 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
  6. 6J. Jurevicius · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
  7. 7C. Walsh · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.35 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
  8. 8Taye Barber · New York Giants · Rushing · +1.25 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

K. Collins — NYG · Passing

K. Collins posted the highest total EPA (+27.61) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.69 EPA per play.

K. Collins's top snap (-4.95 EPA): (8:21) K.Collins pass intended for R.Dayne INTERCEPTED by R.Tate (C.Hovan) at NYG 41. R.Tate to NYG 37 for 4 yards (H.Cross). Ball tipped by Hovan and Dayne prior to interception.

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) · 40 dropbacks · 70.0% completion · +0.69 EPA/play · +27.61 total EPA
  • D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) · 34 dropbacks · 38.2% completion · -0.72 EPA/play · -24.53 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatMinnesota VikingsNew York Giants
Offensive EPA/play-0.368+0.195
Offensive success rate39.7%47.0%
Pass EPA/play-0.702+0.679
Rush EPA/play+0.160-0.142
Defensive EPA/play-0.195+0.368
Defensive success rate53.0%60.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

New York Giants held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs -0.37), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Minnesota Vikings: -0.37 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • New York Giants: +0.20 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Minnesota Vikings: 12 drives, -21.32 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
  • New York Giants: 12 drives, +19.48 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • New York Giants — unlisted player (Q1 13:10)
  • New York Giants — unlisted player (Q1 12:53)
  • New York Giants — unlisted player (Q2 10:31)
  • New York Giants — unlisted player (Q2 0:16)
  • New York Giants — unlisted player (Q3 12:13)

Field goals

  • New York Giants — unlisted player (Q2 15:00)
  • New York Giants — unlisted player (Q2 5:33)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the MIN 46 (Q1 13:10) — (13:10) K.Collins pass to I.Hilliard for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 13:03) — B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.; New York Giants found the end zone from the MIN 18 (Q1 12:53) — (12:53) K.Collins pass to G.Comella for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 12:47) — B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard..

The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 20–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the MIN 4 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Field Goal formation) B.Daluiso 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.; New York Giants found the end zone from the MIN 8 (Q2 10:31) — (10:31) K.Collins pass to J.Jurevicius for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 10:24) — B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the MIN 4 (Q2 5:33) — (5:33) (Field Goal formation) B.Daluiso 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.; New York Giants found the end zone from the MIN 7 (Q2 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) K.Collins pass to I.Hilliard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 0:12) — B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard..

The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the MIN 7 (Q3 12:13) — (12:13) K.Collins pass to A.Toomer for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 12:06) — B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • New York Giants (Q1 15:00) — M.Berger kicks 60 yards from MIN 30 to NYG 10. D.Washington to NYG 26 for 16 yards (L.Hall). MIN #50 - P.Bercich injured on the play. [WPA +54.6% · EPA +0.52]
  • New York Giants (Q1 13:10) — (13:10) K.Collins pass to I.Hilliard for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.2% · EPA +4.52]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 13:03) — B.Daluiso kicks 51 yards from NYG 30 to MIN 19. M.Williams to MIN 19 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by NYG-L.West at MIN 18. L.West to MIN 18 for no gain (L.Hall). [WPA -8.6% · EPA -4.54]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 6:12) — (6:12) D.Culpepper pass intended for C.Carter INTERCEPTED by E.McDaniel at NYG 0. Touchback. [WPA -6.2% · EPA -4.21]
  • New York Giants (Q1 8:21) — (8:21) K.Collins pass intended for R.Dayne INTERCEPTED by R.Tate (C.Hovan) at NYG 41. R.Tate to NYG 37 for 4 yards (H.Cross). Ball tipped by Hovan and Dayne prior to interception. [WPA -6.1% · EPA -4.95]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New York Giants (Q1 8:21) — (8:21) K.Collins pass intended for R.Dayne INTERCEPTED by R.Tate (C.Hovan) at NYG 41. R.Tate to NYG 37 for 4 yards (H.Cross). Ball tipped by Hovan and Dayne prior to interception. [WPA -6.1% · EPA -4.95]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q3 14:52) — (14:52) D.Culpepper sacked at MIN 29 for -3 yards (S.Williams). FUMBLES (S.Williams), RECOVERED by NYG-C.Griffin at MIN 29. C.Griffin to MIN 29 for no gain (K.Stringer). [WPA -0.3% · EPA -4.60]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 13:03) — B.Daluiso kicks 51 yards from NYG 30 to MIN 19. M.Williams to MIN 19 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by NYG-L.West at MIN 18. L.West to MIN 18 for no gain (L.Hall). [WPA -8.6% · EPA -4.54]
  • New York Giants (Q1 13:10) — (13:10) K.Collins pass to I.Hilliard for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.2% · EPA +4.52]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 13:10 · MIN 46 · Score 0-6
    (13:10) K.Collins pass to I.Hilliard for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 13:03 · MIN 2 · Score 0-7
    B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
  3. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 12:53 · MIN 18 · Score 0-13
    (12:53) K.Collins pass to G.Comella for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 12:47 · MIN 2 · Score 0-14
    B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
  5. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · MIN 4 · Score 0-17
    (15:00) (Field Goal formation) B.Daluiso 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
  6. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 10:31 · MIN 8 · Score 0-23
    (10:31) K.Collins pass to J.Jurevicius for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 10:24 · MIN 2 · Score 0-24
    B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
  8. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 5:33 · MIN 4 · Score 0-27
    (5:33) (Field Goal formation) B.Daluiso 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
  9. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 0:16 · MIN 7 · Score 0-33
    (:16) (Shotgun) K.Collins pass to I.Hilliard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 0:12 · MIN 2 · Score 0-34
    B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
  11. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 12:13 · MIN 7 · Score 0-40
    (12:13) K.Collins pass to A.Toomer for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 12:06 · MIN 2 · Score 0-41
    B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.

Key takeaways

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

  • New York Giants earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • K. Collins (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants on 2001-01-14?

The New York Giants beat the Minnesota Vikings 41-0 in Divisional, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants?

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 0, New York Giants 14; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 0, New York Giants 20; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 0, New York Giants 7; Final: Minnesota Vikings 0, New York Giants 41.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants?

New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 13:10) New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 12:53) New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 10:31) New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:16) New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 12:13) New York Giants field goal — unlisted player (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — unlisted player (Q2 5:33, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants?

K. Collins (New York Giants), 70.0% completion, +0.69 EPA per dropback, +27.61 total passing EPA. D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 38.2% completion, -0.72 EPA per dropback, -24.53 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants?

K. Collins (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +27.61 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (-4.95 EPA): (8:21) K.Collins pass intended for R.Dayne INTERCEPTED by R.Tate (C.Hovan) at NYG 41. R.Tate to NYG 37 for 4 yards (H.Cross). Ball tipped by Hovan and Dayne prior to interception..

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 12-5 Now 12-6 L

New York Giants

Entered 13-4 Now 14-4 W

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