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NFL · Week 15 · December 10, 2000 · 12 min read

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New York Giants: 2000 Week 15 Recap

Giants defeat Steelers 30–10 in Week 15

K.Collins led Fantasy Impact as Giants prevailed in a 10–30 Week 15 finish.

Pittsburgh Steelers 10 7–7
Final 10–30
New York Giants 30 10–4 Winner
Winner
New York Giants
Final score
10–30
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 3–13 New York Giants
Top passer
K. Stewart
FantasyHQ MVP
K.Collins
Game date
December 10, 2000

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • K.Stewart 20/39 · 220 YDS · 1 TD +8.2 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Shaw 6 REC · 88 YDS · 1 TD +4.4 Fantasy Impact
  • H.Ward 6 REC · 64 YDS +3.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Giants

  • K.Collins 24/37 · 326 YDS · 2 TD +23.1 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Toomer 9 REC · 136 YDS · 1 TD +11.4 Fantasy Impact
  • I.Hilliard 5 REC · 90 YDS · 1 TD +6.1 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
New York Giants
Final score
New York Giants 30–10 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 3–13 New York Giants at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
K. Collins
Top passer
K. Stewart
Biggest EPA play
(:47) K.Collins pass to I.Hilliard to PIT 7 for 59 yards (A.Battles).
Game date
2000-12-10

Game summary

The New York Giants beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 30–10 on 2000-12-10. K. Collins posted a game-high +23.08 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Pittsburgh Steelers0307010
New York Giants310710030

Scoring Map

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

PITPittsburgh Steelers
NYGNew York Giants

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NYGNew York Giants
    Q1 13:00FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 21
    Score
    0-3

    (13:00) B.Daluiso 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.

  2. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 14:52FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 23
    Score
    0-6

    (14:52) B.Daluiso 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.

  3. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 8:32TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 3
    Score
    0-12

    (8:32) T.Barber left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 8:27XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    0-13

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

  5. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 0:39FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYG 14
    Score
    3-13

    (:39) K.Brown 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.

  6. NYGNew York Giants
    Q3 5:32TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 9
    Score
    3-19

    (5:32) K.Collins pass to I.Hilliard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. NYGNew York Giants
    Q3 5:24XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    3-20

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

  8. NYGNew York Giants
    Q4 13:32FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 4
    Score
    3-23

    (13:32) B.Daluiso 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.

  9. NYGNew York Giants
    Q4 2:41TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    3-29

    (2:41) K.Collins pass to A.Toomer for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. NYGNew York Giants
    Q4 2:34XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    3-30

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

  11. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 1:09TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 5
    Score
    9-30

    (1:09) K.Stewart pass to B.Shaw for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 1:04XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    10-30

    K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1K. Collins · New York Giants · Passing · +23.08 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
  2. 2A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +11.43 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
  3. 3K. Stewart · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +8.24 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
  4. 4I. Hilliard · New York Giants · Receiving · +6.06 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
  5. 5Taye Barber · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.99 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
  6. 6B. Shaw · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.36 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
  7. 7H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.33 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
  8. 8P. Mitchell · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.23 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 (+23.08) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.62 EPA per play.

K. Collins's top snap (+4.16 EPA): (:47) K.Collins pass to I.Hilliard to PIT 7 for 59 yards (A.Battles).

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.

StatPittsburgh SteelersNew York Giants
Offensive EPA/play-0.005+0.252
Offensive success rate39.5%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 rate50.6%60.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

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.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.01 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • New York Giants: +0.25 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • New York Giants: 10 drives, +19.40 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 9 drives, -0.38 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • New York Giants — unlisted player (Q2 8:32)
  • New York Giants — unlisted player (Q3 5:32)
  • New York Giants — unlisted player (Q4 2:41)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player (Q4 1:09)

Field goals

  • New York Giants — unlisted player (Q1 13:00)
  • New York Giants — unlisted player (Q2 14:52)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player (Q2 0:39)
  • New York Giants — unlisted player (Q4 13:32)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the PIT 21 (Q1 13:00) — (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 14:52) — (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 8:32) — (8:32) T.Barber left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 8:27) — B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the NYG 14 (Q2 0:39) — (: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 5:32) — (5:32) K.Collins pass to I.Hilliard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 5:24) — 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.

  • New York Giants (Q1 15:00) — K.Brown kicks 58 yards from PIT 30 to NYG 12. O.Stoutmire pushed ob at PIT 41 for 47 yards (J.Simmons). [WPA +60.4% · EPA +2.58]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 12:56) — (12:56) (Shotgun) K.Stewart pass to B.Shaw to NYG 21 for 36 yards (D.Thomas, S.Williams). [WPA +9.8% · EPA +3.78]
  • New York Giants (Q1 8:00) — (8:00) K.Collins pass to A.Toomer to NYG 44 for 28 yards (L.Flowers). [WPA +8.2% · EPA +2.96]
  • New York Giants (Q1 3:13) — (3:13) R.Dayne right tackle to PIT 1 for no gain (L.Kirkland, L.Flowers). [WPA -7.6% · EPA -2.52]
  • New York Giants (Q2 14:52) — (14:52) B.Daluiso 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard. [WPA +7.2% · EPA +1.19]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New York Giants (Q3 0:47) — (:47) K.Collins pass to I.Hilliard to PIT 7 for 59 yards (A.Battles). [WPA +0.7% · EPA +4.16]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 12:56) — (12:56) (Shotgun) K.Stewart pass to B.Shaw to NYG 21 for 36 yards (D.Thomas, S.Williams). [WPA +9.8% · EPA +3.78]
  • New York Giants (Q4 5:57) — (5:57) K.Collins pass to A.Toomer pushed ob at PIT 21 for 45 yards (B.Alexander). [WPA +0.0% · EPA +3.68]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 10:15) — (10:15) K.Brown 36 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham. [WPA -4.8% · EPA -3.44]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 13:00 · PIT 21 · Score 0-3
    (13:00) B.Daluiso 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
  2. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 14:52 · PIT 23 · Score 0-6
    (14:52) B.Daluiso 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
  3. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 8:32 · PIT 3 · Score 0-12
    (8:32) T.Barber left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 8:27 · PIT 2 · Score 0-13
    B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:39 · NYG 14 · Score 3-13
    (:39) K.Brown 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
  6. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 5:32 · PIT 9 · Score 3-19
    (5:32) K.Collins pass to I.Hilliard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 5:24 · PIT 2 · Score 3-20
    B.Daluiso extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Whittle, Holder-B.Maynard.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 1:09 · NYG 5 · Score 9-30
    (1:09) K.Stewart pass to B.Shaw for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 1:04 · NYG 2 · Score 10-30
    K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.

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 Pittsburgh Steelers vs New York Giants on 2000-12-10?

The New York Giants beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-10 in Week 15, 2000.

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 8:32) New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 5:32) 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 13:00, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — unlisted player (Q2 14:52, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:39, 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 FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs New York Giants?

K. Collins (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +23.08 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+4.16 EPA): (:47) K.Collins pass to I.Hilliard to PIT 7 for 59 yards (A.Battles)..

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 7-6 Now 7-7 L

New York Giants

Entered 9-4 Now 10-4 W