Quick answer
- Winner
- Dallas Cowboys
- Final score
- Dallas Cowboys 20–13 New York Giants
- Halftime
- New York Giants 13–6 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Taye Barber
- Top passer
- Q. Carter
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:18) 4-M.Knorr punts 46 yards to NYG 14, Center-45-M.Solwold. 21-T.Barber MUFFS catch, R…
- Game date
- 2001-12-09
Game summary
The Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants 20–13 on 2001-12-09, overcoming New York Giants's 13–6 halftime lead. Taye Barber posted a game-high +3.23 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
 Dallas Cowboys | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants(11:33) 8-M.Andersen 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.
(7:49) 9-J.Hilbert 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(2:21) 8-M.Andersen 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.
(10:43) 5-K.Collins pass to 83-M.Rivers for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass thrown right corner of end zone.
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett. PENALTY on DAL-76-F.Adams, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(:53) 9-J.Hilbert 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(6:36) 22-E.Smith left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-J.Hilbert extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(12:54) 17-Q.Carter pass to 88-J.Harris for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Carter fake handoff middle before a lob left side of the goal line.
9-J.Hilbert extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 11:33FG MAM. AndersenPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 17
- Score
- 3-0
(11:33) 8-M.Andersen 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 7:49FG JHJ. HilbertPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 20
- Score
- 3-3
(7:49) 9-J.Hilbert 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 2:21FG MAM. AndersenPoints+3
- Yard line
- DAL 23
- Score
- 6-3
(2:21) 8-M.Andersen 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 10:43TD MRM. RiversPoints+6
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 12-3
(10:43) 5-K.Collins pass to 83-M.Rivers for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass thrown right corner of end zone.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 10:31XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- DAL 2
- Score
- 13-3
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett. PENALTY on DAL-76-F.Adams, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 0:53FG JHJ. HilbertPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 23
- Score
- 13-6
(:53) 9-J.Hilbert 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 6:36TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYG 1
- Score
- 13-12
(6:36) 22-E.Smith left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 6:28XP JHJ. HilbertPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 13-13
9-J.Hilbert extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 12:54TD Josh HarrisPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 3
- Score
- 13-19
(12:54) 17-Q.Carter pass to 88-J.Harris for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Carter fake handoff middle before a lob left side of the goal line.
- DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 12:50XP JHJ. HilbertPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 13-20
9-J.Hilbert extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Taye Barber · New York Giants · Rushing · +3.23 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 2R. Ismail · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.80 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 3Josh Harris · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.76 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 4I. Hilliard · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.74 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 5
Michael Wiley · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.49 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play - 6M. Rivers · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.11 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 7T. Hambrick · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +1.04 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 8Taye Barber · New York Giants · Receiving · +0.81 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.20 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
Taye Barber — NYG · Rushing
Taye Barber posted the highest total EPA (+3.23) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 18 counted snaps, they averaged +0.18 EPA per play.
Taye Barber's top snap (+4.95 EPA): (9:18) 4-M.Knorr punts 46 yards to NYG 14, Center-45-M.Solwold. 21-T.Barber MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by DAL-42-T.Hambrick at NYG 19.
Quarterback report card
Q. Carter led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Q. Carter (Dallas Cowboys) · 31 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.32 total EPA
- K. Collins (New York Giants) · 28 dropbacks · 46.4% completion · -0.24 EPA/play · -6.73 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.055 | +0.011 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.1% | 39.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.240 | +0.069 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.006 | -0.356 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.011 | +0.055 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.7% | 60.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: -0.06 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: +0.01 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Dallas Cowboys: 14 drives, +0.93 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 12 drives, -3.80 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — M. Rivers (K. Collins pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — Elerson G. Smith
- Dallas Cowboys — Josh Harris (Q. Carter pass)
Field goals
- New York Giants — M. Andersen
- Dallas Cowboys — J. Hilbert
- New York Giants — M. Andersen
- Dallas Cowboys — J. Hilbert
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 6–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DAL 17 (Q1 11:33) — (11:33) 8-M.Andersen 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 20 (Q1 7:49) — (7:49) 9-J.Hilbert 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the DAL 23 (Q1 2:21) — (2:21) 8-M.Andersen 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–3. New York Giants found the end zone from the DAL 2 (Q2 10:43) — (10:43) 5-K.Collins pass to 83-M.Rivers for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass thrown right corner of end zone.; New York Giants added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q2 10:31); Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the NYG 23 (Q2 0:53) — (:53) 9-J.Hilbert 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q3 6:36) — (6:36) 22-E.Smith left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 6:28) — 9-J.Hilbert extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr..
The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the NYG 3 (Q4 12:54) — (12:54) 17-Q.Carter pass to 88-J.Harris for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Carter fake handoff middle before a lob left side of the goal line.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 12:50) — 9-J.Hilbert extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 9:18) — (9:18) 4-M.Knorr punts 46 yards to NYG 14, Center-45-M.Solwold. 21-T.Barber MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by DAL-42-T.Hambrick at NYG 19.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 7:24) — (7:24) 17-Q.Carter pass to 81-R.Ismail to NYG 1 for 41 yards (36-S.Williams). Pass caught on post from right side.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 13:41) — (13:41) 17-Q.Carter left tackle to NYG 3 for 11 yards (20-S.Garnes). Carter faked pitch to right side, then scrambled off left tackle
- New York Giants (Q4 6:53) — (6:53) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 28-D.Woodson (38-D.Hawthorne) at DAL 24. 28-D.Woodson to DAL 30 for 6 yards (21-T.Barber). Hawthorne tipped ball before intercepted by W
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 12:54) — (12:54) 17-Q.Carter pass to 88-J.Harris for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Carter fake handoff middle before a lob left side of the goal line.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 9:18) — (9:18) 4-M.Knorr punts 46 yards to NYG 14, Center-45-M.Solwold. 21-T.Barber MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by DAL-42-T.Hambrick at NYG 19.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:33) — (:33) 17-Q.Carter to NYG 8 for -1 yards.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q3 7:24) — (7:24) 17-Q.Carter pass to 81-R.Ismail to NYG 1 for 41 yards (36-S.Williams). Pass caught on post from right side.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q4 10:37) — (10:37) 22-E.Smith left tackle to NYG 38 for 44 yards (31-J.Sehorn).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 11:33 · DAL 17 · Score 3-0
(11:33) 8-M.Andersen 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 7:49 · NYG 20 · Score 3-3
(7:49) 9-J.Hilbert 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 2:21 · DAL 23 · Score 6-3
(2:21) 8-M.Andersen 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 10:43 · DAL 2 · Score 12-3
(10:43) 5-K.Collins pass to 83-M.Rivers for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass thrown right corner of end zone. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 10:31 · DAL 2 · Score 13-3
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett. PENALTY on DAL-76-F.Adams, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 0:53 · NYG 23 · Score 13-6
(:53) 9-J.Hilbert 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 6:36 · NYG 1 · Score 13-12
(6:36) 22-E.Smith left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 6:28 · NYG 2 · Score 13-13
9-J.Hilbert extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 12:54 · NYG 3 · Score 13-19
(12:54) 17-Q.Carter pass to 88-J.Harris for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Carter fake handoff middle before a lob left side of the goal line. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 12:50 · NYG 2 · Score 13-20
9-J.Hilbert extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Dallas Cowboys earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Taye Barber (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys on 2001-12-09?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants 20-13 in Week 13, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: New York Giants 6, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q2: New York Giants 7, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q3: New York Giants 0, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q4: New York Giants 0, Dallas Cowboys 7; Final: New York Giants 13, Dallas Cowboys 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?
New York Giants touchdown — M. Rivers (K. Collins pass) (Q2 10:43) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — E. Smith (Q3 6:36) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Harris (Q. Carter pass) (Q4 12:54) New York Giants field goal — M. Andersen (Q1 11:33, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — J. Hilbert (Q1 7:49, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — M. Andersen (Q1 2:21, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — J. Hilbert (Q2 0:53, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q. Carter (Dallas Cowboys), 54.8% completion, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.32 total passing EPA. K. Collins (New York Giants), 46.4% completion, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -6.73 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys?
Taye Barber (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.23 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 18 snaps. Their top snap (+4.95 EPA): (9:18) 4-M.Knorr punts 46 yards to NYG 14, Center-45-M.Solwold. 21-T.Barber MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by DAL-42-T.Hambrick at NYG 19..
Was New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Dallas Cowboys won 20-13 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 5-6 Now 5-7 L
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 3-8 Now 4-8 W
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