Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 27–24 Seattle Seahawks
- Halftime
- Tied 17–17 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- I. Hilliard
- Top passer
- K. Collins
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:02) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked at SEA 18 for -7 yards (58-M.Barrow). FUMBLES (58-M.Barrow), …
- Game date
- 2001-12-23
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Seattle Seahawks 27–24 on 2001-12-23. I. Hilliard posted a game-high +11.73 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Seattle Seahawks | 7 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
 New York Giants | 7 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
SEASeattle Seahawks(5:52) 37-S.Alexander left tackle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
(3:02) 27-R.Dayne left guard for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.
(11:43) 9-R.Lindell 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
(6:02) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked at SEA 18 for -7 yards (58-M.Barrow). FUMBLES (58-M.Barrow), RECOVERED by NYG-92-M.Strahan at SEA 13. 92-M.Strahan for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Officially, a 12 yard sack.
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.
(3:33) 5-K.Collins sacked at NYG -2 for -8 yards (78-A.Cochran). FUMBLES (78-A.Cochran), RECOVERED by SEA-93-J.Randle at NYG -8. TOUCHDOWN. Officially, a 6 yard sack.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
(:21) 8-M.Andersen 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.
(13:01) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 37-S.Alexander for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
(12:46) 8-M.Andersen 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.
(:24) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 5:52TD SAS. AlexanderPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 29
- Score
- 6-0
(5:52) 37-S.Alexander left tackle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 5:43XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 7-0
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 3:02TD RDR. DaynePoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 31
- Score
- 7-6
(3:02) 27-R.Dayne left guard for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 2:53XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 2
- Score
- 7-7
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 11:43FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 10-7
(11:43) 9-R.Lindell 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 6:02TD MSM. StrahanPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 75
- Score
- 10-13
(6:02) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked at SEA 18 for -7 yards (58-M.Barrow). FUMBLES (58-M.Barrow), RECOVERED by NYG-92-M.Strahan at SEA 13. 92-M.Strahan for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Officially, a 12 yard sack.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 5:52XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 2
- Score
- 10-14
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 3:33TD KCK. CollinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 94
- Score
- 16-14
(3:33) 5-K.Collins sacked at NYG -2 for -8 yards (78-A.Cochran). FUMBLES (78-A.Cochran), RECOVERED by SEA-93-J.Randle at NYG -8. TOUCHDOWN. Officially, a 6 yard sack.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 3:24XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 17-14
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 0:21FG MAM. AndersenPoints+3
- Yard line
- SEA 14
- Score
- 17-17
(:21) 8-M.Andersen 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 13:01TD SAS. AlexanderPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 16
- Score
- 23-17
(13:01) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 37-S.Alexander for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 12:53XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 24-17
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 12:46FG MAM. AndersenPoints+3
- Yard line
- SEA 15
- Score
- 24-20
(12:46) 8-M.Andersen 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 0:24TD IHI. HilliardPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 7
- Score
- 24-26
(:24) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 0:20XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 2
- Score
- 24-27
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1I. Hilliard · New York Giants · Receiving · +11.73 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 2A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +6.37 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 3S. Alexander · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.16 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 4K. Collins · New York Giants · Passing · +2.85 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 5M. Strong · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.55 EPA/play
- 6A. Bannister · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.62 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
- 7C. Fauria · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.60 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 8R. Dayne · New York Giants · Rushing · +1.53 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.22 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
I. Hilliard — NYG · Receiving
I. Hilliard posted the highest total EPA (+11.73) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +1.17 EPA per play.
I. Hilliard's top snap (+3.71 EPA): (:24) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-6.85 EPA): M. Hasselbeck — (6:02) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked at SEA 18 for -7 yards (58-M.Barrow). FUMBLES (58-M.Barrow), RECOVERED by NYG-92-M.Strahan at SEA 13. 92-M.Strahan for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Officially, a 12 yard sack.
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) · 49 dropbacks · 61.2% completion · +0.06 EPA/play · +2.85 total EPA
- M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 30 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.08 EPA/play · -2.38 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.013 | +0.013 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.4% | 50.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.079 | +0.058 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.151 | -0.029 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.013 | -0.013 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.0% | 50.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Seattle Seahawks +0.01, New York Giants +0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Seattle Seahawks: +0.01 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: +0.01 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: 15 drives, +1.13 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 15 drives, +1.05 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Alexander
- New York Giants — R. Dayne
- New York Giants — M. Strahan
- Seattle Seahawks — K. Collins
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Alexander (M. Hasselbeck pass)
- New York Giants — I. Hilliard (K. Collins pass)
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — R. Lindell
- New York Giants — M. Andersen
- New York Giants — M. Andersen
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the NYG 29 (Q1 5:52) — (5:52) 37-S.Alexander left tackle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 5:43) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles.; New York Giants found the end zone from the SEA 31 (Q1 3:02) — (3:02) 27-R.Dayne left guard for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 2:53) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the NYG 2 (Q2 11:43) — (11:43) 9-R.Lindell 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NYG 75 (Q2 6:02); New York Giants added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 5:52) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SEA 94 (Q2 3:33); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 3:24) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the SEA 14 (Q2 0:21) — (:21) 8-M.Andersen 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett..
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the NYG 16 (Q3 13:01) — (13:01) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 37-S.Alexander for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 12:53) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 10–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the SEA 15 (Q4 12:46) — (12:46) 8-M.Andersen 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.; New York Giants found the end zone from the SEA 7 (Q4 0:24) — (:24) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 0:20) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q4 0:24) — (:24) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q2 3:33) — (3:33) 5-K.Collins sacked at NYG -2 for -8 yards (78-A.Cochran). FUMBLES (78-A.Cochran), RECOVERED by SEA-93-J.Randle at NYG -8. TOUCHDOWN. Officially, a 6 yard sack.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 6:02) — (6:02) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked at SEA 18 for -7 yards (58-M.Barrow). FUMBLES (58-M.Barrow), RECOVERED by NYG-92-M.Strahan at SEA 13. 92-M.Strahan for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Officially, a 12 yard sack.
- New York Giants (Q4 0:42) — (:42) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard to SEA 7 for 18 yards (25-R.Tongue, 31-M.Robertson).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 13:01) — (13:01) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 37-S.Alexander for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 6:02) — (6:02) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked at SEA 18 for -7 yards (58-M.Barrow). FUMBLES (58-M.Barrow), RECOVERED by NYG-92-M.Strahan at SEA 13. 92-M.Strahan for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Officially, a 12 yard sack.
- New York Giants (Q2 3:33) — (3:33) 5-K.Collins sacked at NYG -2 for -8 yards (78-A.Cochran). FUMBLES (78-A.Cochran), RECOVERED by SEA-93-J.Randle at NYG -8. TOUCHDOWN. Officially, a 6 yard sack.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 5:52) — (5:52) 37-S.Alexander left tackle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q3 15:00) — 9-R.Lindell kicks 62 yards from SEA 30 to NYG 8. 86-R.Dixon to NYG 27 for 19 yards (55-M.Bell). FUMBLES (55-M.Bell), RECOVERED by SEA-22-P.Miranda at NYG 30. 22-P.Miranda to NYG 30 for no gain (23-O.S
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 5:52 · NYG 29 · Score 6-0
(5:52) 37-S.Alexander left tackle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 5:43 · NYG 2 · Score 7-0
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 3:02 · SEA 31 · Score 7-6
(3:02) 27-R.Dayne left guard for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 2:53 · SEA 2 · Score 7-7
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 11:43 · NYG 2 · Score 10-7
(11:43) 9-R.Lindell 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 6:02 · NYG 75 · Score 10-13
(6:02) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked at SEA 18 for -7 yards (58-M.Barrow). FUMBLES (58-M.Barrow), RECOVERED by NYG-92-M.Strahan at SEA 13. 92-M.Strahan for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Officially, a 12 yard sack. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 5:52 · SEA 2 · Score 10-14
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 3:33 · SEA 94 · Score 16-14
(3:33) 5-K.Collins sacked at NYG -2 for -8 yards (78-A.Cochran). FUMBLES (78-A.Cochran), RECOVERED by SEA-93-J.Randle at NYG -8. TOUCHDOWN. Officially, a 6 yard sack. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 3:24 · NYG 2 · Score 17-14
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 0:21 · SEA 14 · Score 17-17
(:21) 8-M.Andersen 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 13:01 · NYG 16 · Score 23-17
(13:01) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 37-S.Alexander for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 12:53 · NYG 2 · Score 24-17
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-10-J.Feagles. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 12:46 · SEA 15 · Score 24-20
(12:46) 8-M.Andersen 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 0:24 · SEA 7 · Score 24-26
(:24) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 0:20 · SEA 2 · Score 24-27
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- I. Hilliard (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs New York Giants on 2001-12-23?
The New York Giants beat the Seattle Seahawks 27-24 in Week 15, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs New York Giants?
Q1: Seattle Seahawks 7, New York Giants 7; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 10, New York Giants 10; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 7, New York Giants 0; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 0, New York Giants 10; Final: Seattle Seahawks 24, New York Giants 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs New York Giants?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — S. Alexander (Q1 5:52) New York Giants touchdown — R. Dayne (Q1 3:02) New York Giants touchdown — M. Strahan (Q2 6:02) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — K. Collins (Q2 3:33) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — S. Alexander (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q3 13:01) New York Giants touchdown — I. Hilliard (K. Collins pass) (Q4 0:24) Seattle Seahawks field goal — R. Lindell (Q2 11:43, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — M. Andersen (Q2 0:21, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — M. Andersen (Q4 12:46, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs New York Giants?
K. Collins (New York Giants), 61.2% completion, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.85 total passing EPA. M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 50.0% completion, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -2.38 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs New York Giants?
I. Hilliard (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.73 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+3.71 EPA): (:24) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Seattle Seahawks vs New York Giants a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New York Giants won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 7-6 Now 7-7 L
New York Giants
Entered 6-7 Now 7-7 W
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