Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 13–3 Kansas City Chiefs
- Halftime
- New York Giants 13–0 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Taye Barber
- Top passer
- Taylen Green
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:52) 10-T.Green pass intended for 89-J.Dunn INTERCEPTED by 36-S.Williams at NYG 0. Touch…
- Game date
- 2001-09-23
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Kansas City Chiefs 13–3 on 2001-09-23. Taye Barber posted a game-high +4.61 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
 Kansas City Chiefs | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants(12:24) 8-M.Andersen 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-2-R.Williams.
(15:00) 27-R.Dayne up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-2-R.Williams.
(:04) 8-M.Andersen 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-2-R.Williams.
(6:19) 2-T.Peterson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
KCKansas City ChiefsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 12:24FG MAM. AndersenPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 24
- Score
- 3-0
(12:24) 8-M.Andersen 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-2-R.Williams.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 15:00TD RDR. DaynePoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 7
- Score
- 9-0
(15:00) 27-R.Dayne up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 14:55XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 10-0
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-2-R.Williams.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 0:04FG MAM. AndersenPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 16
- Score
- 13-0
(:04) 8-M.Andersen 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-2-R.Williams.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 6:19FG TPT. PetersonPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 13-3
(6:19) 2-T.Peterson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Taye Barber · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.61 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 2J. Jurevicius · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.74 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 3K. Collins · New York Giants · Passing · +3.18 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 4
Cameron Thomas · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.73 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play - 5T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.55 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 6
De'Vondre Campbell Sr. · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.45 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play - 7M. Minnis · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.08 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 8G. Comella · New York Giants · Receiving · +0.74 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.19 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 · Receiving
Taye Barber posted the highest total EPA (+4.61) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +0.92 EPA per play.
Taye Barber's top snap (+2.38 EPA): (:45) 5-K.Collins pass to 21-T.Barber pushed ob at KC 3 for 4 yards (21-J.Woods).
Biggest single play (-5.20 EPA): Taylen Green — (4:52) 10-T.Green pass intended for 89-J.Dunn INTERCEPTED by 36-S.Williams at NYG 0. Touchback.
Quarterback report card
Taylen Green led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs) · 35 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · -0.29 EPA/play · -10.10 total EPA
- K. Collins (New York Giants) · 35 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +0.09 EPA/play · +3.18 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.037 | -0.214 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.4% | 37.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.091 | -0.253 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.274 | -0.109 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.214 | +0.037 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.3% | 50.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.21), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: -0.04 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: -0.21 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: 10 drives, -14.75 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 11 drives, -2.85 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 — R. Dayne
Field goals
- New York Giants — M. Andersen
- New York Giants — M. Andersen
- Kansas City Chiefs — T. Peterson
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 KC 24 (Q1 12:24) — (12:24) 8-M.Andersen 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-2-R.Williams..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 10–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the KC 7 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 27-R.Dayne up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 14:55) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-2-R.Williams.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the KC 16 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 8-M.Andersen 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-2-R.Williams..
The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 3–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the NYG 15 (Q3 6:19) — (6:19) 2-T.Peterson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 4:52) — (4:52) 10-T.Green pass intended for 89-J.Dunn INTERCEPTED by 36-S.Williams at NYG 0. Touchback.
- New York Giants (Q1 6:53) — (6:53) 5-K.Collins pass INTERCEPTED by 39-R.Crockett at NYG 29. 39-R.Crockett to NYG 21 for 8 yards (27-R.Dayne).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 10:06) — (10:06) 10-T.Green pass to 81-M.Minnis to NYG 34 for 49 yards (20-S.Garnes). KC - WR Marvin Minnis injured (mild head trauma)
- New York Giants (Q2 3:59) — (3:59) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 44-E.Warfield at KC 15. 44-E.Warfield to KC 15 for no gain (81-A.Toomer).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 1:55) — (1:55) 10-T.Green sacked at NYG 41 for -6 yards (75-K.Hamilton).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 4:52) — (4:52) 10-T.Green pass intended for 89-J.Dunn INTERCEPTED by 36-S.Williams at NYG 0. Touchback.
- New York Giants (Q4 0:40) — (:40) 5-K.Collins up the middle to KC 4 for -1 yards.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 10:06) — (10:06) 10-T.Green pass to 81-M.Minnis to NYG 34 for 49 yards (20-S.Garnes). KC - WR Marvin Minnis injured (mild head trauma)
- New York Giants (Q1 6:53) — (6:53) 5-K.Collins pass INTERCEPTED by 39-R.Crockett at NYG 29. 39-R.Crockett to NYG 21 for 8 yards (27-R.Dayne).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 12:24 · KC 24 · Score 3-0
(12:24) 8-M.Andersen 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-2-R.Williams. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · KC 7 · Score 9-0
(15:00) 27-R.Dayne up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 14:55 · KC 2 · Score 10-0
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-2-R.Williams. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · KC 16 · Score 13-0
(:04) 8-M.Andersen 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-2-R.Williams. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 6:19 · NYG 15 · Score 13-3
(6:19) 2-T.Peterson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
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.
- Taye Barber (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2001-09-23?
The New York Giants beat the Kansas City Chiefs 13-3 in Week 2, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: New York Giants 3, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q2: New York Giants 10, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q3: New York Giants 0, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Final: New York Giants 13, Kansas City Chiefs 3.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Kansas City Chiefs?
New York Giants touchdown — R. Dayne (Q2 15:00) New York Giants field goal — M. Andersen (Q1 12:24, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — M. Andersen (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — T. Peterson (Q3 6:19, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs), 48.6% completion, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -10.10 total passing EPA. K. Collins (New York Giants), 57.1% completion, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +3.18 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Taye Barber (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.61 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+2.38 EPA): (:45) 5-K.Collins pass to 21-T.Barber pushed ob at KC 3 for 4 yards (21-J.Woods)..
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
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