Quick answer
- Winner
- Washington Commanders
- Final score
- Washington Commanders 35–21 New York Giants
- Halftime
- New York Giants 14–17 Washington Commanders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- K. Collins
- Top passer
- K. Collins
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:52) (Shotgun) 12-T.Banks pass to 82-M.Westbrook for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2001-10-28
Game summary
The Washington Commanders beat the New York Giants 35–21 on 2001-10-28. K. Collins posted a game-high +9.37 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
 Washington Commanders | 14 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 35 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants(13:21) 12-T.Banks pass to 87-R.Gardner for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
(6:28) 2-R.Williams punts 41 yards to WAS 11, Center-66-J.Whittle. 34-E.Metcalf for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
(6:43) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett. PENALTY on WAS, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(3:14) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.
(:05) 5-B.Conway 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
(13:15) 83-K.Lockett pass to 88-D.Thompson for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Lateral to Lockett.
5-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
(3:27) 5-B.Conway 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
(14:04) 5-K.Collins pass to 34-G.Comella for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.
(6:52) (Shotgun) 12-T.Banks pass to 82-M.Westbrook for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-T.Banks pass to 32-D.Bennett is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
WASWashington CommandersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 13:21TD RGR. GardnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 12
- Score
- 0-6
(13:21) 12-T.Banks pass to 87-R.Gardner for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 13:18XP BCB. ConwayPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 0-7
5-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 6:28TD EME. MetcalfPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 52
- Score
- 0-13
(6:28) 2-R.Williams punts 41 yards to WAS 11, Center-66-J.Whittle. 34-E.Metcalf for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 6:06XP BCB. ConwayPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 0-14
5-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 6:43TD ATA. ToomerPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 6
- Score
- 6-14
(6:43) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 6:39XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 7-14
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett. PENALTY on WAS, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 3:14TD IHI. HilliardPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 27
- Score
- 13-14
(3:14) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 3:04XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 14-14
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:05FG BCB. ConwayPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 25
- Score
- 14-17
(:05) 5-B.Conway 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 13:15TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYG 31
- Score
- 14-23
(13:15) 83-K.Lockett pass to 88-D.Thompson for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Lateral to Lockett.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 13:08XP BCB. ConwayPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 14-24
5-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 3:27FG BCB. ConwayPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 14-27
(3:27) 5-B.Conway 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 14:04TD GCG. ComellaPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 1
- Score
- 20-27
(14:04) 5-K.Collins pass to 34-G.Comella for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 13:58XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 21-27
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 6:52TD MWM. WestbrookPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 76
- Score
- 21-33
(6:52) (Shotgun) 12-T.Banks pass to 82-M.Westbrook for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 6:41Safety TBT. BanksPoints+2
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 21-35
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-T.Banks pass to 32-D.Bennett is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1K. Collins · New York Giants · Passing · +9.37 total EPA · 59 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 2M. Westbrook · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +7.78 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.89 EPA/play
- 3T. Banks · Washington Commanders · Passing · +7.46 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 4A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.67 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 5K. Carter · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +3.62 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.81 EPA/play
- 6K. Lockett · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.29 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
- 7K. Lockett · Washington Commanders · Passing · +3.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.18 EPA/play
- 8I. Hilliard · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.41 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 (+9.37) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 59 counted snaps, they averaged +0.16 EPA per play.
K. Collins's top snap (+4.40 EPA): (3:14) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+7.73 EPA): T. Banks — (6:52) (Shotgun) 12-T.Banks pass to 82-M.Westbrook for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 59 dropbacks · 54.2% completion · +0.16 EPA/play · +9.37 total EPA
- T. Banks (Washington Commanders) · 26 dropbacks · 42.3% completion · +0.29 EPA/play · +7.46 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.045 | +0.106 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.5% | 45.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.148 | +0.394 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.423 | -0.078 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.106 | +0.045 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.4% | 51.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Washington Commanders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: -0.04 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Washington Commanders: +0.11 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: 12 drives, -4.33 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 13 drives, +8.34 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Washington Commanders — R. Gardner (T. Banks pass)
- Washington Commanders — E. Metcalf
- New York Giants — A. Toomer (K. Collins pass)
- New York Giants — I. Hilliard (K. Collins pass)
- Washington Commanders — Darwin Thompson (K. Lockett pass)
- New York Giants — G. Comella (K. Collins pass)
- Washington Commanders — M. Westbrook (T. Banks pass)
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — B. Conway
- Washington Commanders — B. Conway
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 12 (Q1 13:21) — (13:21) 12-T.Banks pass to 87-R.Gardner for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 13:18) — 5-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the WAS 52 (Q1 6:28) — (6:28) 2-R.Williams punts 41 yards to WAS 11, Center-66-J.Whittle. 34-E.Metcalf for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 6:06) — 5-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–3. New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 6 (Q2 6:43) — (6:43) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 6:39); New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 27 (Q2 3:14) — (3:14) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 3:04) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 25 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 5-B.Conway 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 31 (Q3 13:15) — (13:15) 83-K.Lockett pass to 88-D.Thompson for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Lateral to Lockett.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 13:08) — 5-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 2 (Q3 3:27) — (3:27) 5-B.Conway 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 8–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q4 14:04) — (14:04) 5-K.Collins pass to 34-G.Comella for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 13:58) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 76 (Q4 6:52) — (6:52) (Shotgun) 12-T.Banks pass to 82-M.Westbrook for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders registered a safety from the NYG 2 (Q4 6:41) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-T.Banks pass to 32-D.Bennett is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q1 14:35) — (14:35) 5-K.Collins FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 18, touched at NYG 18, RECOVERED by WAS-90-K.Lang at NYG 18. 90-K.Lang to NYG 18 for no gain (62-G.Parker).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 6:52) — (6:52) (Shotgun) 12-T.Banks pass to 82-M.Westbrook for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q2 3:14) — (3:14) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q1 6:28) — (6:28) 2-R.Williams punts 41 yards to WAS 11, Center-66-J.Whittle. 34-E.Metcalf for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 12:38) — (12:38) (Shotgun) 12-T.Banks pass to 83-K.Lockett to WAS 35 for 21 yards (36-S.Williams).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 6:52) — (6:52) (Shotgun) 12-T.Banks pass to 82-M.Westbrook for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q1 6:28) — (6:28) 2-R.Williams punts 41 yards to WAS 11, Center-66-J.Whittle. 34-E.Metcalf for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q2 3:14) — (3:14) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q1 14:35) — (14:35) 5-K.Collins FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 18, touched at NYG 18, RECOVERED by WAS-90-K.Lang at NYG 18. 90-K.Lang to NYG 18 for no gain (62-G.Parker).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 13:21 · NYG 12 · Score 0-6
(13:21) 12-T.Banks pass to 87-R.Gardner for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 13:18 · NYG 2 · Score 0-7
5-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 6:28 · WAS 52 · Score 0-13
(6:28) 2-R.Williams punts 41 yards to WAS 11, Center-66-J.Whittle. 34-E.Metcalf for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 6:06 · NYG 2 · Score 0-14
5-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 6:43 · WAS 6 · Score 6-14
(6:43) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 6:39 · WAS 2 · Score 7-14
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett. PENALTY on WAS, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 3:14 · WAS 27 · Score 13-14
(3:14) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 3:04 · WAS 2 · Score 14-14
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · NYG 25 · Score 14-17
(:05) 5-B.Conway 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 13:15 · NYG 31 · Score 14-23
(13:15) 83-K.Lockett pass to 88-D.Thompson for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Lateral to Lockett. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 13:08 · NYG 2 · Score 14-24
5-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 3:27 · NYG 2 · Score 14-27
(3:27) 5-B.Conway 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 14:04 · WAS 1 · Score 20-27
(14:04) 5-K.Collins pass to 34-G.Comella for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 13:58 · WAS 2 · Score 21-27
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-66-J.Whittle, Holder-17-J.Garrett. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 6:52 · NYG 76 · Score 21-33
(6:52) (Shotgun) 12-T.Banks pass to 82-M.Westbrook for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders Safety (+2) — Q4 6:41 · NYG 2 · Score 21-35
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-T.Banks pass to 32-D.Bennett is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Washington Commanders 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 New York Giants vs Washington Commanders on 2001-10-28?
The Washington Commanders beat the New York Giants 35-21 in Week 7, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: New York Giants 0, Washington Commanders 14; Q2: New York Giants 14, Washington Commanders 3; Q3: New York Giants 0, Washington Commanders 10; Q4: New York Giants 7, Washington Commanders 8; Final: New York Giants 21, Washington Commanders 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Gardner (T. Banks pass) (Q1 13:21) Washington Commanders touchdown — E. Metcalf (Q1 6:28) New York Giants touchdown — A. Toomer (K. Collins pass) (Q2 6:43) New York Giants touchdown — I. Hilliard (K. Collins pass) (Q2 3:14) Washington Commanders touchdown — D. Thompson (K. Lockett pass) (Q3 13:15) New York Giants touchdown — G. Comella (K. Collins pass) (Q4 14:04) Washington Commanders touchdown — M. Westbrook (T. Banks pass) (Q4 6:52) Washington Commanders field goal — B. Conway (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — B. Conway (Q3 3:27, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
K. Collins (New York Giants), 54.2% completion, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +9.37 total passing EPA. T. Banks (Washington Commanders), 42.3% completion, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +7.46 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
K. Collins (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.37 total EPA on Passing plays. across 59 snaps. Their top snap (+4.40 EPA): (3:14) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L
Washington Commanders
Entered 1-5 Now 2-5 W
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