Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 27–20 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- New York Giants 13–3 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- K. Collins
- Top passer
- K. Collins
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:47) (Shotgun) 23-M.Bennett up the middle for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2002-11-10
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Minnesota Vikings 27–20 on 2002-11-10. K. Collins posted a game-high +9.47 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 22 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 27 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants(6:16) 5-K.Collins pass to 45-C.Stackhouse for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by MIN and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 06:10.)
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-10-T.Rouen.
(12:44) 1-G.Anderson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
(8:55) 27-R.Dayne up the middle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(9:14) 1-G.Anderson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
(:26) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(12:10) 20-M.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
(8:47) (Shotgun) 23-M.Bennett up the middle for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
(2:47) 21-T.Barber right guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-K.Collins pass to 83-M.Rivers is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 6:16TD CSC. StackhousePoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 6-0
(6:16) 5-K.Collins pass to 45-C.Stackhouse for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by MIN and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 06:10.)
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 6:10XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-0
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-10-T.Rouen.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 12:44FG GAG. AndersonPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 7-3
(12:44) 1-G.Anderson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 8:55TD RDR. DaynePoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 30
- Score
- 13-3
(8:55) 27-R.Dayne up the middle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 9:14FG GAG. AndersonPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 9
- Score
- 13-6
(9:14) 1-G.Anderson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 0:26TD ATA. ToomerPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 11
- Score
- 19-6
(:26) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 12:10TD Mykel WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 1
- Score
- 19-12
(12:10) 20-M.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 12:06XP GAG. AndersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 19-13
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 8:47TD MBM. BennettPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 78
- Score
- 19-19
(8:47) (Shotgun) 23-M.Bennett up the middle for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 8:36XP GAG. AndersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 19-20
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 2:47TD TBTaye BarberPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 8
- Score
- 25-20
(2:47) 21-T.Barber right guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 2:43Safety KCK. CollinsPoints+2
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 27-20
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-K.Collins pass to 83-M.Rivers is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1K. Collins · New York Giants · Passing · +9.47 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 2M. Bennett · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +8.20 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 3
Riley Dixon · New York Giants · Receiving · +7.73 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play - 4A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.92 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 5R. Dayne · New York Giants · Rushing · +3.06 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 6C. Walsh · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.74 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play
- 7Taye Barber · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.57 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 8T.J. Carter · New York Giants · Rushing · +1.48 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.48 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 (+9.47) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.22 EPA per play.
K. Collins's top snap (-3.30 EPA): (2:50) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 80-J.Shockey INTERCEPTED by 79-K.Mixon at MIN 41. 79-K.Mixon to MIN 47 for 6 yards (80-J.Shockey).
Biggest single play (+6.53 EPA): M. Bennett — (8:47) (Shotgun) 23-M.Bennett up the middle for 78 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) · 43 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · +0.22 EPA/play · +9.47 total EPA
- D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) · 27 dropbacks · 33.3% completion · -0.42 EPA/play · -11.23 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.047 | -0.074 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.4% | 40.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.220 | -0.323 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.053 | +0.205 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.074 | -0.047 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.7% | 55.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: +0.05 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.07 EPA/play (31st percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, -5.71 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 13 drives, +4.62 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — C. Stackhouse (K. Collins pass)
- New York Giants — R. Dayne
- New York Giants — A. Toomer (K. Collins pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Mykel Williams
- Minnesota Vikings — M. Bennett
- New York Giants — Taye Barber
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — G. Anderson
- Minnesota Vikings — G. Anderson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q1 6:16) — (6:16) 5-K.Collins pass to 45-C.Stackhouse for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by MIN and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 06:10.); New York Giants added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 6:10) — 8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-10-T.Rouen..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 6–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the NYG 2 (Q2 12:44) — (12:44) 1-G.Anderson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; New York Giants found the end zone from the MIN 30 (Q2 8:55) — (8:55) 27-R.Dayne up the middle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 6–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the NYG 9 (Q3 9:14) — (9:14) 1-G.Anderson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; New York Giants found the end zone from the MIN 11 (Q3 0:26) — (:26) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–8. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q4 12:10) — (12:10) 20-M.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 12:06) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYG 78 (Q4 8:47) — (8:47) (Shotgun) 23-M.Bennett up the middle for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 8:36) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; New York Giants found the end zone from the MIN 8 (Q4 2:47) — (2:47) 21-T.Barber right guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants registered a safety from the MIN 2 (Q4 2:43) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-K.Collins pass to 83-M.Rivers is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 8:47) — (8:47) (Shotgun) 23-M.Bennett up the middle for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 7:51) — (7:51) 5-K.Richardson Aborted. 43-B.Liddiard FUMBLES at MIN 23, RECOVERED by NYG-59-K.Lewis at MIN 23. 59-K.Lewis to MIN 23 for no gain (Team).
- New York Giants (Q4 6:13) — (6:13) 5-K.Collins pass to 86-R.Dixon to MIN 28 for 29 yards (24-W.Offord).
- New York Giants (Q3 6:27) — (6:27) 10-T.Rouen FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIN 18, recovered by NYG-89-D.Campbell at MIN 26. 89-D.Campbell to MIN 26 for no gain (89-C.James).
- New York Giants (Q2 4:56) — (4:56) 8-M.Bryant 31 yard field goal is BLOCKED (25-E.Kelly), Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-10-T.Rouen.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 8:47) — (8:47) (Shotgun) 23-M.Bennett up the middle for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 8-T.Bouman sacked at MIN 27 for -8 yards (95-F.Ferrara). FUMBLES (95-F.Ferrara), RECOVERED by NYG-97-C.Griffin at MIN 33. 97-C.Griffin to MIN 35 for -2 yards (Team).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 7:51) — (7:51) 5-K.Richardson Aborted. 43-B.Liddiard FUMBLES at MIN 23, RECOVERED by NYG-59-K.Lewis at MIN 23. 59-K.Lewis to MIN 23 for no gain (Team).
- New York Giants (Q3 6:27) — (6:27) 10-T.Rouen FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIN 18, recovered by NYG-89-D.Campbell at MIN 26. 89-D.Campbell to MIN 26 for no gain (89-C.James).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 6:16 · MIN 1 · Score 6-0
(6:16) 5-K.Collins pass to 45-C.Stackhouse for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by MIN and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 06:10.) - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 6:10 · MIN 2 · Score 7-0
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-10-T.Rouen. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 12:44 · NYG 2 · Score 7-3
(12:44) 1-G.Anderson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 8:55 · MIN 30 · Score 13-3
(8:55) 27-R.Dayne up the middle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 9:14 · NYG 9 · Score 13-6
(9:14) 1-G.Anderson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 0:26 · MIN 11 · Score 19-6
(:26) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 12:10 · NYG 1 · Score 19-12
(12:10) 20-M.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 12:06 · NYG 2 · Score 19-13
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 8:47 · NYG 78 · Score 19-19
(8:47) (Shotgun) 23-M.Bennett up the middle for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 8:36 · NYG 2 · Score 19-20
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 2:47 · MIN 8 · Score 25-20
(2:47) 21-T.Barber right guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants Safety (+2) — Q4 2:43 · MIN 2 · Score 27-20
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-K.Collins pass to 83-M.Rivers is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
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.
- K. Collins (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings on 2002-11-10?
The New York Giants beat the Minnesota Vikings 27-20 in Week 10, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: New York Giants 7, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q2: New York Giants 6, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q3: New York Giants 6, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q4: New York Giants 8, Minnesota Vikings 14; Final: New York Giants 27, Minnesota Vikings 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings?
New York Giants touchdown — C. Stackhouse (K. Collins pass) (Q1 6:16) New York Giants touchdown — R. Dayne (Q2 8:55) New York Giants touchdown — A. Toomer (K. Collins pass) (Q3 0:26) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Williams (Q4 12:10) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Bennett (Q4 8:47) New York Giants touchdown — T. Barber (Q4 2:47) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Anderson (Q2 12:44, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Anderson (Q3 9:14, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings?
K. Collins (New York Giants), 58.1% completion, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +9.47 total passing EPA. D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 33.3% completion, -0.42 EPA per dropback, -11.23 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings?
K. Collins (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.47 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (-3.30 EPA): (2:50) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 80-J.Shockey INTERCEPTED by 79-K.Mixon at MIN 41. 79-K.Mixon to MIN 47 for 6 yards (80-J.Shockey)..
Was New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. New York Giants won 27-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 4-4 Now 5-4 W
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 2-6 Now 2-7 L
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