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NFL · Week 11 · November 17, 2002 · 12 min read

Washington Commanders vs. New York Giants: 2002 Week 11 Recap

Giants defeat Commanders 19–17 in Week 11

A.Toomer led Fantasy Impact as Giants prevailed in a 17–19 Week 11 finish.

Washington Commanders 17 4–6
Final 17–19
New York Giants 19 6–4 Winner
Winner
New York Giants
Final score
17–19
Halftime
Tied 10–10 at halftime
Top passer
K. Collins
FantasyHQ MVP
A.Toomer
Game date
November 17, 2002

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • W.Jackson 5 REC · 36 YDS · 1 TD +2.9 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Doering 1 REC +2.2 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Matthews 1 CAR · 2 YDS +1.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Giants

  • A.Toomer 8 REC · 95 YDS · 1 TD +3.9 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Dayne 10 CAR · 29 YDS -0.3 Fantasy Impact
  • De'Vondre Campbell Sr.
    De'Vondre Campbell Sr. 1 REC · 7 YDS -1.2 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
New York Giants
Final score
New York Giants 19–17 Washington Commanders
Halftime
Tied 10–10 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
A. Toomer
Top passer
K. Collins
Biggest EPA play
(6:01) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 80-J.Shockey INTERCEPTED by 26-I.Ohalete at NYG 39. 2…
Game date
2002-11-17

Game summary

The New York Giants beat the Washington Commanders 19–17 on 2002-11-17. A. Toomer posted a game-high +3.89 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Washington Commanders01070017
New York Giants3763019

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

WASWashington Commanders
NYGNew York Giants

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NYGNew York Giants
    Q1 6:44FG
    Myles Bryant

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 25
    Score
    0-3

    (6:44) 8-M.Bryant 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-C.Bober, Holder-12-M.Allen.

  2. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 14:15TD
    WJW. Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 6
    Score
    6-3

    (14:15) (Shotgun) 6-S.Matthews pass to 83-W.Jackson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 14:10XP
    JTJ. Tuthill

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    7-3

    14-J.Tuthill extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.

  4. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 5:06FG
    JTJ. Tuthill

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYG 13
    Score
    10-3

    (5:06) 14-J.Tuthill 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.

  5. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 1:54TD
    ATA. Toomer

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 35
    Score
    10-9

    (1:54) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 1:47XP
    Myles Bryant

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    10-10

    8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-67-C.Bober, Holder-12-M.Allen.

  7. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 12:01TD
    RGR. Gardner

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 11
    Score
    16-10

    (12:01) 6-S.Matthews pass to 87-R.Gardner for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 11:53XP
    JTJ. Tuthill

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    17-10

    14-J.Tuthill extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.

  9. NYGNew York Giants
    Q3 3:01FG
    Myles Bryant

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 16
    Score
    17-13

    (3:01) 8-M.Bryant 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-C.Bober, Holder-12-M.Allen.

  10. NYGNew York Giants
    Q3 1:37FG
    Myles Bryant

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    17-16

    (1:37) 8-M.Bryant 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-C.Bober, Holder-12-M.Allen.

  11. NYGNew York Giants
    Q4 12:00FG
    Myles Bryant

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 1
    Score
    17-19

    (12:00) 8-M.Bryant 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-C.Bober, Holder-12-M.Allen.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.89 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
  2. 2W. Jackson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.94 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
  3. 3C. Doering · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.20 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.20 EPA/play
  4. 4S. Matthews · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +1.81 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.81 EPA/play
  5. 5R. Dayne · New York Giants · Rushing · -0.31 total EPA · 10 snaps · -0.03 EPA/play
  6. 6Z. Flemister · Washington Commanders · Receiving · -0.50 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.50 EPA/play
  7. 7Shaquan DavisShaquan Davis · Washington Commanders · Receiving · -0.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.67 EPA/play
  8. 8L. Stephens · Washington Commanders · Receiving · -0.81 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.81 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

A. Toomer — NYG · Receiving

A. Toomer posted the highest total EPA (+3.89) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 15 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.

A. Toomer's top snap (-4.88 EPA): (12:11) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 31-D.Terrell (24-C.Bailey) at NYG 30. 31-D.Terrell to NYG 11 for 19 yards (81-A.Toomer).

Biggest single play (-5.70 EPA): K. Collins — (6:01) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 80-J.Shockey INTERCEPTED by 26-I.Ohalete at NYG 39. 26-I.Ohalete to NYG 12 for 27 yards (5-K.Collins).

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 · 44.9% completion · -0.12 EPA/play · -5.85 total EPA
  • S. Matthews (Washington Commanders) · 39 dropbacks · 38.5% completion · -0.15 EPA/play · -6.04 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatWashington CommandersNew York Giants
Offensive EPA/play-0.240-0.181
Offensive success rate38.8%34.6%
Pass EPA/play-0.155-0.119
Rush EPA/play-0.289-0.356
Defensive EPA/play+0.181+0.240
Defensive success rate65.4%61.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

New York Giants held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.18 vs -0.24), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Washington Commanders: -0.24 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
  • New York Giants: -0.18 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
  • New York Giants: 15 drives, -19.34 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Washington Commanders: 14 drives, -19.23 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Washington Commanders — W. Jackson (S. Matthews pass) (Q2 14:15)
  • New York Giants — A. Toomer (K. Collins pass) (Q2 1:54)
  • Washington Commanders — R. Gardner (S. Matthews pass) (Q3 12:01)

Field goals

  • Myles BryantNew York Giants — Myles Bryant (Q1 6:44)
  • Washington Commanders — J. Tuthill (Q2 5:06)
  • Myles BryantNew York Giants — Myles Bryant (Q3 3:01)
  • Myles BryantNew York Giants — Myles Bryant (Q3 1:37)
  • Myles BryantNew York Giants — Myles Bryant (Q4 12:00)
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 WAS 25 (Q1 6:44) — (6:44) 8-M.Bryant 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-C.Bober, Holder-12-M.Allen..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 6 (Q2 14:15) — (14:15) (Shotgun) 6-S.Matthews pass to 83-W.Jackson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 14:10) — 14-J.Tuthill extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 13 (Q2 5:06) — (5:06) 14-J.Tuthill 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 35 (Q2 1:54) — (1:54) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 1:47) — 8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-67-C.Bober, Holder-12-M.Allen..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–6. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 11 (Q3 12:01) — (12:01) 6-S.Matthews pass to 87-R.Gardner for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 11:53) — 14-J.Tuthill extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 16 (Q3 3:01) — (3:01) 8-M.Bryant 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-C.Bober, Holder-12-M.Allen.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 15 (Q3 1:37) — (1:37) 8-M.Bryant 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-C.Bober, Holder-12-M.Allen..

The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 1 (Q4 12:00) — (12:00) 8-M.Bryant 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-C.Bober, Holder-12-M.Allen..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Washington Commanders (Q4 4:04) — (4:04) 14-J.Tuthill 42 yard field goal is BLOCKED (70-L.Legree), Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker, RECOVERED by NYG-23-O.Stoutmire at NYG 38. 23-O.Stoutmire to WAS 48 for 14 yards (4-B.Barker). [WPA -31.1% · EPA -3.96]
  • New York Giants (Q2 6:01) — (6:01) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 80-J.Shockey INTERCEPTED by 26-I.Ohalete at NYG 39. 26-I.Ohalete to NYG 12 for 27 yards (5-K.Collins). [WPA -17.6% · EPA -5.70]
  • New York Giants (Q3 12:11) — (12:11) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 31-D.Terrell (24-C.Bailey) at NYG 30. 31-D.Terrell to NYG 11 for 19 yards (81-A.Toomer). [WPA -15.9% · EPA -4.88]
  • New York Giants (Q4 7:47) — (7:47) 12-M.Allen punts 31 yards to WAS 36, Center-79-B.Jones, downed by NYG-83-M.Rivers. [WPA -15.7% · EPA -1.23]
  • Washington Commanders (Q4 5:22) — (5:22) (Shotgun) 6-S.Matthews pass to 87-R.Gardner to NYG 33 for 13 yards (36-S.Williams). [WPA +14.5% · EPA +1.83]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New York Giants (Q2 6:01) — (6:01) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 80-J.Shockey INTERCEPTED by 26-I.Ohalete at NYG 39. 26-I.Ohalete to NYG 12 for 27 yards (5-K.Collins). [WPA -17.6% · EPA -5.70]
  • New York Giants (Q3 12:11) — (12:11) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 31-D.Terrell (24-C.Bailey) at NYG 30. 31-D.Terrell to NYG 11 for 19 yards (81-A.Toomer). [WPA -15.9% · EPA -4.88]
  • New York Giants (Q2 1:54) — (1:54) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.5% · EPA +4.27]
  • Washington Commanders (Q4 4:04) — (4:04) 14-J.Tuthill 42 yard field goal is BLOCKED (70-L.Legree), Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker, RECOVERED by NYG-23-O.Stoutmire at NYG 38. 23-O.Stoutmire to WAS 48 for 14 yards (4-B.Barker). [WPA -31.1% · EPA -3.96]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 6:44 · WAS 25 · Score 0-3
    (6:44) 8-M.Bryant 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-C.Bober, Holder-12-M.Allen.
  2. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 14:15 · NYG 6 · Score 6-3
    (14:15) (Shotgun) 6-S.Matthews pass to 83-W.Jackson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 14:10 · NYG 2 · Score 7-3
    14-J.Tuthill extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
  4. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 5:06 · NYG 13 · Score 10-3
    (5:06) 14-J.Tuthill 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
  5. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 1:54 · WAS 35 · Score 10-9
    (1:54) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 1:47 · WAS 2 · Score 10-10
    8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-67-C.Bober, Holder-12-M.Allen.
  7. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 12:01 · NYG 11 · Score 16-10
    (12:01) 6-S.Matthews pass to 87-R.Gardner for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 11:53 · NYG 2 · Score 17-10
    14-J.Tuthill extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
  9. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 3:01 · WAS 16 · Score 17-13
    (3:01) 8-M.Bryant 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-C.Bober, Holder-12-M.Allen.
  10. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 1:37 · WAS 15 · Score 17-16
    (1:37) 8-M.Bryant 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-C.Bober, Holder-12-M.Allen.
  11. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 12:00 · WAS 1 · Score 17-19
    (12:00) 8-M.Bryant 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-C.Bober, Holder-12-M.Allen.

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.
  • A. Toomer (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs New York Giants on 2002-11-17?

The New York Giants beat the Washington Commanders 19-17 in Week 11, 2002.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?

Q1: Washington Commanders 0, New York Giants 3; Q2: Washington Commanders 10, New York Giants 7; Q3: Washington Commanders 7, New York Giants 6; Q4: Washington Commanders 0, New York Giants 3; Final: Washington Commanders 17, New York Giants 19.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?

Washington Commanders touchdown — W. Jackson (S. Matthews pass) (Q2 14:15) New York Giants touchdown — A. Toomer (K. Collins pass) (Q2 1:54) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Gardner (S. Matthews pass) (Q3 12:01) New York Giants field goal — M. Bryant (Q1 6:44, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Tuthill (Q2 5:06, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — M. Bryant (Q3 3:01, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — M. Bryant (Q3 1:37, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 12:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?

K. Collins (New York Giants), 44.9% completion, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -5.85 total passing EPA. S. Matthews (Washington Commanders), 38.5% completion, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -6.04 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?

A. Toomer (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.89 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 15 snaps. Their top snap (-4.88 EPA): (12:11) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 31-D.Terrell (24-C.Bailey) at NYG 30. 31-D.Terrell to NYG 11 for 19 yards (81-A.Toomer)..

Was Washington Commanders vs New York Giants a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. New York Giants won 19-17 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L

New York Giants

Entered 5-4 Now 6-4 W