Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 27–21 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- New York Giants 17–3 Washington Commanders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Gardner
- Top passer
- K. Collins
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:17) 17-D.Wuerffel pass to 88-D.Thompson to NYG 13 for 9 yards (23-O.Stoutmire). FUMBLE…
- Game date
- 2002-12-08
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Washington Commanders 27–21 on 2002-12-08. R. Gardner posted a game-high +7.37 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 18 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 3 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 27 |
 Washington Commanders | 0 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants
(2:13) 8-M.Bryant 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-D.O'Leary, Holder-12-M.Allen.
(8:56) 5-K.Collins pass to 45-C.Stackhouse for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-44-D.O'Leary, Holder-12-M.Allen.
(2:00) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-44-D.O'Leary, Holder-12-M.Allen.
(:02) 8-J.Cortez 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-10-C.Jarrett.
(5:55) 8-J.Cortez 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-10-C.Jarrett.
(3:22) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 87-R.Gardner for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-P.Ramsey pass to 84-C.Doering is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(1:29) 21-T.Barber right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-44-D.O'Leary, Holder-12-M.Allen.
(11:01) 8-M.Bryant 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-D.O'Leary, Holder-12-M.Allen.
(8:45) 48-S.Davis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG, Defensive 12 On-field, declined.
8-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-10-C.Jarrett.
WASWashington CommandersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 2:13FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 24
- Score
- 3-0
(2:13) 8-M.Bryant 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-D.O'Leary, Holder-12-M.Allen.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 8:56TD CSC. StackhousePoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 9-0
(8:56) 5-K.Collins pass to 45-C.Stackhouse for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 8:47XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 10-0
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-44-D.O'Leary, Holder-12-M.Allen.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 2:00TD ATA. ToomerPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 29
- Score
- 16-0
(2:00) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 1:53XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 17-0
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-44-D.O'Leary, Holder-12-M.Allen.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:02FG JCJ. CortezPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 6
- Score
- 17-3
(:02) 8-J.Cortez 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-10-C.Jarrett.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 5:55FG JCJ. CortezPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 25
- Score
- 17-6
(5:55) 8-J.Cortez 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-10-C.Jarrett.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 3:22TD RGR. GardnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 13
- Score
- 17-12
(3:22) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 87-R.Gardner for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 3:17Safety PRP. RamseyPoints+2
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 17-14
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-P.Ramsey pass to 84-C.Doering is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 1:29TD TBTaye BarberPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 1
- Score
- 23-14
(1:29) 21-T.Barber right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 1:25XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 24-14
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-44-D.O'Leary, Holder-12-M.Allen.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 11:01FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 17
- Score
- 27-14
(11:01) 8-M.Bryant 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-D.O'Leary, Holder-12-M.Allen.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 8:45TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYG 1
- Score
- 27-20
(8:45) 48-S.Davis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG, Defensive 12 On-field, declined.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 8:42XP JCJ. CortezPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 27-21
8-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-10-C.Jarrett.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1R. Gardner · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +7.37 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 2P. Ramsey · Washington Commanders · Passing · +5.12 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 3K. Collins · New York Giants · Passing · +4.95 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 4A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.93 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 5J. Shockey · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.79 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 6Shaquan Davis · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +2.38 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 7L. Betts · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.00 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 8C. Stackhouse · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.92 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.96 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
R. Gardner — WAS · Receiving
R. Gardner posted the highest total EPA (+7.37) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.61 EPA per play.
R. Gardner's top snap (+3.88 EPA): (9:43) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 87-R.Gardner to NYG 7 for 18 yards (23-O.Stoutmire). PENALTY on NYG-53-B.Short, Roughing the Passer, 3 yards, enforced at NYG 7.
Biggest single play (-6.03 EPA): D. Wuerffel — (14:17) 17-D.Wuerffel pass to 88-D.Thompson to NYG 13 for 9 yards (23-O.Stoutmire). FUMBLES (23-O.Stoutmire), RECOVERED by NYG-22-R.Brown at NYG 13. 22-R.Brown to NYG 44 for 31 yards (85-D.McCants).
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) · 37 dropbacks · 45.9% completion · +0.13 EPA/play · +4.95 total EPA
- P. Ramsey (Washington Commanders) · 30 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · +0.17 EPA/play · +5.12 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.085 | -0.021 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.6% | 48.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.134 | -0.197 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.039 | +0.218 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.021 | -0.085 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.6% | 58.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: +0.09 EPA/play (72nd percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Washington Commanders: -0.02 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: 13 drives, +7.57 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 13 drives, -2.03 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 — A. Toomer (K. Collins pass)
- Washington Commanders — R. Gardner (P. Ramsey pass)
- New York Giants — Taye Barber
- Washington Commanders — Shaquan Davis
Field goals
- New York Giants — Myles Bryant
- Washington Commanders — J. Cortez
- Washington Commanders — J. Cortez
- New York Giants — Myles Bryant
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 24 (Q1 2:13) — (2:13) 8-M.Bryant 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-D.O'Leary, Holder-12-M.Allen..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–3. New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q2 8:56) — (8:56) 5-K.Collins pass to 45-C.Stackhouse for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 8:47) — 8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-44-D.O'Leary, Holder-12-M.Allen.; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 29 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 1:53) — 8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-44-D.O'Leary, Holder-12-M.Allen.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 6 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 8-J.Cortez 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-10-C.Jarrett..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 11–7. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 25 (Q3 5:55) — (5:55) 8-J.Cortez 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-10-C.Jarrett.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 13 (Q3 3:22) — (3:22) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 87-R.Gardner for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders registered a safety from the NYG 2 (Q3 3:17) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-P.Ramsey pass to 84-C.Doering is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q3 1:29) — (1:29) 21-T.Barber right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 1:25) — 8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-44-D.O'Leary, Holder-12-M.Allen..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 17 (Q4 11:01) — (11:01) 8-M.Bryant 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-D.O'Leary, Holder-12-M.Allen.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q4 8:45) — (8:45) 48-S.Davis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG, Defensive 12 On-field, declined.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 8:42) — 8-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-10-C.Jarrett..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 14:17) — (14:17) 17-D.Wuerffel pass to 88-D.Thompson to NYG 13 for 9 yards (23-O.Stoutmire). FUMBLES (23-O.Stoutmire), RECOVERED by NYG-22-R.Brown at NYG 13. 22-R.Brown to NYG 44 for 31 yards (85-D.McCants).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 4:12) — (4:12) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 85-D.McCants to NYG 30 for 12 yards (26-K.Serwanga). FUMBLES (26-K.Serwanga), touched at NYG 27, RECOVERED by NYG-36-S.Williams at NYG 27. 36-S.Williams to NYG 43 for 16 yar
- New York Giants (Q3 2:20) — (2:20) 12-M.Allen punts 30 yards to WAS 18, Center-44-D.O'Leary. 24-C.Bailey MUFFS catch, touched at WAS 21, RECOVERED by NYG-26-K.Serwanga at WAS 22. 26-K.Serwanga to WAS 21 for 1 yard (53-E.Mason).
- Washington Commanders (Q2 6:10) — (6:10) 17-D.Wuerffel sacked at WAS 41 for -6 yards (54-N.Greisen). FUMBLES (54-N.Greisen), touched at WAS 41, RECOVERED by NYG-54-N.Greisen at WAS 41. 54-N.Greisen to WAS 41 for no gain (64-D.Loverne)
- New York Giants (Q2 3:55) — (3:55) 8-M.Bryant 37 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-44-D.O'Leary, Holder-12-M.Allen.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 14:17) — (14:17) 17-D.Wuerffel pass to 88-D.Thompson to NYG 13 for 9 yards (23-O.Stoutmire). FUMBLES (23-O.Stoutmire), RECOVERED by NYG-22-R.Brown at NYG 13. 22-R.Brown to NYG 44 for 31 yards (85-D.McCants).
- New York Giants (Q3 2:20) — (2:20) 12-M.Allen punts 30 yards to WAS 18, Center-44-D.O'Leary. 24-C.Bailey MUFFS catch, touched at WAS 21, RECOVERED by NYG-26-K.Serwanga at WAS 22. 26-K.Serwanga to WAS 21 for 1 yard (53-E.Mason).
- Washington Commanders (Q2 6:10) — (6:10) 17-D.Wuerffel sacked at WAS 41 for -6 yards (54-N.Greisen). FUMBLES (54-N.Greisen), touched at WAS 41, RECOVERED by NYG-54-N.Greisen at WAS 41. 54-N.Greisen to WAS 41 for no gain (64-D.Loverne)
- New York Giants (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 2:13 · WAS 24 · Score 3-0
(2:13) 8-M.Bryant 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-D.O'Leary, Holder-12-M.Allen. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 8:56 · WAS 2 · Score 9-0
(8:56) 5-K.Collins pass to 45-C.Stackhouse for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 8:47 · WAS 2 · Score 10-0
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-44-D.O'Leary, Holder-12-M.Allen. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · WAS 29 · Score 16-0
(2:00) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 1:53 · WAS 2 · Score 17-0
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-44-D.O'Leary, Holder-12-M.Allen. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · NYG 6 · Score 17-3
(:02) 8-J.Cortez 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-10-C.Jarrett. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 5:55 · NYG 25 · Score 17-6
(5:55) 8-J.Cortez 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-10-C.Jarrett. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 3:22 · NYG 13 · Score 17-12
(3:22) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 87-R.Gardner for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders Safety (+2) — Q3 3:17 · NYG 2 · Score 17-14
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-P.Ramsey pass to 84-C.Doering is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 1:29 · WAS 1 · Score 23-14
(1:29) 21-T.Barber right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 1:25 · WAS 2 · Score 24-14
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-44-D.O'Leary, Holder-12-M.Allen. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 11:01 · WAS 17 · Score 27-14
(11:01) 8-M.Bryant 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-D.O'Leary, Holder-12-M.Allen. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 8:45 · NYG 1 · Score 27-20
(8:45) 48-S.Davis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG, Defensive 12 On-field, declined. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 8:42 · NYG 2 · Score 27-21
8-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-10-C.Jarrett.
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.
- R. Gardner (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Washington Commanders on 2002-12-08?
The New York Giants beat the Washington Commanders 27-21 in Week 14, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: New York Giants 3, Washington Commanders 0; Q2: New York Giants 14, Washington Commanders 3; Q3: New York Giants 7, Washington Commanders 11; Q4: New York Giants 3, Washington Commanders 7; Final: New York Giants 27, Washington Commanders 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
New York Giants touchdown — C. Stackhouse (K. Collins pass) (Q2 8:56) New York Giants touchdown — A. Toomer (K. Collins pass) (Q2 2:00) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Gardner (P. Ramsey pass) (Q3 3:22) New York Giants touchdown — T. Barber (Q3 1:29) Washington Commanders touchdown — S. Davis (Q4 8:45) New York Giants field goal — M. Bryant (Q1 2:13, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Cortez (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Cortez (Q3 5:55, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 11:01, 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), 45.9% completion, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +4.95 total passing EPA. P. Ramsey (Washington Commanders), 40.0% completion, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +5.12 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?
R. Gardner (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.37 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+3.88 EPA): (9:43) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 87-R.Gardner to NYG 7 for 18 yards (23-O.Stoutmire). PENALTY on NYG-53-B.Short, Roughing the Passer, 3 yards, enforced at NYG 7..
Was New York Giants vs Washington Commanders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. New York Giants won 27-21 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 6-6 Now 7-6 W
Washington Commanders
Entered 5-7 Now 5-8 L
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