Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 26–21 LA
- Halftime
- New York Giants 17–7 LA at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- K. Collins
- Top passer
- Kade Warner
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:56) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Sehorn (90-K.Holmes) at…
- Game date
- 2002-09-15
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the LA 26–21 on 2002-09-15. K. Collins posted a game-high +17.62 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 3 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 26 |
 LA | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants
(9:57) (Field Goal formation) 8-M.Bryant 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen.
(10:36) 5-K.Collins pass to 80-J.Shockey for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen. PENALTY on LA-66-B.Young, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(9:56) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Sehorn (90-K.Holmes) at LA 31. 31-J.Sehorn for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen.
(4:41) 13-K.Warner pass to 87-R.Proehl for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl. PENALTY on NYG-98-M.Mitrione, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(11:47) 28-M.Faulk left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
(6:12) (Field Goal formation) 8-M.Bryant 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen.
(11:51) (Field Goal formation) 8-M.Bryant 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen.
(8:31) 28-M.Faulk left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
(4:23) (Field Goal formation) 8-M.Bryant 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen.
LALAFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 9:57FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 3-0
(9:57) (Field Goal formation) 8-M.Bryant 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 10:36TD JSJ. ShockeyPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 28
- Score
- 9-0
(10:36) 5-K.Collins pass to 80-J.Shockey for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 10:29XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 10-0
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen. PENALTY on LA-66-B.Young, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 9:56TD JSJ. SehornPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 79
- Score
- 16-0
(9:56) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Sehorn (90-K.Holmes) at LA 31. 31-J.Sehorn for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 9:44XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 17-0
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen.
- LALA
Q2 4:41TD RPR. ProehlPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 6
- Score
- 17-6
(4:41) 13-K.Warner pass to 87-R.Proehl for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q2 4:38XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 17-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl. PENALTY on NYG-98-M.Mitrione, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- LALA
Q3 11:47TD MFM. FaulkPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 1
- Score
- 17-13
(11:47) 28-M.Faulk left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q3 11:44XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 17-14
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 6:12FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- LA 14
- Score
- 20-14
(6:12) (Field Goal formation) 8-M.Bryant 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 11:51FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- LA 16
- Score
- 23-14
(11:51) (Field Goal formation) 8-M.Bryant 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen.
- LALA
Q4 8:31TD MFM. FaulkPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 8
- Score
- 23-20
(8:31) 28-M.Faulk left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q4 8:24XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 23-21
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 4:23FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- LA 8
- Score
- 26-21
(4:23) (Field Goal formation) 8-M.Bryant 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1K. Collins · New York Giants · Passing · +17.62 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 2I. Hilliard · New York Giants · Receiving · +8.22 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.64 EPA/play
- 3A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +8.00 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
- 4J. Shockey · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.12 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 5I. Bruce · LA · Receiving · +4.60 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 6R. Proehl · LA · Receiving · +3.89 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 7M. Faulk · LA · Rushing · +1.50 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 8E. Conwell · LA · Receiving · +1.36 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.36 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 (+17.62) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.57 EPA per play.
K. Collins's top snap (+3.82 EPA): (10:36) 5-K.Collins pass to 80-J.Shockey for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-7.09 EPA): Kade Warner — (9:56) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Sehorn (90-K.Holmes) at LA 31. 31-J.Sehorn for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Kade Warner led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Kade Warner (LA) · 41 dropbacks · 63.4% completion · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.35 total EPA
- K. Collins (New York Giants) · 31 dropbacks · 71.0% completion · +0.57 EPA/play · +17.62 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | LA |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.069 | -0.057 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.8% | 50.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.568 | +0.009 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.292 | -0.251 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.057 | -0.069 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.0% | 55.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: +0.07 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- LA: -0.06 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- LA: 12 drives, -4.31 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 13 drives, +6.02 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — J. Shockey (K. Collins pass)
- New York Giants — J. Sehorn
- LA — R. Proehl (Kade Warner pass)
- LA — M. Faulk
- LA — M. Faulk
Field goals
- New York Giants — Myles Bryant
- New York Giants — Myles Bryant
- New York Giants — Myles Bryant
- 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 LA 2 (Q1 9:57) — (9:57) (Field Goal formation) 8-M.Bryant 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the LA 28 (Q2 10:36) — (10:36) 5-K.Collins pass to 80-J.Shockey for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 10:29); New York Giants found the end zone from the NYG 79 (Q2 9:56) — (9:56) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Sehorn (90-K.Holmes) at LA 31. 31-J.Sehorn for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 9:44) — 8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen.; LA found the end zone from the NYG 6 (Q2 4:41) — (4:41) 13-K.Warner pass to 87-R.Proehl for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 4:38).
The third quarter: LA won the period 7–3. LA found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q3 11:47) — (11:47) 28-M.Faulk left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 11:44) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the LA 14 (Q3 6:12) — (6:12) (Field Goal formation) 8-M.Bryant 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen..
The fourth quarter: LA won the period 7–6. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the LA 16 (Q4 11:51) — (11:51) (Field Goal formation) 8-M.Bryant 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen.; LA found the end zone from the NYG 8 (Q4 8:31) — (8:31) 28-M.Faulk left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 8:24) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the LA 8 (Q4 4:23) — (4:23) (Field Goal formation) 8-M.Bryant 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- LA (Q3 2:26) — (2:26) 13-K.Warner Aborted. 67-A.McCollum FUMBLES at NYG 17, RECOVERED by NYG-53-B.Short at NYG 18. 53-B.Short to NYG 18 for no gain (44-C.Hetherington).
- LA (Q4 1:50) — (1:50) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 24-W.Peterson at LA 36. 24-W.Peterson to LA 36 for no gain (81-T.Holt). Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.
- New York Giants (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Punt formation) 12-M.Allen punts 38 yards to end zone, Center-79-B.Jones, Touchback.
- New York Giants (Q1 13:42) — (13:42) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard pushed ob at LA 24 for 38 yards (35-A.Williams).
- New York Giants (Q3 3:19) — (3:19) 5-K.Collins pass INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Archuleta (66-B.Young) at NYG 39. 31-A.Archuleta to NYG 37 for 2 yards (20-S.Bennett).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- LA (Q2 9:56) — (9:56) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Sehorn (90-K.Holmes) at LA 31. 31-J.Sehorn for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LA (Q3 2:26) — (2:26) 13-K.Warner Aborted. 67-A.McCollum FUMBLES at NYG 17, RECOVERED by NYG-53-B.Short at NYG 18. 53-B.Short to NYG 18 for no gain (44-C.Hetherington).
- New York Giants (Q2 10:36) — (10:36) 5-K.Collins pass to 80-J.Shockey for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q1 13:42) — (13:42) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard pushed ob at LA 24 for 38 yards (35-A.Williams).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 9:57 · LA 2 · Score 3-0
(9:57) (Field Goal formation) 8-M.Bryant 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 10:36 · LA 28 · Score 9-0
(10:36) 5-K.Collins pass to 80-J.Shockey for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 10:29 · LA 2 · Score 10-0
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen. PENALTY on LA-66-B.Young, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 9:56 · NYG 79 · Score 16-0
(9:56) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Sehorn (90-K.Holmes) at LA 31. 31-J.Sehorn for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 9:44 · LA 2 · Score 17-0
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen. - LA TD (+6) — Q2 4:41 · NYG 6 · Score 17-6
(4:41) 13-K.Warner pass to 87-R.Proehl for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q2 4:38 · NYG 2 · Score 17-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl. PENALTY on NYG-98-M.Mitrione, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - LA TD (+6) — Q3 11:47 · NYG 1 · Score 17-13
(11:47) 28-M.Faulk left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q3 11:44 · NYG 2 · Score 17-14
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 6:12 · LA 14 · Score 20-14
(6:12) (Field Goal formation) 8-M.Bryant 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 11:51 · LA 16 · Score 23-14
(11:51) (Field Goal formation) 8-M.Bryant 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen. - LA TD (+6) — Q4 8:31 · NYG 8 · Score 23-20
(8:31) 28-M.Faulk left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q4 8:24 · NYG 2 · Score 23-21
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 4:23 · LA 8 · Score 26-21
(4:23) (Field Goal formation) 8-M.Bryant 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, 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.
- K. Collins (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs LA on 2002-09-15?
The New York Giants beat the LA 26-21 in Week 2, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs LA?
Q1: New York Giants 3, LA 0; Q2: New York Giants 14, LA 7; Q3: New York Giants 3, LA 7; Q4: New York Giants 6, LA 7; Final: New York Giants 26, LA 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs LA?
New York Giants touchdown — J. Shockey (K. Collins pass) (Q2 10:36) New York Giants touchdown — J. Sehorn (Q2 9:56) LA touchdown — R. Proehl (K. Warner pass) (Q2 4:41) LA touchdown — M. Faulk (Q3 11:47) LA touchdown — M. Faulk (Q4 8:31) New York Giants field goal — M. Bryant (Q1 9:57, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — M. Bryant (Q3 6:12, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 11:51, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 4:23, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs LA?
Kade Warner (LA), 63.4% completion, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.35 total passing EPA. K. Collins (New York Giants), 71.0% completion, +0.57 EPA per dropback, +17.62 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs LA?
K. Collins (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.62 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+3.82 EPA): (10:36) 5-K.Collins pass to 80-J.Shockey for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was New York Giants vs LA a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. New York Giants won 26-21 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
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