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NFL · Week 2 · September 15, 2002 · 12 min read

New York Giants vs. Los Angeles Rams: 2002 Week 2 Recap

Giants defeat Rams 26–21 in Week 2

K.Collins led Fantasy Impact as Giants prevailed in a 26–21 Week 2 finish.

New York Giants 26 1–1 Winner
Final 26–21
Los Angeles Rams 21 0–2
Winner
New York Giants
Final score
26–21
Halftime
New York Giants 17–7 Los Angeles Rams
Top passer
Kade Warner
FantasyHQ MVP
K.Collins
Game date
September 15, 2002

Top fantasy performers · Giants

  • K.Collins 22/31 · 298 YDS · 1 TD +17.6 Fantasy Impact
  • I.Hilliard 4 REC · 97 YDS +8.2 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Toomer 4 REC · 92 YDS +8.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • I.Bruce +4.6 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Proehl +3.9 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Faulk 14 CAR · 87 YDS · 2 TD +1.5 Fantasy Impact

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.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
New York Giants31436026
LA0777021

Scoring Map

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

NYGNew York Giants
LALA

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NYGNew York Giants
    Q1 9:57FG
    Myles Bryant

    Points+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.

  2. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 10:36TD
    JSJ. Shockey

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 28
    Score
    9-0

    (10:36) 5-K.Collins pass to 80-J.Shockey for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 10:29XP
    Myles Bryant

    Points+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.

  4. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 9:56TD
    JSJ. Sehorn

    Points+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.

  5. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 9:44XP
    Myles Bryant

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    17-0

    8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen.

  6. LALA
    Q2 4:41TD
    RPR. Proehl

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 6
    Score
    17-6

    (4:41) 13-K.Warner pass to 87-R.Proehl for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. LALA
    Q2 4:38XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    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.

  8. LALA
    Q3 11:47TD
    MFM. Faulk

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 1
    Score
    17-13

    (11:47) 28-M.Faulk left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. LALA
    Q3 11:44XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    17-14

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl.

  10. NYGNew York Giants
    Q3 6:12FG
    Myles Bryant

    Points+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.

  11. NYGNew York Giants
    Q4 11:51FG
    Myles Bryant

    Points+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.

  12. LALA
    Q4 8:31TD
    MFM. Faulk

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 8
    Score
    23-20

    (8:31) 28-M.Faulk left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. LALA
    Q4 8:24XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    23-21

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl.

  14. NYGNew York Giants
    Q4 4:23FG
    Myles Bryant

    Points+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).

  1. 1K. Collins · New York Giants · Passing · +17.62 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
  2. 2I. Hilliard · New York Giants · Receiving · +8.22 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.64 EPA/play
  3. 3A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +8.00 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
  4. 4J. Shockey · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.12 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
  5. 5I. Bruce · LA · Receiving · +4.60 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
  6. 6R. Proehl · LA · Receiving · +3.89 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
  7. 7M. Faulk · LA · Rushing · +1.50 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
  8. 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.

StatNew York GiantsLA
Offensive EPA/play+0.069-0.057
Offensive success rate44.8%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 rate50.0%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) (Q2 10:36)
  • New York Giants — J. Sehorn (Q2 9:56)
  • LA — R. Proehl (Kade Warner pass) (Q2 4:41)
  • LA — M. Faulk (Q3 11:47)
  • LA — M. Faulk (Q4 8:31)

Field goals

  • Myles BryantNew York Giants — Myles Bryant (Q1 9:57)
  • Myles BryantNew York Giants — Myles Bryant (Q3 6:12)
  • Myles BryantNew York Giants — Myles Bryant (Q4 11:51)
  • Myles BryantNew York Giants — Myles Bryant (Q4 4:23)
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). [WPA -18.2% · EPA -4.99]
  • 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. [WPA -17.2% · EPA -1.87]
  • New York Giants (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Punt formation) 12-M.Allen punts 38 yards to end zone, Center-79-B.Jones, Touchback. [WPA -13.2% · EPA -0.53]
  • 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). [WPA +12.3% · EPA +3.69]
  • 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). [WPA -12.0% · EPA -3.37]
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. [WPA -11.2% · EPA -7.09]
  • 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). [WPA -18.2% · EPA -4.99]
  • New York Giants (Q2 10:36) — (10:36) 5-K.Collins pass to 80-J.Shockey for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.6% · EPA +3.82]
  • 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). [WPA +12.3% · EPA +3.69]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. LA TD (+6) — Q3 11:47 · NYG 1 · Score 17-13
    (11:47) 28-M.Faulk left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. LA TD (+6) — Q4 8:31 · NYG 8 · Score 23-20
    (8:31) 28-M.Faulk left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. 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.
  14. 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