Giants 7–21 Cardinals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 4, 2002

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Arizona Cardinals?

J. Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.22 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (-4.34 EPA): (1:04) 16-J.Plummer FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 33, RECOVERED by NYG-59-K.Lewis at NYG 31. 59-K.Lewis to NYG 30 for -1 yards..

Quick answer

Winner: Arizona Cardinals
Final score: Arizona Cardinals 21–7 New York Giants
Halftime: Tied 7–7 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jack Plummer
Top passer: K. Collins
Biggest EPA play: (:14) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 21-T.Barber INTERCEPTED by 41-J.Lucas at NYG…
Game date: 2002-09-29

Game summary

The Arizona Cardinals beat the New York Giants 21–7 on 2002-09-29. Jack Plummer posted a game-high +8.22 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
New York Giants	7	0	0	0	0	7
Arizona Cardinals	0	7	14	0	0	21

Scoring Map

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

NYGNew York Giants

ARI 6

+1ARI 2

ARI 68

NYG 10

ARIArizona Cardinals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

NYGNew York Giants
Q1 8:44TD
TBTaye Barber
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 6
Score
6-0
(8:44) 21-T.Barber left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NYGNew York Giants
Q1 8:38XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
7-0
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:14TD
JLJ. Lucas
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 68
Score
7-6
(:14) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 21-T.Barber INTERCEPTED by 41-J.Lucas at NYG 38. 41-J.Lucas for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:04XP
BGB. Gramatica
Points+1
Yard line
NYG 2
Score
7-7
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 10:46TD
MSM. Shipp
Points+6
Yard line
NYG 7
Score
7-13
(10:46) 16-J.Plummer pass to 31-M.Shipp for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 10:36XP
BGB. Gramatica
Points+1
Yard line
NYG 2
Score
7-14
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 2:18TD
MSM. Shipp
Points+6
Yard line
NYG 10
Score
7-20
(2:18) 31-M.Shipp left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 2:13XP
BGB. Gramatica
Points+1
Yard line
NYG 2
Score
7-21
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jack Plummer · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +8.22 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
2M. Shipp · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.04 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
3I. Hilliard · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.44 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
4M. Shipp · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +1.42 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
5J. Shockey · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
6B. Gilmore · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.25 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
7F. Jones · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.19 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
8F. Sanders · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.13 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.23 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

Jack Plummer — ARI · Passing

Jack Plummer posted the highest total EPA (+8.22) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.22 EPA per play.

Jack Plummer's top snap (-4.34 EPA): (1:04) 16-J.Plummer FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 33, RECOVERED by NYG-59-K.Lewis at NYG 31. 59-K.Lewis to NYG 30 for -1 yards.

Biggest single play (-7.06 EPA): K. Collins — (:14) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 21-T.Barber INTERCEPTED by 41-J.Lucas at NYG 38. 41-J.Lucas for 38 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) · 41 dropbacks · 46.3% completion · -0.39 EPA/play · -15.95 total EPA
Jack Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) · 38 dropbacks · 60.5% completion · +0.22 EPA/play · +8.22 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	New York Giants	Arizona Cardinals
Offensive EPA/play	-0.245	-0.049
Offensive success rate	43.1%	36.8%
Pass EPA/play	-0.389	+0.216
Rush EPA/play	-0.250	-0.319
Defensive EPA/play	+0.049	+0.245
Defensive success rate	63.2%	56.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Arizona Cardinals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.24), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

New York Giants: -0.24 EPA/play (8th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
Arizona Cardinals: -0.05 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)

Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, -4.27 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
New York Giants: 12 drives, -17.64 total EPA, 1 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

New York Giants — Taye Barber (Q1 8:44)
Arizona Cardinals — J. Lucas (Q2 0:14)
Arizona Cardinals — M. Shipp (Jack Plummer pass) (Q4 10:46)
Arizona Cardinals — M. Shipp (Q4 2:18)

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 ARI 6 (Q1 8:44) — (8:44) 21-T.Barber left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 8:38) — 8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen..

The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 68 (Q2 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 21-T.Barber INTERCEPTED by 41-J.Lucas at NYG 38. 41-J.Lucas for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 0:04) — 7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..

The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 14–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NYG 7 (Q4 10:46) — (10:46) 16-J.Plummer pass to 31-M.Shipp for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 10:36) — 7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NYG 10 (Q4 2:18) — (2:18) 31-M.Shipp left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 2:13) — 7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

New York Giants (Q2 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 21-T.Barber INTERCEPTED by 41-J.Lucas at NYG 38. 41-J.Lucas for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -27.4% · EPA -7.06]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 10:46) — (10:46) 16-J.Plummer pass to 31-M.Shipp for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.7% · EPA +3.01]
Arizona Cardinals (Q3 1:04) — (1:04) 16-J.Plummer FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 33, RECOVERED by NYG-59-K.Lewis at NYG 31. 59-K.Lewis to NYG 30 for -1 yards. [WPA -13.7% · EPA -4.34]
New York Giants (Q1 4:03) — (4:03) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 80-J.Shockey INTERCEPTED by 36-D.Barrett at ARI 11. 36-D.Barrett to ARI 33 for 22 yards (69-R.Seubert, 80-J.Shockey). Pressure by Bell. [WPA -12.1% · EPA -4.63]
New York Giants (Q3 13:00) — (13:00) 5-K.Collins pass to 21-T.Barber to ARI 46 for 10 yards (92-B.Tanner). FUMBLES (92-B.Tanner), RECOVERED by ARI-42-K.Lassiter at ARI 46. 42-K.Lassiter to ARI 46 for no gain (80-J.Shockey). [WPA -9.6% · EPA -4.22]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

New York Giants (Q2 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 21-T.Barber INTERCEPTED by 41-J.Lucas at NYG 38. 41-J.Lucas for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -27.4% · EPA -7.06]
New York Giants (Q1 4:03) — (4:03) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 80-J.Shockey INTERCEPTED by 36-D.Barrett at ARI 11. 36-D.Barrett to ARI 33 for 22 yards (69-R.Seubert, 80-J.Shockey). Pressure by Bell. [WPA -12.1% · EPA -4.63]
Arizona Cardinals (Q3 1:04) — (1:04) 16-J.Plummer FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 33, RECOVERED by NYG-59-K.Lewis at NYG 31. 59-K.Lewis to NYG 30 for -1 yards. [WPA -13.7% · EPA -4.34]
New York Giants (Q3 13:00) — (13:00) 5-K.Collins pass to 21-T.Barber to ARI 46 for 10 yards (92-B.Tanner). FUMBLES (92-B.Tanner), RECOVERED by ARI-42-K.Lassiter at ARI 46. 42-K.Lassiter to ARI 46 for no gain (80-J.Shockey). [WPA -9.6% · EPA -4.22]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 8:44 · ARI 6 · Score 6-0
(8:44) 21-T.Barber left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 8:38 · ARI 2 · Score 7-0
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-79-B.Jones, Holder-12-M.Allen.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 0:14 · ARI 68 · Score 7-6
(:14) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 21-T.Barber INTERCEPTED by 41-J.Lucas at NYG 38. 41-J.Lucas for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 0:04 · NYG 2 · Score 7-7
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 10:46 · NYG 7 · Score 7-13
(10:46) 16-J.Plummer pass to 31-M.Shipp for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 10:36 · NYG 2 · Score 7-14
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 2:18 · NYG 10 · Score 7-20
(2:18) 31-M.Shipp left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 2:13 · NYG 2 · Score 7-21
7-B.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Arizona Cardinals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Jack Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New York Giants vs Arizona Cardinals on 2002-09-29?

The Arizona Cardinals beat the New York Giants 21-7 in Week 4, 2002.

What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Arizona Cardinals?

Q1: New York Giants 7, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q2: New York Giants 0, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q4: New York Giants 0, Arizona Cardinals 14; Final: New York Giants 7, Arizona Cardinals 21.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Arizona Cardinals?

New York Giants touchdown — T. Barber (Q1 8:44) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Lucas (Q2 0:14) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — M. Shipp (J. Plummer pass) (Q4 10:46) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — M. Shipp (Q4 2:18) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Arizona Cardinals?

K. Collins (New York Giants), 46.3% completion, -0.39 EPA per dropback, -15.95 total passing EPA. Jack Plummer (Arizona Cardinals), 60.5% completion, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +8.22 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Arizona Cardinals?

Jack Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.22 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (-4.34 EPA): (1:04) 16-J.Plummer FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 33, RECOVERED by NYG-59-K.Lewis at NYG 31. 59-K.Lewis to NYG 30 for -1 yards..

Season records after this game

New York Giants

Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W

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