Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 17–6 New York Giants
- Halftime
- Halftime score unavailable
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Shockey
- Top passer
- K. Collins
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:33) 21-T.Barber left end to NYG 39 for -3 yards (38-T.Poole). FUMBLES (38-T.Poole), RE…
- Game date
- 2003-10-12
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the New York Giants 17–6 on 2003-10-12. J. Shockey posted a game-high +4.81 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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J. Shockey · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.81 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play - 2
A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.61 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play - 3
D. Patten · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.53 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play - 4
I. Hilliard · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.37 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play - 5
M. Rivers · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.67 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play - 6
D. Givens · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.21 EPA/play - 7
Taye Barber · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.71 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play - 8

Buddy Johnson · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.10 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.10 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
J. Shockey — NYG · Receiving
J. Shockey posted the highest total EPA (+4.81) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.60 EPA per play.
J. Shockey's top snap (-3.11 EPA): (2:45) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 80-J.Shockey INTERCEPTED by 37-R.Harrison (93-R.Seymour) at NE 13. 37-R.Harrison to NE 15 for 2 yards (21-T.Barber).
Biggest single play (-8.40 EPA): Taye Barber — (12:33) 21-T.Barber left end to NYG 39 for -3 yards (38-T.Poole). FUMBLES (38-T.Poole), RECOVERED by NE-58-M.Chatham at NYG 38. 58-M.Chatham for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NE-37-R.Harrison, Unnec
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) · 62 dropbacks · 56.5% completion · -0.12 EPA/play · -7.17 total EPA
T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 27 dropbacks · 29.6% completion · -0.22 EPA/play · -5.99 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.198 | -0.149 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.0% | 33.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.119 | -0.222 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.445 | -0.105 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.149 | +0.198 |
| Defensive success rate | 66.2% | 49.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New York Giants -0.20, New England Patriots -0.15) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: -0.20 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: -0.15 EPA/play (20th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: 14 drives, -11.50 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 13 drives, -20.55 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
New England Patriots — Taye Barber
New England Patriots — M. Cloud
Field goals
New York Giants — B. Conway
New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri
New York Giants — B. Conway
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–3. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 58 (Q1 12:33); New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 12:24) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the NE 5 (Q1 8:13) — (8:13) 9-B.Conway 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NYG 10 (Q3 10:43) — (10:43) 4-A.Vinatieri 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q3 4:24) — (4:24) 90-Klecko eligible. 21-M.Cloud left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 4:22) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the NE 16 (Q4 13:47) — (13:47) 9-B.Conway 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q1 12:33) — (12:33) 21-T.Barber left end to NYG 39 for -3 yards (38-T.Poole). FUMBLES (38-T.Poole), RECOVERED by NE-58-M.Chatham at NYG 38. 58-M.Chatham for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NE-37-R.Harrison, Unnec
- New York Giants (Q2 2:45) — (2:45) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 80-J.Shockey INTERCEPTED by 37-R.Harrison (93-R.Seymour) at NE 13. 37-R.Harrison to NE 15 for 2 yards (21-T.Barber).
- New England Patriots (Q1 13:11) — (13:11) 4-A.Vinatieri 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- New York Giants (Q2 10:45) — (10:45) 9-B.Conway 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
- New York Giants (Q2 4:20) — (4:20) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass to 81-A.Toomer to NE 23 for 11 yards (24-T.Law).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q1 12:33) — (12:33) 21-T.Barber left end to NYG 39 for -3 yards (38-T.Poole). FUMBLES (38-T.Poole), RECOVERED by NE-58-M.Chatham at NYG 38. 58-M.Chatham for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NE-37-R.Harrison, Unnec
- New York Giants (Q1 14:54) — (14:54) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 88-I.Hilliard INTERCEPTED by 38-T.Poole (93-R.Seymour) at NYG 41. 38-T.Poole pushed ob at NYG 28 for 13 yards (77-L.Petitgout).
- New York Giants (Q2 10:45) — (10:45) 9-B.Conway 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
- New England Patriots (Q3 7:37) — (7:37) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 87-D.Givens pushed ob at NE 30 for 21 yards (24-W.Peterson).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 12:33 · NE 58 · Score 0-6
(12:33) 21-T.Barber left end to NYG 39 for -3 yards (38-T.Poole). FUMBLES (38-T.Poole), RECOVERED by NE-58-M.Chatham at NYG 38. 58-M.Chatham for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NE-37-R.Harrison, Unnec
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 12:24 · NYG 2 · Score 0-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 8:13 · NE 5 · Score 3-7
(8:13) 9-B.Conway 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 10:43 · NYG 10 · Score 3-10
(10:43) 4-A.Vinatieri 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 4:24 · NYG 1 · Score 3-16
(4:24) 90-Klecko eligible. 21-M.Cloud left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 4:22 · NYG 2 · Score 3-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 13:47 · NE 16 · Score 6-17
(13:47) 9-B.Conway 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- J. Shockey (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs New England Patriots on 2003-10-12?
The New England Patriots beat the New York Giants 17-6 in Week 6, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs New England Patriots?
Q1: New York Giants 3, New England Patriots 7; Q3: New York Giants 0, New England Patriots 10; Q4: New York Giants 3, New England Patriots 0; Final: New York Giants 6, New England Patriots 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs New England Patriots?
New England Patriots touchdown — T. Barber (Q1 12:33) New England Patriots touchdown — M. Cloud (Q3 4:24) New York Giants field goal — B. Conway (Q1 8:13, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 10:43, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — B. Conway (Q4 13:47, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs New England Patriots?
K. Collins (New York Giants), 56.5% completion, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -7.17 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 29.6% completion, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -5.99 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs New England Patriots?
J. Shockey (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.81 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (-3.11 EPA): (2:45) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 80-J.Shockey INTERCEPTED by 37-R.Harrison (93-R.Seymour) at NE 13. 37-R.Harrison to NE 15 for 2 yards (21-T.Barber)..
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
New England Patriots
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W