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NFL · Week 4 · October 3, 2004 · 10 min read

New York Giants vs. Green Bay Packers: 2004 Week 4 Recap

Giants defeat Packers 14–7 in Week 4

J.Shockey led Fantasy Impact as Giants prevailed in a 14–7 Week 4 finish.

New York Giants 14 3–1 Winner
Final 14–7
Green Bay Packers 7 1–3
Winner
New York Giants
Final score
14–7
Top passer
Kade Warner
FantasyHQ MVP
J.Shockey
Game date
October 3, 2004

Top fantasy performers · Giants

  • J.Shockey 5 REC · 74 YDS · 1 TD +7.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Taye Barber 25 CAR · 182 YDS · 1 TD +5.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Kade Warner +3.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • B.Favre 12/21 · 110 YDS · 1 TD +6.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Johnny Walker Jr.
    Johnny Walker Jr. 3 REC · 37 YDS · 1 TD +4.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Art Green
    Art Green 3 REC · 48 YDS +3.9 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
New York Giants
Final score
New York Giants 14–7 Green Bay Packers
Halftime
Halftime score unavailable
FantasyHQ MVP
J. Shockey
Top passer
Kade Warner
Biggest EPA play
(:37) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at GB 0. 42-D.…
Game date
2004-10-03

Game summary

The New York Giants beat the Green Bay Packers 14–7 on 2004-10-03. J. Shockey posted a game-high +7.40 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q3Q4T
New York Giants7700014
Green Bay Packers700007

Scoring Map

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

NYGNew York Giants
GBGreen Bay Packers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 10:10TD
    Johnny Walker Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 28
    Score
    0-6

    (10:10) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-J.Walker for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 10:03XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    0-7

    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.

  3. NYGNew York Giants
    Q3 9:22TD
    TBTaye Barber

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 52
    Score
    6-7

    (9:22) 21-T.Barber right tackle for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. NYGNew York Giants
    Q3 9:13XP
    SCS. Christie

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    7-7

    2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.

  5. NYGNew York Giants
    Q4 12:11TD
    JSJ. Shockey

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 4
    Score
    13-7

    (12:11) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-J.Shockey for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. NYGNew York Giants
    Q4 12:07XP
    SCS. Christie

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    14-7

    2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1J. Shockey · New York Giants · Receiving · +7.40 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
  2. 2B. Favre · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +6.47 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
  3. 3Taye Barber · New York Giants · Rushing · +5.11 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
  4. 4Johnny Walker Jr.Johnny Walker Jr. · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.45 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
  5. 5Art GreenArt Green · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.90 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
  6. 6D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.36 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
  7. 7Kade Warner · New York Giants · Rushing · +3.23 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
  8. 8A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.84 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.95 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 (+7.40) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.48 EPA per play.

J. Shockey's top snap (+2.76 EPA): (12:11) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-J.Shockey for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.44 EPA): Kade Warner — (:37) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at GB 0. 42-D.Sharper to GB 18 for 18 yards (66-D.Diehl).

Quarterback report card

Kade Warner led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Kade Warner (New York Giants) · 30 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +0.08 EPA/play · +2.29 total EPA
  • B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 21 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +0.31 EPA/play · +6.47 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew York GiantsGreen Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play+0.037-0.091
Offensive success rate51.2%35.6%
Pass EPA/play+0.172+0.029
Rush EPA/play+0.148-0.521
Defensive EPA/play+0.091-0.037
Defensive success rate64.4%48.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New York Giants: +0.04 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: -0.09 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, -6.62 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
  • New York Giants: 11 drives, +3.01 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Johnny Walker Jr.Green Bay Packers — Johnny Walker Jr. (B. Favre pass) (Q3 10:10)
  • New York Giants — Taye Barber (Q3 9:22)
  • New York Giants — J. Shockey (Kade Warner pass) (Q4 12:11)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the NYG 28 (Q3 10:10) — (10:10) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-J.Walker for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 10:03) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; New York Giants found the end zone from the GB 52 (Q3 9:22) — (9:22) 21-T.Barber right tackle for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 9:13) — 2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles..

The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the GB 4 (Q4 12:11) — (12:11) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-J.Shockey for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 12:07) — 2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 10:10) — (10:10) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-J.Walker for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.0% · EPA +5.20]
  • New York Giants (Q4 12:11) — (12:11) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-J.Shockey for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.8% · EPA +2.76]
  • New York Giants (Q1 0:37) — (:37) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at GB 0. 42-D.Sharper to GB 18 for 18 yards (66-D.Diehl). [WPA -17.4% · EPA -5.44]
  • New York Giants (Q3 9:22) — (9:22) 21-T.Barber right tackle for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.0% · EPA +4.86]
  • New York Giants (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 21-T.Barber right guard pushed ob at GB 11 for 38 yards (42-D.Sharper). [WPA +11.3% · EPA +2.93]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New York Giants (Q1 0:37) — (:37) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at GB 0. 42-D.Sharper to GB 18 for 18 yards (66-D.Diehl). [WPA -17.4% · EPA -5.44]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 10:10) — (10:10) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-J.Walker for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.0% · EPA +5.20]
  • New York Giants (Q3 9:22) — (9:22) 21-T.Barber right tackle for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.0% · EPA +4.86]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 30-A.Green right end to GB 48 for 19 yards (52-B.Green). FUMBLES (52-B.Green), RECOVERED by NYG-26-B.Alexander at GB 48. 26-B.Alexander to GB 48 for no gain (80-D.Driver). [WPA -8.7% · EPA -3.38]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 10:10 · NYG 28 · Score 0-6
    (10:10) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-J.Walker for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 10:03 · NYG 2 · Score 0-7
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
  3. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 9:22 · GB 52 · Score 6-7
    (9:22) 21-T.Barber right tackle for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 9:13 · GB 2 · Score 7-7
    2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
  5. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 12:11 · GB 4 · Score 13-7
    (12:11) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-J.Shockey for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 12:07 · GB 2 · Score 14-7
    2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.

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.
  • J. Shockey (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New York Giants vs Green Bay Packers on 2004-10-03?

The New York Giants beat the Green Bay Packers 14-7 in Week 4, 2004.

What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Green Bay Packers?

Q3: New York Giants 7, Green Bay Packers 7; Q4: New York Giants 7, Green Bay Packers 0; Final: New York Giants 14, Green Bay Packers 7.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Green Bay Packers?

Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Walker (B. Favre pass) (Q3 10:10) New York Giants touchdown — T. Barber (Q3 9:22) New York Giants touchdown — J. Shockey (K. Warner pass) (Q4 12:11) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Green Bay Packers?

Kade Warner (New York Giants), 66.7% completion, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +2.29 total passing EPA. B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 57.1% completion, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +6.47 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Green Bay Packers?

J. Shockey (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.40 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+2.76 EPA): (12:11) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-J.Shockey for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was New York Giants vs Green Bay Packers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. New York Giants won 14-7 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

New York Giants

Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W

Green Bay Packers

Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L