Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 24–21 New York Giants
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 7–6 New York Giants at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Taye Barber
- Top passer
- E. Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (15:00) 10-E.Manning pass intended for 17-P.Burress INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at MIN 8. …
- Game date
- 2005-11-13
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the New York Giants 24–21 on 2005-11-13. Taye Barber posted a game-high +7.20 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 24 | |
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Taye Barber · New York Giants · Receiving · +7.20 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play - 2
A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +6.51 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play - 3
P. Burress · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.90 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play - 4

Keilan Robinson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.58 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.58 EPA/play - 5
J. Shockey · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.50 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play - 6
J. Finn · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.09 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play - 7
T. Williamson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.74 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play - 8
N. Burleson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.53 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.26 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
Taye Barber — NYG · Receiving
Taye Barber posted the highest total EPA (+7.20) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.90 EPA per play.
Taye Barber's top snap (-5.18 EPA): (4:02) 10-E.Manning pass intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at MIN -2. 42-D.Sharper to MIN 29 for 31 yards (21-T.Barber).
Biggest single play (-11.70 EPA): E. Manning — (15:00) 10-E.Manning pass intended for 17-P.Burress INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at MIN 8. 42-D.Sharper for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
E. Manning led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
E. Manning (New York Giants) · 56 dropbacks · 41.1% completion · -0.24 EPA/play · -13.60 total EPA
Buddy Johnson (Minnesota Vikings) · 38 dropbacks · 44.7% completion · -0.08 EPA/play · -3.04 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.240 | -0.245 |
| Offensive success rate | 33.3% | 47.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.080 | -0.243 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.676 | -0.058 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.245 | +0.240 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.4% | 66.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Minnesota Vikings -0.24, New York Giants -0.24) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.24 EPA/play (6th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: -0.24 EPA/play (6th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: 16 drives, -19.42 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 16 drives, -25.27 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Minnesota Vikings — D. Sharper 
Minnesota Vikings — Keilan Robinson
New York Giants — A. Toomer (E. Manning pass) 
Minnesota Vikings — Malachi Moore
New York Giants — Taye Barber
Field goals
New York Giants — J. Feely
New York Giants — J. Feely
Minnesota Vikings — P. Edinger
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–6. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 11 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 10-E.Manning pass intended for 17-P.Burress INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at MIN 8. 42-D.Sharper for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 14:43) — 1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the MIN 17 (Q2 11:54) — (11:54) 2-J.Feely 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the MIN 30 (Q2 3:44) — (3:44) 2-J.Feely 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYG 30 (Q3 15:00) — 2-J.Feely kicks 56 yards from NYG 30 to MIN 14. 18-K.Robinson for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 14:49) — 1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; New York Giants found the end zone from the MIN 23 (Q3 11:59) — (11:59) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass to 81-A.Toomer for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 11:46) — 2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 77 (Q3 5:47) — (5:47) 18-J.Feagles punts 48 yards to MIN 29, Center-90-R.Kuehl. 30-M.Moore for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 5:27) — 1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 8–3. New York Giants found the end zone from the MIN 3 (Q4 1:25) — (1:25) 21-T.Barber left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants registered a safety from the MIN 2 (Q4 1:21) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 21-T.Barber rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the NYG 30 (Q4 0:15) — (:15) 1-P.Edinger 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 10-E.Manning pass intended for 17-P.Burress INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at MIN 8. 42-D.Sharper for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:15) — (:15) 1-P.Edinger 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 15:00) — 2-J.Feely kicks 56 yards from NYG 30 to MIN 14. 18-K.Robinson for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q3 5:47) — (5:47) 18-J.Feagles punts 48 yards to MIN 29, Center-90-R.Kuehl. 30-M.Moore for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q2 1:17) — (1:17) 2-J.Feely 28 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 10-E.Manning pass intended for 17-P.Burress INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at MIN 8. 42-D.Sharper for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 15:00) — 2-J.Feely kicks 56 yards from NYG 30 to MIN 14. 18-K.Robinson for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q3 5:47) — (5:47) 18-J.Feagles punts 48 yards to MIN 29, Center-90-R.Kuehl. 30-M.Moore for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q4 4:02) — (4:02) 10-E.Manning pass intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at MIN -2. 42-D.Sharper to MIN 29 for 31 yards (21-T.Barber).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · MIN 11 · Score 6-0
(15:00) 10-E.Manning pass intended for 17-P.Burress INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at MIN 8. 42-D.Sharper for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 14:43 · NYG 2 · Score 7-0
1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 11:54 · MIN 17 · Score 7-3
(11:54) 2-J.Feely 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 3:44 · MIN 30 · Score 7-6
(3:44) 2-J.Feely 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 15:00 · NYG 30 · Score 13-6
2-J.Feely kicks 56 yards from NYG 30 to MIN 14. 18-K.Robinson for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 14:49 · NYG 2 · Score 14-6
1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 11:59 · MIN 23 · Score 14-12
(11:59) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass to 81-A.Toomer for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 11:46 · MIN 2 · Score 14-13
2-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 5:47 · MIN 77 · Score 20-13
(5:47) 18-J.Feagles punts 48 yards to MIN 29, Center-90-R.Kuehl. 30-M.Moore for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 5:27 · NYG 2 · Score 21-13
1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 1:25 · MIN 3 · Score 21-19
(1:25) 21-T.Barber left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants Safety (+2) — Q4 1:21 · MIN 2 · Score 21-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 21-T.Barber rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 0:15 · NYG 30 · Score 24-21
(:15) 1-P.Edinger 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Taye Barber (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants on 2005-11-13?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the New York Giants 24-21 in Week 10, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants?
Q2: Minnesota Vikings 7, New York Giants 6; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 14, New York Giants 7; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 3, New York Giants 8; Final: Minnesota Vikings 24, New York Giants 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Sharper (Q2 15:00) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Robinson (Q3 15:00) New York Giants touchdown — A. Toomer (E. Manning pass) (Q3 11:59) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Moore (Q3 5:47) New York Giants touchdown — T. Barber (Q4 1:25) New York Giants field goal — J. Feely (Q2 11:54, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Feely (Q2 3:44, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — P. Edinger (Q4 0:15, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants?
E. Manning (New York Giants), 41.1% completion, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -13.60 total passing EPA. Buddy Johnson (Minnesota Vikings), 44.7% completion, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.04 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants?
Taye Barber (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.20 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (-5.18 EPA): (4:02) 10-E.Manning pass intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at MIN -2. 42-D.Sharper to MIN 29 for 31 yards (21-T.Barber)..
Was Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Minnesota Vikings won 24-21 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 3-5 Now 4-5 W
New York Giants
Entered 6-2 Now 6-3 L