Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 21–3 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- New York Giants 14–3 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Bradshaw
- Top passer
- E. Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:15) 27-B.Jacobs left end to MIN 14 for 73 yards (20-M.Williams).
- Game date
- 2010-12-13
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Minnesota Vikings 21–3 on 2010-12-13. A. Bradshaw posted a game-high +4.56 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 21 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
A. Bradshaw · New York Giants · Rushing · +4.56 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play - 2
B. Jacobs · New York Giants · Rushing · +4.34 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play - 3
H. Nicks · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play - 4
B. Pascoe · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.10 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play - 5
G. Lewis · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.86 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play - 6
D. Ware · New York Giants · Receiving · +0.37 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play - 7
L. Booker · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.29 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play - 8
J. Kleinsasser · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.09 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.09 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
A. Bradshaw — NYG · Rushing
A. Bradshaw posted the highest total EPA (+4.56) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.
A. Bradshaw's top snap (+4.59 EPA): (2:55) 65-W.Beatty reported in as eligible. 44-A.Bradshaw left tackle for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+5.43 EPA): B. Jacobs — (11:15) 27-B.Jacobs left end to MIN 14 for 73 yards (20-M.Williams).
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) · 37 dropbacks · 59.5% completion · -6.7% CPOE · -0.11 EPA/play · -4.02 total EPA
Trishton Jackson (Minnesota Vikings) · 36 dropbacks · 41.7% completion · -12.9% CPOE · -0.29 EPA/play · -10.39 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.008 | -0.225 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.2% | 36.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.109 | -0.324 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.134 | -0.474 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.225 | +0.008 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.5% | 59.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.23), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: -0.01 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.23 EPA/play (10th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: 14 drives, -19.13 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 14 drives, -0.71 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
New York Giants — B. Jacobs
New York Giants — K. Boss (E. Manning pass)
New York Giants — A. Bradshaw
Field goals
Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the NYG 3 (Q1 5:28) — (5:28) 8-R.Longwell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q2 8:14); New York Giants added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 8:11) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels.; New York Giants found the end zone from the MIN 6 (Q2 0:08); New York Giants added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 0:03) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the MIN 30 (Q3 15:00) — 8-R.Longwell kicks 69 yards from MIN 30 to NYG 1. 28-D.Ware to NYG 20 for 19 yards (54-J.Brinkley).; New York Giants found the end zone from the MIN 48 (Q3 2:55) — (2:55) 65-W.Beatty reported in as eligible. 44-A.Bradshaw left tackle for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the MIN 7 (Q3 2:46) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q2 11:15) — (11:15) 27-B.Jacobs left end to MIN 14 for 73 yards (20-M.Williams).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 14:55) — (14:55) 7-T.Jackson pass short left to 87-B.Berrian to MIN 38 for 8 yards (24-T.Thomas).
- New York Giants (Q1 10:11) — (10:11) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right intended for 88-H.Nicks INTERCEPTED by 41-F.Walker at NYG 44. 41-F.Walker to NYG 34 for 10 yards (76-C.Snee).
- New York Giants (Q2 14:56) — (14:56) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 82-M.Manningham INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Allen at MIN 41. 21-A.Allen to MIN 41 for no gain (82-M.Manningham).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 11:31) — (11:31) 7-T.Jackson pass short left intended for 18-S.Rice INTERCEPTED by 53-K.Bulluck [91-J.Tuck] at NYG 32. 53-K.Bulluck ran ob at NYG 33 for 1 yard.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q2 11:15) — (11:15) 27-B.Jacobs left end to MIN 14 for 73 yards (20-M.Williams).
- New York Giants (Q3 2:55) — (2:55) 65-W.Beatty reported in as eligible. 44-A.Bradshaw left tackle for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 1:16) — (1:16) (Shotgun) 7-T.Jackson pass deep left to 18-S.Rice to NYG 40 for 22 yards (21-K.Phillips). PENALTY on NYG, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced at NYG 40. Penalty given to NYG bench.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 11:31) — (11:31) 7-T.Jackson pass short left intended for 18-S.Rice INTERCEPTED by 53-K.Bulluck [91-J.Tuck] at NYG 32. 53-K.Bulluck ran ob at NYG 33 for 1 yard.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 5:28 · NYG 3 · Score 0-3
(5:28) 8-R.Longwell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 8:14 · MIN 1 · Score 6-3
(8:14) 65-W.Beatty and 77-K.Boothe reported in as eligible. 27-B.Jacobs right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-51-B.Leber, Defensive Offside, declined.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 8:11 · MIN 2 · Score 7-3
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 0:08 · MIN 6 · Score 13-3
(:08) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short middle to 89-K.Boss for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 0:03 · MIN 2 · Score 14-3
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels.
New York Giants TD (+7) — Q3 15:00 · MIN 30 · Score 14-3
8-R.Longwell kicks 69 yards from MIN 30 to NYG 1. 28-D.Ware to NYG 20 for 19 yards (54-J.Brinkley).
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 2:55 · MIN 48 · Score 20-3
(2:55) 65-W.Beatty reported in as eligible. 44-A.Bradshaw left tackle for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 2:46 · MIN 7 · Score 21-3
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-S.Rosenfels.
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.
- A. Bradshaw (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- E. Manning (NYG) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Trishton Jackson (MIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings on 2010-12-13?
The New York Giants beat the Minnesota Vikings 21-3 in Week 14, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: New York Giants 0, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q2: New York Giants 14, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q3: New York Giants 14, Minnesota Vikings 0; Final: New York Giants 21, Minnesota Vikings 3.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings?
New York Giants touchdown — B. Jacobs (Q2 8:14) New York Giants touchdown — K. Boss (E. Manning pass) (Q2 0:08) New York Giants touchdown — A. Bradshaw (Q3 2:55) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q1 5:28, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings?
E. Manning (New York Giants), 59.5% completion, -6.7% CPOE, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -4.02 total passing EPA. Trishton Jackson (Minnesota Vikings), 41.7% completion, -12.9% CPOE, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -10.39 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings?
A. Bradshaw (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.56 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+4.59 EPA): (2:55) 65-W.Beatty reported in as eligible. 44-A.Bradshaw left tackle for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 8-4 Now 9-4 W
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 5-7 Now 5-8 L