Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 31–27 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- New York Giants 10–6 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- H. Nicks
- Top passer
- E. Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:42) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 9 for -11 yards (79-D.Carter). FUMBLES (79-D.Carter), RE…
- Game date
- 2011-10-02
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Arizona Cardinals 31–27 on 2011-10-02. H. Nicks posted a game-high +12.85 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 0 | 10 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 31 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 3 | 3 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants(13:07) 3-J.Feely 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
(8:01) 3-J.Feely 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
(3:00) 44-A.Bradshaw right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
(:05) 9-L.Tynes 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. Penalty on NYG-21-K.Phillips, Defensive Offside, declined. PENALTY on ARI-21-P.Peterson, Roughing the Kicker, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(10:28) 26-C.Wells left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ARI-73-J.Bridges, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
(10:19) 44-A.Bradshaw up the middle ran ob at NYG 48 for 21 yards (25-K.Rhodes). PENALTY on NYG-45-H.Hynoski, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at NYG 27 - No Play.
(3:00) 26-C.Wells left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
(12:12) 27-B.Jacobs left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
(5:20) 26-C.Wells left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
(3:44) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 85-J.Ballard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
(2:46) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 88-H.Nicks for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
ARIArizona CardinalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 13:07FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 9
- Score
- 0-3
(13:07) 3-J.Feely 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 8:01FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 9
- Score
- 0-6
(8:01) 3-J.Feely 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 3:00TD ABA. BradshawPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 13
- Score
- 6-6
(3:00) 44-A.Bradshaw right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 2:54XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 7-6
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 0:05FG LTL. TynesPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 12
- Score
- 10-6
(:05) 9-L.Tynes 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. Penalty on NYG-21-K.Phillips, Defensive Offside, declined. PENALTY on ARI-21-P.Peterson, Roughing the Kicker, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 10:28TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYG 1
- Score
- 10-12
(10:28) 26-C.Wells left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ARI-73-J.Bridges, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 10:24XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 10-13
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 10:19TD ABA. BradshawPoints+7
- Yard line
- ARI 73
- Score
- 10-13
(10:19) 44-A.Bradshaw up the middle ran ob at NYG 48 for 21 yards (25-K.Rhodes). PENALTY on NYG-45-H.Hynoski, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at NYG 27 - No Play.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 3:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYG 1
- Score
- 10-19
(3:00) 26-C.Wells left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 2:55XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 10-20
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 12:12TD BJB. JacobsPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 1
- Score
- 16-20
(12:12) 27-B.Jacobs left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 12:07XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 17-20
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 5:20TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 17-26
(5:20) 26-C.Wells left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 5:16XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 17-27
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 3:44TD JBJ. BallardPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 23-27
(3:44) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 85-J.Ballard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 3:37XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 24-27
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 2:46TD HNH. NicksPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 29
- Score
- 30-27
(2:46) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 88-H.Nicks for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 2:39XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 31-27
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1H. Nicks · New York Giants · Receiving · +12.85 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 2E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +9.78 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 3V. Cruz · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.06 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 4L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.03 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 5J. Ballard · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.43 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 6E. Doucet · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 7A. Sherman · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.61 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 8
Arian Smith · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +1.44 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.72 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
H. Nicks — NYG · Receiving
H. Nicks posted the highest total EPA (+12.85) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 14 counted snaps, they averaged +0.92 EPA per play.
H. Nicks's top snap (+3.71 EPA): (2:46) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 88-H.Nicks for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-6.16 EPA): E. Manning — (3:42) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 9 for -11 yards (79-D.Carter). FUMBLES (79-D.Carter), RECOVERED by ARI-90-D.Dockett at NYG 5. 90-D.Dockett to NYG 5 for no gain (67-K.McKenzie).
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) · 45 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +6.2% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +9.78 total EPA
- K. Kolb (Arizona Cardinals) · 43 dropbacks · 46.5% completion · -3.1% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.89 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.064 | +0.003 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.6% | 46.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.217 | -0.021 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.174 | +0.070 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.003 | -0.064 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.3% | 53.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs +0.00), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: +0.06 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: +0.00 EPA/play (52nd percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 13 drives, +0.27 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 13 drives, +5.64 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — A. Bradshaw
- Arizona Cardinals — Carson Wells
- Arizona Cardinals — Carson Wells
- New York Giants — B. Jacobs
- Arizona Cardinals — Carson Wells
- New York Giants — J. Ballard (E. Manning pass)
- New York Giants — H. Nicks (E. Manning pass)
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely
- New York Giants — L. Tynes
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 3–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the NYG 9 (Q1 13:07) — (13:07) 3-J.Feely 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 10–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the NYG 9 (Q2 8:01) — (8:01) 3-J.Feely 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.; New York Giants found the end zone from the ARI 13 (Q2 3:00) — (3:00) 44-A.Bradshaw right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 2:54) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the ARI 12 (Q2 0:05).
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 21–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q3 10:28) — (10:28) 26-C.Wells left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ARI-73-J.Bridges, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 10:24) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 73 (Q3 10:19); Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q3 3:00) — (3:00) 26-C.Wells left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 2:55) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 21–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q4 12:12) — (12:12) 27-B.Jacobs left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 12:07) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the NYG 2 (Q4 5:20) — (5:20) 26-C.Wells left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 5:16) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.; New York Giants found the end zone from the ARI 2 (Q4 3:44); New York Giants added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 3:37) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; New York Giants found the end zone from the ARI 29 (Q4 2:46) — (2:46) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 88-H.Nicks for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 2:39) — 9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 0:56) — (:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass incomplete short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald (23-C.Webster).
- New York Giants (Q4 2:46) — (2:46) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 88-H.Nicks for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q3 3:42) — (3:42) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 9 for -11 yards (79-D.Carter). FUMBLES (79-D.Carter), RECOVERED by ARI-90-D.Dockett at NYG 5. 90-D.Dockett to NYG 5 for no gain (67-K.McKenzie).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 1:21) — (1:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb sacked at NYG 39 for -10 yards (72-O.Umenyiora).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 12:57) — (12:57) 4-K.Kolb pass deep left to 11-L.Fitzgerald to NYG 11 for 47 yards (34-D.Grant).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q3 3:42) — (3:42) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 9 for -11 yards (79-D.Carter). FUMBLES (79-D.Carter), RECOVERED by ARI-90-D.Dockett at NYG 5. 90-D.Dockett to NYG 5 for no gain (67-K.McKenzie).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 8:05) — (8:05) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb sacked at NYG 24 for -7 yards (72-O.Umenyiora). FUMBLES (72-O.Umenyiora), touched at NYG 22, RECOVERED by NYG-57-J.Williams at NYG 14. 57-J.Williams to NYG 14 for no gain (12
- New York Giants (Q4 2:46) — (2:46) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 88-H.Nicks for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 12:57) — (12:57) 4-K.Kolb pass deep left to 11-L.Fitzgerald to NYG 11 for 47 yards (34-D.Grant).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 13:07 · NYG 9 · Score 0-3
(13:07) 3-J.Feely 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 8:01 · NYG 9 · Score 0-6
(8:01) 3-J.Feely 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 3:00 · ARI 13 · Score 6-6
(3:00) 44-A.Bradshaw right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 2:54 · ARI 2 · Score 7-6
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · ARI 12 · Score 10-6
(:05) 9-L.Tynes 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. Penalty on NYG-21-K.Phillips, Defensive Offside, declined. PENALTY on ARI-21-P.Peterson, Roughing the Kicker, 1 - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 10:28 · NYG 1 · Score 10-12
(10:28) 26-C.Wells left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ARI-73-J.Bridges, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 10:24 · NYG 2 · Score 10-13
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+7) — Q3 10:19 · ARI 73 · Score 10-13
(10:19) 44-A.Bradshaw up the middle ran ob at NYG 48 for 21 yards (25-K.Rhodes). PENALTY on NYG-45-H.Hynoski, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at NYG 27 - No Play. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 3:00 · NYG 1 · Score 10-19
(3:00) 26-C.Wells left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 2:55 · NYG 2 · Score 10-20
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 12:12 · ARI 1 · Score 16-20
(12:12) 27-B.Jacobs left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 12:07 · ARI 2 · Score 17-20
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 5:20 · NYG 2 · Score 17-26
(5:20) 26-C.Wells left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 5:16 · NYG 2 · Score 17-27
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 3:44 · ARI 2 · Score 23-27
(3:44) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 85-J.Ballard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 3:37 · ARI 2 · Score 24-27
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 2:46 · ARI 29 · Score 30-27
(2:46) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 88-H.Nicks for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 2:39 · ARI 2 · Score 31-27
9-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
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.
- H. Nicks (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- E. Manning (NYG) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Arizona Cardinals on 2011-10-02?
The New York Giants beat the Arizona Cardinals 31-27 in Week 4, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: New York Giants 0, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q2: New York Giants 10, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q3: New York Giants 0, Arizona Cardinals 21; Q4: New York Giants 21, Arizona Cardinals 7; Final: New York Giants 31, Arizona Cardinals 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Arizona Cardinals?
New York Giants touchdown — A. Bradshaw (Q2 3:00) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — C. Wells (Q3 10:28) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — C. Wells (Q3 3:00) New York Giants touchdown — B. Jacobs (Q4 12:12) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — C. Wells (Q4 5:20) New York Giants touchdown — J. Ballard (E. Manning pass) (Q4 3:44) New York Giants touchdown — H. Nicks (E. Manning pass) (Q4 2:46) Arizona Cardinals field goal — J. Feely (Q1 13:07, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — J. Feely (Q2 8:01, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Arizona Cardinals?
E. Manning (New York Giants), 60.0% completion, +6.2% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +9.78 total passing EPA. K. Kolb (Arizona Cardinals), 46.5% completion, -3.1% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.89 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Arizona Cardinals?
H. Nicks (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.85 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 14 snaps. Their top snap (+3.71 EPA): (2:46) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 88-H.Nicks for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was New York Giants vs Arizona Cardinals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. New York Giants won 31-27 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
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
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