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NFL · Week 7 · October 21, 2013 · 12 min read

Minnesota Vikings vs. New York Giants: 2013 Week 7 Recap

Giants defeat Vikings 23–7 in Week 7

E.Manning led Fantasy Impact as Giants prevailed in a 7–23 Week 7 finish.

Minnesota Vikings 7 1–5
Final 7–23
New York Giants 23 1–6 Winner
Winner
New York Giants
Final score
7–23
Halftime
Minnesota Vikings 7–10 New York Giants
Top passer
J. Freeman
FantasyHQ MVP
E.Manning
Game date
October 21, 2013

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • A.Peterson 2 REC · 28 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Carlson 1 REC · 9 YDS +1.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Cordarrelle Patterson
    Cordarrelle Patterson 3 REC · 22 YDS +0.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Giants

  • E.Manning 23/43 · 199 YDS · 1 TD +4.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Rodney Randle
    Rodney Randle 3 REC · 40 YDS · 1 TD +3.6 Fantasy Impact
  • P.Hillis 5 REC · 45 YDS +3.3 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
New York Giants
Final score
New York Giants 23–7 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime
Minnesota Vikings 7–10 New York Giants at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
E. Manning
Top passer
J. Freeman
Biggest EPA play
(9:33) 5-S.Weatherford punts 57 yards to MIN 10, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 35-M.Sherels to MIN …
Game date
2013-10-21

Game summary

The New York Giants beat the Minnesota Vikings 23–7 on 2013-10-21. E. Manning posted a game-high +4.70 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Minnesota Vikings700007
New York Giants3776023

Scoring Map

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

MINMinnesota Vikings
NYGNew York Giants

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NYGNew York Giants
    Q1 5:27FG
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 16
    Score
    0-3

    (5:27) 3-J.Brown 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.

  2. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 0:49TD
    MSM. Sherels

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 65
    Score
    6-3

    (:49) 5-S.Weatherford punts 51 yards to MIN 14, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 35-M.Sherels for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-57-J.Williams, Offensive Holding, declined. PENALTY on NYG-5-S.Weatherford, Horse Collar Tackle, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  3. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 0:23XP
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    7-3

    3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.

  4. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 9:41TD
    Rodney Randle

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 24
    Score
    7-9

    (9:41) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 82-R.Randle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 9:33XP
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    7-10

    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.

  6. NYGNew York Giants
    Q3 8:45TD
    PHP. Hillis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 1
    Score
    7-16

    (8:45) 44-P.Hillis left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. NYGNew York Giants
    Q3 8:37XP
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    7-17

    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.

  8. NYGNew York Giants
    Q4 12:19FG
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 5
    Score
    7-20

    (12:19) 3-J.Brown 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.

  9. NYGNew York Giants
    Q4 11:07FG
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 18
    Score
    7-23

    (11:07) 3-J.Brown 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +4.70 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
  2. 2Rodney RandleRodney Randle · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.65 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
  3. 3P. Hillis · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.29 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
  4. 4A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.19 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
  5. 5B. Myers · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.69 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
  6. 6J. Carlson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.16 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
  7. 7V. Cruz · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.03 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  8. 8Cordarrelle PattersonCordarrelle Patterson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.37 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.06 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

E. Manning — NYG · Passing

E. Manning posted the highest total EPA (+4.70) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.11 EPA per play.

E. Manning's top snap (+2.55 EPA): (9:49) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass incomplete deep right to 88-H.Nicks. PENALTY on MIN-29-X.Rhodes, Defensive Pass Interference, 23 yards, enforced at MIN 47 - No Play.

Biggest single play (+6.84 EPA): S. Weatherford — (9:33) 5-S.Weatherford punts 57 yards to MIN 10, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 35-M.Sherels to MIN 13 for 3 yards. FUMBLES, touched at MIN 13, RECOVERED by NYG-51-Z.DeOssie at MIN 3. 51-Z.DeOssie to MIN 3 for

Quarterback report card

J. Freeman led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • J. Freeman (Minnesota Vikings) · 57 dropbacks · 35.1% completion · -18.0% CPOE · -0.29 EPA/play · -16.46 total EPA
  • E. Manning (New York Giants) · 43 dropbacks · 53.5% completion · -3.6% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +4.70 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatMinnesota VikingsNew York Giants
Offensive EPA/play-0.250-0.064
Offensive success rate29.9%37.0%
Pass EPA/play-0.289+0.109
Rush EPA/play-0.311-0.394
Defensive EPA/play+0.064+0.250
Defensive success rate63.0%70.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

New York Giants held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.25), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Minnesota Vikings: -0.25 EPA/play (5th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • New York Giants: -0.06 EPA/play (30th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • Minnesota Vikings: 15 drives, -21.72 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
  • New York Giants: 15 drives, -5.93 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Minnesota Vikings — M. Sherels (Q1 0:49)
  • Rodney RandleNew York Giants — Rodney Randle (E. Manning pass) (Q2 9:41)
  • New York Giants — P. Hillis (Q3 8:45)

Field goals

  • Ji'Ayir BrownNew York Giants — Ji'Ayir Brown (Q1 5:27)
  • Ji'Ayir BrownNew York Giants — Ji'Ayir Brown (Q4 12:19)
  • Ji'Ayir BrownNew York Giants — Ji'Ayir Brown (Q4 11:07)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the MIN 16 (Q1 5:27) — (5:27) 3-J.Brown 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 65 (Q1 0:49); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 0:23) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke..

The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the MIN 24 (Q2 9:41) — (9:41) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 82-R.Randle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 9:33) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..

The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q3 8:45) — (8:45) 44-P.Hillis left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 8:37) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..

The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 6–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the MIN 5 (Q4 12:19) — (12:19) 3-J.Brown 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the MIN 18 (Q4 11:07) — (11:07) 3-J.Brown 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • New York Giants (Q1 0:49) — (:49) 5-S.Weatherford punts 51 yards to MIN 14, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 35-M.Sherels for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-57-J.Williams, Offensive Holding, declined. PENALTY on NYG-5-S.Weatherford, Ho [WPA -22.2% · EPA -6.59]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q3 13:30) — (13:30) 12-J.Freeman pass deep middle intended for 82-K.Rudolph INTERCEPTED by 26-A.Rolle [95-S.Rogers] at NYG 5. 26-A.Rolle to NYG 30 for 25 yards (15-G.Jennings, 82-K.Rudolph). [WPA -20.9% · EPA -5.99]
  • New York Giants (Q3 9:33) — (9:33) 5-S.Weatherford punts 57 yards to MIN 10, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 35-M.Sherels to MIN 13 for 3 yards. FUMBLES, touched at MIN 13, RECOVERED by NYG-51-Z.DeOssie at MIN 3. 51-Z.DeOssie to MIN 3 for [WPA +17.6% · EPA +6.84]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q3 14:15) — (14:15) 18-J.Locke punts 56 yards to NYG 16, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 82-R.Randle to NYG 27 for 11 yards (51-L.Dean). FUMBLES (51-L.Dean), RECOVERED by MIN-46-C.Loeffler at NYG 31. 46-C.Loeffler ran ob a [WPA +16.4% · EPA +5.34]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 6:31) — (6:31) 3-B.Walsh 53 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke. [WPA -13.2% · EPA -3.10]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New York Giants (Q3 9:33) — (9:33) 5-S.Weatherford punts 57 yards to MIN 10, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 35-M.Sherels to MIN 13 for 3 yards. FUMBLES, touched at MIN 13, RECOVERED by NYG-51-Z.DeOssie at MIN 3. 51-Z.DeOssie to MIN 3 for [WPA +17.6% · EPA +6.84]
  • New York Giants (Q1 0:49) — (:49) 5-S.Weatherford punts 51 yards to MIN 14, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 35-M.Sherels for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-57-J.Williams, Offensive Holding, declined. PENALTY on NYG-5-S.Weatherford, Ho [WPA -22.2% · EPA -6.59]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q3 13:30) — (13:30) 12-J.Freeman pass deep middle intended for 82-K.Rudolph INTERCEPTED by 26-A.Rolle [95-S.Rogers] at NYG 5. 26-A.Rolle to NYG 30 for 25 yards (15-G.Jennings, 82-K.Rudolph). [WPA -20.9% · EPA -5.99]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q3 14:15) — (14:15) 18-J.Locke punts 56 yards to NYG 16, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 82-R.Randle to NYG 27 for 11 yards (51-L.Dean). FUMBLES (51-L.Dean), RECOVERED by MIN-46-C.Loeffler at NYG 31. 46-C.Loeffler ran ob a [WPA +16.4% · EPA +5.34]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 5:27 · MIN 16 · Score 0-3
    (5:27) 3-J.Brown 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
  2. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 0:49 · MIN 65 · Score 6-3
    (:49) 5-S.Weatherford punts 51 yards to MIN 14, Center-51-Z.DeOssie. 35-M.Sherels for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-57-J.Williams, Offensive Holding, declined. PENALTY on NYG-5-S.Weatherford, Ho
  3. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 0:23 · NYG 2 · Score 7-3
    3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
  4. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 9:41 · MIN 24 · Score 7-9
    (9:41) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep left to 82-R.Randle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 9:33 · MIN 2 · Score 7-10
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
  6. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 8:45 · MIN 1 · Score 7-16
    (8:45) 44-P.Hillis left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 8:37 · MIN 2 · Score 7-17
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
  8. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 12:19 · MIN 5 · Score 7-20
    (12:19) 3-J.Brown 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-5-S.Weatherford.
  9. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 11:07 · MIN 18 · Score 7-23
    (11:07) 3-J.Brown 36 yard field goal 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.
  • E. Manning (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • J. Freeman (MIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • E. Manning (NYG) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants on 2013-10-21?

The New York Giants beat the Minnesota Vikings 23-7 in Week 7, 2013.

What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants?

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 7, New York Giants 3; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 0, New York Giants 7; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 0, New York Giants 7; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 0, New York Giants 6; Final: Minnesota Vikings 7, New York Giants 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants?

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Sherels (Q1 0:49) New York Giants touchdown — R. Randle (E. Manning pass) (Q2 9:41) New York Giants touchdown — P. Hillis (Q3 8:45) New York Giants field goal — J. Brown (Q1 5:27, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Brown (Q4 12:19, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Brown (Q4 11:07, 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?

J. Freeman (Minnesota Vikings), 35.1% completion, -18.0% CPOE, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -16.46 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 53.5% completion, -3.6% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +4.70 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants?

E. Manning (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.70 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (+2.55 EPA): (9:49) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass incomplete deep right to 88-H.Nicks. PENALTY on MIN-29-X.Rhodes, Defensive Pass Interference, 23 yards, enforced at MIN 47 - No Play..

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L

New York Giants

Entered 0-6 Now 1-6 W