Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 49–17 New York Giants
- Halftime
- New York Giants 3–19 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jerick McKinnon
- Top passer
- E. Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right intended for 82-R.Randle INTERCE…
- Game date
- 2015-12-27
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the New York Giants 49–17 on 2015-12-27. Jerick McKinnon posted a game-high +6.72 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 17 | |
| 3 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 0 | 49 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Jerick McKinnon · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +6.72 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play - 2
R. Nassib · New York Giants · Passing · +5.55 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play - 3

Jacardia Wright · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.39 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.80 EPA/play - 4
K. Rudolph · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.11 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play - 5
R. Jennings · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.94 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play - 6
A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +2.36 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play - 7
M. LaCosse · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.58 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play - 8
J. Cunningham · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.04 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.52 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
Jerick McKinnon — MIN · Rushing
Jerick McKinnon posted the highest total EPA (+6.72) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.84 EPA per play.
Jerick McKinnon's top snap (+5.56 EPA): (3:48) 31-J.McKinnon up the middle for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-7.22 EPA): E. Manning — (4:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right intended for 82-R.Randle INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith at NYG 35. 22-H.Smith for 35 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) · 36 dropbacks · 41.7% completion · -13.3% CPOE · -0.68 EPA/play · -24.32 total EPA
Teddy Bridgewater (Minnesota Vikings) · 30 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -1.6% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -1.58 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.250 | +0.135 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.9% | 45.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.458 | -0.053 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.152 | +0.207 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.135 | +0.250 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.4% | 57.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.25), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: -0.25 EPA/play (6th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.14 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: 15 drives, +12.18 total EPA, 9 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 15 drives, -21.04 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Minnesota Vikings — K. Rudolph (Teddy Bridgewater pass) 
Minnesota Vikings — Harrison Smith
Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson
New York Giants — Rodney Randle (E. Manning pass)
Minnesota Vikings — Jerick McKinnon
Minnesota Vikings — Jerick McKinnon 
New York Giants — Mike White (R. Nassib pass)
Field goals
Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh 
New York Giants — Ji'Ayir Brown
Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh
Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh
Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh
Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh
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 14 (Q1 0:12) — (:12) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 16–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYG 28 (Q2 11:08) — (11:08) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep right to 82-K.Rudolph for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 11:02) — (Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the MIN 9 (Q2 8:27) — (8:27) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Brown 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-D.Aiken, Holder-9-B.Wing.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 80 (Q2 4:10); Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the NYG 34 (Q2 0:09) — (:09) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 13–7. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the NYG 4 (Q3 7:37) — (7:37) 3-B.Walsh 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYG 2 (Q3 6:44) — (6:44) (Run formation) 74-A.Shepherd reported in as eligible. 28-A.Peterson left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q3 6:40) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the NYG 35 (Q3 1:55) — (1:55) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.; New York Giants found the end zone from the MIN 72 (Q3 1:15) — (1:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 82-R.Randle for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q3 1:02) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-57-D.Aiken, Holder-9-B.Wing..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 17–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYG 7 (Q4 13:38) — (13:38) 31-J.McKinnon right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 13:31) — (Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the NYG 9 (Q4 9:37) — (9:37) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYG 68 (Q4 3:48) — (3:48) 31-J.McKinnon up the middle for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 3:36) — (Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.; New York Giants found the end zone from the MIN 25 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 12-R.Nassib pass deep middle to 19-M.White for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 1:54) — (Kick formation) 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-57-D.Aiken, Holder-9-B.Wing..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q1 8:03) — (8:03) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 88-H.Nicks INTERCEPTED by 34-A.Sendejo (29-X.Rhodes) at MIN 36. 34-A.Sendejo to MIN 45 for 9 yards (17-D.Harris).
- New York Giants (Q2 4:10) — (4:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right intended for 82-R.Randle INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith at NYG 35. 22-H.Smith for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 11:08) — (11:08) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep right to 82-K.Rudolph for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q2 9:21) — (9:21) (No Huddle) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 23-R.Jennings to MIN 13 for 50 yards (29-X.Rhodes).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 12:23) — (12:23) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short left to 17-J.Wright to NYG 24 for 18 yards (43-C.Dahl) [91-R.Ayers Jr.].
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q2 4:10) — (4:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right intended for 82-R.Randle INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith at NYG 35. 22-H.Smith for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q3 7:35) — (7:35) 10-E.Manning pass deep left intended for 83-B.Edwards INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Munnerlyn at NYG 36. 24-C.Munnerlyn ran ob at NYG 4 for 32 yards (76-E.Flowers).
- New York Giants (Q3 1:15) — (1:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 82-R.Randle for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 3:48) — (3:48) 31-J.McKinnon up the middle for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 0:12 · NYG 14 · Score 0-3
(:12) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 11:08 · NYG 28 · Score 0-9
(11:08) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep right to 82-K.Rudolph for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 11:02 · NYG 15 · Score 0-10
(Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 8:27 · MIN 9 · Score 3-10
(8:27) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Brown 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-D.Aiken, Holder-9-B.Wing.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 4:10 · MIN 80 · Score 3-16
(4:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short right intended for 82-R.Randle INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith at NYG 35. 22-H.Smith for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 0:09 · NYG 34 · Score 3-19
(:09) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 7:37 · NYG 4 · Score 3-22
(7:37) 3-B.Walsh 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 6:44 · NYG 2 · Score 3-28
(6:44) (Run formation) 74-A.Shepherd reported in as eligible. 28-A.Peterson left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 6:40 · NYG 15 · Score 3-29
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 1:55 · NYG 35 · Score 3-32
(1:55) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 1:15 · MIN 72 · Score 9-32
(1:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 82-R.Randle for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 1:02 · MIN 15 · Score 10-32
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-57-D.Aiken, Holder-9-B.Wing.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 13:38 · NYG 7 · Score 10-38
(13:38) 31-J.McKinnon right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 13:31 · NYG 15 · Score 10-39
(Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 9:37 · NYG 9 · Score 10-42
(9:37) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 3:48 · NYG 68 · Score 10-48
(3:48) 31-J.McKinnon up the middle for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 3:36 · NYG 15 · Score 10-49
(Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · MIN 25 · Score 16-49
(2:00) (Shotgun) 12-R.Nassib pass deep middle to 19-M.White for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 1:54 · MIN 15 · Score 17-49
(Kick formation) 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-57-D.Aiken, Holder-9-B.Wing.
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.
- Jerick McKinnon (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- E. Manning (NYG) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings on 2015-12-27?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the New York Giants 49-17 in Week 16, 2015.
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 3, Minnesota Vikings 16; Q3: New York Giants 7, Minnesota Vikings 13; Q4: New York Giants 7, Minnesota Vikings 17; Final: New York Giants 17, Minnesota Vikings 49.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Rudolph (T. Bridgewater pass) (Q2 11:08) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — H. Smith (Q2 4:10) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q3 6:44) New York Giants touchdown — R. Randle (E. Manning pass) (Q3 1:15) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. McKinnon (Q4 13:38) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. McKinnon (Q4 3:48) New York Giants touchdown — M. White (R. Nassib pass) (Q4 2:00) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q1 0:12, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — J. Brown (Q2 8:27, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q2 0:09, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q3 7:37, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q3 1:55, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q4 9:37, 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), 41.7% completion, -13.3% CPOE, -0.68 EPA per dropback, -24.32 total passing EPA. Teddy Bridgewater (Minnesota Vikings), 50.0% completion, -1.6% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -1.58 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings?
Jerick McKinnon (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.72 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+5.56 EPA): (3:48) 31-J.McKinnon up the middle for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 6-8 Now 6-9 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 9-5 Now 10-5 W