Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 27–21 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- Tied 7–7 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Dre'Mont Jones
- Top passer
- Dre'Mont Jones
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:01) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep left to 26-S.Barkley for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 25…
- Game date
- 2021-10-03
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the New Orleans Saints 27–21 on 2021-10-03. Dre'Mont Jones posted a game-high +13.91 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 18 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 7 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 27 |
 New Orleans Saints | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants
(8:59) 8-D.Jones pass deep middle to 12-J.Ross to NO 1 for 51 yards (43-M.Williams, 29-P.Adebo). FUMBLES (43-M.Williams), and recovers at NO -8. TOUCHDOWN.
5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(:29) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass short left to 83-J.Johnson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
(13:34) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
(8:40) 5-G.Gano 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(12:14) T.Hill at quarterback. (Shotgun) 64-W.Clapp reported in as eligible. 7-T.Hill right guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
(7:01) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep left to 26-S.Barkley for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 25, YAC 29
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-D.Jones rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(:36) 5-G.Gano 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(5:00) (Shotgun) 26-S.Barkley right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 8:59TD Josh RossPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 52
- Score
- 6-0
(8:59) 8-D.Jones pass deep middle to 12-J.Ross to NO 1 for 51 yards (43-M.Williams, 29-P.Adebo). FUMBLES (43-M.Williams), and recovers at NO -8. TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 8:51XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 7-0
5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:29TD Josh JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 7-6
(:29) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass short left to 83-J.Johnson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:23XP ARA. RosasPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 7-7
6-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 13:34TD Trysten HillPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 8
- Score
- 7-13
(13:34) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 13:24XP ARA. RosasPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 7-14
6-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 8:40FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 5
- Score
- 10-14
(8:40) 5-G.Gano 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 12:14TD Trysten HillPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 8
- Score
- 10-20
(12:14) T.Hill at quarterback. (Shotgun) 64-W.Clapp reported in as eligible. 7-T.Hill right guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 12:09XP ARA. RosasPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 10-21
6-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 7:01TD Saquon BarkleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 54
- Score
- 16-21
(7:01) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep left to 26-S.Barkley for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 25, YAC 29
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 6:52Safety Dre'Mont JonesPoints+2
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 18-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-D.Jones rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 0:36FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 30
- Score
- 21-21
(:36) 5-G.Gano 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- NYGNew York Giants
OT 5:00TD Saquon BarkleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 6
- Score
- 27-21
(5:00) (Shotgun) 26-S.Barkley right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Dre'Mont Jones · New York Giants · Passing · +13.91 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 2
Jameis Winston · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +10.12 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play - 3K. Golladay · New York Giants · Receiving · +9.81 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
- 4Josh Ross · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.70 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
- 5
Marquez Callaway · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.96 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.48 EPA/play - 6Saquon Barkley · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.73 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 7Kadarius Toney · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.70 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 8Tyren Montgomery · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.82 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.94 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
Dre'Mont Jones — NYG · Passing
Dre'Mont Jones posted the highest total EPA (+13.91) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 46 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.
Dre'Mont Jones's top snap (+4.22 EPA): (7:01) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep left to 26-S.Barkley for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 25, YAC 29
Quarterback report card
Dre'Mont Jones led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Dre'Mont Jones (New York Giants) · 46 dropbacks · 60.9% completion · +8.7% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +13.91 total EPA
- Jameis Winston (New Orleans Saints) · 24 dropbacks · 70.8% completion · -0.9% CPOE · +0.42 EPA/play · +10.12 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.069 | -0.032 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.7% | 45.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.302 | +0.290 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.086 | -0.062 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.032 | -0.069 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.2% | 60.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: +0.07 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: -0.03 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, -2.67 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 11 drives, +5.37 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 — Josh Ross (Dre'Mont Jones pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Josh Johnson (Jameis Winston pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Trysten Hill
- New Orleans Saints — Trysten Hill
- New York Giants — Saquon Barkley (Dre'Mont Jones pass)
- New York Giants — Saquon Barkley
Field goals
- New York Giants — Graham Gano
- New York Giants — Graham Gano
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the NO 52 (Q2 8:59); New York Giants added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 8:51) — 5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NYG 15 (Q2 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass short left to 83-J.Johnson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 0:23) — 6-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NYG 8 (Q3 13:34) — (13:34) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q3 13:24) — 6-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the NO 5 (Q3 8:40) — (8:40) 5-G.Gano 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 11–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NYG 8 (Q4 12:14) — (12:14) T.Hill at quarterback. (Shotgun) 64-W.Clapp reported in as eligible. 7-T.Hill right guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 12:09) — 6-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NO 54 (Q4 7:01) — (7:01) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep left to 26-S.Barkley for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 25, YAC 29; New York Giants registered a safety from the NO 2 (Q4 6:52) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-D.Jones rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the NO 30 (Q4 0:36) — (:36) 5-G.Gano 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
Overtime: New York Giants won the period 6–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the NO 6 (OT 5:00).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (OT 7:32) — (7:32) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short right to 26-S.Barkley to NO 34 for 18 yards (27-M.Jenkins; 97-M.Roach). NO-98-P.Turner was injured during the play. His return is Probable. Pass -5, YAC 23
- New York Giants (Q4 0:58) — (:58) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short right to 19-K.Golladay to NO 34 for 28 yards (56-D.Davis). Pass 5, YAC 23
- New York Giants (Q4 0:36) — (:36) 5-G.Gano 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 41-A.Kamara left guard to NO 27 for 5 yards (48-T.Crowder; 30-D.Holmes).
- New York Giants (Q2 8:59) — (8:59) 8-D.Jones pass deep middle to 12-J.Ross to NO 1 for 51 yards (43-M.Williams, 29-P.Adebo). FUMBLES (43-M.Williams), and recovers at NO -8. TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q4 7:01) — (7:01) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep left to 26-S.Barkley for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 25, YAC 29
- New York Giants (Q2 13:20) — (13:20) 5-G.Gano 35 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- New York Giants (Q2 8:59) — (8:59) 8-D.Jones pass deep middle to 12-J.Ross to NO 1 for 51 yards (43-M.Williams, 29-P.Adebo). FUMBLES (43-M.Williams), and recovers at NO -8. TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 3:51) — (3:51) 41-A.Kamara left end to NYG 27 for 2 yards (99-L.Williams; 59-L.Carter).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 8:59 · NO 52 · Score 6-0
(8:59) 8-D.Jones pass deep middle to 12-J.Ross to NO 1 for 51 yards (43-M.Williams, 29-P.Adebo). FUMBLES (43-M.Williams), and recovers at NO -8. TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 8:51 · NO 15 · Score 7-0
5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 0:29 · NYG 15 · Score 7-6
(:29) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass short left to 83-J.Johnson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 0:23 · NYG 15 · Score 7-7
6-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 13:34 · NYG 8 · Score 7-13
(13:34) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 13:24 · NYG 15 · Score 7-14
6-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 8:40 · NO 5 · Score 10-14
(8:40) 5-G.Gano 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 12:14 · NYG 8 · Score 10-20
(12:14) T.Hill at quarterback. (Shotgun) 64-W.Clapp reported in as eligible. 7-T.Hill right guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 12:09 · NYG 15 · Score 10-21
6-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 7:01 · NO 54 · Score 16-21
(7:01) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep left to 26-S.Barkley for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 25, YAC 29 - New York Giants Safety (+2) — Q4 6:52 · NO 2 · Score 18-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-D.Jones rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 0:36 · NO 30 · Score 21-21
(:36) 5-G.Gano 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - New York Giants TD (+6) — OT 5:00 · NO 6 · Score 27-21
(5:00) (Shotgun) 26-S.Barkley right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
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.
- Dre'Mont Jones (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Dre'Mont Jones (NYG) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints on 2021-10-03?
The New York Giants beat the New Orleans Saints 27-21 in Week 4, 2021.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints?
Q2: New York Giants 7, New Orleans Saints 7; Q3: New York Giants 3, New Orleans Saints 7; Q4: New York Giants 11, New Orleans Saints 7; Q5: New York Giants 6, New Orleans Saints 0; Final: New York Giants 27, New Orleans Saints 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints?
New York Giants touchdown — J. Ross (D. Jones pass) (Q2 8:59) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Johnson (J. Winston pass) (Q2 0:29) New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Hill (Q3 13:34) New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Hill (Q4 12:14) New York Giants touchdown — S. Barkley (D. Jones pass) (Q4 7:01) New York Giants touchdown — S. Barkley (OT 5:00) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q3 8:40, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q4 0:36, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints?
Dre'Mont Jones (New York Giants), 60.9% completion, +8.7% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +13.91 total passing EPA. Jameis Winston (New Orleans Saints), 70.8% completion, -0.9% CPOE, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +10.12 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints?
Dre'Mont Jones (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.91 total EPA on Passing plays. across 46 snaps. Their top snap (+4.22 EPA): (7:01) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep left to 26-S.Barkley for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 25, YAC 29.
Was New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. New York Giants won 27-21 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 0-3 Now 1-3 W
New Orleans Saints
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
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