Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 27–24 New York Giants
- Halftime
- New York Giants 7–10 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Darius Slayton
- Top passer
- Kirk Cousins
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:50) 8-D.Jones pass short middle intended for 18-I.Hodgins INTERCEPTED by 7-P.Peterson …
- Game date
- 2022-12-24
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the New York Giants 27–24 on 2022-12-24. Darius Slayton posted a game-high +5.15 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 37 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 0 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 24 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants
(3:23) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 87-T.Hockenson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYG-99-L.Williams, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
(9:45) 1-G.Joseph 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
(4:30) 8-D.Jones pass short right to 18-I.Hodgins for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
(11:22) 9-G.Gano 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
(4:35) 9-G.Gano 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
(14:18) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 87-T.Hockenson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
(6:29) 9-G.Gano 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
(3:06) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 18-J.Jefferson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-J.Ward].
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
(2:07) (Shotgun) 26-S.Barkley left guard for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-D.Jones pass to 82-D.Bellinger is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(:04) 1-G.Joseph 61 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
END GAME
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 3:23TD T.J. HockensonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 12
- Score
- 0-6
(3:23) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 87-T.Hockenson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYG-99-L.Williams, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 3:17XP Greg JosephPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 0-7
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 9:45FG Greg JosephPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 22
- Score
- 0-10
(9:45) 1-G.Joseph 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 4:30TD Isaiah HodginsPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 7
- Score
- 6-10
(4:30) 8-D.Jones pass short right to 18-I.Hodgins for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 4:23XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 7-10
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 11:22FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 26
- Score
- 10-10
(11:22) 9-G.Gano 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 4:35FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 25
- Score
- 13-10
(4:35) 9-G.Gano 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 14:18TD T.J. HockensonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 13-16
(14:18) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 87-T.Hockenson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 14:12XP Greg JosephPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 13-17
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 6:29FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 37
- Score
- 16-17
(6:29) 9-G.Gano 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 3:06TD Jordan JeffersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 17
- Score
- 16-23
(3:06) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 18-J.Jefferson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-J.Ward].
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 3:00TD Greg JosephPoints+7
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 16-24
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 2:07TD Saquon BarkleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 27
- Score
- 22-24
(2:07) (Shotgun) 26-S.Barkley left guard for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 2:01Safety Dre'Mont JonesPoints+2
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 24-24
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-D.Jones pass to 82-D.Bellinger is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 0:04FG Greg JosephPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 42
- Score
- 24-27
(:04) 1-G.Joseph 61 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 0:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- —
- Score
- 24-27
END GAME
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Darius Slayton · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.15 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play - 2Saquon Barkley · New York Giants · Rushing · +4.82 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 3Jordan Jefferson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.17 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 4T.J. Hockenson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.06 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 5Richie James · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.02 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 6
Johnny Mundt · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.27 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play - 7Saquon Barkley · New York Giants · Receiving · +0.76 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 8
Kirk Cousins · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +0.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.67 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
Darius Slayton — NYG · Receiving
Darius Slayton posted the highest total EPA (+5.15) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.86 EPA per play.
Darius Slayton's top snap (+2.19 EPA): (2:31) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short left to 86-D.Slayton pushed ob at MIN 35 for 32 yards (24-C.Bynum).
Biggest single play (-5.63 EPA): Dre'Mont Jones — (11:50) 8-D.Jones pass short middle intended for 18-I.Hodgins INTERCEPTED by 7-P.Peterson [94-D.Tomlinson] at MIN 18. 7-P.Peterson pushed ob at MIN 29 for 11 yards (78-A.Thomas).
Quarterback report card
Kirk Cousins led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) · 52 dropbacks · 65.4% completion · +2.3% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -1.06 total EPA
- Dre'Mont Jones (New York Giants) · 52 dropbacks · 57.7% completion · +2.7% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -2.39 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.014 | +0.010 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.8% | 46.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.046 | -0.020 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.227 | -0.004 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.010 | -0.014 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.3% | 51.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New York Giants +0.01, Minnesota Vikings +0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: +0.01 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.01 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: 12 drives, +0.94 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 11 drives, +1.16 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — T.J. Hockenson (Kirk Cousins pass)
- New York Giants — Isaiah Hodgins (Dre'Mont Jones pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — T.J. Hockenson (Kirk Cousins pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Jordan Jefferson (Kirk Cousins pass)
- New York Giants — Saquon Barkley
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — Greg Joseph
- New York Giants — Graham Gano
- New York Giants — Graham Gano
- New York Giants — Graham Gano
- Minnesota Vikings — Greg Joseph
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYG 12 (Q1 3:23); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q1 3:17) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the NYG 22 (Q2 9:45) — (9:45) 1-G.Joseph 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; New York Giants found the end zone from the MIN 7 (Q2 4:30) — (4:30) 8-D.Jones pass short right to 18-I.Hodgins for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 4:23) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 6–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the MIN 26 (Q3 11:22) — (11:22) 9-G.Gano 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the MIN 25 (Q3 4:35) — (4:35) 9-G.Gano 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 26–11. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYG 15 (Q4 14:18) — (14:18) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 87-T.Hockenson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 14:12) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the MIN 37 (Q4 6:29) — (6:29) 9-G.Gano 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYG 17 (Q4 3:06) — (3:06) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 18-J.Jefferson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-J.Ward].; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYG 15 (Q4 3:00) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; New York Giants found the end zone from the MIN 27 (Q4 2:07) — (2:07) (Shotgun) 26-S.Barkley left guard for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants registered a safety from the MIN 2 (Q4 2:01) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-D.Jones pass to 82-D.Bellinger is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the NYG 42 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 1-G.Joseph 61 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal (Q4 0:00) — END GAME.
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 1-G.Joseph 61 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
- New York Giants (Q4 11:50) — (11:50) 8-D.Jones pass short middle intended for 18-I.Hodgins INTERCEPTED by 7-P.Peterson [94-D.Tomlinson] at MIN 18. 7-P.Peterson pushed ob at MIN 29 for 11 yards (78-A.Thomas).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 18-J.Jefferson to NYG 42 for 17 yards (20-J.Love).
- New York Giants (Q4 2:07) — (2:07) (Shotgun) 26-S.Barkley left guard for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q4 4:10) — (4:10) 6-J.Gillan punt is BLOCKED by 44-J.Metellus, Center-58-C.Kreiter, recovered by NYG-20-J.Love at NYG 23. 20-J.Love to NYG 29 for 6 yards (45-T.Dye).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q4 11:50) — (11:50) 8-D.Jones pass short middle intended for 18-I.Hodgins INTERCEPTED by 7-P.Peterson [94-D.Tomlinson] at MIN 18. 7-P.Peterson pushed ob at MIN 29 for 11 yards (78-A.Thomas).
- New York Giants (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 8-D.Jones pass short left to 82-D.Bellinger to MIN 23 for 16 yards (33-B.Asamoah). FUMBLES (33-B.Asamoah), RECOVERED by MIN-33-B.Asamoah at MIN 24. 33-B.Asamoah to MIN 36 for 12 yards (78-A.Th
- New York Giants (Q4 2:07) — (2:07) (Shotgun) 26-S.Barkley left guard for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 3:06) — (3:06) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 18-J.Jefferson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-J.Ward].
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 3:23 · NYG 12 · Score 0-6
(3:23) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 87-T.Hockenson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYG-99-L.Williams, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 3:17 · NYG 15 · Score 0-7
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 9:45 · NYG 22 · Score 0-10
(9:45) 1-G.Joseph 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 4:30 · MIN 7 · Score 6-10
(4:30) 8-D.Jones pass short right to 18-I.Hodgins for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 4:23 · MIN 15 · Score 7-10
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 11:22 · MIN 26 · Score 10-10
(11:22) 9-G.Gano 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 4:35 · MIN 25 · Score 13-10
(4:35) 9-G.Gano 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 14:18 · NYG 15 · Score 13-16
(14:18) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 87-T.Hockenson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 14:12 · NYG 15 · Score 13-17
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 6:29 · MIN 37 · Score 16-17
(6:29) 9-G.Gano 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 3:06 · NYG 17 · Score 16-23
(3:06) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 18-J.Jefferson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-J.Ward]. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+7) — Q4 3:00 · NYG 15 · Score 16-24
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 2:07 · MIN 27 · Score 22-24
(2:07) (Shotgun) 26-S.Barkley left guard for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants Safety (+2) — Q4 2:01 · MIN 2 · Score 24-24
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-D.Jones pass to 82-D.Bellinger is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 0:04 · NYG 42 · Score 24-27
(:04) 1-G.Joseph 61 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 0:00 · Score 24-27
END GAME
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Darius Slayton (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings on 2022-12-24?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the New York Giants 27-24 in Week 16, 2022.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: New York Giants 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: New York Giants 7, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q3: New York Giants 6, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q4: New York Giants 11, Minnesota Vikings 26; Final: New York Giants 24, Minnesota Vikings 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — T. Hockenson (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 3:23) New York Giants touchdown — I. Hodgins (D. Jones pass) (Q2 4:30) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — T. Hockenson (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 14:18) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Jefferson (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 3:06) New York Giants touchdown — S. Barkley (Q4 2:07) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Joseph (Q2 9:45, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q3 11:22, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q3 4:35, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q4 6:29, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Joseph (Q4 0:04, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:00, 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?
Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 65.4% completion, +2.3% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -1.06 total passing EPA. Dre'Mont Jones (New York Giants), 57.7% completion, +2.7% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -2.39 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings?
Darius Slayton (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.15 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+2.19 EPA): (2:31) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short left to 86-D.Slayton pushed ob at MIN 35 for 32 yards (24-C.Bynum)..
Was New York Giants vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Minnesota Vikings won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 8-5 Now 8-6 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 11-3 Now 12-3 W
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