In the second quarter, New York increased their lead to 13-0 with a 7-play, 56-yard scoring drive. Kanell kept it going with an 11-yard pass to running back Tiki Barber on third and 4, and then hit David Patten for a 37-yard completion to the Vikings 2-yard line. One play later, he threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to tight end Aaron Pierce. After the teams traded punts, Giants defensive back Jason Sehorn intercepted a pass from Cunningham and returned it 36 yards to the Vikings 47-yard line. New York then drove 23 yards to a 41-yard field goal from Daluiso, making the score 16-0. Later on, the Vikings caught a break when defensive back Duane Butler recovered a fumble from Giants receiver Amani Toomer on the New York 26-yard line. Cunningham's 19-yard completion to Cris Carter moved the ball to the 7, leading to Eddie Murray's 26-yard field goal. However, his ensuing kickoff went out of bounds, giving the ball to New York on their 40. Taking advantage of their excellent field position, the Giants put together a 26-yard drive to score on Daluiso's 51-yard field goal as time expired in the half, giving New York a 19-3 lead. The Giants defense held the Vikings offense to 21 rushing yards and Cunningham completed only five of 16 passes.