Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 31–27 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Buffalo Bills 10–6 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Flutie
- Top passer
- D. Flutie
- Biggest EPA play
- (:19) D.Culpepper pass intended for M.Hatchette INTERCEPTED by S.Rogers at MIN 44. S.Roger…
- Game date
- 2000-10-22
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Buffalo Bills 31–27 on 2000-10-22, overcoming Buffalo Bills's 10–6 halftime lead. D. Flutie posted a game-high +12.78 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 0 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 27 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 3 | 3 | 7 | 18 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills(2:38) G.Anderson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
(13:44) (Shotgun) D.Flutie pass to E.Moulds for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
(:58) S.Christie 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
(:03) G.Anderson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
(9:21) D.Culpepper pass to C.Carter for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
(1:16) S.Morris up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
(14:25) (Shotgun) D.Flutie pass to S.Morris for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
(9:38) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to C.Carter for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. D.Culpepper pass to M.Williams is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. PENALTY on MIN-A.Jordan, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(6:48) S.Christie 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
(3:50) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
(1:07) G.Anderson 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 2:38FG Points+3
- Yard line
- BUF 20
- Score
- 0-3
(2:38) G.Anderson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 13:44TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 25
- Score
- 6-3
(13:44) (Shotgun) D.Flutie pass to E.Moulds for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 13:38XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-3
S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:58FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIN 7
- Score
- 10-3
(:58) S.Christie 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:03FG Points+3
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 10-6
(:03) G.Anderson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 9:21TD Points+6
- Yard line
- BUF 6
- Score
- 10-12
(9:21) D.Culpepper pass to C.Carter for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 9:17XP Points+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 10-13
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 1:16TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 16-13
(1:16) S.Morris up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 1:13XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 17-13
S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 14:25TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 18
- Score
- 23-13
(14:25) (Shotgun) D.Flutie pass to S.Morris for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 14:19XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 24-13
S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 9:38TD Points+6
- Yard line
- BUF 11
- Score
- 24-19
(9:38) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to C.Carter for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 9:34Safety Points+2
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 24-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. D.Culpepper pass to M.Williams is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. PENALTY on MIN-A.Jordan, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 6:48FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIN 31
- Score
- 27-21
(6:48) S.Christie 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 3:50TD Points+6
- Yard line
- BUF 39
- Score
- 27-27
(3:50) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 3:42XP Points+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 27-28
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 1:07FG Points+3
- Yard line
- BUF 3
- Score
- 27-31
(1:07) G.Anderson 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Flutie · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +12.78 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 2D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +9.32 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 3E. Moulds · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +7.48 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 4C. Carter · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.15 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 5
Riley Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.41 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play - 6S. Morris · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.85 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 7K. Cavil · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.69 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 8
Mykel Williams · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.44 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.44 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
D. Flutie — BUF · Passing
D. Flutie posted the highest total EPA (+12.78) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 48 counted snaps, they averaged +0.27 EPA per play.
D. Flutie's top snap (+4.03 EPA): (14:25) (Shotgun) D.Flutie pass to S.Morris for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.01 EPA): Another player — (:19) D.Culpepper pass intended for M.Hatchette INTERCEPTED by S.Rogers at MIN 44. S.Rogers to MIN 34 for 10 yards (M.Hatchette).
Quarterback report card
D. Flutie led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Flutie (Buffalo Bills) · 48 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · +0.27 EPA/play · +12.78 total EPA
- D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) · 37 dropbacks · 45.9% completion · +0.25 EPA/play · +9.32 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.075 | +0.111 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.1% | 50.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.266 | +0.252 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.111 | -0.054 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.111 | -0.075 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.0% | 56.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Buffalo Bills +0.07, Minnesota Vikings +0.11) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: +0.07 EPA/play (72nd percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.11 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 11 drives, +7.66 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, +9.07 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Buffalo Bills — unlisted player
- Buffalo Bills — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Buffalo Bills — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Buffalo Bills — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
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 BUF 20 (Q1 2:38) — (2:38) G.Anderson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger..
The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 10–3. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIN 25 (Q2 13:44) — (13:44) (Shotgun) D.Flutie pass to E.Moulds for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 13:38) — S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the MIN 7 (Q2 0:58) — (:58) S.Christie 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the BUF 1 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) G.Anderson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the BUF 6 (Q3 9:21) — (9:21) D.Culpepper pass to C.Carter for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 9:17) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q3 1:16) — (1:16) S.Morris up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 1:13) — S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 18–10. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIN 18 (Q4 14:25) — (14:25) (Shotgun) D.Flutie pass to S.Morris for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 14:19) — S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the BUF 11 (Q4 9:38) — (9:38) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to C.Carter for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings registered a safety from the BUF 2 (Q4 9:34); Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the MIN 31 (Q4 6:48) — (6:48) S.Christie 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the BUF 39 (Q4 3:50) — (3:50) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 3:42) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the BUF 3 (Q4 1:07) — (1:07) G.Anderson 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 15:00) — M.Berger kicks 71 yards from MIN 30 to BUF -1. C.Watson to BUF 20 for 21 yards (J.Nelson).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 3:50) — (3:50) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 0:05) — (:05) (Shotgun) D.Flutie pass incomplete to E.Moulds (R.Griffith).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 2:30) — (2:30) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to C.Carter to BUF 11 for 24 yards (K.Carpenter).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 1:07) — (1:07) G.Anderson 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 0:19) — (:19) D.Culpepper pass intended for M.Hatchette INTERCEPTED by S.Rogers at MIN 44. S.Rogers to MIN 34 for 10 yards (M.Hatchette).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 3:50) — (3:50) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 14:25) — (14:25) (Shotgun) D.Flutie pass to S.Morris for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 13:44) — (13:44) (Shotgun) D.Flutie pass to E.Moulds for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 2:38 · BUF 20 · Score 0-3
(2:38) G.Anderson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 13:44 · MIN 25 · Score 6-3
(13:44) (Shotgun) D.Flutie pass to E.Moulds for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 13:38 · MIN 2 · Score 7-3
S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 0:58 · MIN 7 · Score 10-3
(:58) S.Christie 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · BUF 1 · Score 10-6
(:03) G.Anderson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 9:21 · BUF 6 · Score 10-12
(9:21) D.Culpepper pass to C.Carter for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 9:17 · BUF 2 · Score 10-13
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 1:16 · MIN 1 · Score 16-13
(1:16) S.Morris up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 1:13 · MIN 2 · Score 17-13
S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 14:25 · MIN 18 · Score 23-13
(14:25) (Shotgun) D.Flutie pass to S.Morris for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 14:19 · MIN 2 · Score 24-13
S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 9:38 · BUF 11 · Score 24-19
(9:38) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to C.Carter for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings Safety (+2) — Q4 9:34 · BUF 2 · Score 24-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. D.Culpepper pass to M.Williams is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. PENALTY on MIN-A.Jordan, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 6:48 · MIN 31 · Score 27-21
(6:48) S.Christie 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 3:50 · BUF 39 · Score 27-27
(3:50) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 3:42 · BUF 2 · Score 27-28
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 1:07 · BUF 3 · Score 27-31
(1:07) G.Anderson 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
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.
- D. Flutie (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs Minnesota Vikings on 2000-10-22?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Buffalo Bills 31-27 in Week 8, 2000.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 0, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q2: Buffalo Bills 10, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q3: Buffalo Bills 7, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q4: Buffalo Bills 10, Minnesota Vikings 18; Final: Buffalo Bills 27, Minnesota Vikings 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Minnesota Vikings?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 13:44) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 9:21) Buffalo Bills touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 1:16) Buffalo Bills touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 14:25) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 9:38) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 3:50) Minnesota Vikings field goal — unlisted player (Q1 2:38, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:58, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — unlisted player (Q4 6:48, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — unlisted player (Q4 1:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Minnesota Vikings?
D. Flutie (Buffalo Bills), 58.3% completion, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +12.78 total passing EPA. D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 45.9% completion, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +9.32 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Minnesota Vikings?
D. Flutie (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.78 total EPA on Passing plays. across 48 snaps. Their top snap (+4.03 EPA): (14:25) (Shotgun) D.Flutie pass to S.Morris for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Buffalo Bills vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Minnesota Vikings won 31-27 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 6-0 Now 7-0 W
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