Lions 24–34 Vikings: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 10, 2012

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?

M. Stafford (Detroit Lions), 60.9% completion, -0.9% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +7.96 total passing EPA. C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings), 64.9% completion, +9.0% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +4.11 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?

C. Johnson (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.14 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 13 snaps. Their top snap (-3.79 EPA): (8:06) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 81-C.Johnson to DET 40 for 20 yards (33-J.Sanford). FUMBLES (33-J.Sanford), RECOVERED by MIN-26-A.Winfield at DET 45. 26-A.Winfie.

Quick answer

Winner: Minnesota Vikings
Final score: Minnesota Vikings 34–24 Detroit Lions
Halftime: Detroit Lions 3–13 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Cornelius Johnson
Top passer: Matthew Stafford
Biggest EPA play: (8:17) 28-A.Peterson right end for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-23-C.Houston was injured durin…
Game date: 2012-11-11

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 34–24 on 2012-11-11. Cornelius Johnson posted a game-high +10.14 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 32 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Detroit Lions	0	3	7	14	0	24
Minnesota Vikings	10	3	3	18	0	34

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

DETDetroit Lions

+3DET 30

+3MIN 23

MIN 16

DET 20

DET 61

+3DET 15

MIN 11

MINMinnesota Vikings

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 7:57TD
Jacardia Wright
Points+6
Yard line
DET 3
Score
0-6
(7:57) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 17-J.Wright for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 7:52XP
BWB. Walsh
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
0-7
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 5:45FG
BWB. Walsh
Points+3
Yard line
DET 30
Score
0-10
(5:45) 3-B.Walsh 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 11:11FG
Jake Hanson
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 23
Score
3-10
(11:11) 4-J.Hanson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 4:44FG
BWB. Walsh
Points+3
Yard line
DET 5
Score
3-13
(4:44) 3-B.Walsh 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 5:14FG
BWB. Walsh
Points+3
Yard line
DET 5
Score
3-16
(5:14) 3-B.Walsh 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 3:01TD
BPB. Pettigrew
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 16
Score
9-16
(3:01) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 87-B.Pettigrew for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 2:55XP
Jake Hanson
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
10-16
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 14:23TD
KRK. Rudolph
Points+6
Yard line
DET 20
Score
10-22
(14:23) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 82-K.Rudolph for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 14:15Safety
APA. Peterson
Points+2
Yard line
DET 2
Score
10-24
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 28-A.Peterson rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 11:34TD
TYT. Young
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 1
Score
16-24
(11:34) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 16-T.Young for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 11:32XP
Jake Hanson
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
17-24
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 8:17TD
APA. Peterson
Points+6
Yard line
DET 61
Score
17-30
(8:17) 28-A.Peterson right end for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-23-C.Houston was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 8:06XP
BWB. Walsh
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
17-31
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 4:39FG
BWB. Walsh
Points+3
Yard line
DET 15
Score
17-34
(4:39) 3-B.Walsh 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 2:00TD
Cornelius Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 11
Score
23-34
(2:00) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 1:53XP
Jake Hanson
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
24-34
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Cornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +10.14 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
2Matthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +7.96 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
3Jacardia Wright · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.36 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
4K. Rudolph · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.43 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
5C. Ponder · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +4.11 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
6D. Aromashodu · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.70 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.70 EPA/play
7T. Young · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.68 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
8A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +1.08 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.04 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

Cornelius Johnson — DET · Receiving

Cornelius Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+10.14) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +0.78 EPA per play.

Cornelius Johnson's top snap (-3.79 EPA): (8:06) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 81-C.Johnson to DET 40 for 20 yards (33-J.Sanford). FUMBLES (33-J.Sanford), RECOVERED by MIN-26-A.Winfield at DET 45. 26-A.Winfield to DET 45 for no gain (84-R.Broyles).

Biggest single play (+5.11 EPA): A. Peterson — (8:17) 28-A.Peterson right end for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-23-C.Houston was injured during the play. His return is Probable.

Quarterback report card

Matthew Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 46 dropbacks · 60.9% completion · -0.9% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +7.96 total EPA
C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings) · 37 dropbacks · 64.9% completion · +9.0% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +4.11 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Detroit Lions	Minnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play	-0.018	+0.078
Offensive success rate	36.1%	38.9%
Pass EPA/play	+0.173	+0.111
Rush EPA/play	-0.355	+0.018
Defensive EPA/play	-0.078	+0.018
Defensive success rate	61.1%	63.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Detroit Lions: -0.02 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
Minnesota Vikings: +0.08 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)

Detroit Lions: 13 drives, -1.47 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, +6.99 total EPA, 7 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Minnesota Vikings — Jacardia Wright (C. Ponder pass) (Q1 7:57)
Detroit Lions — B. Pettigrew (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q3 3:01)
Minnesota Vikings — K. Rudolph (C. Ponder pass) (Q4 14:23)
Detroit Lions — T. Young (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q4 11:34)
Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (Q4 8:17)
Detroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q4 2:00)

Field goals

Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (Q1 5:45)
Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q2 11:11)
Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (Q2 4:44)
Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (Q3 5:14)
Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (Q4 4:39)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 3 (Q1 7:57) — (7:57) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 17-J.Wright for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 7:52) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DET 30 (Q1 5:45) — (5:45) 3-B.Walsh 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 23 (Q2 11:11) — (11:11) 4-J.Hanson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DET 5 (Q2 4:44) — (4:44) 3-B.Walsh 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DET 5 (Q3 5:14) — (5:14) 3-B.Walsh 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 16 (Q3 3:01) — (3:01) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 87-B.Pettigrew for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 2:55) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 18–14. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 20 (Q4 14:23) — (14:23) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 82-K.Rudolph for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings registered a safety from the DET 2 (Q4 14:15) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 28-A.Peterson rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q4 11:34) — (11:34) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 16-T.Young for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 11:32) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 61 (Q4 8:17) — (8:17) 28-A.Peterson right end for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-23-C.Houston was injured during the play. His return is Probable.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 8:06) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DET 15 (Q4 4:39) — (4:39) 3-B.Walsh 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 11 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 1:53) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Minnesota Vikings (Q1 9:11) — (9:11) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass deep middle to 17-J.Wright to DET 1 for 54 yards (24-E.Coleman). [WPA +14.5% · EPA +5.08]
Detroit Lions (Q3 3:01) — (3:01) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 87-B.Pettigrew for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.9% · EPA +3.13]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 14:23) — (14:23) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 82-K.Rudolph for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.0% · EPA +3.28]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 8:17) — (8:17) 28-A.Peterson right end for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-23-C.Houston was injured during the play. His return is Probable. [WPA +7.0% · EPA +5.11]
Detroit Lions (Q1 7:44) — (7:44) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 87-B.Pettigrew INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Greenway at DET 28. 52-C.Greenway to DET 25 for 3 yards (87-B.Pettigrew). [WPA -6.7% · EPA -3.52]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Minnesota Vikings (Q4 8:17) — (8:17) 28-A.Peterson right end for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-23-C.Houston was injured during the play. His return is Probable. [WPA +7.0% · EPA +5.11]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 9:11) — (9:11) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass deep middle to 17-J.Wright to DET 1 for 54 yards (24-E.Coleman). [WPA +14.5% · EPA +5.08]
Detroit Lions (Q4 8:06) — (8:06) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 81-C.Johnson to DET 40 for 20 yards (33-J.Sanford). FUMBLES (33-J.Sanford), RECOVERED by MIN-26-A.Winfield at DET 45. 26-A.Winfield to DET 45 for no [WPA -1.7% · EPA -3.79]
Detroit Lions (Q1 7:44) — (7:44) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 87-B.Pettigrew INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Greenway at DET 28. 52-C.Greenway to DET 25 for 3 yards (87-B.Pettigrew). [WPA -6.7% · EPA -3.52]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 7:57 · DET 3 · Score 0-6
(7:57) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 17-J.Wright for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 7:52 · DET 2 · Score 0-7
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 5:45 · DET 30 · Score 0-10
(5:45) 3-B.Walsh 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 11:11 · MIN 23 · Score 3-10
(11:11) 4-J.Hanson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 4:44 · DET 5 · Score 3-13
(4:44) 3-B.Walsh 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 5:14 · DET 5 · Score 3-16
(5:14) 3-B.Walsh 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 3:01 · MIN 16 · Score 9-16
(3:01) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 87-B.Pettigrew for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 2:55 · MIN 2 · Score 10-16
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 14:23 · DET 20 · Score 10-22
(14:23) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 82-K.Rudolph for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings Safety (+2) — Q4 14:15 · DET 2 · Score 10-24
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 28-A.Peterson rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 11:34 · MIN 1 · Score 16-24
(11:34) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 16-T.Young for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 11:32 · MIN 2 · Score 17-24
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 8:17 · DET 61 · Score 17-30
(8:17) 28-A.Peterson right end for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-23-C.Houston was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 8:06 · DET 2 · Score 17-31
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 4:39 · DET 15 · Score 17-34
(4:39) 3-B.Walsh 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · MIN 11 · Score 23-34
(2:00) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 1:53 · MIN 2 · Score 24-34
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.

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.
Cornelius Johnson (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
C. Ponder (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings on 2012-11-11?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 34-24 in Week 10, 2012.

What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?

Q1: Detroit Lions 0, Minnesota Vikings 10; Q2: Detroit Lions 3, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q3: Detroit Lions 7, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q4: Detroit Lions 14, Minnesota Vikings 18; Final: Detroit Lions 24, Minnesota Vikings 34.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Wright (C. Ponder pass) (Q1 7:57) Detroit Lions touchdown — B. Pettigrew (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 3:01) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Rudolph (C. Ponder pass) (Q4 14:23) Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Young (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 11:34) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q4 8:17) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 2:00) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q1 5:45, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q2 11:11, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q2 4:44, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q3 5:14, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q4 4:39, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?

Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 60.9% completion, -0.9% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +7.96 total passing EPA. C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings), 64.9% completion, +9.0% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +4.11 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?

Cornelius Johnson (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.14 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 13 snaps. Their top snap (-3.79 EPA): (8:06) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 81-C.Johnson to DET 40 for 20 yards (33-J.Sanford). FUMBLES (33-J.Sanford), RECOVERED by MIN-26-A.Winfield at DET 45. 26-A.Winfie.

Season records after this game

Detroit Lions

Entered 4-4 Now 4-5 L

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 5-4 Now 6-4 W

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