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NFL · Week 12 · November 24, 2016 · 12 min read

Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions: 2016 Week 12 Recap

Lions defeat Vikings 16–13 in Week 12

A.Boldin led Fantasy Impact as Lions prevailed in a 13–16 Week 12 finish.

Minnesota Vikings 13 6–5
Final 13–16
Detroit Lions 16 7–4 Winner
Winner
Detroit Lions
Final score
13–16
Halftime
Minnesota Vikings 7–10 Detroit Lions
Top passer
Matthew Stafford
FantasyHQ MVP
A.Boldin
Game date
November 24, 2016

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • Cordarrelle Patterson
    Cordarrelle Patterson 1 CAR · 22 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Asiata 5 CAR · 27 YDS · 1 TD +1.4 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Ellison 1 REC · 21 YDS +0.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • A.Boldin 7 REC · 69 YDS · 1 TD +6.5 Fantasy Impact
  • G.Tate 5 REC · 77 YDS +3.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Matthew Stafford
    Matthew Stafford 23/43 · 246 YDS · 1 TD +0.4 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Detroit Lions
Final score
Detroit Lions 16–13 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime
Minnesota Vikings 7–10 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
A. Boldin
Top passer
Matthew Stafford
Biggest EPA play
(:38) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right intended for 19-A.Thielen INTERCEPTED by 23-…
Game date
2016-11-24

Game summary

The Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 16–13 on 2016-11-24. A. Boldin posted a game-high +6.55 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Minnesota Vikings7033013
Detroit Lions7306016

Scoring Map

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

MINMinnesota Vikings
DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 7:20TD
    ABA. Boldin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    0-6

    (7:20) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 80-A.Boldin for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 7:14XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 15
    Score
    0-7

    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  3. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 0:44TD
    MAM. Asiata

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 5
    Score
    6-7

    (:44) 44-M.Asiata left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 0:40XP
    KFK. Forbath

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 15
    Score
    7-7

    2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.

  5. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 6:49FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 11
    Score
    7-10

    (6:49) 5-M.Prater 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  6. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 7:07FG
    KFK. Forbath

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 12
    Score
    10-10

    (7:07) 2-K.Forbath 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.

  7. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 12:41FG
    KFK. Forbath

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 10
    Score
    13-10

    (12:41) 2-K.Forbath 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.

  8. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 1:49FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 30
    Score
    13-13

    (1:49) 5-M.Prater 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  9. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 0:04FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 22
    Score
    13-16

    (:04) 5-M.Prater 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1A. Boldin · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.55 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
  2. 2G. Tate · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.48 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
  3. 3Cordarrelle PattersonCordarrelle Patterson · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +1.48 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
  4. 4M. Asiata · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +1.37 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
  5. 5R. Ellison · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.57 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  6. 6Cornelius JohnsonCornelius Johnson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.45 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  7. 7K. Rudolph · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.42 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
  8. 8Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +0.41 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.01 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

A. Boldin — DET · Receiving

A. Boldin posted the highest total EPA (+6.55) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.73 EPA per play.

A. Boldin's top snap (+2.63 EPA): (3:03) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 80-A.Boldin pushed ob at DET 47 for 29 yards (24-C.Munnerlyn) [99-D.Hunter]. Penalty on MIN-24-C.Munnerlyn, Defensive Holding, declined.

Biggest single play (-3.45 EPA): S. Bradford — (:38) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right intended for 19-A.Thielen INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Slay at MIN 33. 23-D.Slay to MIN 20 for 13 yards (84-C.Patterson).

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 StaffordMatthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 43 dropbacks · 53.5% completion · -0.8% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.41 total EPA
  • S. Bradford (Minnesota Vikings) · 40 dropbacks · 77.5% completion · +9.8% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -3.02 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatMinnesota VikingsDetroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play-0.052-0.052
Offensive success rate43.1%41.3%
Pass EPA/play-0.075+0.009
Rush EPA/play-0.007-0.292
Defensive EPA/play+0.052+0.052
Defensive success rate58.7%56.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Minnesota Vikings -0.05, Detroit Lions -0.05) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Minnesota Vikings: -0.05 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: -0.05 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: 10 drives, -3.88 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Minnesota Vikings: 9 drives, -3.76 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Detroit Lions — A. Boldin (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q1 7:20)
  • Minnesota Vikings — M. Asiata (Q1 0:44)

Field goals

  • Matt PraterDetroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q2 6:49)
  • Minnesota Vikings — K. Forbath (Q3 7:07)
  • Minnesota Vikings — K. Forbath (Q4 12:41)
  • Matt PraterDetroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q4 1:49)
  • Matt PraterDetroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q4 0:04)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q1 7:20) — (7:20) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 80-A.Boldin for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q1 7:14) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 5 (Q1 0:44) — (:44) 44-M.Asiata left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q1 0:40) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke..

The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 3–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 11 (Q2 6:49) — (6:49) 5-M.Prater 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DET 12 (Q3 7:07) — (7:07) 2-K.Forbath 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke..

The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 6–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DET 10 (Q4 12:41) — (12:41) 2-K.Forbath 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 30 (Q4 1:49) — (1:49) 5-M.Prater 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 22 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 5-M.Prater 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:38) — (:38) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right intended for 19-A.Thielen INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Slay at MIN 33. 23-D.Slay to MIN 20 for 13 yards (84-C.Patterson). [WPA -29.5% · EPA -3.45]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 5-M.Prater 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. [WPA +19.3% · EPA +0.46]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 1:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 25-T.Riddick to MIN 30 for -1 yards (54-E.Kendricks). [WPA -15.7% · EPA -1.56]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 3:03) — (3:03) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 80-A.Boldin pushed ob at DET 47 for 29 yards (24-C.Munnerlyn) [99-D.Hunter]. Penalty on MIN-24-C.Munnerlyn, Defensive Holding, declined. [WPA +15.7% · EPA +2.63]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 3:45) — (3:45) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass incomplete short left to 19-A.Thielen (92-H.Ngata). [WPA -12.4% · EPA -2.62]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:38) — (:38) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right intended for 19-A.Thielen INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Slay at MIN 33. 23-D.Slay to MIN 20 for 13 yards (84-C.Patterson). [WPA -29.5% · EPA -3.45]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q3 9:45) — (9:45) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 21-J.McKinnon pushed ob at DET 20 for 41 yards (32-T.Wilson). [WPA +11.8% · EPA +2.84]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 2:07) — (2:07) 70-C.Robinson reported in as eligible. 34-Z.Zenner up the middle to MIN 49 for no gain (96-B.Robison). Detroit challenged the short of the line to gain ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruli [WPA -9.7% · EPA -2.82]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 3:03) — (3:03) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 80-A.Boldin pushed ob at DET 47 for 29 yards (24-C.Munnerlyn) [99-D.Hunter]. Penalty on MIN-24-C.Munnerlyn, Defensive Holding, declined. [WPA +15.7% · EPA +2.63]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 7:20 · MIN 2 · Score 0-6
    (7:20) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 80-A.Boldin for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 7:14 · MIN 15 · Score 0-7
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  3. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 0:44 · DET 5 · Score 6-7
    (:44) 44-M.Asiata left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 0:40 · DET 15 · Score 7-7
    2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
  5. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 6:49 · MIN 11 · Score 7-10
    (6:49) 5-M.Prater 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  6. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 7:07 · DET 12 · Score 10-10
    (7:07) 2-K.Forbath 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
  7. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 12:41 · DET 10 · Score 13-10
    (12:41) 2-K.Forbath 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
  8. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 1:49 · MIN 30 · Score 13-13
    (1:49) 5-M.Prater 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  9. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 0:04 · MIN 22 · Score 13-16
    (:04) 5-M.Prater 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • A. Boldin (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • S. Bradford (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions on 2016-11-24?

The Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 16-13 in Week 12, 2016.

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

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 7, Detroit Lions 7; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 0, Detroit Lions 3; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 3, Detroit Lions 0; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 3, Detroit Lions 6; Final: Minnesota Vikings 13, Detroit Lions 16.

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

Detroit Lions touchdown — A. Boldin (M. Stafford pass) (Q1 7:20) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Asiata (Q1 0:44) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q2 6:49, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — K. Forbath (Q3 7:07, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — K. Forbath (Q4 12:41, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q4 1:49, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q4 0:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 53.5% completion, -0.8% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.41 total passing EPA. S. Bradford (Minnesota Vikings), 77.5% completion, +9.8% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.02 total passing EPA.

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

A. Boldin (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.55 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+2.63 EPA): (3:03) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 80-A.Boldin pushed ob at DET 47 for 29 yards (24-C.Munnerlyn) [99-D.Hunter]. Penalty on MIN-24-C.Munnerlyn, Defensive Holding, decl.

Was Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Detroit Lions won 16-13 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 6-4 Now 6-5 L

Detroit Lions

Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W

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