Vikings 26–38 Commanders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 6, 2012

Quick answer

Winner: Washington Commanders
Final score: Washington Commanders 38–26 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime: Minnesota Vikings 9–17 Washington Commanders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: R.Griffin III
Top passer: C. Ponder
Biggest EPA play: (2:56) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin left guard for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2012-10-14

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the Minnesota Vikings 38–26 on 2012-10-14. R.Griffin III posted a game-high +9.49 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 28 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Minnesota Vikings	9	0	3	14	0	26
Washington Commanders	0	17	7	14	0	38

Scoring Map

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

MINMinnesota Vikings

+3MIN 32

+3WAS 19

WAS 83

MIN 76

WASWashington Commanders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

18 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 11:35FG
BWB. Walsh
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
3-0
(11:35) 3-B.Walsh 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 6:22FG
BWB. Walsh
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 9
Score
6-0
(6:22) 3-B.Walsh 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 1:51FG
BWB. Walsh
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 9
Score
9-0
(1:51) 3-B.Walsh 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 10:56FG
KFK. Forbath
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 32
Score
9-3
(10:56) 2-K.Forbath 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 2:31TD
AMA. Morris
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 1
Score
9-9
(2:31) 46-A.Morris left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 2:27XP
KFK. Forbath
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
9-10
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 2:20TD
Dareke Young
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 6
Score
9-16
(2:20) 10-R.Griffin pass short left to 36-D.Young for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 2:14XP
KFK. Forbath
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
9-17
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 9:43TD
RGR. Griffin
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 7
Score
9-23
(9:43) 10-R.Griffin left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 9:37XP
KFK. Forbath
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
9-24
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 4:23FG
BWB. Walsh
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 19
Score
12-24
(4:23) 3-B.Walsh 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 12:56TD
CPC. Ponder
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 83
Score
12-30
(12:56) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short right intended for 84-M.Jenkins INTERCEPTED by 41-Mad.Williams at MIN 24. 41-Mad.Williams for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 12:40XP
KFK. Forbath
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
12-31
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 8:13TD
MJM. Jenkins
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 9
Score
18-31
(8:13) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short right to 84-M.Jenkins for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 8:02Safety
CPC. Ponder
Points+2
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
20-31
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-C.Ponder pass to 82-K.Rudolph is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 3:42TD
KRK. Rudolph
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 1
Score
26-31
(3:42) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 82-K.Rudolph for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 2:56TD
RGR. Griffin
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 76
Score
26-37
(2:56) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin left guard for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 2:43XP
KFK. Forbath
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
26-38
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1R.Griffin III · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +9.49 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
2R.Griffin III · Washington Commanders · Passing · +8.42 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
3Pressley Harvin · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.83 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
4C. Ponder · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +5.45 total EPA · 64 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
5S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.23 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
6K. Rudolph · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.20 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
7Fred Davis II · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.20 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
8M. Jenkins · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.21 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

R.Griffin III — WAS · Rushing

R.Griffin III posted the highest total EPA (+9.49) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.19 EPA per play.

Biggest single play (+7.07 EPA): R. Griffin — (2:56) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin left guard for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

C. Ponder led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings) · 64 dropbacks · 54.7% completion · +2.8% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +5.45 total EPA
R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) · 30 dropbacks · 56.7% completion · +13.1% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +8.42 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Minnesota Vikings	Washington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play	+0.057	+0.193
Offensive success rate	51.0%	44.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.085	+0.281
Rush EPA/play	-0.126	+0.201
Defensive EPA/play	-0.193	-0.057
Defensive success rate	55.3%	49.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Washington Commanders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs +0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Minnesota Vikings: +0.06 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
Washington Commanders: +0.19 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)

Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, +5.68 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 12 drives, +14.65 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Washington Commanders — A. Morris (Q2 2:31)
Washington Commanders — Dareke Young (R. Griffin pass) (Q2 2:20)
Washington Commanders — R. Griffin (Q3 9:43)
Washington Commanders — C. Ponder (Q4 12:56)
Minnesota Vikings — M. Jenkins (C. Ponder pass) (Q4 8:13)
Minnesota Vikings — K. Rudolph (C. Ponder pass) (Q4 3:42)
Washington Commanders — R. Griffin (Q4 2:56)

Field goals

Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (Q1 11:35)
Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (Q1 6:22)
Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (Q1 1:51)
Washington Commanders — K. Forbath (Q2 10:56)
Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (Q3 4:23)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 9–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the WAS 2 (Q1 11:35) — (11:35) 3-B.Walsh 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the WAS 9 (Q1 6:22) — (6:22) 3-B.Walsh 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the WAS 9 (Q1 1:51) — (1:51) 3-B.Walsh 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 17–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the MIN 32 (Q2 10:56) — (10:56) 2-K.Forbath 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q2 2:31) — (2:31) 46-A.Morris left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 2:27) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the MIN 6 (Q2 2:20) — (2:20) 10-R.Griffin pass short left to 36-D.Young for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 2:14) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the MIN 7 (Q3 9:43) — (9:43) 10-R.Griffin left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 9:37) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the WAS 19 (Q3 4:23) — (4:23) 3-B.Walsh 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the WAS 83 (Q4 12:56); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 12:40) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the WAS 9 (Q4 8:13) — (8:13) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short right to 84-M.Jenkins for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings registered a safety from the WAS 2 (Q4 8:02) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-C.Ponder pass to 82-K.Rudolph is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q4 3:42) — (3:42) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 82-K.Rudolph for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the MIN 76 (Q4 2:56) — (2:56) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin left guard for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 2:43) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Minnesota Vikings (Q2 2:26) — (2:26) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder sacked at MIN 8 for -12 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by WAS-97-L.Alexander at MIN 13. 97-L.Alexander to MIN 6 for 7 yards (75-M.Kalil). [WPA -17.0% · EPA -5.74]
Washington Commanders (Q4 2:56) — (2:56) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin left guard for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.8% · EPA +7.07]
Washington Commanders (Q1 5:41) — (5:41) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short right intended for 15-J.Morgan INTERCEPTED by 26-A.Winfield at WAS 35. 26-A.Winfield ran ob at WAS 35 for no gain. [WPA -12.4% · EPA -3.86]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 13:06) — (13:06) 28-A.Peterson left guard pushed ob at WAS 10 for 32 yards (41-Mad.Williams). [WPA +10.6% · EPA +2.03]
Washington Commanders (Q2 2:31) — (2:31) 46-A.Morris left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.9% · EPA +1.59]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Washington Commanders (Q4 2:56) — (2:56) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin left guard for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.8% · EPA +7.07]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 2:26) — (2:26) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder sacked at MIN 8 for -12 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by WAS-97-L.Alexander at MIN 13. 97-L.Alexander to MIN 6 for 7 yards (75-M.Kalil). [WPA -17.0% · EPA -5.74]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 12:56) — (12:56) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short right intended for 84-M.Jenkins INTERCEPTED by 41-Mad.Williams at MIN 24. 41-Mad.Williams for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -3.8% · EPA -5.56]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:28) — (:28) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short middle intended for 12-P.Harvin INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Hall [99-J.Jenkins] at WAS -1. Touchback. [WPA -2.4% · EPA -3.94]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 11:35 · WAS 2 · Score 3-0
(11:35) 3-B.Walsh 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 6:22 · WAS 9 · Score 6-0
(6:22) 3-B.Walsh 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 1:51 · WAS 9 · Score 9-0
(1:51) 3-B.Walsh 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 10:56 · MIN 32 · Score 9-3
(10:56) 2-K.Forbath 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 2:31 · MIN 1 · Score 9-9
(2:31) 46-A.Morris left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 2:27 · MIN 2 · Score 9-10
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 2:20 · MIN 6 · Score 9-16
(2:20) 10-R.Griffin pass short left to 36-D.Young for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 2:14 · MIN 2 · Score 9-17
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 9:43 · MIN 7 · Score 9-23
(9:43) 10-R.Griffin left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 9:37 · MIN 2 · Score 9-24
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 4:23 · WAS 19 · Score 12-24
(4:23) 3-B.Walsh 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 12:56 · WAS 83 · Score 12-30
(12:56) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short right intended for 84-M.Jenkins INTERCEPTED by 41-Mad.Williams at MIN 24. 41-Mad.Williams for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 12:40 · MIN 2 · Score 12-31
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 8:13 · WAS 9 · Score 18-31
(8:13) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short right to 84-M.Jenkins for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings Safety (+2) — Q4 8:02 · WAS 2 · Score 20-31
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-C.Ponder pass to 82-K.Rudolph is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 3:42 · WAS 1 · Score 26-31
(3:42) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 82-K.Rudolph for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 2:56 · MIN 76 · Score 26-37
(2:56) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin left guard for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 2:43 · MIN 2 · Score 26-38
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.

Key takeaways

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

Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
R.Griffin III (WAS) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Washington Commanders on 2012-10-14?

The Washington Commanders beat the Minnesota Vikings 38-26 in Week 6, 2012.

What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Washington Commanders?

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 9, Washington Commanders 0; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 0, Washington Commanders 17; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 3, Washington Commanders 7; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 14, Washington Commanders 14; Final: Minnesota Vikings 26, Washington Commanders 38.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Washington Commanders?

Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Morris (Q2 2:31) Washington Commanders touchdown — D. Young (R. Griffin pass) (Q2 2:20) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Griffin (Q3 9:43) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Ponder (Q4 12:56) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Jenkins (C. Ponder pass) (Q4 8:13) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Rudolph (C. Ponder pass) (Q4 3:42) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Griffin (Q4 2:56) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q1 11:35, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q1 6:22, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q1 1:51, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — K. Forbath (Q2 10:56, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q3 4:23, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Washington Commanders?

C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings), 54.7% completion, +2.8% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +5.45 total passing EPA. R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders), 56.7% completion, +13.1% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +8.42 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Washington Commanders?

R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.49 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 8 snaps.

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 4-1 Now 4-2 L

Washington Commanders

Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W

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