Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 24–14 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Halftime score unavailable
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Hakim
- Top passer
- Jax Harrington
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:27) 20-M.Williams right end to DET 21 for -1 yards (32-D.Bly). FUMBLES (32-D.Bly), REC…
- Game date
- 2003-11-23
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 24–14 on 2003-11-23. A. Hakim posted a game-high +9.77 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Lions | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DETDetroit Lions(7:37) 23-M.Bennett right end for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
(12:27) 20-M.Williams right end to DET 21 for -1 yards (32-D.Bly). FUMBLES (32-D.Bly), RECOVERED by DET-32-D.Bly at DET 21. 32-D.Bly to MIN 35 for 44 yards. Lateral to 25-C.Harris for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by MIN and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by MIN at 12:11.)
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(2:49) 8-A.Elling 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
(2:36) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 81-A.Hakim INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Chavous at DET 32. 21-C.Chavous for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
(2:16) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 11-D.Kircus INTERCEPTED by 29-B.Williams at DET 42. 29-B.Williams for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
(:38) 3-J.Harrington pass to 81-A.Hakim for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-N.Harris. PENALTY on DET-81-A.Hakim, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 7:37TD MBM. BennettPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 25
- Score
- 0-6
(7:37) 23-M.Bennett right end for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 7:29XP AEA. EllingPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 0-7
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 12:27TD Christian HarrisPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 20
- Score
- 6-7
(12:27) 20-M.Williams right end to DET 21 for -1 yards (32-D.Bly). FUMBLES (32-D.Bly), RECOVERED by DET-32-D.Bly at DET 21. 32-D.Bly to MIN 35 for 44 yards. Lateral to 25-C.Harris for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by MIN and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by MIN at 12:11.)
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 12:11XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 2:49FG AEA. EllingPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 6
- Score
- 7-10
(2:49) 8-A.Elling 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 2:36TD CCC. ChavousPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 75
- Score
- 7-16
(2:36) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 81-A.Hakim INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Chavous at DET 32. 21-C.Chavous for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 2:26XP AEA. EllingPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 7-17
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 2:16TD Bucky WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 64
- Score
- 7-23
(2:16) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 11-D.Kircus INTERCEPTED by 29-B.Williams at DET 42. 29-B.Williams for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 2:06XP AEA. EllingPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 7-24
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 0:38TD AHA. HakimPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 5
- Score
- 13-24
(:38) 3-J.Harrington pass to 81-A.Hakim for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 0:35XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 14-24
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-N.Harris. PENALTY on DET-81-A.Hakim, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1A. Hakim · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +9.77 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
- 2
Mykel Williams · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.48 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play - 3B. Schroeder · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.33 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
- 4
Riley Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.67 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play - 5M. Ricks · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.65 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 6Jax Harrington · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +2.74 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
- 7K. Campbell · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 8N. Burleson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.55 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.52 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. Hakim — DET · Receiving
A. Hakim posted the highest total EPA (+9.77) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.40 EPA per play.
A. Hakim's top snap (-6.89 EPA): (2:36) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 81-A.Hakim INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Chavous at DET 32. 21-C.Chavous for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-11.55 EPA): Mykel Williams — (12:27) 20-M.Williams right end to DET 21 for -1 yards (32-D.Bly). FUMBLES (32-D.Bly), RECOVERED by DET-32-D.Bly at DET 21. 32-D.Bly to MIN 35 for 44 yards. Lateral to 25-C.Harris for 35 yards, TOUCHD
Quarterback report card
Jax Harrington led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jax Harrington (Detroit Lions) · 46 dropbacks · 45.7% completion · -0.46 EPA/play · -21.00 total EPA
- D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) · 35 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · -0.05 EPA/play · -1.63 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.384 | -0.224 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.6% | 40.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.380 | -0.034 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.311 | -0.626 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.224 | +0.384 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.3% | 63.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.22 vs -0.38), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: -0.38 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.22 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 13 drives, -31.53 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, -18.11 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — M. Bennett
- Detroit Lions — Mykel Williams
- Minnesota Vikings — C. Chavous
- Minnesota Vikings — Bucky Williams
- Detroit Lions — A. Hakim (Jax Harrington pass)
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Elling
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 25 (Q1 7:37) — (7:37) 23-M.Bennett right end for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 7:29) — 8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte..
The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 20 (Q3 12:27); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 12:11) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-N.Harris..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 17–7. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DET 6 (Q4 2:49) — (2:49) 8-A.Elling 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 75 (Q4 2:36) — (2:36) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 81-A.Hakim INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Chavous at DET 32. 21-C.Chavous for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 2:26) — 8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 64 (Q4 2:16) — (2:16) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 11-D.Kircus INTERCEPTED by 29-B.Williams at DET 42. 29-B.Williams for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 2:06) — 8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 5 (Q4 0:38) — (:38) 3-J.Harrington pass to 81-A.Hakim for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 0:35).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 12:27) — (12:27) 20-M.Williams right end to DET 21 for -1 yards (32-D.Bly). FUMBLES (32-D.Bly), RECOVERED by DET-32-D.Bly at DET 21. 32-D.Bly to MIN 35 for 44 yards. Lateral to 25-C.Harris for 35 yards, TOUCHD
- Detroit Lions (Q4 2:36) — (2:36) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 81-A.Hakim INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Chavous at DET 32. 21-C.Chavous for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 5:04) — (5:04) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 20-M.Williams pushed ob at DET 1 for 19 yards (45-Bri.Walker).
- Detroit Lions (Q2 3:43) — (3:43) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 81-A.Hakim INTERCEPTED by 29-B.Williams at MIN 3. 29-B.Williams to MIN 14 for 11 yards (33-O.Gary).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 8:18) — (8:18) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss to DET 25 for 10 yards (32-D.Bly; 97-B.Bailey).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 12:27) — (12:27) 20-M.Williams right end to DET 21 for -1 yards (32-D.Bly). FUMBLES (32-D.Bly), RECOVERED by DET-32-D.Bly at DET 21. 32-D.Bly to MIN 35 for 44 yards. Lateral to 25-C.Harris for 35 yards, TOUCHD
- Detroit Lions (Q4 2:16) — (2:16) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 11-D.Kircus INTERCEPTED by 29-B.Williams at DET 42. 29-B.Williams for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 2:36) — (2:36) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 81-A.Hakim INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Chavous at DET 32. 21-C.Chavous for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 0:35) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-N.Harris. PENALTY on DET-81-A.Hakim, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 7:37 · DET 25 · Score 0-6
(7:37) 23-M.Bennett right end for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 7:29 · DET 2 · Score 0-7
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 12:27 · DET 20 · Score 6-7
(12:27) 20-M.Williams right end to DET 21 for -1 yards (32-D.Bly). FUMBLES (32-D.Bly), RECOVERED by DET-32-D.Bly at DET 21. 32-D.Bly to MIN 35 for 44 yards. Lateral to 25-C.Harris for 35 yards, TOUCHD - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 12:11 · MIN 2 · Score 7-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 2:49 · DET 6 · Score 7-10
(2:49) 8-A.Elling 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 2:36 · MIN 75 · Score 7-16
(2:36) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 81-A.Hakim INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Chavous at DET 32. 21-C.Chavous for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 2:26 · DET 2 · Score 7-17
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 2:16 · MIN 64 · Score 7-23
(2:16) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 11-D.Kircus INTERCEPTED by 29-B.Williams at DET 42. 29-B.Williams for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 2:06 · DET 2 · Score 7-24
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 0:38 · MIN 5 · Score 13-24
(:38) 3-J.Harrington pass to 81-A.Hakim for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 0:35 · MIN 2 · Score 14-24
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-N.Harris. PENALTY on DET-81-A.Hakim, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
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.
- A. Hakim (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings on 2003-11-23?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 24-14 in Week 12, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Detroit Lions 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q3: Detroit Lions 7, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q4: Detroit Lions 7, Minnesota Vikings 17; Final: Detroit Lions 14, Minnesota Vikings 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Bennett (Q1 7:37) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Williams (Q3 12:27) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Chavous (Q4 2:36) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — B. Williams (Q4 2:16) Detroit Lions touchdown — A. Hakim (J. Harrington pass) (Q4 0:38) Minnesota Vikings field goal — A. Elling (Q4 2:49, 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?
Jax Harrington (Detroit Lions), 45.7% completion, -0.46 EPA per dropback, -21.00 total passing EPA. D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 57.1% completion, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -1.63 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?
A. Hakim (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.77 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (-6.89 EPA): (2:36) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 81-A.Hakim INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Chavous at DET 32. 21-C.Chavous for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 3-7 Now 3-8 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W
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