Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings: 2007 Week 13 Recap

Game story

In Week 13 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-12-02, the Minnesota Vikings took care of business against the Detroit Lions, pulling away with a 42–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 35 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

J. Kitna (Detroit Lions) paced the passing game, with -2.37 total EPA, and +17.6% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, T. Jackson (Minnesota Vikings) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.23 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+11.3% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Minnesota Vikings changed the game: 4-J.Hanson kicks 73 yards from DET 30 to MIN -3. 84-A.Allison for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 T. Jackson · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +12.23 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
2. 2 S. Rice · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.71 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
3. 3 A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +7.04 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
4. 4 B. Wade · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.99 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
5. 5 M. Furrey · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.33 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
6. 6 R. Williams · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.96 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
7. 7 C. Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.07 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.07 EPA/play
8. 8 C. Kluwe · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +4.02 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.02 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Minnesota Vikings — C. Taylor (Q1 52:27)
• Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (Q2 41:30)
• Detroit Lions — C. Fitzsimmons (J. Kitna pass) (Q2 39:41)
• Minnesota Vikings — A. Allison (Q2 39:37)
• Minnesota Vikings — B. Wade (T. Jackson pass) (Q2 32:22)
• Minnesota Vikings — S. Rice (T. Jackson pass) (Q2 30:08)
• Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (Q3 25:12)

Field goals

• Detroit Lions — J. Hanson (Q1 47:01)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q1 52:27) — (7:27) 29-C.Taylor left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 52:24) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 18 (Q1 47:01) — (2:01) 4-J.Hanson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 28–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 16 (Q2 41:30) — (11:30) 28-A.Peterson right end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 41:23) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q2 39:41) — (9:41) 8-J.Kitna pass short left to 82-C.Fitzsimmons for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 39:37) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 30 (Q2 39:37) — 4-J.Hanson kicks 73 yards from DET 30 to MIN -3. 84-A.Allison for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 39:23) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 6 (Q2 32:22) — (2:22) 7-T.Jackson pass to 19-B.Wade for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 32:17) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q2 30:08); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 30:05) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 13 (Q3 25:12) — (10:12) 28-A.Peterson left guard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 25:06) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Minnesota Vikings (Q2 39:37) — 4-J.Hanson kicks 73 yards from DET 30 to MIN -3. 84-A.Allison for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.3% · EPA +5.88]
• Minnesota Vikings (Q1 53:37) — (8:37) 28-A.Peterson up the middle pushed ob at DET 16 for 28 yards (50-E.Sims). [WPA +6.5% · EPA +1.70]
• Minnesota Vikings (Q2 41:30) — (11:30) 28-A.Peterson right end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.3% · EPA +3.02]
• Minnesota Vikings (Q1 56:19) — (11:19) (Shotgun) 29-C.Taylor up the middle to MIN 24 for 15 yards (53-P.Lenon). [WPA +5.9% · EPA +2.60]
• Detroit Lions (Q2 31:07) — (1:07) (Shotgun) 8-J.Kitna pass INTERCEPTED by 95-K.Udeze (91-R.Edwards) at MIN 36. 95-K.Udeze to DET 27 for 37 yards (17-T.Walters). [WPA -5.6% · EPA -6.46]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Detroit Lions (Q2 31:07) — (1:07) (Shotgun) 8-J.Kitna pass INTERCEPTED by 95-K.Udeze (91-R.Edwards) at MIN 36. 95-K.Udeze to DET 27 for 37 yards (17-T.Walters). [WPA -5.6% · EPA -6.46]
• Minnesota Vikings (Q2 39:37) — 4-J.Hanson kicks 73 yards from DET 30 to MIN -3. 84-A.Allison for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.3% · EPA +5.88]
• Minnesota Vikings (Q3 17:33) — (2:33) (Shotgun) 7-T.Jackson pass intended for 19-B.Wade INTERCEPTED by 21-T.Fisher at DET 3. 21-T.Fisher to DET 16 for 13 yards (7-T.Jackson). [WPA -0.0% · EPA -4.61]
• Detroit Lions (Q4 13:24) — (13:24) 8-J.Kitna pass short middle to 81-C.Johnson to MIN 29 for 17 yards (41-C.Gordon). [WPA -0.0% · EPA +4.07]

Quarterback report card

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

• J.Kitna (Detroit Lions) · 39 dropbacks · 69.2% completion · +17.6% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.37 total EPA
• T.Jackson (Minnesota Vikings) · 27 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +21.2% CPOE · +0.45 EPA/play · +12.23 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.36 vs -0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Detroit Lions: 9 drives, -2.75 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
• Minnesota Vikings: 9 drives, +28.83 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

• Minnesota Vikings leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• T. Jackson (Minnesota Vikings) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• J. Kitna (DET) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
• T. Jackson (MIN) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 52:27 · DET 2 · Score 0-6
   (7:27) 29-C.Taylor left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 52:24 · DET 2 · Score 0-7
   8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
3. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 47:01 · MIN 18 · Score 3-7
   (2:01) 4-J.Hanson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
4. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 41:30 · DET 16 · Score 3-13
   (11:30) 28-A.Peterson right end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 41:23 · DET 2 · Score 3-14
   8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
6. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 39:41 · MIN 1 · Score 9-14
   (9:41) 8-J.Kitna pass short left to 82-C.Fitzsimmons for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 39:37 · MIN 2 · Score 10-14
   4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
8. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 39:37 · DET 30 · Score 10-20
   4-J.Hanson kicks 73 yards from DET 30 to MIN -3. 84-A.Allison for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 39:23 · DET 2 · Score 10-21
   8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
10. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 32:22 · DET 6 · Score 10-27
    (2:22) 7-T.Jackson pass to 19-B.Wade for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 32:17 · DET 2 · Score 10-28
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
12. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 30:08 · DET 2 · Score 10-34
    (:08) 7-T.Jackson pass short right to 18-S.Rice for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-53-P.Lenon, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
13. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 30:05 · DET 2 · Score 10-35
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
14. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 25:12 · DET 13 · Score 10-41
    (10:12) 28-A.Peterson left guard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
15. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 25:06 · DET 2 · Score 10-42
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.