Game story
In Week 10 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-11-15, the Minnesota Vikings took care of business against the Detroit Lions, pulling away with a 27–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Stafford (Detroit Lions) paced the passing game, with -9.27 total EPA, and -8.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.92 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-12.9% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Minnesota Vikings changed the game: (:37) (Shotgun) 28-A.Peterson FUMBLES (Aborted) at DET 23, RECOVERED by DET-79-S.Hill at DET 29. 79-S.Hill to DET 29 for no gain (Team).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 3 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 27 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Favre · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +13.92 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 2 S. Rice · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +12.90 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
- 3 W. Heller · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.71 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 4 C. Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.76 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 5 J. Dugan · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.16 EPA/play
- 6 V. Shiancoe · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 7 P. Harvin · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 8 B. Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.19 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Favre — MIN · Passing
B. Favre posted the highest total EPA (+13.92) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Minnesota Vikings's efficiency. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.45 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.96 EPA) came from Minnesota Vikings: (:37) (Shotgun) 28-A.Peterson FUMBLES (Aborted) at DET 23, RECOVERED by DET-79-S.Hill at DET 29. 79-S.Hill to DET 29 for no gain (Team).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson
- Detroit Lions — W. Heller (M. Stafford pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — J. Dugan (B. Favre pass)
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
- Detroit Lions — J. Hanson
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
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 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DET 4 (Q1 54:21) — (9:21) 8-R.Longwell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 22 (Q2 40:53) — (10:53) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 40:48) — 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 20 (Q2 30:08) — (:08) 4-J.Hanson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q3 29:21) — (14:21) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 29:18) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 8 (Q3 23:19) — (8:19) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 89-W.Heller for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 23:14).
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 8 (Q4 13:25) — (13:25) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 83-J.Dugan for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 13:20); Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DET 17 (Q4 7:39) — (7:39) 8-R.Longwell 35 yard field goal 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 (Q1 45:37) — (:37) (Shotgun) 28-A.Peterson FUMBLES (Aborted) at DET 23, RECOVERED by DET-79-S.Hill at DET 29. 79-S.Hill to DET 29 for no gain (Team).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 48:35) — (3:35) 4-J.Hanson 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 50:50) — (5:50) 2-N.Harris punts 35 yards to MIN 5, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, downed by DET-25-M.White. PENALTY on MIN-96-B.Robison, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at MIN 40 - No Play.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 41:17) — (11:17) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass deep left to 18-S.Rice to DET 22 for 43 yards (31-P.Buchanon). Penalty on DET-55-L.Foote, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 30:00) — (15:00) 34-K.Smith left tackle to DET 28 for 8 yards (91-R.Edwards). FUMBLES (91-R.Edwards), RECOVERED by MIN-91-R.Edwards at DET 28.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 45:37) — (:37) (Shotgun) 28-A.Peterson FUMBLES (Aborted) at DET 23, RECOVERED by DET-79-S.Hill at DET 29. 79-S.Hill to DET 29 for no gain (Team).
- Detroit Lions (Q3 30:00) — (15:00) 34-K.Smith left tackle to DET 28 for 8 yards (91-R.Edwards). FUMBLES (91-R.Edwards), RECOVERED by MIN-91-R.Edwards at DET 28.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 48:35) — (3:35) 4-J.Hanson 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 4-B.Favre pass deep middle to 18-S.Rice to DET 4 for 56 yards (30-K.Simpson).
Quarterback report card
M.Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 58 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -8.0% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -9.27 total EPA
- B.Favre (Minnesota Vikings) · 31 dropbacks · 64.5% completion · +7.5% CPOE · +0.45 EPA/play · +13.92 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.200 | -0.025 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.8% | 40.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.160 | +0.395 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.469 | -0.501 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.025 | +0.200 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.0% | 62.2% |
By the numbers
Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.20), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Detroit Lions: 13 drives, -19.55 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 14 drives, -1.98 total EPA, 5 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.
- B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Stafford (DET) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- B. Favre (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.
- Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 54:21 · DET 4 · Score 0-3
(9:21) 8-R.Longwell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 40:53 · DET 22 · Score 0-9
(10:53) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 40:48 · DET 2 · Score 0-10
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 30:08 · MIN 20 · Score 3-10
(:08) 4-J.Hanson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 29:21 · DET 1 · Score 3-16
(14:21) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 29:18 · DET 2 · Score 3-17
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 23:19 · MIN 8 · Score 9-17
(8:19) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 89-W.Heller for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 23:14 · MIN 2 · Score 10-17
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. PENALTY on MIN-23-C.Griffin, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 13:25 · DET 8 · Score 10-23
(13:25) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 83-J.Dugan for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 13:20 · DET 2 · Score 10-24
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. PENALTY on DET, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 7:39 · DET 17 · Score 10-27
(7:39) 8-R.Longwell 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 27-10 in Week 10, 2009 on 2009-11-15.
What was the final score of Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?
The final score was Detroit Lions 10, Minnesota Vikings 27 (DET 10-27 MIN) in Week 10, 2009 on 2009-11-15.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Detroit Lions 0, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q2: Detroit Lions 3, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q3: Detroit Lions 7, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q4: Detroit Lions 0, Minnesota Vikings 10; Final: Detroit Lions 10, Minnesota Vikings 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q2 40:53) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q3 29:21) Detroit Lions touchdown — W. Heller (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 23:19) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Dugan (B. Favre pass) (Q4 13:25) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q1 54:21, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q2 30:08, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q4 7:39, 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?
M. Stafford (Detroit Lions), 50.0% completion, -8.0% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -9.27 total passing EPA. B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings), 64.5% completion, +7.5% CPOE, +0.45 EPA per dropback, +13.92 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?
B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings) led the game in total EPA with +13.92 on passing plays. across 31 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.96 EPA): (:37) (Shotgun) 28-A.Peterson FUMBLES (Aborted) at DET 23, RECOVERED by DET-79-S.Hill at DET 29. 79-S.Hill to DET 29 for no gain (Team).. The biggest win-probability swing was -12.9%.
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 1-7 Now 1-8 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 7-1 Now 8-1 W
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