Game story
In Week 3 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-09-26, the Minnesota Vikings took care of business against the Detroit Lions, pulling away with a 24–10 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. Hill (Detroit Lions) paced the passing game, with -5.18 total EPA, and +2.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Johnson (Detroit Lions) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +3.67 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-23.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Minnesota Vikings changed the game: (4:25) 4-B.Favre pass short left intended for 32-T.Gerhart INTERCEPTED by 99-C.Williams at MIN 39. 99-C.Williams to MIN 12 for 27 yards (32-T.Gerhart).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.67 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 2 P. Harvin · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 3 A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +1.55 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 4 J. Kleinsasser · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.43 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 5 S. Logan · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +1.32 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 6 G. Camarillo · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.24 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 7 J. Dugan · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 8 H. Baskett · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.04 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Johnson — DET · Receiving
C. Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+3.67) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Detroit Lions's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.52 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.50 EPA) came from Minnesota Vikings: (4:25) 4-B.Favre pass short left intended for 32-T.Gerhart INTERCEPTED by 99-C.Williams at MIN 39. 99-C.Williams to MIN 12 for 27 yards (32-T.Gerhart).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — T. Scheffler
- Minnesota Vikings — P. Harvin (B. Favre pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — J. Hanson
- Detroit Lions — A. Peterson
- 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: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 5 (Q1 48:08) — (3:08) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short middle to 85-T.Scheffler for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 48:04) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 24 (Q1 46:02) — (1:02) 4-B.Favre pass deep middle to 12-P.Harvin for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 45:57) — 8-R.Longwell extra point 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 6 (Q2 34:48) — (4:48) 28-A.Peterson right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 34:44) — 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 15 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 4-J.Hanson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the DET 29 (Q3 25:50) — (10:50) 28-A.Peterson right tackle to DET 28 for 1 yard (93-K.Vanden Bosch).; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DET 13 (Q3 22:51) — (7:51) 8-R.Longwell 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 80 (Q3 18:14) — (3:14) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 18:01) — 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 (Q1 49:25) — (4:25) 4-B.Favre pass short left intended for 32-T.Gerhart INTERCEPTED by 99-C.Williams at MIN 39. 99-C.Williams to MIN 12 for 27 yards (32-T.Gerhart).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 18:14) — (3:14) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 46:11) — (1:11) 5-C.Kluwe punts 41 yards to DET 19, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 11-S.Logan MUFFS catch, touched at DET 20, RECOVERED by MIN-52-C.Greenway at DET 24. 52-C.Greenway to DET 24 for no gain (29-J.Wendling
- Detroit Lions (Q2 43:15) — (13:15) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass deep right to 81-C.Johnson to MIN 24 for 21 yards (21-A.Allen).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 46:02) — (1:02) 4-B.Favre pass deep middle to 12-P.Harvin for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 49:25) — (4:25) 4-B.Favre pass short left intended for 32-T.Gerhart INTERCEPTED by 99-C.Williams at MIN 39. 99-C.Williams to MIN 12 for 27 yards (32-T.Gerhart).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 2:51) — (2:51) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short middle intended for 28-M.Morris INTERCEPTED by 51-B.Leber at MIN -1. 51-B.Leber to MIN 18 for 19 yards (67-R.Sims).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 18:14) — (3:14) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 46:11) — (1:11) 5-C.Kluwe punts 41 yards to DET 19, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 11-S.Logan MUFFS catch, touched at DET 20, RECOVERED by MIN-52-C.Greenway at DET 24. 52-C.Greenway to DET 24 for no gain (29-J.Wendling
Quarterback report card
S.Hill led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S.Hill (Detroit Lions) · 47 dropbacks · 61.7% completion · +2.2% CPOE · -0.11 EPA/play · -5.18 total EPA
- B.Favre (Minnesota Vikings) · 40 dropbacks · 57.5% completion · +1.6% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -4.65 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.174 | -0.011 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.7% | 46.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.110 | -0.116 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.355 | -0.072 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.011 | +0.174 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.5% | 55.3% |
By the numbers
Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Detroit Lions: 12 drives, -14.76 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, -0.97 total EPA, 4 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.
- C. Johnson (Detroit Lions) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 48:08 · MIN 5 · Score 6-0
(3:08) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short middle to 85-T.Scheffler for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 48:04 · MIN 2 · Score 7-0
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 46:02 · DET 24 · Score 7-6
(1:02) 4-B.Favre pass deep middle to 12-P.Harvin for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 45:57 · DET 2 · Score 7-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 34:48 · DET 6 · Score 7-13
(4:48) 28-A.Peterson right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 34:44 · DET 2 · Score 7-14
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 30:03 · MIN 15 · Score 10-14
(:03) 4-J.Hanson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 25:50 · DET 29 · Score 10-14
(10:50) 28-A.Peterson right tackle to DET 28 for 1 yard (93-K.Vanden Bosch). - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 22:51 · DET 13 · Score 10-17
(7:51) 8-R.Longwell 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 18:14 · DET 80 · Score 10-23
(3:14) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 18:01 · DET 2 · Score 10-24
8-R.Longwell extra point 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 24-10 in Week 3, 2010 on 2010-09-26.
What was the final score of Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?
The final score was Detroit Lions 10, Minnesota Vikings 24 (DET 10-24 MIN) in Week 3, 2010 on 2010-09-26.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Detroit Lions 7, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: Detroit Lions 3, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q3: Detroit Lions 3, Minnesota Vikings 10; Final: Detroit Lions 10, Minnesota Vikings 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?
Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Scheffler (Q1 48:08) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — P. Harvin (B. Favre pass) (Q1 46:02) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q2 34:48) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q3 18:14) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q2 30:03, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — A. Peterson (Q3 25:50, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q3 22:51, 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?
S. Hill (Detroit Lions), 61.7% completion, +2.2% CPOE, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -5.18 total passing EPA. B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings), 57.5% completion, +1.6% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -4.65 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?
C. Johnson (Detroit Lions) led the game in total EPA with +3.67 on receiving plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.50 EPA): (4:25) 4-B.Favre pass short left intended for 32-T.Gerhart INTERCEPTED by 99-C.Williams at MIN 39. 99-C.Williams to MIN 12 for 27 yards (32-T.Gerhart).. The biggest win-probability swing was -23.2%.
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W
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