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NFL · Week 10 · November 11, 2012 · 12 min read

Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings: 2012 Week 10 Recap

Vikings defeat Lions 34–24 in Week 10

Cornelius Johnson led Fantasy Impact as Vikings prevailed in a 24–34 Week 10 finish.

Detroit Lions 24 4–5
Final 24–34
Minnesota Vikings 34 6–4 Winner
Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
24–34
Halftime
Detroit Lions 3–13 Minnesota Vikings
Top passer
Matthew Stafford
FantasyHQ MVP
Cornelius Johnson
Game date
November 11, 2012

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • Cornelius Johnson
    Cornelius Johnson 12 REC · 207 YDS · 1 TD +10.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Matthew Stafford
    Matthew Stafford 28/46 · 321 YDS · 4 TD +8.0 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Young 4 REC · 35 YDS · 1 TD +1.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • Jacardia Wright
    Jacardia Wright 3 REC · 65 YDS · 1 TD +5.4 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Rudolph 7 REC · 64 YDS · 1 TD +4.4 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Ponder 24/37 · 234 YDS · 2 TD +4.1 Fantasy Impact
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Game story

The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Detroit Lions 34–24 in Week 10 of the 2012 NFL season on 2012-11-11, a matchup that built a comfortable lead. The decisive swing (+14.5% win probability) came in the opening quarter when Minnesota Vikings swung the momentum.

In Week 10 of the 2012 NFL season on 2012-11-11, the Minnesota Vikings took care of business against the Detroit Lions, pulling away with a 34–24 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 32 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

M. Stafford (Detroit Lions) paced the passing game, with +7.96 total EPA, and -0.9% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, C. Johnson (Detroit Lions) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.14 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+14.5% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Minnesota Vikings changed the game: (9:11) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass deep middle to 17-J.Wright to DET 1 for 54 yards (24-E.Coleman).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Detroit Lions03714024
Minnesota Vikings103318034

Stars of the game

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

  1. 1 C. Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +10.14 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
  2. 2 M. Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +7.96 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  3. 3 J. Wright · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.36 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
  4. 4 K. Rudolph · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.43 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
  5. 5 C. Ponder · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +4.11 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
  6. 6 D. Aromashodu · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.70 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.70 EPA/play
  7. 7 T. Young · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.68 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
  8. 8 A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +1.08 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.04 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 (+10.14) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Detroit Lions's efficiency. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +0.78 EPA per play.

The signature play (+5.11 EPA) came from Minnesota Vikings: (8:17) 28-A.Peterson right end for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-23-C.Houston was injured during the play. His return is Probable.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Minnesota Vikings — J. Wright (C. Ponder pass) (Q1 52:57)
  • Detroit Lions — B. Pettigrew (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 18:01)
  • Minnesota Vikings — K. Rudolph (C. Ponder pass) (Q4 14:23)
  • Detroit Lions — T. Young (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 11:34)
  • Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (Q4 8:17)
  • Detroit Lions — C. Johnson (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 2:00)

Field goals

  • Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (Q1 50:45)
  • Detroit Lions — J. Hanson (Q2 41:11)
  • Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (Q2 34:44)
  • Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (Q3 20:14)
  • Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (Q4 4:39)

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 10–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 3 (Q1 52:57) — (7:57) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 17-J.Wright for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 52:52) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DET 30 (Q1 50:45) — (5:45) 3-B.Walsh 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 23 (Q2 41:11) — (11:11) 4-J.Hanson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DET 5 (Q2 34:44) — (4:44) 3-B.Walsh 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DET 5 (Q3 20:14) — (5:14) 3-B.Walsh 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 16 (Q3 18:01) — (3:01) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 87-B.Pettigrew for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 17:55) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 18–14. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 20 (Q4 14:23) — (14:23) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 82-K.Rudolph for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings registered a safety from the DET 2 (Q4 14:15) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 28-A.Peterson rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q4 11:34) — (11:34) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 16-T.Young for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 11:32) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 61 (Q4 8:17) — (8:17) 28-A.Peterson right end for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-23-C.Houston was injured during the play. His return is Probable.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 8:06) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DET 15 (Q4 4:39) — (4:39) 3-B.Walsh 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 11 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 1:53) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris..

Turning points

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

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 54:11) — (9:11) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass deep middle to 17-J.Wright to DET 1 for 54 yards (24-E.Coleman). [WPA +14.5% · EPA +5.08]
  • Detroit Lions (Q3 18:01) — (3:01) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 87-B.Pettigrew for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.9% · EPA +3.13]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 14:23) — (14:23) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 82-K.Rudolph for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.0% · EPA +3.28]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 8:17) — (8:17) 28-A.Peterson right end for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-23-C.Houston was injured during the play. His return is Probable. [WPA +7.0% · EPA +5.11]
  • Detroit Lions (Q1 52:44) — (7:44) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 87-B.Pettigrew INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Greenway at DET 28. 52-C.Greenway to DET 25 for 3 yards (87-B.Pettigrew). [WPA -6.7% · EPA -3.52]

Impact plays

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

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 8:17) — (8:17) 28-A.Peterson right end for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-23-C.Houston was injured during the play. His return is Probable. [WPA +7.0% · EPA +5.11]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 54:11) — (9:11) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass deep middle to 17-J.Wright to DET 1 for 54 yards (24-E.Coleman). [WPA +14.5% · EPA +5.08]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 8:06) — (8:06) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 81-C.Johnson to DET 40 for 20 yards (33-J.Sanford). FUMBLES (33-J.Sanford), RECOVERED by MIN-26-A.Winfield at DET 45. 26-A.Winfield to DET 45 for no [WPA -1.7% · EPA -3.79]
  • Detroit Lions (Q1 52:44) — (7:44) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 87-B.Pettigrew INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Greenway at DET 28. 52-C.Greenway to DET 25 for 3 yards (87-B.Pettigrew). [WPA -6.7% · EPA -3.52]

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) · 46 dropbacks · 60.9% completion · -0.9% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +7.96 total EPA
  • C.Ponder (Minnesota Vikings) · 37 dropbacks · 64.9% completion · +9.0% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +4.11 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

StatDetroit LionsMinnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play-0.018+0.078
Offensive success rate36.1%38.9%
Pass EPA/play+0.173+0.111
Rush EPA/play-0.355+0.018
Defensive EPA/play-0.078+0.018
Defensive success rate61.1%63.9%

By the numbers

Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

  • Detroit Lions: 13 drives, -1.47 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, +6.99 total EPA, 7 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.
  • C. Ponder (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 52:57 · DET 3 · Score 0-6
    (7:57) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 17-J.Wright for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 52:52 · DET 2 · Score 0-7
    3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  3. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 50:45 · DET 30 · Score 0-10
    (5:45) 3-B.Walsh 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  4. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 41:11 · MIN 23 · Score 3-10
    (11:11) 4-J.Hanson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
  5. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 34:44 · DET 5 · Score 3-13
    (4:44) 3-B.Walsh 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  6. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 20:14 · DET 5 · Score 3-16
    (5:14) 3-B.Walsh 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  7. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 18:01 · MIN 16 · Score 9-16
    (3:01) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 87-B.Pettigrew for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 17:55 · MIN 2 · Score 10-16
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
  9. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 14:23 · DET 20 · Score 10-22
    (14:23) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 82-K.Rudolph for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Minnesota Vikings Safety (+2) — Q4 14:15 · DET 2 · Score 10-24
    (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 28-A.Peterson rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  11. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 11:34 · MIN 1 · Score 16-24
    (11:34) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 16-T.Young for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 11:32 · MIN 2 · Score 17-24
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
  13. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 8:17 · DET 61 · Score 17-30
    (8:17) 28-A.Peterson right end for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-23-C.Houston was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
  14. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 8:06 · DET 2 · Score 17-31
    3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  15. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 4:39 · DET 15 · Score 17-34
    (4:39) 3-B.Walsh 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  16. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · MIN 11 · Score 23-34
    (2:00) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  17. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 1:53 · MIN 2 · Score 24-34
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 34-24 in Week 10, 2012 on 2012-11-11.

What was the final score of Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?

The final score was Detroit Lions 24, Minnesota Vikings 34 (DET 24-34 MIN) in Week 10, 2012 on 2012-11-11.

What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?

Q1: Detroit Lions 0, Minnesota Vikings 10; Q2: Detroit Lions 3, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q3: Detroit Lions 7, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q4: Detroit Lions 14, Minnesota Vikings 18; Final: Detroit Lions 24, Minnesota Vikings 34.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Wright (C. Ponder pass) (Q1 52:57) Detroit Lions touchdown — B. Pettigrew (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 18:01) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Rudolph (C. Ponder pass) (Q4 14:23) Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Young (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 11:34) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q4 8:17) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 2:00) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q1 50:45, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q2 41:11, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q2 34:44, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q3 20:14, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q4 4:39, 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), 60.9% completion, -0.9% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +7.96 total passing EPA. C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings), 64.9% completion, +9.0% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +4.11 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 +10.14 on receiving plays. across 13 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.11 EPA): (8:17) 28-A.Peterson right end for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-23-C.Houston was injured during the play. His return is Probable.. The biggest win-probability swing was +14.5%.

Season records after this game

Detroit Lions

Entered 4-4 Now 4-5 L

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 5-4 Now 6-4 W

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