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NFL · Week 9 · November 6, 2016 · 12 min read

Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings: 2016 Week 9 Recap

Lions defeat Vikings 22–16 in Week 9

E.Ebron led Fantasy Impact as Lions prevailed in a 22–16 Week 9 finish.

Detroit Lions 22 5–4 Winner
Final 22–16
Minnesota Vikings 16 5–3
Winner
Detroit Lions
Final score
22–16
Halftime
Detroit Lions 10–3 Minnesota Vikings
Top passer
S. Bradford
FantasyHQ MVP
E.Ebron
Game date
November 6, 2016

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • E.Ebron 7 REC · 92 YDS +5.9 Fantasy Impact
  • G.Tate 11 REC · 79 YDS · 1 TD +2.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Matthew Stafford
    Matthew Stafford 23/40 · 214 YDS · 2 TD +1.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • S.Bradford 31/44 · 259 YDS · 1 TD +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Stefon Diggs
    Stefon Diggs 13 REC · 80 YDS +3.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Adam Thielen
    Adam Thielen 4 REC · 68 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Detroit Lions
Final score
Detroit Lions 22–16 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime
Detroit Lions 10–3 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
E. Ebron
Top passer
S. Bradford
Biggest EPA play
(12:33) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 46-M.Burton INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Greenwa…
Game date
2016-11-06

Game summary

The Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 22–16 on 2016-11-06. E. Ebron posted a game-high +5.87 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4OTT
Detroit Lions3706622
Minnesota Vikings0367016

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

DETDetroit Lions
MINMinnesota Vikings

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 7:18FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 29
    Score
    3-0

    (7:18) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  2. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 13:23FG
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 14
    Score
    3-3

    (13:23) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.

  3. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 0:08TD
    ABA. Boldin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 1
    Score
    9-3

    (:08) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 80-A.Boldin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 0:05XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 15
    Score
    10-3

    (Kick formation) 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  5. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 4:06TD
    KRK. Rudolph

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 1
    Score
    10-9

    (4:06) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 82-K.Rudolph for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 12:38FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 34
    Score
    13-9

    (12:38) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  7. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 0:27TD
    RER. Ellison

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 1
    Score
    13-15

    (:27) 98-L.Joseph and 62-N.Easton reported in as eligible. 85-R.Ellison right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 0:23XP
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 15
    Score
    13-16

    (Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke. PENALTY on DET-29-J.Bademosi, Roughing the Kicker, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  9. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 0:02FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 40
    Score
    16-16

    (:02) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  10. DETDetroit Lions
    OT 8:34TD
    GTG. Tate

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 28
    Score
    22-16

    (8:34) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 15-G.Tate for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1E. Ebron · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.87 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
  2. 2S. Bradford · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +4.84 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
  3. 3Stefon DiggsStefon Diggs · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.44 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
  4. 4Adam ThielenAdam Thielen · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.38 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
  5. 5G. Tate · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.27 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
  6. 6Laquon TreadwellLaquon Treadwell · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.11 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.11 EPA/play
  7. 7R. Ellison · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +1.97 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.97 EPA/play
  8. 8R. Hillman · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.94 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.94 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

E. Ebron — DET · Receiving

E. Ebron posted the highest total EPA (+5.87) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.73 EPA per play.

E. Ebron's top snap (+2.24 EPA): (13:43) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 85-E.Ebron to DET 43 for 23 yards (23-T.Newman).

Biggest single play (-6.44 EPA): Matthew Stafford — (12:33) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 46-M.Burton INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Greenway [99-D.Hunter] at DET 35. 52-C.Greenway pushed ob at DET 18 for 17 yards (70-C.Robinson).

Quarterback report card

S. Bradford led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • S. Bradford (Minnesota Vikings) · 44 dropbacks · 70.5% completion · +7.7% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +4.84 total EPA
  • Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 40 dropbacks · 57.5% completion · -1.8% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.58 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDetroit LionsMinnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play+0.013-0.082
Offensive success rate42.0%43.7%
Pass EPA/play+0.039+0.110
Rush EPA/play-0.125-0.185
Defensive EPA/play+0.082-0.013
Defensive success rate56.3%58.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Detroit Lions generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Detroit Lions: +0.01 EPA/play (53rd percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • Minnesota Vikings: -0.08 EPA/play (32nd percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: 11 drives, +1.07 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, -7.14 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Detroit Lions — A. Boldin (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q2 0:08)
  • Minnesota Vikings — K. Rudolph (S. Bradford pass) (Q3 4:06)
  • Minnesota Vikings — R. Ellison (Q4 0:27)
  • Detroit Lions — G. Tate (Matthew Stafford pass) (OT 8:34)

Field goals

  • Matt PraterDetroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q1 7:18)
  • Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (Q2 13:23)
  • Matt PraterDetroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q4 12:38)
  • Matt PraterDetroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q4 0:02)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 3–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 29 (Q1 7:18) — (7:18) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DET 14 (Q2 13:23) — (13:23) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q2 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 80-A.Boldin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 0:05) — (Kick formation) 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 6–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q3 4:06) — (4:06) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 82-K.Rudolph for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–6. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 34 (Q4 12:38) — (12:38) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q4 0:27) — (:27) 98-L.Joseph and 62-N.Easton reported in as eligible. 85-R.Ellison right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 0:23); Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 40 (Q4 0:02) — (:02) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

Overtime: Detroit Lions won the period 6–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 28 (OT 8:34).

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Detroit Lions (OT 8:34) — (8:34) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 15-G.Tate for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was c [WPA +63.4% · EPA +3.96]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:27) — (:27) 98-L.Joseph and 62-N.Easton reported in as eligible. 85-R.Ellison right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +26.8% · EPA +1.97]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 1:17) — (1:17) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short middle to 14-S.Diggs to DET 3 for 8 yards (59-T.Whitehead). [WPA +22.2% · EPA +2.91]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 8:14) — (8:14) 44-M.Asiata up the middle to DET 5 for no gain (57-J.Bynes). [WPA -19.4% · EPA -3.57]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 13:50) — (13:50) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 46 yard field goal is BLOCKED (93-T.Walker), Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke, RECOVERED by DET-27-G.Quin at DET 26. 27-G.Quin pushed ob at MIN 42 for [WPA -17.9% · EPA -4.75]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Detroit Lions (Q2 12:33) — (12:33) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 46-M.Burton INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Greenway [99-D.Hunter] at DET 35. 52-C.Greenway pushed ob at DET 18 for 17 yards (70-C.Robinson). [WPA -16.8% · EPA -6.44]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 13:50) — (13:50) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 46 yard field goal is BLOCKED (93-T.Walker), Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke, RECOVERED by DET-27-G.Quin at DET 26. 27-G.Quin pushed ob at MIN 42 for [WPA -17.9% · EPA -4.75]
  • Detroit Lions (Q1 9:32) — (9:32) (Shotgun) 25-T.Riddick up the middle to MIN 30 for 42 yards (24-C.Munnerlyn). [WPA +14.0% · EPA +4.23]
  • Detroit Lions (OT 8:34) — (8:34) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 15-G.Tate for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was c [WPA +63.4% · EPA +3.96]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 7:18 · MIN 29 · Score 3-0
    (7:18) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  2. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 13:23 · DET 14 · Score 3-3
    (13:23) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
  3. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 0:08 · MIN 1 · Score 9-3
    (:08) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 80-A.Boldin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 0:05 · MIN 15 · Score 10-3
    (Kick formation) 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  5. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 4:06 · DET 1 · Score 10-9
    (4:06) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 82-K.Rudolph for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 12:38 · MIN 34 · Score 13-9
    (12:38) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  7. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 0:27 · DET 1 · Score 13-15
    (:27) 98-L.Joseph and 62-N.Easton reported in as eligible. 85-R.Ellison right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 0:23 · DET 15 · Score 13-16
    (Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke. PENALTY on DET-29-J.Bademosi, Roughing the Kicker, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  9. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 0:02 · MIN 40 · Score 16-16
    (:02) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  10. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — OT 8:34 · MIN 28 · Score 22-16
    (8:34) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 15-G.Tate for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was c

Key takeaways

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

  • Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • E. Ebron (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • S. Bradford (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings on 2016-11-06?

The Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 22-16 in Week 9, 2016.

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

Q1: Detroit Lions 3, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q2: Detroit Lions 7, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q3: Detroit Lions 0, Minnesota Vikings 6; Q4: Detroit Lions 6, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q5: Detroit Lions 6, Minnesota Vikings 0; Final: Detroit Lions 22, Minnesota Vikings 16.

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

Detroit Lions touchdown — A. Boldin (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 0:08) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Rudolph (S. Bradford pass) (Q3 4:06) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — R. Ellison (Q4 0:27) Detroit Lions touchdown — G. Tate (M. Stafford pass) (OT 8:34) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q1 7:18, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q2 13:23, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q4 12:38, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q4 0:02, 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. Bradford (Minnesota Vikings), 70.5% completion, +7.7% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +4.84 total passing EPA. Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 57.5% completion, -1.8% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.58 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?

E. Ebron (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.87 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+2.24 EPA): (13:43) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 85-E.Ebron to DET 43 for 23 yards (23-T.Newman)..

Was Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Detroit Lions won 22-16 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Detroit Lions

Entered 4-4 Now 5-4 W

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 5-2 Now 5-3 L

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