Las Vegas Raiders vs. Minnesota Vikings: 2007 Week 11 Recap

Game story

In Week 11 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-11-18, the Minnesota Vikings took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 29–22 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 26 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

D. Culpepper (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with +3.69 total EPA, and -2.4% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, R. Curry (Las Vegas Raiders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.53 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-20.7% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Minnesota Vikings changed the game: (12:52) 29-C.Taylor left end to MIN 14 for -5 yards (99-W.Sapp). FUMBLES (99-W.Sapp), RECOVERED by LV-40-J.Cooper at MIN 14. 40-J.Cooper to MIN 14 for no gain (83-J.Dugan).

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 R. Curry · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +8.53 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.13 EPA/play
2. 2 J. Porter · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +6.31 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
3. 3 S. Rice · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +5.15 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.57 EPA/play
4. 4 V. Shiancoe · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.94 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.47 EPA/play
5. 5 D. Culpepper · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +3.69 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
6. 6 J. Madsen · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.22 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.22 EPA/play
7. 7 C. Taylor · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
8. 8 T. Williamson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.18 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.73 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 59:17)
• Las Vegas Raiders — J. Madsen (D. Culpepper pass) (Q2 43:03)
• Minnesota Vikings — C. Taylor (Q2 39:25)
• Minnesota Vikings — C. Taylor (Q4 15:00)

Field goals

• Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q1 49:49)
• Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell (Q2 45:00)
• Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q2 41:22)
• Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q2 31:47)
• Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q2 30:03)
• Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell (Q3 23:27)
• Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q4 3:28)

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 9–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LV 10 (Q1 59:17) — (14:17) 29-C.Taylor left guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 59:11) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings registered a safety from the MIN 94 (Q1 53:37); Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the MIN 24 (Q1 49:49) — (4:49) 11-S.Janikowski 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 16–10. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the LV 12 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 8-R.Longwell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the MIN 10 (Q2 43:03) — (13:03) (Shotgun) 8-D.Culpepper pass short left to 85-J.Madsen for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 42:57) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the MIN 12 (Q2 41:22) — (11:22) 11-S.Janikowski 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LV 38 (Q2 39:25) — (9:25) 29-C.Taylor up the middle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 39:17) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the MIN 24 (Q2 31:47) — (1:47) 11-S.Janikowski 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the MIN 31 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 11-S.Janikowski 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the LV 20 (Q3 23:27) — (8:27) 8-R.Longwell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LV 6 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 29-C.Taylor up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 14:52) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the MIN 34 (Q4 3:28) — (3:28) 11-S.Janikowski 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

Turning points

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

• Minnesota Vikings (Q2 42:52) — (12:52) 29-C.Taylor left end to MIN 14 for -5 yards (99-W.Sapp). FUMBLES (99-W.Sapp), RECOVERED by LV-40-J.Cooper at MIN 14. 40-J.Cooper to MIN 14 for no gain (83-J.Dugan). [WPA -20.7% · EPA -5.96]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 17:55) — (2:55) 8-D.Culpepper sacked at MIN 22 for -3 yards (96-B.Robison). FUMBLES (96-B.Robison), RECOVERED by MIN-52-C.Greenway at MIN 26. 52-C.Greenway to MIN 26 for no gain (65-B.Sims). [WPA -19.6% · EPA -5.08]
• Minnesota Vikings (Q2 30:53) — (:53) 7-T.Jackson sacked at MIN 45 for -6 yards (58-C.Clemons). FUMBLES (58-C.Clemons) [58-C.Clemons], RECOVERED by LV-99-W.Sapp at MIN 46. 99-W.Sapp to MIN 46 for no gain (64-A.Herrera). [WPA -17.7% · EPA -4.28]
• Minnesota Vikings (Q1 59:56) — (14:56) 18-S.Rice pass deep middle to 81-V.Shiancoe to LV 5 for 79 yards (30-S.Schweigert). PENALTY on MIN-81-V.Shiancoe, Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +14.6% · EPA +4.11]
• Minnesota Vikings (Q1 54:59) — (9:59) 7-T.Jackson pass short middle intended for 18-S.Rice INTERCEPTED by 21-N.Asomugha at LV -7. 21-N.Asomugha to LV 3 for 10 yards (81-V.Shiancoe). [WPA -12.0% · EPA -5.25]

Impact plays

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

• Minnesota Vikings (Q2 42:52) — (12:52) 29-C.Taylor left end to MIN 14 for -5 yards (99-W.Sapp). FUMBLES (99-W.Sapp), RECOVERED by LV-40-J.Cooper at MIN 14. 40-J.Cooper to MIN 14 for no gain (83-J.Dugan). [WPA -20.7% · EPA -5.96]
• Minnesota Vikings (Q1 54:59) — (9:59) 7-T.Jackson pass short middle intended for 18-S.Rice INTERCEPTED by 21-N.Asomugha at LV -7. 21-N.Asomugha to LV 3 for 10 yards (81-V.Shiancoe). [WPA -12.0% · EPA -5.25]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 17:55) — (2:55) 8-D.Culpepper sacked at MIN 22 for -3 yards (96-B.Robison). FUMBLES (96-B.Robison), RECOVERED by MIN-52-C.Greenway at MIN 26. 52-C.Greenway to MIN 26 for no gain (65-B.Sims). [WPA -19.6% · EPA -5.08]
• Minnesota Vikings (Q1 52:39) — (7:39) 7-T.Jackson pass to 19-B.Wade to LV 46 for 5 yards (55-R.Thomas). FUMBLES (55-R.Thomas), RECOVERED by LV-52-K.Morrison at LV 47. [WPA -6.2% · EPA -4.54]

Quarterback report card

D.Culpepper led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• D.Culpepper (Las Vegas Raiders) · 46 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -2.4% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +3.69 total EPA
• T.Jackson (Minnesota Vikings) · 26 dropbacks · 65.4% completion · +9.1% CPOE · -0.40 EPA/play · -10.37 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Las Vegas Raiders -0.05, Minnesota Vikings -0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

• Las Vegas Raiders: 15 drives, -4.83 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
• Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, -2.45 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.
• One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
• R. Curry (Las Vegas Raiders) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• 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 59:17 · LV 10 · Score 0-6
   (14:17) 29-C.Taylor left guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 59:11 · LV 2 · Score 0-7
   8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
3. Minnesota Vikings Safety (+2) — Q1 53:37 · MIN 94 · Score 0-9
   (8:37) (Shotgun) 8-D.Culpepper pass incomplete short right to 84-J.Porter. PENALTY on LV-8-D.Culpepper, Intentional Grounding, 6 yards, enforced in End Zone, SA
4. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 49:49 · MIN 24 · Score 3-9
   (4:49) 11-S.Janikowski 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
5. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 45:00 · LV 12 · Score 3-12
   (15:00) 8-R.Longwell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
6. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 43:03 · MIN 10 · Score 9-12
   (13:03) (Shotgun) 8-D.Culpepper pass short left to 85-J.Madsen for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 42:57 · MIN 2 · Score 10-12
   11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
8. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 41:22 · MIN 12 · Score 13-12
   (11:22) 11-S.Janikowski 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
9. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 39:25 · LV 38 · Score 13-18
   (9:25) 29-C.Taylor up the middle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 39:17 · LV 2 · Score 13-19
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
11. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 31:47 · MIN 24 · Score 16-19
    (1:47) 11-S.Janikowski 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
12. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 30:03 · MIN 31 · Score 19-19
    (:03) 11-S.Janikowski 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
13. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 23:27 · LV 20 · Score 19-22
    (8:27) 8-R.Longwell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
14. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · LV 6 · Score 19-28
    (15:00) 29-C.Taylor up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
15. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 14:52 · LV 2 · Score 19-29
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
16. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 3:28 · MIN 34 · Score 22-29
    (3:28) 11-S.Janikowski 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.