Game story
In Week 12 of the 2015 NFL season on 2015-11-29, the Minnesota Vikings took care of business against the Atlanta Falcons, pulling away with a 20–10 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) paced the passing game, with +4.81 total EPA, and +4.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. Bridgewater (Minnesota Vikings) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.16 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-12.5% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Atlanta Falcons changed the game: (8:07) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left intended for 83-J.Tamme INTERCEPTED by 23-T.Newman [92-T.Johnson] at MIN 0. Touchback.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Bridgewater · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +6.16 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 2 A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +6.16 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 3 M. Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +4.81 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 4 J. Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.89 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 5 R. White · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.58 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 6 J. Hardy · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.78 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 7 J. McKinnon · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +1.71 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 8 J. Wright · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.71 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Bridgewater — MIN · Passing
T. Bridgewater posted the highest total EPA (+6.16) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Minnesota Vikings's efficiency. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.19 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.28 EPA) came from Minnesota Vikings: (14:23) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep right intended for 82-K.Rudolph INTERCEPTED by 37-R.Allen at ATL 0. Touchback.
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
- Atlanta Falcons — N. Williams (M. Ryan pass)
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — S. Graham
- Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh
- Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh
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 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q1 48:46) — (3:46) 74-A.Shepherd reported in as eligible. 28-A.Peterson right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 48:42) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 3–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the MIN 13 (Q2 36:18) — (6:18) 6-S.Graham 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the ATL 11 (Q3 16:53) — (1:53) 3-B.Walsh 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–7. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the ATL 21 (Q4 6:29) — (6:29) 3-B.Walsh 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ATL 35 (Q4 4:23) — (4:23) 28-A.Peterson left end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 4:15) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q4 1:33) — (1:33) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 15-N.Williams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 1:28) — 6-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 23:07) — (8:07) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left intended for 83-J.Tamme INTERCEPTED by 23-T.Newman [92-T.Johnson] at MIN 0. Touchback.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 31:33) — (1:33) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle intended for 15-N.Williams INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Munnerlyn at MIN 27. 24-C.Munnerlyn to MIN 25 for -2 yards (15-N.Williams).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 30:06) — (:06) 3-B.Walsh 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 44:23) — (14:23) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep right intended for 82-K.Rudolph INTERCEPTED by 37-R.Allen at ATL 0. Touchback.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 24:06) — (9:06) 26-T.Coleman left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN NULLIFIED by Penalty. PENALTY on ATL-81-T.Moeaki, Clipping, 14 yards, enforced at MIN 1 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 44:23) — (14:23) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep right intended for 82-K.Rudolph INTERCEPTED by 37-R.Allen at ATL 0. Touchback.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 4:23) — (4:23) 28-A.Peterson left end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 23:07) — (8:07) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left intended for 83-J.Tamme INTERCEPTED by 23-T.Newman [92-T.Johnson] at MIN 0. Touchback.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 31:33) — (1:33) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle intended for 15-N.Williams INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Munnerlyn at MIN 27. 24-C.Munnerlyn to MIN 25 for -2 yards (15-N.Williams).
Quarterback report card
M.Ryan led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 39 dropbacks · 56.4% completion · +4.1% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +4.81 total EPA
- T.Bridgewater (Minnesota Vikings) · 32 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +2.0% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +6.16 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.105 | -0.075 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.1% | 46.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.193 | +0.123 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.190 | -0.471 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.075 | -0.105 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.3% | 54.9% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Atlanta Falcons: 9 drives, -5.62 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 9 drives, +8.61 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.
- T. Bridgewater (Minnesota Vikings) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Ryan (ATL) 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 TD (+6) — Q1 48:46 · ATL 1 · Score 6-0
(3:46) 74-A.Shepherd reported in as eligible. 28-A.Peterson right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 48:42 · ATL 15 · Score 7-0
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 36:18 · MIN 13 · Score 7-3
(6:18) 6-S.Graham 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 16:53 · ATL 11 · Score 10-3
(1:53) 3-B.Walsh 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 6:29 · ATL 21 · Score 13-3
(6:29) 3-B.Walsh 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 4:23 · ATL 35 · Score 19-3
(4:23) 28-A.Peterson left end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 4:15 · ATL 15 · Score 20-3
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 1:33 · MIN 1 · Score 20-9
(1:33) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 15-N.Williams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 1:28 · MIN 15 · Score 20-10
6-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Atlanta Falcons?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Atlanta Falcons 20-10 in Week 12, 2015 on 2015-11-29.
What was the final score of Minnesota Vikings vs Atlanta Falcons?
The final score was Minnesota Vikings 20, Atlanta Falcons 10 (MIN 20-10 ATL) in Week 12, 2015 on 2015-11-29.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 7, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 0, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 3, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 10, Atlanta Falcons 7; Final: Minnesota Vikings 20, Atlanta Falcons 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Atlanta Falcons?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q1 48:46) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q4 4:23) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — N. Williams (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 1:33) Atlanta Falcons field goal — S. Graham (Q2 36:18, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q3 16:53, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q4 6:29, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Atlanta Falcons?
M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 56.4% completion, +4.1% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +4.81 total passing EPA. T. Bridgewater (Minnesota Vikings), 62.5% completion, +2.0% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +6.16 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Minnesota Vikings vs Atlanta Falcons?
T. Bridgewater (Minnesota Vikings) led the game in total EPA with +6.16 on passing plays. across 32 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.28 EPA): (14:23) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep right intended for 82-K.Rudolph INTERCEPTED by 37-R.Allen at ATL 0. Touchback.. The biggest win-probability swing was -12.5%.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 6-4 Now 6-5 L
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