Game story
In Week 14 of the 2013 NFL season on 2013-12-08, the Baltimore Ravens took care of business against the Minnesota Vikings, pulling away with a 29–26 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 42 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) paced the passing game, with -1.10 total EPA, and -4.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Patterson (Minnesota Vikings) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.41 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+61.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Minnesota Vikings changed the game: (1:01) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right to 84-C.Patterson for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 26 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 7 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 29 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Patterson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +8.41 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
- 2 M. Cassel · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +7.42 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 3 J. Simpson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.30 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 4 M. Brown · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +6.27 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 5 D. Pitta · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.00 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 6 J. Jones · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.83 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 7 J. Carlson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.78 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 8 R. Rice · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.02 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.00 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Patterson — MIN · Receiving
C. Patterson posted the highest total EPA (+8.41) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Minnesota Vikings's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.20 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.87 EPA) came from Minnesota Vikings: (1:01) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right to 84-C.Patterson for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Baltimore Ravens — E. Dickson (J. Flacco pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — J. Simpson (M. Cassel pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — D. Pitta (J. Flacco pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — T. Gerhart
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Jones
- Minnesota Vikings — C. Patterson (M. Cassel pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Brown (J. Flacco pass)
Field goals
- 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: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q1 49:20) — (4:20) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 84-E.Dickson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 49:14) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the BAL 21 (Q2 34:33) — (4:33) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the BAL 22 (Q3 27:07) — (12:07) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke..
The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 22–20. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the BAL 8 (Q4 14:28) — (14:28) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short middle to 81-J.Simpson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q4 2:07) — (2:07) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 88-D.Pitta for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens registered a safety from the MIN 7 (Q4 2:05) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-J.Flacco pass to 82-T.Smith is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the BAL 41 (Q4 1:45) — (1:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 32-T.Gerhart up the middle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 1:27) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the MIN 35 (Q4 1:27); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 1:16) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the BAL 79 (Q4 1:01) — (1:01) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right to 84-C.Patterson for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 0:45) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the MIN 9 (Q4 0:09); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 0:04) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 1:01) — (1:01) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right to 84-C.Patterson for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 1:27) — 3-B.Walsh kicks 42 yards from MIN 35 to BAL 23. 12-J.Jones for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:09) — (:09) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 14-M.Brown for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 1:45) — (1:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 32-T.Gerhart up the middle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 16:09) — (1:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right intended for 84-E.Dickson INTERCEPTED by 34-A.Sendejo at BAL 34. 34-A.Sendejo to BAL 33 for 1 yard (84-E.Dickson). Penalty on BAL-60-E.Monroe, O
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 1:01) — (1:01) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right to 84-C.Patterson for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 1:27) — 3-B.Walsh kicks 42 yards from MIN 35 to BAL 23. 12-J.Jones for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 16:09) — (1:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right intended for 84-E.Dickson INTERCEPTED by 34-A.Sendejo at BAL 34. 34-A.Sendejo to BAL 33 for 1 yard (84-E.Dickson). Penalty on BAL-60-E.Monroe, O
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 1:45) — (1:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 32-T.Gerhart up the middle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J.Flacco led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 56 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -4.0% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -1.10 total EPA
- M.Cassel (Minnesota Vikings) · 41 dropbacks · 41.5% completion · -15.3% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +7.42 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.025 | +0.023 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.2% | 47.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.181 | -0.020 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.301 | -0.300 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.023 | -0.025 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.9% | 62.8% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Minnesota Vikings +0.03, Baltimore Ravens +0.02) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Baltimore Ravens: 16 drives, +2.38 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 16 drives, +2.19 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Baltimore Ravens 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.
- C. Patterson (Minnesota Vikings) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Flacco (BAL) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- M. Cassel (MIN) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 49:20 · MIN 1 · Score 0-6
(4:20) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 84-E.Dickson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 49:14 · MIN 2 · Score 0-7
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 34:33 · BAL 21 · Score 3-7
(4:33) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 27:07 · BAL 22 · Score 6-7
(12:07) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 14:28 · BAL 8 · Score 12-7
(14:28) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short middle to 81-J.Simpson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 2:07 · MIN 1 · Score 12-13
(2:07) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 88-D.Pitta for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens Safety (+2) — Q4 2:05 · MIN 7 · Score 12-15
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-J.Flacco pass to 82-T.Smith is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 1:45 · BAL 41 · Score 18-15
(1:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 32-T.Gerhart up the middle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 1:27 · BAL 2 · Score 19-15
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 1:27 · MIN 35 · Score 19-21
3-B.Walsh kicks 42 yards from MIN 35 to BAL 23. 12-J.Jones for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the pla - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 1:16 · MIN 2 · Score 19-22
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 1:01 · BAL 79 · Score 25-22
(1:01) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right to 84-C.Patterson for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 0:45 · BAL 2 · Score 26-22
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 0:09 · MIN 9 · Score 26-28
(:09) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 14-M.Brown for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 0:04 · MIN 2 · Score 26-29
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Baltimore Ravens?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Minnesota Vikings 29-26 in Week 14, 2013 on 2013-12-08.
What was the final score of Minnesota Vikings vs Baltimore Ravens?
The final score was Minnesota Vikings 26, Baltimore Ravens 29 (MIN 26-29 BAL) in Week 14, 2013 on 2013-12-08.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 0, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 3, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 3, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 20, Baltimore Ravens 22; Final: Minnesota Vikings 26, Baltimore Ravens 29.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Baltimore Ravens?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — E. Dickson (J. Flacco pass) (Q1 49:20) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Simpson (M. Cassel pass) (Q4 14:28) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — D. Pitta (J. Flacco pass) (Q4 2:07) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — T. Gerhart (Q4 1:45) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Jones (Q4 1:27) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Patterson (M. Cassel pass) (Q4 1:01) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Brown (J. Flacco pass) (Q4 0:09) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q2 34:33, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q3 27:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Baltimore Ravens?
J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 50.0% completion, -4.0% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -1.10 total passing EPA. M. Cassel (Minnesota Vikings), 41.5% completion, -15.3% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +7.42 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Minnesota Vikings vs Baltimore Ravens?
C. Patterson (Minnesota Vikings) led the game in total EPA with +8.41 on receiving plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.87 EPA): (1:01) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right to 84-C.Patterson for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +61.6%.
Was Minnesota Vikings vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Baltimore Ravens won 29-26 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 3-8 Now 3-9 L
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 6-6 Now 7-6 W
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