Quick answer
- Winner
- Baltimore Ravens
- Final score
- Baltimore Ravens 34–31 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 20–10 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Kirk Cousins
- Top passer
- Lucky Jackson
- Biggest EPA play
- 9-J.Tucker kicks 63 yards from BAL 35 to MIN 02. 26-K.Nwangwu for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2021-11-07
Game summary
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Minnesota Vikings 34–31 on 2021-11-07, overcoming Minnesota Vikings's 20–10 halftime lead. Kirk Cousins posted a game-high +9.76 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 31 | |
| 3 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Kirk Cousins · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +9.76 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play - 2

Jordan Jefferson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +9.40 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.88 EPA/play - 3

Lucky Jackson · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +7.21 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play - 4
D. Freeman · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +4.71 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play - 5

Rashod Bateman · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.82 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play - 6

Montaric Brown · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.14 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play - 7

Kene Nwangwu · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +2.89 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.89 EPA/play - 8

C.J. Ham · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.01 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
Kirk Cousins — MIN · Passing
Kirk Cousins posted the highest total EPA (+9.76) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.
Kirk Cousins's top snap (+5.78 EPA): (8:39) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 18-J.Jefferson for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+6.23 EPA): Justin Tucker — 9-J.Tucker kicks 63 yards from BAL 35 to MIN 02. 26-K.Nwangwu for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Lucky Jackson led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Lucky Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) · 57 dropbacks · 47.4% completion · -0.2% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.99 total EPA
Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) · 30 dropbacks · 56.7% completion · -2.2% CPOE · +0.33 EPA/play · +9.76 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.212 | +0.123 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.1% | 50.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.325 | +0.017 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.019 | +0.297 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.123 | -0.212 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.1% | 58.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs +0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.21 EPA/play (92nd percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: +0.12 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, +14.28 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, +15.51 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Minnesota Vikings — Jordan Jefferson (Kirk Cousins pass) 
Minnesota Vikings — Kirk Cousins
Baltimore Ravens — D. Freeman (Lucky Jackson pass) 
Minnesota Vikings — Kene Nwangwu 
Baltimore Ravens — Patrick Ricard (Lucky Jackson pass) 
Baltimore Ravens — Devin Duvernay (Lucky Jackson pass)
Baltimore Ravens — Levi Bell 
Minnesota Vikings — Adam Thielen (Kirk Cousins pass)
Field goals

Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker 
Minnesota Vikings — Greg Joseph
Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player 
Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the MIN 19 (Q1 10:38) — (10:38) 9-J.Tucker 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the BAL 50 (Q1 8:39) — (8:39) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 18-J.Jefferson for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q1 8:32) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 13–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q2 13:17) — (13:17) 8-K.Cousins up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on BAL-93-C.Campbell, Defensive Offside, declined.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q2 13:15) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the BAL 17 (Q2 1:29) — (1:29) 1-G.Joseph 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal (Q2 0:31) — Timeout #2 by BAL at 00:31.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the MIN 5 (Q2 0:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 33-D.Freeman for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 0:19) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the BAL 35 (Q3 15:00) — 9-J.Tucker kicks 63 yards from BAL 35 to MIN 02. 26-K.Nwangwu for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q3 14:47) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q3 8:43) — (8:43) (Shotgun) 63-T.Colon reported in as eligible. 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 42-P.Ricard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q3 8:39) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 14–7. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the MIN 5 (Q4 9:23) — (9:23) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 13-D.Duvernay for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 9:19) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q4 3:32) — (3:32) 63-T.Colon reported in as eligible. 17-L.Bell right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 3:29) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q4 1:06) — (1:06) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 19-A.Thielen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q4 1:03) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry..
Overtime: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the MIN 18 (OT 0:20) — (:20) 9-J.Tucker 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (OT 5:23) — (5:23) 3-J.Berry punts 41 yards to BAL 20, Center-42-A.DePaola, out of bounds. PENALTY on BAL-44-M.Humphrey, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at BAL 20.
- Baltimore Ravens (OT 6:46) — (6:46) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short left intended for 42-P.Ricard INTERCEPTED by 55-A.Barr at MIN 38. 55-A.Barr to MIN 38 for no gain (33-D.Freeman).
- Baltimore Ravens (OT 1:51) — (1:51) 63-T.Colon reported in as eligible. 17-L.Bell up the middle to MIN 19 for 12 yards (27-C.Dantzler).
- Baltimore Ravens (OT 1:01) — (1:01) 63-T.Colon reported in as eligible. 17-L.Bell left tackle to MIN 18 for 1 yard (43-C.Bynum).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 8:39) — (8:39) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 18-J.Jefferson for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 15:00) — 9-J.Tucker kicks 63 yards from BAL 35 to MIN 02. 26-K.Nwangwu for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 8:39) — (8:39) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 18-J.Jefferson for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (OT 6:46) — (6:46) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short left intended for 42-P.Ricard INTERCEPTED by 55-A.Barr at MIN 38. 55-A.Barr to MIN 38 for no gain (33-D.Freeman).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 1:52) — (1:52) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep middle intended for 89-M.Andrews INTERCEPTED by 43-C.Bynum at BAL 43. 43-C.Bynum pushed ob at BAL 16 for 27 yards (77-B.Bozeman).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 10:38 · MIN 19 · Score 0-3
(10:38) 9-J.Tucker 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 8:39 · BAL 50 · Score 6-3
(8:39) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 18-J.Jefferson for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 8:32 · BAL 15 · Score 7-3
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 13:17 · BAL 1 · Score 13-3
(13:17) 8-K.Cousins up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on BAL-93-C.Campbell, Defensive Offside, declined.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 13:15 · BAL 15 · Score 14-3
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 1:29 · BAL 17 · Score 17-3
(1:29) 1-G.Joseph 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 0:31 · Score 17-3
Timeout #2 by BAL at 00:31.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 0:23 · MIN 5 · Score 17-9
(:23) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 33-D.Freeman for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 0:19 · MIN 15 · Score 17-10
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 15:00 · BAL 35 · Score 23-10
9-J.Tucker kicks 63 yards from BAL 35 to MIN 02. 26-K.Nwangwu for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 14:47 · BAL 15 · Score 24-10
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 8:43 · MIN 1 · Score 24-16
(8:43) (Shotgun) 63-T.Colon reported in as eligible. 8-L.Jackson pass short right to 42-P.Ricard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 8:39 · MIN 15 · Score 24-17
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 9:23 · MIN 5 · Score 24-23
(9:23) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 13-D.Duvernay for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 9:19 · MIN 15 · Score 24-24
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 3:32 · MIN 1 · Score 24-30
(3:32) 63-T.Colon reported in as eligible. 17-L.Bell right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 3:29 · MIN 15 · Score 24-31
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 1:06 · BAL 1 · Score 30-31
(1:06) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 19-A.Thielen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 1:03 · BAL 15 · Score 31-31
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — OT 0:20 · MIN 18 · Score 31-34
(:20) 9-J.Tucker 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Baltimore Ravens earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Baltimore Ravens on 2021-11-07?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Minnesota Vikings 34-31 in Week 9, 2021.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 7, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 13, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 7, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 7, Baltimore Ravens 14; Q5: Minnesota Vikings 0, Baltimore Ravens 3; Final: Minnesota Vikings 31, Baltimore Ravens 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Baltimore Ravens?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Jefferson (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 8:39) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Cousins (Q2 13:17) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — D. Freeman (L. Jackson pass) (Q2 0:23) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Nwangwu (Q3 15:00) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — P. Ricard (L. Jackson pass) (Q3 8:43) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — D. Duvernay (L. Jackson pass) (Q4 9:23) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — L. Bell (Q4 3:32) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Thielen (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 1:06) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q1 10:38, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Joseph (Q2 1:29, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:31, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (OT 0:20, 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?
Lucky Jackson (Baltimore Ravens), 47.4% completion, -0.2% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.99 total passing EPA. Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 56.7% completion, -2.2% CPOE, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +9.76 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Baltimore Ravens?
Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.76 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+5.78 EPA): (8:39) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 18-J.Jefferson for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Minnesota Vikings vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Baltimore Ravens won 34-31 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W