Game story
In Week 8 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-10-29, the Minnesota Vikings took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 33–16 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Keenum (Minnesota Vikings) paced the passing game, with +11.26 total EPA, and -1.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Keenum (Minnesota Vikings) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.26 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-17.4% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Cleveland Browns changed the game: (14:56) (Shotgun) 34-I.Crowell left guard to CLE 28 for 6 yards (99-D.Hunter). FUMBLES (99-D.Hunter), RECOVERED by MIN-41-A.Harris at CLE 30. 41-A.Harris to CLE 30 for no gain (70-K.Zeitler).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | 3 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 33 |
| Cleveland Browns | 6 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Keenum · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +11.26 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 2 A. Thielen · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +8.96 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 3 D. Kizer · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +3.81 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
- 4 D. Morgan · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.99 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 5 I. Crowell · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 6 D. Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.10 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 7 S. Coates · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.70 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 8 J. McKinnon · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.67 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Keenum — MIN · Passing
C. Keenum posted the highest total EPA (+11.26) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Minnesota Vikings's efficiency. Across 50 counted snaps, they averaged +0.23 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.15 EPA) came from Minnesota Vikings: (9:03) (Punt formation) 4-R.Quigley punts 34 yards to CLE 20, Center-47-K.McDermott. 11-B.Treggs MUFFS catch, touched at CLE 20, RECOVERED by MIN-59-E.Lamur at CLE 20. PENALTY on MIN-50-E.Wilson, Unnecessary Roughness, 1
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — I. Crowell
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Thielen (C. Keenum pass)
- Cleveland Browns — D. Kizer
- Minnesota Vikings — J. McKinnon
- Minnesota Vikings — K. Rudolph (C. Keenum pass)
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — K. Forbath
- Minnesota Vikings — K. Forbath
- Minnesota Vikings — K. Forbath
- Cleveland Browns — Z. Gonzalez
- Minnesota Vikings — K. Forbath
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 6–3. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the MIN 26 (Q1 56:27) — (11:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 34-I.Crowell right guard for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CLE 17 (Q1 50:31) — (5:31) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 9–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CLE 18 (Q2 32:55) — (2:55) 7-C.Keenum pass deep right to 19-A.Thielen for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q2 30:42) — (:42) 7-D.Kizer up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 30:40) — 5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CLE 16 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 11–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CLE 25 (Q3 28:36) — (13:36) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the MIN 5 (Q3 20:36) — (5:36) (Field Goal formation) 5-Z.Gonzalez 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q3 16:19) — (1:19) 21-J.McKinnon left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings registered a safety from the CLE 2 (Q3 16:16) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 21-J.McKinnon rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CLE 4 (Q4 10:11) — (10:11) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass short left to 82-K.Rudolph for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 10:06) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CLE 33 (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 29:56) — (14:56) (Shotgun) 34-I.Crowell left guard to CLE 28 for 6 yards (99-D.Hunter). FUMBLES (99-D.Hunter), RECOVERED by MIN-41-A.Harris at CLE 30. 41-A.Harris to CLE 30 for no gain (70-K.Zeitler).
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer pass deep left to 80-R.Louis ran ob at MIN 47 for 37 yards (29-X.Rhodes).
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 27:08) — (12:08) (Field Goal formation) 5-Z.Gonzalez 35 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 18:43) — (3:43) 7-C.Keenum pass deep left to 19-A.Thielen to CLE 33 for 25 yards (20-B.Boddy-Calhoun) [97-T.McGill].
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 56:57) — (11:57) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass short left intended for 11-L.Treadwell INTERCEPTED by 53-J.Schobert (94-C.Nassib) at MIN 45. 53-J.Schobert to MIN 37 for 8 yards (14-S.Diggs).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 54:03) — (9:03) (Punt formation) 4-R.Quigley punts 34 yards to CLE 20, Center-47-K.McDermott. 11-B.Treggs MUFFS catch, touched at CLE 20, RECOVERED by MIN-59-E.Lamur at CLE 20. PENALTY on MIN-50-E.Wilson, Unne
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 29:56) — (14:56) (Shotgun) 34-I.Crowell left guard to CLE 28 for 6 yards (99-D.Hunter). FUMBLES (99-D.Hunter), RECOVERED by MIN-41-A.Harris at CLE 30. 41-A.Harris to CLE 30 for no gain (70-K.Zeitler).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 56:57) — (11:57) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass short left intended for 11-L.Treadwell INTERCEPTED by 53-J.Schobert (94-C.Nassib) at MIN 45. 53-J.Schobert to MIN 37 for 8 yards (14-S.Diggs).
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 27:08) — (12:08) (Field Goal formation) 5-Z.Gonzalez 35 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Quarterback report card
C.Keenum led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Keenum (Minnesota Vikings) · 50 dropbacks · 54.0% completion · -1.4% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +11.26 total EPA
- D.Kizer (Cleveland Browns) · 39 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · -10.4% CPOE · -0.32 EPA/play · -12.32 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.104 | -0.120 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.5% | 38.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.225 | -0.316 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.171 | +0.129 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.120 | -0.104 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.5% | 52.5% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Cleveland Browns: 13 drives, -9.38 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 14 drives, +10.51 total EPA, 7 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.
- C. Keenum (Minnesota Vikings) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- D. Kizer (CLE) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 56:27 · MIN 26 · Score 0-6
(11:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 34-I.Crowell right guard for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 50:31 · CLE 17 · Score 3-6
(5:31) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 32:55 · CLE 18 · Score 9-6
(2:55) 7-C.Keenum pass deep right to 19-A.Thielen for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 30:42 · MIN 1 · Score 9-12
(:42) 7-D.Kizer up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 30:40 · MIN 15 · Score 9-13
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 30:03 · CLE 16 · Score 12-13
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 28:36 · CLE 25 · Score 15-13
(13:36) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 20:36 · MIN 5 · Score 15-16
(5:36) (Field Goal formation) 5-Z.Gonzalez 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 16:19 · CLE 1 · Score 21-16
(1:19) 21-J.McKinnon left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings Safety (+2) — Q3 16:16 · CLE 2 · Score 23-16
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 21-J.McKinnon rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 10:11 · CLE 4 · Score 29-16
(10:11) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass short left to 82-K.Rudolph for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 10:06 · CLE 15 · Score 30-16
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 1:14 · CLE 33 · Score 33-16
(1:14) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Cleveland Browns?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Cleveland Browns 33-16 in Week 8, 2017 on 2017-10-29.
What was the final score of Minnesota Vikings vs Cleveland Browns?
The final score was Minnesota Vikings 33, Cleveland Browns 16 (MIN 33-16 CLE) in Week 8, 2017 on 2017-10-29.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 3, Cleveland Browns 6; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 9, Cleveland Browns 7; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 11, Cleveland Browns 3; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 10, Cleveland Browns 0; Final: Minnesota Vikings 33, Cleveland Browns 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Cleveland Browns?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — I. Crowell (Q1 56:27) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Thielen (C. Keenum pass) (Q2 32:55) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Kizer (Q2 30:42) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. McKinnon (Q3 16:19) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Rudolph (C. Keenum pass) (Q4 10:11) Minnesota Vikings field goal — K. Forbath (Q1 50:31, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — K. Forbath (Q2 30:03, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — K. Forbath (Q3 28:36, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — Z. Gonzalez (Q3 20:36, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — K. Forbath (Q4 1:14, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Cleveland Browns?
C. Keenum (Minnesota Vikings), 54.0% completion, -1.4% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +11.26 total passing EPA. D. Kizer (Cleveland Browns), 46.2% completion, -10.4% CPOE, -0.32 EPA per dropback, -12.32 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Minnesota Vikings vs Cleveland Browns?
C. Keenum (Minnesota Vikings) led the game in total EPA with +11.26 on passing plays. across 50 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.15 EPA): (9:03) (Punt formation) 4-R.Quigley punts 34 yards to CLE 20, Center-47-K.McDermott. 11-B.Treggs MUFFS catch, touched at CLE 20, RECOVERED by MIN-59-E.Lamur at CLE 20. PENALTY on M. The biggest win-probability swing was -17.4%.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W
Cleveland Browns
Entered 0-7 Now 0-8 L
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