Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 23–20 Denver Broncos
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 13–12 Denver Broncos at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Carter
- Top passer
- B. Griese
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:22) (Shotgun) B.Griese pass intended for R.Smith INTERCEPTED by O.Thomas at DEN 27. O.T…
- Game date
- 1999-10-31
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Denver Broncos 23–20 on 1999-10-31. C. Carter posted a game-high +15.02 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 18 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
 Denver Broncos | 12 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings(15:00) D.Loville left guard for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.
(12:12) (Shotgun) J.George sacked in End Zone for -8 yards, SAFETY (T.Pryce).
(10:16) J.Elam 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.
(8:22) (Shotgun) B.Griese pass intended for R.Smith INTERCEPTED by O.Thomas at DEN 27. O.Thomas for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
(4:47) J.George pass to C.Carter for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(15:00) J.George pass to C.Carter for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
(5:12) B.Griese pass to B.Chamberlain for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. O.Gary rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(:04) G.Anderson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 36
- Score
- 0-6
(15:00) D.Loville left guard for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 12:12XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 0-7
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 12:12Safety Points+2
- Yard line
- DEN 92
- Score
- 0-9
(12:12) (Shotgun) J.George sacked in End Zone for -8 yards, SAFETY (T.Pryce).
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 10:16FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 0-12
(10:16) J.Elam 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 8:22TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 86
- Score
- 6-12
(8:22) (Shotgun) B.Griese pass intended for R.Smith INTERCEPTED by O.Thomas at DEN 27. O.Thomas for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 7:06XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 7-12
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 4:47TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DEN 37
- Score
- 13-12
(4:47) J.George pass to C.Carter for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DEN 16
- Score
- 19-12
(15:00) J.George pass to C.Carter for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 12:45XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 20-12
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 5:12TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 20-18
(5:12) B.Griese pass to B.Chamberlain for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 5:09Safety Points+2
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 20-20
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. O.Gary rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 0:04FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DEN 5
- Score
- 23-20
(:04) G.Anderson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Carter · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +15.02 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
- 2Jacolby George · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +4.80 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 3D. Loville · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +4.06 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
- 4
Ryan Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.63 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play - 5B. Griese · Denver Broncos · Passing · +2.54 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 6
Amari Cooper · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play - 7D. Carswell · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 8H. Griffith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.89 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.89 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
C. Carter — MIN · Receiving
C. Carter posted the highest total EPA (+15.02) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +1.37 EPA per play.
C. Carter's top snap (+4.36 EPA): (4:47) J.George pass to C.Carter for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.49 EPA): Another player — (8:22) (Shotgun) B.Griese pass intended for R.Smith INTERCEPTED by O.Thomas at DEN 27. O.Thomas for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
B. Griese led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B. Griese (Denver Broncos) · 44 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · +0.06 EPA/play · +2.54 total EPA
- Jacolby George (Minnesota Vikings) · 36 dropbacks · 47.2% completion · +0.13 EPA/play · +4.80 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.026 | -0.035 |
| Offensive success rate | 31.8% | 46.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.133 | -0.075 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.156 | +0.040 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.035 | -0.026 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.7% | 68.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.03 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: -0.04 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 12 drives, -3.36 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 12 drives, +2.24 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 12–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the MIN 36 (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) D.Loville left guard for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 12:12) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.; Denver Broncos registered a safety from the DEN 92 (Q1 12:12) — (12:12) (Shotgun) J.George sacked in End Zone for -8 yards, SAFETY (T.Pryce).; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the MIN 1 (Q1 10:16) — (10:16) J.Elam 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 13–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 86 (Q2 8:22) — (8:22) (Shotgun) B.Griese pass intended for R.Smith INTERCEPTED by O.Thomas at DEN 27. O.Thomas for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 7:06) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DEN 37 (Q2 4:47) — (4:47) J.George pass to C.Carter for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–8. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DEN 16 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) J.George pass to C.Carter for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 12:45) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q4 5:12) — (5:12) B.Griese pass to B.Chamberlain for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos registered a safety from the MIN 2 (Q4 5:09) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. O.Gary rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DEN 5 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) G.Anderson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 15:00) — M.Berger kicks 67 yards from MIN 30 to DEN 3. C.Watson to DEN 30 for 27 yards (O.Thomas).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 12:12) — PENALTY on DEN-J.Elam, Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced at DEN 30 - No Play.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 12:12) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 2:43) — (2:43) J.George pass to R.Moss to DEN 28 for 14 yards (E.Brown).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 0:47) — (:47) (Shotgun) B.Griese up the middle to MIN 5 for 1 yard (J.Randle). FUMBLES (J.Randle), RECOVERED by MIN-E.McDaniel at MIN 3.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 8:22) — (8:22) (Shotgun) B.Griese pass intended for R.Smith INTERCEPTED by O.Thomas at DEN 27. O.Thomas for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 4:44) — (4:44) B.Griese FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIN 34, RECOVERED by MIN-D.Clemons at MIN 41. D.Clemons to MIN 41 for no gain (O.Gary).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 4:47) — (4:47) J.George pass to C.Carter for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 0:47) — (:47) (Shotgun) B.Griese up the middle to MIN 5 for 1 yard (J.Randle). FUMBLES (J.Randle), RECOVERED by MIN-E.McDaniel at MIN 3.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 15:00 · MIN 36 · Score 0-6
(15:00) D.Loville left guard for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 12:12 · MIN 2 · Score 0-7
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen. - Denver Broncos Safety (+2) — Q1 12:12 · DEN 92 · Score 0-9
(12:12) (Shotgun) J.George sacked in End Zone for -8 yards, SAFETY (T.Pryce). - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 10:16 · MIN 1 · Score 0-12
(10:16) J.Elam 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 8:22 · MIN 86 · Score 6-12
(8:22) (Shotgun) B.Griese pass intended for R.Smith INTERCEPTED by O.Thomas at DEN 27. O.Thomas for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 7:06 · DEN 2 · Score 7-12
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 4:47 · DEN 37 · Score 13-12
(4:47) J.George pass to C.Carter for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · DEN 16 · Score 19-12
(15:00) J.George pass to C.Carter for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 12:45 · DEN 2 · Score 20-12
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 5:12 · MIN 1 · Score 20-18
(5:12) B.Griese pass to B.Chamberlain for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos Safety (+2) — Q4 5:09 · MIN 2 · Score 20-20
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. O.Gary rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 0:04 · DEN 5 · Score 23-20
(:04) G.Anderson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- C. Carter (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Denver Broncos on 1999-10-31?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Denver Broncos 23-20 in Week 8, 1999.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 0, Denver Broncos 12; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 13, Denver Broncos 0; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 10, Denver Broncos 8; Final: Minnesota Vikings 23, Denver Broncos 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Denver Broncos?
Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 15:00) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 8:22) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 4:47) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 5:12) Denver Broncos field goal — unlisted player (Q1 10:16, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Denver Broncos?
B. Griese (Denver Broncos), 54.5% completion, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.54 total passing EPA. Jacolby George (Minnesota Vikings), 47.2% completion, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +4.80 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Denver Broncos?
C. Carter (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.02 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+4.36 EPA): (4:47) J.George pass to C.Carter for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Minnesota Vikings vs Denver Broncos a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Minnesota Vikings won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 3-4 Now 4-4 W
Denver Broncos
Entered 2-5 Now 2-6 L
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