Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 38–36 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 28–17 Detroit Lions at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Culpepper
- Top passer
- M. McMahon
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:12) 1-G.Anderson 43 yard field goal is BLOCKED (92-S.Rogers), Center-43-B.Liddiard, Ho…
- Game date
- 2002-12-29
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 38–36 on 2002-12-29. D. Culpepper posted a game-high +14.58 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 14 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 38 |
 Detroit Lions | 14 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 36 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings(12:05) 8-M.McMahon pass to 31-A.Cason for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Min #42-Jack Brewer injured on play
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
(4:01) 11-D.Culpepper right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Naked bootleg.
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
(3:10) (Shotgun) 8-M.McMahon pass intended for 23-R.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Chavous at DET 43. 21-C.Chavous for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball bounced off receiver.
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
(:12) 8-M.McMahon pass to 84-B.Schroeder for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
(11:54) 23-M.Bennett up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
(5:59) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 16-K.Campbell for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
(1:54) 4-J.Hanson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
(5:50) 11-D.Culpepper sacked at MIN 0 for -1 yards (98-K.Edwards). FUMBLES (98-K.Edwards), touched at MIN 0, RECOVERED by DET-91-R.Porcher at MIN 0. TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by MIN and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 05:41.)
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
(1:15) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 16-K.Campbell for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
(11:12) 1-G.Anderson 43 yard field goal is BLOCKED (92-S.Rogers), Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson, RECOVERED by DET-24-T.Lyght at DET 25. 24-T.Lyght for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty on Det Coach Marty Mornhinweg.
(1:12) 1-G.Anderson 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
(:16) (Shotgun) 8-M.McMahon pass to 88-S.Anderson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit LionsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 12:05TD ACA. CasonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 23
- Score
- 0-6
(12:05) 8-M.McMahon pass to 31-A.Cason for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Min #42-Jack Brewer injured on play
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 11:56XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 0-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 4:01TD DCD. CulpepperPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 6-7
(4:01) 11-D.Culpepper right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Naked bootleg.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 3:53XP GAG. AndersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 7-7
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 3:10TD CCC. ChavousPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 62
- Score
- 13-7
(3:10) (Shotgun) 8-M.McMahon pass intended for 23-R.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Chavous at DET 43. 21-C.Chavous for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball bounced off receiver.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 3:00XP GAG. AndersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 14-7
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 0:12TD BSB. SchroederPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 16
- Score
- 14-13
(:12) 8-M.McMahon pass to 84-B.Schroeder for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 0:08XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 14-14
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 11:54TD MBM. BennettPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 20-14
(11:54) 23-M.Bennett up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 11:49XP GAG. AndersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 21-14
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 5:59TD KCK. CampbellPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 10
- Score
- 27-14
(5:59) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 16-K.Campbell for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 5:54XP GAG. AndersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 28-14
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 1:54FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIN 19
- Score
- 28-17
(1:54) 4-J.Hanson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 5:50TD DCD. CulpepperPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 99
- Score
- 28-23
(5:50) 11-D.Culpepper sacked at MIN 0 for -1 yards (98-K.Edwards). FUMBLES (98-K.Edwards), touched at MIN 0, RECOVERED by DET-91-R.Porcher at MIN 0. TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by MIN and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 05:41.)
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 5:41XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 28-24
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 1:15TD KCK. CampbellPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 27
- Score
- 34-24
(1:15) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 16-K.Campbell for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 0:58XP GAG. AndersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 35-24
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 11:12TD GAG. AndersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 25
- Score
- 35-30
(11:12) 1-G.Anderson 43 yard field goal is BLOCKED (92-S.Rogers), Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson, RECOVERED by DET-24-T.Lyght at DET 25. 24-T.Lyght for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty on Det Coach Marty Mornhinweg.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 1:12FG GAG. AndersonPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 1
- Score
- 38-30
(1:12) 1-G.Anderson 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 0:16TD Spencer AndersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 20
- Score
- 38-36
(:16) (Shotgun) 8-M.McMahon pass to 88-S.Anderson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +14.58 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 2B. Schroeder · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +10.69 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
- 3
Riley Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.86 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play - 4K. Campbell · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.43 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 5Spencer Anderson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.05 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 6A. Cason · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.58 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
- 7J. Kleinsasser · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.67 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.83 EPA/play
- 8M. McMahon · Detroit Lions · Passing · +3.53 total EPA · 54 snaps · +0.07 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
D. Culpepper — MIN · Passing
D. Culpepper posted the highest total EPA (+14.58) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.
D. Culpepper's top snap (-5.60 EPA): (5:50) 11-D.Culpepper sacked at MIN 0 for -1 yards (98-K.Edwards). FUMBLES (98-K.Edwards), touched at MIN 0, RECOVERED by DET-91-R.Porcher at MIN 0. TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by MIN and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 05:41.)
Biggest single play (-9.08 EPA): G. Anderson — (11:12) 1-G.Anderson 43 yard field goal is BLOCKED (92-S.Rogers), Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson, RECOVERED by DET-24-T.Lyght at DET 25. 24-T.Lyght for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET
Quarterback report card
M. McMahon led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. McMahon (Detroit Lions) · 54 dropbacks · 35.2% completion · +0.07 EPA/play · +3.53 total EPA
- D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) · 36 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · +0.41 EPA/play · +14.58 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.148 | +0.069 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.3% | 45.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.433 | +0.065 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.078 | -0.214 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.069 | -0.148 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.7% | 47.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs +0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.15 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: +0.07 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 12 drives, +5.91 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, +13.00 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — A. Cason (M. McMahon pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — D. Culpepper
- Minnesota Vikings — C. Chavous
- Detroit Lions — B. Schroeder (M. McMahon pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — M. Bennett
- Minnesota Vikings — K. Campbell (D. Culpepper pass)
- Detroit Lions — D. Culpepper
- Minnesota Vikings — K. Campbell (D. Culpepper pass)
- Detroit Lions — T. Lyght
- Detroit Lions — Spencer Anderson (M. McMahon pass)
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
- Minnesota Vikings — G. Anderson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 23 (Q1 12:05) — (12:05) 8-M.McMahon pass to 31-A.Cason for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Min #42-Jack Brewer injured on play; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 11:56) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q1 4:01) — (4:01) 11-D.Culpepper right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Naked bootleg.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 3:53) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 62 (Q1 3:10); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 3:00) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 16 (Q1 0:12) — (:12) 8-M.McMahon pass to 84-B.Schroeder for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 0:08) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q2 11:54) — (11:54) 23-M.Bennett up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 11:49) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 10 (Q2 5:59) — (5:59) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 16-K.Campbell for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 5:54) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 19 (Q2 1:54) — (1:54) 4-J.Hanson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 99 (Q3 5:50); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 5:41) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 27 (Q3 1:15) — (1:15) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 16-K.Campbell for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 0:58) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 12–3. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 25 (Q4 11:12); Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DET 1 (Q4 1:12) — (1:12) 1-G.Anderson 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 20 (Q4 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 8-M.McMahon pass to 88-S.Anderson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 3:10) — (3:10) (Shotgun) 8-M.McMahon pass intended for 23-R.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Chavous at DET 43. 21-C.Chavous for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball bounced off receiver.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 11:12) — (11:12) 1-G.Anderson 43 yard field goal is BLOCKED (92-S.Rogers), Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson, RECOVERED by DET-24-T.Lyght at DET 25. 24-T.Lyght for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 5:50) — (5:50) 11-D.Culpepper sacked at MIN 0 for -1 yards (98-K.Edwards). FUMBLES (98-K.Edwards), touched at MIN 0, RECOVERED by DET-91-R.Porcher at MIN 0. TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by MIN and Upheld. (Time
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 13:35) — (13:35) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss ran ob at DET 24 for 56 yards. Penalty on DET-35-A.Goodman, Illegal Contact, declined.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 0:13) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-M.McMahon pass to 18-E.Drummond is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 11:12) — (11:12) 1-G.Anderson 43 yard field goal is BLOCKED (92-S.Rogers), Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson, RECOVERED by DET-24-T.Lyght at DET 25. 24-T.Lyght for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET
- Detroit Lions (Q1 3:10) — (3:10) (Shotgun) 8-M.McMahon pass intended for 23-R.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Chavous at DET 43. 21-C.Chavous for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball bounced off receiver.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 5:50) — (5:50) 11-D.Culpepper sacked at MIN 0 for -1 yards (98-K.Edwards). FUMBLES (98-K.Edwards), touched at MIN 0, RECOVERED by DET-91-R.Porcher at MIN 0. TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by MIN and Upheld. (Time
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 13:35) — (13:35) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss ran ob at DET 24 for 56 yards. Penalty on DET-35-A.Goodman, Illegal Contact, declined.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 12:05 · MIN 23 · Score 0-6
(12:05) 8-M.McMahon pass to 31-A.Cason for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Min #42-Jack Brewer injured on play - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 11:56 · MIN 2 · Score 0-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 4:01 · DET 2 · Score 6-7
(4:01) 11-D.Culpepper right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Naked bootleg. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 3:53 · DET 2 · Score 7-7
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 3:10 · MIN 62 · Score 13-7
(3:10) (Shotgun) 8-M.McMahon pass intended for 23-R.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Chavous at DET 43. 21-C.Chavous for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball bounced off receiver. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 3:00 · DET 2 · Score 14-7
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 0:12 · MIN 16 · Score 14-13
(:12) 8-M.McMahon pass to 84-B.Schroeder for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 0:08 · MIN 2 · Score 14-14
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 11:54 · DET 2 · Score 20-14
(11:54) 23-M.Bennett up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 11:49 · DET 2 · Score 21-14
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 5:59 · DET 10 · Score 27-14
(5:59) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 16-K.Campbell for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 5:54 · DET 2 · Score 28-14
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 1:54 · MIN 19 · Score 28-17
(1:54) 4-J.Hanson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 5:50 · DET 99 · Score 28-23
(5:50) 11-D.Culpepper sacked at MIN 0 for -1 yards (98-K.Edwards). FUMBLES (98-K.Edwards), touched at MIN 0, RECOVERED by DET-91-R.Porcher at MIN 0. TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by MIN and Upheld. (Time - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 5:41 · MIN 2 · Score 28-24
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 1:15 · DET 27 · Score 34-24
(1:15) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 16-K.Campbell for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 0:58 · DET 2 · Score 35-24
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 11:12 · DET 25 · Score 35-30
(11:12) 1-G.Anderson 43 yard field goal is BLOCKED (92-S.Rogers), Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson, RECOVERED by DET-24-T.Lyght at DET 25. 24-T.Lyght for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 1:12 · DET 1 · Score 38-30
(1:12) 1-G.Anderson 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 0:16 · MIN 20 · Score 38-36
(:16) (Shotgun) 8-M.McMahon pass to 88-S.Anderson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
- D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions on 2002-12-29?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 38-36 in Week 17, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 14, Detroit Lions 14; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 14, Detroit Lions 3; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 7, Detroit Lions 7; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 3, Detroit Lions 12; Final: Minnesota Vikings 38, Detroit Lions 36.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions touchdown — A. Cason (M. McMahon pass) (Q1 12:05) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Culpepper (Q1 4:01) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Chavous (Q1 3:10) Detroit Lions touchdown — B. Schroeder (M. McMahon pass) (Q1 0:12) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Bennett (Q2 11:54) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Campbell (D. Culpepper pass) (Q2 5:59) Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Culpepper (Q3 5:50) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Campbell (D. Culpepper pass) (Q3 1:15) Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Lyght (Q4 11:12) Detroit Lions touchdown — S. Anderson (M. McMahon pass) (Q4 0:16) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q2 1:54, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Anderson (Q4 1:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?
M. McMahon (Detroit Lions), 35.2% completion, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +3.53 total passing EPA. D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 58.3% completion, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +14.58 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?
D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.58 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (-5.60 EPA): (5:50) 11-D.Culpepper sacked at MIN 0 for -1 yards (98-K.Edwards). FUMBLES (98-K.Edwards), touched at MIN 0, RECOVERED by DET-91-R.Porcher at MIN 0. TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by M.
Was Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Minnesota Vikings won 38-36 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 5-10 Now 6-10 W
Detroit Lions
Entered 3-12 Now 3-13 L
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