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NFL · Week 13 · December 4, 2005 · 12 min read

Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions: 2005 Week 13 Recap

Vikings defeat Lions 21–16 in Week 13

Keilan Robinson led Fantasy Impact as Vikings prevailed in a 21–16 Week 13 finish.

Minnesota Vikings 21 7–5 Winner
Final 21–16
Detroit Lions 16 4–8
Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
21–16
Halftime
Minnesota Vikings 14–6 Detroit Lions
Top passer
J. Garcia
FantasyHQ MVP
Keilan Robinson
Game date
December 4, 2005

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • Keilan Robinson
    Keilan Robinson 4 REC · 148 YDS · 1 TD +12.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Buddy Johnson
    Buddy Johnson 17/27 · 249 YDS · 2 TD +11.5 Fantasy Impact
  • N.Burleson 2 REC · 26 YDS +3.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • A.Pinner 14 CAR · 64 YDS · 1 TD +3.6 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Bryson 4 REC · 26 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Ryan Williams
    Ryan Williams 4 REC · 34 YDS +2.1 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
Minnesota Vikings 21–16 Detroit Lions
Halftime
Minnesota Vikings 14–6 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Keilan Robinson
Top passer
J. Garcia
Biggest EPA play
(8:06) 14-B.Johnson pass to 18-K.Robinson for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2005-12-04

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 21–16 on 2005-12-04. Keilan Robinson posted a game-high +12.40 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Minnesota Vikings7770021
Detroit Lions3337016

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

MINMinnesota Vikings
DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 8:11FG
    Jake Hanson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 26
    Score
    0-3

    (8:11) 4-J.Hanson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  2. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 8:06TD
    Keilan Robinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 80
    Score
    6-3

    (8:06) 14-B.Johnson pass to 18-K.Robinson for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 7:56XP
    PEP. Edinger

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    7-3

    1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.

  4. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 13:59TD
    MBM. Bennett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 7
    Score
    13-3

    (13:59) 23-M.Bennett up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 13:53XP
    PEP. Edinger

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    14-3

    1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.

  6. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 0:10FG
    Jake Hanson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 8
    Score
    14-6

    (:10) 4-J.Hanson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  7. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 10:52TD
    MBM. Bennett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 5
    Score
    20-6

    (10:52) 14-B.Johnson pass to 23-M.Bennett for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 10:45XP
    PEP. Edinger

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    21-6

    1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.

  9. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 1:51FG
    Jake Hanson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 9
    Score
    21-9

    (1:51) 4-J.Hanson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  10. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 7:42TD
    APA. Pinner

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 6
    Score
    21-15

    (7:42) 21-A.Pinner left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 7:38XP
    Jake Hanson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    21-16

    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Keilan RobinsonKeilan Robinson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +12.40 total EPA · 4 snaps · +3.10 EPA/play
  2. 2Buddy JohnsonBuddy Johnson · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +11.47 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
  3. 3A. Pinner · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +3.62 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
  4. 4N. Burleson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.25 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play
  5. 5S. Bryson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
  6. 6A. Pinner · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
  7. 7Ryan WilliamsRyan Williams · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
  8. 8Micah RobinsonMicah Robinson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.49 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Keilan Robinson

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Keilan Robinson — MIN · Receiving

Keilan Robinson posted the highest total EPA (+12.40) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +3.10 EPA per play.

Keilan Robinson's top snap (+6.73 EPA): (8:06) 14-B.Johnson pass to 18-K.Robinson for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

J. Garcia led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • J. Garcia (Detroit Lions) · 41 dropbacks · 41.5% completion · -0.13 EPA/play · -5.52 total EPA
  • Buddy JohnsonBuddy Johnson (Minnesota Vikings) · 27 dropbacks · 63.0% completion · +0.42 EPA/play · +11.47 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatMinnesota VikingsDetroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play+0.094-0.007
Offensive success rate45.0%53.2%
Pass EPA/play+0.425-0.135
Rush EPA/play-0.054-0.003
Defensive EPA/play+0.007-0.094
Defensive success rate46.8%55.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Minnesota Vikings: +0.09 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: -0.01 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: 10 drives, -0.52 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, +7.49 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Keilan RobinsonMinnesota Vikings — Keilan Robinson (Buddy Johnson pass) (Q1 8:06)
  • Minnesota Vikings — M. Bennett (Q2 13:59)
  • Minnesota Vikings — M. Bennett (Buddy Johnson pass) (Q3 10:52)
  • Detroit Lions — A. Pinner (Q4 7:42)

Field goals

  • Jake HansonDetroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q1 8:11)
  • Jake HansonDetroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q2 0:10)
  • Jake HansonDetroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q3 1:51)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 26 (Q1 8:11) — (8:11) 4-J.Hanson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 80 (Q1 8:06) — (8:06) 14-B.Johnson pass to 18-K.Robinson for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 7:56) — 1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson..

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 7 (Q2 13:59) — (13:59) 23-M.Bennett up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 13:53) — 1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 8 (Q2 0:10) — (:10) 4-J.Hanson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 5 (Q3 10:52) — (10:52) 14-B.Johnson pass to 23-M.Bennett for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 10:45) — 1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 9 (Q3 1:51) — (1:51) 4-J.Hanson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..

The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 6 (Q4 7:42) — (7:42) 21-A.Pinner left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 7:38) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Detroit Lions (Q4 1:00) — (1:00) (Shotgun) 5-J.Garcia pass intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Chavous at MIN 2. 21-C.Chavous to MIN 2 for no gain (11-R.Williams). [WPA -22.2% · EPA -1.80]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 8:06) — (8:06) 14-B.Johnson pass to 18-K.Robinson for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +21.6% · EPA +6.73]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 7:42) — (7:42) 21-A.Pinner left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.0% · EPA +1.76]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 14-B.Johnson pass to 18-K.Robinson pushed ob at DET 16 for 45 yards (32-D.Bly). [WPA +8.8% · EPA +4.02]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 3:29) — (3:29) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson sacked at MIN 46 for -7 yards (92-S.Rogers). [WPA -6.3% · EPA -1.33]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 8:06) — (8:06) 14-B.Johnson pass to 18-K.Robinson for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +21.6% · EPA +6.73]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 14-B.Johnson pass to 18-K.Robinson pushed ob at DET 16 for 45 yards (32-D.Bly). [WPA +8.8% · EPA +4.02]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 0:44) — (:44) 5-C.Kluwe punts 37 yards to DET 44, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 18-E.Drummond pushed ob at MIN 18 for 38 yards (5-C.Kluwe). [WPA -4.1% · EPA -3.30]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q3 0:14) — (:14) 5-C.Kluwe punts 41 yards to DET 45, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 18-E.Drummond to MIN 43 for 12 yards (49-R.Owens).MIN-5-C.Kluwe was injured during the play. His return is Doubtful. PENALTY on DET-36-V [WPA +5.0% · EPA +3.27]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 8:11 · MIN 26 · Score 0-3
    (8:11) 4-J.Hanson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  2. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 8:06 · DET 80 · Score 6-3
    (8:06) 14-B.Johnson pass to 18-K.Robinson for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 7:56 · DET 2 · Score 7-3
    1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
  4. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 13:59 · DET 7 · Score 13-3
    (13:59) 23-M.Bennett up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 13:53 · DET 2 · Score 14-3
    1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
  6. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 0:10 · MIN 8 · Score 14-6
    (:10) 4-J.Hanson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  7. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 10:52 · DET 5 · Score 20-6
    (10:52) 14-B.Johnson pass to 23-M.Bennett for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 10:45 · DET 2 · Score 21-6
    1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
  9. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 1:51 · MIN 9 · Score 21-9
    (1:51) 4-J.Hanson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  10. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 7:42 · MIN 6 · Score 21-15
    (7:42) 21-A.Pinner left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 7:38 · MIN 2 · Score 21-16
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

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.
  • Keilan Robinson (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions on 2005-12-04?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 21-16 in Week 13, 2005.

What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 7, Detroit Lions 3; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 7, Detroit Lions 3; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 7, Detroit Lions 3; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 0, Detroit Lions 7; Final: Minnesota Vikings 21, Detroit Lions 16.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Robinson (B. Johnson pass) (Q1 8:06) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Bennett (Q2 13:59) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Bennett (B. Johnson pass) (Q3 10:52) Detroit Lions touchdown — A. Pinner (Q4 7:42) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q1 8:11, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q2 0:10, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q3 1:51, 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?

J. Garcia (Detroit Lions), 41.5% completion, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -5.52 total passing EPA. Buddy Johnson (Minnesota Vikings), 63.0% completion, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +11.47 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?

Keilan Robinson (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.40 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+6.73 EPA): (8:06) 14-B.Johnson pass to 18-K.Robinson for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. Minnesota Vikings won 21-16 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 6-5 Now 7-5 W

Detroit Lions

Entered 4-7 Now 4-8 L

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