Vikings 20–16 Lions: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 14, 2008

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

T. Jackson (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.78 total EPA on Passing plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+2.53 EPA): (11:30) 7-T.Jackson pass short right to 81-V.Shiancoe for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Minnesota Vikings
Final score: Minnesota Vikings 20–16 Detroit Lions
Halftime: Minnesota Vikings 3–6 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Trishton Jackson
Top passer: D. Culpepper
Biggest EPA play: (:28) 12-G.Frerotte pass short middle intended for 87-B.Berrian INTERCEPTED by 55-R.Nece a…
Game date: 2008-12-07

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 20–16 on 2008-12-07, overcoming Detroit Lions's 6–3 halftime lead. Trishton Jackson posted a game-high +10.78 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Minnesota Vikings	0	3	7	10	0	20
Detroit Lions	3	3	7	3	0	16

Scoring Map

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

MINMinnesota Vikings

+3DET 17

DET 17

+1DET 2

MIN 70

DET 11

+1DET 2

+3MIN 21

+3DET 32

DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DETDetroit Lions
Q1 1:05FG
Jake Hanson
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 7
Score
0-3
(1:05) 4-J.Hanson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 11:43FG
Jake Hanson
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 5
Score
0-6
(11:43) 4-J.Hanson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 4:59FG
RLR. Longwell
Points+3
Yard line
DET 17
Score
3-6
(4:59) 8-R.Longwell 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 10:57TD
Calvin Taylor Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
DET 17
Score
9-6
(10:57) 29-C.Taylor right tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 10:50XP
RLR. Longwell
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
10-6
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 8:55TD
Cornelius Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 70
Score
10-12
(8:55) 11-D.Culpepper pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-R.Edwards].
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 8:45XP
Jake Hanson
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
10-13
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 11:30TD
VSV. Shiancoe
Points+6
Yard line
DET 11
Score
16-13
(11:30) 7-T.Jackson pass short right to 81-V.Shiancoe for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 11:22XP
RLR. Longwell
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
17-13
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 5:48FG
Jake Hanson
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 21
Score
17-16
(5:48) 4-J.Hanson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 0:27FG
RLR. Longwell
Points+3
Yard line
DET 32
Score
20-16
(:27) 8-R.Longwell 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Trishton Jackson · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +10.78 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
2V. Shiancoe · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.63 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
3Cornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +7.41 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.47 EPA/play
4D. Culpepper · Detroit Lions · Passing · +5.08 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
5S. Rice · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.73 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.86 EPA/play
6K. Colbert · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
7Calvin Taylor Jr. · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.44 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
8Jonathan Owens · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.33 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.17 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

Trishton Jackson — MIN · Passing

Trishton Jackson posted the highest total EPA (+10.78) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.90 EPA per play.

Trishton Jackson's top snap (+2.53 EPA): (11:30) 7-T.Jackson pass short right to 81-V.Shiancoe for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.64 EPA): G. Frerotte — (:28) 12-G.Frerotte pass short middle intended for 87-B.Berrian INTERCEPTED by 55-R.Nece at DET 34. 55-R.Nece pushed ob at MIN 48 for 18 yards (28-A.Peterson).

Quarterback report card

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

D. Culpepper (Detroit Lions) · 32 dropbacks · 43.8% completion · +2.2% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +5.08 total EPA
Trishton Jackson (Minnesota Vikings) · 12 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +15.6% CPOE · +0.90 EPA/play · +10.78 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Minnesota Vikings	Detroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play	+0.080	-0.003
Offensive success rate	50.7%	41.9%
Pass EPA/play	+0.158	+0.154
Rush EPA/play	-0.041	-0.338
Defensive EPA/play	+0.003	-0.080
Defensive success rate	58.1%	49.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.00), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Minnesota Vikings: +0.08 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
Detroit Lions: -0.00 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)

Detroit Lions: 9 drives, -0.19 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 9 drives, +5.37 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Minnesota Vikings — Calvin Taylor Jr. (Q3 10:57)
Detroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (D. Culpepper pass) (Q3 8:55)
Minnesota Vikings — V. Shiancoe (Trishton Jackson pass) (Q4 11:30)

Field goals

Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q1 1:05)
Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q2 11:43)
Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell (Q2 4:59)
Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q4 5:48)
Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell (Q4 0:27)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 3–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 7 (Q1 1:05) — (1:05) 4-J.Hanson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 5 (Q2 11:43) — (11:43) 4-J.Hanson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DET 17 (Q2 4:59) — (4:59) 8-R.Longwell 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 17 (Q3 10:57) — (10:57) 29-C.Taylor right tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 10:50) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 70 (Q3 8:55) — (8:55) 11-D.Culpepper pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-R.Edwards].; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 8:45) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 11 (Q4 11:30) — (11:30) 7-T.Jackson pass short right to 81-V.Shiancoe for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 11:22) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 21 (Q4 5:48) — (5:48) 4-J.Hanson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DET 32 (Q4 0:27) — (:27) 8-R.Longwell 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Detroit Lions (Q3 8:55) — (8:55) 11-D.Culpepper pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-R.Edwards]. [WPA +23.5% · EPA +5.20]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 0:28) — (:28) 12-G.Frerotte pass short middle intended for 87-B.Berrian INTERCEPTED by 55-R.Nece at DET 34. 55-R.Nece pushed ob at MIN 48 for 18 yards (28-A.Peterson). [WPA -15.6% · EPA -5.64]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 3:00) — (3:00) 12-G.Frerotte pass short middle intended for 28-A.Peterson INTERCEPTED by 93-C.Smith (75-S.Cody) at MIN 26. 93-C.Smith to MIN 26 for no gain (12-G.Frerotte). Pass tipped by Det #75-S.Cody. [WPA -13.8% · EPA -4.99]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 2:35) — (2:35) 7-T.Jackson pass short right to 29-C.Taylor to DET 31 for 14 yards (53-P.Lenon). DET-53-P.Lenon was injured during the play. [WPA +13.4% · EPA +1.59]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 11:30) — (11:30) 7-T.Jackson pass short right to 81-V.Shiancoe for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.2% · EPA +2.53]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Minnesota Vikings (Q1 0:28) — (:28) 12-G.Frerotte pass short middle intended for 87-B.Berrian INTERCEPTED by 55-R.Nece at DET 34. 55-R.Nece pushed ob at MIN 48 for 18 yards (28-A.Peterson). [WPA -15.6% · EPA -5.64]
Detroit Lions (Q3 8:55) — (8:55) 11-D.Culpepper pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-R.Edwards]. [WPA +23.5% · EPA +5.20]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 3:00) — (3:00) 12-G.Frerotte pass short middle intended for 28-A.Peterson INTERCEPTED by 93-C.Smith (75-S.Cody) at MIN 26. 93-C.Smith to MIN 26 for no gain (12-G.Frerotte). Pass tipped by Det #75-S.Cody. [WPA -13.8% · EPA -4.99]
Detroit Lions (Q2 3:04) — (3:04) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass incomplete short right to 16-J.Standeford [52-C.Greenway]. [WPA -7.7% · EPA -3.25]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 1:05 · MIN 7 · Score 0-3
(1:05) 4-J.Hanson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 11:43 · MIN 5 · Score 0-6
(11:43) 4-J.Hanson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 4:59 · DET 17 · Score 3-6
(4:59) 8-R.Longwell 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 10:57 · DET 17 · Score 9-6
(10:57) 29-C.Taylor right tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 10:50 · DET 2 · Score 10-6
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 8:55 · MIN 70 · Score 10-12
(8:55) 11-D.Culpepper pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-R.Edwards].
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 8:45 · MIN 2 · Score 10-13
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 11:30 · DET 11 · Score 16-13
(11:30) 7-T.Jackson pass short right to 81-V.Shiancoe for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 11:22 · DET 2 · Score 17-13
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 5:48 · MIN 21 · Score 17-16
(5:48) 4-J.Hanson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 0:27 · DET 32 · Score 20-16
(:27) 8-R.Longwell 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

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.
Trishton Jackson (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Trishton Jackson (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions on 2008-12-07?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 20-16 in Week 14, 2008.

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

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 0, Detroit Lions 3; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 3, Detroit Lions 3; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 7, Detroit Lions 7; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 10, Detroit Lions 3; Final: Minnesota Vikings 20, Detroit Lions 16.

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

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Taylor (Q3 10:57) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (D. Culpepper pass) (Q3 8:55) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — V. Shiancoe (T. Jackson pass) (Q4 11:30) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q1 1:05, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q2 11:43, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 4:59, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q4 5:48, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q4 0:27, 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?

D. Culpepper (Detroit Lions), 43.8% completion, +2.2% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +5.08 total passing EPA. Trishton Jackson (Minnesota Vikings), 66.7% completion, +15.6% CPOE, +0.90 EPA per dropback, +10.78 total passing EPA.

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

Trishton Jackson (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.78 total EPA on Passing plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+2.53 EPA): (11:30) 7-T.Jackson pass short right to 81-V.Shiancoe for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Minnesota Vikings won 20-16 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 7-5 Now 8-5 W

Detroit Lions

Entered 0-12 Now 0-13 L

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