Game story
In Week 17 of the 2010 NFL season on 2011-01-02, the Detroit Lions took care of business against the Minnesota Vikings, pulling away with a 20–13 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. Hill (Detroit Lions) paced the passing game, with -1.91 total EPA, and +5.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, N. Burleson (Detroit Lions) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.11 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-17.1% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Detroit Lions changed the game: (6:12) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short middle intended for 84-B.Pettigrew INTERCEPTED by 69-J.Allen [51-B.Leber] at DET 36. 69-J.Allen for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Detroit Lions | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 N. Burleson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.11 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 2 P. Harvin · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.26 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 3 B. Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.99 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 4 M. Morris · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.61 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 5 S. Logan · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +1.39 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
- 6 N. Burleson · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +1.24 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
- 7 G. Camarillo · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.06 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 8 B. Berrian · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.99 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
N. Burleson — DET · Receiving
N. Burleson posted the highest total EPA (+6.11) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Detroit Lions's efficiency. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.76 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.65 EPA) came from Detroit Lions: (6:12) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short middle intended for 84-B.Pettigrew INTERCEPTED by 69-J.Allen [51-B.Leber] at DET 36. 69-J.Allen for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — N. Burleson
- Minnesota Vikings — J. Allen
- Detroit Lions — M. Morris
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — D. Rayner
- Detroit Lions — D. Rayner
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 37 (Q2 36:49) — (6:49) 3-D.Rayner 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 7 (Q2 30:28) — (:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short right to 13-N.Burleson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 30:23) — 3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 18 (Q3 25:03) — (10:03) 3-D.Rayner 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 64 (Q3 21:12); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 21:03) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–6. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DET 9 (Q4 12:09) — (12:09) 8-R.Longwell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 5 (Q4 9:34) — (9:34) (Shotgun) 28-M.Morris left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 9:29) — 3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DET 30 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 8-R.Longwell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 21:12) — (6:12) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short middle intended for 84-B.Pettigrew INTERCEPTED by 69-J.Allen [51-B.Leber] at DET 36. 69-J.Allen for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 49:28) — (4:28) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short left to 85-T.Scheffler to MIN 1 for 7 yards (51-B.Leber). FUMBLES (51-B.Leber), RECOVERED by MIN-33-J.Sanford at MIN 0. Touchback. Detroit challenged the fumble
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 47:25) — (2:25) (Shotgun) 14-J.Webb pass short left to 12-P.Harvin to DET 34 for 20 yards (54-D.Levy; 42-A.Spievey).
- Detroit Lions (Q2 37:52) — (7:52) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill sacked at MIN 46 for -8 yards (sack split by 69-J.Allen and 91-R.Edwards).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 41:13) — (11:13) (Shotgun) 14-J.Webb pass deep right intended for 17-G.Lewis INTERCEPTED by 42-A.Spievey at DET 22. 42-A.Spievey to DET 31 for 9 yards (17-G.Lewis).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 21:12) — (6:12) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short middle intended for 84-B.Pettigrew INTERCEPTED by 69-J.Allen [51-B.Leber] at DET 36. 69-J.Allen for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 49:28) — (4:28) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short left to 85-T.Scheffler to MIN 1 for 7 yards (51-B.Leber). FUMBLES (51-B.Leber), RECOVERED by MIN-33-J.Sanford at MIN 0. Touchback. Detroit challenged the fumble
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 41:13) — (11:13) (Shotgun) 14-J.Webb pass deep right intended for 17-G.Lewis INTERCEPTED by 42-A.Spievey at DET 22. 42-A.Spievey to DET 31 for 9 yards (17-G.Lewis).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 9:45) — (9:45) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass deep left to 80-B.Johnson to MIN 5 for 23 yards (41-F.Walker). Minnesota challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #2.)
Quarterback report card
S.Hill led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S.Hill (Detroit Lions) · 43 dropbacks · 65.1% completion · +5.4% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.91 total EPA
- J.Webb (Minnesota Vikings) · 41 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · -4.6% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -2.24 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.080 | -0.011 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.0% | 50.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.055 | -0.044 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.252 | -0.136 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.011 | +0.080 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.4% | 60.0% |
By the numbers
Detroit Lions held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Detroit Lions: 10 drives, -0.91 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, -6.00 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Detroit Lions leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- N. Burleson (Detroit Lions) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- S. Hill (DET) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- J. Webb (MIN) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 36:49 · MIN 37 · Score 0-3
(6:49) 3-D.Rayner 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 30:28 · MIN 7 · Score 0-9
(:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short right to 13-N.Burleson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 30:23 · MIN 2 · Score 0-10
3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 25:03 · MIN 18 · Score 0-13
(10:03) 3-D.Rayner 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 21:12 · MIN 64 · Score 6-13
(6:12) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short middle intended for 84-B.Pettigrew INTERCEPTED by 69-J.Allen [51-B.Leber] at DET 36. 69-J.Allen for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 21:03 · DET 2 · Score 7-13
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 12:09 · DET 9 · Score 10-13
(12:09) 8-R.Longwell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 9:34 · MIN 5 · Score 10-19
(9:34) (Shotgun) 28-M.Morris left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 9:29 · MIN 2 · Score 10-20
3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · DET 30 · Score 13-20
(2:00) 8-R.Longwell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?
The Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 20-13 in Week 17, 2010 on 2011-01-02.
What was the final score of Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?
The final score was Minnesota Vikings 13, Detroit Lions 20 (MIN 13-20 DET) in Week 17, 2010 on 2011-01-02.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?
Q2: Minnesota Vikings 0, Detroit Lions 10; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 7, Detroit Lions 3; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 6, Detroit Lions 7; Final: Minnesota Vikings 13, Detroit Lions 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions touchdown — N. Burleson (Q2 30:28) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Allen (Q3 21:12) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Morris (Q4 9:34) Detroit Lions field goal — D. Rayner (Q2 36:49, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — D. Rayner (Q3 25:03, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q4 12:09, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q4 2:00, 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?
S. Hill (Detroit Lions), 65.1% completion, +5.4% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.91 total passing EPA. J. Webb (Minnesota Vikings), 48.8% completion, -4.6% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -2.24 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?
N. Burleson (Detroit Lions) led the game in total EPA with +6.11 on receiving plays. across 8 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.65 EPA): (6:12) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short middle intended for 84-B.Pettigrew INTERCEPTED by 69-J.Allen [51-B.Leber] at DET 36. 69-J.Allen for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -17.1%.
Was Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Detroit Lions won 20-13 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 6-9 Now 6-10 L
Detroit Lions
Entered 5-10 Now 6-10 W
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