Quick answer
- Winner
- Detroit Lions
- Final score
- Detroit Lions 34–24 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 14–13 Detroit Lions at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Matthew Stafford
- Top passer
- Matthew Stafford
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:58) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 21-R.Bush for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2013-09-08
Game summary
The Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 34–24 on 2013-09-08, overcoming Minnesota Vikings's 14–13 halftime lead. Matthew Stafford posted a game-high +10.17 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
 Detroit Lions | 3 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 34 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings(10:52) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.
(5:00) 2-D.Akers 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(14:52) 2-D.Akers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(12:22) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.
(:12) (No Huddle) 35-J.Bell left tackle to MIN 1 for 1 yard (33-J.Sanford). FUMBLES (33-J.Sanford), RECOVERED by MIN-21-J.Robinson at MIN 3. 21-J.Robinson to MIN 5 for 2 yards (13-N.Burleson). The Replay Assistant challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (No Huddle) 35-J.Bell left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(10:23) 35-J.Bell left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(6:47) 3-B.Walsh 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.
(5:58) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 21-R.Bush for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(1:44) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 28-A.Peterson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.
(6:51) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 80-J.Fauria for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
DETDetroit LionsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 10:52TD APA. PetersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 78
- Score
- 6-0
(10:52) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 10:39XP BWB. WalshPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 7-0
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 5:00FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 7-3
(5:00) 2-D.Akers 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 14:52FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 24
- Score
- 7-6
(14:52) 2-D.Akers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 12:22TD APA. PetersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 4
- Score
- 13-6
(12:22) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 12:17XP BWB. WalshPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 14-6
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:12TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 14-12
(:12) (No Huddle) 35-J.Bell left tackle to MIN 1 for 1 yard (33-J.Sanford). FUMBLES (33-J.Sanford), RECOVERED by MIN-21-J.Robinson at MIN 3. 21-J.Robinson to MIN 5 for 2 yards (13-N.Burleson). The Replay Assistant challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (No Huddle) 35-J.Bell left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:10XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 14-13
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 10:23TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 14-19
(10:23) 35-J.Bell left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 10:19XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 14-20
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 6:47FG BWB. WalshPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 34
- Score
- 17-20
(6:47) 3-B.Walsh 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 5:58TD RBR. BushPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 77
- Score
- 17-26
(5:58) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 21-R.Bush for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 5:45XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 17-27
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 1:44TD APA. PetersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 4
- Score
- 23-27
(1:44) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 28-A.Peterson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 1:37XP BWB. WalshPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 24-27
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 6:51TD JFJ. FauriaPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 24-33
(6:51) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 80-J.Fauria for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 6:47XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 24-34
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Matthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +10.17 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play - 2
John Simpson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.31 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play - 3N. Burleson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.94 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 4R. Bush · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.02 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 5A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.27 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
- 6P. Edwards · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 7J. Fauria · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.94 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 8Jaheim Bell · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.57 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.26 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
Matthew Stafford — DET · Passing
Matthew Stafford posted the highest total EPA (+10.17) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 46 counted snaps, they averaged +0.22 EPA per play.
Matthew Stafford's top snap (+7.08 EPA): (5:58) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 21-R.Bush for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Matthew Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 46 dropbacks · 60.9% completion · -1.0% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +10.17 total EPA
- C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings) · 35 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · +2.6% CPOE · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.16 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.077 | +0.020 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.5% | 45.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.004 | +0.221 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.272 | -0.134 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.020 | +0.077 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.5% | 57.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Detroit Lions held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.08 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: +0.02 EPA/play (52nd percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 14 drives, +2.03 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 14 drives, -5.63 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson
- Detroit Lions — Jaheim Bell
- Detroit Lions — Jaheim Bell
- Detroit Lions — R. Bush (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (C. Ponder pass)
- Detroit Lions — J. Fauria (Matthew Stafford pass)
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — D. Akers
- Detroit Lions — D. Akers
- Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 78 (Q1 10:52) — (10:52) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 10:39) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 15 (Q1 5:00) — (5:00) 2-D.Akers 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–7. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 24 (Q2 14:52) — (14:52) 2-D.Akers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 4 (Q2 12:22) — (12:22) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 12:17) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q2 0:12); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 0:10) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..
The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 14–10. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q3 10:23) — (10:23) 35-J.Bell left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 10:19) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DET 34 (Q3 6:47) — (6:47) 3-B.Walsh 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 77 (Q3 5:58) — (5:58) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 21-R.Bush for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 5:45) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 4 (Q3 1:44) — (1:44) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 28-A.Peterson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 1:37) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q4 6:51) — (6:51) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 80-J.Fauria for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 6:47) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 14:01) — (14:01) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 50-E.Henderson (90-F.Evans) at MIN 25. 50-E.Henderson to MIN 35 for 10 yards (87-B.Pettigrew).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 10:52) — (10:52) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 14:09) — (14:09) 7-C.Ponder pass short left intended for 81-J.Simpson INTERCEPTED by 54-D.Levy (30-D.Slay) at MIN 33. 54-D.Levy for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN NULLIFIED by Penalty. PENALTY on DET-90-N.Suh, Low Block,
- Detroit Lions (Q3 5:58) — (5:58) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 21-R.Bush for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 11:36) — (11:36) 7-C.Ponder FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIN 36, RECOVERED by DET-98-N.Fairley at MIN 39. 98-N.Fairley to MIN 39 for no gain (28-A.Peterson).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 5:58) — (5:58) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 21-R.Bush for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 10:52) — (10:52) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 14:09) — (14:09) 7-C.Ponder pass short left intended for 81-J.Simpson INTERCEPTED by 54-D.Levy (30-D.Slay) at MIN 33. 54-D.Levy for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN NULLIFIED by Penalty. PENALTY on DET-90-N.Suh, Low Block,
- Detroit Lions (Q2 14:01) — (14:01) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 50-E.Henderson (90-F.Evans) at MIN 25. 50-E.Henderson to MIN 35 for 10 yards (87-B.Pettigrew).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 10:52 · DET 78 · Score 6-0
(10:52) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 10:39 · DET 2 · Score 7-0
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 5:00 · MIN 15 · Score 7-3
(5:00) 2-D.Akers 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 14:52 · MIN 24 · Score 7-6
(14:52) 2-D.Akers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 12:22 · DET 4 · Score 13-6
(12:22) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 12:17 · DET 2 · Score 14-6
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 0:12 · MIN 2 · Score 14-12
(:12) (No Huddle) 35-J.Bell left tackle to MIN 1 for 1 yard (33-J.Sanford). FUMBLES (33-J.Sanford), RECOVERED by MIN-21-J.Robinson at MIN 3. 21-J.Robinson to MIN 5 for 2 yards (13-N.Burleson). The Rep - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 0:10 · MIN 2 · Score 14-13
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 10:23 · MIN 1 · Score 14-19
(10:23) 35-J.Bell left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 10:19 · MIN 2 · Score 14-20
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 6:47 · DET 34 · Score 17-20
(6:47) 3-B.Walsh 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 5:58 · MIN 77 · Score 17-26
(5:58) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 21-R.Bush for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 5:45 · MIN 2 · Score 17-27
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 1:44 · DET 4 · Score 23-27
(1:44) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 28-A.Peterson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 1:37 · DET 2 · Score 24-27
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 6:51 · MIN 1 · Score 24-33
(6:51) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 80-J.Fauria for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 6:47 · MIN 2 · Score 24-34
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions on 2013-09-08?
The Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 34-24 in Week 1, 2013.
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 10; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 10, Detroit Lions 14; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 0, Detroit Lions 7; Final: Minnesota Vikings 24, Detroit Lions 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q1 10:52) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q2 12:22) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Bell (Q2 0:12) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Bell (Q3 10:23) Detroit Lions touchdown — R. Bush (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 5:58) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (C. Ponder pass) (Q3 1:44) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Fauria (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 6:51) Detroit Lions field goal — D. Akers (Q1 5:00, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — D. Akers (Q2 14:52, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q3 6:47, 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?
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 60.9% completion, -1.0% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +10.17 total passing EPA. C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings), 51.4% completion, +2.6% CPOE, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.16 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.17 total EPA on Passing plays. across 46 snaps. Their top snap (+7.08 EPA): (5:58) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 21-R.Bush for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Now 0-1 L
Detroit Lions
Now 1-0 W
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