Game story
In Week 12 of the 2016 NFL season on 2016-11-24, the Detroit Lions took care of business against the Minnesota Vikings, pulling away with a 16–13 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Stafford (Detroit Lions) paced the passing game, with +0.41 total EPA, and -0.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Boldin (Detroit Lions) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.55 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-29.5% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Minnesota Vikings changed the game: (:38) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right intended for 19-A.Thielen INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Slay at MIN 33. 23-D.Slay to MIN 20 for 13 yards (84-C.Patterson).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
| Detroit Lions | 7 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 16 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Boldin · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.55 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 2 G. Tate · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.48 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 3 C. Patterson · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +1.48 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
- 4 M. Asiata · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +1.37 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 5 R. Ellison · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.57 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 6 C. Johnson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.45 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 7 K. Rudolph · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.42 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
- 8 M. Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +0.41 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.01 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Boldin — DET · Receiving
A. Boldin posted the highest total EPA (+6.55) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Detroit Lions's efficiency. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.73 EPA per play.
The signature play (-3.45 EPA) came from Minnesota Vikings: (:38) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right intended for 19-A.Thielen INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Slay at MIN 33. 23-D.Slay to MIN 20 for 13 yards (84-C.Patterson).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — A. Boldin (M. Stafford pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — M. Asiata
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — M. Prater
- Minnesota Vikings — K. Forbath
- Minnesota Vikings — K. Forbath
- Detroit Lions — M. Prater
- Detroit Lions — M. Prater
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q1 52:20) — (7:20) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 80-A.Boldin for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q1 52:14) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 5 (Q1 45:44) — (:44) 44-M.Asiata left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q1 45:40) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 3–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 11 (Q2 36:49) — (6:49) 5-M.Prater 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DET 12 (Q3 22:07) — (7:07) 2-K.Forbath 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 6–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DET 10 (Q4 12:41) — (12:41) 2-K.Forbath 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 30 (Q4 1:49) — (1:49) 5-M.Prater 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 22 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 5-M.Prater 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:38) — (:38) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right intended for 19-A.Thielen INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Slay at MIN 33. 23-D.Slay to MIN 20 for 13 yards (84-C.Patterson).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 5-M.Prater 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 1:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 25-T.Riddick to MIN 30 for -1 yards (54-E.Kendricks).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 3:03) — (3:03) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 80-A.Boldin pushed ob at DET 47 for 29 yards (24-C.Munnerlyn) [99-D.Hunter]. Penalty on MIN-24-C.Munnerlyn, Defensive Holding, declined.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 33:45) — (3:45) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass incomplete short left to 19-A.Thielen (92-H.Ngata).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:38) — (:38) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right intended for 19-A.Thielen INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Slay at MIN 33. 23-D.Slay to MIN 20 for 13 yards (84-C.Patterson).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 24:45) — (9:45) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 21-J.McKinnon pushed ob at DET 20 for 41 yards (32-T.Wilson).
- Detroit Lions (Q2 32:07) — (2:07) 70-C.Robinson reported in as eligible. 34-Z.Zenner up the middle to MIN 49 for no gain (96-B.Robison). Detroit challenged the short of the line to gain ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruli
- Detroit Lions (Q4 3:03) — (3:03) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 80-A.Boldin pushed ob at DET 47 for 29 yards (24-C.Munnerlyn) [99-D.Hunter]. Penalty on MIN-24-C.Munnerlyn, Defensive Holding, declined.
Quarterback report card
M.Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 43 dropbacks · 53.5% completion · -0.8% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.41 total EPA
- S.Bradford (Minnesota Vikings) · 40 dropbacks · 77.5% completion · +9.8% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -3.02 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.052 | -0.052 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.1% | 41.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.075 | +0.009 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.007 | -0.292 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.052 | +0.052 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.7% | 56.9% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Minnesota Vikings -0.05, Detroit Lions -0.05) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Detroit Lions: 10 drives, -3.88 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 9 drives, -3.76 total EPA, 3 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.
- A. Boldin (Detroit Lions) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- S. Bradford (MIN) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 52:20 · MIN 2 · Score 0-6
(7:20) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 80-A.Boldin for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 52:14 · MIN 15 · Score 0-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 45:44 · DET 5 · Score 6-7
(:44) 44-M.Asiata left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 45:40 · DET 15 · Score 7-7
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 36:49 · MIN 11 · Score 7-10
(6:49) 5-M.Prater 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 22:07 · DET 12 · Score 10-10
(7:07) 2-K.Forbath 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 12:41 · DET 10 · Score 13-10
(12:41) 2-K.Forbath 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 1:49 · MIN 30 · Score 13-13
(1:49) 5-M.Prater 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 0:04 · MIN 22 · Score 13-16
(:04) 5-M.Prater 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?
The Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 16-13 in Week 12, 2016 on 2016-11-24.
What was the final score of Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?
The final score was Minnesota Vikings 13, Detroit Lions 16 (MIN 13-16 DET) in Week 12, 2016 on 2016-11-24.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 7, Detroit Lions 7; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 0, Detroit Lions 3; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 3, Detroit Lions 0; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 3, Detroit Lions 6; Final: Minnesota Vikings 13, Detroit Lions 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions touchdown — A. Boldin (M. Stafford pass) (Q1 52:20) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Asiata (Q1 45:44) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q2 36:49, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — K. Forbath (Q3 22:07, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — K. Forbath (Q4 12:41, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q4 1:49, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q4 0:04, 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. Stafford (Detroit Lions), 53.5% completion, -0.8% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.41 total passing EPA. S. Bradford (Minnesota Vikings), 77.5% completion, +9.8% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.02 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?
A. Boldin (Detroit Lions) led the game in total EPA with +6.55 on receiving plays. across 9 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-3.45 EPA): (:38) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right intended for 19-A.Thielen INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Slay at MIN 33. 23-D.Slay to MIN 20 for 13 yards (84-C.Patterson).. The biggest win-probability swing was -29.5%.
Was Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Detroit Lions won 16-13 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 6-4 Now 6-5 L
Detroit Lions
Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W
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