Game story
In Week 14 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-12-11, the Detroit Lions took care of business against the Minnesota Vikings, pulling away with a 34–23 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 29 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) paced the passing game, with +23.44 total EPA, and +14.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, K. Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +23.44 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-17.8% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Minnesota Vikings changed the game: (1:06) 74-O.Udoh reported in as eligible. 4-D.Cook sacked at DET 6 for -3 yards (96-I.Buggs). FUMBLES (96-I.Buggs) [96-I.Buggs], touched at DET 8, RECOVERED by DET-31-K.Joseph at DET 16. 31-K.Joseph t
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 23 |
| Detroit Lions | 7 | 7 | 7 | 19 | 0 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Cousins · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +23.44 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 2 J. Goff · Detroit Lions · Passing · +17.01 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 3 J. Jefferson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +10.73 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 4 A. Thielen · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.98 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 5 D. Chark · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.70 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 6 K. Osborn · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.17 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
- 7 C. Moore · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +4.53 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.53 EPA/play
- 8 J. Reynolds · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.80 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
K. Cousins — MIN · Passing
K. Cousins posted the highest total EPA (+23.44) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Minnesota Vikings's efficiency. Across 47 counted snaps, they averaged +0.50 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.89 EPA) came from Minnesota Vikings: (1:06) 74-O.Udoh reported in as eligible. 4-D.Cook sacked at DET 6 for -3 yards (96-I.Buggs). FUMBLES (96-I.Buggs) [96-I.Buggs], touched at DET 8, RECOVERED by DET-31-K.Joseph at DET 16. 31-K.Joseph to DET 22 for 6 yards
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — J. Williams (J. Goff pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — D. Cook
- Detroit Lions — D. Chark (J. Goff pass)
- Detroit Lions — J. Reynolds (J. Goff pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Thielen (K. Cousins pass)
- Detroit Lions — J. Jackson
- Minnesota Vikings — K. Osborn (K. Cousins pass)
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — G. Joseph
- Detroit Lions — M. Badgley
- Detroit Lions — J. Fox
- Detroit Lions — M. Badgley
- Detroit Lions — J. Fox
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 41 (Q1 55:34) — (10:34) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 9-J.Williams for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q1 55:27) — 17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q1 49:06) — (4:06) 74-O.Udoh reported in as eligible. 4-D.Cook left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q1 49:02) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 48 (Q2 36:42) — (6:42) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 4-D.Chark for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 36:34) — 17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox..
The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–6. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 5 (Q3 20:48) — (5:48) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 8-J.Reynolds for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q3 20:44) — 17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 23 (Q3 17:24) — (2:24) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 19-A.Thielen for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 19–10. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 15 (Q4 13:35) — (13:35) 42-J.Jackson left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 13:28) — 17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DET 23 (Q4 10:52) — (10:52) 1-G.Joseph 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 23 (Q4 4:10) — (4:10) 17-M.Badgley 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the DET 35 (Q4 4:06) — 3-J.Fox kicks 65 yards from DET 35 to end zone, Touchback.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 15 (Q4 2:56) — (2:56) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 17-K.Osborn for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 2:50) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 30 (Q4 0:22) — (:22) 17-M.Badgley 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the DET 35 (Q4 0:17) — 3-J.Fox kicks 65 yards from DET 35 to end zone, Touchback..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 31:06) — (1:06) 74-O.Udoh reported in as eligible. 4-D.Cook sacked at DET 6 for -3 yards (96-I.Buggs). FUMBLES (96-I.Buggs) [96-I.Buggs], touched at DET 8, RECOVERED by DET-31-K.Joseph at DET 16. 31-K.Joseph t
- Detroit Lions (Q2 36:42) — (6:42) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 4-D.Chark for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 55:34) — (10:34) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 9-J.Williams for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 26:04) — (11:04) (Punt formation) Direct snap to 38-C.Moore. 38-C.Moore right end pushed ob at MIN 32 for 42 yards (5-J.Reagor). PENALTY on DET-33-Jar.Williams, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced at MIN 32.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 47:44) — (2:44) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff scrambles right end to DET 30 for 8 yards (39-C.Sullivan). PENALTY on MIN-39-C.Sullivan, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at DET 30.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 31:06) — (1:06) 74-O.Udoh reported in as eligible. 4-D.Cook sacked at DET 6 for -3 yards (96-I.Buggs). FUMBLES (96-I.Buggs) [96-I.Buggs], touched at DET 8, RECOVERED by DET-31-K.Joseph at DET 16. 31-K.Joseph t
- Detroit Lions (Q3 26:04) — (11:04) (Punt formation) Direct snap to 38-C.Moore. 38-C.Moore right end pushed ob at MIN 32 for 42 yards (5-J.Reagor). PENALTY on DET-33-Jar.Williams, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced at MIN 32.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 17:24) — (2:24) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 19-A.Thielen for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 36:42) — (6:42) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 4-D.Chark for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
K.Cousins led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) · 47 dropbacks · 66.0% completion · +14.0% CPOE · +0.50 EPA/play · +23.44 total EPA
- J.Goff (Detroit Lions) · 41 dropbacks · 65.9% completion · +2.2% CPOE · +0.41 EPA/play · +17.01 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.047 | +0.158 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.7% | 44.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.345 | +0.415 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.633 | -0.136 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.158 | -0.047 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.2% | 59.3% |
By the numbers
Detroit Lions held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs +0.05), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Detroit Lions: 11 drives, +13.72 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, +3.83 total EPA, 4 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.
- K. Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- K. Cousins (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 55:34 · MIN 41 · Score 0-6
(10:34) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 9-J.Williams for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 55:27 · MIN 15 · Score 0-7
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 49:06 · DET 1 · Score 6-7
(4:06) 74-O.Udoh reported in as eligible. 4-D.Cook left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 49:02 · DET 15 · Score 7-7
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 36:42 · MIN 48 · Score 7-13
(6:42) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 4-D.Chark for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 36:34 · MIN 15 · Score 7-14
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 20:48 · MIN 5 · Score 7-20
(5:48) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 8-J.Reynolds for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 20:44 · MIN 15 · Score 7-21
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 17:24 · DET 23 · Score 13-21
(2:24) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 19-A.Thielen for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 13:35 · MIN 15 · Score 13-27
(13:35) 42-J.Jackson left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 13:28 · MIN 15 · Score 13-28
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 10:52 · DET 23 · Score 16-28
(10:52) 1-G.Joseph 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 4:10 · MIN 23 · Score 16-31
(4:10) 17-M.Badgley 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 4:06 · DET 35 · Score 16-31
3-J.Fox kicks 65 yards from DET 35 to end zone, Touchback. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 2:56 · DET 15 · Score 22-31
(2:56) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 17-K.Osborn for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 2:50 · DET 15 · Score 23-31
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 0:22 · MIN 30 · Score 23-34
(:22) 17-M.Badgley 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 0:17 · DET 35 · Score 23-34
3-J.Fox kicks 65 yards from DET 35 to end zone, Touchback.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?
The Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 34-23 in Week 14, 2022 on 2022-12-11.
What was the final score of Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?
The final score was Minnesota Vikings 23, Detroit Lions 34 (MIN 23-34 DET) in Week 14, 2022 on 2022-12-11.
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 7; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 6, Detroit Lions 7; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 10, Detroit Lions 19; Final: Minnesota Vikings 23, Detroit Lions 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Williams (J. Goff pass) (Q1 55:34) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Cook (Q1 49:06) Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Chark (J. Goff pass) (Q2 36:42) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Reynolds (J. Goff pass) (Q3 20:48) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Thielen (K. Cousins pass) (Q3 17:24) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Jackson (Q4 13:35) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Osborn (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 2:56) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Joseph (Q4 10:52, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Badgley (Q4 4:10, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Fox (Q4 4:06, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Badgley (Q4 0:22, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Fox (Q4 0:17, 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?
K. Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 66.0% completion, +14.0% CPOE, +0.50 EPA per dropback, +23.44 total passing EPA. J. Goff (Detroit Lions), 65.9% completion, +2.2% CPOE, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +17.01 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?
K. Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) led the game in total EPA with +23.44 on passing plays. across 47 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.89 EPA): (1:06) 74-O.Udoh reported in as eligible. 4-D.Cook sacked at DET 6 for -3 yards (96-I.Buggs). FUMBLES (96-I.Buggs) [96-I.Buggs], touched at DET 8, RECOVERED by DET-31-K.Joseph at D. The biggest win-probability swing was -17.8%.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 10-2 Now 10-3 L
Detroit Lions
Entered 5-7 Now 6-7 W
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