Game story
In Week 12 of the 2008 NFL season on 2008-11-23, the Minnesota Vikings took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 30–12 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with -2.15 total EPA, and -2.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Jones-Drew (Jacksonville Jaguars) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.26 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-22.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars changed the game: (14:55) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard Aborted. 63-B.Meester FUMBLES at JAX 27, RECOVERED by MIN-99-N.Harris at JAX 27. 99-N.Harris for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | 17 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 30 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Jones-Drew · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +11.26 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 2 R. Williams · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.59 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
- 3 V. Shiancoe · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.36 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 4 S. Rice · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.86 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 5 M. Lewis · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 6 B. Berrian · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +2.30 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
- 7 D. Northcutt · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.86 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 8 G. Frerotte · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +1.73 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Jones-Drew — JAX · Receiving
M. Jones-Drew posted the highest total EPA (+11.26) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Jacksonville Jaguars's efficiency. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.25 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.42 EPA) came from Jacksonville Jaguars: (14:55) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard Aborted. 63-B.Meester FUMBLES at JAX 27, RECOVERED by MIN-99-N.Harris at JAX 27. 99-N.Harris for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — N. Harris
- Minnesota Vikings — C. Taylor
- Jacksonville Jaguars — R. Williams (D. Garrard pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
- Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee
- 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 opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 17–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 72 (Q1 59:55); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 59:47) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the JAX 3 (Q1 58:25) — (13:25) 29-C.Taylor up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 58:19) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the MIN 8 (Q1 53:03) — (8:03) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass short right to 11-R.Williams for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 52:57) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the JAX 36 (Q1 51:05) — (6:05) 8-R.Longwell 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 3–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the MIN 3 (Q2 42:32) — (12:32) 10-J.Scobee 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the JAX 15 (Q3 22:47) — (7:47) 8-R.Longwell 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–2. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the JAX 4 (Q4 14:02) — (14:02) 8-R.Longwell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the JAX 16 (Q4 7:01) — (7:01) 28-A.Peterson left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 6:55) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Jacksonville Jaguars registered a safety from the JAX 93 (Q4 3:05) — (3:05) (Punt formation) 5-C.Kluwe up the middle ran ob in End Zone for -7 yards, SAFETY..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 59:55) — (14:55) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard Aborted. 63-B.Meester FUMBLES at JAX 27, RECOVERED by MIN-99-N.Harris at JAX 27. 99-N.Harris for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 32:45) — (2:45) 10-J.Scobee 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 32:36) — (2:36) 12-G.Frerotte pass deep left intended for 40-J.Kleinsasser INTERCEPTED by 43-G.Sensabaugh [93-Q.Groves] at JAX 40. 43-G.Sensabaugh to JAX 42 for 2 yards (81-V.Shiancoe). MV12 Shaken up on the p
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 53:03) — (8:03) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass short right to 11-R.Williams for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 26:55) — (11:55) 9-D.Garrard pass short right to 18-M.Jones to JAX 33 for 12 yards (26-A.Winfield) [91-R.Edwards]. FUMBLES (26-A.Winfield) [91-R.Edwards], RECOVERED by MIN-42-D.Sharper at JAX 38. 42-D.Sharper
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 59:55) — (14:55) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard Aborted. 63-B.Meester FUMBLES at JAX 27, RECOVERED by MIN-99-N.Harris at JAX 27. 99-N.Harris for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 59:47) — 8-R.Longwell kicks 62 yards from MIN 30 to JAX 8. 38-B.Witherspoon to JAX 28 for 20 yards (23-C.Griffin). FUMBLES (23-C.Griffin), RECOVERED by MIN-55-D.Thomas at JAX 28. 55-D.Thomas to JAX 28 for no g
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 26:55) — (11:55) 9-D.Garrard pass short right to 18-M.Jones to JAX 33 for 12 yards (26-A.Winfield) [91-R.Edwards]. FUMBLES (26-A.Winfield) [91-R.Edwards], RECOVERED by MIN-42-D.Sharper at JAX 38. 42-D.Sharper
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 32:45) — (2:45) 10-J.Scobee 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
Quarterback report card
D.Garrard led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 57 dropbacks · 47.4% completion · -2.1% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -2.15 total EPA
- G.Frerotte (Minnesota Vikings) · 27 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · +0.0% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -4.32 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Jacksonville Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.005 | -0.247 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.5% | 40.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.160 | -0.038 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.154 | -1.000 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.247 | -0.005 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.3% | 60.5% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.25), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 12 drives, -21.25 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, +0.35 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Minnesota Vikings leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- M. Jones-Drew (Jacksonville Jaguars) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 59:55 · MIN 72 · Score 6-0
(14:55) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard Aborted. 63-B.Meester FUMBLES at JAX 27, RECOVERED by MIN-99-N.Harris at JAX 27. 99-N.Harris for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 59:47 · JAX 2 · Score 7-0
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 58:25 · JAX 3 · Score 13-0
(13:25) 29-C.Taylor up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 58:19 · JAX 2 · Score 14-0
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 53:03 · MIN 8 · Score 14-6
(8:03) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass short right to 11-R.Williams for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 52:57 · MIN 2 · Score 14-7
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 51:05 · JAX 36 · Score 17-7
(6:05) 8-R.Longwell 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 42:32 · MIN 3 · Score 17-10
(12:32) 10-J.Scobee 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 22:47 · JAX 15 · Score 20-10
(7:47) 8-R.Longwell 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 14:02 · JAX 4 · Score 23-10
(14:02) 8-R.Longwell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 7:01 · JAX 16 · Score 29-10
(7:01) 28-A.Peterson left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 6:55 · JAX 2 · Score 30-10
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Jacksonville Jaguars Safety (+2) — Q4 3:05 · JAX 93 · Score 30-12
(3:05) (Punt formation) 5-C.Kluwe up the middle ran ob in End Zone for -7 yards, SAFETY.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 30-12 in Week 12, 2008 on 2008-11-23.
What was the final score of Minnesota Vikings vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The final score was Minnesota Vikings 30, Jacksonville Jaguars 12 (MIN 30-12 JAX) in Week 12, 2008 on 2008-11-23.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 17, Jacksonville Jaguars 7; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 10, Jacksonville Jaguars 2; Final: Minnesota Vikings 30, Jacksonville Jaguars 12.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — N. Harris (Q1 59:55) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Taylor (Q1 58:25) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — R. Williams (D. Garrard pass) (Q1 53:03) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q4 7:01) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q1 51:05, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q2 42:32, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q3 22:47, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q4 14:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars), 47.4% completion, -2.1% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -2.15 total passing EPA. G. Frerotte (Minnesota Vikings), 44.4% completion, +0.0% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -4.32 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Minnesota Vikings vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
M. Jones-Drew (Jacksonville Jaguars) led the game in total EPA with +11.26 on receiving plays. across 9 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.42 EPA): (14:55) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard Aborted. 63-B.Meester FUMBLES at JAX 27, RECOVERED by MIN-99-N.Harris at JAX 27. 99-N.Harris for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -22.2%.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 5-5 Now 6-5 W
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 4-6 Now 4-7 L
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