Game story
In Week 15 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-12-10, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Minnesota Vikings, pulling away with a 40–29 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 27 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) paced the passing game, with +15.11 total EPA.
On the individual side, K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +21.64 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+54.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: M.Berger kicks 78 yards from MIN 30 to STL -8. D.Blevins, Touchback.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 7 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 29 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 14 | 6 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 40 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Warner · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +21.64 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 2 D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +15.11 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 3 T. Holt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +8.03 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 4 M. Faulk · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +6.55 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 5 M. Faulk · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.45 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 6 R. Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.33 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 7 J. McWilliams · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.15 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 8 R. Proehl · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.14 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
K. Warner — LA · Passing
K. Warner posted the highest total EPA (+21.64) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.62 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.11 EPA) came from Minnesota Vikings: (2:34) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q1 53:58) — (8:58) M.Faulk left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 53:56) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q1 49:57) — (4:57) M.Faulk left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 49:54) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–6. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the MIN 8 (Q2 43:52) — (13:52) J.Wilkins 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LA 22 (Q2 37:20) — (7:20) D.Culpepper pass to J.McWilliams for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 37:14) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the MIN 1 (Q2 31:13) — (1:13) J.Wilkins 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–13. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LA 8 (Q3 26:25) — (11:25) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 26:20) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the MIN 5 (Q3 23:24) — (8:24) M.Faulk left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q3 19:40) — (4:40) M.Faulk left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 19:36) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LA 2 (Q3 15:37) — (:37) D.Culpepper pass to C.Carter for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 15:32) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. PENALTY on STL-D.Bly, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 8–7. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the MIN 6 (Q4 8:17) — (8:17) J.Watson right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 8:10) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LA 32 (Q4 2:34) — (2:34) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings registered a safety from the LA 2 (Q4 2:27) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 60:00) — M.Berger kicks 78 yards from MIN 30 to STL -8. D.Blevins, Touchback.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 26:25) — (11:25) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 52:16) — (7:16) M.Berger punts 45 yards to STL 26, Center-M.Palmer. A.Hakim to MIN 39 for 35 yards (K.Wong).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 51:21) — (6:21) K.Warner pass to J.Robinson to MIN 8 for 27 yards (R.Griffith, E.McDaniel).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 25:03) — (10:03) K.Warner pass to T.Holt to MIN 25 for 22 yards (R.Griffith).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 2:34) — (2:34) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 37:20) — (7:20) D.Culpepper pass to J.McWilliams for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 33:04) — (3:04) K.Warner pass to R.Proehl to MIN 33 for 10 yards (K.Wong).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 26:31) — (11:31) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass incomplete to J.McWilliams. PENALTY on STL-D.Bush, Defensive Pass Interference, 14 yards, enforced at STL 22 - No Play.
Quarterback report card
D.Culpepper led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) · 43 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · +0.35 EPA/play · +15.11 total EPA
- K.Warner (Los Angeles Rams) · 35 dropbacks · 77.1% completion · +0.62 EPA/play · +21.64 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.221 | +0.299 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.1% | 52.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.373 | +0.618 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.101 | +0.143 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.299 | -0.221 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.8% | 51.9% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Rams held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.30 vs +0.22), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Los Angeles Rams: 10 drives, +27.47 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 9 drives, +17.92 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Rams leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) 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.
- Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 53:58 · MIN 1 · Score 0-6
(8:58) M.Faulk left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 53:56 · MIN 2 · Score 0-7
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 49:57 · MIN 1 · Score 0-13
(4:57) M.Faulk left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 49:54 · MIN 2 · Score 0-14
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 43:52 · MIN 8 · Score 0-17
(13:52) J.Wilkins 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 37:20 · LA 22 · Score 6-17
(7:20) D.Culpepper pass to J.McWilliams for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 37:14 · LA 2 · Score 7-17
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 31:13 · MIN 1 · Score 7-20
(1:13) J.Wilkins 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 26:25 · LA 8 · Score 13-20
(11:25) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 26:20 · LA 2 · Score 14-20
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 23:24 · MIN 5 · Score 14-26
(8:24) M.Faulk left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 19:40 · MIN 1 · Score 14-32
(4:40) M.Faulk left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 19:36 · MIN 2 · Score 14-33
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 15:37 · LA 2 · Score 20-33
(:37) D.Culpepper pass to C.Carter for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 15:32 · LA 2 · Score 21-33
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. PENALTY on STL-D.Bly, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 8:17 · MIN 6 · Score 21-39
(8:17) J.Watson right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 8:10 · MIN 2 · Score 21-40
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 2:34 · LA 32 · Score 27-40
(2:34) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings Safety (+2) — Q4 2:27 · LA 2 · Score 29-40
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Minnesota Vikings 40-29 in Week 15, 2000 on 2000-12-10.
What was the final score of Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Minnesota Vikings 29, Los Angeles Rams 40 (MIN 29-40 LA) in Week 15, 2000 on 2000-12-10.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 0, Los Angeles Rams 14; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 7, Los Angeles Rams 6; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 14, Los Angeles Rams 13; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 8, Los Angeles Rams 7; Final: Minnesota Vikings 29, Los Angeles Rams 40.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Rams?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 53:58) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 49:57) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 37:20) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 26:25) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 23:24) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 19:40) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 15:37) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 8:17) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 2:34) Los Angeles Rams field goal — unlisted player (Q2 43:52, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — unlisted player (Q2 31:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Rams?
D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 48.8% completion, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +15.11 total passing EPA. K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams), 77.1% completion, +0.62 EPA per dropback, +21.64 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Rams?
K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +21.64 on passing plays. across 35 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.11 EPA): (2:34) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +54.2%.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 11-2 Now 11-3 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 8-5 Now 9-5 W
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