Who won Minnesota Vikings vs LA on 2009-10-11?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the LA 38-10 in Week 5, 2009.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs LA?

B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.66 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (-3.81 EPA): (9:51) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle intended for 87-B.Berrian INTERCEPTED by 55-J.Laurinaitis at MIN 32. 55-J.Laurinaitis to MIN 25 for 7 yards (29-C.Taylor)..

Vikings 38–10 Rams: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 5, 2009

Q: What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs LA?

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 14, LA 0; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 3, LA 3; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 7, LA 0; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 14, LA 7; Final: Minnesota Vikings 38, LA 10.

Q: Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs LA?

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q1 10:23) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Allen (Q1 8:14) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — V. Shiancoe (B. Favre pass) (Q3 9:21) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q4 10:07) LA touchdown — D. Avery (M. Bulger pass) (Q4 6:52) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Taylor (Q4 2:00) LA field goal — C. Massey (Q2 7:41, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 5:40, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs LA?

K. Boller (LA), 60.6% completion, -2.0% CPOE, -0.35 EPA per dropback, -11.45 total passing EPA. B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings), 66.7% completion, +13.2% CPOE, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +10.66 total passing EPA.

Game story

The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Los Angeles Rams 38–10 in Week 5 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-10-11, a matchup that controlled the game from start to finish. The decisive swing (-23.1% win probability) came in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Rams swung the momentum.

In Week 5 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-10-11, the Minnesota Vikings took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 38–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

K. Boller (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with -11.45 total EPA, and -2.0% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.66 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-23.1% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (8:14) 12-K.Boller sacked at MIN 48 for -13 yards. FUMBLES [93-K.Williams], RECOVERED by MIN-69-J.Allen at MIN 48. 69-J.Allen for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. St. Louis challenged the fumble ruling, and the p

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Minnesota Vikings	14	3	7	14	0	38
Los Angeles Rams	0	3	0	7	0	10

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1 B. Favre · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +10.66 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
2 D. Avery · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +6.77 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
3 T. Jackson · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +5.96 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.99 EPA/play
4 V. Shiancoe · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.98 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
5 M. Bulger · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +4.75 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
6 C. Taylor · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.53 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
7 P. Harvin · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.50 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
8 S. Rice · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.69 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

B. Favre — MIN · Passing

B. Favre posted the highest total EPA (+10.66) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Minnesota Vikings's efficiency. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.

The signature play (-10.77 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (8:14) 12-K.Boller sacked at MIN 48 for -13 yards. FUMBLES [93-K.Williams], RECOVERED by MIN-69-J.Allen at MIN 48. 69-J.Allen for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. St. Louis challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Tim

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (Q1 55:23)
Minnesota Vikings — J. Allen (Q1 53:14)
Minnesota Vikings — V. Shiancoe (B. Favre pass) (Q3 24:21)
Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (Q4 10:07)
Los Angeles Rams — D. Avery (M. Bulger pass) (Q4 6:52)
Minnesota Vikings — C. Taylor (Q4 2:00)

Field goals

Los Angeles Rams — C. Massey (Q2 37:41)
Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell (Q2 35:40)

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 14–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LA 5 (Q1 55:23) — (10:23) 28-A.Peterson left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 55:17) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 35 (Q1 53:14); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 53:00) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the MIN 11 (Q2 37:41) — (7:41) 3-Josh.Brown 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the LA 29 (Q2 35:40) — (5:40) 8-R.Longwell 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LA 13 (Q3 24:21) — (9:21) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 81-V.Shiancoe for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-95-C.Ryan, Defensive Offside, declined.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 24:15) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LA 7 (Q4 10:07) — (10:07) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 10:01) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the MIN 27 (Q4 6:52) — (6:52) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass deep right to 17-D.Avery for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 6:45) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 29-C.Taylor right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 1:55) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

Los Angeles Rams (Q1 53:14) — (8:14) 12-K.Boller sacked at MIN 48 for -13 yards. FUMBLES [93-K.Williams], RECOVERED by MIN-69-J.Allen at MIN 48. 69-J.Allen for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. St. Louis challenged the fumble ruling, and the p [WPA -23.1% · EPA -10.77]
Los Angeles Rams (Q2 41:56) — (11:56) 39-S.Jackson right guard to MIN 2 for -1 yards (94-P.Williams). FUMBLES (94-P.Williams), RECOVERED by MIN-69-J.Allen at MIN 4. 69-J.Allen to MIN 4 for no gain (14-K.Burton). Penalty on LA-63-J [WPA -11.2% · EPA -5.87]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 57:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 12-P.Harvin to LA 30 for 22 yards (55-J.Laurinaitis). [WPA +10.2% · EPA +3.05]
Los Angeles Rams (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 12-K.Boller pass short right to 46-D.Fells to MIN 3 for 5 yards (52-C.Greenway). FUMBLES (52-C.Greenway), RECOVERED by MIN-56-E.Henderson at MIN 2. 56-E.Henderson to MIN 8 for 6 yards (12-K.Bol [WPA -10.2% · EPA -4.68]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 55:56) — (10:56) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 12-P.Harvin pushed ob at LA 5 for 24 yards (32-B.Fletcher). [WPA +6.4% · EPA +2.20]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

Los Angeles Rams (Q1 53:14) — (8:14) 12-K.Boller sacked at MIN 48 for -13 yards. FUMBLES [93-K.Williams], RECOVERED by MIN-69-J.Allen at MIN 48. 69-J.Allen for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. St. Louis challenged the fumble ruling, and the p [WPA -23.1% · EPA -10.77]
Los Angeles Rams (Q2 41:56) — (11:56) 39-S.Jackson right guard to MIN 2 for -1 yards (94-P.Williams). FUMBLES (94-P.Williams), RECOVERED by MIN-69-J.Allen at MIN 4. 69-J.Allen to MIN 4 for no gain (14-K.Burton). Penalty on LA-63-J [WPA -11.2% · EPA -5.87]
Los Angeles Rams (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 12-K.Boller pass short right to 46-D.Fells to MIN 3 for 5 yards (52-C.Greenway). FUMBLES (52-C.Greenway), RECOVERED by MIN-56-E.Henderson at MIN 2. 56-E.Henderson to MIN 8 for 6 yards (12-K.Bol [WPA -10.2% · EPA -4.68]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 3:20) — (3:20) (Shotgun) 7-T.Jackson pass short right to 29-C.Taylor to LA 3 for 33 yards (21-O.Atogwe). PENALTY on LA-43-C.Dahl, Roughing the Passer, 2 yards, enforced at LA 3. [WPA +0.1% · EPA +4.23]

Quarterback report card

K.Boller led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

K.Boller (Los Angeles Rams) · 33 dropbacks · 60.6% completion · -2.0% CPOE · -0.35 EPA/play · -11.45 total EPA
B.Favre (Minnesota Vikings) · 27 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +13.2% CPOE · +0.39 EPA/play · +10.66 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

Stat	Minnesota Vikings	Los Angeles Rams
Offensive EPA/play	+0.332	-0.130
Offensive success rate	56.1%	46.5%
Pass EPA/play	+0.554	-0.167
Rush EPA/play	+0.084	-0.190
Defensive EPA/play	+0.130	-0.332
Defensive success rate	53.5%	43.9%

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.33 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Los Angeles Rams: 10 drives, -11.16 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 10 drives, +21.92 total EPA, 5 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.
B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
B. Favre (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.

Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 55:23 · LA 5 · Score 6-0
(10:23) 28-A.Peterson left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 55:17 · LA 2 · Score 7-0
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 53:14 · MIN 35 · Score 13-0
(8:14) 12-K.Boller sacked at MIN 48 for -13 yards. FUMBLES [93-K.Williams], RECOVERED by MIN-69-J.Allen at MIN 48. 69-J.Allen for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. St. Louis
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 53:00 · LA 2 · Score 14-0
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 37:41 · MIN 11 · Score 14-3
(7:41) 3-Josh.Brown 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 35:40 · LA 29 · Score 17-3
(5:40) 8-R.Longwell 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 24:21 · LA 13 · Score 23-3
(9:21) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 81-V.Shiancoe for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-95-C.Ryan, Defensive Offside, declined.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 24:15 · LA 2 · Score 24-3
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 10:07 · LA 7 · Score 30-3
(10:07) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 10:01 · LA 2 · Score 31-3
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 6:52 · MIN 27 · Score 31-9
(6:52) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass deep right to 17-D.Avery for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 6:45 · MIN 2 · Score 31-10
3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · LA 1 · Score 37-10
(2:00) 29-C.Taylor right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 1:55 · LA 2 · Score 38-10
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Rams?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Los Angeles Rams 38-10 in Week 5, 2009 on 2009-10-11.

What was the final score of Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Rams?

The final score was Minnesota Vikings 38, Los Angeles Rams 10 (MIN 38-10 LA) in Week 5, 2009 on 2009-10-11.

What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Rams?

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 14, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 3, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 7, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 14, Los Angeles Rams 7; Final: Minnesota Vikings 38, Los Angeles Rams 10.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Rams?

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q1 55:23) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Allen (Q1 53:14) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — V. Shiancoe (B. Favre pass) (Q3 24:21) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q4 10:07) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — D. Avery (M. Bulger pass) (Q4 6:52) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Taylor (Q4 2:00) Los Angeles Rams field goal — C. Massey (Q2 37:41, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 35:40, 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?

K. Boller (Los Angeles Rams), 60.6% completion, -2.0% CPOE, -0.35 EPA per dropback, -11.45 total passing EPA. B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings), 66.7% completion, +13.2% CPOE, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +10.66 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Rams?

B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings) led the game in total EPA with +10.66 on passing plays. across 27 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-10.77 EPA): (8:14) 12-K.Boller sacked at MIN 48 for -13 yards. FUMBLES [93-K.Williams], RECOVERED by MIN-69-J.Allen at MIN 48. 69-J.Allen for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. St. Louis challenged the fumb. The biggest win-probability swing was -23.1%.

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 4-0 Now 5-0 W

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 0-4 Now 0-5 L

Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Rams: 2009 Week 5 Recap

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Game story

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Stars of the game

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