Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Chargers?

K. Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.17 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (-4.91 EPA): (1:02) 8-K.Cousins pass short left intended for 31-A.Abdullah INTERCEPTED by 54-M.Ingram at LAC 34. 54-M.Ingram to LAC 43 for 9 yards (65-P.Elflein; 56-G.Bradbury)..

Vikings 39–10 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 15, 2019

Game story

The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 39–10 in Week 15 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-12-15, a matchup that controlled the game from start to finish. The decisive swing (-40.8% win probability) came in the second quarter when Los Angeles Chargers swung the momentum.

In Week 15 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-12-15, the Minnesota Vikings took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 39–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with -17.40 total EPA, and +9.4% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, K. Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.17 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-40.8% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at MIN 36 for -10 yards (99-D.Hunter). FUMBLES (99-D.Hunter) [99-D.Hunter], touched at MIN 38, RECOVERED by MIN-95-I.Odenigbo at MIN 44. 95-I.Odenigbo for 56 yards,

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Minnesota Vikings	6	13	6	14	0	39
Los Angeles Chargers	3	7	0	0	0	10

Stars of the game

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

1 K. Cousins · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +9.17 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
2 K. Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +8.63 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
3 S. Diggs · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.07 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
4 K. Rudolph · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.60 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
5 A. Thielen · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
6 M. Boone · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +1.66 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
7 O. Johnson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.46 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
8 O. Johnson · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +0.31 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.31 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 (+9.17) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Minnesota Vikings's efficiency. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.

The signature play (-10.02 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at MIN 36 for -10 yards (99-D.Hunter). FUMBLES (99-D.Hunter) [99-D.Hunter], touched at MIN 38, RECOVERED by MIN-95-I.Odenigbo at MIN 44. 95-I.Odenigbo for 56 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 — I. Smith (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 54:18)
Los Angeles Chargers — M. Williams (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 38:46)
Minnesota Vikings — I. Odenigbo (Q2 30:23)
Minnesota Vikings — M. Boone (Q4 10:30)
Minnesota Vikings — M. Boone (Q4 8:48)

Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — M. Badgley (Q1 49:40)
Minnesota Vikings — D. Bailey (Q2 45:00)
Minnesota Vikings — D. Bailey (Q2 34:22)
Minnesota Vikings — D. Bailey (Q3 27:41)
Minnesota Vikings — D. Bailey (Q3 22:10)

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 6–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q1 54:18) — (9:18) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 84-I.Smith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the MIN 23 (Q1 49:40) — (4:40) 4-M.Badgley 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long..

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 13–7. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the LAC 7 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 5-D.Bailey 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q2 38:46); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 38:42) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the LAC 26 (Q2 34:22) — (4:22) 5-D.Bailey 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 26 (Q2 30:23); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 30:07) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 6–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the LAC 20 (Q3 27:41) — (12:41) 5-D.Bailey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the LAC 9 (Q3 22:10) — (7:10) 5-D.Bailey 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LAC 8 (Q4 10:30) — (10:30) 23-M.Boone up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 10:25) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q4 8:48) — (8:48) 23-M.Boone up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 8:45) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt..

Turning points

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

Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 30:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at MIN 36 for -10 yards (99-D.Hunter). FUMBLES (99-D.Hunter) [99-D.Hunter], touched at MIN 38, RECOVERED by MIN-95-I.Odenigbo at MIN 44. 95-I.Odenigbo for 56 yards, [WPA -40.8% · EPA -10.02]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 31:02) — (1:02) 8-K.Cousins pass short left intended for 31-A.Abdullah INTERCEPTED by 54-M.Ingram at LAC 34. 54-M.Ingram to LAC 43 for 9 yards (65-P.Elflein; 56-G.Bradbury). [WPA -18.9% · EPA -4.91]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 46:34) — (1:34) 25-M.Gordon right end to LAC 11 for no gain (99-D.Hunter). FUMBLES (99-D.Hunter), RECOVERED by MIN-22-H.Smith at LAC 11. 22-H.Smith to LAC 11 for no gain (25-M.Gordon). [WPA -16.3% · EPA -5.29]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 51:54) — (6:54) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 81-M.Williams to MIN 29 for 39 yards (21-M.Hughes) [91-S.Weatherly]. [WPA +11.6% · EPA +4.00]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 32:06) — (2:06) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle intended for 81-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith at LAC 49. 22-H.Smith to LAC 49 for no gain (16-A.Patton). [WPA -11.4% · EPA -2.50]

Impact plays

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

Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 30:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at MIN 36 for -10 yards (99-D.Hunter). FUMBLES (99-D.Hunter) [99-D.Hunter], touched at MIN 38, RECOVERED by MIN-95-I.Odenigbo at MIN 44. 95-I.Odenigbo for 56 yards, [WPA -40.8% · EPA -10.02]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 10:25) — (10:25) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 86-H.Henry to LAC 30 for 5 yards (54-E.Kendricks). FUMBLES (54-E.Kendricks), RECOVERED by MIN-26-T.Waynes at LAC 30. 26-T.Waynes to LAC 10 for 20 yard [WPA -0.3% · EPA -6.29]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 30:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 25-M.Gordon to LAC 31 for 6 yards (93-S.Stephen). FUMBLES (93-S.Stephen), RECOVERED by MIN-99-D.Hunter at LAC 30. 99-D.Hunter to LAC 26 for 4 yards ( [WPA -8.4% · EPA -5.68]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 46:34) — (1:34) 25-M.Gordon right end to LAC 11 for no gain (99-D.Hunter). FUMBLES (99-D.Hunter), RECOVERED by MIN-22-H.Smith at LAC 11. 22-H.Smith to LAC 11 for no gain (25-M.Gordon). [WPA -16.3% · EPA -5.29]

Quarterback report card

P.Rivers led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 42 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +9.4% CPOE · -0.41 EPA/play · -17.40 total EPA
K.Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) · 27 dropbacks · 70.4% completion · +12.5% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +9.17 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

Stat	Minnesota Vikings	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.093	-0.390
Offensive success rate	44.4%	40.8%
Pass EPA/play	+0.340	-0.414
Rush EPA/play	-0.051	-0.552
Defensive EPA/play	+0.390	-0.093
Defensive success rate	59.2%	55.6%

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.39), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, -29.64 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 12 drives, +7.51 total EPA, 7 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.
K. Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
P. Rivers (LAC) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
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.

Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 54:18 · LAC 1 · Score 6-0
(9:18) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 84-I.Smith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 49:40 · MIN 23 · Score 6-3
(4:40) 4-M.Badgley 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 45:00 · LAC 7 · Score 9-3
(15:00) 5-D.Bailey 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 38:46 · MIN 2 · Score 9-9
(8:46) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 81-M.Williams for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 38:42 · MIN 15 · Score 9-10
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 34:22 · LAC 26 · Score 12-10
(4:22) 5-D.Bailey 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 30:23 · MIN 26 · Score 18-10
(:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at MIN 36 for -10 yards (99-D.Hunter). FUMBLES (99-D.Hunter) [99-D.Hunter], touched at MIN 38, RECOVERED by MIN-95-I.Odenigbo
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 30:07 · LAC 15 · Score 19-10
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 27:41 · LAC 20 · Score 22-10
(12:41) 5-D.Bailey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 22:10 · LAC 9 · Score 25-10
(7:10) 5-D.Bailey 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 10:30 · LAC 8 · Score 31-10
(10:30) 23-M.Boone up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 10:25 · LAC 15 · Score 32-10
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 8:48 · LAC 2 · Score 38-10
(8:48) 23-M.Boone up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 8:45 · LAC 15 · Score 39-10
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Chargers?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Los Angeles Chargers 39-10 in Week 15, 2019 on 2019-12-15.

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

The final score was Minnesota Vikings 39, Los Angeles Chargers 10 (MIN 39-10 LAC) in Week 15, 2019 on 2019-12-15.

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

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 6, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 13, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 6, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 14, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Final: Minnesota Vikings 39, Los Angeles Chargers 10.

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

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — I. Smith (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 54:18) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Williams (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 38:46) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — I. Odenigbo (Q2 30:23) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Boone (Q4 10:30) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Boone (Q4 8:48) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — M. Badgley (Q1 49:40, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — D. Bailey (Q2 45:00, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — D. Bailey (Q2 34:22, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — D. Bailey (Q3 27:41, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — D. Bailey (Q3 22:10, 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 Chargers?

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 66.7% completion, +9.4% CPOE, -0.41 EPA per dropback, -17.40 total passing EPA. K. Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 70.4% completion, +12.5% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +9.17 total passing EPA.

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

K. Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) led the game in total EPA with +9.17 on passing plays. across 27 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-10.02 EPA): (:23) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at MIN 36 for -10 yards (99-D.Hunter). FUMBLES (99-D.Hunter) [99-D.Hunter], touched at MIN 38, RECOVERED by MIN-95-I.Odenigbo at MIN 44. 95-I.Ode. The biggest win-probability swing was -40.8%.

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 9-4 Now 10-4 W

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 5-8 Now 5-9 L

Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Chargers: 2019 Week 15 Recap

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