Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Jets
- Final score
- New York Jets 20–7 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 0–10 New York Jets at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Pennington
- Top passer
- D. Culpepper
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:05) 23-M.Bennett right tackle to NYJ 18 for 6 yards (57-M.Lewis). FUMBLES (57-M.Lewis),…
- Game date
- 2002-10-20
Game summary
The New York Jets beat the Minnesota Vikings 20–7 on 2002-10-20. C. Pennington posted a game-high +21.91 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
 New York Jets | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings
(8:21) 9-J.Hall 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(2:33) 10-C.Pennington pass to 87-L.Coles for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(7:56) NYJ #76 Elliott reports as eligible. 28-C.Martin left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-91-L.Bromell, Encroachment, declined. NYJ #28 Martin surpasses 12,000 combined career yards on the play.
9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(6:24) 9-J.Hall 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(3:09) 20-M.Williams right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
NYJNew York JetsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 8:21FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIN 20
- Score
- 0-3
(8:21) 9-J.Hall 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 2:33TD LCL. ColesPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 7
- Score
- 0-9
(2:33) 10-C.Pennington pass to 87-L.Coles for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 2:28XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 0-10
9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 7:56TD Chandler MartinPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 5
- Score
- 0-16
(7:56) NYJ #76 Elliott reports as eligible. 28-C.Martin left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-91-L.Bromell, Encroachment, declined. NYJ #28 Martin surpasses 12,000 combined career yards on the play.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 7:07XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 0-17
9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 6:24FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIN 20
- Score
- 0-20
(6:24) 9-J.Hall 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 3:09TD Mykel WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 6-20
(3:09) 20-M.Williams right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 3:06XP GAG. AndersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 7-20
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Pennington · New York Jets · Passing · +21.91 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 2S. Moss · New York Jets · Receiving · +9.87 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play
- 3L. Coles · New York Jets · Receiving · +7.65 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 4D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +5.67 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 5D. Bates · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.28 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 6B. Chamberlain · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.36 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 7W. Chrebet · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.18 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 8Mykel Williams · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.18 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
C. Pennington — NYJ · Passing
C. Pennington posted the highest total EPA (+21.91) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Jets. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.66 EPA per play.
C. Pennington's top snap (+3.21 EPA): (7:41) 10-C.Pennington pass to 83-S.Moss pushed ob at NYJ 25 for 14 yards (22-T.Carter). PENALTY on MIN-22-T.Carter, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at NYJ 25.
Biggest single play (-4.75 EPA): M. Bennett — (4:05) 23-M.Bennett right tackle to NYJ 18 for 6 yards (57-M.Lewis). FUMBLES (57-M.Lewis), RECOVERED by NYJ-55-M.Jones at NYJ 17.
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) · 44 dropbacks · 59.1% completion · +0.13 EPA/play · +5.67 total EPA
- C. Pennington (New York Jets) · 33 dropbacks · 72.7% completion · +0.66 EPA/play · +21.91 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.030 | +0.194 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.0% | 45.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.135 | +0.664 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.169 | -0.226 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.194 | -0.030 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.1% | 48.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New York Jets held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs +0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.03 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: +0.19 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: 9 drives, +2.25 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 9 drives, +14.39 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — L. Coles (C. Pennington pass)
- New York Jets — Chandler Martin
- Minnesota Vikings — Mykel Williams
Field goals
- New York Jets — Justin Hall
- New York Jets — Justin Hall
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIN 20 (Q1 8:21) — (8:21) 9-J.Hall 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the MIN 7 (Q2 2:33) — (2:33) 10-C.Pennington pass to 87-L.Coles for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 2:28) — 9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the MIN 5 (Q3 7:56); New York Jets added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 7:07) — 9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIN 20 (Q4 6:24) — (6:24) 9-J.Hall 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q4 3:09) — (3:09) 20-M.Williams right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 3:06) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 9:07) — (9:07) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 81-C.Walsh INTERCEPTED by 57-M.Lewis at NYJ 2. 57-M.Lewis to NYJ 16 for 14 yards (20-M.Williams, 76-C.Liwienski).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 7:27) — (7:27) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 84-R.Moss INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Abraham at MIN 49. 29-D.Abraham to MIN 49 for no gain (84-R.Moss).
- New York Jets (Q2 3:09) — (3:09) 10-C.Pennington pass to 28-C.Martin pushed ob at MIN 7 for 22 yards (24-W.Offord).
- New York Jets (Q2 7:41) — (7:41) 10-C.Pennington pass to 83-S.Moss pushed ob at NYJ 25 for 14 yards (22-T.Carter). PENALTY on MIN-22-T.Carter, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at NYJ 25.
- New York Jets (Q1 5:57) — (5:57) Play action fake. 10-C.Pennington pass to 87-L.Coles to MIN 8 for 21 yards (58-N.Rogers).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 4:05) — (4:05) 23-M.Bennett right tackle to NYJ 18 for 6 yards (57-M.Lewis). FUMBLES (57-M.Lewis), RECOVERED by NYJ-55-M.Jones at NYJ 17.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 9:07) — (9:07) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 81-C.Walsh INTERCEPTED by 57-M.Lewis at NYJ 2. 57-M.Lewis to NYJ 16 for 14 yards (20-M.Williams, 76-C.Liwienski).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 5:43) — (5:43) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss to NYJ 33 for 46 yards (29-D.Abraham).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 7:27) — (7:27) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 84-R.Moss INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Abraham at MIN 49. 29-D.Abraham to MIN 49 for no gain (84-R.Moss).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 8:21 · MIN 20 · Score 0-3
(8:21) 9-J.Hall 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 2:33 · MIN 7 · Score 0-9
(2:33) 10-C.Pennington pass to 87-L.Coles for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 2:28 · MIN 2 · Score 0-10
9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 7:56 · MIN 5 · Score 0-16
(7:56) NYJ #76 Elliott reports as eligible. 28-C.Martin left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-91-L.Bromell, Encroachment, declined. NYJ #28 Martin surpasses 12,000 combined career yards on - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 7:07 · MIN 2 · Score 0-17
9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 6:24 · MIN 20 · Score 0-20
(6:24) 9-J.Hall 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 3:09 · NYJ 1 · Score 6-20
(3:09) 20-M.Williams right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 3:06 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-20
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Jets earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- C. Pennington (New York Jets) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs New York Jets on 2002-10-20?
The New York Jets beat the Minnesota Vikings 20-7 in Week 7, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs New York Jets?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 0, New York Jets 3; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 0, New York Jets 7; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 0, New York Jets 7; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 7, New York Jets 3; Final: Minnesota Vikings 7, New York Jets 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs New York Jets?
New York Jets touchdown — L. Coles (C. Pennington pass) (Q2 2:33) New York Jets touchdown — C. Martin (Q3 7:56) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Williams (Q4 3:09) New York Jets field goal — J. Hall (Q1 8:21, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — J. Hall (Q4 6:24, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs New York Jets?
D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 59.1% completion, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +5.67 total passing EPA. C. Pennington (New York Jets), 72.7% completion, +0.66 EPA per dropback, +21.91 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs New York Jets?
C. Pennington (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.91 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+3.21 EPA): (7:41) 10-C.Pennington pass to 83-S.Moss pushed ob at NYJ 25 for 14 yards (22-T.Carter). PENALTY on MIN-22-T.Carter, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at NYJ 25..
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L
New York Jets
Entered 1-4 Now 2-4 W
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