Game story
In Week 7 of the 2016 NFL season on 2016-10-23, the Philadelphia Eagles took care of business against the Minnesota Vikings, pulling away with a 21–10 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. Bradford (Minnesota Vikings) paced the passing game, with -21.22 total EPA, and -0.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Patterson (Minnesota Vikings) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.77 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+20.0% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Philadelphia Eagles changed the game: 3-B.Walsh kicks 63 yards from MIN 35 to PHI 2. 13-J.Huff for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 11 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Patterson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.77 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 2 J. Huff · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.02 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 3 R. Mathews · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.53 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
- 4 D. Sproles · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +0.96 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 5 D. Green-Beckham · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +0.59 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 6 S. Bradford · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +0.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.00 EPA/play
- 7 J. McKinnon · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · -0.16 total EPA · 11 snaps · -0.01 EPA/play
- 8 Z. Ertz · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · -0.20 total EPA · 3 snaps · -0.07 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Patterson — MIN · Receiving
C. Patterson posted the highest total EPA (+6.77) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Minnesota Vikings's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.97 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.94 EPA) came from Philadelphia Eagles: (7:00) 11-C.Wentz FUMBLES (Aborted) at PHI 34, RECOVERED by MIN-55-A.Barr at PHI 17. 55-A.Barr to PHI 17 for no gain (11-C.Wentz).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Philadelphia Eagles — J. Huff
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Green-Beckham (C. Wentz pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — C. Patterson (S. Bradford pass)
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh
- Philadelphia Eagles — C. Sturgis
- Philadelphia Eagles — C. Sturgis
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 11–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the PHI 30 (Q2 39:05) — (9:05) 3-B.Walsh 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the MIN 35 (Q2 39:01) — 3-B.Walsh kicks 63 yards from MIN 35 to PHI 2. 13-J.Huff for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles registered a safety from the MIN 1 (Q2 38:48) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-C.Wentz rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the MIN 17 (Q2 30:10) — (:10) 6-C.Sturgis 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones..
The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the MIN 5 (Q3 20:49) — (5:49) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 18-D.Green-Beckham for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q3 20:45) — 6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the MIN 2 (Q4 6:10) — (6:10) 6-C.Sturgis 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the PHI 14 (Q4 0:37); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q4 0:34) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 39:01) — 3-B.Walsh kicks 63 yards from MIN 35 to PHI 2. 13-J.Huff for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 51:49) — (6:49) 8-S.Bradford sacked at PHI 25 for -8 yards (98-C.Barwin). FUMBLES (98-C.Barwin) [75-V.Curry], RECOVERED by PHI-27-M.Jenkins at PHI 24. 27-M.Jenkins for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 52:00) — (7:00) 11-C.Wentz FUMBLES (Aborted) at PHI 34, RECOVERED by MIN-55-A.Barr at PHI 17. 55-A.Barr to PHI 17 for no gain (11-C.Wentz).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 32:51) — (2:51) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford sacked at PHI 41 for -10 yards (23-R.McLeod). FUMBLES (23-R.McLeod) [95-M.Kendricks], RECOVERED by PHI-94-B.Allen at PHI 38. 94-B.Allen to PHI 48 for 10 yards (72-J.Long)
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 54:41) — (9:41) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right intended for 87-B.Celek INTERCEPTED by 34-A.Sendejo at PHI 18. 34-A.Sendejo to PHI 2 for 16 yards (11-C.Wentz; 76-A.Barbre).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 52:00) — (7:00) 11-C.Wentz FUMBLES (Aborted) at PHI 34, RECOVERED by MIN-55-A.Barr at PHI 17. 55-A.Barr to PHI 17 for no gain (11-C.Wentz).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 51:49) — (6:49) 8-S.Bradford sacked at PHI 25 for -8 yards (98-C.Barwin). FUMBLES (98-C.Barwin) [75-V.Curry], RECOVERED by PHI-27-M.Jenkins at PHI 24. 27-M.Jenkins for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 39:01) — 3-B.Walsh kicks 63 yards from MIN 35 to PHI 2. 13-J.Huff for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 54:41) — (9:41) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right intended for 87-B.Celek INTERCEPTED by 34-A.Sendejo at PHI 18. 34-A.Sendejo to PHI 2 for 16 yards (11-C.Wentz; 76-A.Barbre).
Quarterback report card
S.Bradford led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S.Bradford (Minnesota Vikings) · 49 dropbacks · 49.0% completion · -0.2% CPOE · -0.43 EPA/play · -21.22 total EPA
- C.Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) · 30 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · -7.2% CPOE · -0.22 EPA/play · -6.65 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Philadelphia Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.233 | -0.134 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.8% | 43.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.433 | -0.222 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.128 | -0.497 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.134 | +0.233 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.2% | 62.2% |
By the numbers
Philadelphia Eagles held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.13 vs -0.23), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Minnesota Vikings: 12 drives, -20.98 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 13 drives, -9.77 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Philadelphia Eagles leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- C. Patterson (Minnesota Vikings) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- C. Wentz (PHI) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 39:05 · PHI 30 · Score 3-0
(9:05) 3-B.Walsh 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 39:01 · MIN 35 · Score 3-6
3-B.Walsh kicks 63 yards from MIN 35 to PHI 2. 13-J.Huff for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles Safety (+2) — Q2 38:48 · MIN 1 · Score 3-8
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-C.Wentz rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 30:10 · MIN 17 · Score 3-11
(:10) 6-C.Sturgis 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 20:49 · MIN 5 · Score 3-17
(5:49) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 18-D.Green-Beckham for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 20:45 · MIN 15 · Score 3-18
6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 6:10 · MIN 2 · Score 3-21
(6:10) 6-C.Sturgis 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 0:37 · PHI 14 · Score 9-21
(:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short middle to 84-C.Patterson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PHI-23-R.McLeod, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 0:34 · PHI 15 · Score 10-21
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Philadelphia Eagles?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Minnesota Vikings 21-10 in Week 7, 2016 on 2016-10-23.
What was the final score of Minnesota Vikings vs Philadelphia Eagles?
The final score was Minnesota Vikings 10, Philadelphia Eagles 21 (MIN 10-21 PHI) in Week 7, 2016 on 2016-10-23.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Q2: Minnesota Vikings 3, Philadelphia Eagles 11; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 0, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 7, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Final: Minnesota Vikings 10, Philadelphia Eagles 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Huff (Q2 39:01) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Green-Beckham (C. Wentz pass) (Q3 20:49) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Patterson (S. Bradford pass) (Q4 0:37) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q2 39:05, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — C. Sturgis (Q2 30:10, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — C. Sturgis (Q4 6:10, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Philadelphia Eagles?
S. Bradford (Minnesota Vikings), 49.0% completion, -0.2% CPOE, -0.43 EPA per dropback, -21.22 total passing EPA. C. Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles), 53.3% completion, -7.2% CPOE, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -6.65 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Minnesota Vikings vs Philadelphia Eagles?
C. Patterson (Minnesota Vikings) led the game in total EPA with +6.77 on receiving plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.94 EPA): (7:00) 11-C.Wentz FUMBLES (Aborted) at PHI 34, RECOVERED by MIN-55-A.Barr at PHI 17. 55-A.Barr to PHI 17 for no gain (11-C.Wentz).. The biggest win-probability swing was +20.0%.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 5-0 Now 5-1 L
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W
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