Game story
In Week 2 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-09-19, the Philadelphia Eagles took care of business against the Minnesota Vikings, pulling away with a 24–7 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) paced the passing game, with -12.50 total EPA, and -7.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.32 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+11.0% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Philadelphia Eagles changed the game: (11:47) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short left to 11-A.Brown to MIN 31 for 19 yards (22-H.Smith, 24-C.Bynum).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 7 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Hurts · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +7.32 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 2 Q. Watkins · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +6.36 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.18 EPA/play
- 3 D. Smith · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.67 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 4 A. Brown · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.31 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 5 D. Goedert · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.96 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 6 K. Osborn · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.85 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
- 7 J. Hurts · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +2.75 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 8 M. Sanders · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +2.17 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Hurts — PHI · Passing
J. Hurts posted the highest total EPA (+7.32) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Philadelphia Eagles's efficiency. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.17 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.14 EPA) came from Philadelphia Eagles: (3:26) 4-J.Elliott 41 yard field goal is BLOCKED (7-P.Peterson), Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs, RECOVERED by MIN-29-K.Boyd at MIN 43. 29-K.Boyd to PHI 30 for 27 yards (8-A.Siposs).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Philadelphia Eagles — J. Hurts
- Philadelphia Eagles — Q. Watkins (J. Hurts pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — I. Smith (K. Cousins pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — J. Hurts
Field goals
- Philadelphia Eagles — J. Elliott
- Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the MIN 3 (Q1 54:14) — (9:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q1 54:09).
The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 20–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the MIN 53 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep left to 16-Q.Watkins for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 44:52) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the PHI 2 (Q2 39:43) — (9:43) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 84-I.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 39:39) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the MIN 26 (Q2 32:09) — (2:09) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts right end for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 31:58) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the MIN 20 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 4-J.Elliott 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal (Q2 30:00) — END QUARTER 2.
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 56:47) — (11:47) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short left to 11-A.Brown to MIN 31 for 19 yards (22-H.Smith, 24-C.Bynum).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep left to 16-Q.Watkins for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 39:43) — (9:43) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 84-I.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 38:07) — (8:07) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts scrambles left end ran ob at PHI 22 for 8 yards (58-J.Hicks). PENALTY on MIN-3-C.Dantzler, Illegal Contact, 5 yards, enforced at PHI 22.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 25:01) — (10:01) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle intended for 18-J.Jefferson INTERCEPTED by 2-D.Slay [97-J.Hargrave] at PHI 0. 2-D.Slay to PHI 19 for 19 yards (56-G.Bradbury). Penalty on MIN-72-E.Clevel
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 18:26) — (3:26) 4-J.Elliott 41 yard field goal is BLOCKED (7-P.Peterson), Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs, RECOVERED by MIN-29-K.Boyd at MIN 43. 29-K.Boyd to PHI 30 for 27 yards (8-A.Siposs).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 7:36) — (7:36) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short right intended for 14-K.Gainwell INTERCEPTED by 58-J.Hicks at PHI 28. 58-J.Hicks to PHI 9 for 19 yards (68-J.Mailata).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 25:01) — (10:01) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle intended for 18-J.Jefferson INTERCEPTED by 2-D.Slay [97-J.Hargrave] at PHI 0. 2-D.Slay to PHI 19 for 19 yards (56-G.Bradbury). Penalty on MIN-72-E.Clevel
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep left to 16-Q.Watkins for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
K.Cousins led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) · 52 dropbacks · 51.9% completion · -7.5% CPOE · -0.24 EPA/play · -12.50 total EPA
- J.Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) · 43 dropbacks · 60.5% completion · +15.0% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +7.32 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Philadelphia Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.189 | +0.047 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.8% | 46.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.240 | +0.170 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.004 | +0.154 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.047 | +0.189 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.4% | 54.2% |
By the numbers
Philadelphia Eagles held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.19), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Minnesota Vikings: 10 drives, -13.62 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 10 drives, +4.17 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.
- J. Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- K. Cousins (MIN) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- J. Hurts (PHI) 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.
- Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 54:14 · MIN 3 · Score 0-6
(9:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 54:09 · MIN 15 · Score 0-7
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs. PENALTY on MIN-7-P.Peterson, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · MIN 53 · Score 0-13
(15:00) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep left to 16-Q.Watkins for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 44:52 · MIN 15 · Score 0-14
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 39:43 · PHI 2 · Score 6-14
(9:43) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 84-I.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 39:39 · PHI 15 · Score 7-14
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 32:09 · MIN 26 · Score 7-20
(2:09) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts right end for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 31:58 · MIN 15 · Score 7-21
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 30:03 · MIN 20 · Score 7-24
(:03) 4-J.Elliott 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 30:00 · Score 7-24
END QUARTER 2
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Philadelphia Eagles?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Minnesota Vikings 24-7 in Week 2, 2022 on 2022-09-19.
What was the final score of Minnesota Vikings vs Philadelphia Eagles?
The final score was Minnesota Vikings 7, Philadelphia Eagles 24 (MIN 7-24 PHI) in Week 2, 2022 on 2022-09-19.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 0, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 7, Philadelphia Eagles 20; Final: Minnesota Vikings 7, Philadelphia Eagles 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Hurts (Q1 54:14) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — Q. Watkins (J. Hurts pass) (Q2 45:00) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — I. Smith (K. Cousins pass) (Q2 39:43) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Hurts (Q2 32:09) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q2 30:03, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — unlisted player (Q2 30:00, 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?
K. Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 51.9% completion, -7.5% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -12.50 total passing EPA. J. Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles), 60.5% completion, +15.0% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +7.32 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Minnesota Vikings vs Philadelphia Eagles?
J. Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) led the game in total EPA with +7.32 on passing plays. across 43 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.14 EPA): (3:26) 4-J.Elliott 41 yard field goal is BLOCKED (7-P.Peterson), Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs, RECOVERED by MIN-29-K.Boyd at MIN 43. 29-K.Boyd to PHI 30 for 27 yards (8-A.. The biggest win-probability swing was +11.0%.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
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