Game story
In Week 7 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-10-22, the Minnesota Vikings took care of business against the Seattle Seahawks, pulling away with a 31–13 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Johnson (Minnesota Vikings) paced the passing game, with -0.48 total EPA, and +0.9% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, D. Jackson (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.90 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+19.9% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Seattle Seahawks changed the game: (10:11) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 82-D.Jackson for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | 3 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Jackson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +13.90 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.99 EPA/play
- 2 M. Robinson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.62 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.91 EPA/play
- 3 D. Branch · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.54 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
- 4 D. Hackett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.22 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 5 M. Moore · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +3.87 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.87 EPA/play
- 6 J. Wiggins · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.87 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.87 EPA/play
- 7 T. Taylor · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 8 M. Hasselbeck · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +1.58 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Jackson — SEA · Receiving
D. Jackson posted the highest total EPA (+13.90) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Seattle Seahawks's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.99 EPA per play.
The signature play (+7.81 EPA) came from Minnesota Vikings: (5:06) 29-C.Taylor left end for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — D. Jackson (M. Hasselbeck pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — M. Robinson (B. Johnson pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — J. Wiggins (M. Moore pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — C. Taylor
- Minnesota Vikings — S. Wallace
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Brown
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Brown
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the SEA 15 (Q1 56:44) — (11:44) 8-R.Longwell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the MIN 72 (Q1 55:11) — (10:11) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 82-D.Jackson for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 55:01) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the MIN 24 (Q2 44:16) — (14:16) 3-J.Brown 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the SEA 40 (Q2 38:03) — (8:03) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass deep right to 87-M.Robinson for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 37:55) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the SEA 15 (Q3 23:57) — (8:57) 30-M.Moore pass to 85-J.Wiggins for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. #14 Johnson laterals to #30 Moore who throws pass.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 23:51) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the SEA 95 (Q3 20:06) — (5:06) 29-C.Taylor left end for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 19:50) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the MIN 8 (Q4 14:15) — (14:15) 3-J.Brown 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 91 (Q4 7:54) — (7:54) 15-S.Wallace sacked at SEA 1 for -8 yards (51-B.Leber). FUMBLES (51-B.Leber), RECOVERED by MIN-93-K.Williams at SEA 0. TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 7:48) — 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.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 55:11) — (10:11) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 82-D.Jackson for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 23:57) — (8:57) 30-M.Moore pass to 85-J.Wiggins for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. #14 Johnson laterals to #30 Moore who throws pass.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 38:03) — (8:03) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass deep right to 87-M.Robinson for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 20:06) — (5:06) 29-C.Taylor left end for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 20:58) — (5:58) 8-R.Longwell 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 20:06) — (5:06) 29-C.Taylor left end for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 55:11) — (10:11) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 82-D.Jackson for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 7:54) — (7:54) 15-S.Wallace sacked at SEA 1 for -8 yards (51-B.Leber). FUMBLES (51-B.Leber), RECOVERED by MIN-93-K.Williams at SEA 0. TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 38:03) — (8:03) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass deep right to 87-M.Robinson for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
B.Johnson led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Johnson (Minnesota Vikings) · 30 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.9% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.48 total EPA
- S.Wallace (Seattle Seahawks) · 30 dropbacks · 46.7% completion · -8.3% CPOE · -0.35 EPA/play · -10.61 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.068 | -0.194 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.8% | 37.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.109 | -0.184 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.001 | -0.503 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.194 | -0.068 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.1% | 58.2% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.19), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Minnesota Vikings: 14 drives, +5.41 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 13 drives, -16.86 total EPA, 4 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.
- D. Jackson (Seattle Seahawks) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- S. Wallace (SEA) 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) — Q1 56:44 · SEA 15 · Score 3-0
(11:44) 8-R.Longwell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 55:11 · MIN 72 · Score 3-6
(10:11) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 82-D.Jackson for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 55:01 · MIN 2 · Score 3-7
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 44:16 · MIN 24 · Score 3-10
(14:16) 3-J.Brown 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 38:03 · SEA 40 · Score 9-10
(8:03) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass deep right to 87-M.Robinson for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 37:55 · SEA 2 · Score 10-10
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 23:57 · SEA 15 · Score 16-10
(8:57) 30-M.Moore pass to 85-J.Wiggins for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. #14 Johnson laterals to #30 Moore who throws pass. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 23:51 · SEA 2 · Score 17-10
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 20:06 · SEA 95 · Score 23-10
(5:06) 29-C.Taylor left end for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 19:50 · SEA 2 · Score 24-10
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 14:15 · MIN 8 · Score 24-13
(14:15) 3-J.Brown 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 7:54 · MIN 91 · Score 30-13
(7:54) 15-S.Wallace sacked at SEA 1 for -8 yards (51-B.Leber). FUMBLES (51-B.Leber), RECOVERED by MIN-93-K.Williams at SEA 0. TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 7:48 · SEA 2 · Score 31-13
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Seattle Seahawks?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Seattle Seahawks 31-13 in Week 7, 2006 on 2006-10-22.
What was the final score of Minnesota Vikings vs Seattle Seahawks?
The final score was Minnesota Vikings 31, Seattle Seahawks 13 (MIN 31-13 SEA) in Week 7, 2006 on 2006-10-22.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 3, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 7, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 14, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 7, Seattle Seahawks 3; Final: Minnesota Vikings 31, Seattle Seahawks 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Seattle Seahawks?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Jackson (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q1 55:11) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Robinson (B. Johnson pass) (Q2 38:03) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Wiggins (M. Moore pass) (Q3 23:57) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Taylor (Q3 20:06) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — S. Wallace (Q4 7:54) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q1 56:44, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q2 44:16, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q4 14:15, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Seattle Seahawks?
B. Johnson (Minnesota Vikings), 50.0% completion, +0.9% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.48 total passing EPA. S. Wallace (Seattle Seahawks), 46.7% completion, -8.3% CPOE, -0.35 EPA per dropback, -10.61 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Minnesota Vikings vs Seattle Seahawks?
D. Jackson (Seattle Seahawks) led the game in total EPA with +13.90 on receiving plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+7.81 EPA): (5:06) 29-C.Taylor left end for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +19.9%.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 4-1 Now 4-2 L
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