Game story
In Week 6 of the 2012 NFL season on 2012-10-14, the Washington Commanders took care of business against the Minnesota Vikings, pulling away with a 38–26 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 28 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings) paced the passing game, with +5.45 total EPA, and +2.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.49 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-17.0% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Minnesota Vikings changed the game: (2:26) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder sacked at MIN 8 for -12 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by WAS-97-L.Alexander at MIN 13. 97-L.Alexander to MIN 6 for 7 yards (75-M.Kalil).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | 9 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 26 |
| Washington Commanders | 0 | 17 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 38 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R.Griffin III · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +9.49 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 2 R.Griffin III · Washington Commanders · Passing · +8.42 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 3 P. Harvin · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.83 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 4 C. Ponder · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +5.45 total EPA · 64 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 5 S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.23 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
- 6 K. Rudolph · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.20 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 7 F. Davis · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.20 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 8 M. Jenkins · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R.Griffin III — WAS · Rushing
R.Griffin III posted the highest total EPA (+9.49) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Washington Commanders's efficiency. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.19 EPA per play.
The signature play (+7.07 EPA) came from Washington Commanders: (2:56) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin left guard for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Washington Commanders — A. Morris
- Washington Commanders — D. Young (R. Griffin pass)
- Washington Commanders — R. Griffin
- Washington Commanders — C. Ponder
- Minnesota Vikings — M. Jenkins (C. Ponder pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — K. Rudolph (C. Ponder pass)
- Washington Commanders — R. Griffin
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh
- Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh
- Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh
- Washington Commanders — K. Forbath
- Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh
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 9–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the WAS 2 (Q1 56:35) — (11:35) 3-B.Walsh 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the WAS 9 (Q1 51:22) — (6:22) 3-B.Walsh 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the WAS 9 (Q1 46:51) — (1:51) 3-B.Walsh 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 17–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the MIN 32 (Q2 40:56) — (10:56) 2-K.Forbath 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q2 32:31) — (2:31) 46-A.Morris left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 32:27) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the MIN 6 (Q2 32:20) — (2:20) 10-R.Griffin pass short left to 36-D.Young for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 32:14) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the MIN 7 (Q3 24:43) — (9:43) 10-R.Griffin left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 24:37) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the WAS 19 (Q3 19:23) — (4:23) 3-B.Walsh 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the WAS 83 (Q4 12:56); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 12:40) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the WAS 9 (Q4 8:13) — (8:13) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short right to 84-M.Jenkins for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings registered a safety from the WAS 2 (Q4 8:02) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-C.Ponder pass to 82-K.Rudolph is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q4 3:42) — (3:42) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 82-K.Rudolph for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the MIN 76 (Q4 2:56) — (2:56) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin left guard for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 2:43) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 32:26) — (2:26) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder sacked at MIN 8 for -12 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by WAS-97-L.Alexander at MIN 13. 97-L.Alexander to MIN 6 for 7 yards (75-M.Kalil).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 2:56) — (2:56) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin left guard for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 50:41) — (5:41) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short right intended for 15-J.Morgan INTERCEPTED by 26-A.Winfield at WAS 35. 26-A.Winfield ran ob at WAS 35 for no gain.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 58:06) — (13:06) 28-A.Peterson left guard pushed ob at WAS 10 for 32 yards (41-Mad.Williams).
- Washington Commanders (Q2 32:31) — (2:31) 46-A.Morris left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 2:56) — (2:56) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin left guard for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 32:26) — (2:26) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder sacked at MIN 8 for -12 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by WAS-97-L.Alexander at MIN 13. 97-L.Alexander to MIN 6 for 7 yards (75-M.Kalil).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 12:56) — (12:56) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short right intended for 84-M.Jenkins INTERCEPTED by 41-Mad.Williams at MIN 24. 41-Mad.Williams for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:28) — (:28) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short middle intended for 12-P.Harvin INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Hall [99-J.Jenkins] at WAS -1. Touchback.
Quarterback report card
C.Ponder led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Ponder (Minnesota Vikings) · 64 dropbacks · 54.7% completion · +2.8% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +5.45 total EPA
- R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) · 30 dropbacks · 56.7% completion · +13.1% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +8.42 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.057 | +0.193 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.0% | 44.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.085 | +0.281 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.126 | +0.201 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.193 | -0.057 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.3% | 49.0% |
By the numbers
Washington Commanders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs +0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, +5.68 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 12 drives, +14.65 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Washington Commanders leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- R.Griffin III (WAS) 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 FG (+3) — Q1 56:35 · WAS 2 · Score 3-0
(11:35) 3-B.Walsh 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 51:22 · WAS 9 · Score 6-0
(6:22) 3-B.Walsh 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 46:51 · WAS 9 · Score 9-0
(1:51) 3-B.Walsh 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 40:56 · MIN 32 · Score 9-3
(10:56) 2-K.Forbath 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 32:31 · MIN 1 · Score 9-9
(2:31) 46-A.Morris left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 32:27 · MIN 2 · Score 9-10
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 32:20 · MIN 6 · Score 9-16
(2:20) 10-R.Griffin pass short left to 36-D.Young for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 32:14 · MIN 2 · Score 9-17
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 24:43 · MIN 7 · Score 9-23
(9:43) 10-R.Griffin left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 24:37 · MIN 2 · Score 9-24
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 19:23 · WAS 19 · Score 12-24
(4:23) 3-B.Walsh 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 12:56 · WAS 83 · Score 12-30
(12:56) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short right intended for 84-M.Jenkins INTERCEPTED by 41-Mad.Williams at MIN 24. 41-Mad.Williams for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 12:40 · MIN 2 · Score 12-31
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 8:13 · WAS 9 · Score 18-31
(8:13) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short right to 84-M.Jenkins for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings Safety (+2) — Q4 8:02 · WAS 2 · Score 20-31
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-C.Ponder pass to 82-K.Rudolph is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 3:42 · WAS 1 · Score 26-31
(3:42) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 82-K.Rudolph for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 2:56 · MIN 76 · Score 26-37
(2:56) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin left guard for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 2:43 · MIN 2 · Score 26-38
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Washington Commanders?
The Washington Commanders beat the Minnesota Vikings 38-26 in Week 6, 2012 on 2012-10-14.
What was the final score of Minnesota Vikings vs Washington Commanders?
The final score was Minnesota Vikings 26, Washington Commanders 38 (MIN 26-38 WAS) in Week 6, 2012 on 2012-10-14.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 9, Washington Commanders 0; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 0, Washington Commanders 17; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 3, Washington Commanders 7; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 14, Washington Commanders 14; Final: Minnesota Vikings 26, Washington Commanders 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Washington Commanders?
Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Morris (Q2 32:31) Washington Commanders touchdown — D. Young (R. Griffin pass) (Q2 32:20) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Griffin (Q3 24:43) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Ponder (Q4 12:56) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Jenkins (C. Ponder pass) (Q4 8:13) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Rudolph (C. Ponder pass) (Q4 3:42) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Griffin (Q4 2:56) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q1 56:35, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q1 51:22, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q1 46:51, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — K. Forbath (Q2 40:56, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q3 19:23, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Washington Commanders?
C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings), 54.7% completion, +2.8% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +5.45 total passing EPA. R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders), 56.7% completion, +13.1% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +8.42 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Minnesota Vikings vs Washington Commanders?
R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) led the game in total EPA with +9.49 on rushing plays. across 8 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+7.07 EPA): (2:56) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin left guard for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -17.0%.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 4-1 Now 4-2 L
Washington Commanders
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W
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