Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 30–24 New York Jets
- Halftime
- New York Jets 15–21 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Teddy Bridgewater
- Top passer
- Geno Smith
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:35) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 17-J.Wright for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2014-12-07
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the New York Jets 30–24 on 2014-12-07. Teddy Bridgewater posted a game-high +16.15 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 26 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 24 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 14 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 30 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets(14:54) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left intended for 16-P.Harvin INTERCEPTED by 50-G.Hodges at NYJ 27. 50-G.Hodges for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
(10:18) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater sacked in End Zone for -8 yards, SAFETY (91-S.Richardson).
(7:41) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 16-P.Harvin for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(6:01) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep right to 12-Ch.Johnson for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYJ-22-M.Williams, Defensive Holding, declined.
(Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke. PENALTY on MIN-75-M.Kalil, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(2:31) 2-N.Folk 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(13:44) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep middle to 12-Ch.Johnson to NYJ 1 for 22 yards (37-J.Jarrett) [98-Q.Coples]. FUMBLES (37-J.Jarrett), recovered by MIN-42-J.Felton at NYJ 0. TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
(:20) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(12:27) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(14:17) 2-N.Folk 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(5:28) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
(:28) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(10:35) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 17-J.Wright for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 14:54TD GHG. HodgesPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 77
- Score
- 0-6
(14:54) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left intended for 16-P.Harvin INTERCEPTED by 50-G.Hodges at NYJ 27. 50-G.Hodges for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 14:48XP BWB. WalshPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 0-7
(Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 10:18Safety Teddy BridgewaterPoints+2
- Yard line
- NYJ 92
- Score
- 2-7
(10:18) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater sacked in End Zone for -8 yards, SAFETY (91-S.Richardson).
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 7:41TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 35
- Score
- 8-7
(7:41) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 16-P.Harvin for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 7:35XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 9-7
(Kick formation) 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 6:01TD Teddy BridgewaterPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 56
- Score
- 9-13
(6:01) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep right to 12-Ch.Johnson for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYJ-22-M.Williams, Defensive Holding, declined.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 5:53XP BWB. WalshPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 9-14
(Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke. PENALTY on MIN-75-M.Kalil, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 2:31FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 18
- Score
- 12-14
(2:31) 2-N.Folk 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 13:44TD Teddy BridgewaterPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 23
- Score
- 12-20
(13:44) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep middle to 12-Ch.Johnson to NYJ 1 for 22 yards (37-J.Jarrett) [98-Q.Coples]. FUMBLES (37-J.Jarrett), recovered by MIN-42-J.Felton at NYJ 0. TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 13:32XP BWB. WalshPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 12-21
(Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 0:20FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 15-21
(:20) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 12:27FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 4
- Score
- 18-21
(12:27) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 14:17FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 6
- Score
- 21-21
(14:17) 2-N.Folk 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 5:28FG BWB. WalshPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 21-24
(5:28) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 0:28FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 26
- Score
- 24-24
(:28) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
OT 10:35TD Jacardia WrightPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 87
- Score
- 24-30
(10:35) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 17-J.Wright for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Teddy Bridgewater · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +16.15 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 2Jacardia Wright · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.88 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
- 3
Geno Smith · New York Jets · Passing · +7.30 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play - 4Ch. Johnson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.90 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 5E. Decker · New York Jets · Receiving · +6.18 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 6Pressley Harvin · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.56 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 7Gary Jennings · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 8Jacardia Wright · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +1.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.56 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
Teddy Bridgewater — MIN · Passing
Teddy Bridgewater posted the highest total EPA (+16.15) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.49 EPA per play.
Teddy Bridgewater's top snap (+7.71 EPA): (10:35) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 17-J.Wright for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Geno Smith led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Geno Smith (New York Jets) · 38 dropbacks · 47.4% completion · +2.9% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +7.30 total EPA
- Teddy Bridgewater (Minnesota Vikings) · 33 dropbacks · 57.6% completion · +10.0% CPOE · +0.49 EPA/play · +16.15 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.015 | +0.077 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.4% | 51.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.192 | +0.489 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.273 | -0.062 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.077 | -0.015 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.1% | 52.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs +0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: +0.01 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.08 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, +5.95 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 12 drives, +1.44 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — G. Hodges
- New York Jets — Pressley Harvin (Geno Smith pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Teddy Bridgewater
- Minnesota Vikings — Teddy Bridgewater
- Minnesota Vikings — Jacardia Wright (Teddy Bridgewater pass)
Field goals
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
- Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–12. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 77 (Q1 14:54); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 14:48) — (Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.; New York Jets registered a safety from the NYJ 92 (Q1 10:18) — (10:18) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater sacked in End Zone for -8 yards, SAFETY (91-S.Richardson).; New York Jets found the end zone from the MIN 35 (Q1 7:41) — (7:41) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 16-P.Harvin for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 7:35) — (Kick formation) 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYJ 56 (Q1 6:01); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 5:53); New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIN 18 (Q1 2:31) — (2:31) 2-N.Folk 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYJ 23 (Q2 13:44); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 13:32) — (Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIN 15 (Q2 0:20) — (:20) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIN 4 (Q3 12:27) — (12:27) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 6–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIN 6 (Q4 14:17) — (14:17) 2-N.Folk 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the NYJ 2 (Q4 5:28) — (5:28) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIN 26 (Q4 0:28) — (:28) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley..
Overtime: Minnesota Vikings won the period 6–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYJ 87 (OT 10:35) — (10:35) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 17-J.Wright for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (OT 10:35) — (10:35) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 17-J.Wright for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 56 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
- New York Jets (OT 13:49) — (13:49) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep left to 87-E.Decker to MIN 47 for 26 yards (21-J.Robinson; 36-R.Blanton).
- New York Jets (Q1 14:54) — (14:54) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left intended for 16-P.Harvin INTERCEPTED by 50-G.Hodges at NYJ 27. 50-G.Hodges for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q4 0:33) — (:33) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass incomplete deep right to 11-J.Kerley (29-X.Rhodes).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (OT 10:35) — (10:35) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 17-J.Wright for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q1 14:54) — (14:54) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left intended for 16-P.Harvin INTERCEPTED by 50-G.Hodges at NYJ 27. 50-G.Hodges for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q2 7:38) — (7:38) (Shotgun) 33-C.Ivory up the middle to MIN 2 for 3 yards (34-A.Sendejo). FUMBLES (34-A.Sendejo), RECOVERED by MIN-24-C.Munnerlyn at MIN 4. 24-C.Munnerlyn to MIN 4 for no gain (75-O.Aboushi).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 15:00) — 2-N.Folk kicks 61 yards from NYJ 35 to MIN 4. 84-C.Patterson to MIN 25 for 21 yards (29-B.Powell). FUMBLES (29-B.Powell), RECOVERED by NYJ-10-T.Graham at MIN 26. The Replay Official challenged the fum
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 14:54 · MIN 77 · Score 0-6
(14:54) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left intended for 16-P.Harvin INTERCEPTED by 50-G.Hodges at NYJ 27. 50-G.Hodges for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 14:48 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-7
(Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke. - New York Jets Safety (+2) — Q1 10:18 · NYJ 92 · Score 2-7
(10:18) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater sacked in End Zone for -8 yards, SAFETY (91-S.Richardson). - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 7:41 · MIN 35 · Score 8-7
(7:41) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 16-P.Harvin for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 7:35 · MIN 2 · Score 9-7
(Kick formation) 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 6:01 · NYJ 56 · Score 9-13
(6:01) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep right to 12-Ch.Johnson for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYJ-22-M.Williams, Defensive Holding, declined. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 5:53 · NYJ 2 · Score 9-14
(Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke. PENALTY on MIN-75-M.Kalil, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 2:31 · MIN 18 · Score 12-14
(2:31) 2-N.Folk 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 13:44 · NYJ 23 · Score 12-20
(13:44) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep middle to 12-Ch.Johnson to NYJ 1 for 22 yards (37-J.Jarrett) [98-Q.Coples]. FUMBLES (37-J.Jarrett), recovered by MIN-42-J.Felton at NYJ 0. TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 13:32 · NYJ 2 · Score 12-21
(Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 0:20 · MIN 15 · Score 15-21
(:20) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 12:27 · MIN 4 · Score 18-21
(12:27) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 14:17 · MIN 6 · Score 21-21
(14:17) 2-N.Folk 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 5:28 · NYJ 2 · Score 21-24
(5:28) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 0:28 · MIN 26 · Score 24-24
(:28) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — OT 10:35 · NYJ 87 · Score 24-30
(10:35) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 17-J.Wright for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Teddy Bridgewater (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Teddy Bridgewater (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Minnesota Vikings on 2014-12-07?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the New York Jets 30-24 in Week 14, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: New York Jets 12, Minnesota Vikings 14; Q2: New York Jets 3, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q3: New York Jets 3, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q4: New York Jets 6, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q5: New York Jets 0, Minnesota Vikings 6; Final: New York Jets 24, Minnesota Vikings 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — G. Hodges (Q1 14:54) New York Jets touchdown — P. Harvin (G. Smith pass) (Q1 7:41) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — T. Bridgewater (Q1 6:01) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — T. Bridgewater (Q2 13:44) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Wright (T. Bridgewater pass) (OT 10:35) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q1 2:31, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q2 0:20, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q3 12:27, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q4 14:17, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q4 5:28, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q4 0:28, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Minnesota Vikings?
Geno Smith (New York Jets), 47.4% completion, +2.9% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +7.30 total passing EPA. Teddy Bridgewater (Minnesota Vikings), 57.6% completion, +10.0% CPOE, +0.49 EPA per dropback, +16.15 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Minnesota Vikings?
Teddy Bridgewater (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.15 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+7.71 EPA): (10:35) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 17-J.Wright for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was New York Jets vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Minnesota Vikings won 30-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 2-10 Now 2-11 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 5-7 Now 6-7 W
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