Commanders 27–34 Vikings: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 10, 2013

Quick answer

Winner: Minnesota Vikings
Final score: Minnesota Vikings 34–27 Washington Commanders
Halftime: Washington Commanders 24–14 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: R.Griffin III
Top passer: R.Griffin III
Biggest EPA play: (11:05) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short middle to 88-P.Garcon to MIN 22 for 30 yards (52…
Game date: 2013-11-07

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Washington Commanders 34–27 on 2013-11-07, overcoming Washington Commanders's 24–14 halftime lead. R.Griffin III posted a game-high +13.45 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Washington Commanders	10	14	3	0	0	27
Minnesota Vikings	7	7	14	6	0	34

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

WASWashington Commanders

MIN 8

MIN 11

+3MIN 21

WAS 28

MINMinnesota Vikings

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

18 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

WASWashington Commanders
Q1 8:21FG
KFK. Forbath
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 1
Score
3-0
(8:21) 2-K.Forbath 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 5:17TD
APA. Peterson
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 18
Score
3-6
(5:17) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 5:10XP
BWB. Walsh
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
3-7
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 1:22TD
PGP. Garcon
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 8
Score
9-7
(1:22) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short left to 88-P.Garcon for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 1:17XP
KFK. Forbath
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
10-7
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 13:04TD
Cordarrelle Patterson
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
10-13
(13:04) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short right to 84-C.Patterson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 12:59XP
BWB. Walsh
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
10-14
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 5:08TD
Joe Reed
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 11
Score
16-14
(5:08) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short middle to 86-J.Reed for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [69-J.Allen].
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 5:02XP
KFK. Forbath
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
17-14
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:15TD
LPL. Paulsen
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 1
Score
23-14
(:15) 10-R.Griffin pass short left to 82-L.Paulsen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:10XP
KFK. Forbath
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
24-14
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 9:27FG
KFK. Forbath
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 21
Score
27-14
(9:27) 2-K.Forbath 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 4:43TD
JCJ. Carlson
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 28
Score
27-20
(4:43) 7-C.Ponder pass short middle to 89-J.Carlson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 4:32XP
BWB. Walsh
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
27-21
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 1:12TD
APA. Peterson
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 1
Score
27-27
(1:12) 28-A.Peterson right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 0:57XP
BWB. Walsh
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
27-28
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 9:57FG
BWB. Walsh
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 20
Score
27-31
(9:57) 3-B.Walsh 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 3:40FG
BWB. Walsh
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 22
Score
27-34
(3:40) 3-B.Walsh 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1R.Griffin III · Washington Commanders · Passing · +13.45 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
2C. Ponder · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +9.42 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
3P. Garcon · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +8.12 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
4L. Hankerson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.55 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
5J. Carlson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.50 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
6Joe Reed · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.24 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
7Jacardia Wright · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.80 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
8A. Morris · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +2.85 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.11 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

R.Griffin III — WAS · Passing

R.Griffin III posted the highest total EPA (+13.45) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.32 EPA per play.

Biggest single play (+4.06 EPA): R. Griffin — (11:05) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short middle to 88-P.Garcon to MIN 22 for 30 yards (52-C.Greenway).

Quarterback report card

R.Griffin III led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) · 42 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +2.5% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +13.45 total EPA
C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings) · 23 dropbacks · 73.9% completion · +14.3% CPOE · +0.41 EPA/play · +9.42 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Washington Commanders	Minnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play	+0.127	+0.260
Offensive success rate	49.0%	53.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.320	+0.367
Rush EPA/play	+0.065	+0.116
Defensive EPA/play	-0.260	-0.127
Defensive success rate	46.3%	51.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.26 vs +0.13), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Washington Commanders: +0.13 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
Minnesota Vikings: +0.26 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)

Minnesota Vikings: 10 drives, +17.45 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 9 drives, +12.46 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (Q1 5:17)
Washington Commanders — P. Garcon (R. Griffin pass) (Q1 1:22)
Minnesota Vikings — Cordarrelle Patterson (C. Ponder pass) (Q2 13:04)
Washington Commanders — Joe Reed (R. Griffin pass) (Q2 5:08)
Washington Commanders — L. Paulsen (R. Griffin pass) (Q2 0:15)
Minnesota Vikings — J. Carlson (C. Ponder pass) (Q3 4:43)
Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (Q3 1:12)

Field goals

Washington Commanders — K. Forbath (Q1 8:21)
Washington Commanders — K. Forbath (Q3 9:27)
Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (Q4 9:57)
Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (Q4 3:40)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–7. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the MIN 1 (Q1 8:21) — (8:21) 2-K.Forbath 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the WAS 18 (Q1 5:17) — (5:17) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 5:10) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the MIN 8 (Q1 1:22) — (1:22) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short left to 88-P.Garcon for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 1:17) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q2 13:04) — (13:04) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short right to 84-C.Patterson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 12:59) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the MIN 11 (Q2 5:08) — (5:08) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short middle to 86-J.Reed for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [69-J.Allen].; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 5:02) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q2 0:15) — (:15) 10-R.Griffin pass short left to 82-L.Paulsen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 0:10) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the MIN 21 (Q3 9:27) — (9:27) 2-K.Forbath 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the WAS 28 (Q3 4:43) — (4:43) 7-C.Ponder pass short middle to 89-J.Carlson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 4:32) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q3 1:12) — (1:12) 28-A.Peterson right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 0:57) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 6–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the WAS 20 (Q4 9:57) — (9:57) 3-B.Walsh 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the WAS 22 (Q4 3:40) — (3:40) 3-B.Walsh 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Washington Commanders (Q4 0:32) — (:32) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass incomplete short left to 89-S.Moss. [WPA -14.0% · EPA -2.48]
Minnesota Vikings (Q3 2:11) — (2:11) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass deep right to 17-J.Wright to WAS 15 for 28 yards (30-E.Biggers). [WPA +13.8% · EPA +3.50]
Washington Commanders (Q2 8:53) — (8:53) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short right to 88-P.Garcon ran ob at MIN 20 for 32 yards. [WPA +11.9% · EPA +2.65]
Washington Commanders (Q2 5:08) — (5:08) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short middle to 86-J.Reed for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [69-J.Allen]. [WPA +11.0% · EPA +3.56]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 11:54) — (11:54) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass deep left to 81-J.Simpson to WAS 24 for 25 yards (24-B.Rambo). [WPA +9.9% · EPA +2.95]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Washington Commanders (Q3 11:05) — (11:05) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short middle to 88-P.Garcon to MIN 22 for 30 yards (52-C.Greenway). [WPA +6.0% · EPA +4.06]
Washington Commanders (Q2 5:08) — (5:08) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short middle to 86-J.Reed for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [69-J.Allen]. [WPA +11.0% · EPA +3.56]
Minnesota Vikings (Q3 2:11) — (2:11) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass deep right to 17-J.Wright to WAS 15 for 28 yards (30-E.Biggers). [WPA +13.8% · EPA +3.50]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 11:54) — (11:54) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass deep left to 81-J.Simpson to WAS 24 for 25 yards (24-B.Rambo). [WPA +9.9% · EPA +2.95]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 8:21 · MIN 1 · Score 3-0
(8:21) 2-K.Forbath 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 5:17 · WAS 18 · Score 3-6
(5:17) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 5:10 · WAS 2 · Score 3-7
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 1:22 · MIN 8 · Score 9-7
(1:22) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short left to 88-P.Garcon for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 1:17 · MIN 2 · Score 10-7
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 13:04 · WAS 2 · Score 10-13
(13:04) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short right to 84-C.Patterson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 12:59 · WAS 2 · Score 10-14
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 5:08 · MIN 11 · Score 16-14
(5:08) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short middle to 86-J.Reed for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [69-J.Allen].
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 5:02 · MIN 2 · Score 17-14
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 0:15 · MIN 1 · Score 23-14
(:15) 10-R.Griffin pass short left to 82-L.Paulsen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 0:10 · MIN 2 · Score 24-14
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 9:27 · MIN 21 · Score 27-14
(9:27) 2-K.Forbath 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-K.Nelson, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 4:43 · WAS 28 · Score 27-20
(4:43) 7-C.Ponder pass short middle to 89-J.Carlson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 4:32 · WAS 2 · Score 27-21
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 1:12 · WAS 1 · Score 27-27
(1:12) 28-A.Peterson right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 0:57 · WAS 2 · Score 27-28
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 9:57 · WAS 20 · Score 27-31
(9:57) 3-B.Walsh 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 3:40 · WAS 22 · Score 27-34
(3:40) 3-B.Walsh 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.

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.
R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
C. Ponder (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Minnesota Vikings on 2013-11-07?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Washington Commanders 34-27 in Week 10, 2013.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Minnesota Vikings?

Q1: Washington Commanders 10, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: Washington Commanders 14, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q3: Washington Commanders 3, Minnesota Vikings 14; Q4: Washington Commanders 0, Minnesota Vikings 6; Final: Washington Commanders 27, Minnesota Vikings 34.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Minnesota Vikings?

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q1 5:17) Washington Commanders touchdown — P. Garcon (R. Griffin pass) (Q1 1:22) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Patterson (C. Ponder pass) (Q2 13:04) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Reed (R. Griffin pass) (Q2 5:08) Washington Commanders touchdown — L. Paulsen (R. Griffin pass) (Q2 0:15) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Carlson (C. Ponder pass) (Q3 4:43) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q3 1:12) Washington Commanders field goal — K. Forbath (Q1 8:21, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — K. Forbath (Q3 9:27, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q4 9:57, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q4 3:40, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Minnesota Vikings?

R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders), 57.1% completion, +2.5% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +13.45 total passing EPA. C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings), 73.9% completion, +14.3% CPOE, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +9.42 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Minnesota Vikings?

R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.45 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps.

Was Washington Commanders vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Minnesota Vikings won 34-27 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 3-5 Now 3-6 L

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 1-7 Now 2-7 W

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