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NFL · Wild Card · January 16, 2000 · 12 min read

Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Rams: 1999 Wild Card Recap

Rams defeat Vikings 49–37 in Wild Card

Kade Warner led Fantasy Impact as Rams prevailed in a 37–49 Wild Card finish.

Minnesota Vikings 37 11–7
Final 37–49
Los Angeles Rams 49 13–3 Winner
Winner
Los Angeles Rams
Final score
37–49
Halftime
Minnesota Vikings 17–14 Los Angeles Rams
Top passer
Jacolby George
FantasyHQ MVP
Kade Warner
Game date
January 16, 2000

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • Jacolby George 29/57 · 388 YDS · 4 TD +18.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Riley Moss
    Riley Moss 9 REC · 188 YDS · 2 TD +11.4 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Carter 7 REC · 106 YDS · 1 TD +8.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • Kade Warner 27/36 · 374 YDS · 5 TD +23.1 Fantasy Impact
  • I.Bruce 4 REC · 133 YDS · 1 TD +6.9 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Hakim 5 REC · 49 YDS +4.8 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
LA
Final score
LA 49–37 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime
Minnesota Vikings 17–14 LA at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Kade Warner
Top passer
Jacolby George
Biggest EPA play
(9:23) K.Warner pass to I.Bruce for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2000-01-16

Game summary

The LA beat the Minnesota Vikings 49–37 on 2000-01-16, overcoming Minnesota Vikings's 17–14 halftime lead. Kade Warner posted a game-high +23.14 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 34 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Minnesota Vikings314020037
LA1402114049

Scoring Map

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

MINMinnesota Vikings
LALA

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

23 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 15:00FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 13
    Score
    3-0

    (15:00) G.Anderson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.

  2. LALA
    Q1 9:23TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 77
    Score
    3-6

    (9:23) K.Warner pass to I.Bruce for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. LALA
    Q1 9:02XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    3-7

    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.

  4. LALA
    Q1 6:14TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 41
    Score
    3-13

    (6:14) K.Warner pass to M.Faulk for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. LALA
    Q1 4:19XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    3-14

    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.

  6. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 13:35TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 22
    Score
    9-14

    (13:35) J.George pass to C.Carter for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 9:53XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    10-14

    G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.

  8. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 6:23TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 4
    Score
    16-14

    (6:23) L.Hoard right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 2:40XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    17-14

    G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.

  10. LALA
    Q3 15:00TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 30
    Score
    17-20

    M.Berger kicks 65 yards from MIN 30 to STL 5. T.Horne for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. LALA
    Q3 14:42XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    17-21

    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.

  12. LALA
    Q3 13:27TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 1
    Score
    17-27

    (13:27) M.Faulk right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. LALA
    Q3 8:28XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    17-28

    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.

  14. LALA
    Q3 4:45TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 13
    Score
    17-34

    (4:45) K.Warner pass to J.Robinson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. LALA
    Q3 0:22XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    17-35

    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.

  16. LALA
    Q4 15:00TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 1
    Score
    17-41

    (15:00) K.Warner pass to R.Tucker for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  17. LALA
    Q4 13:36XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    17-42

    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.

  18. LALA
    Q4 12:14TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    17-48

    (12:14) K.Warner pass to R.Williams for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  19. LALA
    Q4 8:13XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    17-49

    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.

  20. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 8:13TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 4
    Score
    23-49

    (8:13) J.George pass to J.Reed for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  21. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 4:56Safety

    Points+2

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    25-49

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. L.Hoard rushes right guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  22. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 4:52TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 44
    Score
    31-49

    (4:52) J.George pass to R.Moss for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on STL-J.Williams, Defensive Offside, declined.

  23. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 0:35TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    37-49

    (:35) J.George pass to R.Moss for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Kade Warner · LA · Passing · +23.14 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
  2. 2Jacolby George · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +18.50 total EPA · 57 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
  3. 3Riley MossRiley Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +11.39 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
  4. 4C. Carter · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +8.01 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
  5. 5Joe ReedJoe Reed · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.60 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
  6. 6I. Bruce · LA · Receiving · +6.93 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
  7. 7A. Hakim · LA · Receiving · +4.82 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
  8. 8L. Hoard · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +4.35 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.54 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

Kade Warner — LA · Passing

Kade Warner posted the highest total EPA (+23.14) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.64 EPA per play.

Kade Warner's top snap (+5.93 EPA): (9:23) K.Warner pass to I.Bruce for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Jacolby George led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Jacolby George (Minnesota Vikings) · 57 dropbacks · 50.9% completion · +0.32 EPA/play · +18.50 total EPA
  • Kade Warner (LA) · 36 dropbacks · 75.0% completion · +0.64 EPA/play · +23.14 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatMinnesota VikingsLA
Offensive EPA/play+0.071+0.218
Offensive success rate41.4%54.9%
Pass EPA/play+0.324+0.643
Rush EPA/play-0.169-0.466
Defensive EPA/play-0.218-0.071
Defensive success rate45.1%58.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

LA held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs +0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Minnesota Vikings: +0.07 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • LA: +0.22 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • LA: 15 drives, +17.90 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
  • Minnesota Vikings: 16 drives, +8.26 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • LA — unlisted player (Q1 9:23)
  • LA — unlisted player (Q1 6:14)
  • Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player (Q2 13:35)
  • Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player (Q2 6:23)
  • LA — unlisted player (Q3 15:00)
  • LA — unlisted player (Q3 13:27)
  • LA — unlisted player (Q3 4:45)
  • LA — unlisted player (Q4 15:00)
  • LA — unlisted player (Q4 12:14)
  • Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player (Q4 8:13)
  • Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player (Q4 4:52)
  • Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player (Q4 0:35)

Field goals

  • Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player (Q1 15:00)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: LA won the period 14–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the LA 13 (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) G.Anderson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.; LA found the end zone from the MIN 77 (Q1 9:23) — (9:23) K.Warner pass to I.Bruce for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 9:02) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.; LA found the end zone from the MIN 41 (Q1 6:14) — (6:14) K.Warner pass to M.Faulk for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 4:19) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan..

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LA 22 (Q2 13:35) — (13:35) J.George pass to C.Carter for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 9:53) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LA 4 (Q2 6:23) — (6:23) L.Hoard right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 2:40) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger..

The third quarter: LA won the period 21–0. LA found the end zone from the MIN 30 (Q3 15:00) — M.Berger kicks 65 yards from MIN 30 to STL 5. T.Horne for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 14:42) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.; LA found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q3 13:27) — (13:27) M.Faulk right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 8:28) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.; LA found the end zone from the MIN 13 (Q3 4:45) — (4:45) K.Warner pass to J.Robinson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 0:22) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 20–14. LA found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) K.Warner pass to R.Tucker for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 13:36) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.; LA found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q4 12:14) — (12:14) K.Warner pass to R.Williams for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 8:13) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LA 4 (Q4 8:13) — (8:13) J.George pass to J.Reed for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings registered a safety from the LA 2 (Q4 4:56) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. L.Hoard rushes right guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LA 44 (Q4 4:52) — (4:52) J.George pass to R.Moss for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on STL-J.Williams, Defensive Offside, declined.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LA 2 (Q4 0:35) — (:35) J.George pass to R.Moss for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 15:00) — J.Wilkins kicks 65 yards from STL 30 to MIN 5. R.Tate to MIN 27 for 22 yards (J.Williams). [WPA +43.3% · EPA +0.41]
  • LA (Q3 15:00) — M.Berger kicks 65 yards from MIN 30 to STL 5. T.Horne for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +21.1% · EPA +5.92]
  • LA (Q1 9:23) — (9:23) K.Warner pass to I.Bruce for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.5% · EPA +5.93]
  • LA (Q2 6:28) — (6:28) K.Warner FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIN 45, RECOVERED by MIN-R.Griffith at MIN 47. [WPA -13.5% · EPA -4.78]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 6:23) — (6:23) J.George pass to R.Moss to STL 6 for 31 yards (B.Jenkins, D.Bush). [WPA +9.2% · EPA +2.54]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • LA (Q1 9:23) — (9:23) K.Warner pass to I.Bruce for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.5% · EPA +5.93]
  • LA (Q3 15:00) — M.Berger kicks 65 yards from MIN 30 to STL 5. T.Horne for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +21.1% · EPA +5.92]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q3 0:22) — (:22) J.George FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIN 26, RECOVERED by STL-D.Farr at MIN 23. [WPA -0.8% · EPA -5.04]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 4:52) — (4:52) J.George pass to R.Moss for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on STL-J.Williams, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +0.1% · EPA +4.90]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 15:00 · LA 13 · Score 3-0
    (15:00) G.Anderson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
  2. LA TD (+6) — Q1 9:23 · MIN 77 · Score 3-6
    (9:23) K.Warner pass to I.Bruce for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. LA XP (+1) — Q1 9:02 · MIN 2 · Score 3-7
    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.
  4. LA TD (+6) — Q1 6:14 · MIN 41 · Score 3-13
    (6:14) K.Warner pass to M.Faulk for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. LA XP (+1) — Q1 4:19 · MIN 2 · Score 3-14
    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.
  6. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 13:35 · LA 22 · Score 9-14
    (13:35) J.George pass to C.Carter for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 9:53 · LA 2 · Score 10-14
    G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
  8. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 6:23 · LA 4 · Score 16-14
    (6:23) L.Hoard right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 2:40 · LA 2 · Score 17-14
    G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
  10. LA TD (+6) — Q3 15:00 · MIN 30 · Score 17-20
    M.Berger kicks 65 yards from MIN 30 to STL 5. T.Horne for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. LA XP (+1) — Q3 14:42 · MIN 2 · Score 17-21
    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.
  12. LA TD (+6) — Q3 13:27 · MIN 1 · Score 17-27
    (13:27) M.Faulk right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. LA XP (+1) — Q3 8:28 · MIN 2 · Score 17-28
    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.
  14. LA TD (+6) — Q3 4:45 · MIN 13 · Score 17-34
    (4:45) K.Warner pass to J.Robinson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. LA XP (+1) — Q3 0:22 · MIN 2 · Score 17-35
    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.
  16. LA TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · MIN 1 · Score 17-41
    (15:00) K.Warner pass to R.Tucker for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  17. LA XP (+1) — Q4 13:36 · MIN 2 · Score 17-42
    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.
  18. LA TD (+6) — Q4 12:14 · MIN 2 · Score 17-48
    (12:14) K.Warner pass to R.Williams for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  19. LA XP (+1) — Q4 8:13 · MIN 2 · Score 17-49
    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-M.Horan.
  20. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 8:13 · LA 4 · Score 23-49
    (8:13) J.George pass to J.Reed for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  21. Minnesota Vikings Safety (+2) — Q4 4:56 · LA 2 · Score 25-49
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. L.Hoard rushes right guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  22. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 4:52 · LA 44 · Score 31-49
    (4:52) J.George pass to R.Moss for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on STL-J.Williams, Defensive Offside, declined.
  23. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 0:35 · LA 2 · Score 37-49
    (:35) J.George pass to R.Moss for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • LA earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Kade Warner (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs LA on 2000-01-16?

The LA beat the Minnesota Vikings 49-37 in Wild Card, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs LA?

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 3, LA 14; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 14, LA 0; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 0, LA 21; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 20, LA 14; Final: Minnesota Vikings 37, LA 49.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs LA?

LA touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 9:23) LA touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 6:14) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 13:35) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 6:23) LA touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 15:00) LA touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 13:27) LA touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 4:45) LA touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) LA touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 12:14) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 8:13) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 4:52) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 0:35) Minnesota Vikings field goal — unlisted player (Q1 15:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs LA?

Jacolby George (Minnesota Vikings), 50.9% completion, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +18.50 total passing EPA. Kade Warner (LA), 75.0% completion, +0.64 EPA per dropback, +23.14 total passing EPA.

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

Kade Warner (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +23.14 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+5.93 EPA): (9:23) K.Warner pass to I.Bruce for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 11-6 Now 11-7 L

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 12-3 Now 13-3 W