Lions 17–24 Vikings: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 14, 2000

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?

R. Smith (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.13 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 18 snaps. Their top snap (+4.54 EPA): (3:15) R.Smith right tackle for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Minnesota Vikings
Final score: Minnesota Vikings 24–17 Detroit Lions
Halftime: Detroit Lions 3–17 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Ryan Smith
Top passer: S. Case
Biggest EPA play: (:20) (Shotgun) S.Case pass to L.Foster for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2000-11-30

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 24–17 on 2000-11-30. Ryan Smith posted a game-high +6.13 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
Detroit Lions	0	3	14	0	0	17
Minnesota Vikings	7	10	7	0	0	24

Scoring Map

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

DETDetroit Lions

+1DET 12

+3MIN 34

+3DET 22

DET 43

MIN 40

MINMinnesota Vikings

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 7:43TD
Points+6
Yard line
DET 1
Score
0-6
(7:43) R.Smith up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 7:39XP
Points+1
Yard line
DET 12
Score
0-7
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 15:00TD
Points+6
Yard line
DET 4
Score
0-13
(15:00) D.Culpepper pass to C.Carter for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 14:56XP
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
0-14
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. PENALTY on DET-L.Campbell, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 1:17FG
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 34
Score
3-14
(1:17) J.Hanson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:08FG
Points+3
Yard line
DET 22
Score
3-17
(:08) G.Anderson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 14:04TD
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 3
Score
9-17
(14:04) J.Stewart right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 13:59XP
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
10-17
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 3:15TD
Points+6
Yard line
DET 43
Score
10-23
(3:15) R.Smith right tackle for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 3:04XP
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
10-24
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 0:20TD
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 40
Score
16-24
(:20) (Shotgun) S.Case pass to L.Foster for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 0:13XP
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
17-24
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Ryan Smith · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +6.13 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
2L. Foster · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.86 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
3C. Walsh · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.40 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
4J. Morton · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.38 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
5S. Case · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +1.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
6Josaiah Stewart · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +1.29 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
7D. Sloan · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +0.66 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
8J. McWilliams · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.63 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.16 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

Ryan Smith — MIN · Rushing

Ryan Smith posted the highest total EPA (+6.13) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 18 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.

Ryan Smith's top snap (+4.54 EPA): (3:15) R.Smith right tackle for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+6.42 EPA): Another player — (:20) (Shotgun) S.Case pass to L.Foster for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

S. Case led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

S. Case (Detroit Lions) · 44 dropbacks · 52.3% completion · -0.05 EPA/play · -2.40 total EPA
D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) · 38 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.40 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Detroit Lions	Minnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play	-0.036	+0.040
Offensive success rate	42.5%	46.2%
Pass EPA/play	-0.069	-0.090
Rush EPA/play	+0.070	+0.230
Defensive EPA/play	-0.040	+0.036
Defensive success rate	53.8%	57.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Detroit Lions: -0.04 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
Minnesota Vikings: +0.04 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)

Detroit Lions: 12 drives, -3.10 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 12 drives, +3.17 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player (Q1 7:43)
Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player (Q2 15:00)
Detroit Lions — unlisted player (Q4 14:04)
Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player (Q4 3:15)
Detroit Lions — unlisted player (Q4 0:20)

Field goals

Detroit Lions — unlisted player (Q2 1:17)
Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player (Q2 0:08)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q1 7:43) — (7:43) R.Smith up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 12 (Q1 7:39) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger..

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 4 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) D.Culpepper pass to C.Carter for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 14:56); Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 34 (Q2 1:17) — (1:17) J.Hanson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DET 22 (Q2 0:08) — (:08) G.Anderson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger..

The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 14–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 3 (Q4 14:04) — (14:04) J.Stewart right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 13:59) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 43 (Q4 3:15) — (3:15) R.Smith right tackle for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 3:04) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 40 (Q4 0:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) S.Case pass to L.Foster for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 0:13) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Detroit Lions (Q1 15:00) — M.Berger kicks 42 yards from MIN 30 to DET 28. C.Schlesinger to DET 39 for 11 yards (J.Nelson, H.Morrow). [WPA +45.5% · EPA +1.16]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) D.Culpepper pass intended for C.Carter INTERCEPTED by A.Aldridge at MIN 13. A.Aldridge to MIN 9 for 4 yards (D.Dixon). [WPA -9.8% · EPA -4.36]
Detroit Lions (Q1 12:06) — (12:06) J.Jett punts 40 yards to MIN 3, Center-A.Aldridge. T.Walters pushed ob at DET 34 for 63 yards (S.Kowalkowski). [WPA -9.1% · EPA -3.21]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 7:43) — (7:43) R.Smith up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.5% · EPA +2.97]
Detroit Lions (Q4 4:36) — (4:36) S.Case sacked at DET 40 for -10 yards (J.Randle). [WPA -6.0% · EPA -1.47]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Detroit Lions (Q4 0:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) S.Case pass to L.Foster for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.7% · EPA +6.42]
Detroit Lions (Q2 10:26) — (10:26) (Shotgun) S.Case pass intended for D.Howard INTERCEPTED by K.Wong at MIN 25. K.Wong to MIN 39 for 14 yards (T.Semple). PENALTY on DET-S.McDougle, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at MI [WPA -4.1% · EPA -5.28]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 3:15) — (3:15) R.Smith right tackle for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.1% · EPA +4.54]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) D.Culpepper pass intended for C.Carter INTERCEPTED by A.Aldridge at MIN 13. A.Aldridge to MIN 9 for 4 yards (D.Dixon). [WPA -9.8% · EPA -4.36]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 7:43 · DET 1 · Score 0-6
(7:43) R.Smith up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 7:39 · DET 12 · Score 0-7
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · DET 4 · Score 0-13
(15:00) D.Culpepper pass to C.Carter for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 14:56 · DET 2 · Score 0-14
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. PENALTY on DET-L.Campbell, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 1:17 · MIN 34 · Score 3-14
(1:17) J.Hanson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 0:08 · DET 22 · Score 3-17
(:08) G.Anderson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 14:04 · MIN 3 · Score 9-17
(14:04) J.Stewart right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 13:59 · MIN 2 · Score 10-17
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 3:15 · DET 43 · Score 10-23
(3:15) R.Smith right tackle for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 3:04 · DET 2 · Score 10-24
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 0:20 · MIN 40 · Score 16-24
(:20) (Shotgun) S.Case pass to L.Foster for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 0:13 · MIN 2 · Score 17-24
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.

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.
Ryan Smith (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings on 2000-11-30?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 24-17 in Week 14, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?

Q1: Detroit Lions 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: Detroit Lions 3, Minnesota Vikings 10; Q4: Detroit Lions 14, Minnesota Vikings 7; Final: Detroit Lions 17, Minnesota Vikings 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 7:43) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 15:00) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 14:04) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 3:15) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 0:20) Detroit Lions field goal — unlisted player (Q2 1:17, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?

S. Case (Detroit Lions), 52.3% completion, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -2.40 total passing EPA. D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 50.0% completion, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.40 total passing EPA.

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

Ryan Smith (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.13 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 18 snaps. Their top snap (+4.54 EPA): (3:15) R.Smith right tackle for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Minnesota Vikings won 24-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Detroit Lions

Entered 8-4 Now 8-5 L

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 10-2 Now 11-2 W

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