Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 21–13 New England Patriots
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 21–7 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Culpepper
- Top passer
- D. Bledsoe
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:26) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to M.Hatchette for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2000-09-17
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the New England Patriots 21–13 on 2000-09-17. D. Culpepper posted a game-high +10.09 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
 New England Patriots | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings(6:10) R.Smith left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
(4:20) 67 Anderson eligible K.Faulk left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
(9:58) D.Culpepper pass to J.McWilliams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
(5:26) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to M.Hatchette for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
(11:16) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Glenn for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NENew England PatriotsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 6:10TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 4
- Score
- 6-0
(6:10) R.Smith left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 6:06XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 7-0
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 4:20TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-6
(4:20) 67 Anderson eligible K.Faulk left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 4:15XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-7
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 9:58TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 1
- Score
- 13-7
(9:58) D.Culpepper pass to J.McWilliams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 9:53XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 14-7
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 5:26TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 39
- Score
- 20-7
(5:26) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to M.Hatchette for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 5:18XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 21-7
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 11:16TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 8
- Score
- 21-13
(11:16) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Glenn for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +10.09 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 2M. Hatchette · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.15 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.58 EPA/play
- 3Keldric Faulk · New England Patriots · Rushing · +2.46 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 4J. McWilliams · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.00 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 5Keldric Faulk · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.57 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 6C. Walsh · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.44 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
- 7
Jordan Davis · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play - 8C. Carter · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.18 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.12 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
D. Culpepper — MIN · Passing
D. Culpepper posted the highest total EPA (+10.09) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.24 EPA per play.
D. Culpepper's top snap (+5.59 EPA): (5:26) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to M.Hatchette for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
D. Bledsoe led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Bledsoe (New England Patriots) · 44 dropbacks · 47.7% completion · -0.12 EPA/play · -5.20 total EPA
- D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) · 42 dropbacks · 45.2% completion · +0.24 EPA/play · +10.09 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.067 | -0.040 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.6% | 42.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.240 | -0.118 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.112 | +0.057 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.040 | -0.067 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.1% | 58.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.07 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: -0.04 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, +6.74 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 11 drives, -3.05 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- New England Patriots — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- New England Patriots — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NE 4 (Q1 6:10) — (6:10) R.Smith left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 6:06) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q1 4:20) — (4:20) 67 Anderson eligible K.Faulk left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 4:15) — A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q2 9:58) — (9:58) D.Culpepper pass to J.McWilliams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 9:53) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NE 39 (Q2 5:26) — (5:26) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to M.Hatchette for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 5:18) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 6–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIN 8 (Q4 11:16) — (11:16) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Glenn for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 15:00) — A.Vinatieri kicks 70 yards from NE 30 to MIN 0. M.Williams to MIN 27 for 27 yards (K.Serwanga).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 2:56) — (2:56) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass INTERCEPTED by L.Milloy at MIN 21. L.Milloy ran ob at MIN 21 for no gain.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 5:26) — (5:26) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to M.Hatchette for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 1:30) — (1:30) D.Culpepper pass to C.Carter to NE 36 for 27 yards. Lateral to R.Moss ran ob at NE 36 for no gain. Penalty on NE-L.Milloy, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- New England Patriots (Q1 4:25) — (4:25) D.Bledsoe pass incomplete to T.Glenn. PENALTY on MIN-C.Dishman, Defensive Pass Interference, 31 yards, enforced at MIN 33 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 5:26) — (5:26) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to M.Hatchette for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 4:10) — (4:10) R.Smith up the middle to NE 29 for 5 yards (L.Milloy). FUMBLES (L.Milloy), RECOVERED by NE-G.Spires at NE 29.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 2:56) — (2:56) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass INTERCEPTED by L.Milloy at MIN 21. L.Milloy ran ob at MIN 21 for no gain.
- New England Patriots (Q4 11:16) — (11:16) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Glenn for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 6:10 · NE 4 · Score 6-0
(6:10) R.Smith left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 6:06 · NE 2 · Score 7-0
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 4:20 · MIN 2 · Score 7-6
(4:20) 67 Anderson eligible K.Faulk left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 4:15 · MIN 2 · Score 7-7
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 9:58 · NE 1 · Score 13-7
(9:58) D.Culpepper pass to J.McWilliams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 9:53 · NE 2 · Score 14-7
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 5:26 · NE 39 · Score 20-7
(5:26) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to M.Hatchette for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 5:18 · NE 2 · Score 21-7
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 11:16 · MIN 8 · Score 21-13
(11:16) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Glenn for 8 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.
- D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs New England Patriots on 2000-09-17?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the New England Patriots 21-13 in Week 3, 2000.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 7, New England Patriots 7; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 14, New England Patriots 0; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 0, New England Patriots 6; Final: Minnesota Vikings 21, New England Patriots 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs New England Patriots?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 6:10) New England Patriots touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 4:20) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 9:58) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 5:26) New England Patriots touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 11:16) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs New England Patriots?
D. Bledsoe (New England Patriots), 47.7% completion, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -5.20 total passing EPA. D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 45.2% completion, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +10.09 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs New England Patriots?
D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.09 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (+5.59 EPA): (5:26) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to M.Hatchette for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W
New England Patriots
Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L
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