Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 31–24 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 10–16 Detroit Lions at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Riley Moss
- Top passer
- C. Batch
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:55) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2000-10-01
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 31–24 on 2000-10-01, overcoming Detroit Lions's 16–10 halftime lead. Riley Moss posted a game-high +17.01 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 31 |
 Detroit Lions | 7 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings(13:50) C.Batch pass to G.Crowell for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
(10:55) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
(4:19) J.Hanson 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
(1:08) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to J.Davis to DET 29 for 6 yards (S.Boyd).
(:06) G.Anderson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
(:06) G.Anderson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
(5:04) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Lions' Porcher was shaken up on the play.
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
(15:00) C.Batch up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
(11:44) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
(6:35) R.Smith up the middle for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
(:05) M.Bates right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
DETDetroit LionsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 13:50TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 9
- Score
- 0-6
(13:50) C.Batch pass to G.Crowell for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 11:05XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 0-7
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 10:55TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 61
- Score
- 6-7
(10:55) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 8:46XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 7-7
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 4:19FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIN 3
- Score
- 7-10
(4:19) J.Hanson 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 1:08FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DET 35
- Score
- 7-10
(1:08) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to J.Davis to DET 29 for 6 yards (S.Boyd).
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:06FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 10-10
(:06) G.Anderson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:06FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 10-10
(:06) G.Anderson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 5:04TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 17
- Score
- 16-10
(5:04) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Lions' Porcher was shaken up on the play.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 0:14XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 17-10
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 5
- Score
- 17-16
(15:00) C.Batch up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 12:09XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 17-17
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 11:44TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 50
- Score
- 23-17
(11:44) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 8:48XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 24-17
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 6:35TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 65
- Score
- 30-17
(6:35) R.Smith up the middle for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 6:23XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 31-17
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 0:05TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 31-23
(:05) M.Bates right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 0:03XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 31-24
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Riley Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +17.01 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.89 EPA/play - 2D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +16.08 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 3
Josaiah Stewart · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +7.22 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play - 4
Ryan Smith · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +3.17 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play - 5M. Bates · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.16 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 6C. Batch · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +1.78 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.78 EPA/play
- 7B. Olivo · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.19 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 8C. Walsh · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.96 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.96 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
Riley Moss — MIN · Receiving
Riley Moss posted the highest total EPA (+17.01) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.89 EPA per play.
Riley Moss's top snap (+6.66 EPA): (10:55) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
C. Batch led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. Batch (Detroit Lions) · 50 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.15 EPA/play · -7.64 total EPA
- D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) · 33 dropbacks · 51.5% completion · +0.49 EPA/play · +16.08 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.109 | -0.005 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.6% | 46.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.398 | -0.115 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.097 | +0.258 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.005 | -0.109 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.5% | 61.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.11 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: -0.01 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 13 drives, -0.46 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 14 drives, +9.55 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 9 (Q1 13:50) — (13:50) C.Batch pass to G.Crowell for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 11:05) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 61 (Q1 10:55) — (10:55) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 8:46) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 9–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 3 (Q2 4:19) — (4:19) J.Hanson 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the DET 35 (Q2 1:08) — (1:08) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to J.Davis to DET 29 for 6 yards (S.Boyd).; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DET 2 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) G.Anderson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the DET 2 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) G.Anderson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 17 (Q3 5:04) — (5:04) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Lions' Porcher was shaken up on the play.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 0:14) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 5 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) C.Batch up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 12:09) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 50 (Q4 11:44) — (11:44) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 8:48) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 65 (Q4 6:35) — (6:35) R.Smith up the middle for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 6:23) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q4 0:05) — (:05) M.Bates right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 0:03) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 15:00) — J.Hanson kicks 72 yards from DET 30 to MIN -2. T.Carter to MIN 19 for 21 yards (C.Kriewaldt).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 11:44) — (11:44) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 5:04) — (5:04) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Lions' Porcher was shaken up on the play.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 10:55) — (10:55) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) C.Batch up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 10:55) — (10:55) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 6:15) — (6:15) C.Batch pass intended for H.Moore INTERCEPTED by O.Thomas at MIN 49. O.Thomas to MIN 49 for no gain (H.Moore).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 6:35) — (6:35) R.Smith up the middle for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 11:44) — (11:44) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 13:50 · MIN 9 · Score 0-6
(13:50) C.Batch pass to G.Crowell for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 11:05 · MIN 2 · Score 0-7
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 10:55 · DET 61 · Score 6-7
(10:55) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 8:46 · DET 2 · Score 7-7
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 4:19 · MIN 3 · Score 7-10
(4:19) J.Hanson 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 1:08 · DET 35 · Score 7-10
(1:08) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to J.Davis to DET 29 for 6 yards (S.Boyd). - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · DET 2 · Score 10-10
(:06) G.Anderson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · DET 2 · Score 10-10
(:06) G.Anderson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 5:04 · DET 17 · Score 16-10
(5:04) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Lions' Porcher was shaken up on the play. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 0:14 · DET 2 · Score 17-10
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · MIN 5 · Score 17-16
(15:00) C.Batch up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 12:09 · MIN 2 · Score 17-17
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 11:44 · DET 50 · Score 23-17
(11:44) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 8:48 · DET 2 · Score 24-17
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 6:35 · DET 65 · Score 30-17
(6:35) R.Smith up the middle for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 6:23 · DET 2 · Score 31-17
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 0:05 · MIN 1 · Score 31-23
(:05) M.Bates right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 0:03 · MIN 2 · Score 31-24
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.
- Riley Moss (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions on 2000-10-01?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 31-24 in Week 5, 2000.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 7, Detroit Lions 7; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 3, Detroit Lions 9; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 7, Detroit Lions 0; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 14, Detroit Lions 14; Final: Minnesota Vikings 31, Detroit Lions 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 13:50) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 10:55) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 5:04) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 11:44) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 6:35) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 0:05) Detroit Lions field goal — unlisted player (Q2 4:19, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — unlisted player (Q2 1:08, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?
C. Batch (Detroit Lions), 50.0% completion, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -7.64 total passing EPA. D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 51.5% completion, +0.49 EPA per dropback, +16.08 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?
Riley Moss (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.01 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+6.66 EPA): (10:55) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Minnesota Vikings won 31-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W
Detroit Lions
Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L
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