Quick answer
- Winner
- Detroit Lions
- Final score
- Detroit Lions 27–24 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 7–20 Detroit Lions at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Riley Moss
- Top passer
- M. McMahon
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:15) 8-T.Bouman pass intended for 81-C.Walsh INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Lyght at DET 41. 24-T.L…
- Game date
- 2001-12-16
Game summary
The Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 27–24 on 2001-12-16. Riley Moss posted a game-high +12.55 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
 Detroit Lions | 14 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings(7:15) 8-T.Bouman pass intended for 81-C.Walsh INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Lyght at DET 41. 24-T.Lyght for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-L.Araguz.
(2:23) 31-A.Cason to DET 42 for 1 yard (55-L.Hall). FUMBLES (55-L.Hall), touched at DET 46, RECOVERED by MIN-22-T.Carter at DET 46. 22-T.Carter for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-12-L.Johnson.
(1:00) 8-M.McMahon left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-L.Araguz.
(9:18) 4-J.Hanson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-L.Araguz.
(:03) 4-J.Hanson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-L.Araguz.
(12:33) 1-G.Anderson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-12-L.Johnson.
(7:21) 8-T.Bouman pass to 84-R.Moss for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-12-L.Johnson.
(1:57) (Shotgun) 8-T.Bouman pass to 84-R.Moss for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-12-L.Johnson.
(10:40) 30-C.Schlesinger right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-L.Araguz.
DETDetroit LionsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 7:15TD TLT. LyghtPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 46
- Score
- 0-6
(7:15) 8-T.Bouman pass intended for 81-C.Walsh INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Lyght at DET 41. 24-T.Lyght for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 6:18XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 0-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-L.Araguz.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 2:23TD TCT.J. CarterPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 59
- Score
- 6-7
(2:23) 31-A.Cason to DET 42 for 1 yard (55-L.Hall). FUMBLES (55-L.Hall), touched at DET 46, RECOVERED by MIN-22-T.Carter at DET 46. 22-T.Carter for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 2:11XP GAG. AndersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 7-7
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-12-L.Johnson.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 1:00TD MMM. McMahonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 7-13
(1:00) 8-M.McMahon left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 0:55XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-14
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-L.Araguz.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 9:18FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIN 26
- Score
- 7-17
(9:18) 4-J.Hanson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-L.Araguz.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:03FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIN 18
- Score
- 7-20
(:03) 4-J.Hanson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-L.Araguz.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 12:33FG GAG. AndersonPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 9
- Score
- 10-20
(12:33) 1-G.Anderson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-12-L.Johnson.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 7:21TD Riley MossPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 66
- Score
- 16-20
(7:21) 8-T.Bouman pass to 84-R.Moss for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 7:12XP GAG. AndersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 17-20
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-12-L.Johnson.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 1:57TD Riley MossPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 13
- Score
- 23-20
(1:57) (Shotgun) 8-T.Bouman pass to 84-R.Moss for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 1:51XP GAG. AndersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 24-20
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-12-L.Johnson.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 10:40TD CSC. SchlesingerPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 24-26
(10:40) 30-C.Schlesinger right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 10:36XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 24-27
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-L.Araguz.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Riley Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +12.55 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 2D. Sloan · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.57 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 3J. Morton · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.97 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 4M. McMahon · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +3.18 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 5M. McMahon · Detroit Lions · Passing · +3.09 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 6
Spencer Anderson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.27 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play - 7D. Chapman · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.84 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 8T. Bouman · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +0.09 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.05 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 (+12.55) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +0.97 EPA per play.
Riley Moss's top snap (+5.92 EPA): (7:21) 8-T.Bouman pass to 84-R.Moss for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-9.51 EPA): T. Bouman — (7:15) 8-T.Bouman pass intended for 81-C.Walsh INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Lyght at DET 41. 24-T.Lyght for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
M. McMahon led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. McMahon (Detroit Lions) · 45 dropbacks · 33.3% completion · +0.07 EPA/play · +3.09 total EPA
- T. Bouman (Minnesota Vikings) · 43 dropbacks · 41.9% completion · -0.10 EPA/play · -4.26 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.080 | -0.071 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.8% | 41.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.099 | +0.069 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.233 | -0.382 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.071 | +0.080 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.3% | 53.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Minnesota Vikings -0.08, Detroit Lions -0.07) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.08 EPA/play (31st percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: -0.07 EPA/play (35th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 14 drives, -6.78 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, -6.17 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — T. Lyght
- Minnesota Vikings — T.J. Carter
- Detroit Lions — M. McMahon
- Minnesota Vikings — Riley Moss (T. Bouman pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Riley Moss (T. Bouman pass)
- Detroit Lions — C. Schlesinger
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
- Minnesota Vikings — G. Anderson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 14–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 46 (Q1 7:15) — (7:15) 8-T.Bouman pass intended for 81-C.Walsh INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Lyght at DET 41. 24-T.Lyght for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 6:18) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-L.Araguz.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 59 (Q1 2:23); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 2:11) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-12-L.Johnson.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q1 1:00) — (1:00) 8-M.McMahon left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 0:55) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-L.Araguz..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 6–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 26 (Q2 9:18) — (9:18) 4-J.Hanson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-L.Araguz.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 18 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 4-J.Hanson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-L.Araguz..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 17–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DET 9 (Q3 12:33) — (12:33) 1-G.Anderson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-12-L.Johnson.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 66 (Q3 7:21) — (7:21) 8-T.Bouman pass to 84-R.Moss for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 7:12) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-12-L.Johnson.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 13 (Q3 1:57) — (1:57) (Shotgun) 8-T.Bouman pass to 84-R.Moss for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 1:51) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-12-L.Johnson..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q4 10:40) — (10:40) 30-C.Schlesinger right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 10:36) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-L.Araguz..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 7:15) — (7:15) 8-T.Bouman pass intended for 81-C.Walsh INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Lyght at DET 41. 24-T.Lyght for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 2:23) — (2:23) 31-A.Cason to DET 42 for 1 yard (55-L.Hall). FUMBLES (55-L.Hall), touched at DET 46, RECOVERED by MIN-22-T.Carter at DET 46. 22-T.Carter for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 1:21) — (1:21) 8-M.McMahon pass to 88-S.Anderson to MIN 1 for 69 yards (24-R.Griffith). Penalty on MIN-99-C.Hovan, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:33) — (:33) (Shotgun) 8-T.Bouman pass to 81-C.Walsh to DET 42 for 19 yards (27-J.Wyrick).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:33) — (:33) 8-T.Bouman pass incomplete. Ball was spiked to stop clock
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 7:15) — (7:15) 8-T.Bouman pass intended for 81-C.Walsh INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Lyght at DET 41. 24-T.Lyght for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 2:23) — (2:23) 31-A.Cason to DET 42 for 1 yard (55-L.Hall). FUMBLES (55-L.Hall), touched at DET 46, RECOVERED by MIN-22-T.Carter at DET 46. 22-T.Carter for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 7:21) — (7:21) 8-T.Bouman pass to 84-R.Moss for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 1:21) — (1:21) 8-M.McMahon pass to 88-S.Anderson to MIN 1 for 69 yards (24-R.Griffith). Penalty on MIN-99-C.Hovan, Defensive Offside, declined.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 7:15 · DET 46 · Score 0-6
(7:15) 8-T.Bouman pass intended for 81-C.Walsh INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Lyght at DET 41. 24-T.Lyght for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 6:18 · MIN 2 · Score 0-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-L.Araguz. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 2:23 · MIN 59 · Score 6-7
(2:23) 31-A.Cason to DET 42 for 1 yard (55-L.Hall). FUMBLES (55-L.Hall), touched at DET 46, RECOVERED by MIN-22-T.Carter at DET 46. 22-T.Carter for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 2:11 · DET 2 · Score 7-7
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-12-L.Johnson. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 1:00 · MIN 1 · Score 7-13
(1:00) 8-M.McMahon left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 0:55 · MIN 2 · Score 7-14
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-L.Araguz. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 9:18 · MIN 26 · Score 7-17
(9:18) 4-J.Hanson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-L.Araguz. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · MIN 18 · Score 7-20
(:03) 4-J.Hanson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-L.Araguz. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 12:33 · DET 9 · Score 10-20
(12:33) 1-G.Anderson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-12-L.Johnson. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 7:21 · DET 66 · Score 16-20
(7:21) 8-T.Bouman pass to 84-R.Moss for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 7:12 · DET 2 · Score 17-20
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-12-L.Johnson. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 1:57 · DET 13 · Score 23-20
(1:57) (Shotgun) 8-T.Bouman pass to 84-R.Moss for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 1:51 · DET 2 · Score 24-20
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-12-L.Johnson. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 10:40 · MIN 1 · Score 24-26
(10:40) 30-C.Schlesinger right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 10:36 · MIN 2 · Score 24-27
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-2-L.Araguz.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Detroit Lions 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 2001-12-16?
The Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 27-24 in Week 14, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 7, Detroit Lions 14; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 0, Detroit Lions 6; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 17, Detroit Lions 0; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 0, Detroit Lions 7; Final: Minnesota Vikings 24, Detroit Lions 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Lyght (Q1 7:15) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — T. Carter (Q1 2:23) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. McMahon (Q1 1:00) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — R. Moss (T. Bouman pass) (Q3 7:21) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — R. Moss (T. Bouman pass) (Q3 1:57) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Schlesinger (Q4 10:40) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q2 9:18, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Anderson (Q3 12:33, 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?
M. McMahon (Detroit Lions), 33.3% completion, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +3.09 total passing EPA. T. Bouman (Minnesota Vikings), 41.9% completion, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -4.26 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 +12.55 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 13 snaps. Their top snap (+5.92 EPA): (7:21) 8-T.Bouman pass to 84-R.Moss for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Detroit Lions won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 5-7 Now 5-8 L
Detroit Lions
Entered 0-12 Now 1-12 W
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