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NFL · Week 17 · January 7, 2002 · 11 min read

Minnesota Vikings vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2001 Week 17 Recap

Ravens defeat Vikings 19–3 in Week 17

S.Sharpe led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 3–19 Week 17 finish.

Minnesota Vikings 3 5–11
Final 3–19
Baltimore Ravens 19 10–6 Winner
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
3–19
Halftime
Minnesota Vikings 3–9 Baltimore Ravens
Top passer
S. Wynn
FantasyHQ MVP
S.Sharpe
Game date
January 7, 2002

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • Riley Moss
    Riley Moss 1/1 · 29 YDS +2.0 Fantasy Impact
  • H.Morrow 5 CAR · 17 YDS +0.5 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Chapman 1 CAR -0.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • S.Sharpe 2 REC · 51 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Stokley 2 REC · 50 YDS +2.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Mykel Williams
    Mykel Williams 7 CAR · 49 YDS +2.1 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
Baltimore Ravens 19–3 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime
Minnesota Vikings 3–9 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
S. Sharpe
Top passer
S. Wynn
Biggest EPA play
(1:45) 3-S.Wynn sacked at MIN 11 for -11 yards (58-P.Boulware). FUMBLES (58-P.Boulware), R…
Game date
2002-01-07

Game summary

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Minnesota Vikings 19–3 on 2002-01-07. S. Sharpe posted a game-high +2.91 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 9 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Minnesota Vikings300003
Baltimore Ravens0937019

Scoring Map

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

MINMinnesota Vikings
BALBaltimore Ravens

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 5:58FG
    GAG. Anderson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 7
    Score
    3-0

    (5:58) 1-G.Anderson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-12-L.Johnson.

  2. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 15:00FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 3
    Score
    3-3

    (15:00) 3-M.Stover 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-D.Hellestrae, Holder-5-K.Richardson.

  3. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 6:42FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    3-6

    (6:42) 3-M.Stover 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-D.Hellestrae, Holder-5-K.Richardson.

  4. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 0:07FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 20
    Score
    3-9

    (:07) 3-M.Stover 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-D.Hellestrae, Holder-5-K.Richardson.

  5. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 4:02FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    3-12

    (4:02) 3-M.Stover 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-D.Hellestrae, Holder-5-K.Richardson.

  6. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 1:45TD
    JSJ. Sharper

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 78
    Score
    3-18

    (1:45) 3-S.Wynn sacked at MIN 11 for -11 yards (58-P.Boulware). FUMBLES (58-P.Boulware), RECOVERED by BAL-55-J.Sharper at MIN 8. 55-J.Sharper for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 1:37XP
    MSM. Stover

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    3-19

    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-D.Hellestrae, Holder-5-K.Richardson.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1S. Sharpe · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.91 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
  2. 2B. Stokley · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.33 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
  3. 3Mykel WilliamsMykel Williams · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +2.15 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
  4. 4Riley MossRiley Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +1.98 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.98 EPA/play
  5. 5O. Ayanbadejo · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +0.74 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
  6. 6H. Morrow · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +0.46 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
  7. 7T. Allen · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +0.25 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.01 EPA/play
  8. 8Jourdan LewisJourdan Lewis · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · -0.30 total EPA · 2 snaps · -0.15 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

S. Sharpe — BAL · Receiving

S. Sharpe posted the highest total EPA (+2.91) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +0.73 EPA per play.

S. Sharpe's top snap (+2.94 EPA): (9:09) 18-E.Grbac pass to 82-S.Sharpe to 50 for 37 yards (42-O.Thomas).

Biggest single play (-7.43 EPA): S. Wynn — (1:45) 3-S.Wynn sacked at MIN 11 for -11 yards (58-P.Boulware). FUMBLES (58-P.Boulware), RECOVERED by BAL-55-J.Sharper at MIN 8. 55-J.Sharper for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

  • S. Wynn (Minnesota Vikings) · 36 dropbacks · 36.1% completion · -0.81 EPA/play · -29.19 total EPA
  • E. Grbac (Baltimore Ravens) · 31 dropbacks · 32.3% completion · -0.05 EPA/play · -1.67 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatMinnesota VikingsBaltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play-0.367-0.122
Offensive success rate31.0%37.8%
Pass EPA/play-0.735-0.054
Rush EPA/play-0.056-0.160
Defensive EPA/play+0.122+0.367
Defensive success rate62.2%69.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.12 vs -0.37), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Minnesota Vikings: -0.37 EPA/play (3rd percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: -0.12 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 14 drives, -10.99 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Minnesota Vikings: 14 drives, -26.03 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Baltimore Ravens — J. Sharper (Q4 1:45)

Field goals

  • Minnesota Vikings — G. Anderson (Q1 5:58)
  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q2 15:00)
  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q2 6:42)
  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q2 0:07)
  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q3 4:02)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the BAL 7 (Q1 5:58) — (5:58) 1-G.Anderson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-12-L.Johnson..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 9–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the MIN 3 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 3-M.Stover 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-D.Hellestrae, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the MIN 2 (Q2 6:42) — (6:42) 3-M.Stover 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-D.Hellestrae, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the MIN 20 (Q2 0:07) — (:07) 3-M.Stover 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-D.Hellestrae, Holder-5-K.Richardson..

The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the MIN 2 (Q3 4:02) — (4:02) 3-M.Stover 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-D.Hellestrae, Holder-5-K.Richardson..

The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 78 (Q4 1:45); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 1:37) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-D.Hellestrae, Holder-5-K.Richardson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 0:59) — (:59) 3-S.Wynn pass intended for 84-R.Moss INTERCEPTED by 21-C.McAlister at BAL -1. Touchback. [WPA -19.3% · EPA -4.43]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 1:10) — (1:10) (Punt formation) 5-K.Richardson Aborted. 70-D.Hellestrae FUMBLES at BAL 10, recovered by BAL-5-K.Richardson at BAL 10. [WPA -10.5% · EPA -3.70]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 12:36) — (12:36) 3-S.Wynn pass to 80-C.Carter to MIN 44 for 5 yards (22-D.Starks). FUMBLES (22-D.Starks), RECOVERED by BAL-26-R.Woodson at MIN 45. [WPA -8.2% · EPA -3.79]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 0:34) — (:34) 18-E.Grbac pass to 80-B.Stokley to MIN 27 for 46 yards (28-R.Tate). [WPA +7.9% · EPA +1.78]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 9:03) — (9:03) 84-R.Moss pass to 80-C.Carter to BAL 23 for 29 yards (26-R.Woodson). Reverse to Moss who passed to Carter. [WPA +6.9% · EPA +1.98]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 1:45) — (1:45) 3-S.Wynn sacked at MIN 11 for -11 yards (58-P.Boulware). FUMBLES (58-P.Boulware), RECOVERED by BAL-55-J.Sharper at MIN 8. 55-J.Sharper for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -2.2% · EPA -7.43]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 0:59) — (:59) 3-S.Wynn pass intended for 84-R.Moss INTERCEPTED by 21-C.McAlister at BAL -1. Touchback. [WPA -19.3% · EPA -4.43]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 12:36) — (12:36) 3-S.Wynn pass to 80-C.Carter to MIN 44 for 5 yards (22-D.Starks). FUMBLES (22-D.Starks), RECOVERED by BAL-26-R.Woodson at MIN 45. [WPA -8.2% · EPA -3.79]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 1:10) — (1:10) (Punt formation) 5-K.Richardson Aborted. 70-D.Hellestrae FUMBLES at BAL 10, recovered by BAL-5-K.Richardson at BAL 10. [WPA -10.5% · EPA -3.70]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 5:58 · BAL 7 · Score 3-0
    (5:58) 1-G.Anderson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-12-L.Johnson.
  2. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · MIN 3 · Score 3-3
    (15:00) 3-M.Stover 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-D.Hellestrae, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
  3. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 6:42 · MIN 2 · Score 3-6
    (6:42) 3-M.Stover 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-D.Hellestrae, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
  4. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 0:07 · MIN 20 · Score 3-9
    (:07) 3-M.Stover 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-D.Hellestrae, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
  5. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 4:02 · MIN 2 · Score 3-12
    (4:02) 3-M.Stover 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-D.Hellestrae, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
  6. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 1:45 · BAL 78 · Score 3-18
    (1:45) 3-S.Wynn sacked at MIN 11 for -11 yards (58-P.Boulware). FUMBLES (58-P.Boulware), RECOVERED by BAL-55-J.Sharper at MIN 8. 55-J.Sharper for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 1:37 · MIN 2 · Score 3-19
    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-D.Hellestrae, Holder-5-K.Richardson.

Key takeaways

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

  • Baltimore Ravens earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • S. Sharpe (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Baltimore Ravens on 2002-01-07?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Minnesota Vikings 19-3 in Week 17, 2001.

What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Baltimore Ravens?

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 3, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 0, Baltimore Ravens 9; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 0, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 0, Baltimore Ravens 7; Final: Minnesota Vikings 3, Baltimore Ravens 19.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Baltimore Ravens?

Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Sharper (Q4 1:45) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Anderson (Q1 5:58, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 6:42, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 0:07, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q3 4:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Baltimore Ravens?

S. Wynn (Minnesota Vikings), 36.1% completion, -0.81 EPA per dropback, -29.19 total passing EPA. E. Grbac (Baltimore Ravens), 32.3% completion, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -1.67 total passing EPA.

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

S. Sharpe (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +2.91 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+2.94 EPA): (9:09) 18-E.Grbac pass to 82-S.Sharpe to 50 for 37 yards (42-O.Thomas)..

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 5-10 Now 5-11 L

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 9-6 Now 10-6 W