Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 31–26 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 6–24 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Batch
- Top passer
- C. Batch
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:24) 10-C.Batch pass incomplete to 87-J.Morton. Play Challenged by DET and REVERSED. 10-…
- Game date
- 2001-10-14
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 31–26 on 2001-10-14. C. Batch posted a game-high +17.44 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Lions | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 26 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DETDetroit Lions(8:34) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(4:02) 4-J.Hanson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
(14:55) 30-T.Prentice up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(10:52) 1-G.Anderson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(7:28) 4-J.Hanson 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
(:34) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper scrambles up the middle for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(10:33) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 80-C.Carter for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(5:47) 10-C.Batch pass to 34-J.Stewart for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
(14:26) 10-C.Batch pass to 82-G.Crowell for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(6:24) 10-C.Batch pass incomplete to 87-J.Morton. Play Challenged by DET and REVERSED. 10-C.Batch pass to 87-J.Morton for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 8:34TD DCD. CulpepperPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 7
- Score
- 0-6
(8:34) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 8:29XP GAG. AndersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 0-7
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 4:02FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 3-7
(4:02) 4-J.Hanson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 14:55TD TPT. PrenticePoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 1
- Score
- 3-13
(14:55) 30-T.Prentice up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 14:46XP GAG. AndersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 3-14
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 10:52FG GAG. AndersonPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 23
- Score
- 3-17
(10:52) 1-G.Anderson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 7:28FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIN 32
- Score
- 6-17
(7:28) 4-J.Hanson 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:34TD DCD. CulpepperPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 33
- Score
- 6-23
(:34) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper scrambles up the middle for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:25XP GAG. AndersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 6-24
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 10:33TD CCC. CarterPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 47
- Score
- 6-30
(10:33) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 80-C.Carter for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 10:25XP GAG. AndersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 6-31
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 5:47TD Josaiah StewartPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 12-31
(5:47) 10-C.Batch pass to 34-J.Stewart for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 5:40XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 13-31
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 14:26TD GCG. CrowellPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 16
- Score
- 19-31
(14:26) 10-C.Batch pass to 82-G.Crowell for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 6:24TD JMJ. MortonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 20
- Score
- 25-31
(6:24) 10-C.Batch pass incomplete to 87-J.Morton. Play Challenged by DET and REVERSED. 10-C.Batch pass to 87-J.Morton for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 6:18XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 26-31
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Batch · Detroit Lions · Passing · +17.44 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 2D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +12.38 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 3C. Carter · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +8.57 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 4J. Morton · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +7.90 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 5G. Crowell · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.76 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 6D. Sloan · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.84 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 7D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +2.50 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 8J. Kleinsasser · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +2.23 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.23 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
C. Batch — DET · Passing
C. Batch posted the highest total EPA (+17.44) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 52 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.
C. Batch's top snap (+4.81 EPA): (6:24) 10-C.Batch pass incomplete to 87-J.Morton. Play Challenged by DET and REVERSED. 10-C.Batch pass to 87-J.Morton for 20 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) · 52 dropbacks · 59.6% completion · +0.34 EPA/play · +17.44 total EPA
- D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) · 40 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.31 EPA/play · +12.38 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.185 | +0.221 |
| Offensive success rate | 53.9% | 47.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.335 | +0.378 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.089 | -0.017 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.221 | -0.185 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.5% | 46.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Detroit Lions +0.18, Minnesota Vikings +0.22) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: +0.18 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.22 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 10 drives, +16.44 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 9 drives, +17.67 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — D. Culpepper
- Minnesota Vikings — T. Prentice
- Minnesota Vikings — D. Culpepper
- Minnesota Vikings — C. Carter (D. Culpepper pass)
- Detroit Lions — Josaiah Stewart (C. Batch pass)
- Detroit Lions — G. Crowell (C. Batch pass)
- Detroit Lions — J. Morton (C. Batch pass)
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
- Minnesota Vikings — G. Anderson
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 7 (Q1 8:34) — (8:34) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 8:29) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 1 (Q1 4:02) — (4:02) 4-J.Hanson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 17–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q2 14:55) — (14:55) 30-T.Prentice up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 14:46) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DET 23 (Q2 10:52) — (10:52) 1-G.Anderson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 32 (Q2 7:28) — (7:28) 4-J.Hanson 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 33 (Q2 0:34) — (:34) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper scrambles up the middle for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 0:25) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 47 (Q3 10:33) — (10:33) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 80-C.Carter for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 10:25) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 15 (Q3 5:47) — (5:47) 10-C.Batch pass to 34-J.Stewart for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 5:40) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 13–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 16 (Q4 14:26) — (14:26) 10-C.Batch pass to 82-G.Crowell for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 20 (Q4 6:24); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 6:18) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 0:15) — (:15) 10-C.Batch pass to 82-G.Crowell to MIN 20 for 26 yards (22-T.Carter).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 1:42) — (1:42) 17-M.Berger punts 44 yards to end zone, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Touchback.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 9:58) — (9:58) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss to DET 30 for 18 yards (24-T.Lyght).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 6:24) — (6:24) 10-C.Batch pass incomplete to 87-J.Morton. Play Challenged by DET and REVERSED. 10-C.Batch pass to 87-J.Morton for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 0:51) — (:51) 10-C.Batch pass to 87-J.Morton to DET 43 for 15 yards (28-R.Tate).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 6:24) — (6:24) 10-C.Batch pass incomplete to 87-J.Morton. Play Challenged by DET and REVERSED. 10-C.Batch pass to 87-J.Morton for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 0:34) — (:34) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper scrambles up the middle for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 10:40) — (10:40) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass incomplete to 84-R.Moss. PENALTY on DET-27-J.Wyrick, Defensive Pass Interference, 40 yards, enforced at MIN 13 - No Play.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 13:21) — (13:21) 10-C.Batch FUMBLES (Aborted) at DET 32, RECOVERED by MIN-99-C.Hovan at DET 37.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 8:34 · DET 7 · Score 0-6
(8:34) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 8:29 · DET 2 · Score 0-7
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 4:02 · MIN 1 · Score 3-7
(4:02) 4-J.Hanson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 14:55 · DET 1 · Score 3-13
(14:55) 30-T.Prentice up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 14:46 · DET 2 · Score 3-14
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 10:52 · DET 23 · Score 3-17
(10:52) 1-G.Anderson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 7:28 · MIN 32 · Score 6-17
(7:28) 4-J.Hanson 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 0:34 · DET 33 · Score 6-23
(:34) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper scrambles up the middle for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 0:25 · DET 2 · Score 6-24
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 10:33 · DET 47 · Score 6-30
(10:33) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 80-C.Carter for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 10:25 · DET 2 · Score 6-31
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 5:47 · MIN 15 · Score 12-31
(5:47) 10-C.Batch pass to 34-J.Stewart for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 5:40 · MIN 2 · Score 13-31
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 14:26 · MIN 16 · Score 19-31
(14:26) 10-C.Batch pass to 82-G.Crowell for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 6:24 · MIN 20 · Score 25-31
(6:24) 10-C.Batch pass incomplete to 87-J.Morton. Play Challenged by DET and REVERSED. 10-C.Batch pass to 87-J.Morton for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 6:18 · MIN 2 · Score 26-31
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-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.
- C. Batch (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings on 2001-10-14?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 31-26 in Week 5, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Detroit Lions 3, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: Detroit Lions 3, Minnesota Vikings 17; Q3: Detroit Lions 7, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q4: Detroit Lions 13, Minnesota Vikings 0; Final: Detroit Lions 26, Minnesota Vikings 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Culpepper (Q1 8:34) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — T. Prentice (Q2 14:55) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Culpepper (Q2 0:34) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Carter (D. Culpepper pass) (Q3 10:33) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Stewart (C. Batch pass) (Q3 5:47) Detroit Lions touchdown — G. Crowell (C. Batch pass) (Q4 14:26) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Morton (C. Batch pass) (Q4 6:24) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q1 4:02, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Anderson (Q2 10:52, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q2 7:28, 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?
C. Batch (Detroit Lions), 59.6% completion, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +17.44 total passing EPA. D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 50.0% completion, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +12.38 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?
C. Batch (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.44 total EPA on Passing plays. across 52 snaps. Their top snap (+4.81 EPA): (6:24) 10-C.Batch pass incomplete to 87-J.Morton. Play Challenged by DET and REVERSED. 10-C.Batch pass to 87-J.Morton for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Minnesota Vikings won 31-26 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 1-3 Now 2-3 W
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