Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 24–17 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 7–21 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- D. Culpepper
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:06) 23-M.Bennett up the middle to NE 10 for no gain (95-R.Phifer). FUMBLES (95-R.Phifer…
- Game date
- 2002-11-24
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Minnesota Vikings 24–17 on 2002-11-24. T. Brady posted a game-high +10.85 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
 New England Patriots | 7 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings(3:30) 12-T.Brady pass to 88-C.Fauria for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(12:34) NE 50-Vrabel eligible. 12-T.Brady pass to 88-C.Fauria for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(8:05) 12-T.Brady pass to 80-T.Brown for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(:23) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 85-D.Bates for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
(4:50) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 16-K.Campbell for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
(14:46) 1-G.Anderson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
(11:13) 4-A.Vinatieri 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 3:30TD CFC. FauriaPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 9
- Score
- 0-6
(3:30) 12-T.Brady pass to 88-C.Fauria for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 3:24XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 0-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 12:34TD CFC. FauriaPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 0-13
(12:34) NE 50-Vrabel eligible. 12-T.Brady pass to 88-C.Fauria for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 12:30XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 0-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 8:05TD Trent BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 5
- Score
- 0-20
(8:05) 12-T.Brady pass to 80-T.Brown for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 8:02XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 0-21
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:23TD DBD. BatesPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 6
- Score
- 6-21
(:23) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 85-D.Bates for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:19XP GAG. AndersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 7-21
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 4:50TD KCK. CampbellPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 7
- Score
- 13-21
(4:50) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 16-K.Campbell for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 4:45XP GAG. AndersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 14-21
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 14:46FG GAG. AndersonPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 20
- Score
- 17-21
(14:46) 1-G.Anderson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 11:13FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 16
- Score
- 17-24
(11:13) 4-A.Vinatieri 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +10.85 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 2D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +4.49 total EPA · 58 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 3Trent Brown · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.11 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 4C. Fauria · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.71 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.86 EPA/play
- 5B. Chamberlain · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.46 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
- 6
Arian Smith · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.71 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play - 7D. Bates · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 8
Mykel Williams · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +2.40 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.40 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
T. Brady — NE · Passing
T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+10.85) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.29 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (+2.83 EPA): (8:05) 12-T.Brady pass to 80-T.Brown for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-4.64 EPA): M. Bennett — (5:06) 23-M.Bennett up the middle to NE 10 for no gain (95-R.Phifer). FUMBLES (95-R.Phifer), RECOVERED by NE-50-M.Vrabel at NE 10.
Quarterback report card
D. Culpepper led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) · 58 dropbacks · 41.4% completion · +0.08 EPA/play · +4.49 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 38 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · +0.29 EPA/play · +10.85 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.047 | +0.009 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.5% | 40.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.067 | +0.286 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.159 | -0.254 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.009 | +0.047 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.6% | 50.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.05), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.05 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: +0.01 EPA/play (52nd percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: 12 drives, -4.52 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 13 drives, +0.78 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — C. Fauria (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — C. Fauria (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — Trent Brown (T. Brady pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — D. Bates (D. Culpepper pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — K. Campbell (D. Culpepper pass)
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — G. Anderson
- New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIN 9 (Q1 3:30) — (3:30) 12-T.Brady pass to 88-C.Fauria for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 3:24) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q2 12:34) — (12:34) NE 50-Vrabel eligible. 12-T.Brady pass to 88-C.Fauria for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 12:30) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIN 5 (Q2 8:05) — (8:05) 12-T.Brady pass to 80-T.Brown for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 8:02) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NE 6 (Q2 0:23) — (:23) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 85-D.Bates for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 0:19) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NE 7 (Q3 4:50) — (4:50) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 16-K.Campbell for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 4:45) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the NE 20 (Q4 14:46) — (14:46) 1-G.Anderson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIN 16 (Q4 11:13) — (11:13) 4-A.Vinatieri 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 7:42) — (7:42) 1-G.Anderson 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 9:11) — (9:11) 1-G.Anderson 43 yard field goal is BLOCKED (93-R.Seymour), Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson, declared dead at NE 33.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 9:53) — (9:53) 11-D.Culpepper pass incomplete. PENALTY on MIN, Intentional Grounding, 17 yards, enforced at NE 10.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 0:44) — (:44) 11-D.Culpepper scrambles right tackle ran ob at NE 24 for 17 yards.
- New England Patriots (Q4 14:26) — (14:26) 12-T.Brady pass to 32-A.Smith to MIN 46 for 26 yards (25-E.Kelly).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 5:06) — (5:06) 23-M.Bennett up the middle to NE 10 for no gain (95-R.Phifer). FUMBLES (95-R.Phifer), RECOVERED by NE-50-M.Vrabel at NE 10.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 9:11) — (9:11) 1-G.Anderson 43 yard field goal is BLOCKED (93-R.Seymour), Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson, declared dead at NE 33.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 7:42) — (7:42) 1-G.Anderson 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 2:23) — (2:23) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss to MIN 31 for 8 yards (95-R.Phifer). FUMBLES (95-R.Phifer), RECOVERED by NE-93-R.Seymour at MIN 31.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 3:30 · MIN 9 · Score 0-6
(3:30) 12-T.Brady pass to 88-C.Fauria for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 3:24 · MIN 2 · Score 0-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 12:34 · MIN 1 · Score 0-13
(12:34) NE 50-Vrabel eligible. 12-T.Brady pass to 88-C.Fauria for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 12:30 · MIN 2 · Score 0-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 8:05 · MIN 5 · Score 0-20
(8:05) 12-T.Brady pass to 80-T.Brown for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 8:02 · MIN 2 · Score 0-21
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 0:23 · NE 6 · Score 6-21
(:23) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 85-D.Bates for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 0:19 · NE 2 · Score 7-21
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 4:50 · NE 7 · Score 13-21
(4:50) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 16-K.Campbell for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 4:45 · NE 2 · Score 14-21
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 14:46 · NE 20 · Score 17-21
(14:46) 1-G.Anderson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 11:13 · MIN 16 · Score 17-24
(11:13) 4-A.Vinatieri 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs New England Patriots on 2002-11-24?
The New England Patriots beat the Minnesota Vikings 24-17 in Week 12, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 0, New England Patriots 7; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 7, New England Patriots 14; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 7, New England Patriots 0; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 3, New England Patriots 3; Final: Minnesota Vikings 17, New England Patriots 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs New England Patriots?
New England Patriots touchdown — C. Fauria (T. Brady pass) (Q1 3:30) New England Patriots touchdown — C. Fauria (T. Brady pass) (Q2 12:34) New England Patriots touchdown — T. Brown (T. Brady pass) (Q2 8:05) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Bates (D. Culpepper pass) (Q2 0:23) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Campbell (D. Culpepper pass) (Q3 4:50) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Anderson (Q4 14:46, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 11:13, 3 pts) 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. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 41.4% completion, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +4.49 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 55.3% completion, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +10.85 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs New England Patriots?
T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.85 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+2.83 EPA): (8:05) 12-T.Brady pass to 80-T.Brown for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Minnesota Vikings vs New England Patriots a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. New England Patriots won 24-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 3-7 Now 3-8 L
New England Patriots
Entered 5-5 Now 6-5 W
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