Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 30–24 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Tied 14–14 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Finneran
- Top passer
- D. Culpepper
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:24) 7-M.Vick FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIN 15, RECOVERED by MIN-52-H.Crockett at MIN 15.
- Game date
- 2002-12-01
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Minnesota Vikings 30–24 on 2002-12-01. B. Finneran posted a game-high +8.67 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta Falcons | 0 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 30 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ATLAtlanta Falcons(9:40) 11-D.Culpepper up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
(12:52) 44-B.Christian left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
(2:45) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 83-H.Goodwin for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
(:46) 7-M.Vick pass to 86-B.Finneran for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
(3:22) 23-M.Bennett left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
(1:08) 7-M.Vick left end for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
(3:37) 4-J.Feely 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
(:14) 1-G.Anderson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
(12:47) 7-M.Vick scrambles left end for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 9:40TD DCD. CulpepperPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 1
- Score
- 0-6
(9:40) 11-D.Culpepper up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 9:38XP GAG. AndersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 0-7
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 12:52TD BCB. ChristianPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 6-7
(12:52) 44-B.Christian left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 12:48XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-7
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 2:45TD HGH. GoodwinPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 7-13
(2:45) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 83-H.Goodwin for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 2:40XP GAG. AndersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 7-14
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:46TD BFB. FinneranPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 39
- Score
- 13-14
(:46) 7-M.Vick pass to 86-B.Finneran for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:37XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 14-14
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 3:22TD MBM. BennettPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 1
- Score
- 14-20
(3:22) 23-M.Bennett left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 3:19XP GAG. AndersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 14-21
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 1:08TD MVM. VickPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 28
- Score
- 20-21
(1:08) 7-M.Vick left end for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 1:00XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 21-21
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 3:37FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 26
- Score
- 24-21
(3:37) 4-J.Feely 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 0:14FG GAG. AndersonPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 11
- Score
- 24-24
(:14) 1-G.Anderson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
OT 12:47TD MVM. VickPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 46
- Score
- 30-24
(12:47) 7-M.Vick scrambles left end for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1B. Finneran · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +8.67 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 2
Riley Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.29 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play - 3M. Vick · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +3.33 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 4D. Bates · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.63 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 5A. Crumpler · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.95 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 6C. Walsh · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.94 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 7D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +1.83 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 8M. Vick · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +1.74 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.29 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
B. Finneran — ATL · Receiving
B. Finneran posted the highest total EPA (+8.67) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.08 EPA per play.
B. Finneran's top snap (+4.79 EPA): (:46) 7-M.Vick pass to 86-B.Finneran for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.52 EPA): M. Vick — (9:24) 7-M.Vick FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIN 15, RECOVERED by MIN-52-H.Crockett at MIN 15.
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) · 57 dropbacks · 40.4% completion · -0.09 EPA/play · -5.21 total EPA
- M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) · 37 dropbacks · 29.7% completion · +0.09 EPA/play · +3.33 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.054 | -0.068 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.2% | 44.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.090 | -0.106 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.098 | +0.024 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.068 | -0.054 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.0% | 53.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.05 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.07 EPA/play (32nd percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 16 drives, +4.21 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 15 drives, -7.45 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — D. Culpepper
- Atlanta Falcons — B. Christian
- Minnesota Vikings — H. Goodwin (D. Culpepper pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — B. Finneran (M. Vick pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — M. Bennett
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Vick
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Vick
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely
- Minnesota Vikings — G. Anderson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q1 9:40) — (9:40) 11-D.Culpepper up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 9:38) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q2 12:52) — (12:52) 44-B.Christian left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 12:48) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q2 2:45) — (2:45) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 83-H.Goodwin for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 2:40) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the MIN 39 (Q2 0:46) — (:46) 7-M.Vick pass to 86-B.Finneran for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 0:37) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q3 3:22) — (3:22) 23-M.Bennett left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 3:19) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the MIN 28 (Q3 1:08) — (1:08) 7-M.Vick left end for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 1:00) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the MIN 26 (Q4 3:37) — (3:37) 4-J.Feely 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the ATL 11 (Q4 0:14) — (:14) 1-G.Anderson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson..
Overtime: Atlanta Falcons won the period 6–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the MIN 46 (OT 12:47) — (12:47) 7-M.Vick scrambles left end for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (OT 12:47) — (12:47) 7-M.Vick scrambles left end for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 2:51) — (2:51) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss to ATL 32 for 40 yards (29-K.Carpenter).
- Minnesota Vikings (OT 14:29) — (14:29) 11-D.Culpepper sacked at MIN 26 for 0 yards (sack split by 93-S.Rogers and 97-P.Kerney). FUMBLES (93-S.Rogers), recovered by MIN-78-M.Birk at MIN 17.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 6:15) — (6:15) 7-M.Vick sacked at ATL 42 for -3 yards (52-H.Crockett). FUMBLES (52-H.Crockett), RECOVERED by MIN-99-C.Hovan at ATL 36. 99-C.Hovan to ATL 36 for no gain (Team). Play Challenged by ATL and Uphel
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 1:08) — (1:08) 7-M.Vick left end for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 9:24) — (9:24) 7-M.Vick FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIN 15, RECOVERED by MIN-52-H.Crockett at MIN 15.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 6:15) — (6:15) 7-M.Vick sacked at ATL 42 for -3 yards (52-H.Crockett). FUMBLES (52-H.Crockett), RECOVERED by MIN-99-C.Hovan at ATL 36. 99-C.Hovan to ATL 36 for no gain (Team). Play Challenged by ATL and Uphel
- Atlanta Falcons (OT 12:47) — (12:47) 7-M.Vick scrambles left end for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 0:46) — (:46) 7-M.Vick pass to 86-B.Finneran for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 9:40 · ATL 1 · Score 0-6
(9:40) 11-D.Culpepper up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 9:38 · ATL 2 · Score 0-7
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 12:52 · MIN 1 · Score 6-7
(12:52) 44-B.Christian left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 12:48 · MIN 2 · Score 7-7
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 2:45 · ATL 2 · Score 7-13
(2:45) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 83-H.Goodwin for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 2:40 · ATL 2 · Score 7-14
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 0:46 · MIN 39 · Score 13-14
(:46) 7-M.Vick pass to 86-B.Finneran for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 0:37 · MIN 2 · Score 14-14
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 3:22 · ATL 1 · Score 14-20
(3:22) 23-M.Bennett left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 3:19 · ATL 2 · Score 14-21
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 1:08 · MIN 28 · Score 20-21
(1:08) 7-M.Vick left end for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 1:00 · MIN 2 · Score 21-21
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 3:37 · MIN 26 · Score 24-21
(3:37) 4-J.Feely 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 0:14 · ATL 11 · Score 24-24
(:14) 1-G.Anderson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — OT 12:47 · MIN 46 · Score 30-24
(12:47) 7-M.Vick scrambles left end for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Atlanta Falcons earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- B. Finneran (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Minnesota Vikings on 2002-12-01?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Minnesota Vikings 30-24 in Week 13, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 14, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 7, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 3, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q5: Atlanta Falcons 6, Minnesota Vikings 0; Final: Atlanta Falcons 30, Minnesota Vikings 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Culpepper (Q1 9:40) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — B. Christian (Q2 12:52) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — H. Goodwin (D. Culpepper pass) (Q2 2:45) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — B. Finneran (M. Vick pass) (Q2 0:46) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Bennett (Q3 3:22) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Vick (Q3 1:08) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Vick (OT 12:47) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q4 3:37, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Anderson (Q4 0:14, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Minnesota Vikings?
D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 40.4% completion, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -5.21 total passing EPA. M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons), 29.7% completion, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +3.33 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Minnesota Vikings?
B. Finneran (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.67 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+4.79 EPA): (:46) 7-M.Vick pass to 86-B.Finneran for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Atlanta Falcons vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Atlanta Falcons won 30-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 3-8 Now 3-9 L
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