Quick answer
- Winner
- Buffalo Bills
- Final score
- Buffalo Bills 45–39 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Buffalo Bills 13–20 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Bledsoe
- Top passer
- D. Culpepper
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:12) 11-D.Culpepper sacked at MIN 10 for -10 yards (sack split by 94-A.Schobel and 93-P…
- Game date
- 2002-09-15
Game summary
The Buffalo Bills beat the Minnesota Vikings 45–39 on 2002-09-15, overcoming Minnesota Vikings's 20–13 halftime lead. D. Bledsoe posted a game-high +22.25 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 36 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 6 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 45 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 3 | 17 | 13 | 20 | 0 | 39 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills(7:36) 4-D.Brien 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
(4:01) 1-M.Hollis 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(:43) 1-M.Hollis 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(9:00) 11-D.Culpepper right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
(2:20) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass incomplete to 40-J.Kleinsasser.
(2:16) 4-D.Brien 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
(1:10) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 82-J.Reed for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(13:41) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
4-D.Brien kicks 60 yards from MIN 30 to BUF 10. 31-C.Rogers for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(6:19) 1-M.Hollis 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(1:37) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 85-D.Bates for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(14:12) 11-D.Culpepper sacked at MIN 10 for -10 yards (sack split by 94-A.Schobel and 93-P.Williams). FUMBLES (94-A.Schobel), RECOVERED by BUF-98-R.Edwards at MIN 0. TOUCHDOWN. Williams credited with forcing the fumble.
1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(7:33) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 82-D.Alexander for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(3:13) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 81-P.Price for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(:30) 20-M.Williams up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
(:21) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 37-L.Centers to BUF 48 for 13 yards (22-T.Carter).
(:03) 1-M.Hollis 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(4:58) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 81-P.Price for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-29-B.Williams, Defensive Holding, declined.
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 7:36FG DBD. BrienPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 11
- Score
- 0-3
(7:36) 4-D.Brien 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 4:01FG MHM. HollisPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 35
- Score
- 3-3
(4:01) 1-M.Hollis 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 0:43FG MHM. HollisPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 6-3
(:43) 1-M.Hollis 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 9:00TD DCD. CulpepperPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 6-9
(9:00) 11-D.Culpepper right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 8:54XP DBD. BrienPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 6-10
4-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 2:20TD JKJ. KleinsasserPoints+7
- Yard line
- BUF 4
- Score
- 6-10
(2:20) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass incomplete to 40-J.Kleinsasser.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 2:16FG DBD. BrienPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 4
- Score
- 6-13
(2:16) 4-D.Brien 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 1:10TD Joe ReedPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 9
- Score
- 12-13
(1:10) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 82-J.Reed for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 1:06XP MHM. HollisPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 13-13
1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 13:41TD Riley MossPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 13-19
(13:41) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 13:36XP DBD. BrienPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 13-20
4-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 13:36TD Casey RogersPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 30
- Score
- 19-20
4-D.Brien kicks 60 yards from MIN 30 to BUF 10. 31-C.Rogers for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 13:24XP MHM. HollisPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 20-20
1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 6:19FG MHM. HollisPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 23-20
(6:19) 1-M.Hollis 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 1:37TD DBD. BatesPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 29
- Score
- 23-26
(1:37) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 85-D.Bates for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 14:12TD DCD. CulpepperPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 80
- Score
- 29-26
(14:12) 11-D.Culpepper sacked at MIN 10 for -10 yards (sack split by 94-A.Schobel and 93-P.Williams). FUMBLES (94-A.Schobel), RECOVERED by BUF-98-R.Edwards at MIN 0. TOUCHDOWN. Williams credited with forcing the fumble.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 14:01XP MHM. HollisPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 30-26
1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 7:33TD Darius AlexanderPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 5
- Score
- 30-32
(7:33) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 82-D.Alexander for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 3:13TD PPP. PricePoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 3
- Score
- 36-32
(3:13) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 81-P.Price for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 0:30TD Mykel WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 36-38
(:30) 20-M.Williams up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 0:26XP DBD. BrienPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 36-39
4-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 0:21TD LCL. CentersPoints+7
- Yard line
- MIN 65
- Score
- 36-39
(:21) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 37-L.Centers to BUF 48 for 13 yards (22-T.Carter).
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 0:03FG MHM. HollisPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 36
- Score
- 39-39
(:03) 1-M.Hollis 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
OT 4:58TD PPP. PricePoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 48
- Score
- 45-39
(4:58) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 81-P.Price for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-29-B.Williams, Defensive Holding, declined.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Bledsoe · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +22.25 total EPA · 55 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 2P. Price · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +12.17 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 3Joe Reed · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +11.35 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 4D. Bates · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.23 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.08 EPA/play
- 5Mykel Williams · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +5.83 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 6D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +2.61 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 7Darius Alexander · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.33 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 8Riley Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.15 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.10 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
D. Bledsoe — BUF · Passing
D. Bledsoe posted the highest total EPA (+22.25) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 55 counted snaps, they averaged +0.40 EPA per play.
D. Bledsoe's top snap (+4.78 EPA): (4:58) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 81-P.Price for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-29-B.Williams, Defensive Holding, declined.
Biggest single play (-7.93 EPA): D. Culpepper — (14:12) 11-D.Culpepper sacked at MIN 10 for -10 yards (sack split by 94-A.Schobel and 93-P.Williams). FUMBLES (94-A.Schobel), RECOVERED by BUF-98-R.Edwards at MIN 0. TOUCHDOWN. Williams credited with
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) · 59 dropbacks · 42.4% completion · -0.13 EPA/play · -7.83 total EPA
- D. Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills) · 55 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +0.40 EPA/play · +22.25 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.156 | +0.027 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.1% | 45.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.405 | -0.141 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.511 | +0.306 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.027 | -0.156 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.7% | 48.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Buffalo Bills generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs +0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: +0.16 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.03 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 15 drives, +14.63 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 14 drives, +3.17 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — D. Culpepper
- Buffalo Bills — Joe Reed (D. Bledsoe pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Riley Moss (D. Culpepper pass)
- Buffalo Bills — Casey Rogers
- Minnesota Vikings — D. Bates (D. Culpepper pass)
- Buffalo Bills — D. Culpepper
- Minnesota Vikings — Darius Alexander (D. Culpepper pass)
- Buffalo Bills — P. Price (D. Bledsoe pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Mykel Williams
- Buffalo Bills — P. Price (D. Bledsoe pass)
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — D. Brien
- Buffalo Bills — M. Hollis
- Buffalo Bills — M. Hollis
- Minnesota Vikings — D. Brien
- Buffalo Bills — M. Hollis
- Buffalo Bills — M. Hollis
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 6–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the BUF 11 (Q1 7:36) — (7:36) 4-D.Brien 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the MIN 35 (Q1 4:01) — (4:01) 1-M.Hollis 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the MIN 2 (Q1 0:43) — (:43) 1-M.Hollis 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 17–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the BUF 2 (Q2 9:00) — (9:00) 11-D.Culpepper right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 8:54) — 4-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the BUF 4 (Q2 2:20) — (2:20) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass incomplete to 40-J.Kleinsasser.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the BUF 4 (Q2 2:16) — (2:16) 4-D.Brien 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIN 9 (Q2 1:10) — (1:10) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 82-J.Reed for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 1:06) — 1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 13–10. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the BUF 2 (Q3 13:41) — (13:41) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 13:36) — 4-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIN 30 (Q3 13:36) — 4-D.Brien kicks 60 yards from MIN 30 to BUF 10. 31-C.Rogers for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 13:24) — 1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the MIN 2 (Q3 6:19) — (6:19) 1-M.Hollis 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the BUF 29 (Q3 1:37) — (1:37) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 85-D.Bates for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 20–16. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the BUF 80 (Q4 14:12); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 14:01) — 1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the BUF 5 (Q4 7:33) — (7:33) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 82-D.Alexander for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIN 3 (Q4 3:13) — (3:13) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 81-P.Price for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the BUF 2 (Q4 0:30) — (:30) 20-M.Williams up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 0:26) — 4-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 65 (Q4 0:21) — (:21) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 37-L.Centers to BUF 48 for 13 yards (22-T.Carter).; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the MIN 36 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 1-M.Hollis 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
Overtime: Buffalo Bills won the period 6–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIN 48 (OT 4:58) — (4:58) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 81-P.Price for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-29-B.Williams, Defensive Holding, declined..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (OT 4:58) — (4:58) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 81-P.Price for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-29-B.Williams, Defensive Holding, declined.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 14:12) — (14:12) 11-D.Culpepper sacked at MIN 10 for -10 yards (sack split by 94-A.Schobel and 93-P.Williams). FUMBLES (94-A.Schobel), RECOVERED by BUF-98-R.Edwards at MIN 0. TOUCHDOWN. Williams credited with
- Minnesota Vikings (OT 5:40) — (5:40) 5-K.Richardson punts 51 yards to BUF 8, Center-43-B.Liddiard. 31-C.Rogers to BUF 24 for 16 yards (33-H.Morrow, 58-N.Rogers).
- Buffalo Bills (OT 7:12) — (7:12) 1-M.Hollis 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 1-M.Hollis 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 14:12) — (14:12) 11-D.Culpepper sacked at MIN 10 for -10 yards (sack split by 94-A.Schobel and 93-P.Williams). FUMBLES (94-A.Schobel), RECOVERED by BUF-98-R.Edwards at MIN 0. TOUCHDOWN. Williams credited with
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 13:36) — 4-D.Brien kicks 60 yards from MIN 30 to BUF 10. 31-C.Rogers for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 3:05) — (3:05) 11-D.Culpepper sacked at MIN 27 for -7 yards (53-K.Newman). FUMBLES (53-K.Newman), RECOVERED by BUF-97-J.Bannan at MIN 27. 97-J.Bannan to MIN 27 for no gain (33-H.Morrow).
- Buffalo Bills (OT 4:58) — (4:58) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 81-P.Price for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-29-B.Williams, Defensive Holding, declined.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 7:36 · BUF 11 · Score 0-3
(7:36) 4-D.Brien 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 4:01 · MIN 35 · Score 3-3
(4:01) 1-M.Hollis 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 0:43 · MIN 2 · Score 6-3
(:43) 1-M.Hollis 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 9:00 · BUF 2 · Score 6-9
(9:00) 11-D.Culpepper right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 8:54 · BUF 2 · Score 6-10
4-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+7) — Q2 2:20 · BUF 4 · Score 6-10
(2:20) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass incomplete to 40-J.Kleinsasser. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 2:16 · BUF 4 · Score 6-13
(2:16) 4-D.Brien 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 1:10 · MIN 9 · Score 12-13
(1:10) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 82-J.Reed for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 1:06 · MIN 2 · Score 13-13
1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 13:41 · BUF 2 · Score 13-19
(13:41) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 13:36 · BUF 2 · Score 13-20
4-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 13:36 · MIN 30 · Score 19-20
4-D.Brien kicks 60 yards from MIN 30 to BUF 10. 31-C.Rogers for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 13:24 · MIN 2 · Score 20-20
1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 6:19 · MIN 2 · Score 23-20
(6:19) 1-M.Hollis 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 1:37 · BUF 29 · Score 23-26
(1:37) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 85-D.Bates for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 14:12 · BUF 80 · Score 29-26
(14:12) 11-D.Culpepper sacked at MIN 10 for -10 yards (sack split by 94-A.Schobel and 93-P.Williams). FUMBLES (94-A.Schobel), RECOVERED by BUF-98-R.Edwards at MIN 0. TOUCHDOWN. Williams credited with - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 14:01 · MIN 2 · Score 30-26
1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 7:33 · BUF 5 · Score 30-32
(7:33) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 82-D.Alexander for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 3:13 · MIN 3 · Score 36-32
(3:13) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 81-P.Price for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 0:30 · BUF 2 · Score 36-38
(:30) 20-M.Williams up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 0:26 · BUF 2 · Score 36-39
4-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+7) — Q4 0:21 · MIN 65 · Score 36-39
(:21) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 37-L.Centers to BUF 48 for 13 yards (22-T.Carter). - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · MIN 36 · Score 39-39
(:03) 1-M.Hollis 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — OT 4:58 · MIN 48 · Score 45-39
(4:58) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 81-P.Price for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-29-B.Williams, Defensive Holding, declined.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- D. Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs Minnesota Vikings on 2002-09-15?
The Buffalo Bills beat the Minnesota Vikings 45-39 in Week 2, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 6, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q2: Buffalo Bills 7, Minnesota Vikings 17; Q3: Buffalo Bills 10, Minnesota Vikings 13; Q4: Buffalo Bills 16, Minnesota Vikings 20; Q5: Buffalo Bills 6, Minnesota Vikings 0; Final: Buffalo Bills 45, Minnesota Vikings 39.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Culpepper (Q2 9:00) Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Reed (D. Bledsoe pass) (Q2 1:10) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — R. Moss (D. Culpepper pass) (Q3 13:41) Buffalo Bills touchdown — C. Rogers (Q3 13:36) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Bates (D. Culpepper pass) (Q3 1:37) Buffalo Bills touchdown — D. Culpepper (Q4 14:12) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Alexander (D. Culpepper pass) (Q4 7:33) Buffalo Bills touchdown — P. Price (D. Bledsoe pass) (Q4 3:13) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Williams (Q4 0:30) Buffalo Bills touchdown — P. Price (D. Bledsoe pass) (OT 4:58) Minnesota Vikings field goal — D. Brien (Q1 7:36, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — M. Hollis (Q1 4:01, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — M. Hollis (Q1 0:43, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — D. Brien (Q2 2:16, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — M. Hollis (Q3 6:19, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — M. Hollis (Q4 0:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Minnesota Vikings?
D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 42.4% completion, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -7.83 total passing EPA. D. Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills), 63.6% completion, +0.40 EPA per dropback, +22.25 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Minnesota Vikings?
D. Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +22.25 total EPA on Passing plays. across 55 snaps. Their top snap (+4.78 EPA): (4:58) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 81-P.Price for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-29-B.Williams, Defensive Holding, declined..
Was Buffalo Bills vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Buffalo Bills won 45-39 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
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