Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 31–24 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 21–10 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jax Harrington
- Top passer
- D. Culpepper
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:48) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 82-D.Alexander INTERCEPTED by 50-C.Claiborne at MI…
- Game date
- 2002-10-13
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 31–24 on 2002-10-13, overcoming Detroit Lions's 21–10 halftime lead. Jax Harrington posted a game-high +10.06 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Lions | 14 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 3 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DETDetroit Lions(10:58) 3-J.Harrington pass to 86-M.Ricks for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
(9:48) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 82-D.Alexander INTERCEPTED by 50-C.Claiborne at MIN 20. 50-C.Claiborne for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
(5:59) 1-G.Anderson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
(12:40) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 40-J.Kleinsasser for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-58-C.Kriewaldt, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
(1:17) 3-J.Harrington pass to 81-A.Hakim for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
(9:55) 11-D.Culpepper up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
(6:12) 4-J.Hanson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
(5:37) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 23-M.Bennett for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
(2:14) 20-M.Williams up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 10:58TD MRM. RicksPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 41
- Score
- 6-0
(10:58) 3-J.Harrington pass to 86-M.Ricks for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 10:50XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-0
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 9:48TD CCC. ClaibornePoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 88
- Score
- 13-0
(9:48) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 82-D.Alexander INTERCEPTED by 50-C.Claiborne at MIN 20. 50-C.Claiborne for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 9:39XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 14-0
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 5:59FG GAG. AndersonPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 24
- Score
- 14-3
(5:59) 1-G.Anderson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 12:40TD JKJ. KleinsasserPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 1
- Score
- 14-9
(12:40) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 40-J.Kleinsasser for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-58-C.Kriewaldt, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 12:34XP GAG. AndersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 14-10
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 1:17TD AHA. HakimPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 20
- Score
- 20-10
(1:17) 3-J.Harrington pass to 81-A.Hakim for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 1:11XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 21-10
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 9:55TD DCD. CulpepperPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 7
- Score
- 21-16
(9:55) 11-D.Culpepper up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 9:51XP GAG. AndersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 21-17
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 6:12FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIN 31
- Score
- 24-17
(6:12) 4-J.Hanson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 5:37TD MBM. BennettPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 45
- Score
- 24-23
(5:37) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 23-M.Bennett for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 5:25XP GAG. AndersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 24-24
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 2:14TD Mykel WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 24-30
(2:14) 20-M.Williams up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 2:12XP GAG. AndersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 24-31
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Jax Harrington · Detroit Lions · Passing · +10.06 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 2M. Ricks · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +7.69 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.56 EPA/play
- 3M. Bennett · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.42 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
- 4D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +5.07 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 5J. Kleinsasser · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.30 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 6B. Chamberlain · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.25 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 7L. Foster · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.00 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 8C. Schlesinger · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.60 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.27 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
Jax Harrington — DET · Passing
Jax Harrington posted the highest total EPA (+10.06) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.23 EPA per play.
Jax Harrington's top snap (+4.95 EPA): (10:58) 3-J.Harrington pass to 86-M.Ricks for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-6.46 EPA): D. Culpepper — (9:48) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 82-D.Alexander INTERCEPTED by 50-C.Claiborne at MIN 20. 50-C.Claiborne for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 43 dropbacks · 62.8% completion · +0.12 EPA/play · +5.07 total EPA
- Jax Harrington (Detroit Lions) · 43 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · +0.23 EPA/play · +10.06 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.047 | +0.086 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.2% | 50.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.234 | +0.113 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.534 | +0.083 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.086 | -0.047 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.4% | 53.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Detroit Lions +0.05, Minnesota Vikings +0.09) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: +0.05 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.09 EPA/play (72nd percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 13 drives, +3.69 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, +7.45 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — M. Ricks (Jax Harrington pass)
- Detroit Lions — C. Claiborne
- Minnesota Vikings — J. Kleinsasser (D. Culpepper pass)
- Detroit Lions — A. Hakim (Jax Harrington pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — D. Culpepper
- Minnesota Vikings — M. Bennett (D. Culpepper pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Mykel Williams
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — G. Anderson
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 14–3. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 41 (Q1 10:58) — (10:58) 3-J.Harrington pass to 86-M.Ricks for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 10:50) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 88 (Q1 9:48) — (9:48) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 82-D.Alexander INTERCEPTED by 50-C.Claiborne at MIN 20. 50-C.Claiborne for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 9:39) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DET 24 (Q1 5:59) — (5:59) 1-G.Anderson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q2 12:40); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 12:34) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 20 (Q2 1:17) — (1:17) 3-J.Harrington pass to 81-A.Hakim for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 1:11) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 7 (Q3 9:55) — (9:55) 11-D.Culpepper up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 9:51) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 31 (Q3 6:12) — (6:12) 4-J.Hanson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 45 (Q4 5:37) — (5:37) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 23-M.Bennett for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 5:25) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q4 2:14) — (2:14) 20-M.Williams up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 2:12) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 5:37) — (5:37) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 23-M.Bennett for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 2:40) — (2:40) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss to DET 2 for 25 yards (25-C.Harris).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 0:22) — (:22) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 81-A.Hakim INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Chavous at MIN 0. Touchback. PENALTY on MIN-25-E.Kelly, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 10 yards, enforced between downs.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 10:58) — (10:58) 3-J.Harrington pass to 86-M.Ricks for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 4:28) — (4:28) 11-D.Culpepper pass incomplete to 84-R.Moss.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 9:48) — (9:48) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 82-D.Alexander INTERCEPTED by 50-C.Claiborne at MIN 20. 50-C.Claiborne for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 10:58) — (10:58) 3-J.Harrington pass to 86-M.Ricks for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 5:37) — (5:37) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 23-M.Bennett for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 0:22) — (:22) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 81-A.Hakim INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Chavous at MIN 0. Touchback. PENALTY on MIN-25-E.Kelly, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 10 yards, enforced between downs.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 10:58 · MIN 41 · Score 6-0
(10:58) 3-J.Harrington pass to 86-M.Ricks for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 10:50 · MIN 2 · Score 7-0
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 9:48 · DET 88 · Score 13-0
(9:48) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 82-D.Alexander INTERCEPTED by 50-C.Claiborne at MIN 20. 50-C.Claiborne for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 9:39 · MIN 2 · Score 14-0
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 5:59 · DET 24 · Score 14-3
(5:59) 1-G.Anderson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 12:40 · DET 1 · Score 14-9
(12:40) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 40-J.Kleinsasser for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-58-C.Kriewaldt, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 12:34 · DET 2 · Score 14-10
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 1:17 · MIN 20 · Score 20-10
(1:17) 3-J.Harrington pass to 81-A.Hakim for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 1:11 · MIN 2 · Score 21-10
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 9:55 · DET 7 · Score 21-16
(9:55) 11-D.Culpepper up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 9:51 · DET 2 · Score 21-17
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 6:12 · MIN 31 · Score 24-17
(6:12) 4-J.Hanson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 5:37 · DET 45 · Score 24-23
(5:37) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 23-M.Bennett for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 5:25 · DET 2 · Score 24-24
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 2:14 · DET 2 · Score 24-30
(2:14) 20-M.Williams up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 2:12 · DET 2 · Score 24-31
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
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.
- Jax Harrington (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings on 2002-10-13?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 31-24 in Week 6, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Detroit Lions 14, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q2: Detroit Lions 7, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q3: Detroit Lions 3, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q4: Detroit Lions 0, Minnesota Vikings 14; Final: Detroit Lions 24, Minnesota Vikings 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?
Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Ricks (J. Harrington pass) (Q1 10:58) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Claiborne (Q1 9:48) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Kleinsasser (D. Culpepper pass) (Q2 12:40) Detroit Lions touchdown — A. Hakim (J. Harrington pass) (Q2 1:17) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Culpepper (Q3 9:55) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Bennett (D. Culpepper pass) (Q4 5:37) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Williams (Q4 2:14) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Anderson (Q1 5:59, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q3 6:12, 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?
D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 62.8% completion, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +5.07 total passing EPA. Jax Harrington (Detroit Lions), 58.1% completion, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +10.06 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?
Jax Harrington (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.06 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (+4.95 EPA): (10:58) 3-J.Harrington pass to 86-M.Ricks for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Minnesota Vikings won 31-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 0-4 Now 1-4 W
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