Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 28–20 Denver Broncos
- Halftime
- Denver Broncos 7–14 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Riley Moss
- Top passer
- D. Culpepper
- Biggest EPA play
- (:12) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss to DEN 15 for 44 yards. Lateral to 20-M.W…
- Game date
- 2003-10-19
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Denver Broncos 28–20 on 2003-10-19. Riley Moss posted a game-high +12.65 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Denver Broncos | 0 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DENDenver Broncos(6:24) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 16-K.Campbell for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
(1:55) 26-C.Portis left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(:12) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss to DEN 15 for 44 yards. Lateral to 20-M.Williams for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
(9:29) 32-O.Smith right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
(8:06) (Shotgun) 11-S.Beuerlein pass intended for 80-R.Smith INTERCEPTED by 51-L.Johnstone at DEN 33. 51-L.Johnstone for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
(5:24) 1-J.Elam 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(14:23) 1-J.Elam 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
(6:48) 13-D.Kanell pass to 38-M.Anderson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 6:24TD KCK. CampbellPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 47
- Score
- 0-6
(6:24) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 16-K.Campbell for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 6:10XP AEA. EllingPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 0-7
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 1:55TD CPC. PortisPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 4
- Score
- 6-7
(1:55) 26-C.Portis left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 1:51XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-7
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:12TD Riley MossPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 59
- Score
- 7-13
(:12) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss to DEN 15 for 44 yards. Lateral to 20-M.Williams for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:00XP AEA. EllingPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 7-14
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 9:29TD OJOctavian Smith Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- DEN 5
- Score
- 7-20
(9:29) 32-O.Smith right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 9:24XP AEA. EllingPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 7-21
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 8:06TD LJL. JohnstonePoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 72
- Score
- 7-27
(8:06) (Shotgun) 11-S.Beuerlein pass intended for 80-R.Smith INTERCEPTED by 51-L.Johnstone at DEN 33. 51-L.Johnstone for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 7:57XP AEA. EllingPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 7-28
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 5:24FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 27
- Score
- 10-28
(5:24) 1-J.Elam 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 14:23FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 28
- Score
- 13-28
(14:23) 1-J.Elam 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 6:48TD MAM. AndersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 19-28
(6:48) 13-D.Kanell pass to 38-M.Anderson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 6:45XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 20-28
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Riley Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +12.65 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
- 2S. Sharpe · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +6.99 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 3D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +5.73 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 4D. Kanell · Denver Broncos · Passing · +5.22 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 5K. Campbell · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.22 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.22 EPA/play
- 6A. Lelie · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.98 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
- 7C. Portis · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +3.11 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 8C. Portis · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.70 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.90 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
Riley Moss — MIN · Receiving
Riley Moss posted the highest total EPA (+12.65) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +1.27 EPA per play.
Riley Moss's top snap (+6.83 EPA): (:12) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss to DEN 15 for 44 yards. Lateral to 20-M.Williams for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
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) · 30 dropbacks · 63.3% completion · +0.19 EPA/play · +5.73 total EPA
- S. Beuerlein (Denver Broncos) · 26 dropbacks · 34.6% completion · -0.52 EPA/play · -13.59 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.008 | +0.044 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.6% | 42.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.186 | +0.191 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.153 | -0.127 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.044 | +0.008 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.1% | 49.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: -0.01 EPA/play (52nd percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.04 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 11 drives, -0.75 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 12 drives, +3.10 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — K. Campbell (D. Culpepper pass)
- Denver Broncos — C. Portis
- Minnesota Vikings — Riley Moss (D. Culpepper pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Octavian Smith Jr.
- Minnesota Vikings — L. Johnstone
- Denver Broncos — M. Anderson (D. Kanell pass)
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
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 DEN 47 (Q1 6:24) — (6:24) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 16-K.Campbell for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 6:10) — 8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the MIN 4 (Q2 1:55) — (1:55) 26-C.Portis left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 1:51) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DEN 59 (Q2 0:12); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 0:00) — 8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DEN 5 (Q3 9:29) — (9:29) 32-O.Smith right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 9:24) — 8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 72 (Q3 8:06); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 7:57) — 8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the MIN 27 (Q3 5:24) — (5:24) 1-J.Elam 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the MIN 28 (Q4 14:23) — (14:23) 1-J.Elam 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q4 6:48) — (6:48) 13-D.Kanell pass to 38-M.Anderson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 6:45) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss to DEN 15 for 44 yards. Lateral to 20-M.Williams for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 6:24) — (6:24) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 16-K.Campbell for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 4:46) — (4:46) 11-S.Beuerlein pass intended for 80-R.Smith INTERCEPTED by 27-B.Russell at MIN 5. 27-B.Russell to MIN 8 for 3 yards (80-R.Smith).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 2:03) — (2:03) 11-S.Beuerlein pass to 26-C.Portis to MIN 4 for 29 yards (27-B.Russell).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 7:23) — (7:23) 11-D.Culpepper up the middle to MIN 48 for 2 yards (75-M.Pope; 57-J.Sykes).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss to DEN 15 for 44 yards. Lateral to 20-M.Williams for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 8:06) — (8:06) (Shotgun) 11-S.Beuerlein pass intended for 80-R.Smith INTERCEPTED by 51-L.Johnstone at DEN 33. 51-L.Johnstone for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 6:24) — (6:24) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 16-K.Campbell for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 4:46) — (4:46) 11-S.Beuerlein pass intended for 80-R.Smith INTERCEPTED by 27-B.Russell at MIN 5. 27-B.Russell to MIN 8 for 3 yards (80-R.Smith).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 6:24 · DEN 47 · Score 0-6
(6:24) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 16-K.Campbell for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 6:10 · DEN 2 · Score 0-7
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 1:55 · MIN 4 · Score 6-7
(1:55) 26-C.Portis left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 1:51 · MIN 2 · Score 7-7
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 0:12 · DEN 59 · Score 7-13
(:12) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss to DEN 15 for 44 yards. Lateral to 20-M.Williams for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 0:00 · DEN 2 · Score 7-14
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 9:29 · DEN 5 · Score 7-20
(9:29) 32-O.Smith right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 9:24 · DEN 2 · Score 7-21
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 8:06 · MIN 72 · Score 7-27
(8:06) (Shotgun) 11-S.Beuerlein pass intended for 80-R.Smith INTERCEPTED by 51-L.Johnstone at DEN 33. 51-L.Johnstone for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 7:57 · DEN 2 · Score 7-28
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 5:24 · MIN 27 · Score 10-28
(5:24) 1-J.Elam 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 14:23 · MIN 28 · Score 13-28
(14:23) 1-J.Elam 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 6:48 · MIN 1 · Score 19-28
(6:48) 13-D.Kanell pass to 38-M.Anderson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 6:45 · MIN 2 · Score 20-28
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
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.
- Riley Moss (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Minnesota Vikings on 2003-10-19?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Denver Broncos 28-20 in Week 7, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Denver Broncos 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: Denver Broncos 7, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q3: Denver Broncos 3, Minnesota Vikings 14; Q4: Denver Broncos 10, Minnesota Vikings 0; Final: Denver Broncos 20, Minnesota Vikings 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Campbell (D. Culpepper pass) (Q1 6:24) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Portis (Q2 1:55) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — R. Moss (D. Culpepper pass) (Q2 0:12) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — O. Smith (Q3 9:29) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — L. Johnstone (Q3 8:06) Denver Broncos touchdown — M. Anderson (D. Kanell pass) (Q4 6:48) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q3 5:24, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q4 14:23, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Minnesota Vikings?
D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 63.3% completion, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +5.73 total passing EPA. S. Beuerlein (Denver Broncos), 34.6% completion, -0.52 EPA per dropback, -13.59 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Minnesota Vikings?
Riley Moss (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.65 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+6.83 EPA): (:12) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss to DEN 15 for 44 yards. Lateral to 20-M.Williams for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld..
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 5-1 Now 5-2 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 5-0 Now 6-0 W
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