Quick answer
- Winner
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Final score
- Philadelphia Eagles 27–16 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 6–10 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Culpepper
- Top passer
- D. Culpepper
- Biggest EPA play
- (:58) 11-D.Culpepper up the middle to PHI 1 for 1 yard (51-N.Wayne). FUMBLES (51-N.Wayne),…
- Game date
- 2004-09-20
Game summary
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Minnesota Vikings 27–16 on 2004-09-20. D. Culpepper posted a game-high +19.44 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 16 |
 Philadelphia Eagles | 7 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings(11:25) 7-M.Andersen 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
(5:51) 5-D.McNabb pass to 82-L.Smith for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' L.J. Smith ran a short cross, received the ball at the 8 and dived forward for the TD.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(12:10) 7-M.Andersen 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
(6:41) 2-D.Akers 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(11:32) 5-D.McNabb left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' McNab scrambles out of pocket and three defenders, to run left and scamper for TD.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(4:41) 7-M.Andersen 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
(7:48) 5-D.McNabb pass to 81-T.Owens for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Owens runs straight fly pattern to end zone and grabs McNabb pass inside the 5 and dives over the goal line for TD.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(3:37) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Vikings' Culpepper delivers ball to Moss who leaps up to catch ball seven yards deep on right side of end zone.
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
(1:15) 2-D.Akers 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
PHIPhiladelphia EaglesFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 11:25FG MAM. AndersenPoints+3
- Yard line
- PHI 24
- Score
- 3-0
(11:25) 7-M.Andersen 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 5:51TD Lecitus SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 11
- Score
- 3-6
(5:51) 5-D.McNabb pass to 82-L.Smith for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' L.J. Smith ran a short cross, received the ball at the 8 and dived forward for the TD.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 5:43XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 3-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 12:10FG MAM. AndersenPoints+3
- Yard line
- PHI 1
- Score
- 6-7
(12:10) 7-M.Andersen 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 6:41FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 20
- Score
- 6-10
(6:41) 2-D.Akers 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 11:32TD DMD. McNabbPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 20
- Score
- 6-16
(11:32) 5-D.McNabb left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' McNab scrambles out of pocket and three defenders, to run left and scamper for TD.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 11:22XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 6-17
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 4:41FG MAM. AndersenPoints+3
- Yard line
- PHI 21
- Score
- 9-17
(4:41) 7-M.Andersen 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 7:48TD Tyler OwensPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 45
- Score
- 9-23
(7:48) 5-D.McNabb pass to 81-T.Owens for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Owens runs straight fly pattern to end zone and grabs McNabb pass inside the 5 and dives over the goal line for TD.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 7:40XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 9-24
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 3:37TD Riley MossPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 4
- Score
- 15-24
(3:37) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Vikings' Culpepper delivers ball to Moss who leaps up to catch ball seven yards deep on right side of end zone.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 3:32XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 16-24
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 1:15FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 29
- Score
- 16-27
(1:15) 2-D.Akers 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +19.44 total EPA · 54 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 2D. McNabb · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +9.22 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 3Riley Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +8.01 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 4N. Burleson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.75 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
- 5Tyler Owens · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +6.00 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
- 6J. Wiggins · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.92 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 7
Rashod Owens · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.01 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play - 8K. Campbell · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.83 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.92 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. Culpepper — MIN · Passing
D. Culpepper posted the highest total EPA (+19.44) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 54 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.
D. Culpepper's top snap (-5.49 EPA): (:58) 11-D.Culpepper up the middle to PHI 1 for 1 yard (51-N.Wayne). FUMBLES (51-N.Wayne), touched at PHI 1, RECOVERED by PHI-20-B.Dawkins at PHI 4. 20-B.Dawkins to PHI 4 for no gain (81-N.Burleson).
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) · 54 dropbacks · 68.5% completion · +0.36 EPA/play · +19.44 total EPA
- D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 31 dropbacks · 61.3% completion · +0.30 EPA/play · +9.22 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Philadelphia Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.096 | +0.285 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.5% | 63.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.213 | +0.345 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.150 | -0.048 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.285 | -0.096 |
| Defensive success rate | 36.7% | 49.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Philadelphia Eagles held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.28 vs +0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.10 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Philadelphia Eagles: +0.28 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: 8 drives, +8.89 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 9 drives, +17.10 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Philadelphia Eagles — Lecitus Smith (D. McNabb pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. McNabb
- Philadelphia Eagles — Tyler Owens (D. McNabb pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Riley Moss (D. Culpepper pass)
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — M. Andersen
- Minnesota Vikings — M. Andersen
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
- Minnesota Vikings — M. Andersen
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the PHI 24 (Q1 11:25) — (11:25) 7-M.Andersen 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the MIN 11 (Q1 5:51); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 5:43) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the PHI 1 (Q2 12:10) — (12:10) 7-M.Andersen 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the MIN 20 (Q2 6:41) — (6:41) 2-D.Akers 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..
The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–3. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the MIN 20 (Q3 11:32); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 11:22) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the PHI 21 (Q3 4:41) — (4:41) 7-M.Andersen 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte..
The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the MIN 45 (Q4 7:48); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 7:40) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the PHI 4 (Q4 3:37); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 3:32) — 7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the MIN 29 (Q4 1:15) — (1:15) 2-D.Akers 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 0:58) — (:58) 11-D.Culpepper up the middle to PHI 1 for 1 yard (51-N.Wayne). FUMBLES (51-N.Wayne), touched at PHI 1, RECOVERED by PHI-20-B.Dawkins at PHI 4. 20-B.Dawkins to PHI 4 for no gain (81-N.Burleson).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 11:41) — (11:41) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 16-K.Campbell to PHI 23 for 20 yards (31-D.Wynn).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 5:59) — (5:59) 5-D.McNabb pass to 36-B.Westbrook to MIN 44 for 19 yards (29-B.Williams). FUMBLES (29-B.Williams), RECOVERED by MIN-27-B.Russell at MIN 43.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 1:42) — (1:42) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 89-R.Owens to PHI 2 for 18 yards (55-D.Jones).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 12:10) — (12:10) 7-M.Andersen 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 0:58) — (:58) 11-D.Culpepper up the middle to PHI 1 for 1 yard (51-N.Wayne). FUMBLES (51-N.Wayne), touched at PHI 1, RECOVERED by PHI-20-B.Dawkins at PHI 4. 20-B.Dawkins to PHI 4 for no gain (81-N.Burleson).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 7:48) — (7:48) 5-D.McNabb pass to 81-T.Owens for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Owens runs straight fly pattern to end zone and grabs McNabb pass inside the 5 and dives over the goal line for TD.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 5:08) — (5:08) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 81-N.Burleson pushed ob at PHI 26 for 17 yards (26-L.Sheppard).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 9:19) — (9:19) 7-M.Andersen 44 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 11:25 · PHI 24 · Score 3-0
(11:25) 7-M.Andersen 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 5:51 · MIN 11 · Score 3-6
(5:51) 5-D.McNabb pass to 82-L.Smith for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' L.J. Smith ran a short cross, received the ball at the 8 and dived forward for the TD. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 5:43 · MIN 2 · Score 3-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 12:10 · PHI 1 · Score 6-7
(12:10) 7-M.Andersen 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 6:41 · MIN 20 · Score 6-10
(6:41) 2-D.Akers 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 11:32 · MIN 20 · Score 6-16
(11:32) 5-D.McNabb left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' McNab scrambles out of pocket and three defenders, to run left and scamper for TD. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 11:22 · MIN 2 · Score 6-17
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 4:41 · PHI 21 · Score 9-17
(4:41) 7-M.Andersen 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 7:48 · MIN 45 · Score 9-23
(7:48) 5-D.McNabb pass to 81-T.Owens for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Owens runs straight fly pattern to end zone and grabs McNabb pass inside the 5 and dives over the goal line for TD. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 7:40 · MIN 2 · Score 9-24
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 3:37 · PHI 4 · Score 15-24
(3:37) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Vikings' Culpepper delivers ball to Moss who leaps up to catch ball seven yards deep on right side of end zone. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 3:32 · PHI 2 · Score 16-24
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 1:15 · MIN 29 · Score 16-27
(1:15) 2-D.Akers 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2004-09-20?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Minnesota Vikings 27-16 in Week 2, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 3, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 3, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 3, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 7, Philadelphia Eagles 10; Final: Minnesota Vikings 16, Philadelphia Eagles 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — L. Smith (D. McNabb pass) (Q1 5:51) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. McNabb (Q3 11:32) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — T. Owens (D. McNabb pass) (Q4 7:48) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — R. Moss (D. Culpepper pass) (Q4 3:37) Minnesota Vikings field goal — M. Andersen (Q1 11:25, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — M. Andersen (Q2 12:10, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q2 6:41, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — M. Andersen (Q3 4:41, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q4 1:15, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Philadelphia Eagles?
D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 68.5% completion, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +19.44 total passing EPA. D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 61.3% completion, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +9.22 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Philadelphia Eagles?
D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.44 total EPA on Passing plays. across 54 snaps. Their top snap (-5.49 EPA): (:58) 11-D.Culpepper up the middle to PHI 1 for 1 yard (51-N.Wayne). FUMBLES (51-N.Wayne), touched at PHI 1, RECOVERED by PHI-20-B.Dawkins at PHI 4. 20-B.Dawkins to PHI 4 for no ga.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
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