Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 38–31 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 21–14 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Culpepper
- Top passer
- A. Brooks
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:05) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper Aborted. 78-M.Birk FUMBLES at NO 41, touched at NO 41, REC…
- Game date
- 2004-10-17
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the New Orleans Saints 38–31 on 2004-10-17. D. Culpepper posted a game-high +31.89 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 38 |
 New Orleans Saints | 0 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings(7:56) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 85-J.Wiggins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, Run 0
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
(14:12) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 43, Run 0
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
(6:32) 26-D.McAllister left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
(2:00) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 87-M.Robinson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 15, Run 1
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
(:26) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, Run 0
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
(10:57) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 85-J.Wiggins for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 9, Run 0
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
(6:18) 26-D.McAllister left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-93-K.Williams, Defensive Offside, declined.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
(2:31) 7-M.Andersen 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
(13:13) 3-J.Carney 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
(7:08) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 87-M.Robinson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO-22-F.Thomas, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. Pass 1, Run 0
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
(2:58) 2-A.Brooks up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 7:56TD JWJ. WigginsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 6-0
(7:56) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 85-J.Wiggins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, Run 0
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 7:53XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 7-0
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 14:12TD Riley MossPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 43
- Score
- 13-0
(14:12) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 43, Run 0
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 14:03XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 14-0
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 6:32TD DMD. McAllisterPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 14-6
(6:32) 26-D.McAllister left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 6:29XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 14-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 2:00TD Micah RobinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 16
- Score
- 20-7
(2:00) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 87-M.Robinson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 15, Run 1
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 1:53XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 21-7
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:26TD Jimmy Horn Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 7
- Score
- 21-13
(:26) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, Run 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:21XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 21-14
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 10:57TD JWJ. WigginsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 9
- Score
- 27-14
(10:57) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 85-J.Wiggins for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 9, Run 0
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 10:48XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 28-14
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 6:18TD DMD. McAllisterPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 28-20
(6:18) 26-D.McAllister left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-93-K.Williams, Defensive Offside, declined.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 6:13XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 28-21
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 2:31FG MAM. AndersenPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 21
- Score
- 31-21
(2:31) 7-M.Andersen 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 13:13FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 27
- Score
- 31-24
(13:13) 3-J.Carney 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 7:08TD Micah RobinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 37-24
(7:08) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 87-M.Robinson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO-22-F.Thomas, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. Pass 1, Run 0
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 7:04XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 38-24
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 2:58TD ABA. BrooksPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 5
- Score
- 38-30
(2:58) 2-A.Brooks up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 2:51XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 38-31
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +31.89 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 2N. Burleson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +12.04 total EPA · 6 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
- 3Riley Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +9.62 total EPA · 2 snaps · +4.81 EPA/play
- 4Jimmy Horn Jr. · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +9.20 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
- 5J. Wiggins · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +8.14 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play
- 6J. Pathon · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.73 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play
- 7Micah Robinson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.60 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
- 8F. McAfee · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +5.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.56 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 (+31.89) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.78 EPA per play.
D. Culpepper's top snap (-8.25 EPA): (8:05) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper Aborted. 78-M.Birk FUMBLES at NO 41, touched at NO 41, RECOVERED by NO-20-J.Bellamy at NO 42. 20-J.Bellamy to NO 46 for 4 yards. Lateral to 33-A.Ambrose to MIN 14 for 40 yards (11-D.Culpep
Quarterback report card
A. Brooks led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) · 42 dropbacks · 52.4% completion · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.56 total EPA
- D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) · 41 dropbacks · 63.4% completion · +0.78 EPA/play · +31.89 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.293 | +0.150 |
| Offensive success rate | 56.5% | 58.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.711 | +0.006 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.185 | +0.448 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.150 | -0.293 |
| Defensive success rate | 41.2% | 43.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.29 vs +0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.29 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: +0.15 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, +24.91 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 10 drives, +12.78 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — J. Wiggins (D. Culpepper pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Riley Moss (D. Culpepper pass)
- New Orleans Saints — D. McAllister
- Minnesota Vikings — Micah Robinson (D. Culpepper pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Horn Jr. (A. Brooks pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — J. Wiggins (D. Culpepper pass)
- New Orleans Saints — D. McAllister
- Minnesota Vikings — Micah Robinson (D. Culpepper pass)
- New Orleans Saints — A. Brooks
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — M. Andersen
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
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 NO 1 (Q1 7:56) — (7:56) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 85-J.Wiggins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, Run 0; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 7:53) — 7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NO 43 (Q2 14:12) — (14:12) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 43, Run 0; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 14:03) — 7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q2 6:32) — (6:32) 26-D.McAllister left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 6:29) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NO 16 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 87-M.Robinson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 15, Run 1; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 1:53) — 7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the MIN 7 (Q2 0:26) — (:26) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, Run 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 0:21) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NO 9 (Q3 10:57) — (10:57) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 85-J.Wiggins for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 9, Run 0; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 10:48) — 7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q3 6:18) — (6:18) 26-D.McAllister left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-93-K.Williams, Defensive Offside, declined.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 6:13) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the NO 21 (Q3 2:31) — (2:31) 7-M.Andersen 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–7. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the MIN 27 (Q4 13:13) — (13:13) 3-J.Carney 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q4 7:08); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 7:04) — 7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the MIN 5 (Q4 2:58) — (2:58) 2-A.Brooks up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 2:51) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 0:19) — (:19) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 85-E.Conwell INTERCEPTED by 26-A.Winfield at MIN 6. 26-A.Winfield to NO 38 for 56 yards (2-A.Brooks).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 14:12) — (14:12) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 43, Run 0
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 12:47) — (12:47) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 87-M.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 33-A.Ambrose at NO 0. Touchback.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 10:57) — (10:57) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 81-N.Burleson pushed ob at NO 35 for 36 yards (34-T.Jones). Pass 23, Run 13
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 8:05) — (8:05) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper Aborted. 78-M.Birk FUMBLES at NO 41, touched at NO 41, RECOVERED by NO-20-J.Bellamy at NO 42. 20-J.Bellamy to NO 46 for 4 yards. Lateral to 33-A.Ambrose to MIN 14 for 4
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 8:05) — (8:05) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper Aborted. 78-M.Birk FUMBLES at NO 41, touched at NO 41, RECOVERED by NO-20-J.Bellamy at NO 42. 20-J.Bellamy to NO 46 for 4 yards. Lateral to 33-A.Ambrose to MIN 14 for 4
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 0:19) — (:19) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 85-E.Conwell INTERCEPTED by 26-A.Winfield at MIN 6. 26-A.Winfield to NO 38 for 56 yards (2-A.Brooks).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 14:12) — (14:12) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 43, Run 0
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 9:12) — (9:12) (Punt formation) 25-F.McAfee right tackle pushed ob at MIN 19 for 53 yards (81-N.Burleson).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 7:56 · NO 1 · Score 6-0
(7:56) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 85-J.Wiggins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, Run 0 - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 7:53 · NO 2 · Score 7-0
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 14:12 · NO 43 · Score 13-0
(14:12) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 43, Run 0 - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 14:03 · NO 2 · Score 14-0
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 6:32 · MIN 2 · Score 14-6
(6:32) 26-D.McAllister left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 6:29 · MIN 2 · Score 14-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · NO 16 · Score 20-7
(2:00) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 87-M.Robinson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 15, Run 1 - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 1:53 · NO 2 · Score 21-7
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 0:26 · MIN 7 · Score 21-13
(:26) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 7, Run 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 0:21 · MIN 2 · Score 21-14
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 10:57 · NO 9 · Score 27-14
(10:57) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 85-J.Wiggins for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 9, Run 0 - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 10:48 · NO 2 · Score 28-14
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 6:18 · MIN 1 · Score 28-20
(6:18) 26-D.McAllister left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-93-K.Williams, Defensive Offside, declined. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 6:13 · MIN 2 · Score 28-21
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 2:31 · NO 21 · Score 31-21
(2:31) 7-M.Andersen 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 13:13 · MIN 27 · Score 31-24
(13:13) 3-J.Carney 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 7:08 · NO 1 · Score 37-24
(7:08) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 87-M.Robinson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO-22-F.Thomas, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. Pass 1, Run 0 - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 7:04 · NO 2 · Score 38-24
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 2:58 · MIN 5 · Score 38-30
(2:58) 2-A.Brooks up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 2:51 · MIN 2 · Score 38-31
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
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.
- D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs New Orleans Saints on 2004-10-17?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the New Orleans Saints 38-31 in Week 6, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 7, New Orleans Saints 0; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 14, New Orleans Saints 14; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 10, New Orleans Saints 7; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 7, New Orleans Saints 10; Final: Minnesota Vikings 38, New Orleans Saints 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs New Orleans Saints?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Wiggins (D. Culpepper pass) (Q1 7:56) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — R. Moss (D. Culpepper pass) (Q2 14:12) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. McAllister (Q2 6:32) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Robinson (D. Culpepper pass) (Q2 2:00) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Horn (A. Brooks pass) (Q2 0:26) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Wiggins (D. Culpepper pass) (Q3 10:57) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. McAllister (Q3 6:18) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Robinson (D. Culpepper pass) (Q4 7:08) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Brooks (Q4 2:58) Minnesota Vikings field goal — M. Andersen (Q3 2:31, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q4 13:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs New Orleans Saints?
A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints), 52.4% completion, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.56 total passing EPA. D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 63.4% completion, +0.78 EPA per dropback, +31.89 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +31.89 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (-8.25 EPA): (8:05) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper Aborted. 78-M.Birk FUMBLES at NO 41, touched at NO 41, RECOVERED by NO-20-J.Bellamy at NO 42. 20-J.Bellamy to NO 46 for 4 yards. Lateral to 33-A.Amb.
Was Minnesota Vikings vs New Orleans Saints a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Minnesota Vikings won 38-31 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W
New Orleans Saints
Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L
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