Quick answer
- Winner
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Final score
- Philadelphia Eagles 27–14 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 7–21 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Micah Robinson
- Top passer
- D. Culpepper
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:14) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 32-O.Smith INTERCEPTED by 54-J.Trotter at PHI 34. …
- Game date
- 2005-01-16
Game summary
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Minnesota Vikings 27–14 on 2005-01-16. Micah Robinson posted a game-high +12.64 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
 Philadelphia Eagles | 7 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings(6:22) 5-D.McNabb pass to 84-F.Mitchell for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Mitchell catches TD reception just inside the sideline.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(14:21) 5-D.McNabb pass to 36-B.Westbrook for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Westbrook gets McNabb pass at the 2.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(10:47) 11-D.Culpepper right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Culpepper runs right to the corner for a TD.
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
(10:15) 5-D.McNabb pass to 82-L.Smith to MIN 4 for 10 yards (26-A.Winfield). FUMBLES (26-A.Winfield), recovered by PHI-84-F.Mitchell at MIN 0. TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(13:22) 2-D.Akers 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(6:42) 2-D.Akers 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(2:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 87-M.Robinson for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PHI-93-J.Kearse, Defensive Offside, declined. Play Challenged by PHI and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by PHI at 01:59.)
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
PHIPhiladelphia EaglesFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 6:22TD FMF. MitchellPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 0-6
(6:22) 5-D.McNabb pass to 84-F.Mitchell for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Mitchell catches TD reception just inside the sideline.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 6:18XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 0-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 14:21TD BWB. WestbrookPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 7
- Score
- 0-13
(14:21) 5-D.McNabb pass to 36-B.Westbrook for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Westbrook gets McNabb pass at the 2.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 14:16XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 0-14
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 10:47TD DCD. CulpepperPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 7
- Score
- 6-14
(10:47) 11-D.Culpepper right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Culpepper runs right to the corner for a TD.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 10:37XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 7-14
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 10:15TD Lecitus SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 14
- Score
- 7-20
(10:15) 5-D.McNabb pass to 82-L.Smith to MIN 4 for 10 yards (26-A.Winfield). FUMBLES (26-A.Winfield), recovered by PHI-84-F.Mitchell at MIN 0. TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 10:08XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-21
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 13:22FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 3
- Score
- 7-24
(13:22) 2-D.Akers 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 6:42FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 5
- Score
- 7-27
(6:42) 2-D.Akers 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 2:07TD Micah RobinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 32
- Score
- 13-27
(2:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 87-M.Robinson for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PHI-93-J.Kearse, Defensive Offside, declined. Play Challenged by PHI and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by PHI at 01:59.)
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 1:59XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 14-27
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Micah Robinson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +12.64 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.53 EPA/play
- 2D. McNabb · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +10.47 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 3
Riley Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.74 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.25 EPA/play - 4Lecitus Smith · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.71 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
- 5G. Lewis · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.69 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.85 EPA/play
- 6N. Burleson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.56 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 7D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +3.66 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 8T. Pinkston · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.44 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.15 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
Micah Robinson — MIN · Receiving
Micah Robinson posted the highest total EPA (+12.64) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +2.53 EPA per play.
Micah Robinson's top snap (+4.33 EPA): (2:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 87-M.Robinson for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PHI-93-J.Kearse, Defensive Offside, declined. Play Challenged by PHI and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by PHI at 01:59.)
Biggest single play (-6.43 EPA): D. Culpepper — (4:14) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 32-O.Smith INTERCEPTED by 54-J.Trotter at PHI 34. 54-J.Trotter to MIN 31 for 35 yards (11-D.Culpepper).
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) · 51 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.96 total EPA
- D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 40 dropbacks · 52.5% completion · +0.26 EPA/play · +10.47 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Philadelphia Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.008 | +0.131 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.3% | 49.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.077 | +0.262 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.167 | -0.116 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.131 | +0.008 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.6% | 54.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Philadelphia Eagles held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs -0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.01 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Philadelphia Eagles: +0.13 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: 10 drives, -0.67 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 11 drives, +10.34 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Philadelphia Eagles — F. Mitchell (D. McNabb pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — B. Westbrook (D. McNabb pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — D. Culpepper
- Philadelphia Eagles — Lecitus Smith (D. McNabb pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Micah Robinson (D. Culpepper pass)
Field goals
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q1 6:22) — (6:22) 5-D.McNabb pass to 84-F.Mitchell for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Mitchell catches TD reception just inside the sideline.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 6:18) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..
The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 14–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the MIN 7 (Q2 14:21) — (14:21) 5-D.McNabb pass to 36-B.Westbrook for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Westbrook gets McNabb pass at the 2.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 14:16) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the PHI 7 (Q2 10:47) — (10:47) 11-D.Culpepper right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Culpepper runs right to the corner for a TD.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 10:37) — 7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the MIN 14 (Q2 10:15); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 10:08) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–6. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the MIN 3 (Q4 13:22) — (13:22) 2-D.Akers 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the MIN 5 (Q4 6:42) — (6:42) 2-D.Akers 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the PHI 32 (Q4 2:07); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 1:59) — 7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 0:42) — (:42) 5-D.McNabb pass to 83-G.Lewis to MIN 21 for 52 yards (29-B.Williams). Eagles' Lewis ran stop-and-go pattern and caught ball on Vikings' 35.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 4:14) — (4:14) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 32-O.Smith INTERCEPTED by 54-J.Trotter at PHI 34. 54-J.Trotter to MIN 31 for 35 yards (11-D.Culpepper).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 8:26) — (8:26) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 81-N.Burleson INTERCEPTED by 58-I.Reese at PHI 28. 58-I.Reese to PHI 31 for 3 yards (73-A.Goldberg). Ball tipped by Eagles #58 Reese.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 5:45) — (5:45) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 87-M.Robinson to MIN 41 for 29 yards (32-M.Lewis).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 4:40) — (4:40) (Field Goal formation) 12-G.Frerotte pass incomplete to 85-J.Wiggins.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 4:14) — (4:14) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 32-O.Smith INTERCEPTED by 54-J.Trotter at PHI 34. 54-J.Trotter to MIN 31 for 35 yards (11-D.Culpepper).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 8:26) — (8:26) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 81-N.Burleson INTERCEPTED by 58-I.Reese at PHI 28. 58-I.Reese to PHI 31 for 3 yards (73-A.Goldberg). Ball tipped by Eagles #58 Reese.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 2:07) — (2:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 87-M.Robinson for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PHI-93-J.Kearse, Defensive Offside, declined. Play Challenged by PHI and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by PHI
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 12:49) — (12:49) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 87-M.Robinson to PHI 16 for 40 yards (26-L.Sheppard).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 6:22 · MIN 2 · Score 0-6
(6:22) 5-D.McNabb pass to 84-F.Mitchell for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Mitchell catches TD reception just inside the sideline. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 6:18 · MIN 2 · Score 0-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 14:21 · MIN 7 · Score 0-13
(14:21) 5-D.McNabb pass to 36-B.Westbrook for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Westbrook gets McNabb pass at the 2. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 14:16 · MIN 2 · Score 0-14
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 10:47 · PHI 7 · Score 6-14
(10:47) 11-D.Culpepper right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Culpepper runs right to the corner for a TD. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 10:37 · PHI 2 · Score 7-14
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 10:15 · MIN 14 · Score 7-20
(10:15) 5-D.McNabb pass to 82-L.Smith to MIN 4 for 10 yards (26-A.Winfield). FUMBLES (26-A.Winfield), recovered by PHI-84-F.Mitchell at MIN 0. TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 10:08 · MIN 2 · Score 7-21
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 13:22 · MIN 3 · Score 7-24
(13:22) 2-D.Akers 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 6:42 · MIN 5 · Score 7-27
(6:42) 2-D.Akers 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 2:07 · PHI 32 · Score 13-27
(2:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 87-M.Robinson for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PHI-93-J.Kearse, Defensive Offside, declined. Play Challenged by PHI and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by PHI - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 1:59 · PHI 2 · Score 14-27
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
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.
- Micah Robinson (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2005-01-16?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Minnesota Vikings 27-14 in Wild Card, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 0, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 7, Philadelphia Eagles 14; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 7, Philadelphia Eagles 6; Final: Minnesota Vikings 14, Philadelphia Eagles 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — F. Mitchell (D. McNabb pass) (Q1 6:22) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — B. Westbrook (D. McNabb pass) (Q2 14:21) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Culpepper (Q2 10:47) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — L. Smith (D. McNabb pass) (Q2 10:15) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Robinson (D. Culpepper pass) (Q4 2:07) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q4 13:22, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q4 6:42, 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), 47.1% completion, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.96 total passing EPA. D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 52.5% completion, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +10.47 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Micah Robinson (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.64 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+4.33 EPA): (2:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 87-M.Robinson for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PHI-93-J.Kearse, Defensive Offside, declined. Play Challenged by PHI and Upheld.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 9-8 Now 9-9 L
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 13-3 Now 14-3 W
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