Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 24–12 Cleveland Browns
- Halftime
- Cleveland Browns 3–10 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Wiggins
- Top passer
- T. Dilfer
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:50) 8-T.Dilfer sacked at CLE 18 for -12 yards (52-K.Newman). FUMBLES (52-K.Newman), REC…
- Game date
- 2005-11-27
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Cleveland Browns 24–12 on 2005-11-27. J. Wiggins posted a game-high +7.18 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 12 | |
| 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
J. Wiggins · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.18 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play - 2

Buddy Johnson · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +6.15 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play - 3

Tyrod Taylor · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.06 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play - 4

Micah Robinson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.03 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play - 5

Bryan Edwards · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.50 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play - 6
S. Heiden · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.30 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play - 7
D. Northcutt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.87 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.94 EPA/play - 8
F. Jackson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.52 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
J. Wiggins — MIN · Receiving
J. Wiggins posted the highest total EPA (+7.18) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.44 EPA per play.
J. Wiggins's top snap (-4.81 EPA): (5:45) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 18-K.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Crocker at CLE 14. 25-C.Crocker to CLE 38 for 24 yards (85-J.Wiggins).
Biggest single play (-5.13 EPA): T. Dilfer — (9:50) 8-T.Dilfer sacked at CLE 18 for -12 yards (52-K.Newman). FUMBLES (52-K.Newman), RECOVERED by MIN-56-E.Henderson at CLE 17.
Quarterback report card
T. Dilfer led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
T. Dilfer (Cleveland Browns) · 43 dropbacks · 53.5% completion · -0.21 EPA/play · -9.20 total EPA
Buddy Johnson (Minnesota Vikings) · 33 dropbacks · 57.6% completion · +0.19 EPA/play · +6.15 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.154 | -0.020 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.8% | 45.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.310 | +0.187 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.111 | -0.227 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.020 | +0.154 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.9% | 51.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.15), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cleveland Browns: -0.15 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.02 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, -12.30 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, -1.60 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Minnesota Vikings — Micah Robinson (Buddy Johnson pass) 
Minnesota Vikings — Micah Robinson (Buddy Johnson pass) 
Minnesota Vikings — Micah Robinson (Buddy Johnson pass)
Cleveland Browns — D. Northcutt (T. Dilfer pass)
Field goals
Minnesota Vikings — P. Edinger
Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CLE 26 (Q1 8:02) — (8:02) 1-P.Edinger 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CLE 15 (Q2 4:27) — (4:27) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-M.Robinson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 4:22) — 1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the MIN 15 (Q2 0:08) — (:08) 4-P.Dawson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-10-K.Richardson..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CLE 15 (Q3 7:29) — (7:29) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-M.Robinson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 7:24) — 1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the MIN 21 (Q3 3:32) — (3:32) 4-P.Dawson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-10-K.Richardson..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–6. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q4 8:52) — (8:52) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-M.Robinson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 8:47) — 1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the MIN 9 (Q4 1:12) — (1:12) (Shotgun) 8-T.Dilfer pass to 86-D.Northcutt for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-99-E.James, Defensive Offside, declined..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 5:45) — (5:45) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 18-K.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Crocker at CLE 14. 25-C.Crocker to CLE 38 for 24 yards (85-J.Wiggins).
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 5:31) — (5:31) 8-T.Dilfer sacked at CLE 33 for -5 yards (96-C.Mosley). FUMBLES (96-C.Mosley), RECOVERED by MIN-98-D.Scott at CLE 36. 98-D.Scott to CLE 35 for 1 yard (72-R.Tucker). Play Challenged by CLE and U
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 13:57) — (13:57) 8-T.Dilfer pass intended for 17-B.Edwards INTERCEPTED by 26-A.Winfield at MIN 32. 26-A.Winfield to MIN 32 for no gain (34-R.Droughns).
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 9:50) — (9:50) 8-T.Dilfer sacked at CLE 18 for -12 yards (52-K.Newman). FUMBLES (52-K.Newman), RECOVERED by MIN-56-E.Henderson at CLE 17.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 9:30) — (9:30) 8-T.Dilfer pass to 82-S.Heiden to MIN 38 for 13 yards (55-S.Cowart).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 9:50) — (9:50) 8-T.Dilfer sacked at CLE 18 for -12 yards (52-K.Newman). FUMBLES (52-K.Newman), RECOVERED by MIN-56-E.Henderson at CLE 17.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 5:45) — (5:45) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 18-K.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Crocker at CLE 14. 25-C.Crocker to CLE 38 for 24 yards (85-J.Wiggins).
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 5:31) — (5:31) 8-T.Dilfer sacked at CLE 33 for -5 yards (96-C.Mosley). FUMBLES (96-C.Mosley), RECOVERED by MIN-98-D.Scott at CLE 36. 98-D.Scott to CLE 35 for 1 yard (72-R.Tucker). Play Challenged by CLE and U
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 10:50) — (10:50) 9-C.Frye pass intended for 81-A.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at 50. 42-D.Sharper to CLE 32 for 18 yards (72-R.Tucker).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 8:02 · CLE 26 · Score 0-3
(8:02) 1-P.Edinger 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 4:27 · CLE 15 · Score 0-9
(4:27) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-M.Robinson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 4:22 · CLE 2 · Score 0-10
1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 0:08 · MIN 15 · Score 3-10
(:08) 4-P.Dawson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-10-K.Richardson.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 7:29 · CLE 15 · Score 3-16
(7:29) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-M.Robinson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 7:24 · CLE 2 · Score 3-17
1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 3:32 · MIN 21 · Score 6-17
(3:32) 4-P.Dawson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-10-K.Richardson.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 8:52 · CLE 2 · Score 6-23
(8:52) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-M.Robinson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 8:47 · CLE 2 · Score 6-24
1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 1:12 · MIN 9 · Score 12-24
(1:12) (Shotgun) 8-T.Dilfer pass to 86-D.Northcutt for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-99-E.James, Defensive Offside, declined.
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.
- J. Wiggins (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Minnesota Vikings on 2005-11-27?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Cleveland Browns 24-12 in Week 12, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 0, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q2: Cleveland Browns 3, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q3: Cleveland Browns 3, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q4: Cleveland Browns 6, Minnesota Vikings 7; Final: Cleveland Browns 12, Minnesota Vikings 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Robinson (B. Johnson pass) (Q2 4:27) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Robinson (B. Johnson pass) (Q3 7:29) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Robinson (B. Johnson pass) (Q4 8:52) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Northcutt (T. Dilfer pass) (Q4 1:12) Minnesota Vikings field goal — P. Edinger (Q1 8:02, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 0:08, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q3 3:32, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Minnesota Vikings?
T. Dilfer (Cleveland Browns), 53.5% completion, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -9.20 total passing EPA. Buddy Johnson (Minnesota Vikings), 57.6% completion, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +6.15 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Minnesota Vikings?
J. Wiggins (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.18 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (-4.81 EPA): (5:45) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 18-K.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Crocker at CLE 14. 25-C.Crocker to CLE 38 for 24 yards (85-J.Wiggins)..
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 4-6 Now 4-7 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 5-5 Now 6-5 W