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NFL · Week 12 · November 27, 2005 · 12 min read

Cleveland Browns vs. Minnesota Vikings: 2005 Week 12 Recap

Vikings defeat Browns 24–12 in Week 12

J.Wiggins led Fantasy Impact as Vikings prevailed in a 12–24 Week 12 finish.

Cleveland Browns 12 4–7
Final 12–24
Minnesota Vikings 24 6–5 Winner
Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
12–24
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 3–10 Minnesota Vikings
Top passer
T. Dilfer
FantasyHQ MVP
J.Wiggins
Game date
November 27, 2005

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • Bryan Edwards
    Bryan Edwards 4 REC · 42 YDS +4.5 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Heiden 5 REC · 55 YDS +4.3 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Northcutt 2 REC · 17 YDS · 1 TD +3.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • J.Wiggins 5 REC · 67 YDS +7.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Buddy Johnson
    Buddy Johnson 19/33 · 200 YDS · 3 TD +6.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyrod Taylor
    Tyrod Taylor 5 REC · 70 YDS +6.1 Fantasy Impact

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.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Cleveland Browns0336012
Minnesota Vikings3777024

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

CLECleveland Browns
MINMinnesota Vikings

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 8:02FG
    PEP. Edinger

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 26
    Score
    0-3

    (8:02) 1-P.Edinger 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.

  2. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 4:27TD
    Micah Robinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    0-9

    (4:27) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-M.Robinson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 4:22XP
    PEP. Edinger

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    0-10

    1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.

  4. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 0:08FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 15
    Score
    3-10

    (:08) 4-P.Dawson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-10-K.Richardson.

  5. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 7:29TD
    Micah Robinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    3-16

    (7:29) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-M.Robinson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 7:24XP
    PEP. Edinger

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    3-17

    1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.

  7. CLECleveland Browns
    Q3 3:32FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 21
    Score
    6-17

    (3:32) 4-P.Dawson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-10-K.Richardson.

  8. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 8:52TD
    Micah Robinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    6-23

    (8:52) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-M.Robinson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 8:47XP
    PEP. Edinger

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    6-24

    1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.

  10. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 1:12TD
    DND. Northcutt

    Points+6

    Yard line
    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.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1J. Wiggins · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.18 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
  2. 2Buddy JohnsonBuddy Johnson · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +6.15 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
  3. 3Tyrod TaylorTyrod Taylor · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.06 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
  4. 4Micah RobinsonMicah Robinson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.03 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
  5. 5Bryan EdwardsBryan Edwards · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.50 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
  6. 6S. Heiden · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.30 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
  7. 7D. Northcutt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.87 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.94 EPA/play
  8. 8F. 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 JohnsonBuddy 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.

StatCleveland BrownsMinnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play-0.154-0.020
Offensive success rate48.8%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 rate54.9%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

  • Micah RobinsonMinnesota Vikings — Micah Robinson (Buddy Johnson pass) (Q2 4:27)
  • Micah RobinsonMinnesota Vikings — Micah Robinson (Buddy Johnson pass) (Q3 7:29)
  • Micah RobinsonMinnesota Vikings — Micah Robinson (Buddy Johnson pass) (Q4 8:52)
  • Cleveland Browns — D. Northcutt (T. Dilfer pass) (Q4 1:12)

Field goals

  • Minnesota Vikings — P. Edinger (Q1 8:02)
  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q2 0:08)
  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q3 3:32)
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). [WPA -14.1% · EPA -4.81]
  • 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 [WPA -14.1% · EPA -4.61]
  • 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). [WPA -13.4% · EPA -3.68]
  • 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. [WPA -9.6% · EPA -5.13]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 9:30) — (9:30) 8-T.Dilfer pass to 82-S.Heiden to MIN 38 for 13 yards (55-S.Cowart). [WPA +7.5% · EPA +1.41]
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. [WPA -9.6% · EPA -5.13]
  • 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). [WPA -14.1% · EPA -4.81]
  • 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 [WPA -14.1% · EPA -4.61]
  • 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). [WPA -4.2% · EPA -4.46]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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