Vikings 23–30 Ravens: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 16, 2005

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Baltimore Ravens?

B. Johnson (Minnesota Vikings), 61.0% completion, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +8.88 total passing EPA. K. Boller (Baltimore Ravens), 61.5% completion, +0.57 EPA per dropback, +22.13 total passing EPA.

Quick answer

Winner: Baltimore Ravens
Final score: Baltimore Ravens 30–23 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime: Minnesota Vikings 14–10 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: K. Boller
Top passer: Buddy Johnson
Biggest EPA play: (9:58) (Shotgun) 7-K.Boller pass to 89-M.Clayton for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2005-12-25

Game summary

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Minnesota Vikings 30–23 on 2005-12-25, overcoming Minnesota Vikings's 14–10 halftime lead. K. Boller posted a game-high +22.13 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Minnesota Vikings	7	7	6	3	0	23
Baltimore Ravens	7	3	7	13	0	30

Scoring Map

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

MINMinnesota Vikings

BAL 13

+3MIN 19

+3BAL 18

MIN 47

+3BAL 23

MIN 39

+3MIN 20

+3BAL 28

BALBaltimore Ravens

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 11:06TD
Tyrod Taylor
Points+6
Yard line
BAL 13
Score
6-0
(11:06) 14-B.Johnson pass to 89-T.Taylor for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 11:01XP
PEP. Edinger
Points+1
Yard line
BAL 2
Score
7-0
1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q1 1:40TD
THT. Heap
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 6
Score
7-6
(1:40) 7-K.Boller pass to 86-T.Heap for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q1 1:35XP
MSM. Stover
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
7-7
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 1:12TD
JWJ. Wiggins
Points+6
Yard line
BAL 5
Score
13-7
(1:12) 14-B.Johnson pass to 85-J.Wiggins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 1:06XP
PEP. Edinger
Points+1
Yard line
BAL 2
Score
14-7
1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson. PENALTY on BAL-21-C.McAlister, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 0:04FG
MSM. Stover
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 19
Score
14-10
(:04) 3-M.Stover 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 13:32FG
PEP. Edinger
Points+3
Yard line
BAL 18
Score
17-10
(13:32) 1-P.Edinger 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 9:58TD
MCM. Clayton
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 47
Score
17-16
(9:58) (Shotgun) 7-K.Boller pass to 89-M.Clayton for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 9:49XP
MSM. Stover
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
17-17
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 4:18FG
PEP. Edinger
Points+3
Yard line
BAL 23
Score
20-17
(4:18) 1-P.Edinger 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 14:55TD
DMD. Mason
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 39
Score
20-23
(14:55) (Shotgun) 7-K.Boller pass to 85-D.Mason for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 14:47XP
MSM. Stover
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
20-24
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 2:00FG
MSM. Stover
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 20
Score
20-27
(2:00) 3-M.Stover 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 1:06FG
MSM. Stover
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 1
Score
20-30
(1:06) 3-M.Stover 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 0:20FG
PEP. Edinger
Points+3
Yard line
BAL 28
Score
23-30
(:20) 1-P.Edinger 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1K. Boller · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +22.13 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
2D. Mason · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +11.84 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
3Buddy Johnson · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +8.88 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
4M. Clayton · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +8.04 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
5Calvin Taylor Jr. · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +6.01 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.00 EPA/play
6Tyrod Taylor · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.56 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
7T. Williamson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.53 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.53 EPA/play
8T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.43 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.11 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

K. Boller — BAL · Passing

K. Boller posted the highest total EPA (+22.13) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.57 EPA per play.

K. Boller's top snap (+5.26 EPA): (9:58) (Shotgun) 7-K.Boller pass to 89-M.Clayton for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Buddy Johnson led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Buddy Johnson (Minnesota Vikings) · 41 dropbacks · 61.0% completion · +0.22 EPA/play · +8.88 total EPA
K. Boller (Baltimore Ravens) · 39 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +0.57 EPA/play · +22.13 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Minnesota Vikings	Baltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play	+0.105	+0.128
Offensive success rate	48.6%	49.4%
Pass EPA/play	+0.217	+0.567
Rush EPA/play	-0.349	-0.260
Defensive EPA/play	-0.128	-0.105
Defensive success rate	50.6%	51.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Minnesota Vikings +0.10, Baltimore Ravens +0.13) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Minnesota Vikings: +0.10 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
Baltimore Ravens: +0.13 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)

Baltimore Ravens: 11 drives, +11.37 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 10 drives, +7.75 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Minnesota Vikings — Tyrod Taylor (Buddy Johnson pass) (Q1 11:06)
Baltimore Ravens — T. Heap (K. Boller pass) (Q1 1:40)
Minnesota Vikings — J. Wiggins (Buddy Johnson pass) (Q2 1:12)
Baltimore Ravens — M. Clayton (K. Boller pass) (Q3 9:58)
Baltimore Ravens — D. Mason (K. Boller pass) (Q4 14:55)

Field goals

Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q2 0:04)
Minnesota Vikings — P. Edinger (Q3 13:32)
Minnesota Vikings — P. Edinger (Q3 4:18)
Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q4 2:00)
Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q4 1:06)
Minnesota Vikings — P. Edinger (Q4 0:20)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the BAL 13 (Q1 11:06) — (11:06) 14-B.Johnson pass to 89-T.Taylor for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q1 11:01) — 1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the MIN 6 (Q1 1:40) — (1:40) 7-K.Boller pass to 86-T.Heap for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 1:35) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the BAL 5 (Q2 1:12) — (1:12) 14-B.Johnson pass to 85-J.Wiggins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 1:06); Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the MIN 19 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 3-M.Stover 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–6. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the BAL 18 (Q3 13:32) — (13:32) 1-P.Edinger 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the MIN 47 (Q3 9:58) — (9:58) (Shotgun) 7-K.Boller pass to 89-M.Clayton for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 9:49) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the BAL 23 (Q3 4:18) — (4:18) 1-P.Edinger 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson..

The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 13–3. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the MIN 39 (Q4 14:55) — (14:55) (Shotgun) 7-K.Boller pass to 85-D.Mason for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 14:47) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the MIN 20 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 3-M.Stover 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the MIN 1 (Q4 1:06) — (1:06) 3-M.Stover 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the BAL 28 (Q4 0:20) — (:20) 1-P.Edinger 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Baltimore Ravens (Q3 9:58) — (9:58) (Shotgun) 7-K.Boller pass to 89-M.Clayton for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +23.6% · EPA +5.26]
Baltimore Ravens (Q4 14:55) — (14:55) (Shotgun) 7-K.Boller pass to 85-D.Mason for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +23.5% · EPA +5.04]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 4:00) — (4:00) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass to 19-T.Williamson pushed ob at BAL 16 for 56 yards (22-S.Rolle). [WPA +16.2% · EPA +4.53]
Baltimore Ravens (Q3 0:59) — (:59) (Shotgun) 7-K.Boller pass to 85-D.Mason to MIN 41 for 16 yards (27-F.Smoot). [WPA +13.2% · EPA +2.52]
Baltimore Ravens (Q3 15:00) — 1-P.Edinger kicks 67 yards from MIN 30 to BAL 3. 29-C.Taylor to BAL 20 for 17 yards (39-A.Echemandu). FUMBLES (39-A.Echemandu), RECOVERED by MIN-57-R.Smith at BAL 26. 57-R.Smith to BAL 26 for no gain [WPA -11.0% · EPA -4.65]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Baltimore Ravens (Q3 9:58) — (9:58) (Shotgun) 7-K.Boller pass to 89-M.Clayton for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +23.6% · EPA +5.26]
Baltimore Ravens (Q4 14:55) — (14:55) (Shotgun) 7-K.Boller pass to 85-D.Mason for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +23.5% · EPA +5.04]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 1:44) — (1:44) 14-B.Johnson sacked at MIN 21 for -5 yards (96-A.Thomas). FUMBLES (96-A.Thomas), RECOVERED by BAL-98-A.Weaver at MIN 10. 98-A.Weaver to MIN 10 for no gain (73-A.Goldberg). [WPA -7.9% · EPA -4.79]
Baltimore Ravens (Q3 15:00) — 1-P.Edinger kicks 67 yards from MIN 30 to BAL 3. 29-C.Taylor to BAL 20 for 17 yards (39-A.Echemandu). FUMBLES (39-A.Echemandu), RECOVERED by MIN-57-R.Smith at BAL 26. 57-R.Smith to BAL 26 for no gain [WPA -11.0% · EPA -4.65]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 11:06 · BAL 13 · Score 6-0
(11:06) 14-B.Johnson pass to 89-T.Taylor for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 11:01 · BAL 2 · Score 7-0
1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 1:40 · MIN 6 · Score 7-6
(1:40) 7-K.Boller pass to 86-T.Heap for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 1:35 · MIN 2 · Score 7-7
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 1:12 · BAL 5 · Score 13-7
(1:12) 14-B.Johnson pass to 85-J.Wiggins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 1:06 · BAL 2 · Score 14-7
1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson. PENALTY on BAL-21-C.McAlister, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · MIN 19 · Score 14-10
(:04) 3-M.Stover 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 13:32 · BAL 18 · Score 17-10
(13:32) 1-P.Edinger 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 9:58 · MIN 47 · Score 17-16
(9:58) (Shotgun) 7-K.Boller pass to 89-M.Clayton for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 9:49 · MIN 2 · Score 17-17
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 4:18 · BAL 23 · Score 20-17
(4:18) 1-P.Edinger 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 14:55 · MIN 39 · Score 20-23
(14:55) (Shotgun) 7-K.Boller pass to 85-D.Mason for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 14:47 · MIN 2 · Score 20-24
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · MIN 20 · Score 20-27
(2:00) 3-M.Stover 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 1:06 · MIN 1 · Score 20-30
(1:06) 3-M.Stover 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 0:20 · BAL 28 · Score 23-30
(:20) 1-P.Edinger 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Baltimore Ravens earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
K. Boller (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Baltimore Ravens on 2005-12-25?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Minnesota Vikings 30-23 in Week 16, 2005.

What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Baltimore Ravens?

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 7, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 7, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 6, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 3, Baltimore Ravens 13; Final: Minnesota Vikings 23, Baltimore Ravens 30.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Baltimore Ravens?

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — T. Taylor (B. Johnson pass) (Q1 11:06) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Heap (K. Boller pass) (Q1 1:40) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Wiggins (B. Johnson pass) (Q2 1:12) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Clayton (K. Boller pass) (Q3 9:58) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — D. Mason (K. Boller pass) (Q4 14:55) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — P. Edinger (Q3 13:32, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — P. Edinger (Q3 4:18, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q4 1:06, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — P. Edinger (Q4 0:20, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Baltimore Ravens?

Buddy Johnson (Minnesota Vikings), 61.0% completion, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +8.88 total passing EPA. K. Boller (Baltimore Ravens), 61.5% completion, +0.57 EPA per dropback, +22.13 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Baltimore Ravens?

K. Boller (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +22.13 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (+5.26 EPA): (9:58) (Shotgun) 7-K.Boller pass to 89-M.Clayton for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Minnesota Vikings vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Baltimore Ravens won 30-23 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 8-6 Now 8-7 L

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 5-9 Now 6-9 W

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