Lions 14–27 Vikings: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 9, 2005

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?

J. Harrington (Detroit Lions), 48.3% completion, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -10.62 total passing EPA. B. Johnson (Minnesota Vikings), 57.7% completion, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.56 total passing EPA.

Quick answer

Winner: Minnesota Vikings
Final score: Minnesota Vikings 27–14 Detroit Lions
Halftime: Detroit Lions 7–24 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: S. Vines
Top passer: Jax Harrington
Biggest EPA play: (7:14) (Shotgun) 3-J.Harrington sacked at DET 19 for -7 yards (29-B.Williams). FUMBLES (29…
Game date: 2005-11-06

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 27–14 on 2005-11-06. S. Vines posted a game-high +6.78 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
Detroit Lions	0	7	7	0	0	14
Minnesota Vikings	3	21	3	0	0	27

Scoring Map

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

DETDetroit Lions

DET 15

MIN 23

+3DET 22

MINMinnesota Vikings

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 6:03FG
PEP. Edinger
Points+3
Yard line
DET 2
Score
0-3
(6:03) 1-P.Edinger 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 7:33TD
MBM. Bennett
Points+6
Yard line
DET 5
Score
0-9
(7:33) 14-B.Johnson pass to 23-M.Bennett for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 7:26XP
PEP. Edinger
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
0-10
1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 5:51TD
CFC. Fason
Points+6
Yard line
DET 3
Score
0-16
(5:51) 35-C.Fason left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 5:45XP
PEP. Edinger
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
0-17
1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 4:09TD
NBN. Burleson
Points+6
Yard line
DET 15
Score
0-23
(4:09) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass to 81-N.Burleson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-98-K.Edwards, Defensive Offside, declined.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 4:02XP
PEP. Edinger
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
0-24
1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:52TD
APA. Pinner
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 1
Score
6-24
(:52) 21-A.Pinner right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:48XP
Jake Hanson
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
7-24
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 15:00TD
MPM. Pollard
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 23
Score
13-24
(15:00) 3-J.Harrington pass to 81-M.Pollard for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 14:55XP
Jake Hanson
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
14-24
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 7:35FG
PEP. Edinger
Points+3
Yard line
DET 22
Score
14-27
(7:35) 1-P.Edinger 40 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).

1S. Vines · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.78 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
2Mykel Williams · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.84 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
3M. Pollard · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.09 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
4T. Williamson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.73 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
5N. Burleson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
6S. Bryson · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +2.16 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
7A. Pinner · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.09 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
8M. Bennett · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.73 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.73 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

S. Vines — DET · Receiving

S. Vines posted the highest total EPA (+6.78) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.75 EPA per play.

S. Vines's top snap (+3.81 EPA): (1:30) (Shotgun) 3-J.Harrington pass to 10-S.Vines to MIN 1 for 40 yards (33-R.Brown).

Biggest single play (-4.70 EPA): Jax Harrington — (7:14) (Shotgun) 3-J.Harrington sacked at DET 19 for -7 yards (29-B.Williams). FUMBLES (29-B.Williams), RECOVERED by MIN-93-K.Williams at DET 20. 93-K.Williams to DET 14 for 6 yards (24-S.Bryson).

Quarterback report card

Jax Harrington led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Jax Harrington (Detroit Lions) · 58 dropbacks · 48.3% completion · -0.18 EPA/play · -10.62 total EPA
Buddy Johnson (Minnesota Vikings) · 26 dropbacks · 57.7% completion · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.56 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Detroit Lions	Minnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play	-0.124	+0.018
Offensive success rate	39.6%	51.3%
Pass EPA/play	-0.183	+0.022
Rush EPA/play	-0.021	-0.062
Defensive EPA/play	-0.018	+0.124
Defensive success rate	48.7%	60.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Detroit Lions: -0.12 EPA/play (23rd percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
Minnesota Vikings: +0.02 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)

Detroit Lions: 12 drives, -11.30 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, +1.37 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Minnesota Vikings — M. Bennett (Buddy Johnson pass) (Q2 7:33)
Minnesota Vikings — C. Fason (Q2 5:51)
Minnesota Vikings — N. Burleson (Buddy Johnson pass) (Q2 4:09)
Detroit Lions — A. Pinner (Q2 0:52)
Detroit Lions — M. Pollard (Jax Harrington pass) (Q4 15:00)

Field goals

Minnesota Vikings — P. Edinger (Q1 6:03)
Minnesota Vikings — P. Edinger (Q4 7:35)

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 DET 2 (Q1 6:03) — (6:03) 1-P.Edinger 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson..

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 21–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 5 (Q2 7:33) — (7:33) 14-B.Johnson pass to 23-M.Bennett for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 7:26) — 1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 3 (Q2 5:51) — (5:51) 35-C.Fason left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 5:45) — 1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 15 (Q2 4:09) — (4:09) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass to 81-N.Burleson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-98-K.Edwards, Defensive Offside, declined.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 4:02) — 1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q2 0:52) — (:52) 21-A.Pinner right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 0:48) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..

The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–3. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 23 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 3-J.Harrington pass to 81-M.Pollard for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 14:55) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DET 22 (Q4 7:35) — (7:35) 1-P.Edinger 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Detroit Lions (Q1 11:32) — (11:32) 4-J.Hanson 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. [WPA -9.6% · EPA -3.65]
Detroit Lions (Q2 7:14) — (7:14) (Shotgun) 3-J.Harrington sacked at DET 19 for -7 yards (29-B.Williams). FUMBLES (29-B.Williams), RECOVERED by MIN-93-K.Williams at DET 20. 93-K.Williams to DET 14 for 6 yards (24-S.Bryson). [WPA -6.7% · EPA -4.70]
Detroit Lions (Q1 12:41) — (12:41) 3-J.Harrington pass to 88-M.Williams pushed ob at MIN 42 for 12 yards (26-A.Winfield). [WPA +6.3% · EPA +2.12]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 1:19) — (1:19) 23-M.Bennett up the middle pushed ob at DET 50 for 31 yards (42-T.Holt). [WPA +5.7% · EPA +2.43]
Detroit Lions (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 3-J.Harrington pass to 81-M.Pollard for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.9% · EPA +2.77]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Detroit Lions (Q2 7:14) — (7:14) (Shotgun) 3-J.Harrington sacked at DET 19 for -7 yards (29-B.Williams). FUMBLES (29-B.Williams), RECOVERED by MIN-93-K.Williams at DET 20. 93-K.Williams to DET 14 for 6 yards (24-S.Bryson). [WPA -6.7% · EPA -4.70]
Detroit Lions (Q2 5:01) — (5:01) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 21-A.Pinner INTERCEPTED by 26-A.Winfield at DET 15. 26-A.Winfield pushed ob at DET 11 for 4 yards (21-A.Pinner). [WPA -4.5% · EPA -4.54]
Minnesota Vikings (Q3 12:26) — (12:26) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson sacked at DET 32 for -7 yards (98-K.Edwards). FUMBLES (98-K.Edwards), RECOVERED by DET-75-S.Cody at DET 32. 75-S.Cody to DET 32 for no gain (14-B.Johnson). [WPA -3.8% · EPA -4.34]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 4:09) — (4:09) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass to 81-N.Burleson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-98-K.Edwards, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +2.0% · EPA +3.83]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 6:03 · DET 2 · Score 0-3
(6:03) 1-P.Edinger 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 7:33 · DET 5 · Score 0-9
(7:33) 14-B.Johnson pass to 23-M.Bennett for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 7:26 · DET 2 · Score 0-10
1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 5:51 · DET 3 · Score 0-16
(5:51) 35-C.Fason left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 5:45 · DET 2 · Score 0-17
1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 4:09 · DET 15 · Score 0-23
(4:09) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass to 81-N.Burleson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-98-K.Edwards, Defensive Offside, declined.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 4:02 · DET 2 · Score 0-24
1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 0:52 · MIN 1 · Score 6-24
(:52) 21-A.Pinner right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 0:48 · MIN 2 · Score 7-24
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · MIN 23 · Score 13-24
(15:00) 3-J.Harrington pass to 81-M.Pollard for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 14:55 · MIN 2 · Score 14-24
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 7:35 · DET 22 · Score 14-27
(7:35) 1-P.Edinger 40 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.

Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
S. Vines (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings on 2005-11-06?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 27-14 in Week 9, 2005.

What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?

Q1: Detroit Lions 0, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q2: Detroit Lions 7, Minnesota Vikings 21; Q4: Detroit Lions 7, Minnesota Vikings 3; Final: Detroit Lions 14, Minnesota Vikings 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Bennett (B. Johnson pass) (Q2 7:33) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Fason (Q2 5:51) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — N. Burleson (B. Johnson pass) (Q2 4:09) Detroit Lions touchdown — A. Pinner (Q2 0:52) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Pollard (J. Harrington pass) (Q4 15:00) Minnesota Vikings field goal — P. Edinger (Q1 6:03, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — P. Edinger (Q4 7:35, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?

Jax Harrington (Detroit Lions), 48.3% completion, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -10.62 total passing EPA. Buddy Johnson (Minnesota Vikings), 57.7% completion, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.56 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?

S. Vines (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.78 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+3.81 EPA): (1:30) (Shotgun) 3-J.Harrington pass to 10-S.Vines to MIN 1 for 40 yards (33-R.Brown)..

Season records after this game

Detroit Lions

Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 2-5 Now 3-5 W

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