Vikings 30–20 Lions: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 14, 2006

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

K. Jones (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.19 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (-5.11 EPA): (5:33) 8-J.Kitna pass short left to 11-R.Williams to MIN 46 for 7 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by MIN-23-C.Griffin at MIN 44. 23-C.Griffin to MIN 40 for -4 yards (87-M.Furrey). PENALT.

Quick answer

Winner: Minnesota Vikings
Final score: Minnesota Vikings 30–20 Detroit Lions
Halftime: Minnesota Vikings 20–10 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Keandre Jones
Top passer: J. Kitna
Biggest EPA play: (8:19) 14-B.Johnson pass short right intended for 89-T.Taylor INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Fletcher…
Game date: 2006-12-10

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 30–20 on 2006-12-10. Keandre Jones posted a game-high +6.19 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Minnesota Vikings	14	6	3	7	0	30
Detroit Lions	0	10	3	7	0	20

Scoring Map

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

MINMinnesota Vikings

DET 13

+1MIN 2

+3MIN 34

+3DET 12

+3MIN 27

MIN 23

+1MIN 2

DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 8:05TD
APA. Pinner
Points+6
Yard line
DET 3
Score
6-0
(8:05) 22-A.Pinner left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 8:01XP
RLR. Longwell
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
7-0
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 2:39TD
APA. Pinner
Points+6
Yard line
DET 4
Score
13-0
(2:39) 22-A.Pinner left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 2:32XP
RLR. Longwell
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
14-0
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 13:47TD
Buddy Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
DET 3
Score
20-0
(13:47) 14-B.Johnson right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 8:19TD
JFJ. Fletcher
Points+6
Yard line
DET 13
Score
20-6
(8:19) 14-B.Johnson pass short right intended for 89-T.Taylor INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Fletcher at DET 12. 21-J.Fletcher for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 8:04XP
Jake Hanson
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
20-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 1:35FG
Jake Hanson
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 34
Score
20-10
(1:35) 4-J.Hanson 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 12:33FG
RLR. Longwell
Points+3
Yard line
DET 12
Score
23-10
(12:33) 8-R.Longwell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 7:32FG
Jake Hanson
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 27
Score
23-13
(7:32) 4-J.Hanson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 13:50TD
APA. Pinner
Points+6
Yard line
DET 1
Score
29-13
(13:50) 22-A.Pinner left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 13:46XP
RLR. Longwell
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
30-13
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 10:57TD
Keandre Jones
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 23
Score
30-19
(10:57) 8-J.Kitna pass short right to 34-K.Jones for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 10:48XP
Jake Hanson
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
30-20
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Keandre Jones · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.19 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
2Micah Robinson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.25 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
3C. Bradford · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.15 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
4Buddy Johnson · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +2.94 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
5Tyrod Taylor · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.77 EPA/play
6A. Pinner · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +2.56 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
7Malachi Moore · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
8M. Furrey · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.91 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.21 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

Keandre Jones — DET · Receiving

Keandre Jones posted the highest total EPA (+6.19) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.03 EPA per play.

Keandre Jones's top snap (-5.11 EPA): (5:33) 8-J.Kitna pass short left to 11-R.Williams to MIN 46 for 7 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by MIN-23-C.Griffin at MIN 44. 23-C.Griffin to MIN 40 for -4 yards (87-M.Furrey). PENALTY on DET-34-K.Jones, Personal Foul, 15 y

Biggest single play (-11.87 EPA): Buddy Johnson — (8:19) 14-B.Johnson pass short right intended for 89-T.Taylor INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Fletcher at DET 12. 21-J.Fletcher for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

J. Kitna (Detroit Lions) · 49 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +5.2% CPOE · -0.35 EPA/play · -17.08 total EPA
Buddy Johnson (Minnesota Vikings) · 25 dropbacks · 56.0% completion · -8.9% CPOE · -0.25 EPA/play · -6.15 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Minnesota Vikings	Detroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play	-0.077	-0.288
Offensive success rate	44.2%	54.2%
Pass EPA/play	-0.246	-0.349
Rush EPA/play	+0.058	-0.716
Defensive EPA/play	+0.288	+0.077
Defensive success rate	45.8%	55.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.08 vs -0.29), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Minnesota Vikings: -0.08 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
Detroit Lions: -0.29 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)

Detroit Lions: 12 drives, -20.74 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, -6.65 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Minnesota Vikings — A. Pinner (Q1 8:05)
Minnesota Vikings — A. Pinner (Q1 2:39)
Minnesota Vikings — Buddy Johnson (Q2 13:47)
Detroit Lions — J. Fletcher (Q2 8:19)
Minnesota Vikings — A. Pinner (Q4 13:50)
Detroit Lions — Keandre Jones (J. Kitna pass) (Q4 10:57)

Field goals

Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q2 1:35)
Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell (Q3 12:33)
Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q3 7:32)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 3 (Q1 8:05) — (8:05) 22-A.Pinner left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 8:01) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 4 (Q1 2:39) — (2:39) 22-A.Pinner left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 2:32) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–6. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 3 (Q2 13:47) — (13:47) 14-B.Johnson right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 13 (Q2 8:19); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 8:04) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 34 (Q2 1:35) — (1:35) 4-J.Hanson 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DET 12 (Q3 12:33) — (12:33) 8-R.Longwell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 27 (Q3 7:32) — (7:32) 4-J.Hanson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q4 13:50) — (13:50) 22-A.Pinner left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 13:46) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 23 (Q4 10:57) — (10:57) 8-J.Kitna pass short right to 34-K.Jones for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 10:48) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Detroit Lions (Q1 5:33) — (5:33) 8-J.Kitna pass short left to 11-R.Williams to MIN 46 for 7 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by MIN-23-C.Griffin at MIN 44. 23-C.Griffin to MIN 40 for -4 yards (87-M.Furrey). PENALTY on DET-34-K.Jones, [WPA -13.8% · EPA -5.11]
Detroit Lions (Q4 3:46) — (3:46) 8-J.Kitna sacked at MIN 4 for -3 yards (24-D.Smith). [WPA -9.4% · EPA -4.01]
Detroit Lions (Q1 1:21) — (1:21) 8-J.Kitna pass deep middle intended for 87-M.Furrey INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Smith at MIN 31. 24-D.Smith pushed ob at DET 22 for 47 yards (76-J.Backus). [WPA -8.7% · EPA -6.18]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 8:19) — (8:19) 14-B.Johnson pass short right intended for 89-T.Taylor INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Fletcher at DET 12. 21-J.Fletcher for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -8.4% · EPA -11.87]
Detroit Lions (Q3 4:33) — (4:33) (Shotgun) 8-J.Kitna pass short right to 87-M.Furrey to MIN 38 for 4 yards (23-C.Griffin). Play Challenged by MIN and REVERSED. (Shotgun) 8-J.Kitna pass short right to 87-M.Furrey to MIN 38 for [WPA -7.7% · EPA -4.11]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Minnesota Vikings (Q2 8:19) — (8:19) 14-B.Johnson pass short right intended for 89-T.Taylor INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Fletcher at DET 12. 21-J.Fletcher for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -8.4% · EPA -11.87]
Detroit Lions (Q1 1:21) — (1:21) 8-J.Kitna pass deep middle intended for 87-M.Furrey INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Smith at MIN 31. 24-D.Smith pushed ob at DET 22 for 47 yards (76-J.Backus). [WPA -8.7% · EPA -6.18]
Detroit Lions (Q1 5:33) — (5:33) 8-J.Kitna pass short left to 11-R.Williams to MIN 46 for 7 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by MIN-23-C.Griffin at MIN 44. 23-C.Griffin to MIN 40 for -4 yards (87-M.Furrey). PENALTY on DET-34-K.Jones, [WPA -13.8% · EPA -5.11]
Detroit Lions (Q3 14:16) — (14:16) 8-J.Kitna sacked at DET 13 for -5 yards (98-D.Scott). FUMBLES (98-D.Scott), RECOVERED by MIN-93-K.Williams at DET 18. 93-K.Williams to DET 18 for no gain (68-B.Stokes). [WPA -6.5% · EPA -4.39]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 8:05 · DET 3 · Score 6-0
(8:05) 22-A.Pinner left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 8:01 · DET 2 · Score 7-0
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 2:39 · DET 4 · Score 13-0
(2:39) 22-A.Pinner left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 2:32 · DET 2 · Score 14-0
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 13:47 · DET 3 · Score 20-0
(13:47) 14-B.Johnson right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 8:19 · DET 13 · Score 20-6
(8:19) 14-B.Johnson pass short right intended for 89-T.Taylor INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Fletcher at DET 12. 21-J.Fletcher for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 8:04 · MIN 2 · Score 20-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 1:35 · MIN 34 · Score 20-10
(1:35) 4-J.Hanson 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 12:33 · DET 12 · Score 23-10
(12:33) 8-R.Longwell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 7:32 · MIN 27 · Score 23-13
(7:32) 4-J.Hanson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 13:50 · DET 1 · Score 29-13
(13:50) 22-A.Pinner left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 13:46 · DET 2 · Score 30-13
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 10:57 · MIN 23 · Score 30-19
(10:57) 8-J.Kitna pass short right to 34-K.Jones for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 10:48 · MIN 2 · Score 30-20
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

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.
Keandre Jones (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
J. Kitna (DET) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Buddy Johnson (MIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions on 2006-12-10?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 30-20 in Week 14, 2006.

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

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 14, Detroit Lions 0; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 6, Detroit Lions 10; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 3, Detroit Lions 3; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 7, Detroit Lions 7; Final: Minnesota Vikings 30, Detroit Lions 20.

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

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Pinner (Q1 8:05) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Pinner (Q1 2:39) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — B. Johnson (Q2 13:47) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Fletcher (Q2 8:19) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Pinner (Q4 13:50) Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Jones (J. Kitna pass) (Q4 10:57) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q2 1:35, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q3 12:33, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q3 7:32, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

J. Kitna (Detroit Lions), 57.1% completion, +5.2% CPOE, -0.35 EPA per dropback, -17.08 total passing EPA. Buddy Johnson (Minnesota Vikings), 56.0% completion, -8.9% CPOE, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -6.15 total passing EPA.

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

Keandre Jones (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.19 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (-5.11 EPA): (5:33) 8-J.Kitna pass short left to 11-R.Williams to MIN 46 for 7 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by MIN-23-C.Griffin at MIN 44. 23-C.Griffin to MIN 40 for -4 yards (87-M.Furrey). PENALT.

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 5-7 Now 6-7 W

Detroit Lions

Entered 2-10 Now 2-11 L

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