Quick answer
- Winner
- LA
- Final score
- LA 41–21 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- LA 24–7 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Bulger
- Top passer
- Trishton Jackson
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:46) 7-T.Jackson pass short right intended for 12-B.McMullen INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Bartel…
- Game date
- 2006-12-31
Game summary
The LA beat the Minnesota Vikings 41–21 on 2006-12-31. M. Bulger posted a game-high +14.74 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LA | 10 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 41 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LALA(13:46) 7-T.Jackson pass short right intended for 12-B.McMullen INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Bartell (24-R.Bartell) at MIN 38. 24-R.Bartell for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
(6:48) 14-J.Wilkins 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
(2:10) 7-T.Jackson right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(8:17) 39-S.Jackson left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
(1:21) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short middle to 39-S.Jackson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-R.Edwards]. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
(12:02) 14-J.Wilkins 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
(4:20) 39-S.Jackson left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
(11:20) 39-S.Jackson up the middle for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
(9:32) 29-C.Taylor right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(2:28) 7-T.Jackson pass short right to 89-T.Taylor for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LALA
Q1 13:46TD RBR. BartellPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 64
- Score
- 6-0
(13:46) 7-T.Jackson pass short right intended for 12-B.McMullen INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Bartell (24-R.Bartell) at MIN 38. 24-R.Bartell for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q1 13:38XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-0
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
- LALA
Q1 6:48FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIN 24
- Score
- 10-0
(6:48) 14-J.Wilkins 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 2:10TD Trishton JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 1
- Score
- 10-6
(2:10) 7-T.Jackson right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 2:04XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 10-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- LALA
Q2 8:17TD Shedrick JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 4
- Score
- 16-7
(8:17) 39-S.Jackson left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q2 8:12XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 17-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
- LALA
Q2 1:21TD Shedrick JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 10
- Score
- 23-7
(1:21) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short middle to 39-S.Jackson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-R.Edwards]. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
- LALA
Q2 1:15XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 24-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
- LALA
Q3 12:02FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIN 35
- Score
- 27-7
(12:02) 14-J.Wilkins 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
- LALA
Q3 4:20TD Shedrick JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 33-7
(4:20) 39-S.Jackson left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q3 4:16XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 34-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
- LALA
Q4 11:20TD Shedrick JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 59
- Score
- 40-7
(11:20) 39-S.Jackson up the middle for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q4 11:09XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 41-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 9:32TD Calvin Taylor Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- LA 1
- Score
- 41-13
(9:32) 29-C.Taylor right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 9:28XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 41-14
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 2:28TD Tyrod TaylorPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 3
- Score
- 41-20
(2:28) 7-T.Jackson pass short right to 89-T.Taylor for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 2:21XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 41-21
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Bulger · LA · Passing · +14.74 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 2T. Holt · LA · Receiving · +7.24 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 3Tyrod Taylor · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.93 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
- 4I. Bruce · LA · Receiving · +6.50 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play
- 5K. Curtis · LA · Receiving · +4.91 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.45 EPA/play
- 6Shedrick Jackson · LA · Rushing · +4.60 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 7Shedrick Jackson · LA · Receiving · +3.70 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.85 EPA/play
- 8
Malachi Moore · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.11 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.04 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
M. Bulger — LA · Passing
M. Bulger posted the highest total EPA (+14.74) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.48 EPA per play.
M. Bulger's top snap (+3.07 EPA): (4:55) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass deep left to 83-K.Curtis to MIN 34 for 31 yards (41-C.Gordon).
Biggest single play (-8.35 EPA): Trishton Jackson — (13:46) 7-T.Jackson pass short right intended for 12-B.McMullen INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Bartell (24-R.Bartell) at MIN 38. 24-R.Bartell for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Trishton Jackson led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Trishton Jackson (Minnesota Vikings) · 44 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · -8.3% CPOE · -0.22 EPA/play · -9.76 total EPA
- M. Bulger (LA) · 31 dropbacks · 61.3% completion · +2.5% CPOE · +0.48 EPA/play · +14.74 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | LA | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.248 | -0.062 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.8% | 46.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.447 | -0.188 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.046 | -0.075 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.062 | -0.248 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.7% | 51.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, LA generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.25 vs -0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- LA: +0.25 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.06 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- LA: 12 drives, +21.35 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 12 drives, -5.09 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- LA — R. Bartell
- Minnesota Vikings — Trishton Jackson
- LA — Shedrick Jackson
- LA — Shedrick Jackson (M. Bulger pass)
- LA — Shedrick Jackson
- LA — Shedrick Jackson
- Minnesota Vikings — Calvin Taylor Jr.
- Minnesota Vikings — Tyrod Taylor (Trishton Jackson pass)
Field goals
- LA — Jordan Wilkins
- LA — Jordan Wilkins
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: LA won the period 10–7. LA found the end zone from the LA 64 (Q1 13:46); LA added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 13:38) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; LA connected on a field goal from the MIN 24 (Q1 6:48) — (6:48) 14-J.Wilkins 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q1 2:10) — (2:10) 7-T.Jackson right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 2:04) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The second quarter: LA won the period 14–0. LA found the end zone from the MIN 4 (Q2 8:17) — (8:17) 39-S.Jackson left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 8:12) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; LA found the end zone from the MIN 10 (Q2 1:21); LA added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 1:15) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
The third quarter: LA won the period 10–0. LA connected on a field goal from the MIN 35 (Q3 12:02) — (12:02) 14-J.Wilkins 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; LA found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q3 4:20) — (4:20) 39-S.Jackson left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 4:16) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–7. LA found the end zone from the MIN 59 (Q4 11:20) — (11:20) 39-S.Jackson up the middle for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 11:09) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q4 9:32) — (9:32) 29-C.Taylor right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 9:28) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LA 3 (Q4 2:28) — (2:28) 7-T.Jackson pass short right to 89-T.Taylor for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 2:21) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 13:46) — (13:46) 7-T.Jackson pass short right intended for 12-B.McMullen INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Bartell (24-R.Bartell) at MIN 38. 24-R.Bartell for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 10:45) — (10:45) (Shotgun) 7-T.Jackson pass short left intended for 30-M.Moore INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Bartell (24-R.Bartell) at LA 38. 24-R.Bartell to LA 47 for 9 yards (76-S.Hutchinson).
- LA (Q1 11:53) — (11:53) 39-S.Jackson up the middle ran ob at LA 42 for 18 yards (51-B.Leber).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 12:08) — (12:08) 5-C.Kluwe punts 49 yards to LA 17, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 84-S.McDonald pushed ob at LA 24 for 7 yards (59-H.Farwell).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 4:58) — (4:58) 7-T.Jackson pass short middle to 15-M.Nance to LA 29 for 12 yards (34-F.Brown) [51-W.Witherspoon]. FUMBLES (34-F.Brown), recovered by MIN-89-T.Taylor at LA 21. 89-T.Taylor ran ob at LA 22 for -
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 13:46) — (13:46) 7-T.Jackson pass short right intended for 12-B.McMullen INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Bartell (24-R.Bartell) at MIN 38. 24-R.Bartell for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LA (Q4 11:20) — (11:20) 39-S.Jackson up the middle for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 10:45) — (10:45) (Shotgun) 7-T.Jackson pass short left intended for 30-M.Moore INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Bartell (24-R.Bartell) at LA 38. 24-R.Bartell to LA 47 for 9 yards (76-S.Hutchinson).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 4:41) — (4:41) (Shotgun) 7-T.Jackson pass short left to 30-M.Moore to LA 2 for 50 yards (34-F.Brown).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- LA TD (+6) — Q1 13:46 · LA 64 · Score 6-0
(13:46) 7-T.Jackson pass short right intended for 12-B.McMullen INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Bartell (24-R.Bartell) at MIN 38. 24-R.Bartell for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q1 13:38 · MIN 2 · Score 7-0
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - LA FG (+3) — Q1 6:48 · MIN 24 · Score 10-0
(6:48) 14-J.Wilkins 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 2:10 · LA 1 · Score 10-6
(2:10) 7-T.Jackson right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 2:04 · LA 2 · Score 10-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - LA TD (+6) — Q2 8:17 · MIN 4 · Score 16-7
(8:17) 39-S.Jackson left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q2 8:12 · MIN 2 · Score 17-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - LA TD (+6) — Q2 1:21 · MIN 10 · Score 23-7
(1:21) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short middle to 39-S.Jackson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-R.Edwards]. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld. - LA XP (+1) — Q2 1:15 · MIN 2 · Score 24-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - LA FG (+3) — Q3 12:02 · MIN 35 · Score 27-7
(12:02) 14-J.Wilkins 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - LA TD (+6) — Q3 4:20 · MIN 2 · Score 33-7
(4:20) 39-S.Jackson left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q3 4:16 · MIN 2 · Score 34-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - LA TD (+6) — Q4 11:20 · MIN 59 · Score 40-7
(11:20) 39-S.Jackson up the middle for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q4 11:09 · MIN 2 · Score 41-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 9:32 · LA 1 · Score 41-13
(9:32) 29-C.Taylor right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 9:28 · LA 2 · Score 41-14
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 2:28 · LA 3 · Score 41-20
(2:28) 7-T.Jackson pass short right to 89-T.Taylor for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 2:21 · LA 2 · Score 41-21
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- LA earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- M. Bulger (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Trishton Jackson (MIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won LA vs Minnesota Vikings on 2006-12-31?
The LA beat the Minnesota Vikings 41-21 in Week 17, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in LA vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: LA 10, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: LA 14, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q3: LA 10, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q4: LA 7, Minnesota Vikings 14; Final: LA 41, Minnesota Vikings 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs Minnesota Vikings?
LA touchdown — R. Bartell (Q1 13:46) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — T. Jackson (Q1 2:10) LA touchdown — S. Jackson (Q2 8:17) LA touchdown — S. Jackson (M. Bulger pass) (Q2 1:21) LA touchdown — S. Jackson (Q3 4:20) LA touchdown — S. Jackson (Q4 11:20) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Taylor (Q4 9:32) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — T. Taylor (T. Jackson pass) (Q4 2:28) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q1 6:48, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q3 12:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Minnesota Vikings?
Trishton Jackson (Minnesota Vikings), 45.5% completion, -8.3% CPOE, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -9.76 total passing EPA. M. Bulger (LA), 61.3% completion, +2.5% CPOE, +0.48 EPA per dropback, +14.74 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in LA vs Minnesota Vikings?
M. Bulger (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.74 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+3.07 EPA): (4:55) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass deep left to 83-K.Curtis to MIN 34 for 31 yards (41-C.Gordon)..
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 7-8 Now 8-8 W
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 6-9 Now 6-10 L
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