Vikings 12–17 Bills: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 4, 2006

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Buffalo Bills?

B. Johnson (Minnesota Vikings), 52.1% completion, -0.6% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -5.92 total passing EPA. J. Losman (Buffalo Bills), 62.2% completion, +8.9% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +5.72 total passing EPA.

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

M. Robinson (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.86 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (-3.85 EPA): (4:55) 14-B.Johnson pass short right intended for 87-M.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 55-A.Crowell (92-R.Denney) at MIN 32. 55-A.Crowell to MIN 32 for no gain (72-M.Johnson). Pass tipped .

Quick answer

Winner: Buffalo Bills
Final score: Buffalo Bills 17–12 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime: Minnesota Vikings 6–7 Buffalo Bills at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Micah Robinson
Top passer: Buddy Johnson
Biggest EPA play: (12:41) 14-B.Johnson pass short right intended for 89-T.Taylor INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Fletche…
Game date: 2006-10-01

Game summary

The Buffalo Bills beat the Minnesota Vikings 17–12 on 2006-10-01. Micah Robinson posted a game-high +8.86 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Minnesota Vikings	3	3	0	6	0	12
Buffalo Bills	0	7	7	3	0	17

Scoring Map

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

MINMinnesota Vikings

+3BUF 19

+3BUF 31

+3MIN 10

BUF 29

BUFBuffalo Bills

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 8:44FG
RLR. Longwell
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 19
Score
3-0
(8:44) 8-R.Longwell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 13:11TD
WMW. McGahee
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 1
Score
3-6
(13:11) 21-W.McGahee left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 13:08XP
RLR. Lindell
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
3-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:05FG
RLR. Longwell
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 31
Score
6-7
(:05) 8-R.Longwell 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 9:22TD
PPP. Price
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 8
Score
6-13
(9:22) 7-J.Losman pass short right to 81-P.Price for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. WR screen, caught at MIN 10. Key block: R.Royal.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 9:12XP
RLR. Lindell
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
6-14
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 14:09FG
RLR. Lindell
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 10
Score
6-17
(14:09) 9-R.Lindell 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 3:14TD
Micah Robinson
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 29
Score
12-17
(3:14) 14-B.Johnson pass deep right to 87-M.Robinson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line, near sideline.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Micah Robinson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +8.86 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play
2L. Evans · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +7.25 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
3J. Losman · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +5.72 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
4P. Price · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.57 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
5T. Richardson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.57 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.79 EPA/play
6Joe Reed · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.59 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
7T. Williamson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.32 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
8J. Wiggins · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.96 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.33 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

Micah Robinson — MIN · Receiving

Micah Robinson posted the highest total EPA (+8.86) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.77 EPA per play.

Micah Robinson's top snap (-3.85 EPA): (4:55) 14-B.Johnson pass short right intended for 87-M.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 55-A.Crowell (92-R.Denney) at MIN 32. 55-A.Crowell to MIN 32 for no gain (72-M.Johnson). Pass tipped at line before INT.

Biggest single play (-5.06 EPA): Buddy Johnson — (12:41) 14-B.Johnson pass short right intended for 89-T.Taylor INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Fletcher-Baker at BUF 31. 59-L.Fletcher-Baker to BUF 43 for 12 yards (78-M.Birk). PENALTY on MIN-78-M.Birk, Face Mask

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) · 48 dropbacks · 52.1% completion · -0.6% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -5.92 total EPA
J. Losman (Buffalo Bills) · 37 dropbacks · 62.2% completion · +8.9% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +5.72 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Minnesota Vikings	Buffalo Bills
Offensive EPA/play	-0.104	-0.052
Offensive success rate	43.9%	44.4%
Pass EPA/play	-0.123	+0.155
Rush EPA/play	-0.248	-0.193
Defensive EPA/play	+0.052	+0.104
Defensive success rate	55.6%	56.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Buffalo Bills held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Minnesota Vikings: -0.10 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
Buffalo Bills: -0.05 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)

Buffalo Bills: 12 drives, -5.12 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 12 drives, -8.53 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Buffalo Bills — W. McGahee (Q2 13:11)
Buffalo Bills — P. Price (J. Losman pass) (Q3 9:22)
Minnesota Vikings — Micah Robinson (Buddy Johnson pass) (Q4 3:14)

Field goals

Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell (Q1 8:44)
Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell (Q2 0:05)
Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell (Q4 14:09)

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 BUF 19 (Q1 8:44) — (8:44) 8-R.Longwell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–3. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q2 13:11) — (13:11) 21-W.McGahee left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 13:08) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the BUF 31 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 8-R.Longwell 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIN 8 (Q3 9:22) — (9:22) 7-J.Losman pass short right to 81-P.Price for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. WR screen, caught at MIN 10. Key block: R.Royal.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 9:12) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 6–3. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the MIN 10 (Q4 14:09) — (14:09) 9-R.Lindell 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the BUF 29 (Q4 3:14) — (3:14) 14-B.Johnson pass deep right to 87-M.Robinson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line, near sideline..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass short right to 12-B.McMullen to BUF 16 for 9 yards (55-A.Crowell). Caught at 20, crossing to right from middle. [WPA -31.9% · EPA -1.63]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:52) — (:52) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass deep middle to 85-J.Wiggins to BUF 40 for 21 yards (30-K.Simpson). Caught at BUF 45. [WPA +15.4% · EPA +1.42]
Buffalo Bills (Q4 1:47) — (1:47) 8-B.Moorman punts 35 yards to MIN 17, Center-54-M.Schneck, out of bounds. [WPA -13.3% · EPA -0.29]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 12:39) — (12:39) 14-B.Johnson pass short right to 49-T.Richardson to BUF 35 for 25 yards (20-D.Whitner, 59-L.Fletcher-Baker). Caught in flat at MIN 45. [WPA +12.5% · EPA +3.19]
Buffalo Bills (Q2 0:47) — (:47) 9-R.Lindell 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman. [WPA -10.1% · EPA -2.78]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Minnesota Vikings (Q4 12:41) — (12:41) 14-B.Johnson pass short right intended for 89-T.Taylor INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Fletcher-Baker at BUF 31. 59-L.Fletcher-Baker to BUF 43 for 12 yards (78-M.Birk). PENALTY on MIN-78-M.Birk, Face Mask [WPA -7.9% · EPA -5.06]
Minnesota Vikings (Q3 4:55) — (4:55) 14-B.Johnson pass short right intended for 87-M.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 55-A.Crowell (92-R.Denney) at MIN 32. 55-A.Crowell to MIN 32 for no gain (72-M.Johnson). Pass tipped at line before INT. [WPA -6.0% · EPA -3.85]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 3:56) — (3:56) 14-B.Johnson pass deep middle to 87-M.Robinson to BUF 32 for 23 yards (20-D.Whitner). [WPA +5.9% · EPA +3.69]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 3:14) — (3:14) 14-B.Johnson pass deep right to 87-M.Robinson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line, near sideline. [WPA +8.7% · EPA +3.57]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 8:44 · BUF 19 · Score 3-0
(8:44) 8-R.Longwell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 13:11 · MIN 1 · Score 3-6
(13:11) 21-W.McGahee left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 13:08 · MIN 2 · Score 3-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · BUF 31 · Score 6-7
(:05) 8-R.Longwell 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 9:22 · MIN 8 · Score 6-13
(9:22) 7-J.Losman pass short right to 81-P.Price for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. WR screen, caught at MIN 10. Key block: R.Royal.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 9:12 · MIN 2 · Score 6-14
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 14:09 · MIN 10 · Score 6-17
(14:09) 9-R.Lindell 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 3:14 · BUF 29 · Score 12-17
(3:14) 14-B.Johnson pass deep right to 87-M.Robinson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line, near sideline.

Key takeaways

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

Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Micah Robinson (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
J. Losman (BUF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Buffalo Bills on 2006-10-01?

The Buffalo Bills beat the Minnesota Vikings 17-12 in Week 4, 2006.

What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Buffalo Bills?

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 3, Buffalo Bills 0; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 3, Buffalo Bills 7; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 0, Buffalo Bills 7; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 6, Buffalo Bills 3; Final: Minnesota Vikings 12, Buffalo Bills 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Buffalo Bills?

Buffalo Bills touchdown — W. McGahee (Q2 13:11) Buffalo Bills touchdown — P. Price (J. Losman pass) (Q3 9:22) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Robinson (B. Johnson pass) (Q4 3:14) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q1 8:44, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q4 14:09, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Buffalo Bills?

Buddy Johnson (Minnesota Vikings), 52.1% completion, -0.6% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -5.92 total passing EPA. J. Losman (Buffalo Bills), 62.2% completion, +8.9% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +5.72 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Buffalo Bills?

Micah Robinson (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.86 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (-3.85 EPA): (4:55) 14-B.Johnson pass short right intended for 87-M.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 55-A.Crowell (92-R.Denney) at MIN 32. 55-A.Crowell to MIN 32 for no gain (72-M.Johnson). Pass tipped .

Was Minnesota Vikings vs Buffalo Bills a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. Buffalo Bills won 17-12 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L

Buffalo Bills

Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W

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