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NFL · Week 13 · December 2, 2007 · 12 min read

Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings: 2007 Week 13 Recap

Vikings defeat Lions 42–10 in Week 13

Trishton Jackson led Fantasy Impact as Vikings prevailed in a 10–42 Week 13 finish.

Detroit Lions 10 6–6
Final 10–42
Minnesota Vikings 42 6–6 Winner
Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
10–42
Halftime
Detroit Lions 10–35 Minnesota Vikings
Top passer
J. Kitna
FantasyHQ MVP
Trishton Jackson
Game date
December 2, 2007

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • M.Furrey 7 REC · 57 YDS +5.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Ryan Williams
    Ryan Williams 5 REC · 85 YDS +5.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Cornelius Johnson
    Cornelius Johnson 1 REC · 17 YDS +4.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • Trishton Jackson
    Trishton Jackson 18/27 · 222 YDS · 2 TD +12.2 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Rice 5 REC · 53 YDS · 1 TD +7.7 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Peterson 15 CAR · 116 YDS · 2 TD +7.0 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
Minnesota Vikings 42–10 Detroit Lions
Halftime
Detroit Lions 10–35 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Trishton Jackson
Top passer
J. Kitna
Biggest EPA play
(1:07) (Shotgun) 8-J.Kitna pass INTERCEPTED by 95-K.Udeze (91-R.Edwards) at MIN 36. 95-K.U…
Game date
2007-12-02

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 42–10 on 2007-12-02. Trishton Jackson posted a game-high +12.23 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 35 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3——T
Detroit Lions3700010
Minnesota Vikings72870042

Scoring Map

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

DETDetroit Lions
MINMinnesota Vikings

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 7:27TD
    Calvin Taylor Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    0-6

    (7:27) 29-C.Taylor left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 7:24XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    0-7

    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

  3. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 2:01FG
    Jake Hanson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 18
    Score
    3-7

    (2:01) 4-J.Hanson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  4. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 11:30TD
    APA. Peterson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 16
    Score
    3-13

    (11:30) 28-A.Peterson right end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 11:23XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    3-14

    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

  6. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 9:41TD
    CFC. Fitzsimmons

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 1
    Score
    9-14

    (9:41) 8-J.Kitna pass short left to 82-C.Fitzsimmons for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 9:37XP
    Jake Hanson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    10-14

    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  8. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 9:37TD
    AAA. Allison

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 30
    Score
    10-20

    4-J.Hanson kicks 73 yards from DET 30 to MIN -3. 84-A.Allison for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 9:23XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    10-21

    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

  10. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 2:22TD
    Barrington Wade

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 6
    Score
    10-27

    (2:22) 7-T.Jackson pass to 19-B.Wade for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 2:17XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    10-28

    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

  12. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 0:08TD
    SRS. Rice

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    10-34

    (:08) 7-T.Jackson pass short right to 18-S.Rice for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-53-P.Lenon, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  13. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 0:05XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    10-35

    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

  14. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 10:12TD
    APA. Peterson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 13
    Score
    10-41

    (10:12) 28-A.Peterson left guard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 10:06XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    10-42

    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).

  1. 1Trishton JacksonTrishton Jackson · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +12.23 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
  2. 2S. Rice · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.71 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
  3. 3A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +7.04 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  4. 4Barrington WadeBarrington Wade · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.99 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
  5. 5M. Furrey · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.33 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
  6. 6Ryan WilliamsRyan Williams · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.96 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
  7. 7Cornelius JohnsonCornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.07 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.07 EPA/play
  8. 8C. Kluwe · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +4.02 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.02 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Trishton Jackson

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Trishton Jackson — MIN · Passing

Trishton Jackson posted the highest total EPA (+12.23) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.45 EPA per play.

Trishton Jackson's top snap (-4.61 EPA): (2:33) (Shotgun) 7-T.Jackson pass intended for 19-B.Wade INTERCEPTED by 21-T.Fisher at DET 3. 21-T.Fisher to DET 16 for 13 yards (7-T.Jackson).

Biggest single play (-6.46 EPA): J. Kitna — (1:07) (Shotgun) 8-J.Kitna pass INTERCEPTED by 95-K.Udeze (91-R.Edwards) at MIN 36. 95-K.Udeze to DET 27 for 37 yards (17-T.Walters).

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) · 39 dropbacks · 69.2% completion · +17.6% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.37 total EPA
  • Trishton JacksonTrishton Jackson (Minnesota Vikings) · 27 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +21.2% CPOE · +0.45 EPA/play · +12.23 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDetroit LionsMinnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play-0.043+0.360
Offensive success rate53.1%58.8%
Pass EPA/play-0.061+0.527
Rush EPA/play-0.345+0.247
Defensive EPA/play-0.360+0.043
Defensive success rate41.2%46.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.36 vs -0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Detroit Lions: -0.04 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Minnesota Vikings: +0.36 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: 9 drives, -2.75 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Minnesota Vikings: 9 drives, +28.83 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Calvin Taylor Jr.Minnesota Vikings — Calvin Taylor Jr. (Q1 7:27)
  • Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (Q2 11:30)
  • Detroit Lions — C. Fitzsimmons (J. Kitna pass) (Q2 9:41)
  • Minnesota Vikings — A. Allison (Q2 9:37)
  • Barrington WadeMinnesota Vikings — Barrington Wade (Trishton Jackson pass) (Q2 2:22)
  • Minnesota Vikings — S. Rice (Trishton Jackson pass) (Q2 0:08)
  • Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (Q3 10:12)

Field goals

  • Jake HansonDetroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q1 2:01)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q1 7:27) — (7:27) 29-C.Taylor left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 7:24) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 18 (Q1 2:01) — (2:01) 4-J.Hanson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 28–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 16 (Q2 11:30) — (11:30) 28-A.Peterson right end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 11:23) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q2 9:41) — (9:41) 8-J.Kitna pass short left to 82-C.Fitzsimmons for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 9:37) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 30 (Q2 9:37) — 4-J.Hanson kicks 73 yards from DET 30 to MIN -3. 84-A.Allison for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 9:23) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 6 (Q2 2:22) — (2:22) 7-T.Jackson pass to 19-B.Wade for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 2:17) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q2 0:08); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 0:05) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 13 (Q3 10:12) — (10:12) 28-A.Peterson left guard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 10:06) — 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 (Q2 9:37) — 4-J.Hanson kicks 73 yards from DET 30 to MIN -3. 84-A.Allison for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.3% · EPA +5.88]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 8:37) — (8:37) 28-A.Peterson up the middle pushed ob at DET 16 for 28 yards (50-E.Sims). [WPA +6.5% · EPA +1.70]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 11:30) — (11:30) 28-A.Peterson right end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.3% · EPA +3.02]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 11:19) — (11:19) (Shotgun) 29-C.Taylor up the middle to MIN 24 for 15 yards (53-P.Lenon). [WPA +5.9% · EPA +2.60]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 1:07) — (1:07) (Shotgun) 8-J.Kitna pass INTERCEPTED by 95-K.Udeze (91-R.Edwards) at MIN 36. 95-K.Udeze to DET 27 for 37 yards (17-T.Walters). [WPA -5.6% · EPA -6.46]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Detroit Lions (Q2 1:07) — (1:07) (Shotgun) 8-J.Kitna pass INTERCEPTED by 95-K.Udeze (91-R.Edwards) at MIN 36. 95-K.Udeze to DET 27 for 37 yards (17-T.Walters). [WPA -5.6% · EPA -6.46]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 9:37) — 4-J.Hanson kicks 73 yards from DET 30 to MIN -3. 84-A.Allison for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.3% · EPA +5.88]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q3 2:33) — (2:33) (Shotgun) 7-T.Jackson pass intended for 19-B.Wade INTERCEPTED by 21-T.Fisher at DET 3. 21-T.Fisher to DET 16 for 13 yards (7-T.Jackson). [WPA -0.0% · EPA -4.61]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 13:24) — (13:24) 8-J.Kitna pass short middle to 81-C.Johnson to MIN 29 for 17 yards (41-C.Gordon). [WPA -0.0% · EPA +4.07]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 7:27 · DET 2 · Score 0-6
    (7:27) 29-C.Taylor left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 7:24 · DET 2 · Score 0-7
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  3. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 2:01 · MIN 18 · Score 3-7
    (2:01) 4-J.Hanson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  4. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 11:30 · DET 16 · Score 3-13
    (11:30) 28-A.Peterson right end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 11:23 · DET 2 · Score 3-14
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  6. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 9:41 · MIN 1 · Score 9-14
    (9:41) 8-J.Kitna pass short left to 82-C.Fitzsimmons for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 9:37 · MIN 2 · Score 10-14
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  8. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 9:37 · DET 30 · Score 10-20
    4-J.Hanson kicks 73 yards from DET 30 to MIN -3. 84-A.Allison for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 9:23 · DET 2 · Score 10-21
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  10. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 2:22 · DET 6 · Score 10-27
    (2:22) 7-T.Jackson pass to 19-B.Wade for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 2:17 · DET 2 · Score 10-28
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  12. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 0:08 · DET 2 · Score 10-34
    (:08) 7-T.Jackson pass short right to 18-S.Rice for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-53-P.Lenon, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  13. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 0:05 · DET 2 · Score 10-35
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  14. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 10:12 · DET 13 · Score 10-41
    (10:12) 28-A.Peterson left guard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 10:06 · DET 2 · Score 10-42
    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.

  • Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Trishton Jackson (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • J. Kitna (DET) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • Trishton Jackson (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings on 2007-12-02?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 42-10 in Week 13, 2007.

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

Q1: Detroit Lions 3, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: Detroit Lions 7, Minnesota Vikings 28; Q3: Detroit Lions 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Final: Detroit Lions 10, Minnesota Vikings 42.

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

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Taylor (Q1 7:27) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q2 11:30) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Fitzsimmons (J. Kitna pass) (Q2 9:41) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Allison (Q2 9:37) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — B. Wade (T. Jackson pass) (Q2 2:22) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — S. Rice (T. Jackson pass) (Q2 0:08) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q3 10:12) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q1 2:01, 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?

J. Kitna (Detroit Lions), 69.2% completion, +17.6% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.37 total passing EPA. Trishton Jackson (Minnesota Vikings), 66.7% completion, +21.2% CPOE, +0.45 EPA per dropback, +12.23 total passing EPA.

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

Trishton Jackson (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.23 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (-4.61 EPA): (2:33) (Shotgun) 7-T.Jackson pass intended for 19-B.Wade INTERCEPTED by 21-T.Fisher at DET 3. 21-T.Fisher to DET 16 for 13 yards (7-T.Jackson)..

Season records after this game

Detroit Lions

Entered 6-5 Now 6-6 L

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 5-6 Now 6-6 W

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