Quick answer
- Winner
- Washington Commanders
- Final score
- Washington Commanders 32–21 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Washington Commanders 22–0 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Collins
- Top passer
- Trishton Jackson
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:15) 7-T.Jackson pass deep left intended for 89-R.Ferguson INTERCEPTED by 27-F.Smoot [5…
- Game date
- 2007-12-23
Game summary
The Washington Commanders beat the Minnesota Vikings 32–21 on 2007-12-23. T. Collins posted a game-high +13.82 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Washington Commanders | 9 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 32 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
WASWashington Commanders(10:51) 49-T.Richardson up the middle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (64-K.Golston).
(7:32) 15-T.Collins pass deep middle to 47-C.Cooley for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
(7:50) 15-T.Collins pass deep left to 89-S.Moss for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
(:49) 26-C.Portis pass short right to 82-A.Randle El for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(6:55) 6-S.Suisham 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
(2:59) 7-T.Jackson pass short middle to 40-J.Kleinsasser for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(10:24) 7-T.Jackson scrambles up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(5:12) 26-C.Portis right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
(2:04) 7-T.Jackson scrambles right end for 1 yard, 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.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 10:51Safety TRT. RichardsonPoints+2
- Yard line
- WAS 99
- Score
- 2-0
(10:51) 49-T.Richardson up the middle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (64-K.Golston).
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 7:32TD CCC. CooleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 33
- Score
- 8-0
(7:32) 15-T.Collins pass deep middle to 47-C.Cooley for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 7:24XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 9-0
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 7:50TD SMS. MossPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 32
- Score
- 15-0
(7:50) 15-T.Collins pass deep left to 89-S.Moss for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 7:43XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 16-0
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:49TD ARA. RandlePoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 22-0
(:49) 26-C.Portis pass short right to 82-A.Randle El for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 6:55FG SSS. SuishamPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 8
- Score
- 25-0
(6:55) 6-S.Suisham 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 2:59TD JKJ. KleinsasserPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 25-6
(2:59) 7-T.Jackson pass short middle to 40-J.Kleinsasser for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 2:54XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 25-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 10:24TD Trishton JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 6
- Score
- 25-13
(10:24) 7-T.Jackson scrambles up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 10:18XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 25-14
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 5:12TD CPC. PortisPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 13
- Score
- 31-14
(5:12) 26-C.Portis right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 5:06XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 32-14
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 2:04TD Trishton JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 1
- Score
- 32-20
(2:04) 7-T.Jackson scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 1:58XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 32-21
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).
- 1T. Collins · Washington Commanders · Passing · +13.82 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 2A.Randle El · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.75 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
- 3S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.72 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play
- 4
Reid Ferguson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.61 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play - 5R. Caldwell · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.76 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 6C. Portis · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.70 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 7C. Cooley · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
- 8Barrington Wade · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.30 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.77 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
T. Collins — WAS · Passing
T. Collins posted the highest total EPA (+13.82) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.42 EPA per play.
T. Collins's top snap (+3.69 EPA): (7:50) 15-T.Collins pass deep left to 89-S.Moss for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-7.18 EPA): Trishton Jackson — (13:15) 7-T.Jackson pass deep left intended for 89-R.Ferguson INTERCEPTED by 27-F.Smoot [57-R.Godfrey] at WAS 45. 27-F.Smoot to MIN 8 for 47 yards (40-J.Kleinsasser).
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) · 50 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +1.7% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -2.66 total EPA
- T. Collins (Washington Commanders) · 33 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +14.3% CPOE · +0.42 EPA/play · +13.82 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.014 | -0.188 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.8% | 45.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.436 | -0.053 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.330 | -0.541 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.188 | +0.014 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.2% | 51.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.19), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Washington Commanders: -0.01 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.19 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: 14 drives, -15.61 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 13 drives, -1.24 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Washington Commanders — C. Cooley (T. Collins pass)
- Washington Commanders — S. Moss (T. Collins pass)
- Washington Commanders — A. Randle (C. Portis pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — J. Kleinsasser (Trishton Jackson pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Trishton Jackson
- Washington Commanders — C. Portis
- Minnesota Vikings — Trishton Jackson
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — S. Suisham
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 9–0. Washington Commanders registered a safety from the WAS 99 (Q1 10:51) — (10:51) 49-T.Richardson up the middle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (64-K.Golston).; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the MIN 33 (Q1 7:32) — (7:32) 15-T.Collins pass deep middle to 47-C.Cooley for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 7:24) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 13–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the MIN 32 (Q2 7:50) — (7:50) 15-T.Collins pass deep left to 89-S.Moss for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 7:43) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the MIN 15 (Q2 0:49) — (:49) 26-C.Portis pass short right to 82-A.Randle El for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the MIN 8 (Q3 6:55) — (6:55) 6-S.Suisham 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q3 2:59) — (2:59) 7-T.Jackson pass short middle to 40-J.Kleinsasser for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 2:54) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the WAS 6 (Q4 10:24) — (10:24) 7-T.Jackson scrambles up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 10:18) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the MIN 13 (Q4 5:12) — (5:12) 26-C.Portis right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 5:06) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q4 2:04) — (2:04) 7-T.Jackson scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 1:58) — 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 13:15) — (13:15) 7-T.Jackson pass deep left intended for 89-R.Ferguson INTERCEPTED by 27-F.Smoot [57-R.Godfrey] at WAS 45. 27-F.Smoot to MIN 8 for 47 yards (40-J.Kleinsasser).
- Washington Commanders (Q1 10:55) — (10:55) 45-M.Sellers up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Minnesota challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 45-M.Sellers up the middle to MIN 1 for no gain (52-C.Green
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 10:51) — (10:51) 49-T.Richardson up the middle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (64-K.Golston).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 9:54) — (9:54) 7-T.Jackson pass short right to 81-V.Shiancoe to WAS 40 for 5 yards (57-R.Godfrey). FUMBLES (57-R.Godfrey), RECOVERED by WAS-64-K.Golston at WAS 41. 64-K.Golston to WAS 41 for no gain (64-A.Her
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 8:03) — (8:03) (Shotgun) 7-T.Jackson pass intended for 19-B.Wade INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Springs [96-C.Griffin] at MIN 34. 24-S.Springs to MIN 32 for 2 yards (19-B.Wade).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 13:15) — (13:15) 7-T.Jackson pass deep left intended for 89-R.Ferguson INTERCEPTED by 27-F.Smoot [57-R.Godfrey] at WAS 45. 27-F.Smoot to MIN 8 for 47 yards (40-J.Kleinsasser).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 9:54) — (9:54) 7-T.Jackson pass short right to 81-V.Shiancoe to WAS 40 for 5 yards (57-R.Godfrey). FUMBLES (57-R.Godfrey), RECOVERED by WAS-64-K.Golston at WAS 41. 64-K.Golston to WAS 41 for no gain (64-A.Her
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 8:03) — (8:03) (Shotgun) 7-T.Jackson pass intended for 19-B.Wade INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Springs [96-C.Griffin] at MIN 34. 24-S.Springs to MIN 32 for 2 yards (19-B.Wade).
- Washington Commanders (Q1 10:55) — (10:55) 45-M.Sellers up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Minnesota challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 45-M.Sellers up the middle to MIN 1 for no gain (52-C.Green
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Washington Commanders Safety (+2) — Q1 10:51 · WAS 99 · Score 2-0
(10:51) 49-T.Richardson up the middle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (64-K.Golston). - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 7:32 · MIN 33 · Score 8-0
(7:32) 15-T.Collins pass deep middle to 47-C.Cooley for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 7:24 · MIN 2 · Score 9-0
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 7:50 · MIN 32 · Score 15-0
(7:50) 15-T.Collins pass deep left to 89-S.Moss for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 7:43 · MIN 2 · Score 16-0
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 0:49 · MIN 15 · Score 22-0
(:49) 26-C.Portis pass short right to 82-A.Randle El for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 6:55 · MIN 8 · Score 25-0
(6:55) 6-S.Suisham 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 2:59 · WAS 2 · Score 25-6
(2:59) 7-T.Jackson pass short middle to 40-J.Kleinsasser for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 2:54 · WAS 2 · Score 25-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 10:24 · WAS 6 · Score 25-13
(10:24) 7-T.Jackson scrambles up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 10:18 · WAS 2 · Score 25-14
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 5:12 · MIN 13 · Score 31-14
(5:12) 26-C.Portis right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 5:06 · MIN 2 · Score 32-14
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 2:04 · WAS 1 · Score 32-20
(2:04) 7-T.Jackson scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 1:58 · WAS 2 · Score 32-21
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.
- Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- T. Collins (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- T. Collins (WAS) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Minnesota Vikings on 2007-12-23?
The Washington Commanders beat the Minnesota Vikings 32-21 in Week 16, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Washington Commanders 9, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q2: Washington Commanders 13, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q3: Washington Commanders 3, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q4: Washington Commanders 7, Minnesota Vikings 14; Final: Washington Commanders 32, Minnesota Vikings 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Minnesota Vikings?
Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Cooley (T. Collins pass) (Q1 7:32) Washington Commanders touchdown — S. Moss (T. Collins pass) (Q2 7:50) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Randle (C. Portis pass) (Q2 0:49) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Kleinsasser (T. Jackson pass) (Q3 2:59) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — T. Jackson (Q4 10:24) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Portis (Q4 5:12) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — T. Jackson (Q4 2:04) Washington Commanders field goal — S. Suisham (Q3 6:55, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Minnesota Vikings?
Trishton Jackson (Minnesota Vikings), 50.0% completion, +1.7% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -2.66 total passing EPA. T. Collins (Washington Commanders), 66.7% completion, +14.3% CPOE, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +13.82 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Minnesota Vikings?
T. Collins (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.82 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+3.69 EPA): (7:50) 15-T.Collins pass deep left to 89-S.Moss for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 7-7 Now 8-7 W
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 8-6 Now 8-7 L
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