Quick answer
- Winner
- Detroit Lions
- Final score
- Detroit Lions 20–17 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 7–10 Detroit Lions at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Reid Ferguson
- Top passer
- J. Kitna
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:15) 14-J.O'Sullivan to DET 16 for -4 yards (93-K.Williams). FUMBLES (93-K.Williams), RE…
- Game date
- 2007-09-16
Game summary
The Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 20–17 on 2007-09-16. Reid Ferguson posted a game-high +5.86 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | OT | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 Detroit Lions | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings
(11:13) 8-J.Kitna pass short middle to 11-R.Williams for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(8:30) 7-T.Jackson right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(1:09) 4-J.Hanson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(10:11) 14-J.O'Sullivan pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(6:00) 8-R.Longwell 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(5:15) 14-J.O'Sullivan to DET 16 for -4 yards (93-K.Williams). FUMBLES (93-K.Williams), RECOVERED by MIN-91-R.Edwards at DET 9. 91-R.Edwards for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. QB was hit in the act of handing off the ball.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(9:12) 4-J.Hanson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
DETDetroit LionsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 11:13TD Ryan WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 9
- Score
- 0-6
(11:13) 8-J.Kitna pass short middle to 11-R.Williams for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 11:09XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 0-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 8:30TD Trishton JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 1
- Score
- 6-7
(8:30) 7-T.Jackson right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 8:25XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 7-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 1:09FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIN 12
- Score
- 7-10
(1:09) 4-J.Hanson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 10:11TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 7
- Score
- 7-16
(10:11) 14-J.O'Sullivan pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 10:06XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-17
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 6:00FG RLR. LongwellPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 14
- Score
- 10-17
(6:00) 8-R.Longwell 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 5:15TD RER. EdwardsPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 80
- Score
- 16-17
(5:15) 14-J.O'Sullivan to DET 16 for -4 yards (93-K.Williams). FUMBLES (93-K.Williams), RECOVERED by MIN-91-R.Edwards at DET 9. 91-R.Edwards for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. QB was hit in the act of handing off the ball.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 5:08XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 17-17
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- DETDetroit Lions
OT 9:12FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIN 19
- Score
- 17-20
(9:12) 4-J.Hanson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Reid Ferguson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.86 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.95 EPA/play - 2S. McDonald · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.55 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 3Cornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.05 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
- 4A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.94 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
- 5J. Kitna · Detroit Lions · Passing · +4.75 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 6Ryan Williams · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.91 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 7M. Furrey · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.53 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 8S. McHugh · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.04 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.01 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
Reid Ferguson — MIN · Receiving
Reid Ferguson posted the highest total EPA (+5.86) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.95 EPA per play.
Biggest single play (-8.17 EPA): J. O'Sullivan — (5:15) 14-J.O'Sullivan to DET 16 for -4 yards (93-K.Williams). FUMBLES (93-K.Williams), RECOVERED by MIN-91-R.Edwards at DET 9. 91-R.Edwards for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. QB was hit in the act of handing of
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) · 38 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · +4.4% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +4.75 total EPA
- Trishton Jackson (Minnesota Vikings) · 35 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · -2.8% CPOE · -0.26 EPA/play · -9.07 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.136 | -0.113 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.9% | 48.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.207 | +0.093 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.152 | -0.854 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.113 | +0.136 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.0% | 58.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Minnesota Vikings -0.14, Detroit Lions -0.11) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.14 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: -0.11 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 14 drives, -11.54 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 14 drives, -12.68 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — Ryan Williams (J. Kitna pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Trishton Jackson
- Detroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (J. O'Sullivan pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Edwards
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 9 (Q2 11:13) — (11:13) 8-J.Kitna pass short middle to 11-R.Williams for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 11:09) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q2 8:30) — (8:30) 7-T.Jackson right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 8:25) — 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 12 (Q2 1:09) — (1:09) 4-J.Hanson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 7 (Q3 10:11) — (10:11) 14-J.O'Sullivan pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 10:06) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DET 14 (Q3 6:00) — (6:00) 8-R.Longwell 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 80 (Q3 5:15); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 5:08) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
Overtime: Detroit Lions won the period 3–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 19 (OT 9:12) — (9:12) 4-J.Hanson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (OT 11:39) — (11:39) 9-B.Bollinger FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIN 49, RECOVERED by DET-92-S.Rogers at 50. 92-S.Rogers to 50 for no gain (79-A.Hicks).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:07) — (:07) 8-R.Longwell 52 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 5:15) — (5:15) 14-J.O'Sullivan to DET 16 for -4 yards (93-K.Williams). FUMBLES (93-K.Williams), RECOVERED by MIN-91-R.Edwards at DET 9. 91-R.Edwards for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. QB was hit in the act of handing of
- Detroit Lions (Q4 0:50) — (:50) 4-J.Hanson 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- Minnesota Vikings (OT 14:52) — (14:52) (Shotgun) 9-B.Bollinger pass short right to 83-J.Dugan to MIN 31 for 11 yards (50-E.Sims; 21-T.Fisher).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 5:15) — (5:15) 14-J.O'Sullivan to DET 16 for -4 yards (93-K.Williams). FUMBLES (93-K.Williams), RECOVERED by MIN-91-R.Edwards at DET 9. 91-R.Edwards for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. QB was hit in the act of handing of
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 13:42) — (13:42) 7-T.Jackson pass deep middle intended for 19-B.Wade INTERCEPTED by 42-G.Alexander [99-D.White] at DET 35. 42-G.Alexander to MIN 31 for 34 yards (28-A.Peterson).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 7:08) — (7:08) 8-J.Kitna pass short middle to 11-R.Williams to MIN 17 for 9 yards (42-D.Sharper). FUMBLES (42-D.Sharper), RECOVERED by MIN-26-A.Winfield at MIN 19. 26-A.Winfield to MIN 19 for no gain (76-J.Ba
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 9:29) — (9:29) 7-T.Jackson pass short middle intended for 40-J.Kleinsasser INTERCEPTED by 75-S.Cody (42-G.Alexander) at DET 22. 75-S.Cody to DET 20 for -2 yards (19-B.Wade).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 11:13 · MIN 9 · Score 0-6
(11:13) 8-J.Kitna pass short middle to 11-R.Williams for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 11:09 · MIN 2 · Score 0-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 8:30 · DET 1 · Score 6-7
(8:30) 7-T.Jackson right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 8:25 · DET 2 · Score 7-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 1:09 · MIN 12 · Score 7-10
(1:09) 4-J.Hanson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 10:11 · MIN 7 · Score 7-16
(10:11) 14-J.O'Sullivan pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 10:06 · MIN 2 · Score 7-17
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 6:00 · DET 14 · Score 10-17
(6:00) 8-R.Longwell 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 5:15 · MIN 80 · Score 16-17
(5:15) 14-J.O'Sullivan to DET 16 for -4 yards (93-K.Williams). FUMBLES (93-K.Williams), RECOVERED by MIN-91-R.Edwards at DET 9. 91-R.Edwards for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. QB was hit in the act of handing of - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 5:08 · DET 2 · Score 17-17
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — OT 9:12 · MIN 19 · Score 17-20
(9:12) 4-J.Hanson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Reid Ferguson (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. Kitna (DET) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions on 2007-09-16?
The Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 20-17 in Week 2, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?
Q2: Minnesota Vikings 7, Detroit Lions 10; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 10, Detroit Lions 7; Q5: Minnesota Vikings 0, Detroit Lions 3; Final: Minnesota Vikings 17, Detroit Lions 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions touchdown — R. Williams (J. Kitna pass) (Q2 11:13) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — T. Jackson (Q2 8:30) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (J. O'Sullivan pass) (Q3 10:11) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — R. Edwards (Q3 5:15) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q2 1:09, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q3 6:00, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (OT 9:12, 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), 57.9% completion, +4.4% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +4.75 total passing EPA. Trishton Jackson (Minnesota Vikings), 48.6% completion, -2.8% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -9.07 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?
Reid Ferguson (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.86 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps.
Was Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Detroit Lions won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
Detroit Lions
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
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