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NFL · Week 12 · November 23, 2008 · 12 min read

Minnesota Vikings vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 2008 Week 12 Recap

Vikings defeat Jaguars 30–12 in Week 12

M.Jones-Drew led Fantasy Impact as Vikings prevailed in a 30–12 Week 12 finish.

Minnesota Vikings 30 6–5 Winner
Final 30–12
Jacksonville Jaguars 12 4–7
Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
30–12
Halftime
Minnesota Vikings 17–10 Jacksonville Jaguars
Top passer
D. Garrard
FantasyHQ MVP
M.Jones-Drew
Game date
November 23, 2008

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • V.Shiancoe 3 REC · 60 YDS +3.4 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Rice 3 REC · 27 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Berrian 2 CAR · 22 YDS +2.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • M.Jones-Drew 9 REC · 113 YDS +11.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Ryan Williams
    Ryan Williams 3 REC · 44 YDS · 1 TD +3.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Marcedes Lewis
    Marcedes Lewis 4 REC · 41 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
Minnesota Vikings 30–12 Jacksonville Jaguars
Halftime
Minnesota Vikings 17–10 Jacksonville Jaguars at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
M. Jones-Drew
Top passer
D. Garrard
Biggest EPA play
(14:55) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard Aborted. 63-B.Meester FUMBLES at JAX 27, RECOVERED by MIN-99…
Game date
2008-11-23

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 30–12 on 2008-11-23. M. Jones-Drew posted a game-high +11.26 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Minnesota Vikings170310030
Jacksonville Jaguars7302012

Scoring Map

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

MINMinnesota Vikings
JAXJacksonville Jaguars

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 14:55TD
    Nick Harris

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 72
    Score
    6-0

    (14:55) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard Aborted. 63-B.Meester FUMBLES at JAX 27, RECOVERED by MIN-99-N.Harris at JAX 27. 99-N.Harris for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 14:47XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    7-0

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

  3. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 13:25TD
    Calvin Taylor Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 3
    Score
    13-0

    (13:25) 29-C.Taylor up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 13:19XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    14-0

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

  5. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 8:03TD
    Ryan Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 8
    Score
    14-6

    (8:03) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass short right to 11-R.Williams for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 7:57XP
    JSJ. Scobee

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    14-7

    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.

  7. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 6:05FG
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 36
    Score
    17-7

    (6:05) 8-R.Longwell 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

  8. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 12:32FG
    JSJ. Scobee

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 3
    Score
    17-10

    (12:32) 10-J.Scobee 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.

  9. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 7:47FG
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 15
    Score
    20-10

    (7:47) 8-R.Longwell 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

  10. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 14:02FG
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 4
    Score
    23-10

    (14:02) 8-R.Longwell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

  11. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 7:01TD
    APA. Peterson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 16
    Score
    29-10

    (7:01) 28-A.Peterson left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 6:55XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    30-10

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

  13. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 3:05Safety
    CKC. Kluwe

    Points+2

    Yard line
    JAX 93
    Score
    30-12

    (3:05) (Punt formation) 5-C.Kluwe up the middle ran ob in End Zone for -7 yards, SAFETY.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1M. Jones-Drew · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +11.26 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
  2. 2Ryan WilliamsRyan Williams · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.59 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
  3. 3V. Shiancoe · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.36 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
  4. 4S. Rice · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.86 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
  5. 5Marcedes LewisMarcedes Lewis · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
  6. 6B. Berrian · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +2.30 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
  7. 7D. Northcutt · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.86 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
  8. 8G. Frerotte · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +1.73 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.43 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. Jones-Drew — JAX · Receiving

M. Jones-Drew posted the highest total EPA (+11.26) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Jacksonville Jaguars. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.25 EPA per play.

M. Jones-Drew's top snap (+2.54 EPA): (2:35) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass short left to 32-M.Jones-Drew to MIN 47 for 13 yards (51-B.Leber).

Biggest single play (-8.42 EPA): D. Garrard — (14:55) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard Aborted. 63-B.Meester FUMBLES at JAX 27, RECOVERED by MIN-99-N.Harris at JAX 27. 99-N.Harris for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

D. Garrard led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 57 dropbacks · 47.4% completion · -2.1% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -2.15 total EPA
  • G. Frerotte (Minnesota Vikings) · 27 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · +0.0% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -4.32 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatMinnesota VikingsJacksonville Jaguars
Offensive EPA/play+0.005-0.247
Offensive success rate39.5%40.7%
Pass EPA/play-0.160-0.038
Rush EPA/play+0.154-1.000
Defensive EPA/play+0.247-0.005
Defensive success rate59.3%60.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.25), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Minnesota Vikings: +0.01 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: -0.25 EPA/play (8th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 12 drives, -21.25 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, +0.35 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Nick HarrisMinnesota Vikings — Nick Harris (Q1 14:55)
  • Calvin Taylor Jr.Minnesota Vikings — Calvin Taylor Jr. (Q1 13:25)
  • Ryan WilliamsJacksonville Jaguars — Ryan Williams (D. Garrard pass) (Q1 8:03)
  • Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (Q4 7:01)

Field goals

  • Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell (Q1 6:05)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee (Q2 12:32)
  • Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell (Q3 7:47)
  • Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell (Q4 14:02)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 17–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 72 (Q1 14:55); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 14:47) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the JAX 3 (Q1 13:25) — (13:25) 29-C.Taylor up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 13:19) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the MIN 8 (Q1 8:03) — (8:03) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass short right to 11-R.Williams for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 7:57) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the JAX 36 (Q1 6:05) — (6:05) 8-R.Longwell 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 3–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the MIN 3 (Q2 12:32) — (12:32) 10-J.Scobee 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the JAX 15 (Q3 7:47) — (7:47) 8-R.Longwell 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–2. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the JAX 4 (Q4 14:02) — (14:02) 8-R.Longwell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the JAX 16 (Q4 7:01) — (7:01) 28-A.Peterson left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 6:55) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Jacksonville Jaguars registered a safety from the JAX 93 (Q4 3:05) — (3:05) (Punt formation) 5-C.Kluwe up the middle ran ob in End Zone for -7 yards, SAFETY..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 14:55) — (14:55) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard Aborted. 63-B.Meester FUMBLES at JAX 27, RECOVERED by MIN-99-N.Harris at JAX 27. 99-N.Harris for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -22.2% · EPA -8.42]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 2:45) — (2:45) 10-J.Scobee 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh. [WPA -10.5% · EPA -3.15]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 2:36) — (2:36) 12-G.Frerotte pass deep left intended for 40-J.Kleinsasser INTERCEPTED by 43-G.Sensabaugh [93-Q.Groves] at JAX 40. 43-G.Sensabaugh to JAX 42 for 2 yards (81-V.Shiancoe). MV12 Shaken up on the p [WPA -10.0% · EPA -2.60]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 8:03) — (8:03) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass short right to 11-R.Williams for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.0% · EPA +2.12]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 11:55) — (11:55) 9-D.Garrard pass short right to 18-M.Jones to JAX 33 for 12 yards (26-A.Winfield) [91-R.Edwards]. FUMBLES (26-A.Winfield) [91-R.Edwards], RECOVERED by MIN-42-D.Sharper at JAX 38. 42-D.Sharper [WPA -7.9% · EPA -3.50]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 14:55) — (14:55) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard Aborted. 63-B.Meester FUMBLES at JAX 27, RECOVERED by MIN-99-N.Harris at JAX 27. 99-N.Harris for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -22.2% · EPA -8.42]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 14:47) — 8-R.Longwell kicks 62 yards from MIN 30 to JAX 8. 38-B.Witherspoon to JAX 28 for 20 yards (23-C.Griffin). FUMBLES (23-C.Griffin), RECOVERED by MIN-55-D.Thomas at JAX 28. 55-D.Thomas to JAX 28 for no g [WPA +0.0% · EPA -4.46]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 11:55) — (11:55) 9-D.Garrard pass short right to 18-M.Jones to JAX 33 for 12 yards (26-A.Winfield) [91-R.Edwards]. FUMBLES (26-A.Winfield) [91-R.Edwards], RECOVERED by MIN-42-D.Sharper at JAX 38. 42-D.Sharper [WPA -7.9% · EPA -3.50]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 2:45) — (2:45) 10-J.Scobee 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh. [WPA -10.5% · EPA -3.15]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 14:55 · MIN 72 · Score 6-0
    (14:55) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard Aborted. 63-B.Meester FUMBLES at JAX 27, RECOVERED by MIN-99-N.Harris at JAX 27. 99-N.Harris for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 14:47 · JAX 2 · Score 7-0
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  3. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 13:25 · JAX 3 · Score 13-0
    (13:25) 29-C.Taylor up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 13:19 · JAX 2 · Score 14-0
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  5. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 8:03 · MIN 8 · Score 14-6
    (8:03) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass short right to 11-R.Williams for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 7:57 · MIN 2 · Score 14-7
    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
  7. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 6:05 · JAX 36 · Score 17-7
    (6:05) 8-R.Longwell 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  8. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 12:32 · MIN 3 · Score 17-10
    (12:32) 10-J.Scobee 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
  9. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 7:47 · JAX 15 · Score 20-10
    (7:47) 8-R.Longwell 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  10. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 14:02 · JAX 4 · Score 23-10
    (14:02) 8-R.Longwell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  11. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 7:01 · JAX 16 · Score 29-10
    (7:01) 28-A.Peterson left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 6:55 · JAX 2 · Score 30-10
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  13. Jacksonville Jaguars Safety (+2) — Q4 3:05 · JAX 93 · Score 30-12
    (3:05) (Punt formation) 5-C.Kluwe up the middle ran ob in End Zone for -7 yards, SAFETY.

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.
  • M. Jones-Drew (Jacksonville Jaguars) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Jacksonville Jaguars on 2008-11-23?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 30-12 in Week 12, 2008.

What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 17, Jacksonville Jaguars 7; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 10, Jacksonville Jaguars 2; Final: Minnesota Vikings 30, Jacksonville Jaguars 12.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — N. Harris (Q1 14:55) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Taylor (Q1 13:25) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — R. Williams (D. Garrard pass) (Q1 8:03) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q4 7:01) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q1 6:05, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q2 12:32, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q3 7:47, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q4 14:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars), 47.4% completion, -2.1% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -2.15 total passing EPA. G. Frerotte (Minnesota Vikings), 44.4% completion, +0.0% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -4.32 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

M. Jones-Drew (Jacksonville Jaguars) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.26 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+2.54 EPA): (2:35) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass short left to 32-M.Jones-Drew to MIN 47 for 13 yards (51-B.Leber)..

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 5-5 Now 6-5 W

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 4-6 Now 4-7 L

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