Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 30–27 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 27–13 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Berrian
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:31) 1-M.Gramatica 46 yard field goal is BLOCKED (93-K.Williams), Center-47-K.Houser, Ho…
- Game date
- 2008-10-06
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the New Orleans Saints 30–27 on 2008-10-06. B. Berrian posted a game-high +10.75 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 30 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 17 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 30 |
 New Orleans Saints | 13 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings
(11:13) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 19-D.Henderson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
(6:31) 1-M.Gramatica 46 yard field goal is BLOCKED (93-K.Williams), Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford, RECOVERED by MIN-26-A.Winfield at MIN 41. 26-A.Winfield for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIN-26-A.Winfield, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(3:02) 1-M.Gramatica 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
(:58) 8-R.Longwell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(:58) 8-R.Longwell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(13:26) 29-C.Taylor pass short right to 81-V.Shiancoe for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(:08) 8-R.Longwell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(2:04) 5-C.Kluwe punts 48 yards to NO 29, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 25-R.Bush for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
(13:26) 1-M.Gramatica 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
(11:51) 5-C.Kluwe punts 39 yards to NO 36, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 25-R.Bush for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
(7:18) (Shotgun) 12-G.Frerotte pass deep middle to 87-B.Berrian for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [29-J.Bullocks]. NO-22-T.Porter was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(:16) 8-R.Longwell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 11:13TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 17
- Score
- 0-6
(11:13) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 19-D.Henderson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 11:09XP MGM. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 7
- Score
- 0-7
1-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 6:31TD MGM. GramaticaPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 28
- Score
- 6-7
(6:31) 1-M.Gramatica 46 yard field goal is BLOCKED (93-K.Williams), Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford, RECOVERED by MIN-26-A.Winfield at MIN 41. 26-A.Winfield for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIN-26-A.Winfield, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 6:20XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 7-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 3:02FG MGM. GramaticaPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 17
- Score
- 7-10
(3:02) 1-M.Gramatica 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 0:58TD RLR. LongwellPoints+10
- Yard line
- NO 36
- Score
- 10-10
(:58) 8-R.Longwell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 0:58FG RLR. LongwellPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 36
- Score
- 10-10
(:58) 8-R.Longwell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 13:26TD VSV. ShiancoePoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 4
- Score
- 16-10
(13:26) 29-C.Taylor pass short right to 81-V.Shiancoe for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 13:19XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 17-10
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:08FG RLR. LongwellPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 20-10
(:08) 8-R.Longwell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 2:04TD RBR. BushPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 77
- Score
- 20-16
(2:04) 5-C.Kluwe punts 48 yards to NO 29, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 25-R.Bush for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 1:46XP MGM. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 20-17
1-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 13:26FG MGM. GramaticaPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 35
- Score
- 20-20
(13:26) 1-M.Gramatica 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 11:51TD RBR. BushPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 75
- Score
- 20-26
(11:51) 5-C.Kluwe punts 39 yards to NO 36, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 25-R.Bush for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 11:36XP MGM. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 20-27
1-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 7:18TD BBB. BerrianPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 33
- Score
- 26-27
(7:18) (Shotgun) 12-G.Frerotte pass deep middle to 87-B.Berrian for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [29-J.Bullocks]. NO-22-T.Porter was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 7:10XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 27-27
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 0:16FG RLR. LongwellPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 12
- Score
- 30-27
(:16) 8-R.Longwell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1B. Berrian · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +10.75 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.79 EPA/play
- 2Darrell Henderson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +9.71 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.43 EPA/play
- 3R. Bush · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.50 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 4G. Frerotte · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +5.33 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 5Blake Miller · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.68 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 6D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +4.24 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 7V. Shiancoe · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.07 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.04 EPA/play
- 8Barrington Wade · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.86 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.36 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
B. Berrian — MIN · Receiving
B. Berrian posted the highest total EPA (+10.75) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.79 EPA per play.
B. Berrian's top snap (+5.00 EPA): (7:18) (Shotgun) 12-G.Frerotte pass deep middle to 87-B.Berrian for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [29-J.Bullocks]. NO-22-T.Porter was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
Biggest single play (-8.87 EPA): M. Gramatica — (6:31) 1-M.Gramatica 46 yard field goal is BLOCKED (93-K.Williams), Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford, RECOVERED by MIN-26-A.Winfield at MIN 41. 26-A.Winfield for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY
Quarterback report card
D. Brees led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 48 dropbacks · 54.2% completion · -8.8% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +4.24 total EPA
- G. Frerotte (Minnesota Vikings) · 41 dropbacks · 46.3% completion · -5.4% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +5.33 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.098 | -0.159 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.1% | 43.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.188 | -0.009 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.363 | -0.435 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.159 | +0.098 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.5% | 54.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.10 vs -0.16), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.10 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: -0.16 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: 14 drives, -8.88 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 14 drives, -14.65 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — Darrell Henderson (D. Brees pass)
Minnesota Vikings — Antoine Winfield Jr. - Minnesota Vikings — V. Shiancoe (Calvin Taylor Jr. pass)
- New Orleans Saints — R. Bush
- New Orleans Saints — R. Bush
- Minnesota Vikings — B. Berrian (G. Frerotte pass)
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — M. Gramatica
- New Orleans Saints — R. Longwell
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
- New Orleans Saints — M. Gramatica
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 17–13. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the MIN 17 (Q1 11:13) — (11:13) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 19-D.Henderson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the MIN 7 (Q1 11:09) — 1-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 28 (Q1 6:31); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 6:20) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the MIN 17 (Q1 3:02) — (3:02) 1-M.Gramatica 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NO 36 (Q1 0:58) — (:58) 8-R.Longwell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the NO 36 (Q1 0:58) — (:58) 8-R.Longwell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NO 4 (Q2 13:26) — (13:26) 29-C.Taylor pass short right to 81-V.Shiancoe for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 13:19) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the NO 15 (Q2 0:08) — (:08) 8-R.Longwell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 77 (Q3 2:04) — (2:04) 5-C.Kluwe punts 48 yards to NO 29, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 25-R.Bush for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 1:46) — 1-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the MIN 35 (Q4 13:26) — (13:26) 1-M.Gramatica 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 75 (Q4 11:51) — (11:51) 5-C.Kluwe punts 39 yards to NO 36, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 25-R.Bush for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 11:36) — 1-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NO 33 (Q4 7:18); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 7:10) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the NO 12 (Q4 0:16) — (:16) 8-R.Longwell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 7:18) — (7:18) (Shotgun) 12-G.Frerotte pass deep middle to 87-B.Berrian for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [29-J.Bullocks]. NO-22-T.Porter was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 1:18) — (1:18) (Shotgun) 12-G.Frerotte pass incomplete deep left to 87-B.Berrian. PENALTY on NO-43-K.Kaesviharn, Defensive Pass Interference, 42 yards, enforced at MIN 44 - No Play.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 2:04) — (2:04) 1-M.Gramatica 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 6:31) — (6:31) 1-M.Gramatica 46 yard field goal is BLOCKED (93-K.Williams), Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford, RECOVERED by MIN-26-A.Winfield at MIN 41. 26-A.Winfield for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 11:51) — (11:51) 5-C.Kluwe punts 39 yards to NO 36, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 25-R.Bush for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 6:31) — (6:31) 1-M.Gramatica 46 yard field goal is BLOCKED (93-K.Williams), Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford, RECOVERED by MIN-26-A.Winfield at MIN 41. 26-A.Winfield for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees sacked at NO 14 for -10 yards (26-A.Winfield). FUMBLES (26-A.Winfield), RECOVERED by MIN-26-A.Winfield at NO 14. 26-A.Winfield to NO 5 for 9 yards (77-C.Nicks).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 11:51) — (11:51) 5-C.Kluwe punts 39 yards to NO 36, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 25-R.Bush for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 7:18) — (7:18) (Shotgun) 12-G.Frerotte pass deep middle to 87-B.Berrian for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [29-J.Bullocks]. NO-22-T.Porter was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 11:13 · MIN 17 · Score 0-6
(11:13) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 19-D.Henderson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 11:09 · MIN 7 · Score 0-7
1-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 6:31 · MIN 28 · Score 6-7
(6:31) 1-M.Gramatica 46 yard field goal is BLOCKED (93-K.Williams), Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford, RECOVERED by MIN-26-A.Winfield at MIN 41. 26-A.Winfield for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 6:20 · NO 2 · Score 7-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 3:02 · MIN 17 · Score 7-10
(3:02) 1-M.Gramatica 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+10) — Q1 0:58 · NO 36 · Score 10-10
(:58) 8-R.Longwell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 0:58 · NO 36 · Score 10-10
(:58) 8-R.Longwell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 13:26 · NO 4 · Score 16-10
(13:26) 29-C.Taylor pass short right to 81-V.Shiancoe for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 13:19 · NO 2 · Score 17-10
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 0:08 · NO 15 · Score 20-10
(:08) 8-R.Longwell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 2:04 · NO 77 · Score 20-16
(2:04) 5-C.Kluwe punts 48 yards to NO 29, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 25-R.Bush for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 1:46 · MIN 2 · Score 20-17
1-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 13:26 · MIN 35 · Score 20-20
(13:26) 1-M.Gramatica 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 11:51 · NO 75 · Score 20-26
(11:51) 5-C.Kluwe punts 39 yards to NO 36, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 25-R.Bush for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 11:36 · MIN 2 · Score 20-27
1-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-7-S.Weatherford. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 7:18 · NO 33 · Score 26-27
(7:18) (Shotgun) 12-G.Frerotte pass deep middle to 87-B.Berrian for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [29-J.Bullocks]. NO-22-T.Porter was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 7:10 · NO 2 · Score 27-27
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 0:16 · NO 12 · Score 30-27
(:16) 8-R.Longwell 30 yard field goal 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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- B. Berrian (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- D. Brees (NO) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs New Orleans Saints on 2008-10-06?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the New Orleans Saints 30-27 in Week 5, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 17, New Orleans Saints 13; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 10, New Orleans Saints 0; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 0, New Orleans Saints 7; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 10, New Orleans Saints 10; Final: Minnesota Vikings 30, New Orleans Saints 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs New Orleans Saints?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Henderson (D. Brees pass) (Q1 11:13) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Winfield (Q1 6:31) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — V. Shiancoe (C. Taylor pass) (Q2 13:26) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Bush (Q3 2:04) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Bush (Q4 11:51) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — B. Berrian (G. Frerotte pass) (Q4 7:18) New Orleans Saints field goal — M. Gramatica (Q1 3:02, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — R. Longwell (Q1 0:58, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 0:08, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — M. Gramatica (Q4 13:26, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q4 0:16, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 54.2% completion, -8.8% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +4.24 total passing EPA. G. Frerotte (Minnesota Vikings), 46.3% completion, -5.4% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +5.33 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs New Orleans Saints?
B. Berrian (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.75 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+5.00 EPA): (7:18) (Shotgun) 12-G.Frerotte pass deep middle to 87-B.Berrian for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [29-J.Bullocks]. NO-22-T.Porter was injured during the play. His return is Questionable..
Was Minnesota Vikings vs New Orleans Saints a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Minnesota Vikings won 30-27 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 1-3 Now 2-3 W
New Orleans Saints
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
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