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NFL · Week 2 · September 20, 2009 · 12 min read

Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions: 2009 Week 2 Recap

Vikings defeat Lions 27–13 in Week 2

B.Favre led Fantasy Impact as Vikings prevailed in a 27–13 Week 2 finish.

Minnesota Vikings 27 2–0 Winner
Final 27–13
Detroit Lions 13 0–2
Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
27–13
Halftime
Minnesota Vikings 7–10 Detroit Lions
Top passer
Matthew Stafford
FantasyHQ MVP
B.Favre
Game date
September 20, 2009

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • B.Favre 23/31 · 139 YDS · 2 TD +5.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Pressley Harvin
    Pressley Harvin 5 REC · 41 YDS · 1 TD +5.1 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Berrian 6 REC · 46 YDS +3.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • J.Felton 1 REC · 21 YDS +1.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Cornelius Johnson
    Cornelius Johnson 2 CAR · 16 YDS +1.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Mike Morris
    Mike Morris 2 CAR · 15 YDS +0.9 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
Minnesota Vikings 27–13 Detroit Lions
Halftime
Minnesota Vikings 7–10 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
B. Favre
Top passer
Matthew Stafford
Biggest EPA play
(7:32) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 84-B.Pettigrew INTERCEPTED by…
Game date
2009-09-20

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 27–13 on 2009-09-20, overcoming Detroit Lions's 10–7 halftime lead. B. Favre posted a game-high +5.66 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Minnesota Vikings071010027
Detroit Lions3703013

Scoring Map

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

MINMinnesota Vikings
DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 5:09FG
    Jake Hanson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 12
    Score
    0-3

    (5:09) 4-J.Hanson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-Nick.Harris.

  2. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 5:46TD
    Cornelius Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 8
    Score
    0-9

    (5:46) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 5:40XP
    Jake Hanson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    0-10

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

  4. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 1:09TD
    VSV. Shiancoe

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 1
    Score
    6-10

    (1:09) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 81-V.Shiancoe for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 1:04XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 12
    Score
    7-10

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

  6. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 8:42FG
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 8
    Score
    10-10

    (8:42) 8-R.Longwell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

  7. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 7:54TD
    APA. Peterson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 27
    Score
    16-10

    (7:54) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 7:45XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    17-10

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

  9. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 10:01FG
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 28
    Score
    20-10

    (10:01) 8-R.Longwell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

  10. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 6:02TD
    Pressley Harvin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 3
    Score
    26-10

    (6:02) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 12-P.Harvin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 5:58XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    27-10

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

  12. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 2:42FG
    Jake Hanson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 30
    Score
    27-13

    (2:42) 4-J.Hanson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-Nick.Harris.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1B. Favre · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +5.66 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
  2. 2Pressley HarvinPressley Harvin · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.14 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
  3. 3B. Berrian · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.90 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
  4. 4Trishton JacksonTrishton Jackson · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +2.54 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.54 EPA/play
  5. 5S. Rice · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.28 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
  6. 6J. Felton · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
  7. 7Cornelius JohnsonCornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +1.12 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
  8. 8Calvin Taylor Jr.Calvin Taylor Jr. · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.01 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.34 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. Favre — MIN · Passing

B. Favre posted the highest total EPA (+5.66) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.18 EPA per play.

B. Favre's top snap (+1.45 EPA): (10:31) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass incomplete deep left to 81-V.Shiancoe. PENALTY on DET-40-M.Manuel, Illegal Contact, 5 yards, enforced at DET 32 - No Play.

Biggest single play (-6.54 EPA): Matthew Stafford — (7:32) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 84-B.Pettigrew INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Greenway at MIN 48. 52-C.Greenway to DET 16 for 36 yards (9-M.Stafford).

Quarterback report card

Matthew Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 34 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · -8.1% CPOE · -0.36 EPA/play · -12.27 total EPA
  • B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings) · 31 dropbacks · 74.2% completion · +19.1% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +5.66 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatMinnesota VikingsDetroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play+0.010-0.213
Offensive success rate48.6%45.1%
Pass EPA/play+0.256-0.361
Rush EPA/play-0.280-0.090
Defensive EPA/play+0.213-0.010
Defensive success rate54.9%51.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.21), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Minnesota Vikings: +0.01 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: -0.21 EPA/play (10th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: 11 drives, -17.50 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, +0.71 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Cornelius JohnsonDetroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q2 5:46)
  • Minnesota Vikings — V. Shiancoe (B. Favre pass) (Q2 1:09)
  • Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (Q3 7:54)
  • Pressley HarvinMinnesota Vikings — Pressley Harvin (B. Favre pass) (Q4 6:02)

Field goals

  • Jake HansonDetroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q1 5:09)
  • Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell (Q3 8:42)
  • Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell (Q4 10:01)
  • Jake HansonDetroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q4 2:42)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 3–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 12 (Q1 5:09) — (5:09) 4-J.Hanson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-Nick.Harris..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 8 (Q2 5:46) — (5:46) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 5:40) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-Nick.Harris.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q2 1:09) — (1:09) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 81-V.Shiancoe for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 12 (Q2 1:04) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DET 8 (Q3 8:42) — (8:42) 8-R.Longwell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 27 (Q3 7:54) — (7:54) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 7:45) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DET 28 (Q4 10:01) — (10:01) 8-R.Longwell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 3 (Q4 6:02) — (6:02) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 12-P.Harvin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 5:58) — 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 30 (Q4 2:42) — (2:42) 4-J.Hanson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-Nick.Harris..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Detroit Lions (Q3 8:00) — (8:00) 34-Kv.Smith right end to DET 28 for -3 yards (51-B.Leber). FUMBLES (51-B.Leber), RECOVERED by MIN-52-C.Greenway at DET 27. 52-C.Greenway to DET 27 for no gain (45-J.Felton). [WPA -14.4% · EPA -5.57]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Greenway at MIN 31. 52-C.Greenway pushed ob at MIN 44 for 13 yards (63-M.Ramirez). [WPA -13.1% · EPA -5.21]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q3 7:54) — (7:54) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.5% · EPA +2.91]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 11:34) — (11:34) 28-A.Peterson right tackle to MIN 49 for -3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by DET-50-E.Sims at DET 48. 50-E.Sims to DET 48 for no gain (64-A.Herrera). [WPA -11.7% · EPA -5.26]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q3 10:31) — (10:31) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass incomplete deep left to 81-V.Shiancoe. PENALTY on DET-40-M.Manuel, Illegal Contact, 5 yards, enforced at DET 32 - No Play. [WPA +7.4% · EPA +1.45]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Detroit Lions (Q4 7:32) — (7:32) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 84-B.Pettigrew INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Greenway at MIN 48. 52-C.Greenway to DET 16 for 36 yards (9-M.Stafford). [WPA -6.3% · EPA -6.54]
  • Detroit Lions (Q3 8:00) — (8:00) 34-Kv.Smith right end to DET 28 for -3 yards (51-B.Leber). FUMBLES (51-B.Leber), RECOVERED by MIN-52-C.Greenway at DET 27. 52-C.Greenway to DET 27 for no gain (45-J.Felton). [WPA -14.4% · EPA -5.57]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 11:34) — (11:34) 28-A.Peterson right tackle to MIN 49 for -3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by DET-50-E.Sims at DET 48. 50-E.Sims to DET 48 for no gain (64-A.Herrera). [WPA -11.7% · EPA -5.26]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Greenway at MIN 31. 52-C.Greenway pushed ob at MIN 44 for 13 yards (63-M.Ramirez). [WPA -13.1% · EPA -5.21]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 5:09 · MIN 12 · Score 0-3
    (5:09) 4-J.Hanson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-Nick.Harris.
  2. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 5:46 · MIN 8 · Score 0-9
    (5:46) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 5:40 · MIN 2 · Score 0-10
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-Nick.Harris.
  4. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 1:09 · DET 1 · Score 6-10
    (1:09) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 81-V.Shiancoe for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 1:04 · DET 12 · Score 7-10
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  6. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 8:42 · DET 8 · Score 10-10
    (8:42) 8-R.Longwell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  7. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 7:54 · DET 27 · Score 16-10
    (7:54) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 7:45 · DET 2 · Score 17-10
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  9. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 10:01 · DET 28 · Score 20-10
    (10:01) 8-R.Longwell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  10. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 6:02 · DET 3 · Score 26-10
    (6:02) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 12-P.Harvin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 5:58 · DET 2 · Score 27-10
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  12. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 2:42 · MIN 30 · Score 27-13
    (2:42) 4-J.Hanson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-Nick.Harris.

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.
  • B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Matthew Stafford (DET) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • B. Favre (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions on 2009-09-20?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 27-13 in Week 2, 2009.

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

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 0, Detroit Lions 3; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 7, Detroit Lions 7; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 10, Detroit Lions 0; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 10, Detroit Lions 3; Final: Minnesota Vikings 27, Detroit Lions 13.

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

Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 5:46) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — V. Shiancoe (B. Favre pass) (Q2 1:09) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q3 7:54) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — P. Harvin (B. Favre pass) (Q4 6:02) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q1 5:09, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q3 8:42, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q4 10:01, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q4 2:42, 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?

Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 52.9% completion, -8.1% CPOE, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -12.27 total passing EPA. B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings), 74.2% completion, +19.1% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +5.66 total passing EPA.

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

B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.66 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+1.45 EPA): (10:31) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass incomplete deep left to 81-V.Shiancoe. PENALTY on DET-40-M.Manuel, Illegal Contact, 5 yards, enforced at DET 32 - No Play..

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W

Detroit Lions

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L

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