Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 38–10 LA
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 17–3 LA at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Favre
- Top passer
- K. Boller
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:14) 12-K.Boller sacked at MIN 48 for -13 yards. FUMBLES [93-K.Williams], RECOVERED by M…
- Game date
- 2009-10-11
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the LA 38–10 on 2009-10-11. B. Favre posted a game-high +10.66 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 14 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 38 |
 LA | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings(10:23) 28-A.Peterson left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(8:14) 12-K.Boller sacked at MIN 48 for -13 yards. FUMBLES [93-K.Williams], RECOVERED by MIN-69-J.Allen at MIN 48. 69-J.Allen for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. St. Louis challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 08:00.)
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(7:41) 3-Josh.Brown 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(5:40) 8-R.Longwell 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(9:21) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 81-V.Shiancoe for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-95-C.Ryan, Defensive Offside, declined.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(10:07) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(6:52) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass deep right to 17-D.Avery for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(2:00) 29-C.Taylor right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
LALAFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 10:23TD APA. PetersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 5
- Score
- 6-0
(10:23) 28-A.Peterson left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 10:17XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 7-0
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 8:14TD Jonathan AllenPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 35
- Score
- 13-0
(8:14) 12-K.Boller sacked at MIN 48 for -13 yards. FUMBLES [93-K.Williams], RECOVERED by MIN-69-J.Allen at MIN 48. 69-J.Allen for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. St. Louis challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 08:00.)
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 8:00XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 14-0
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- LALA
Q2 7:41FG CMC. MasseyPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 11
- Score
- 14-3
(7:41) 3-Josh.Brown 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 5:40FG RLR. LongwellPoints+3
- Yard line
- LA 29
- Score
- 17-3
(5:40) 8-R.Longwell 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 9:21TD VSV. ShiancoePoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 13
- Score
- 23-3
(9:21) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 81-V.Shiancoe for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-95-C.Ryan, Defensive Offside, declined.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 9:15XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 24-3
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 10:07TD APA. PetersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 7
- Score
- 30-3
(10:07) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 10:01XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 31-3
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- LALA
Q4 6:52TD DAD. AveryPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 27
- Score
- 31-9
(6:52) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass deep right to 17-D.Avery for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q4 6:45XP CMC. MasseyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 31-10
3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 2:00TD Calvin Taylor Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- LA 1
- Score
- 37-10
(2:00) 29-C.Taylor right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 1:55XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 38-10
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).
- 1B. Favre · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +10.66 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 2D. Avery · LA · Receiving · +6.77 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 3
Trishton Jackson · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +5.96 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.99 EPA/play - 4V. Shiancoe · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.98 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
- 5M. Bulger · LA · Passing · +4.75 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 6Calvin Taylor Jr. · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.53 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
- 7Pressley Harvin · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.50 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 8S. Rice · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.69 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.54 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 (+10.66) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.
B. Favre's top snap (-3.81 EPA): (9:51) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle intended for 87-B.Berrian INTERCEPTED by 55-J.Laurinaitis at MIN 32. 55-J.Laurinaitis to MIN 25 for 7 yards (29-C.Taylor).
Biggest single play (-10.77 EPA): K. Boller — (8:14) 12-K.Boller sacked at MIN 48 for -13 yards. FUMBLES [93-K.Williams], RECOVERED by MIN-69-J.Allen at MIN 48. 69-J.Allen for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. St. Louis challenged the fumble ruling, and the p
Quarterback report card
K. Boller led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K. Boller (LA) · 33 dropbacks · 60.6% completion · -2.0% CPOE · -0.35 EPA/play · -11.45 total EPA
- B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings) · 27 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +13.2% CPOE · +0.39 EPA/play · +10.66 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | LA |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.332 | -0.130 |
| Offensive success rate | 56.1% | 46.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.554 | -0.167 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.084 | -0.190 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.130 | -0.332 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.5% | 43.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.33 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.33 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- LA: -0.13 EPA/play (23rd percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- LA: 10 drives, -11.16 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 10 drives, +21.92 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson
- Minnesota Vikings — Jonathan Allen
- Minnesota Vikings — V. Shiancoe (B. Favre pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson
- LA — D. Avery (M. Bulger pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Calvin Taylor Jr.
Field goals
- LA — C. Massey
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LA 5 (Q1 10:23) — (10:23) 28-A.Peterson left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 10:17) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 35 (Q1 8:14); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 8:00) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. LA connected on a field goal from the MIN 11 (Q2 7:41) — (7:41) 3-Josh.Brown 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the LA 29 (Q2 5:40) — (5:40) 8-R.Longwell 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LA 13 (Q3 9:21) — (9:21) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 81-V.Shiancoe for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-95-C.Ryan, Defensive Offside, declined.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 9:15) — 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 LA 7 (Q4 10:07) — (10:07) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 10:01) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; LA found the end zone from the MIN 27 (Q4 6:52) — (6:52) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass deep right to 17-D.Avery for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 6:45) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 29-C.Taylor right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 1:55) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- LA (Q1 8:14) — (8:14) 12-K.Boller sacked at MIN 48 for -13 yards. FUMBLES [93-K.Williams], RECOVERED by MIN-69-J.Allen at MIN 48. 69-J.Allen for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. St. Louis challenged the fumble ruling, and the p
- LA (Q2 11:56) — (11:56) 39-S.Jackson right guard to MIN 2 for -1 yards (94-P.Williams). FUMBLES (94-P.Williams), RECOVERED by MIN-69-J.Allen at MIN 4. 69-J.Allen to MIN 4 for no gain (14-K.Burton). Penalty on LA-63-J
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 12:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 12-P.Harvin to LA 30 for 22 yards (55-J.Laurinaitis).
- LA (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 12-K.Boller pass short right to 46-D.Fells to MIN 3 for 5 yards (52-C.Greenway). FUMBLES (52-C.Greenway), RECOVERED by MIN-56-E.Henderson at MIN 2. 56-E.Henderson to MIN 8 for 6 yards (12-K.Bol
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 10:56) — (10:56) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 12-P.Harvin pushed ob at LA 5 for 24 yards (32-B.Fletcher).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- LA (Q1 8:14) — (8:14) 12-K.Boller sacked at MIN 48 for -13 yards. FUMBLES [93-K.Williams], RECOVERED by MIN-69-J.Allen at MIN 48. 69-J.Allen for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. St. Louis challenged the fumble ruling, and the p
- LA (Q2 11:56) — (11:56) 39-S.Jackson right guard to MIN 2 for -1 yards (94-P.Williams). FUMBLES (94-P.Williams), RECOVERED by MIN-69-J.Allen at MIN 4. 69-J.Allen to MIN 4 for no gain (14-K.Burton). Penalty on LA-63-J
- LA (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 12-K.Boller pass short right to 46-D.Fells to MIN 3 for 5 yards (52-C.Greenway). FUMBLES (52-C.Greenway), RECOVERED by MIN-56-E.Henderson at MIN 2. 56-E.Henderson to MIN 8 for 6 yards (12-K.Bol
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 3:20) — (3:20) (Shotgun) 7-T.Jackson pass short right to 29-C.Taylor to LA 3 for 33 yards (21-O.Atogwe). PENALTY on LA-43-C.Dahl, Roughing the Passer, 2 yards, enforced at LA 3.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 10:23 · LA 5 · Score 6-0
(10:23) 28-A.Peterson left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 10:17 · LA 2 · Score 7-0
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 8:14 · MIN 35 · Score 13-0
(8:14) 12-K.Boller sacked at MIN 48 for -13 yards. FUMBLES [93-K.Williams], RECOVERED by MIN-69-J.Allen at MIN 48. 69-J.Allen for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. St. Louis challenged the fumble ruling, and the p - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 8:00 · LA 2 · Score 14-0
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - LA FG (+3) — Q2 7:41 · MIN 11 · Score 14-3
(7:41) 3-Josh.Brown 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 5:40 · LA 29 · Score 17-3
(5:40) 8-R.Longwell 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 9:21 · LA 13 · Score 23-3
(9:21) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 81-V.Shiancoe for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-95-C.Ryan, Defensive Offside, declined. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 9:15 · LA 2 · Score 24-3
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 10:07 · LA 7 · Score 30-3
(10:07) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 10:01 · LA 2 · Score 31-3
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - LA TD (+6) — Q4 6:52 · MIN 27 · Score 31-9
(6:52) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass deep right to 17-D.Avery for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q4 6:45 · MIN 2 · Score 31-10
3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · LA 1 · Score 37-10
(2:00) 29-C.Taylor right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 1:55 · LA 2 · Score 38-10
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.
- 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.
- B. Favre (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs LA on 2009-10-11?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the LA 38-10 in Week 5, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs LA?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 14, LA 0; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 3, LA 3; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 7, LA 0; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 14, LA 7; Final: Minnesota Vikings 38, LA 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs LA?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q1 10:23) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Allen (Q1 8:14) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — V. Shiancoe (B. Favre pass) (Q3 9:21) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q4 10:07) LA touchdown — D. Avery (M. Bulger pass) (Q4 6:52) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Taylor (Q4 2:00) LA field goal — C. Massey (Q2 7:41, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 5:40, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs LA?
K. Boller (LA), 60.6% completion, -2.0% CPOE, -0.35 EPA per dropback, -11.45 total passing EPA. B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings), 66.7% completion, +13.2% CPOE, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +10.66 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs LA?
B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.66 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (-3.81 EPA): (9:51) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle intended for 87-B.Berrian INTERCEPTED by 55-J.Laurinaitis at MIN 32. 55-J.Laurinaitis to MIN 25 for 7 yards (29-C.Taylor)..
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 4-0 Now 5-0 W
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 0-4 Now 0-5 L
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