Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 38–14 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Buffalo Bills 7–31 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Peterson
- Top passer
- R. Fitzpatrick
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:43) (Shotgun) 7-T.Jackson pass short left intended for 85-G.Camarillo INTERCEPTED by 29…
- Game date
- 2010-12-05
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Buffalo Bills 38–14 on 2010-12-05. A. Peterson posted a game-high +6.45 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 24 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills(4:43) (Shotgun) 7-T.Jackson pass short left intended for 85-G.Camarillo INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Florence at MIN 40. 29-D.Florence for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(1:52) 7-T.Jackson pass incomplete deep right to 18-S.Rice. Minnesota challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 7-T.Jackson pass deep right to 18-S.Rice for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(15:00) 28-A.Peterson right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on BUF-95-K.Williams, Defensive Holding, declined.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(11:04) 28-A.Peterson left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(8:07) 7-T.Jackson pass short right to 18-S.Rice for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(:01) 8-R.Longwell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(14:52) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(4:47) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 86-D.Nelson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 4:43TD DFD. FlorencePoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 67
- Score
- 6-0
(4:43) (Shotgun) 7-T.Jackson pass short left intended for 85-G.Camarillo INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Florence at MIN 40. 29-D.Florence for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 4:34XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-0
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 1:52TD SRS. RicePoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 31
- Score
- 7-6
(1:52) 7-T.Jackson pass incomplete deep right to 18-S.Rice. Minnesota challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 7-T.Jackson pass deep right to 18-S.Rice for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 1:45XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 7-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 15:00TD APA. PetersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 7-13
(15:00) 28-A.Peterson right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on BUF-95-K.Williams, Defensive Holding, declined.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 14:56XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 7-14
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 11:04TD APA. PetersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 3
- Score
- 7-20
(11:04) 28-A.Peterson left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 11:00XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 7-21
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 8:07TD SRS. RicePoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 6
- Score
- 7-27
(8:07) 7-T.Jackson pass short right to 18-S.Rice for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 8:00XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 7-28
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:01FG RLR. LongwellPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 20
- Score
- 7-31
(:01) 8-R.Longwell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 14:52TD APA. PetersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 43
- Score
- 7-37
(14:52) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 14:46XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 7-38
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 4:47TD DND. NelsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 12
- Score
- 13-38
(4:47) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 86-D.Nelson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 4:43XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 14-38
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +6.45 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 2S. Rice · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.65 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 3L. Evans · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.96 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 4D. Nelson · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.26 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
- 5J. Kleinsasser · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 6V. Shiancoe · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.17 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 7
Dre'Mont Jones · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · -0.53 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.53 EPA/play - 8A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · -0.59 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.59 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
A. Peterson — MIN · Rushing
A. Peterson posted the highest total EPA (+6.45) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 16 counted snaps, they averaged +0.40 EPA per play.
A. Peterson's top snap (-1.03 EPA): (14:21) 28-A.Peterson right guard to MIN 40 for -1 yards (90-C.Kelsay).
Biggest single play (-8.02 EPA): Trishton Jackson — (4:43) (Shotgun) 7-T.Jackson pass short left intended for 85-G.Camarillo INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Florence at MIN 40. 29-D.Florence for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
R. Fitzpatrick led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills) · 27 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +6.2% CPOE · -0.43 EPA/play · -11.72 total EPA
Trishton Jackson (Minnesota Vikings) · 26 dropbacks · 57.7% completion · +4.9% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -1.55 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.428 | -0.055 |
| Offensive success rate | 31.3% | 48.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.434 | -0.206 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.509 | +0.056 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.055 | +0.428 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.9% | 68.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.43), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: -0.43 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.06 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 14 drives, -28.67 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 14 drives, -4.48 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — D. Florence
- Minnesota Vikings — S. Rice (Trishton Jackson pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson
- Minnesota Vikings — S. Rice (Trishton Jackson pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson
- Buffalo Bills — D. Nelson (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the BUF 67 (Q1 4:43); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 4:34) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the BUF 31 (Q1 1:52); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 1:45) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 24–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the BUF 2 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 28-A.Peterson right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on BUF-95-K.Williams, Defensive Holding, declined.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 14:56) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the BUF 3 (Q2 11:04) — (11:04) 28-A.Peterson left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 11:00) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the BUF 6 (Q2 8:07) — (8:07) 7-T.Jackson pass short right to 18-S.Rice for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 8:00) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the BUF 20 (Q2 0:01) — (:01) 8-R.Longwell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the BUF 43 (Q4 14:52) — (14:52) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 14:46) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIN 12 (Q4 4:47) — (4:47) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 86-D.Nelson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 4:43) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 4:43) — (4:43) (Shotgun) 7-T.Jackson pass short left intended for 85-G.Camarillo INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Florence at MIN 40. 29-D.Florence for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 1:45) — 8-R.Longwell kicks 67 yards from MIN 30 to BUF 3. 28-L.McKelvin to BUF 19 for 16 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by MIN-41-F.Walker at BUF 14. 41-F.Walker to BUF 14 for no gain (Team).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 10:53) — (10:53) (Shotgun) 7-T.Jackson pass deep right to 18-S.Rice to BUF 44 for 46 yards (28-L.McKelvin). Penalty on BUF-99-M.Stroud, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 1:52) — (1:52) 7-T.Jackson pass incomplete deep right to 18-S.Rice. Minnesota challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 7-T.Jackson pass deep right to 18-S.Rice for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 13:42) — (13:42) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short right intended for 85-G.Camarillo INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Florence [52-A.Moats] at MIN 45. 29-D.Florence to MIN 45 for no gain (72-C.DeGeare). MIN-4-B.Favre was inju
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 4:43) — (4:43) (Shotgun) 7-T.Jackson pass short left intended for 85-G.Camarillo INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Florence at MIN 40. 29-D.Florence for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 8:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle intended for 13-St. Johnson INTERCEPTED by 26-A.Winfield [96-B.Robison] at BUF 46. 26-A.Winfield to BUF 5 for 41 yards (77-D.Bell).
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 1:45) — 8-R.Longwell kicks 67 yards from MIN 30 to BUF 3. 28-L.McKelvin to BUF 19 for 16 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by MIN-41-F.Walker at BUF 14. 41-F.Walker to BUF 14 for no gain (Team).
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 10:46) — (10:46) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 38-C.McIntyre to MIN 27 for 8 yards (51-B.Leber). FUMBLES (51-B.Leber), RECOVERED by MIN-96-B.Robison at MIN 27.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 4:43 · BUF 67 · Score 6-0
(4:43) (Shotgun) 7-T.Jackson pass short left intended for 85-G.Camarillo INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Florence at MIN 40. 29-D.Florence for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 4:34 · MIN 2 · Score 7-0
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 1:52 · BUF 31 · Score 7-6
(1:52) 7-T.Jackson pass incomplete deep right to 18-S.Rice. Minnesota challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 7-T.Jackson pass deep right to 18-S.Rice for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 1:45 · BUF 2 · Score 7-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · BUF 2 · Score 7-13
(15:00) 28-A.Peterson right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on BUF-95-K.Williams, Defensive Holding, declined. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 14:56 · BUF 2 · Score 7-14
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 11:04 · BUF 3 · Score 7-20
(11:04) 28-A.Peterson left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 11:00 · BUF 2 · Score 7-21
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 8:07 · BUF 6 · Score 7-27
(8:07) 7-T.Jackson pass short right to 18-S.Rice for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 8:00 · BUF 2 · Score 7-28
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 0:01 · BUF 20 · Score 7-31
(:01) 8-R.Longwell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 14:52 · BUF 43 · Score 7-37
(14:52) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 14:46 · BUF 2 · Score 7-38
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 4:47 · MIN 12 · Score 13-38
(4:47) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 86-D.Nelson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 4:43 · MIN 2 · Score 14-38
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
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.
- A. Peterson (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- R. Fitzpatrick (BUF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Trishton Jackson (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs Minnesota Vikings on 2010-12-05?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Buffalo Bills 38-14 in Week 13, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 7, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: Buffalo Bills 0, Minnesota Vikings 24; Q4: Buffalo Bills 7, Minnesota Vikings 7; Final: Buffalo Bills 14, Minnesota Vikings 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Minnesota Vikings?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — D. Florence (Q1 4:43) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — S. Rice (T. Jackson pass) (Q1 1:52) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q2 15:00) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q2 11:04) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — S. Rice (T. Jackson pass) (Q2 8:07) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q4 14:52) Buffalo Bills touchdown — D. Nelson (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q4 4:47) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 0:01, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Minnesota Vikings?
R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills), 55.6% completion, +6.2% CPOE, -0.43 EPA per dropback, -11.72 total passing EPA. Trishton Jackson (Minnesota Vikings), 57.7% completion, +4.9% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -1.55 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Minnesota Vikings?
A. Peterson (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.45 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 16 snaps. Their top snap (-1.03 EPA): (14:21) 28-A.Peterson right guard to MIN 40 for -1 yards (90-C.Kelsay)..
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 2-9 Now 2-10 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 4-7 Now 5-7 W
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