Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 28–18 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Tied 7–7 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- B. Favre
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:25) 4-B.Favre pass short right intended for 12-P.Harvin INTERCEPTED by 32-D.McCourty at…
- Game date
- 2010-10-31
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Minnesota Vikings 28–18 on 2010-10-31. T. Brady posted a game-high +10.51 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
 New England Patriots | 7 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings(15:00) 62-R.Cook reported in as eligible. 28-A.Peterson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. New England challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 14:57.)
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(10:28) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 39-D.Woodhead. 39-D.Woodhead up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(9:37) 8-R.Longwell 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(8:14) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 19-B.Tate for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 237th career TD pass, ties Jim Kelly for 17th place all-time. NE 19-Tate 1st career TD reception.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(2:30) 42-B.Green-Ellis left tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(7:31) MIN 7-Jackson now at QB. 7-T.Jackson pass short right to 38-N.Tahi for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-T.Jackson pass to 12-P.Harvin is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(2:00) 63-D.Connolly reported in as eligible. 42-B.Green-Ellis right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 42-Green-Ellis 1st career multi-TD game. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
NENew England PatriotsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 15:00TD APA. PetersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 1
- Score
- 6-0
(15:00) 62-R.Cook reported in as eligible. 28-A.Peterson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. New England challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 14:57.)
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 14:57XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 7-0
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 10:28TD DWD. WoodheadPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 3
- Score
- 7-6
(10:28) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 39-D.Woodhead. 39-D.Woodhead up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 10:25XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 9:37FG RLR. LongwellPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 5
- Score
- 10-7
(9:37) 8-R.Longwell 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 8:14TD BTB. TatePoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 65
- Score
- 10-13
(8:14) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 19-B.Tate for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 237th career TD pass, ties Jim Kelly for 17th place all-time. NE 19-Tate 1st career TD reception.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 7:59XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 10-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 2:30TD BGB. Green-EllisPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 13
- Score
- 10-20
(2:30) 42-B.Green-Ellis left tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 2:25XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 10-21
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 7:31TD NTN. TahiPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 1
- Score
- 16-21
(7:31) MIN 7-Jackson now at QB. 7-T.Jackson pass short right to 38-N.Tahi for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 7:26Safety Trishton JacksonPoints+2
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 18-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-T.Jackson pass to 12-P.Harvin is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 2:00TD BGB. Green-EllisPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 18-27
(2:00) 63-D.Connolly reported in as eligible. 42-B.Green-Ellis right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 42-Green-Ellis 1st career multi-TD game. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 1:56XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 18-28
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +10.51 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 2B. Favre · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +8.79 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 3B. Green-Ellis · New England Patriots · Rushing · +8.71 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 4B. Tate · New England Patriots · Receiving · +6.61 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play
- 5T. Gerhart · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.02 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 6A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.01 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 7D. Woodhead · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 8Trishton Jackson · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +2.23 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.25 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
T. Brady — NE · Passing
T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+10.51) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (+5.66 EPA): (8:14) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 19-B.Tate for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 237th career TD pass, ties Jim Kelly for 17th place all-time. NE 19-Tate 1st career TD reception.
Biggest single play (-6.61 EPA): B. Favre — (4:25) 4-B.Favre pass short right intended for 12-P.Harvin INTERCEPTED by 32-D.McCourty at NE 26. 32-D.McCourty to MIN 37 for 37 yards (83-J.Dugan).
Quarterback report card
B. Favre led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings) · 35 dropbacks · 62.9% completion · +7.6% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +8.79 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 27 dropbacks · 59.3% completion · -1.9% CPOE · +0.39 EPA/play · +10.51 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.093 | +0.230 |
| Offensive success rate | 55.8% | 46.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.250 | +0.389 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.195 | +0.226 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.230 | -0.093 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.5% | 44.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.23 vs +0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.09 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: +0.23 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: 10 drives, +7.96 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 10 drives, +16.32 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson
- New England Patriots — D. Woodhead
- New England Patriots — B. Tate (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — B. Green-Ellis
- Minnesota Vikings — N. Tahi (Trishton Jackson pass)
- New England Patriots — B. Green-Ellis
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q2 15:00); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 14:57) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIN 3 (Q2 10:28) — (10:28) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 39-D.Woodhead. 39-D.Woodhead up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 10:25) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the NE 5 (Q3 9:37) — (9:37) 8-R.Longwell 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIN 65 (Q3 8:14); New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 7:59) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIN 13 (Q3 2:30) — (2:30) 42-B.Green-Ellis left tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 2:25) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 8–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q4 7:31) — (7:31) MIN 7-Jackson now at QB. 7-T.Jackson pass short right to 38-N.Tahi for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings registered a safety from the NE 2 (Q4 7:26) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-T.Jackson pass to 12-P.Harvin is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q4 2:00); New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 1:56) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q3 8:14) — (8:14) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 19-B.Tate for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 237th career TD pass, ties Jim Kelly for 17th place all-time. NE 19-Tate 1st career TD reception.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 4:25) — (4:25) 4-B.Favre pass short right intended for 12-P.Harvin INTERCEPTED by 32-D.McCourty at NE 26. 32-D.McCourty to MIN 37 for 37 yards (83-J.Dugan).
- New England Patriots (Q4 4:02) — (4:02) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 39-D.Woodhead to MIN 40 for 16 yards (96-B.Robison).
- New England Patriots (Q2 10:28) — (10:28) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 39-D.Woodhead. 39-D.Woodhead up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 1:07) — (1:07) 62-R.Cook reported in as eligible. 28-A.Peterson right guard to NE 3 for -2 yards (96-J.Cunningham, 55-B.Spikes).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 4:25) — (4:25) 4-B.Favre pass short right intended for 12-P.Harvin INTERCEPTED by 32-D.McCourty at NE 26. 32-D.McCourty to MIN 37 for 37 yards (83-J.Dugan).
- New England Patriots (Q3 8:14) — (8:14) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 19-B.Tate for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 237th career TD pass, ties Jim Kelly for 17th place all-time. NE 19-Tate 1st career TD reception.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 1:07) — (1:07) 62-R.Cook reported in as eligible. 28-A.Peterson right guard to NE 3 for -2 yards (96-J.Cunningham, 55-B.Spikes).
- New England Patriots (Q4 3:25) — (3:25) 42-B.Green-Ellis left end pushed ob at MIN 1 for 26 yards (20-M.Williams). NE 42-Green-Ellis 2nd career 100-yard game.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · NE 1 · Score 6-0
(15:00) 62-R.Cook reported in as eligible. 28-A.Peterson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. New England challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 14:57.) - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 14:57 · NE 2 · Score 7-0
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 10:28 · MIN 3 · Score 7-6
(10:28) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 39-D.Woodhead. 39-D.Woodhead up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 10:25 · MIN 2 · Score 7-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 9:37 · NE 5 · Score 10-7
(9:37) 8-R.Longwell 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 8:14 · MIN 65 · Score 10-13
(8:14) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 19-B.Tate for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 237th career TD pass, ties Jim Kelly for 17th place all-time. NE 19-Tate 1st career TD reception. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 7:59 · MIN 2 · Score 10-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 2:30 · MIN 13 · Score 10-20
(2:30) 42-B.Green-Ellis left tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 2:25 · MIN 2 · Score 10-21
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 7:31 · NE 1 · Score 16-21
(7:31) MIN 7-Jackson now at QB. 7-T.Jackson pass short right to 38-N.Tahi for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings Safety (+2) — Q4 7:26 · NE 2 · Score 18-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-T.Jackson pass to 12-P.Harvin is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · MIN 2 · Score 18-27
(2:00) 63-D.Connolly reported in as eligible. 42-B.Green-Ellis right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 42-Green-Ellis 1st career multi-TD game. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plan - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 1:56 · MIN 2 · Score 18-28
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) 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 New England Patriots on 2010-10-31?
The New England Patriots beat the Minnesota Vikings 28-18 in Week 8, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs New England Patriots?
Q2: Minnesota Vikings 7, New England Patriots 7; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 3, New England Patriots 14; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 8, New England Patriots 7; Final: Minnesota Vikings 18, New England Patriots 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs New England Patriots?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q2 15:00) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Woodhead (Q2 10:28) New England Patriots touchdown — B. Tate (T. Brady pass) (Q3 8:14) New England Patriots touchdown — B. Green-Ellis (Q3 2:30) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — N. Tahi (T. Jackson pass) (Q4 7:31) New England Patriots touchdown — B. Green-Ellis (Q4 2:00) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q3 9:37, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs New England Patriots?
B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings), 62.9% completion, +7.6% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +8.79 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 59.3% completion, -1.9% CPOE, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +10.51 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs New England Patriots?
T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.51 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (+5.66 EPA): (8:14) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 19-B.Tate for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 237th career TD pass, ties Jim Kelly for 17th place all-time. NE 19-Tate 1st career TD reception..
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L
New England Patriots
Entered 5-1 Now 6-1 W
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