Quick answer
- Winner
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Final score
- Las Vegas Raiders 27–21 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Las Vegas Raiders 24–7 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Palmer
- Top passer
- C. Ponder
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:12) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass deep right intended for 12-P.Harvin INTERCEPTED by 27-M.…
- Game date
- 2011-11-20
Game summary
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Minnesota Vikings 27–21 on 2011-11-20. C. Palmer posted a game-high +5.06 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Las Vegas Raiders | 3 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LVLas Vegas Raiders(5:23) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
(1:01) 11-S.Janikowski 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(9:16) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 81-C.Schilens for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(1:23) 29-M.Bush up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(:12) 3-C.Palmer up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(:55) 11-S.Janikowski 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(15:00) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 12-P.Harvin for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
(5:12) 98-L.Guion reported in as eligible. 7-C.Ponder pass short right to 82-K.Rudolph for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 5:23TD APA. PetersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 12
- Score
- 0-6
(5:23) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 5:17XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 0-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 1:01FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 11
- Score
- 3-7
(1:01) 11-S.Janikowski 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 9:16TD CSC. SchilensPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 11
- Score
- 9-7
(9:16) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 81-C.Schilens for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 9:10XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 10-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 1:23TD MBM. BushPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 16-7
(1:23) 29-M.Bush up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 1:20XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 17-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 0:12TD CPC. PalmerPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 23-7
(:12) 3-C.Palmer up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 0:08XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 24-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 0:55FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 8
- Score
- 27-7
(:55) 11-S.Janikowski 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- LV 26
- Score
- 27-13
(15:00) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 12-P.Harvin for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 14:52XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 27-14
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 5:12TD KRK. RudolphPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 1
- Score
- 27-20
(5:12) 98-L.Guion reported in as eligible. 7-C.Ponder pass short right to 82-K.Rudolph for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 5:08XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 27-21
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Palmer · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +5.06 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 2D. Heyward-Bey · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.67 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 3C. Schilens · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.76 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
- 4V. Shiancoe · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.41 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 5K. Boss · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.75 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 6M. Bush · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 7C. Palmer · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +1.17 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 8B. Myers · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.14 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.38 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
C. Palmer — LV · Passing
C. Palmer posted the highest total EPA (+5.06) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.16 EPA per play.
C. Palmer's top snap (+3.26 EPA): (9:16) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 81-C.Schilens for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Biggest single play (-5.96 EPA): C. Ponder — (13:12) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass deep right intended for 12-P.Harvin INTERCEPTED by 27-M.Giordano at LV 5. 27-M.Giordano to LV 47 for 42 yards (40-J.Kleinsasser).
Quarterback report card
C. Ponder led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings) · 45 dropbacks · 42.2% completion · -6.3% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.87 total EPA
- C. Palmer (Las Vegas Raiders) · 31 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · +12.6% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +5.06 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.063 | -0.188 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.6% | 41.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.163 | -0.086 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.170 | -0.298 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.188 | +0.063 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.5% | 54.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Las Vegas Raiders generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.19), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Las Vegas Raiders: -0.06 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.19 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: 13 drives, -5.70 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 15 drives, -15.40 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson
- Las Vegas Raiders — C. Schilens (C. Palmer pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — M. Bush
- Las Vegas Raiders — C. Palmer
- Minnesota Vikings — Pressley Harvin (C. Ponder pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — K. Rudolph (C. Ponder pass)
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LV 12 (Q1 5:23) — (5:23) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 5:17) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the MIN 11 (Q1 1:01) — (1:01) 11-S.Janikowski 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 21–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the MIN 11 (Q2 9:16); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 9:10) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q2 1:23) — (1:23) 29-M.Bush up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 1:20) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q2 0:12) — (:12) 3-C.Palmer up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 0:08) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the MIN 8 (Q3 0:55) — (:55) 11-S.Janikowski 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LV 26 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 12-P.Harvin for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 14:52) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q4 5:12) — (5:12) 98-L.Guion reported in as eligible. 7-C.Ponder pass short right to 82-K.Rudolph for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 5:08) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 13:12) — (13:12) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass deep right intended for 12-P.Harvin INTERCEPTED by 27-M.Giordano at LV 5. 27-M.Giordano to LV 47 for 42 yards (40-J.Kleinsasser).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 7:34) — (7:34) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder scrambles right end to LV 36 for 17 yards (27-M.Giordano).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 9:16) — (9:16) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 81-C.Schilens for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 4:51) — (4:51) (Field Goal formation) 4-C.Kluwe up the middle to LV 43 for -12 yards (33-T.Branch).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 1:58) — (1:58) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass incomplete short middle to 12-P.Harvin.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 13:12) — (13:12) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass deep right intended for 12-P.Harvin INTERCEPTED by 27-M.Giordano at LV 5. 27-M.Giordano to LV 47 for 42 yards (40-J.Kleinsasser).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 6:05) — (6:05) 29-M.Bush up the middle to LV 41 for -3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by MIN-96-B.Robison at LV 38. 96-B.Robison to LV 38 for no gain (68-J.Veldheer).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 4:26) — (4:26) 7-C.Ponder pass short left intended for 84-M.Jenkins INTERCEPTED by 93-T.Kelly at MIN 25. 93-T.Kelly to MIN 24 for 1 yard (84-M.Jenkins).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 1:20) — 11-S.Janikowski kicks 61 yards from LV 35 to MIN 4. 27-L.Booker to MIN 19 for 15 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by LV-23-D.Van Dyke at MIN 16.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 5:23 · LV 12 · Score 0-6
(5:23) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 5:17 · LV 2 · Score 0-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 1:01 · MIN 11 · Score 3-7
(1:01) 11-S.Janikowski 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 9:16 · MIN 11 · Score 9-7
(9:16) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 81-C.Schilens for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 9:10 · MIN 2 · Score 10-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 1:23 · MIN 2 · Score 16-7
(1:23) 29-M.Bush up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 1:20 · MIN 2 · Score 17-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 0:12 · MIN 1 · Score 23-7
(:12) 3-C.Palmer up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 0:08 · MIN 2 · Score 24-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 0:55 · MIN 8 · Score 27-7
(:55) 11-S.Janikowski 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · LV 26 · Score 27-13
(15:00) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 12-P.Harvin for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 14:52 · LV 2 · Score 27-14
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 5:12 · LV 1 · Score 27-20
(5:12) 98-L.Guion reported in as eligible. 7-C.Ponder pass short right to 82-K.Rudolph for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 5:08 · LV 2 · Score 27-21
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Las Vegas Raiders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- C. Palmer (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- C. Ponder (MIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Minnesota Vikings on 2011-11-20?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Minnesota Vikings 27-21 in Week 11, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 21, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Minnesota Vikings 14; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 27, Minnesota Vikings 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q1 5:23) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — C. Schilens (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 9:16) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — M. Bush (Q2 1:23) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — C. Palmer (Q2 0:12) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — P. Harvin (C. Ponder pass) (Q4 15:00) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Rudolph (C. Ponder pass) (Q4 5:12) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 1:01, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q3 0:55, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Minnesota Vikings?
C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings), 42.2% completion, -6.3% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.87 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Las Vegas Raiders), 54.8% completion, +12.6% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +5.06 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Minnesota Vikings?
C. Palmer (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.06 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+3.26 EPA): (9:16) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 81-C.Schilens for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld..
Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 27-21 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 5-4 Now 6-4 W
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 2-7 Now 2-8 L
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