Quick answer
- Winner
- Detroit Lions
- Final score
- Detroit Lions 34–28 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 14–31 Detroit Lions at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jeremiah Webb
- Top passer
- Matthew Stafford
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:34) (Shotgun) 14-J.Webb scrambles right end for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2011-12-11
Game summary
The Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 34–28 on 2011-12-11. Jeremiah Webb posted a game-high +6.82 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 28 | |
| 21 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Jeremiah Webb · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +6.82 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play - 2
T. Young · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.93 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play - 3
B. Pettigrew · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.64 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play - 4
T. Gerhart · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +4.31 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play - 5

Matthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +3.81 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play - 6
Pressley Harvin · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +3.54 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play - 7

Cornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play - 8
V. Shiancoe · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.12 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.16 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
Jeremiah Webb — MIN · Passing
Jeremiah Webb posted the highest total EPA (+6.82) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.22 EPA per play.
Jeremiah Webb's top snap (+7.03 EPA): (4:34) (Shotgun) 14-J.Webb scrambles right end for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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 Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 37 dropbacks · 54.1% completion · +3.2% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +3.81 total EPA
Jeremiah Webb (Minnesota Vikings) · 31 dropbacks · 38.7% completion · -10.6% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +6.82 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.062 | -0.031 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.0% | 43.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.219 | +0.103 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.212 | -0.246 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.031 | +0.062 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.1% | 52.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Minnesota Vikings -0.06, Detroit Lions -0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.06 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: -0.03 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 13 drives, -2.58 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, -6.12 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Detroit Lions — C. Ponder
Detroit Lions — T. Young (Matthew Stafford pass)
Detroit Lions — B. Pettigrew (Matthew Stafford pass)
Minnesota Vikings — V. Shiancoe (C. Ponder pass) 
Detroit Lions — Arian Smith
Minnesota Vikings — Pressley Harvin (C. Ponder pass) 
Minnesota Vikings — Jeremiah Webb
Minnesota Vikings — T. Gerhart (Jeremiah Webb pass)
Field goals
Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 21–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 90 (Q1 13:02) — (13:02) 7-C.Ponder sacked at MIN 2 for -8 yards (92-C.Avril). FUMBLES (92-C.Avril), RECOVERED by DET-55-S.Tulloch at MIN 0. TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 12:56) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 57 (Q1 9:54); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 9:45) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 12 (Q1 5:59) — (5:59) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 87-B.Pettigrew for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 5:54) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 7 (Q1 1:57) — (1:57) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 81-V.Shiancoe for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 1:51) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-4-C.Kluwe..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 79 (Q2 12:45) — (12:45) 7-C.Ponder pass short right intended for 85-G.Camarillo INTERCEPTED by 27-A.Smith at MIN 30. 27-A.Smith for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 12:33) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 6 (Q2 7:41) — (7:41) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short middle to 12-P.Harvin for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 7:36) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 12 (Q2 1:10) — (1:10) 4-J.Hanson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 65 (Q3 4:34) — (4:34) (Shotgun) 14-J.Webb scrambles right end for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 4:21) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-4-C.Kluwe..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 7 (Q4 12:21) — (12:21) 4-J.Hanson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q4 7:57) — (7:57) 98-L.Guion reported in as eligible. 14-J.Webb pass short left to 32-T.Gerhart for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 7:54) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-4-C.Kluwe..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:09) — (:09) 14-J.Webb sacked at DET 11 for -10 yards (54-D.Levy). FUMBLES (54-D.Levy), touched at DET 16, RECOVERED by DET-92-C.Avril at MIN 43.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 13:02) — (13:02) 7-C.Ponder sacked at MIN 2 for -8 yards (92-C.Avril). FUMBLES (92-C.Avril), RECOVERED by DET-55-S.Tulloch at MIN 0. TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:26) — (:26) (Shotgun) 14-J.Webb scrambles up the middle to DET 2 for 10 yards (92-C.Avril; 99-C.Williams).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 9:54) — (9:54) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 16-T.Young for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-B.Robison]. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 14-J.Webb pass incomplete short left to 12-P.Harvin.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 4:34) — (4:34) (Shotgun) 14-J.Webb scrambles right end for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 12:45) — (12:45) 7-C.Ponder pass short right intended for 85-G.Camarillo INTERCEPTED by 27-A.Smith at MIN 30. 27-A.Smith for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 13:02) — (13:02) 7-C.Ponder sacked at MIN 2 for -8 yards (92-C.Avril). FUMBLES (92-C.Avril), RECOVERED by DET-55-S.Tulloch at MIN 0. TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 9:54) — (9:54) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 16-T.Young for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-B.Robison]. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 13:02 · DET 90 · Score 0-6
(13:02) 7-C.Ponder sacked at MIN 2 for -8 yards (92-C.Avril). FUMBLES (92-C.Avril), RECOVERED by DET-55-S.Tulloch at MIN 0. TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 12:56 · MIN 2 · Score 0-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 9:54 · MIN 57 · Score 0-13
(9:54) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 16-T.Young for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-B.Robison]. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 9:45 · MIN 2 · Score 0-14
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 5:59 · MIN 12 · Score 0-20
(5:59) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 87-B.Pettigrew for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 5:54 · MIN 2 · Score 0-21
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 1:57 · DET 7 · Score 6-21
(1:57) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 81-V.Shiancoe for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 1:51 · DET 2 · Score 7-21
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 12:45 · DET 79 · Score 7-27
(12:45) 7-C.Ponder pass short right intended for 85-G.Camarillo INTERCEPTED by 27-A.Smith at MIN 30. 27-A.Smith for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 12:33 · MIN 2 · Score 7-28
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 7:41 · DET 6 · Score 13-28
(7:41) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short middle to 12-P.Harvin for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 7:36 · DET 2 · Score 14-28
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 1:10 · MIN 12 · Score 14-31
(1:10) 4-J.Hanson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 4:34 · DET 65 · Score 20-31
(4:34) (Shotgun) 14-J.Webb scrambles right end for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 4:21 · DET 2 · Score 21-31
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 12:21 · MIN 7 · Score 21-34
(12:21) 4-J.Hanson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 7:57 · DET 2 · Score 27-34
(7:57) 98-L.Guion reported in as eligible. 14-J.Webb pass short left to 32-T.Gerhart for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 7:54 · DET 2 · Score 28-34
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Jeremiah Webb (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Matthew Stafford (DET) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions on 2011-12-11?
The Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 34-28 in Week 14, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 7, Detroit Lions 21; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 7, Detroit Lions 10; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 7, Detroit Lions 0; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 7, Detroit Lions 3; Final: Minnesota Vikings 28, Detroit Lions 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Ponder (Q1 13:02) Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Young (M. Stafford pass) (Q1 9:54) Detroit Lions touchdown — B. Pettigrew (M. Stafford pass) (Q1 5:59) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — V. Shiancoe (C. Ponder pass) (Q1 1:57) Detroit Lions touchdown — A. Smith (Q2 12:45) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — P. Harvin (C. Ponder pass) (Q2 7:41) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Webb (Q3 4:34) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — T. Gerhart (J. Webb pass) (Q4 7:57) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q2 1:10, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q4 12:21, 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), 54.1% completion, +3.2% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +3.81 total passing EPA. Jeremiah Webb (Minnesota Vikings), 38.7% completion, -10.6% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +6.82 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?
Jeremiah Webb (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.82 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+7.03 EPA): (4:34) (Shotgun) 14-J.Webb scrambles right end for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Detroit Lions won 34-28 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 2-10 Now 2-11 L
Detroit Lions
Entered 7-5 Now 8-5 W