Vikings 33–26 Commanders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 16, 2011

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Washington Commanders?

J. Webb (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.06 total EPA on Passing plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.61 EPA): (11:55) (Shotgun) 14-J.Webb pass deep middle to 12-P.Harvin to WAS 36 for 36 yards (26-J.Wilson)..

Quick answer

Winner: Minnesota Vikings
Final score: Minnesota Vikings 33–26 Washington Commanders
Halftime: Tied 10–10 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jeremiah Webb
Top passer: R. Grossman
Biggest EPA play: (8:42) 8-R.Grossman sacked at WAS 23 for -5 yards (96-B.Robison). FUMBLES (96-B.Robison), …
Game date: 2011-12-24

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Washington Commanders 33–26 on 2011-12-24. Jeremiah Webb posted a game-high +9.06 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 23 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Minnesota Vikings	3	7	13	10	0	33
Washington Commanders	0	10	10	6	0	26

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

MINMinnesota Vikings

+3WAS 18

+3MIN 35

WAS 17

+3MIN 28

WASWashington Commanders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 7:16FG
RLR. Longwell
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 18
Score
3-0
(7:16) 8-R.Longwell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 15:00TD
APA. Peterson
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 1
Score
9-0
(15:00) 98-L.Guion reported in as eligible. 28-A.Peterson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 14:56XP
RLR. Longwell
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
10-0
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 10:49TD
DSD. Stallworth
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 5
Score
10-6
(10:49) 8-R.Grossman pass short middle to 19-D.Stallworth for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIN-41-M.Raymond was injured during the play.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 10:46XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
10-7
4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 1:07FG
Graham Gano
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 8
Score
10-10
(1:07) 4-G.Gano 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 10:47FG
Graham Gano
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 35
Score
10-13
(10:47) 4-G.Gano 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 9:30TD
Jeremiah Webb
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 9
Score
16-13
(9:30) 14-J.Webb right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 9:23XP
RLR. Longwell
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
17-13
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 6:03TD
JGJ. Gaffney
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 4
Score
17-19
(6:03) 8-R.Grossman pass short middle to 10-J.Gaffney for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 5:57XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
17-20
4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 2:48TD
KRK. Rudolph
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 17
Score
23-20
(2:48) 14-J.Webb pass deep right to 82-K.Rudolph for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 12:45FG
Graham Gano
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 7
Score
23-23
(12:45) 4-G.Gano 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 10:13TD
Pressley Harvin
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 8
Score
29-23
(10:13) (Shotgun) 14-J.Webb pass short right to 12-P.Harvin for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 10:06XP
RLR. Longwell
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
30-23
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 4:10FG
RLR. Longwell
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 5
Score
33-23
(4:10) 8-R.Longwell 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 1:30FG
Graham Gano
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 28
Score
33-26
(1:30) 4-G.Gano 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jeremiah Webb · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +9.06 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
2Pressley Harvin · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +8.29 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
3J. Gaffney · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +7.66 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
4E. Royster · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +6.21 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
5T. Gerhart · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +5.19 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
6D. Stallworth · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.48 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
7Jeremiah Webb · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +3.44 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
8K. Rudolph · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.30 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.65 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 (+9.06) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.51 EPA per play.

Jeremiah Webb's top snap (+3.61 EPA): (11:55) (Shotgun) 14-J.Webb pass deep middle to 12-P.Harvin to WAS 36 for 36 yards (26-J.Wilson).

Biggest single play (-5.73 EPA): R. Grossman — (8:42) 8-R.Grossman sacked at WAS 23 for -5 yards (96-B.Robison). FUMBLES (96-B.Robison), RECOVERED by MIN-96-B.Robison at WAS 20. 96-B.Robison to WAS 20 for no gain (45-M.Sellers).

Quarterback report card

R. Grossman led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

R. Grossman (Washington Commanders) · 44 dropbacks · 59.1% completion · -0.3% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.79 total EPA
C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings) · 17 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · -3.8% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +3.01 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Minnesota Vikings	Washington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play	+0.190	+0.055
Offensive success rate	46.8%	50.6%
Pass EPA/play	+0.525	-0.063
Rush EPA/play	+0.115	+0.124
Defensive EPA/play	-0.055	-0.190
Defensive success rate	49.4%	53.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs +0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Minnesota Vikings: +0.19 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
Washington Commanders: +0.06 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)

Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, +14.99 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 11 drives, +4.75 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (Q2 15:00)
Washington Commanders — D. Stallworth (R. Grossman pass) (Q2 10:49)
Minnesota Vikings — Jeremiah Webb (Q3 9:30)
Washington Commanders — J. Gaffney (R. Grossman pass) (Q3 6:03)
Minnesota Vikings — K. Rudolph (Jeremiah Webb pass) (Q3 2:48)
Minnesota Vikings — Pressley Harvin (Jeremiah Webb pass) (Q4 10:13)

Field goals

Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell (Q1 7:16)
Washington Commanders — Graham Gano (Q2 1:07)
Washington Commanders — Graham Gano (Q3 10:47)
Washington Commanders — Graham Gano (Q4 12:45)
Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell (Q4 4:10)
Washington Commanders — Graham Gano (Q4 1:30)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the WAS 18 (Q1 7:16) — (7:16) 8-R.Longwell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-4-C.Kluwe..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 98-L.Guion reported in as eligible. 28-A.Peterson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 14:56) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the MIN 5 (Q2 10:49) — (10:49) 8-R.Grossman pass short middle to 19-D.Stallworth for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIN-41-M.Raymond was injured during the play.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 10:46) — 4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the MIN 8 (Q2 1:07) — (1:07) 4-G.Gano 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 13–10. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the MIN 35 (Q3 10:47) — (10:47) 4-G.Gano 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the WAS 9 (Q3 9:30) — (9:30) 14-J.Webb right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 9:23) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the MIN 4 (Q3 6:03) — (6:03) 8-R.Grossman pass short middle to 10-J.Gaffney for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 5:57) — 4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the WAS 17 (Q3 2:48) — (2:48) 14-J.Webb pass deep right to 82-K.Rudolph for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–6. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the MIN 7 (Q4 12:45) — (12:45) 4-G.Gano 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the WAS 8 (Q4 10:13) — (10:13) (Shotgun) 14-J.Webb pass short right to 12-P.Harvin for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 10:06) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the WAS 5 (Q4 4:10) — (4:10) 8-R.Longwell 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the MIN 28 (Q4 1:30) — (1:30) 4-G.Gano 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Minnesota Vikings (Q4 11:55) — (11:55) (Shotgun) 14-J.Webb pass deep middle to 12-P.Harvin to WAS 36 for 36 yards (26-J.Wilson). [WPA +17.6% · EPA +3.61]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 10:13) — (10:13) (Shotgun) 14-J.Webb pass short right to 12-P.Harvin for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.3% · EPA +2.11]
Minnesota Vikings (Q3 10:33) — (10:33) 32-T.Gerhart left guard to WAS 8 for 67 yards (26-J.Wilson). FUMBLES (26-J.Wilson), ball out of bounds at WAS 8. [WPA +17.1% · EPA +4.60]
Washington Commanders (Q1 8:42) — (8:42) 8-R.Grossman sacked at WAS 23 for -5 yards (96-B.Robison). FUMBLES (96-B.Robison), RECOVERED by MIN-96-B.Robison at WAS 20. 96-B.Robison to WAS 20 for no gain (45-M.Sellers). [WPA -17.0% · EPA -5.73]
Washington Commanders (Q3 0:33) — (:33) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman pass short right to 10-J.Gaffney pushed ob at MIN 27 for 29 yards (33-J.Sanford). Penalty on MIN-52-C.Greenway, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +15.6% · EPA +2.50]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Washington Commanders (Q1 8:42) — (8:42) 8-R.Grossman sacked at WAS 23 for -5 yards (96-B.Robison). FUMBLES (96-B.Robison), RECOVERED by MIN-96-B.Robison at WAS 20. 96-B.Robison to WAS 20 for no gain (45-M.Sellers). [WPA -17.0% · EPA -5.73]
Washington Commanders (Q4 7:42) — (7:42) 8-R.Grossman pass deep middle intended for 89-S.Moss INTERCEPTED by 41-M.Raymond at MIN 45. 41-M.Raymond pushed ob at WAS 24 for 31 yards (89-S.Moss). [WPA -11.2% · EPA -5.31]
Minnesota Vikings (Q3 10:33) — (10:33) 32-T.Gerhart left guard to WAS 8 for 67 yards (26-J.Wilson). FUMBLES (26-J.Wilson), ball out of bounds at WAS 8. [WPA +17.1% · EPA +4.60]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 11:55) — (11:55) (Shotgun) 14-J.Webb pass deep middle to 12-P.Harvin to WAS 36 for 36 yards (26-J.Wilson). [WPA +17.6% · EPA +3.61]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 7:16 · WAS 18 · Score 3-0
(7:16) 8-R.Longwell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · WAS 1 · Score 9-0
(15:00) 98-L.Guion reported in as eligible. 28-A.Peterson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 14:56 · WAS 2 · Score 10-0
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 10:49 · MIN 5 · Score 10-6
(10:49) 8-R.Grossman pass short middle to 19-D.Stallworth for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIN-41-M.Raymond was injured during the play.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 10:46 · MIN 2 · Score 10-7
4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 1:07 · MIN 8 · Score 10-10
(1:07) 4-G.Gano 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 10:47 · MIN 35 · Score 10-13
(10:47) 4-G.Gano 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 9:30 · WAS 9 · Score 16-13
(9:30) 14-J.Webb right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 9:23 · WAS 2 · Score 17-13
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 6:03 · MIN 4 · Score 17-19
(6:03) 8-R.Grossman pass short middle to 10-J.Gaffney for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 5:57 · MIN 2 · Score 17-20
4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 2:48 · WAS 17 · Score 23-20
(2:48) 14-J.Webb pass deep right to 82-K.Rudolph for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 12:45 · MIN 7 · Score 23-23
(12:45) 4-G.Gano 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 10:13 · WAS 8 · Score 29-23
(10:13) (Shotgun) 14-J.Webb pass short right to 12-P.Harvin for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 10:06 · WAS 2 · Score 30-23
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 4:10 · WAS 5 · Score 33-23
(4:10) 8-R.Longwell 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 1:30 · MIN 28 · Score 33-26
(1:30) 4-G.Gano 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.

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.
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.
C. Ponder (MIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Washington Commanders on 2011-12-24?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Washington Commanders 33-26 in Week 16, 2011.

What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Washington Commanders?

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 3, Washington Commanders 0; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 7, Washington Commanders 10; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 13, Washington Commanders 10; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 10, Washington Commanders 6; Final: Minnesota Vikings 33, Washington Commanders 26.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Washington Commanders?

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q2 15:00) Washington Commanders touchdown — D. Stallworth (R. Grossman pass) (Q2 10:49) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Webb (Q3 9:30) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Gaffney (R. Grossman pass) (Q3 6:03) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Rudolph (J. Webb pass) (Q3 2:48) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — P. Harvin (J. Webb pass) (Q4 10:13) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q1 7:16, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — G. Gano (Q2 1:07, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — G. Gano (Q3 10:47, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — G. Gano (Q4 12:45, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q4 4:10, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — G. Gano (Q4 1:30, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Washington Commanders?

R. Grossman (Washington Commanders), 59.1% completion, -0.3% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.79 total passing EPA. C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings), 47.1% completion, -3.8% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +3.01 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Washington Commanders?

Jeremiah Webb (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.06 total EPA on Passing plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.61 EPA): (11:55) (Shotgun) 14-J.Webb pass deep middle to 12-P.Harvin to WAS 36 for 36 yards (26-J.Wilson)..

Was Minnesota Vikings vs Washington Commanders a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Minnesota Vikings won 33-26 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 2-12 Now 3-12 W

Washington Commanders

Entered 5-9 Now 5-10 L

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