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NFL · Week 12 · November 24, 2013 · 12 min read

Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers: 2013 Week 12 Recap

Vikings and Packers tie 26–26 in Week 12

M.Flynn led Fantasy Impact as Vikings played in a 26–26 Week 12 finish.

Minnesota Vikings 26 2–8
Final 26–26
Green Bay Packers 26 5–5
Halftime
Minnesota Vikings 13–7 Green Bay Packers
Top passer
M. Flynn
FantasyHQ MVP
M.Flynn
Game date
November 24, 2013

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • T.Gerhart 8 CAR · 91 YDS +5.7 Fantasy Impact
  • John Simpson
    John Simpson 2 REC · 54 YDS +4.7 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Ellison 2 REC · 26 YDS · 1 TD +3.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • M.Flynn 21/44 · 243 YDS · 1 TD +10.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Justin Jones
    Justin Jones 7 REC · 80 YDS +2.7 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Kuhn 2 REC · 29 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
Minnesota Vikings 26–26 Green Bay Packers
Halftime
Minnesota Vikings 13–7 Green Bay Packers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
M. Flynn
Top passer
M. Flynn
Biggest EPA play
(9:43) 7-C.Ponder pass short middle to 28-A.Peterson to GB 44 for 3 yards (50-A.Hawk). FUM…
Game date
2013-11-24

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 26–26 on 2013-11-24. M. Flynn posted a game-high +10.27 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 19 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4OTT
Minnesota Vikings31073326
Green Bay Packers70016326

Scoring Map

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

MINMinnesota Vikings
GBGreen Bay Packers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 5:06TD
    STS. Tolzien

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 6
    Score
    0-6

    (5:06) 16-S.Tolzien left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 4:59XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    0-7

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  3. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 1:41FG
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 18
    Score
    3-7

    (1:41) 3-B.Walsh 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.

  4. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 4:28FG
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 29
    Score
    6-7

    (4:28) 3-B.Walsh 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.

  5. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 0:53TD
    APA. Peterson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 1
    Score
    12-7

    (:53) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 0:50XP
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    13-7

    3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.

  7. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 8:29TD
    RER. Ellison

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 12
    Score
    19-7

    (8:29) 7-C.Ponder pass short right to 40-R.Ellison for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 8:22XP
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    20-7

    3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.

  9. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 14:24FG
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 11
    Score
    23-7

    (14:24) 3-B.Walsh 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.

  10. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 11:47TD
    ELE. Lacy

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 3
    Score
    23-13

    (11:47) (Shotgun) 27-E.Lacy up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 3:33TD
    JBJ. Boykin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 6
    Score
    23-19

    (3:33) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short right to 11-J.Boykin for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 3:30XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    23-20

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  13. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 0:50FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 9
    Score
    23-23

    (:50) 2-M.Crosby 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  14. GBGreen Bay Packers
    OT 10:28FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    23-26

    (10:28) 2-M.Crosby 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  15. MINMinnesota Vikings
    OT 3:54FG
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 17
    Score
    26-26

    (3:54) 3-B.Walsh 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1M. Flynn · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +10.27 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  2. 2T. Gerhart · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +5.67 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
  3. 3John SimpsonJohn Simpson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.73 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
  4. 4R. Ellison · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.37 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play
  5. 5A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +2.98 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
  6. 6Justin JonesJustin Jones · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.67 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
  7. 7J. Kuhn · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.24 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
  8. 8J. Carlson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.22 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.44 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

M. Flynn — GB · Passing

M. Flynn posted the highest total EPA (+10.27) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.23 EPA per play.

M. Flynn's top snap (+3.64 EPA): (1:17) (No Huddle) 10-M.Flynn pass deep left to 89-J.Jones to MIN 12 for 28 yards (35-M.Sherels) [57-A.Cole]. Penalty on MIN-97-E.Griffen, Defensive Offside, declined.

Biggest single play (-4.73 EPA): C. Ponder — (9:43) 7-C.Ponder pass short middle to 28-A.Peterson to GB 44 for 3 yards (50-A.Hawk). FUMBLES (50-A.Hawk), RECOVERED by GB-55-A.Mulumba at GB 45. 55-A.Mulumba to GB 45 for no gain (7-C.Ponder).

Quarterback report card

M. Flynn led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • M. Flynn (Green Bay Packers) · 44 dropbacks · 47.7% completion · +3.5% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +10.27 total EPA
  • C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings) · 38 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · +7.4% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.18 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatMinnesota VikingsGreen Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play+0.147+0.091
Offensive success rate51.0%41.2%
Pass EPA/play+0.031+0.086
Rush EPA/play+0.164+0.150
Defensive EPA/play-0.091-0.147
Defensive success rate58.8%49.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs +0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Minnesota Vikings: +0.15 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: +0.09 EPA/play (72nd percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: 15 drives, +10.87 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Minnesota Vikings: 14 drives, +14.72 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Green Bay Packers — S. Tolzien (Q1 5:06)
  • Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (Q2 0:53)
  • Minnesota Vikings — R. Ellison (C. Ponder pass) (Q3 8:29)
  • Green Bay Packers — E. Lacy (Q4 11:47)
  • Green Bay Packers — J. Boykin (M. Flynn pass) (Q4 3:33)

Field goals

  • Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (Q1 1:41)
  • Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (Q2 4:28)
  • Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (Q4 14:24)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q4 0:50)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (OT 10:28)
  • Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (OT 3:54)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–3. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 6 (Q1 5:06) — (5:06) 16-S.Tolzien left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 4:59) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 18 (Q1 1:41) — (1:41) 3-B.Walsh 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke..

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 29 (Q2 4:28) — (4:28) 3-B.Walsh 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q2 0:53) — (:53) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 0:50) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 12 (Q3 8:29) — (8:29) 7-C.Ponder pass short right to 40-R.Ellison for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 8:22) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 16–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 11 (Q4 14:24) — (14:24) 3-B.Walsh 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 3 (Q4 11:47) — (11:47) (Shotgun) 27-E.Lacy up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 6 (Q4 3:33) — (3:33) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short right to 11-J.Boykin for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 3:30) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 9 (Q4 0:50) — (:50) 2-M.Crosby 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

Overtime: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 2 (OT 10:28) — (10:28) 2-M.Crosby 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 17 (OT 3:54) — (3:54) 3-B.Walsh 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Green Bay Packers (OT 0:07) — (:07) 8-T.Masthay punts 39 yards to MIN 34, Center-61-B.Goode, fair catch by 35-M.Sherels. [WPA +96.8% · EPA +0.01]
  • Minnesota Vikings (OT 2:07) — (2:07) 18-J.Locke punts 46 yards to GB 10, Center-46-C.Loeffler, fair catch by 33-M.Hyde. [WPA +63.4% · EPA -0.20]
  • Minnesota Vikings (OT 0:01) — (:01) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 84-C.Patterson to GB 45 for 21 yards (24-J.Bush). [WPA +48.2% · EPA -0.03]
  • Green Bay Packers (OT 3:33) — (3:33) 8-T.Masthay punts 40 yards to MIN 39, Center-61-B.Goode, fair catch by 35-M.Sherels. [WPA +47.3% · EPA -0.30]
  • Green Bay Packers (OT 10:28) — (10:28) 2-M.Crosby 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. [WPA -43.2% · EPA +0.05]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 9:43) — (9:43) 7-C.Ponder pass short middle to 28-A.Peterson to GB 44 for 3 yards (50-A.Hawk). FUMBLES (50-A.Hawk), RECOVERED by GB-55-A.Mulumba at GB 45. 55-A.Mulumba to GB 45 for no gain (7-C.Ponder). [WPA -12.2% · EPA -4.73]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 1:17) — (1:17) (No Huddle) 10-M.Flynn pass deep left to 89-J.Jones to MIN 12 for 28 yards (35-M.Sherels) [57-A.Cole]. Penalty on MIN-97-E.Griffen, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +32.8% · EPA +3.64]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 3:33) — (3:33) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short right to 11-J.Boykin for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.7% · EPA +3.05]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 12:21) — (12:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass incomplete deep right to 89-J.Jones. PENALTY on MIN-35-M.Sherels, Defensive Pass Interference, 35 yards, enforced at 50 - No Play. [WPA +3.0% · EPA +3.00]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 5:06 · MIN 6 · Score 0-6
    (5:06) 16-S.Tolzien left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 4:59 · MIN 2 · Score 0-7
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  3. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 1:41 · GB 18 · Score 3-7
    (1:41) 3-B.Walsh 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
  4. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 4:28 · GB 29 · Score 6-7
    (4:28) 3-B.Walsh 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
  5. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 0:53 · GB 1 · Score 12-7
    (:53) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 0:50 · GB 2 · Score 13-7
    3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
  7. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 8:29 · GB 12 · Score 19-7
    (8:29) 7-C.Ponder pass short right to 40-R.Ellison for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 8:22 · GB 2 · Score 20-7
    3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
  9. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 14:24 · GB 11 · Score 23-7
    (14:24) 3-B.Walsh 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
  10. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 11:47 · MIN 3 · Score 23-13
    (11:47) (Shotgun) 27-E.Lacy up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 3:33 · MIN 6 · Score 23-19
    (3:33) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short right to 11-J.Boykin for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 3:30 · MIN 2 · Score 23-20
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  13. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 0:50 · MIN 9 · Score 23-23
    (:50) 2-M.Crosby 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  14. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — OT 10:28 · MIN 2 · Score 23-26
    (10:28) 2-M.Crosby 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  15. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — OT 3:54 · GB 17 · Score 26-26
    (3:54) 3-B.Walsh 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.

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.
  • M. Flynn (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • M. Flynn (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?

The game ended in a 26-26 tie in Week 12, 2013 on 2013-11-24.

What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 3, Green Bay Packers 7; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 10, Green Bay Packers 0; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 7, Green Bay Packers 0; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 3, Green Bay Packers 16; Q5: Minnesota Vikings 3, Green Bay Packers 3; Final: Minnesota Vikings 26, Green Bay Packers 26.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?

Green Bay Packers touchdown — S. Tolzien (Q1 5:06) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q2 0:53) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — R. Ellison (C. Ponder pass) (Q3 8:29) Green Bay Packers touchdown — E. Lacy (Q4 11:47) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Boykin (M. Flynn pass) (Q4 3:33) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q1 1:41, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q2 4:28, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q4 14:24, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 0:50, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (OT 10:28, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (OT 3:54, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?

M. Flynn (Green Bay Packers), 47.7% completion, +3.5% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +10.27 total passing EPA. C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings), 55.3% completion, +7.4% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.18 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?

M. Flynn (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.27 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (+3.64 EPA): (1:17) (No Huddle) 10-M.Flynn pass deep left to 89-J.Jones to MIN 12 for 28 yards (35-M.Sherels) [57-A.Cole]. Penalty on MIN-97-E.Griffen, Defensive Offside, declined..

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 2-8 Now 2-8 T

Green Bay Packers

Entered 5-5 Now 5-5 T