Quick answer
- Winner
- Baltimore Ravens
- Final score
- Baltimore Ravens 29–26 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 3–7 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Cordarrelle Patterson
- Top passer
- Joe Flacco
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:01) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right to 84-C.Patterson for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2013-12-08
Game summary
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Minnesota Vikings 29–26 on 2013-12-08. Cordarrelle Patterson posted a game-high +8.41 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 42 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 26 |
 Baltimore Ravens | 7 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 29 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings(4:20) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 84-E.Dickson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(4:33) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
(12:07) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
(14:28) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short middle to 81-J.Simpson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(2:07) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 88-D.Pitta for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-J.Flacco pass to 82-T.Smith is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(1:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 32-T.Gerhart up the middle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
3-B.Walsh kicks 42 yards from MIN 35 to BAL 23. 12-J.Jones for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(1:01) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right to 84-C.Patterson for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
(:09) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 14-M.Brown for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
BALBaltimore RavensFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q1 4:20TD EDE. DicksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 0-6
(4:20) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 84-E.Dickson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q1 4:14XP Justin TuckerPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 0-7
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 4:33FG BWB. WalshPoints+3
- Yard line
- BAL 21
- Score
- 3-7
(4:33) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 12:07FG BWB. WalshPoints+3
- Yard line
- BAL 22
- Score
- 6-7
(12:07) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 14:28TD John SimpsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BAL 8
- Score
- 12-7
(14:28) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short middle to 81-J.Simpson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 2:07TD DPD. PittaPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 12-13
(2:07) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 88-D.Pitta for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 2:05Safety Joe FlaccoPoints+2
- Yard line
- MIN 7
- Score
- 12-15
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-J.Flacco pass to 82-T.Smith is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 1:45TD TGT. GerhartPoints+6
- Yard line
- BAL 41
- Score
- 18-15
(1:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 32-T.Gerhart up the middle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 1:27XP BWB. WalshPoints+1
- Yard line
- BAL 2
- Score
- 19-15
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 1:27TD Justin JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 35
- Score
- 19-21
3-B.Walsh kicks 42 yards from MIN 35 to BAL 23. 12-J.Jones for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 1:16XP Justin TuckerPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 19-22
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 1:01TD Cordarrelle PattersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BAL 79
- Score
- 25-22
(1:01) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right to 84-C.Patterson for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 0:45XP BWB. WalshPoints+1
- Yard line
- BAL 2
- Score
- 26-22
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 0:09TD Montaric BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 9
- Score
- 26-28
(:09) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 14-M.Brown for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 0:04XP Justin TuckerPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 26-29
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Cordarrelle Patterson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +8.41 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
- 2M. Cassel · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +7.42 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 3John Simpson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.30 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 4Montaric Brown · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +6.27 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 5D. Pitta · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.00 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 6Justin Jones · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.83 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 7J. Carlson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.78 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 8
Rashee Rice · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.02 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.00 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
Cordarrelle Patterson — MIN · Receiving
Cordarrelle Patterson posted the highest total EPA (+8.41) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.20 EPA per play.
Cordarrelle Patterson's top snap (+6.87 EPA): (1:01) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right to 84-C.Patterson for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Joe Flacco led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 56 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -4.0% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -1.10 total EPA
- M. Cassel (Minnesota Vikings) · 41 dropbacks · 41.5% completion · -15.3% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +7.42 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.025 | +0.023 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.2% | 47.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.181 | -0.020 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.301 | -0.300 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.023 | -0.025 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.9% | 62.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Minnesota Vikings +0.03, Baltimore Ravens +0.02) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.03 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: +0.02 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: 16 drives, +2.38 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 16 drives, +2.19 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Baltimore Ravens — E. Dickson (Joe Flacco pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — John Simpson (M. Cassel pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — D. Pitta (Joe Flacco pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — T. Gerhart
- Baltimore Ravens — Justin Jones
- Minnesota Vikings — Cordarrelle Patterson (M. Cassel pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — Montaric Brown (Joe Flacco pass)
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh
- Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q1 4:20) — (4:20) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 84-E.Dickson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 4:14) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the BAL 21 (Q2 4:33) — (4:33) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the BAL 22 (Q3 12:07) — (12:07) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke..
The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 22–20. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the BAL 8 (Q4 14:28) — (14:28) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short middle to 81-J.Simpson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q4 2:07) — (2:07) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 88-D.Pitta for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens registered a safety from the MIN 7 (Q4 2:05) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-J.Flacco pass to 82-T.Smith is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the BAL 41 (Q4 1:45) — (1:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 32-T.Gerhart up the middle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 1:27) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the MIN 35 (Q4 1:27); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 1:16) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the BAL 79 (Q4 1:01) — (1:01) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right to 84-C.Patterson for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 0:45) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the MIN 9 (Q4 0:09); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 0:04) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 1:01) — (1:01) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right to 84-C.Patterson for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 1:27) — 3-B.Walsh kicks 42 yards from MIN 35 to BAL 23. 12-J.Jones for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:09) — (:09) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 14-M.Brown for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 1:45) — (1:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 32-T.Gerhart up the middle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 1:09) — (1:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right intended for 84-E.Dickson INTERCEPTED by 34-A.Sendejo at BAL 34. 34-A.Sendejo to BAL 33 for 1 yard (84-E.Dickson). Penalty on BAL-60-E.Monroe, O
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 1:01) — (1:01) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right to 84-C.Patterson for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 1:27) — 3-B.Walsh kicks 42 yards from MIN 35 to BAL 23. 12-J.Jones for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 1:09) — (1:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right intended for 84-E.Dickson INTERCEPTED by 34-A.Sendejo at BAL 34. 34-A.Sendejo to BAL 33 for 1 yard (84-E.Dickson). Penalty on BAL-60-E.Monroe, O
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 1:45) — (1:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 32-T.Gerhart up the middle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 4:20 · MIN 1 · Score 0-6
(4:20) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 84-E.Dickson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 4:14 · MIN 2 · Score 0-7
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 4:33 · BAL 21 · Score 3-7
(4:33) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 12:07 · BAL 22 · Score 6-7
(12:07) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 14:28 · BAL 8 · Score 12-7
(14:28) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short middle to 81-J.Simpson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 2:07 · MIN 1 · Score 12-13
(2:07) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 88-D.Pitta for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens Safety (+2) — Q4 2:05 · MIN 7 · Score 12-15
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-J.Flacco pass to 82-T.Smith is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 1:45 · BAL 41 · Score 18-15
(1:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 32-T.Gerhart up the middle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 1:27 · BAL 2 · Score 19-15
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 1:27 · MIN 35 · Score 19-21
3-B.Walsh kicks 42 yards from MIN 35 to BAL 23. 12-J.Jones for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 1:16 · MIN 2 · Score 19-22
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 1:01 · BAL 79 · Score 25-22
(1:01) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right to 84-C.Patterson for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 0:45 · BAL 2 · Score 26-22
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 0:09 · MIN 9 · Score 26-28
(:09) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 14-M.Brown for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 0:04 · MIN 2 · Score 26-29
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Baltimore Ravens earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Cordarrelle Patterson (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Joe Flacco (BAL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Baltimore Ravens on 2013-12-08?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Minnesota Vikings 29-26 in Week 14, 2013.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 0, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 3, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 3, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 20, Baltimore Ravens 22; Final: Minnesota Vikings 26, Baltimore Ravens 29.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Baltimore Ravens?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — E. Dickson (J. Flacco pass) (Q1 4:20) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Simpson (M. Cassel pass) (Q4 14:28) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — D. Pitta (J. Flacco pass) (Q4 2:07) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — T. Gerhart (Q4 1:45) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Jones (Q4 1:27) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Patterson (M. Cassel pass) (Q4 1:01) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Brown (J. Flacco pass) (Q4 0:09) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q2 4:33, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q3 12:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Baltimore Ravens?
Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 50.0% completion, -4.0% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -1.10 total passing EPA. M. Cassel (Minnesota Vikings), 41.5% completion, -15.3% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +7.42 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Baltimore Ravens?
Cordarrelle Patterson (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.41 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+6.87 EPA): (1:01) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right to 84-C.Patterson for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Minnesota Vikings vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Baltimore Ravens won 29-26 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 3-8 Now 3-9 L
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 6-6 Now 7-6 W
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