Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 30–7 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 24–7 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Edelman
- Top passer
- M. Cassel
- Biggest EPA play
- (:19) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 48 yard field goal is BLOCKED (95-Cha.Jones), Cente…
- Game date
- 2014-09-14
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Minnesota Vikings 30–7 on 2014-09-14. J. Edelman posted a game-high +6.76 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 10 | 14 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 30 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots(11:02) 16-M.Cassel pass short right to 44-M.Asiata for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
(6:57) (Run formation) 71-C.Fleming reported in as eligible. 22-S.Ridley left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(:36) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(9:34) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 11-J.Edelman for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-C.Greenway].
(Kick formation) 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(:19) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 48 yard field goal is BLOCKED (95-Cha.Jones), Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke, RECOVERED by NE-95-Cha.Jones at NE 42. 95-Cha.Jones for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(15:00) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski to NE 26 for 6 yards (55-A.Barr).
(8:36) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(15:00) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 11:02TD MAM. AsiataPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 25
- Score
- 0-6
(11:02) 16-M.Cassel pass short right to 44-M.Asiata for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 10:54XP BWB. WalshPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 0-7
(Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 6:57TD SRS. RidleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 6-7
(6:57) (Run formation) 71-C.Fleming reported in as eligible. 22-S.Ridley left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 6:14XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-7
(Kick formation) 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 0:36FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 30
- Score
- 10-7
(:36) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 9:34TD JEJ. EdelmanPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 9
- Score
- 16-7
(9:34) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 11-J.Edelman for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-C.Greenway].
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 9:30XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 17-7
(Kick formation) 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:19TD BWB. WalshPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 30
- Score
- 23-7
(:19) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 48 yard field goal is BLOCKED (95-Cha.Jones), Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke, RECOVERED by NE-95-Cha.Jones at NE 42. 95-Cha.Jones for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:09XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 24-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 15:00TD RGR. GronkowskiPoints+17
- Yard line
- MIN 80
- Score
- 24-7
(15:00) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski to NE 26 for 6 yards (55-A.Barr).
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 8:36FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 28
- Score
- 27-7
(8:36) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 15:00FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 9
- Score
- 30-7
(15:00) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Edelman · New England Patriots · Receiving · +6.76 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 2K. Rudolph · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.65 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 3T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +3.82 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 4J. Edelman · New England Patriots · Rushing · +1.37 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
- 5R. Ellison · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 6R. Gronkowski · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.23 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 7J. Develin · New England Patriots · Receiving · +0.84 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 8M. Cassel · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +0.58 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.29 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
J. Edelman — NE · Receiving
J. Edelman posted the highest total EPA (+6.76) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.97 EPA per play.
J. Edelman's top snap (+4.52 EPA): (11:47) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 11-J.Edelman pushed ob at MIN 21 for 44 yards (22-H.Smith).
Biggest single play (-9.01 EPA): B. Walsh — (:19) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 48 yard field goal is BLOCKED (95-Cha.Jones), Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke, RECOVERED by NE-95-Cha.Jones at NE 42. 95-Cha.Jones for 58 yards, TOUCHDOW
Quarterback report card
M. Cassel led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Cassel (Minnesota Vikings) · 48 dropbacks · 39.6% completion · -11.9% CPOE · -0.32 EPA/play · -15.32 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 27 dropbacks · 51.9% completion · +4.6% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +3.82 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.029 | -0.356 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.3% | 34.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.142 | -0.319 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.135 | -0.158 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.356 | +0.029 |
| Defensive success rate | 65.9% | 53.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.36), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: -0.03 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.36 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, -30.24 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 12 drives, -2.39 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — M. Asiata (M. Cassel pass)
- New England Patriots — S. Ridley
- New England Patriots — J. Edelman (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — B. Walsh
Field goals
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NE 25 (Q1 11:02) — (11:02) 16-M.Cassel pass short right to 44-M.Asiata for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 10:54) — (Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q1 6:57) — (6:57) (Run formation) 71-C.Fleming reported in as eligible. 22-S.Ridley left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 6:14) — (Kick formation) 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIN 30 (Q1 0:36) — (:36) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIN 9 (Q2 9:34) — (9:34) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 11-J.Edelman for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-C.Greenway].; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 9:30) — (Kick formation) 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 30 (Q2 0:19); New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 0:09) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 20–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIN 80 (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski to NE 26 for 6 yards (55-A.Barr).; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIN 28 (Q3 8:36) — (8:36) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 3–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIN 9 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 7:16) — (7:16) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass deep left intended for 17-J.Wright INTERCEPTED by 32-D.McCourty [50-R.Ninkovich] at NE 39. 32-D.McCourty pushed ob at MIN 1 for 60 yards (75-M.Kalil).
- New England Patriots (Q2 11:47) — (11:47) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 11-J.Edelman pushed ob at MIN 21 for 44 yards (22-H.Smith).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 13:37) — (13:37) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass deep right intended for 15-G.Jennings INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Revis at NE 39. 24-D.Revis to NE 39 for no gain (15-G.Jennings).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 0:19) — (:19) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 48 yard field goal is BLOCKED (95-Cha.Jones), Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke, RECOVERED by NE-95-Cha.Jones at NE 42. 95-Cha.Jones for 58 yards, TOUCHDOW
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 13:42) — (13:42) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short middle to 82-K.Rudolph to MIN 37 for 17 yards (30-D.Harmon; 55-D.Skinner) [51-J.Mayo].
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 0:19) — (:19) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 48 yard field goal is BLOCKED (95-Cha.Jones), Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke, RECOVERED by NE-95-Cha.Jones at NE 42. 95-Cha.Jones for 58 yards, TOUCHDOW
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 7:16) — (7:16) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass deep left intended for 17-J.Wright INTERCEPTED by 32-D.McCourty [50-R.Ninkovich] at NE 39. 32-D.McCourty pushed ob at MIN 1 for 60 yards (75-M.Kalil).
- New England Patriots (Q2 11:47) — (11:47) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 11-J.Edelman pushed ob at MIN 21 for 44 yards (22-H.Smith).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 6:37) — (6:37) 16-M.Cassel pass short middle intended for 44-M.Asiata INTERCEPTED by 74-D.Easley at MIN 35. 74-D.Easley to MIN 35 for no gain. PENALTY on NE-54-D.Hightower, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, en
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 11:02 · NE 25 · Score 0-6
(11:02) 16-M.Cassel pass short right to 44-M.Asiata for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 10:54 · NE 2 · Score 0-7
(Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 6:57 · MIN 1 · Score 6-7
(6:57) (Run formation) 71-C.Fleming reported in as eligible. 22-S.Ridley left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 6:14 · MIN 2 · Score 7-7
(Kick formation) 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 0:36 · MIN 30 · Score 10-7
(:36) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 9:34 · MIN 9 · Score 16-7
(9:34) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 11-J.Edelman for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-C.Greenway]. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 9:30 · MIN 2 · Score 17-7
(Kick formation) 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 0:19 · NE 30 · Score 23-7
(:19) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 48 yard field goal is BLOCKED (95-Cha.Jones), Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke, RECOVERED by NE-95-Cha.Jones at NE 42. 95-Cha.Jones for 58 yards, TOUCHDOW - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 0:09 · MIN 2 · Score 24-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+17) — Q3 15:00 · MIN 80 · Score 24-7
(15:00) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski to NE 26 for 6 yards (55-A.Barr). - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 8:36 · MIN 28 · Score 27-7
(8:36) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · MIN 9 · Score 30-7
(15:00) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- J. Edelman (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- M. Cassel (MIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- T. Brady (NE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Minnesota Vikings on 2014-09-14?
The New England Patriots beat the Minnesota Vikings 30-7 in Week 2, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: New England Patriots 10, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: New England Patriots 14, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q3: New England Patriots 20, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q4: New England Patriots 3, Minnesota Vikings 0; Final: New England Patriots 30, Minnesota Vikings 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Asiata (M. Cassel pass) (Q1 11:02) New England Patriots touchdown — S. Ridley (Q1 6:57) New England Patriots touchdown — J. Edelman (T. Brady pass) (Q2 9:34) New England Patriots touchdown — B. Walsh (Q2 0:19) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q1 0:36, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q3 8:36, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Minnesota Vikings?
M. Cassel (Minnesota Vikings), 39.6% completion, -11.9% CPOE, -0.32 EPA per dropback, -15.32 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 51.9% completion, +4.6% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +3.82 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Minnesota Vikings?
J. Edelman (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.76 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+4.52 EPA): (11:47) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 11-J.Edelman pushed ob at MIN 21 for 44 yards (22-H.Smith)..
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
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