Quick answer
- Winner
- Detroit Lions
- Final score
- Detroit Lions 17–3 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 13–0 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Riddick
- Top passer
- Teddy Bridgewater
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:42) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep middle intended for 84-C.Patterson INTERCEPTED by 27-G.Qu…
- Game date
- 2014-10-12
Game summary
The Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 17–3 on 2014-10-12. T. Riddick posted a game-high +4.72 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Lions | 7 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DETDetroit Lions(11:11) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 25-T.Riddick for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.
(Kick formation) 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(:12) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(:01) (Run formation) 5-T.Bridgewater kneels to MIN 18 for -1 yards.
(11:46) 35-J.Bell up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(4:56) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 11:11TD TRT. RiddickPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 9
- Score
- 6-0
(11:11) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 25-T.Riddick for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 11:06XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-0
(Kick formation) 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:12FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIN 34
- Score
- 10-0
(:12) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:01FG Teddy BridgewaterPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 81
- Score
- 10-0
(:01) (Run formation) 5-T.Bridgewater kneels to MIN 18 for -1 yards.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 11:46TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 16-0
(11:46) 35-J.Bell up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 11:44XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 17-0
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 4:56FG BWB. WalshPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 22
- Score
- 17-3
(4:56) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 40 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).
- 1T. Riddick · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.72 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 2
Cody Ford · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.01 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play - 3Jerick McKinnon · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 4Jaheim Bell · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.15 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 5
Jacardia Wright · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +1.14 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play - 6G. Winn · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +0.98 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 7Charles. Johnson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.92 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 8J. Collins · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +0.52 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.52 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
T. Riddick — DET · Receiving
T. Riddick posted the highest total EPA (+4.72) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.79 EPA per play.
T. Riddick's top snap (+2.74 EPA): (12:42) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 25-T.Riddick to MIN 9 for 41 yards (55-A.Barr).
Biggest single play (-5.15 EPA): Teddy Bridgewater — (7:42) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep middle intended for 84-C.Patterson INTERCEPTED by 27-G.Quin at DET -2. 27-G.Quin to DET 18 for 20 yards (31-J.McKinnon).
Quarterback report card
Teddy Bridgewater led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Teddy Bridgewater (Minnesota Vikings) · 51 dropbacks · 45.1% completion · -8.7% CPOE · -0.50 EPA/play · -25.43 total EPA
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 42 dropbacks · 45.2% completion · -10.5% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -3.22 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.153 | -0.359 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.4% | 32.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.077 | -0.499 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.091 | -0.172 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.359 | +0.153 |
| Defensive success rate | 67.1% | 58.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Detroit Lions generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.15 vs -0.36), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: -0.15 EPA/play (21st percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.36 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 13 drives, -13.29 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 14 drives, -29.48 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — T. Riddick (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Detroit Lions — Jaheim Bell
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — Matt Prater
- Detroit Lions — Teddy Bridgewater
- Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 9 (Q1 11:11); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 11:06) — (Kick formation) 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 6–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 34 (Q2 0:12) — (:12) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the DET 81 (Q2 0:01) — (:01) (Run formation) 5-T.Bridgewater kneels to MIN 18 for -1 yards..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–3. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q4 11:46) — (11:46) 35-J.Bell up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 11:44) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DET 22 (Q4 4:56) — (4:56) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 0:49) — (:49) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle intended for 44-M.Asiata INTERCEPTED by 59-T.Whitehead at DET 47. 59-T.Whitehead to DET 49 for 2 yards (44-M.Asiata).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 7:42) — (7:42) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep middle intended for 84-C.Patterson INTERCEPTED by 27-G.Quin at DET -2. 27-G.Quin to DET 18 for 20 yards (31-J.McKinnon).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 11:39) — (11:39) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle intended for 84-C.Patterson INTERCEPTED by 59-T.Whitehead (52-D.Tapp) at DET 48. 59-T.Whitehead to DET 48 for no gain (74-Charlie.Johnson).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 12:42) — (12:42) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 25-T.Riddick to MIN 9 for 41 yards (55-A.Barr).
- Detroit Lions (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 50 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 7:42) — (7:42) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep middle intended for 84-C.Patterson INTERCEPTED by 27-G.Quin at DET -2. 27-G.Quin to DET 18 for 20 yards (31-J.McKinnon).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 11:39) — (11:39) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle intended for 84-C.Patterson INTERCEPTED by 59-T.Whitehead (52-D.Tapp) at DET 48. 59-T.Whitehead to DET 48 for no gain (74-Charlie.Johnson).
- Detroit Lions (Q3 6:54) — (6:54) 5-M.Prater 44 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 50 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 11:11 · MIN 9 · Score 6-0
(11:11) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 25-T.Riddick for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the fie - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 11:06 · MIN 2 · Score 7-0
(Kick formation) 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 0:12 · MIN 34 · Score 10-0
(:12) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 0:01 · DET 81 · Score 10-0
(:01) (Run formation) 5-T.Bridgewater kneels to MIN 18 for -1 yards. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 11:46 · MIN 1 · Score 16-0
(11:46) 35-J.Bell up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 11:44 · MIN 2 · Score 17-0
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 4:56 · DET 22 · Score 17-3
(4:56) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 40 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.
- Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- T. Riddick (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Teddy Bridgewater (MIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Matthew Stafford (DET) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings on 2014-10-12?
The Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 17-3 in Week 6, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Detroit Lions 7, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q2: Detroit Lions 6, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q4: Detroit Lions 7, Minnesota Vikings 3; Final: Detroit Lions 17, Minnesota Vikings 3.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?
Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Riddick (M. Stafford pass) (Q1 11:11) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Bell (Q4 11:46) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q2 0:12, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — T. Bridgewater (Q2 0:01, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q4 4:56, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?
Teddy Bridgewater (Minnesota Vikings), 45.1% completion, -8.7% CPOE, -0.50 EPA per dropback, -25.43 total passing EPA. Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 45.2% completion, -10.5% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.22 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?
T. Riddick (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.72 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+2.74 EPA): (12:42) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 25-T.Riddick to MIN 9 for 41 yards (55-A.Barr)..
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L
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