Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 29–26 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- Washington Commanders 10–13 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Teddy Bridgewater
- Top passer
- Teddy Bridgewater
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:16) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass deep right to 11-D.Jackson to MIN 21 for 56 yards (36-…
- Game date
- 2014-11-02
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Washington Commanders 29–26 on 2014-11-02. Teddy Bridgewater posted a game-high +9.44 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Washington Commanders | 3 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 26 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 0 | 29 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
WASWashington Commanders(6:21) 2-K.Forbath 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
(14:51) (Shotgun) 46-A.Morris right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
(:41) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep left to 86-C.Ford for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
(10:44) 79-M.Harris reported in as eligible. 44-M.Asiata right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
(7:28) 10-R.Griffin pass short right to 11-D.Jackson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
(2:00) 2-K.Forbath 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
(13:04) (Shotgun) 44-M.Asiata up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
(9:05) 46-A.Morris up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(3:31) (Run formation) 79-M.Harris reported in as eligible. 44-M.Asiata right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 44-M.Asiata rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 6:21FG KFK. ForbathPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 18
- Score
- 3-0
(6:21) 2-K.Forbath 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 14:51TD AMA. MorrisPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 14
- Score
- 9-0
(14:51) (Shotgun) 46-A.Morris right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 14:46XP KFK. ForbathPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 10-0
(Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:41TD Cody FordPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 20
- Score
- 10-6
(:41) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep left to 86-C.Ford for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:36TD BWB. WalshPoints+7
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 10-7
(Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 10:44TD MAM. AsiataPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 1
- Score
- 10-13
(10:44) 79-M.Harris reported in as eligible. 44-M.Asiata right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 10:44XP BWB. WalshPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 10-14
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 7:28TD Drake JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 13
- Score
- 16-14
(7:28) 10-R.Griffin pass short right to 11-D.Jackson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 7:23XP KFK. ForbathPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 17-14
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 2:00FG KFK. ForbathPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 8
- Score
- 20-14
(2:00) 2-K.Forbath 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 13:04TD MAM. AsiataPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 7
- Score
- 20-20
(13:04) (Shotgun) 44-M.Asiata up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 13:00XP BWB. WalshPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 20-21
(Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 9:05TD AMA. MorrisPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 26-21
(9:05) 46-A.Morris up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 3:31TD MAM. AsiataPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 1
- Score
- 26-27
(3:31) (Run formation) 79-M.Harris reported in as eligible. 44-M.Asiata right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 3:27Safety MAM. AsiataPoints+2
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 26-29
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 44-M.Asiata rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Teddy Bridgewater · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +9.44 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play - 2Drake Jackson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +9.08 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 3R.Griffin III · Washington Commanders · Passing · +6.83 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 4Cody Ford · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.99 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 5Gary Jennings · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.82 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 6R. Helu · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.25 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 7
Joe Reed · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.18 EPA/play - 8M. Asiata · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +1.94 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.18 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
Teddy Bridgewater — MIN · Passing
Teddy Bridgewater posted the highest total EPA (+9.44) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 47 counted snaps, they averaged +0.20 EPA per play.
Teddy Bridgewater's top snap (+3.67 EPA): (:41) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep left to 86-C.Ford for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+4.27 EPA): R. Griffin — (12:16) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass deep right to 11-D.Jackson to MIN 21 for 56 yards (36-R.Blanton).
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) · 47 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · +4.1% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +9.44 total EPA
- R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) · 38 dropbacks · 47.4% completion · +3.6% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +6.83 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.116 | +0.099 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.2% | 46.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.180 | +0.201 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.022 | -0.014 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.099 | -0.116 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.8% | 51.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Washington Commanders +0.12, Minnesota Vikings +0.10) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Washington Commanders: +0.12 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.10 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, +9.00 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 12 drives, +9.64 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Washington Commanders — A. Morris
- Minnesota Vikings — Cody Ford (Teddy Bridgewater pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — M. Asiata
- Washington Commanders — Drake Jackson (R. Griffin pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — M. Asiata
- Washington Commanders — A. Morris
- Minnesota Vikings — M. Asiata
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — K. Forbath
- Washington Commanders — K. Forbath
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the MIN 18 (Q1 6:21) — (6:21) 2-K.Forbath 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 13–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the MIN 14 (Q2 14:51) — (14:51) (Shotgun) 46-A.Morris right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 14:46) — (Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the WAS 20 (Q2 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep left to 86-C.Ford for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q2 0:36) — (Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q3 10:44) — (10:44) 79-M.Harris reported in as eligible. 44-M.Asiata right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 10:44) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the MIN 13 (Q3 7:28); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 7:23) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the MIN 8 (Q3 2:00) — (2:00) 2-K.Forbath 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 15–6. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the WAS 7 (Q4 13:04) — (13:04) (Shotgun) 44-M.Asiata up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 13:00) — (Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q4 9:05) — (9:05) 46-A.Morris up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q4 3:31) — (3:31) (Run formation) 79-M.Harris reported in as eligible. 44-M.Asiata right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings registered a safety from the WAS 2 (Q4 3:27) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 44-M.Asiata rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 12:16) — (12:16) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass deep right to 11-D.Jackson to MIN 21 for 56 yards (36-R.Blanton).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 1:09) — (1:09) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass incomplete short middle to 88-P.Garcon.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 7:22) — (7:22) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep right to 17-J.Wright pushed ob at WAS 36 for 21 yards (31-B.Meriweather).
- Washington Commanders (Q1 10:41) — (10:41) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short left to 29-R.Helu to MIN 27 for 24 yards (29-X.Rhodes).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 12:26) — (12:26) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 31-J.McKinnon to WAS 40 for 15 yards (25-R.Clark) [52-K.Robinson]. PENALTY on WAS-52-K.Robinson, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at WAS 40.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 12:16) — (12:16) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass deep right to 11-D.Jackson to MIN 21 for 56 yards (36-R.Blanton).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep left to 86-C.Ford for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 1:04) — (1:04) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short left intended for 12-A.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Munnerlyn at WAS 47. 24-C.Munnerlyn to WAS 46 for 1 yard (12-A.Roberts). The Replay Official challenged the
- Washington Commanders (Q1 2:08) — (2:08) 10-R.Griffin pass deep right to 11-D.Jackson to MIN 46 for 45 yards (22-H.Smith) [97-E.Griffen].
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 6:21 · MIN 18 · Score 3-0
(6:21) 2-K.Forbath 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 14:51 · MIN 14 · Score 9-0
(14:51) (Shotgun) 46-A.Morris right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 14:46 · MIN 2 · Score 10-0
(Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 0:41 · WAS 20 · Score 10-6
(:41) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep left to 86-C.Ford for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+7) — Q2 0:36 · WAS 2 · Score 10-7
(Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 10:44 · WAS 1 · Score 10-13
(10:44) 79-M.Harris reported in as eligible. 44-M.Asiata right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 10:44 · WAS 2 · Score 10-14
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 7:28 · MIN 13 · Score 16-14
(7:28) 10-R.Griffin pass short right to 11-D.Jackson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 7:23 · MIN 2 · Score 17-14
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 2:00 · MIN 8 · Score 20-14
(2:00) 2-K.Forbath 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 13:04 · WAS 7 · Score 20-20
(13:04) (Shotgun) 44-M.Asiata up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 13:00 · WAS 2 · Score 20-21
(Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 9:05 · MIN 2 · Score 26-21
(9:05) 46-A.Morris up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 3:31 · WAS 1 · Score 26-27
(3:31) (Run formation) 79-M.Harris reported in as eligible. 44-M.Asiata right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings Safety (+2) — Q4 3:27 · WAS 2 · Score 26-29
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 44-M.Asiata rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
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.
- Teddy Bridgewater (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Teddy Bridgewater (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Minnesota Vikings on 2014-11-02?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Washington Commanders 29-26 in Week 9, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Washington Commanders 3, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q2: Washington Commanders 7, Minnesota Vikings 13; Q3: Washington Commanders 10, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q4: Washington Commanders 6, Minnesota Vikings 15; Final: Washington Commanders 26, Minnesota Vikings 29.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Minnesota Vikings?
Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Morris (Q2 14:51) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Ford (T. Bridgewater pass) (Q2 0:41) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Asiata (Q3 10:44) Washington Commanders touchdown — D. Jackson (R. Griffin pass) (Q3 7:28) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Asiata (Q4 13:04) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Morris (Q4 9:05) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Asiata (Q4 3:31) Washington Commanders field goal — K. Forbath (Q1 6:21, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — K. Forbath (Q3 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Minnesota Vikings?
Teddy Bridgewater (Minnesota Vikings), 55.3% completion, +4.1% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +9.44 total passing EPA. R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders), 47.4% completion, +3.6% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +6.83 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Minnesota Vikings?
Teddy Bridgewater (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.44 total EPA on Passing plays. across 47 snaps. Their top snap (+3.67 EPA): (:41) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep left to 86-C.Ford for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Washington Commanders vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Minnesota Vikings won 29-26 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 3-5 Now 3-6 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 3-5 Now 4-5 W
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