Vikings 20–10 Falcons: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 12, 2015

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Atlanta Falcons?

M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 56.4% completion, +4.1% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +4.81 total passing EPA. T. Bridgewater (Minnesota Vikings), 62.5% completion, +2.0% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +6.16 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Atlanta Falcons?

T. Bridgewater (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.16 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (-5.28 EPA): (14:23) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep right intended for 82-K.Rudolph INTERCEPTED by 37-R.Allen at ATL 0. Touchback..

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Winner: Minnesota Vikings
Final score: Minnesota Vikings 20–10 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime: Minnesota Vikings 7–3 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Teddy Bridgewater
Top passer: Matt Ryan
Biggest EPA play: (14:23) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep right intended for 82-K.Rudolph INTERCEPTED by 37-R.Alle…
Game date: 2015-11-29

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Atlanta Falcons 20–10 on 2015-11-29. Teddy Bridgewater posted a game-high +6.16 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Minnesota Vikings	7	0	3	10	0	20
Atlanta Falcons	0	3	0	7	0	10

Scoring Map

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

MINMinnesota Vikings

ATL 1

+3MIN 13

+3ATL 21

ATL 35

MIN 1

+1MIN 15

ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 3:46TD
APA. Peterson
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 1
Score
6-0
(3:46) 74-A.Shepherd reported in as eligible. 28-A.Peterson right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 3:42XP
BWB. Walsh
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
7-0
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 6:18FG
SGS. Graham
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 13
Score
7-3
(6:18) 6-S.Graham 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 1:53FG
BWB. Walsh
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 11
Score
10-3
(1:53) 3-B.Walsh 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 6:29FG
BWB. Walsh
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 21
Score
13-3
(6:29) 3-B.Walsh 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 4:23TD
APA. Peterson
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 35
Score
19-3
(4:23) 28-A.Peterson left end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 4:15XP
BWB. Walsh
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
20-3
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 1:33TD
Nohl Williams
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 1
Score
20-9
(1:33) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 15-N.Williams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 1:28XP
SGS. Graham
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 15
Score
20-10
6-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Teddy Bridgewater · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +6.16 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
2A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +6.16 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
3Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +4.81 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
4Justin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.89 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
5Ricky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.58 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
6J. Hardy · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.78 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
7Jerick McKinnon · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +1.71 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
8Jacardia Wright · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.71 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.85 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 (+6.16) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.19 EPA per play.

Teddy Bridgewater's top snap (-5.28 EPA): (14:23) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep right intended for 82-K.Rudolph INTERCEPTED by 37-R.Allen at ATL 0. Touchback.

Quarterback report card

Matt Ryan led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 39 dropbacks · 56.4% completion · +4.1% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +4.81 total EPA
Teddy Bridgewater (Minnesota Vikings) · 32 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +2.0% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +6.16 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Minnesota Vikings	Atlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play	+0.105	-0.075
Offensive success rate	45.1%	46.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.193	+0.123
Rush EPA/play	+0.190	-0.471
Defensive EPA/play	+0.075	-0.105
Defensive success rate	53.3%	54.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Minnesota Vikings: +0.10 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
Atlanta Falcons: -0.07 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 9 drives, -5.62 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 9 drives, +8.61 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (Q1 3:46)
Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (Q4 4:23)
Atlanta Falcons — Nohl Williams (Matt Ryan pass) (Q4 1:33)

Field goals

Atlanta Falcons — S. Graham (Q2 6:18)
Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (Q3 1:53)
Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (Q4 6:29)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q1 3:46) — (3:46) 74-A.Shepherd reported in as eligible. 28-A.Peterson right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 3:42) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 3–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the MIN 13 (Q2 6:18) — (6:18) 6-S.Graham 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the ATL 11 (Q3 1:53) — (1:53) 3-B.Walsh 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–7. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the ATL 21 (Q4 6:29) — (6:29) 3-B.Walsh 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the ATL 35 (Q4 4:23) — (4:23) 28-A.Peterson left end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 4:15) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q4 1:33) — (1:33) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 15-N.Williams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 1:28) — 6-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Atlanta Falcons (Q3 8:07) — (8:07) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left intended for 83-J.Tamme INTERCEPTED by 23-T.Newman [92-T.Johnson] at MIN 0. Touchback. [WPA -12.5% · EPA -4.10]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 1:33) — (1:33) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle intended for 15-N.Williams INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Munnerlyn at MIN 27. 24-C.Munnerlyn to MIN 25 for -2 yards (15-N.Williams). [WPA -11.1% · EPA -3.80]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 3-B.Walsh 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke. [WPA -11.0% · EPA -2.10]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 14:23) — (14:23) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep right intended for 82-K.Rudolph INTERCEPTED by 37-R.Allen at ATL 0. Touchback. [WPA -10.9% · EPA -5.28]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 9:06) — (9:06) 26-T.Coleman left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN NULLIFIED by Penalty. PENALTY on ATL-81-T.Moeaki, Clipping, 14 yards, enforced at MIN 1 - No Play. [WPA -9.9% · EPA -2.01]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Minnesota Vikings (Q2 14:23) — (14:23) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep right intended for 82-K.Rudolph INTERCEPTED by 37-R.Allen at ATL 0. Touchback. [WPA -10.9% · EPA -5.28]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 4:23) — (4:23) 28-A.Peterson left end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.0% · EPA +5.15]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 8:07) — (8:07) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left intended for 83-J.Tamme INTERCEPTED by 23-T.Newman [92-T.Johnson] at MIN 0. Touchback. [WPA -12.5% · EPA -4.10]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 1:33) — (1:33) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle intended for 15-N.Williams INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Munnerlyn at MIN 27. 24-C.Munnerlyn to MIN 25 for -2 yards (15-N.Williams). [WPA -11.1% · EPA -3.80]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 3:46 · ATL 1 · Score 6-0
(3:46) 74-A.Shepherd reported in as eligible. 28-A.Peterson right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 3:42 · ATL 15 · Score 7-0
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 6:18 · MIN 13 · Score 7-3
(6:18) 6-S.Graham 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 1:53 · ATL 11 · Score 10-3
(1:53) 3-B.Walsh 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 6:29 · ATL 21 · Score 13-3
(6:29) 3-B.Walsh 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 4:23 · ATL 35 · Score 19-3
(4:23) 28-A.Peterson left end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 4:15 · ATL 15 · Score 20-3
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 1:33 · MIN 1 · Score 20-9
(1:33) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 15-N.Williams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 1:28 · MIN 15 · Score 20-10
6-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

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.
Teddy Bridgewater (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Matt Ryan (ATL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Atlanta Falcons on 2015-11-29?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Atlanta Falcons 20-10 in Week 12, 2015.

What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Atlanta Falcons?

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 7, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 0, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 3, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 10, Atlanta Falcons 7; Final: Minnesota Vikings 20, Atlanta Falcons 10.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Atlanta Falcons?

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q1 3:46) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q4 4:23) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — N. Williams (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 1:33) Atlanta Falcons field goal — S. Graham (Q2 6:18, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q3 1:53, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q4 6:29, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Atlanta Falcons?

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 56.4% completion, +4.1% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +4.81 total passing EPA. Teddy Bridgewater (Minnesota Vikings), 62.5% completion, +2.0% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +6.16 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Atlanta Falcons?

Teddy Bridgewater (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.16 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (-5.28 EPA): (14:23) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep right intended for 82-K.Rudolph INTERCEPTED by 37-R.Allen at ATL 0. Touchback..

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 6-4 Now 6-5 L

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