Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 21–18 LA
- Halftime
- LA 15–10 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- K.J. Britt
- Top passer
- N. Foles
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:37) (No Huddle) 5-N.Foles pass deep middle to 18-K.Britt to MIN 6 for 55 yards (23-T.Ne…
- Game date
- 2015-11-08
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the LA 21–18 on 2015-11-08, overcoming LA's 15–10 halftime lead. K.J. Britt posted a game-high +5.64 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LA | 6 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 18 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LALA(10:23) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
(5:29) 28-A.Peterson right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
(1:14) (Run formation) 30-T.Gurley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(11:00) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 61 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(3:27) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(8:44) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater scrambles up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-T.Bridgewater rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(:17) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(9:24) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 10:23FG BWB. WalshPoints+3
- Yard line
- LA 16
- Score
- 0-3
(10:23) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 5:29TD APA. PetersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 6
- Score
- 0-9
(5:29) 28-A.Peterson right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 5:24XP BWB. WalshPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 15
- Score
- 0-10
(Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
- LALA
Q1 1:14TD TGT. GurleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 6-10
(1:14) (Run formation) 30-T.Gurley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q2 11:00FG Greg ZuerleinPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 43
- Score
- 9-10
(11:00) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 61 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- LALA
Q2 3:27FG Greg ZuerleinPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 17
- Score
- 12-10
(3:27) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- LALA
Q2 0:03FG Greg ZuerleinPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 27
- Score
- 15-10
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 8:44TD Teddy BridgewaterPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 6
- Score
- 15-16
(8:44) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater scrambles up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 8:39Safety Teddy BridgewaterPoints+2
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 15-18
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-T.Bridgewater rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- LALA
Q4 0:17FG Greg ZuerleinPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 35
- Score
- 18-18
(:17) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
OT 9:24FG BWB. WalshPoints+3
- Yard line
- LA 22
- Score
- 18-21
(9:24) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
K.J. Britt · LA · Receiving · +5.64 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play - 2N. Foles · LA · Rushing · +2.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.18 EPA/play
- 3Teddy Bridgewater · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +2.08 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 4K. Rudolph · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.51 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 5A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 6L. Kendricks · LA · Receiving · +1.38 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 7T. Austin · LA · Rushing · +1.33 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 8Teddy Bridgewater · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +1.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.05 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
K.J. Britt — LA · Receiving
K.J. Britt posted the highest total EPA (+5.64) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.13 EPA per play.
K.J. Britt's top snap (+5.00 EPA): (2:37) (No Huddle) 5-N.Foles pass deep middle to 18-K.Britt to MIN 6 for 55 yards (23-T.Newman) [92-T.Johnson].
Quarterback report card
N. Foles led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- N. Foles (LA) · 36 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -3.9% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -6.32 total EPA
- Teddy Bridgewater (Minnesota Vikings) · 28 dropbacks · 46.4% completion · +1.0% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.08 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | LA | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.060 | -0.049 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.6% | 46.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.176 | -0.099 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.037 | -0.020 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.049 | +0.060 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.8% | 63.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (LA -0.06, Minnesota Vikings -0.05) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- LA: -0.06 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.05 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- LA: 14 drives, -5.58 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 14 drives, -4.58 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
- LA — T. Gurley
- Minnesota Vikings — Teddy Bridgewater
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh
- LA — Greg Zuerlein
- LA — Greg Zuerlein
- LA — Greg Zuerlein
- LA — Greg Zuerlein
- Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–6. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the LA 16 (Q1 10:23) — (10:23) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LA 6 (Q1 5:29) — (5:29) 28-A.Peterson right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q1 5:24) — (Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.; LA found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q1 1:14) — (1:14) (Run formation) 30-T.Gurley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..
The second quarter: LA won the period 9–0. LA connected on a field goal from the MIN 43 (Q2 11:00) — (11:00) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 61 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; LA connected on a field goal from the MIN 17 (Q2 3:27) — (3:27) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; LA connected on a field goal from the MIN 27 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 8–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LA 6 (Q3 8:44) — (8:44) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater scrambles up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings registered a safety from the LA 2 (Q3 8:39) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-T.Bridgewater rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The fourth quarter: LA won the period 3–0. LA connected on a field goal from the MIN 35 (Q4 0:17) — (:17) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
Overtime: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the LA 22 (OT 9:24) — (9:24) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- LA (Q4 1:45) — (1:45) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 1:27) — (1:27) (Punt formation) 18-J.Locke punts 41 yards to LA 31, Center-47-K.McDermott. 11-T.Austin to LA 39 for 8 yards (51-E.Robinson).
- LA (Q4 0:17) — (:17) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- LA (OT 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 30-T.Gurley left end to LA 14 for -6 yards (98-L.Joseph).
- LA (Q4 9:55) — (9:55) (Shotgun) 5-N.Foles pass incomplete short right [97-E.Griffen]. PENALTY on LA-5-N.Foles, Intentional Grounding, 11 yards, enforced at MIN 37.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- LA (Q1 2:37) — (2:37) (No Huddle) 5-N.Foles pass deep middle to 18-K.Britt to MIN 6 for 55 yards (23-T.Newman) [92-T.Johnson].
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 14:20) — (14:20) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep right intended for 14-S.Diggs INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Johnson at LA -3. Touchback (14-S.Diggs). Penalty on MIN-14-S.Diggs, Offensive Pass Interference, declined.
- LA (Q2 11:00) — (11:00) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 61 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- LA (Q4 1:45) — (1:45) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 10:23 · LA 16 · Score 0-3
(10:23) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 5:29 · LA 6 · Score 0-9
(5:29) 28-A.Peterson right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 5:24 · LA 15 · Score 0-10
(Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke. - LA TD (+6) — Q1 1:14 · MIN 1 · Score 6-10
(1:14) (Run formation) 30-T.Gurley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - LA FG (+3) — Q2 11:00 · MIN 43 · Score 9-10
(11:00) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 61 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - LA FG (+3) — Q2 3:27 · MIN 17 · Score 12-10
(3:27) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - LA FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · MIN 27 · Score 15-10
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 8:44 · LA 6 · Score 15-16
(8:44) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater scrambles up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings Safety (+2) — Q3 8:39 · LA 2 · Score 15-18
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-T.Bridgewater rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - LA FG (+3) — Q4 0:17 · MIN 35 · Score 18-18
(:17) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — OT 9:24 · LA 22 · Score 18-21
(9:24) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
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.
- K.J. Britt (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- N. Foles (LA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won LA vs Minnesota Vikings on 2015-11-08?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the LA 21-18 in Week 9, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in LA vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: LA 6, Minnesota Vikings 10; Q2: LA 9, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q3: LA 0, Minnesota Vikings 8; Q4: LA 3, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q5: LA 0, Minnesota Vikings 3; Final: LA 18, Minnesota Vikings 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q1 5:29) LA touchdown — T. Gurley (Q1 1:14) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — T. Bridgewater (Q3 8:44) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q1 10:23, 3 pts) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 11:00, 3 pts) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 3:27, 3 pts) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 0:17, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (OT 9:24, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Minnesota Vikings?
N. Foles (LA), 50.0% completion, -3.9% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -6.32 total passing EPA. Teddy Bridgewater (Minnesota Vikings), 46.4% completion, +1.0% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.08 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in LA vs Minnesota Vikings?
K.J. Britt (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.64 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+5.00 EPA): (2:37) (No Huddle) 5-N.Foles pass deep middle to 18-K.Britt to MIN 6 for 55 yards (23-T.Newman) [92-T.Johnson]..
Was LA vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Minnesota Vikings won 21-18 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W
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