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NFL · Week 14 · December 11, 2016 · 12 min read

Minnesota Vikings vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 2016 Week 14 Recap

Vikings defeat Jaguars 25–16 in Week 14

S.Bradford led Fantasy Impact as Vikings prevailed in a 25–16 Week 14 finish.

Minnesota Vikings 25 7–6 Winner
Final 25–16
Jacksonville Jaguars 16 2–11
Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
25–16
Halftime
Tied 9–9 at halftime
Top passer
B. Bortles
FantasyHQ MVP
S.Bradford
Game date
December 11, 2016

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • S.Bradford 24/38 · 311 YDS · 1 TD +16.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Adam Thielen
    Adam Thielen 4 REC · 101 YDS +7.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Stefon Diggs
    Stefon Diggs 3 REC · 55 YDS +4.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • B.Bortles 23/45 · 241 YDS · 1 TD +5.1 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Walters 4 REC · 31 YDS · 1 TD +3.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Matt Lee
    Matt Lee 5 REC · 113 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
Minnesota Vikings 25–16 Jacksonville Jaguars
Halftime
Tied 9–9 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
S. Bradford
Top passer
B. Bortles
Biggest EPA play
(6:24) 44-M.Asiata up the middle to JAX 1 for no gain (37-J.Cyprien). FUMBLES (37-J.Cyprie…
Game date
2016-12-11

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 25–16 on 2016-12-11. S. Bradford posted a game-high +16.30 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Minnesota Vikings63313025
Jacksonville Jaguars0970016

Scoring Map

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

MINMinnesota Vikings
JAXJacksonville Jaguars

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 12:30FG
    KFK. Forbath

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 25
    Score
    3-0

    (12:30) 2-K.Forbath 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.

  2. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 7:57FG
    KFK. Forbath

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 14
    Score
    6-0

    (7:57) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.

  3. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 13:12FG
    Josh Myers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 27
    Score
    6-3

    (13:12) 2-J.Myers 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman.

  4. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 10:53FG
    KFK. Forbath

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 22
    Score
    9-3

    (10:53) 2-K.Forbath 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.

  5. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 6:22FG
    Josh Myers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 37
    Score
    9-6

    (6:22) 2-J.Myers 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman.

  6. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 0:13FG
    Josh Myers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 7
    Score
    9-9

    (:13) 2-J.Myers 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman.

  7. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 8:34FG
    KFK. Forbath

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 28
    Score
    12-9

    (8:34) 2-K.Forbath 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.

  8. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 3:54TD
    BWB. Walters

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 14
    Score
    12-15

    (3:54) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short middle to 81-B.Walters for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 3:50XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 15
    Score
    12-16

    2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman.

  10. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 14:18TD
    MAM. Asiata

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 1
    Score
    18-16

    (14:18) 44-M.Asiata up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 2:17TD
    KRK. Rudolph

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 3
    Score
    24-16

    (2:17) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 82-K.Rudolph for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 2:13XP
    KFK. Forbath

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 15
    Score
    25-16

    2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1S. Bradford · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +16.30 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
  2. 2Adam ThielenAdam Thielen · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.87 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
  3. 3B. Bortles · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +5.07 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
  4. 4Stefon DiggsStefon Diggs · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.43 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
  5. 5K. Rudolph · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.92 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
  6. 6B. Walters · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.70 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
  7. 7Matt LeeMatt Lee · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.06 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  8. 8Jerick McKinnonJerick McKinnon · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.39 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

S. Bradford — MIN · Passing

S. Bradford posted the highest total EPA (+16.30) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.43 EPA per play.

S. Bradford's top snap (+3.54 EPA): (4:49) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass deep middle to 14-S.Diggs to JAX 14 for 45 yards (39-T.Gipson).

Biggest single play (-6.44 EPA): M. Asiata — (6:24) 44-M.Asiata up the middle to JAX 1 for no gain (37-J.Cyprien). FUMBLES (37-J.Cyprien), RECOVERED by JAX-90-M.Jackson at JAX -1. Touchback. The Replay Official reviewed the touchback ruling, and

Quarterback report card

B. Bortles led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • B. Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 45 dropbacks · 51.1% completion · -3.4% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +5.07 total EPA
  • S. Bradford (Minnesota Vikings) · 38 dropbacks · 63.2% completion · +5.4% CPOE · +0.43 EPA/play · +16.30 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatMinnesota VikingsJacksonville Jaguars
Offensive EPA/play+0.139-0.043
Offensive success rate40.5%32.2%
Pass EPA/play+0.429+0.113
Rush EPA/play-0.466-0.185
Defensive EPA/play+0.043-0.139
Defensive success rate67.8%59.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Minnesota Vikings: +0.14 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: -0.04 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 10 drives, -3.88 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, +11.69 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Jacksonville Jaguars — B. Walters (B. Bortles pass) (Q3 3:54)
  • Minnesota Vikings — M. Asiata (Q4 14:18)
  • Minnesota Vikings — K. Rudolph (S. Bradford pass) (Q4 2:17)

Field goals

  • Minnesota Vikings — K. Forbath (Q1 12:30)
  • Minnesota Vikings — K. Forbath (Q1 7:57)
  • Josh MyersJacksonville Jaguars — Josh Myers (Q2 13:12)
  • Minnesota Vikings — K. Forbath (Q2 10:53)
  • Josh MyersJacksonville Jaguars — Josh Myers (Q2 6:22)
  • Josh MyersJacksonville Jaguars — Josh Myers (Q2 0:13)
  • Minnesota Vikings — K. Forbath (Q3 8:34)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 6–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the JAX 25 (Q1 12:30) — (12:30) 2-K.Forbath 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the JAX 14 (Q1 7:57) — (7:57) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke..

The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 9–3. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the MIN 27 (Q2 13:12) — (13:12) 2-J.Myers 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the JAX 22 (Q2 10:53) — (10:53) 2-K.Forbath 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the MIN 37 (Q2 6:22) — (6:22) 2-J.Myers 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the MIN 7 (Q2 0:13) — (:13) 2-J.Myers 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman..

The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the JAX 28 (Q3 8:34) — (8:34) 2-K.Forbath 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the MIN 14 (Q3 3:54) — (3:54) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short middle to 81-B.Walters for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q3 3:50) — 2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 13–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q4 14:18) — (14:18) 44-M.Asiata up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the JAX 3 (Q4 2:17) — (2:17) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 82-K.Rudolph for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q4 2:13) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 6:24) — (6:24) 44-M.Asiata up the middle to JAX 1 for no gain (37-J.Cyprien). FUMBLES (37-J.Cyprien), RECOVERED by JAX-90-M.Jackson at JAX -1. Touchback. The Replay Official reviewed the touchback ruling, and [WPA -29.4% · EPA -6.44]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 9:26) — (9:26) 18-J.Locke punts 38 yards to JAX 8, Center-47-K.McDermott, downed by MIN-57-A.Cole. PENALTY on JAX-48-A.Ellis, Roughing the Kicker, 15 yards, enforced at JAX 46 - No Play. [WPA +13.5% · EPA +4.09]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 3:54) — (3:54) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short middle to 81-B.Walters for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.5% · EPA +3.04]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q3 10:08) — (10:08) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short middle to 19-A.Thielen to JAX 32 for 11 yards (39-T.Gipson). [WPA +11.5% · EPA +2.19]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 44-M.Asiata left end to JAX 1 for no gain (99-S.Marks). [WPA -11.5% · EPA -3.93]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 6:24) — (6:24) 44-M.Asiata up the middle to JAX 1 for no gain (37-J.Cyprien). FUMBLES (37-J.Cyprien), RECOVERED by JAX-90-M.Jackson at JAX -1. Touchback. The Replay Official reviewed the touchback ruling, and [WPA -29.4% · EPA -6.44]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 9:26) — (9:26) 18-J.Locke punts 38 yards to JAX 8, Center-47-K.McDermott, downed by MIN-57-A.Cole. PENALTY on JAX-48-A.Ellis, Roughing the Kicker, 15 yards, enforced at JAX 46 - No Play. [WPA +13.5% · EPA +4.09]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 44-M.Asiata left end to JAX 1 for no gain (99-S.Marks). [WPA -11.5% · EPA -3.93]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 4:49) — (4:49) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass deep middle to 14-S.Diggs to JAX 14 for 45 yards (39-T.Gipson). [WPA +11.0% · EPA +3.54]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 12:30 · JAX 25 · Score 3-0
    (12:30) 2-K.Forbath 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
  2. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 7:57 · JAX 14 · Score 6-0
    (7:57) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
  3. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 13:12 · MIN 27 · Score 6-3
    (13:12) 2-J.Myers 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman.
  4. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 10:53 · JAX 22 · Score 9-3
    (10:53) 2-K.Forbath 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
  5. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 6:22 · MIN 37 · Score 9-6
    (6:22) 2-J.Myers 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman.
  6. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 0:13 · MIN 7 · Score 9-9
    (:13) 2-J.Myers 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman.
  7. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 8:34 · JAX 28 · Score 12-9
    (8:34) 2-K.Forbath 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
  8. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 3:54 · MIN 14 · Score 12-15
    (3:54) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short middle to 81-B.Walters for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 3:50 · MIN 15 · Score 12-16
    2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman.
  10. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 14:18 · JAX 1 · Score 18-16
    (14:18) 44-M.Asiata up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 2:17 · JAX 3 · Score 24-16
    (2:17) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 82-K.Rudolph for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 2:13 · JAX 15 · Score 25-16
    2-K.Forbath extra point 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.
  • S. Bradford (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • B. Bortles (JAX) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • S. Bradford (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Jacksonville Jaguars on 2016-12-11?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 25-16 in Week 14, 2016.

What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 6, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 9; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 7; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 13, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Final: Minnesota Vikings 25, Jacksonville Jaguars 16.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — B. Walters (B. Bortles pass) (Q3 3:54) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Asiata (Q4 14:18) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Rudolph (S. Bradford pass) (Q4 2:17) Minnesota Vikings field goal — K. Forbath (Q1 12:30, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — K. Forbath (Q1 7:57, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Myers (Q2 13:12, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — K. Forbath (Q2 10:53, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Myers (Q2 6:22, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Myers (Q2 0:13, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — K. Forbath (Q3 8:34, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

B. Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars), 51.1% completion, -3.4% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +5.07 total passing EPA. S. Bradford (Minnesota Vikings), 63.2% completion, +5.4% CPOE, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +16.30 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

S. Bradford (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.30 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+3.54 EPA): (4:49) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass deep middle to 14-S.Diggs to JAX 14 for 45 yards (39-T.Gipson)..

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 6-6 Now 7-6 W

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 2-10 Now 2-11 L

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