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NFL · Week 12 · November 23, 2017 · 12 min read

Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions: 2017 Week 12 Recap

Vikings defeat Lions 30–23 in Week 12

Case Keenum led Fantasy Impact as Vikings prevailed in a 30–23 Week 12 finish.

Minnesota Vikings 30 9–2 Winner
Final 30–23
Detroit Lions 23 6–5
Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
30–23
Halftime
Minnesota Vikings 20–10 Detroit Lions
Top passer
Matthew Stafford
FantasyHQ MVP
Case Keenum
Game date
November 23, 2017

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • Case Keenum
    Case Keenum 21/36 · 287 YDS · 3 TD +18.9 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Rudolph 4 REC · 63 YDS · 2 TD +5.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Stefon Diggs
    Stefon Diggs 5 REC · 66 YDS +5.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • Marcus Jones
    Marcus Jones 6 REC · 109 YDS · 2 TD +7.0 Fantasy Impact
  • E.Ebron 4 REC · 34 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Golladay 2 REC · 61 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
Minnesota Vikings 30–23 Detroit Lions
Halftime
Minnesota Vikings 20–10 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Case Keenum
Top passer
Matthew Stafford
Biggest EPA play
(4:55) 9-M.Stafford FUMBLES (Aborted) at DET 37, RECOVERED by MIN-99-D.Hunter at DET 39. 9…
Game date
2017-11-23

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 30–23 on 2017-11-23. Case Keenum posted a game-high +18.93 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Minnesota Vikings13773030
Detroit Lions01067023

Scoring Map

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

MINMinnesota Vikings
DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 5:34TD
    KRK. Rudolph

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 1
    Score
    6-0

    (5:34) 7-C.Keenum pass short left to 82-K.Rudolph for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 4:01TD
    Case Keenum

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 9
    Score
    12-0

    (4:01) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 3:55XP
    KFK. Forbath

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 15
    Score
    13-0

    2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.

  4. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 10:19FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 14
    Score
    13-3

    (10:19) 5-M.Prater 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  5. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 0:43TD
    KRK. Rudolph

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 22
    Score
    19-3

    (:43) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass deep right to 82-K.Rudolph for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN [35-M.Killebrew].

  6. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 0:37XP
    KFK. Forbath

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 15
    Score
    20-3

    2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.

  7. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 0:15TD
    Marcus Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 6
    Score
    20-9

    (:15) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 11-M.Jones for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.

  8. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 0:10XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 15
    Score
    20-10

    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  9. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 12:58TD
    Latavius Murray

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    26-10

    (12:58) 25-L.Murray up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 12:52XP
    KFK. Forbath

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 15
    Score
    27-10

    2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.

  11. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 7:12FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 14
    Score
    27-13

    (7:12) 5-M.Prater 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  12. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 1:09FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 32
    Score
    27-16

    (1:09) 5-M.Prater 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  13. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 14:24TD
    Marcus Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 43
    Score
    27-22

    (14:24) (No Huddle) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 11-M.Jones for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-T.Johnson]. DET-9-M.Stafford was injured during the play. DET-21-A.Abdullah was injured during the play. Penalty on MIN, Defensive 12 On-field, declined.

  14. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 14:16XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 15
    Score
    27-23

    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  15. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 3:47FG
    KFK. Forbath

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 18
    Score
    30-23

    (3:47) 2-K.Forbath 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Case KeenumCase Keenum · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +18.93 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
  2. 2Marcus JonesMarcus Jones · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.97 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
  3. 3K. Rudolph · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.93 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
  4. 4Stefon DiggsStefon Diggs · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.59 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
  5. 5Adam ThielenAdam Thielen · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.40 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
  6. 6E. Ebron · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.92 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
  7. 7K. Golladay · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
  8. 8Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +2.27 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Case Keenum

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Case Keenum — MIN · Passing

Case Keenum posted the highest total EPA (+18.93) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.53 EPA per play.

Case Keenum's top snap (-4.58 EPA): (:32) 7-C.Keenum kneels to DET 6 for -1 yards.

Biggest single play (-6.04 EPA): Matthew Stafford — (4:55) 9-M.Stafford FUMBLES (Aborted) at DET 37, RECOVERED by MIN-99-D.Hunter at DET 39. 99-D.Hunter to DET 39 for no gain (21-A.Abdullah).

Quarterback report card

Matthew Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 43 dropbacks · 46.5% completion · -8.4% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.27 total EPA
  • Case KeenumCase Keenum (Minnesota Vikings) · 36 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · +7.8% CPOE · +0.53 EPA/play · +18.93 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatMinnesota VikingsDetroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play+0.040-0.095
Offensive success rate38.7%36.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.526+0.053
Rush EPA/play-0.124-0.558
Defensive EPA/play+0.095-0.040
Defensive success rate63.2%61.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Minnesota Vikings: +0.04 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: -0.10 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: 11 drives, -7.23 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Minnesota Vikings: 12 drives, +3.73 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Minnesota Vikings — K. Rudolph (Case Keenum pass) (Q1 5:34)
  • Case KeenumMinnesota Vikings — Case Keenum (Q1 4:01)
  • Minnesota Vikings — K. Rudolph (Case Keenum pass) (Q2 0:43)
  • Marcus JonesDetroit Lions — Marcus Jones (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q2 0:15)
  • Latavius MurrayMinnesota Vikings — Latavius Murray (Q3 12:58)
  • Marcus JonesDetroit Lions — Marcus Jones (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q4 14:24)

Field goals

  • Matt PraterDetroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q2 10:19)
  • Matt PraterDetroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q3 7:12)
  • Matt PraterDetroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q3 1:09)
  • Minnesota Vikings — K. Forbath (Q4 3:47)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 13–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q1 5:34) — (5:34) 7-C.Keenum pass short left to 82-K.Rudolph for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 9 (Q1 4:01) — (4:01) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q1 3:55) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley..

The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–7. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 14 (Q2 10:19) — (10:19) 5-M.Prater 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 22 (Q2 0:43) — (:43) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass deep right to 82-K.Rudolph for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN [35-M.Killebrew].; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 0:37) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 6 (Q2 0:15); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 0:10) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–6. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q3 12:58) — (12:58) 25-L.Murray up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 12:52) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 14 (Q3 7:12) — (7:12) 5-M.Prater 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 32 (Q3 1:09) — (1:09) 5-M.Prater 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–3. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 43 (Q4 14:24); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 14:16) — 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 18 (Q4 3:47) — (3:47) 2-K.Forbath 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Detroit Lions (Q1 4:55) — (4:55) 9-M.Stafford FUMBLES (Aborted) at DET 37, RECOVERED by MIN-99-D.Hunter at DET 39. 99-D.Hunter to DET 39 for no gain (21-A.Abdullah). [WPA -15.7% · EPA -6.04]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 14:24) — (14:24) (No Huddle) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 11-M.Jones for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-T.Johnson]. DET-9-M.Stafford was injured during the play. DET-21-A.Abdullah was injured during the play. Pena [WPA +15.7% · EPA +5.47]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 4:10) — (4:10) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass short left to 14-S.Diggs ran ob at DET 20 for 37 yards (27-G.Quin). [WPA +9.7% · EPA +3.26]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 11:05) — (11:05) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass short middle to 19-A.Thielen to MIN 38 for 14 yards (23-D.Slay). PENALTY on DET, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced at MIN 38. [WPA +8.6% · EPA +3.24]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 9:29) — (9:29) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum scrambles up the middle to DET 35 for 6 yards (59-T.Whitehead). [WPA +6.9% · EPA +1.43]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Detroit Lions (Q1 4:55) — (4:55) 9-M.Stafford FUMBLES (Aborted) at DET 37, RECOVERED by MIN-99-D.Hunter at DET 39. 99-D.Hunter to DET 39 for no gain (21-A.Abdullah). [WPA -15.7% · EPA -6.04]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 14:24) — (14:24) (No Huddle) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 11-M.Jones for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-T.Johnson]. DET-9-M.Stafford was injured during the play. DET-21-A.Abdullah was injured during the play. Pena [WPA +15.7% · EPA +5.47]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:32) — (:32) 7-C.Keenum kneels to DET 6 for -1 yards. [EPA -4.58]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 3:00) — (3:00) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 11-M.Jones INTERCEPTED by 29-X.Rhodes at DET 37. 29-X.Rhodes to DET 16 for 21 yards (85-E.Ebron). [WPA -4.1% · EPA -3.79]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 5:34 · DET 1 · Score 6-0
    (5:34) 7-C.Keenum pass short left to 82-K.Rudolph for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 4:01 · DET 9 · Score 12-0
    (4:01) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 3:55 · DET 15 · Score 13-0
    2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
  4. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 10:19 · MIN 14 · Score 13-3
    (10:19) 5-M.Prater 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  5. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 0:43 · DET 22 · Score 19-3
    (:43) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass deep right to 82-K.Rudolph for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN [35-M.Killebrew].
  6. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 0:37 · DET 15 · Score 20-3
    2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
  7. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 0:15 · MIN 6 · Score 20-9
    (:15) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 11-M.Jones for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stan
  8. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 0:10 · MIN 15 · Score 20-10
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  9. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 12:58 · DET 2 · Score 26-10
    (12:58) 25-L.Murray up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 12:52 · DET 15 · Score 27-10
    2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
  11. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 7:12 · MIN 14 · Score 27-13
    (7:12) 5-M.Prater 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  12. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 1:09 · MIN 32 · Score 27-16
    (1:09) 5-M.Prater 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  13. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 14:24 · MIN 43 · Score 27-22
    (14:24) (No Huddle) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 11-M.Jones for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-T.Johnson]. DET-9-M.Stafford was injured during the play. DET-21-A.Abdullah was injured during the play. Pena
  14. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 14:16 · MIN 15 · Score 27-23
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  15. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 3:47 · DET 18 · Score 30-23
    (3:47) 2-K.Forbath 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.

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.
  • Case Keenum (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Matthew Stafford (DET) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions on 2017-11-23?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 30-23 in Week 12, 2017.

What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 13, Detroit Lions 0; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 7, Detroit Lions 10; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 7, Detroit Lions 6; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 3, Detroit Lions 7; Final: Minnesota Vikings 30, Detroit Lions 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Rudolph (C. Keenum pass) (Q1 5:34) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Keenum (Q1 4:01) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Rudolph (C. Keenum pass) (Q2 0:43) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Jones (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 0:15) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — L. Murray (Q3 12:58) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Jones (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 14:24) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q2 10:19, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q3 7:12, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q3 1:09, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — K. Forbath (Q4 3:47, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?

Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 46.5% completion, -8.4% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.27 total passing EPA. Case Keenum (Minnesota Vikings), 58.3% completion, +7.8% CPOE, +0.53 EPA per dropback, +18.93 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?

Case Keenum (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.93 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (-4.58 EPA): (:32) 7-C.Keenum kneels to DET 6 for -1 yards..

Was Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Minnesota Vikings won 30-23 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 8-2 Now 9-2 W

Detroit Lions

Entered 6-4 Now 6-5 L

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