Vikings 33–16 Browns: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 8, 2017

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Cleveland Browns?

C. Keenum (Minnesota Vikings), 54.0% completion, -1.4% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +11.26 total passing EPA. D. Kizer (Cleveland Browns), 46.2% completion, -10.4% CPOE, -0.32 EPA per dropback, -12.32 total passing EPA.

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

C. Keenum (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.26 total EPA on Passing plays. across 50 snaps. Their top snap (-3.86 EPA): (11:57) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass short left intended for 11-L.Treadwell INTERCEPTED by 53-J.Schobert (94-C.Nassib) at MIN 45. 53-J.Schobert to MIN 37 for 8 yards (14-S.Diggs)..

Quick answer

Winner: Minnesota Vikings
Final score: Minnesota Vikings 33–16 Cleveland Browns
Halftime: Minnesota Vikings 12–13 Cleveland Browns at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Case Keenum
Top passer: Case Keenum
Biggest EPA play: (9:03) (Punt formation) 4-R.Quigley punts 34 yards to CLE 20, Center-47-K.McDermott. 11-B.…
Game date: 2017-10-29

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Cleveland Browns 33–16 on 2017-10-29, overcoming Cleveland Browns's 13–12 halftime lead. Case Keenum posted a game-high +11.26 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Minnesota Vikings	3	9	11	10	0	33
Cleveland Browns	6	7	3	0	0	16

Scoring Map

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

MINMinnesota Vikings

MIN 26

MIN 1

+1MIN 15

+3CLE 25

+3MIN 5

+3CLE 33

CLECleveland Browns

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CLECleveland Browns
Q1 11:27TD
ICI. Crowell
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 26
Score
0-6
(11:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 34-I.Crowell right guard for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 5:31FG
KFK. Forbath
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 17
Score
3-6
(5:31) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 2:55TD
Adam Thielen
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 18
Score
9-6
(2:55) 7-C.Keenum pass deep right to 19-A.Thielen for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 0:42TD
DKD. Kizer
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 1
Score
9-12
(:42) 7-D.Kizer up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 0:40XP
Zane Gonzalez
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 15
Score
9-13
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:03FG
KFK. Forbath
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 16
Score
12-13
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 13:36FG
KFK. Forbath
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 25
Score
15-13
(13:36) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 5:36FG
Zane Gonzalez
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 5
Score
15-16
(5:36) (Field Goal formation) 5-Z.Gonzalez 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 1:19TD
Jerick McKinnon
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 1
Score
21-16
(1:19) 21-J.McKinnon left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 1:16Safety
Jerick McKinnon
Points+2
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
23-16
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 21-J.McKinnon rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 10:11TD
KRK. Rudolph
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 4
Score
29-16
(10:11) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass short left to 82-K.Rudolph for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 10:06XP
KFK. Forbath
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
30-16
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 1:14FG
KFK. Forbath
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 33
Score
33-16
(1:14) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 51 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).

1Case Keenum · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +11.26 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
2Adam Thielen · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +8.96 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
3D. Kizer · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +3.81 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
4D. Morgan · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.99 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
5I. Crowell · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
6Dyontae Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.10 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
7S. Coates · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.70 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
8Jerick McKinnon · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.67 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.07 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

Case Keenum — MIN · Passing

Case Keenum posted the highest total EPA (+11.26) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 50 counted snaps, they averaged +0.23 EPA per play.

Case Keenum's top snap (-3.86 EPA): (11:57) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass short left intended for 11-L.Treadwell INTERCEPTED by 53-J.Schobert (94-C.Nassib) at MIN 45. 53-J.Schobert to MIN 37 for 8 yards (14-S.Diggs).

Biggest single play (+4.15 EPA): R. Quigley — (9:03) (Punt formation) 4-R.Quigley punts 34 yards to CLE 20, Center-47-K.McDermott. 11-B.Treggs MUFFS catch, touched at CLE 20, RECOVERED by MIN-59-E.Lamur at CLE 20. PENALTY on MIN-50-E.Wilson, Unne

Quarterback report card

Case Keenum led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Case Keenum (Minnesota Vikings) · 50 dropbacks · 54.0% completion · -1.4% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +11.26 total EPA
D. Kizer (Cleveland Browns) · 39 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · -10.4% CPOE · -0.32 EPA/play · -12.32 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Minnesota Vikings	Cleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play	+0.104	-0.120
Offensive success rate	47.5%	38.5%
Pass EPA/play	+0.225	-0.316
Rush EPA/play	-0.171	+0.129
Defensive EPA/play	+0.120	-0.104
Defensive success rate	61.5%	52.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Minnesota Vikings: +0.10 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
Cleveland Browns: -0.12 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)

Cleveland Browns: 13 drives, -9.38 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 14 drives, +10.51 total EPA, 7 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Cleveland Browns — I. Crowell (Q1 11:27)
Minnesota Vikings — Adam Thielen (Case Keenum pass) (Q2 2:55)
Cleveland Browns — D. Kizer (Q2 0:42)
Minnesota Vikings — Jerick McKinnon (Q3 1:19)
Minnesota Vikings — K. Rudolph (Case Keenum pass) (Q4 10:11)

Field goals

Minnesota Vikings — K. Forbath (Q1 5:31)
Minnesota Vikings — K. Forbath (Q2 0:03)
Minnesota Vikings — K. Forbath (Q3 13:36)
Cleveland Browns — Zane Gonzalez (Q3 5:36)
Minnesota Vikings — K. Forbath (Q4 1:14)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 6–3. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the MIN 26 (Q1 11:27) — (11:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 34-I.Crowell right guard for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CLE 17 (Q1 5:31) — (5:31) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley..

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 9–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CLE 18 (Q2 2:55) — (2:55) 7-C.Keenum pass deep right to 19-A.Thielen for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q2 0:42) — (:42) 7-D.Kizer up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 0:40) — 5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CLE 16 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 11–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CLE 25 (Q3 13:36) — (13:36) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the MIN 5 (Q3 5:36) — (5:36) (Field Goal formation) 5-Z.Gonzalez 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q3 1:19) — (1:19) 21-J.McKinnon left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings registered a safety from the CLE 2 (Q3 1:16) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 21-J.McKinnon rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CLE 4 (Q4 10:11) — (10:11) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass short left to 82-K.Rudolph for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 10:06) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CLE 33 (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cleveland Browns (Q3 14:56) — (14:56) (Shotgun) 34-I.Crowell left guard to CLE 28 for 6 yards (99-D.Hunter). FUMBLES (99-D.Hunter), RECOVERED by MIN-41-A.Harris at CLE 30. 41-A.Harris to CLE 30 for no gain (70-K.Zeitler). [WPA -17.4% · EPA -4.08]
Cleveland Browns (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer pass deep left to 80-R.Louis ran ob at MIN 47 for 37 yards (29-X.Rhodes). [WPA +12.5% · EPA +3.17]
Cleveland Browns (Q3 12:08) — (12:08) (Field Goal formation) 5-Z.Gonzalez 35 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. [WPA -11.4% · EPA -3.48]
Minnesota Vikings (Q3 3:43) — (3:43) 7-C.Keenum pass deep left to 19-A.Thielen to CLE 33 for 25 yards (20-B.Boddy-Calhoun) [97-T.McGill]. [WPA +10.7% · EPA +2.26]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 11:57) — (11:57) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass short left intended for 11-L.Treadwell INTERCEPTED by 53-J.Schobert (94-C.Nassib) at MIN 45. 53-J.Schobert to MIN 37 for 8 yards (14-S.Diggs). [WPA -10.4% · EPA -3.86]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Minnesota Vikings (Q1 9:03) — (9:03) (Punt formation) 4-R.Quigley punts 34 yards to CLE 20, Center-47-K.McDermott. 11-B.Treggs MUFFS catch, touched at CLE 20, RECOVERED by MIN-59-E.Lamur at CLE 20. PENALTY on MIN-50-E.Wilson, Unne [WPA +8.7% · EPA +4.15]
Cleveland Browns (Q3 14:56) — (14:56) (Shotgun) 34-I.Crowell left guard to CLE 28 for 6 yards (99-D.Hunter). FUMBLES (99-D.Hunter), RECOVERED by MIN-41-A.Harris at CLE 30. 41-A.Harris to CLE 30 for no gain (70-K.Zeitler). [WPA -17.4% · EPA -4.08]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 11:57) — (11:57) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass short left intended for 11-L.Treadwell INTERCEPTED by 53-J.Schobert (94-C.Nassib) at MIN 45. 53-J.Schobert to MIN 37 for 8 yards (14-S.Diggs). [WPA -10.4% · EPA -3.86]
Cleveland Browns (Q3 12:08) — (12:08) (Field Goal formation) 5-Z.Gonzalez 35 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. [WPA -11.4% · EPA -3.48]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 11:27 · MIN 26 · Score 0-6
(11:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 34-I.Crowell right guard for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 5:31 · CLE 17 · Score 3-6
(5:31) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 2:55 · CLE 18 · Score 9-6
(2:55) 7-C.Keenum pass deep right to 19-A.Thielen for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 0:42 · MIN 1 · Score 9-12
(:42) 7-D.Kizer up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 0:40 · MIN 15 · Score 9-13
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · CLE 16 · Score 12-13
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 13:36 · CLE 25 · Score 15-13
(13:36) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 5:36 · MIN 5 · Score 15-16
(5:36) (Field Goal formation) 5-Z.Gonzalez 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 1:19 · CLE 1 · Score 21-16
(1:19) 21-J.McKinnon left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings Safety (+2) — Q3 1:16 · CLE 2 · Score 23-16
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 21-J.McKinnon rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 10:11 · CLE 4 · Score 29-16
(10:11) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass short left to 82-K.Rudolph for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 10:06 · CLE 15 · Score 30-16
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 1:14 · CLE 33 · Score 33-16
(1:14) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 51 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.
Case Keenum (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
D. Kizer (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Cleveland Browns on 2017-10-29?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Cleveland Browns 33-16 in Week 8, 2017.

What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Cleveland Browns?

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 3, Cleveland Browns 6; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 9, Cleveland Browns 7; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 11, Cleveland Browns 3; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 10, Cleveland Browns 0; Final: Minnesota Vikings 33, Cleveland Browns 16.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Cleveland Browns?

Cleveland Browns touchdown — I. Crowell (Q1 11:27) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Thielen (C. Keenum pass) (Q2 2:55) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Kizer (Q2 0:42) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. McKinnon (Q3 1:19) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Rudolph (C. Keenum pass) (Q4 10:11) Minnesota Vikings field goal — K. Forbath (Q1 5:31, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — K. Forbath (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — K. Forbath (Q3 13:36, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — Z. Gonzalez (Q3 5:36, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — K. Forbath (Q4 1:14, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Cleveland Browns?

Case Keenum (Minnesota Vikings), 54.0% completion, -1.4% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +11.26 total passing EPA. D. Kizer (Cleveland Browns), 46.2% completion, -10.4% CPOE, -0.32 EPA per dropback, -12.32 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Cleveland Browns?

Case Keenum (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.26 total EPA on Passing plays. across 50 snaps. Their top snap (-3.86 EPA): (11:57) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass short left intended for 11-L.Treadwell INTERCEPTED by 53-J.Schobert (94-C.Nassib) at MIN 45. 53-J.Schobert to MIN 37 for 8 yards (14-S.Diggs)..

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W

Cleveland Browns

Entered 0-7 Now 0-8 L

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