Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 24–10 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 7–10 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- Kirk Cousins
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:31) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 11-J.Edelman INTERCEPTED by 54-E…
- Game date
- 2018-12-02
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Minnesota Vikings 24–10 on 2018-12-02. T. Brady posted a game-high +11.94 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
 New England Patriots | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings(9:36) 68-L.Waddle reported in as eligible. 46-J.Develin up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski 1,711 career pts, ties Lowery for 14th all-time.
(5:48) 3-S.Gostkowski 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski 12th career 100-pt season, ties Akers, Hanson & Stover for 4th-most all-time.
(:19) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 19-A.Thielen for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
(2:24) 5-D.Bailey 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
(:42) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 10-J.Gordon for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 508th career TD pass, ties Favre for 3rd-most all-time. NE 12-Brady 579th career TD pass (including postseason), ties P.Manning for most all-time.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(10:57) 68-L.Waddle reported in as eligible. 46-J.Develin up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 9:36TD JDJ. DevelinPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 0-6
(9:36) 68-L.Waddle reported in as eligible. 46-J.Develin up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 9:33XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 0-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski 1,711 career pts, ties Lowery for 14th all-time.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 5:48FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 0-10
(5:48) 3-S.Gostkowski 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski 12th career 100-pt season, ties Akers, Hanson & Stover for 4th-most all-time.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:19TD Adam ThielenPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 5
- Score
- 6-10
(:19) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 19-A.Thielen for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:15XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 7-10
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 2:24FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NE 21
- Score
- 10-10
(2:24) 5-D.Bailey 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 0:42TD JGJ. GordonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 24
- Score
- 10-16
(:42) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 10-J.Gordon for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 508th career TD pass, ties Favre for 3rd-most all-time. NE 12-Brady 579th career TD pass (including postseason), ties P.Manning for most all-time.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 0:35XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 10-17
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 10:57TD JDJ. DevelinPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 10-23
(10:57) 68-L.Waddle reported in as eligible. 46-J.Develin up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 10:54XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 10-24
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +11.94 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 2J. Gordon · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.35 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.78 EPA/play
- 3
Cordarrelle Patterson · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.82 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.91 EPA/play - 4C. Hogan · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.61 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.81 EPA/play
- 5K. Rudolph · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 6J. Edelman · New England Patriots · Rushing · +2.27 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 7Jordan White · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.39 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 8
Stefon Diggs · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.31 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.22 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
T. Brady — NE · Passing
T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+11.94) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (-3.89 EPA): (5:31) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 11-J.Edelman INTERCEPTED by 54-E.Kendricks [22-H.Smith] at MIN 45. 54-E.Kendricks to MIN 45 for no gain (11-J.Edelman).
Quarterback report card
Kirk Cousins led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) · 47 dropbacks · 68.1% completion · +2.5% CPOE · -0.26 EPA/play · -12.41 total EPA- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 34 dropbacks · 70.6% completion · +1.6% CPOE · +0.35 EPA/play · +11.94 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.162 | +0.046 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.8% | 55.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.264 | +0.351 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.139 | -0.063 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.046 | +0.162 |
| Defensive success rate | 44.3% | 59.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.16), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.16 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: +0.05 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, -12.34 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 12 drives, +4.07 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — J. Develin
- Minnesota Vikings — Adam Thielen (Kirk Cousins pass)
- New England Patriots — J. Gordon (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — J. Develin
Field goals
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- Minnesota Vikings — Dominic Bailey
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q1 9:36) — (9:36) 68-L.Waddle reported in as eligible. 46-J.Develin up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q1 9:33) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski 1,711 career pts, ties Lowery for 14th all-time..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIN 1 (Q2 5:48); Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NE 5 (Q2 0:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 19-A.Thielen for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 0:15) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the NE 21 (Q3 2:24) — (2:24) 5-D.Bailey 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIN 24 (Q3 0:42); New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q3 0:35) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q4 10:57) — (10:57) 68-L.Waddle reported in as eligible. 46-J.Develin up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 10:54) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q3 0:42) — (:42) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 10-J.Gordon for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 508th career TD pass, ties Favre for 3rd-most all-time. NE 12-Brady 579th career TD pass (including pos
- New England Patriots (Q2 0:01) — (:01) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 28-J.White to MIN 11 for 42 yards (22-H.Smith).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at MIN 20 for -10 yards (98-T.Flowers).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 3:57) — (3:57) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 82-K.Rudolph pushed ob at NE 40 for 5 yards (22-O.Melifonwu). New England challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on
- New England Patriots (Q3 6:26) — (6:26) 3-S.Gostkowski 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q4 5:31) — (5:31) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 11-J.Edelman INTERCEPTED by 54-E.Kendricks [22-H.Smith] at MIN 45. 54-E.Kendricks to MIN 45 for no gain (11-J.Edelman).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 5:31) — (5:31) 5-D.Bailey 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 4:50) — (4:50) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left intended for 17-A.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Harmon (27-J.Jackson) at NE -7. Touchback.
- New England Patriots (Q3 6:26) — (6:26) 3-S.Gostkowski 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 9:36 · MIN 1 · Score 0-6
(9:36) 68-L.Waddle reported in as eligible. 46-J.Develin up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 9:33 · MIN 15 · Score 0-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski 1,711 career pts, ties Lowery for 14th all-time. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 5:48 · MIN 1 · Score 0-10
(5:48) 3-S.Gostkowski 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski 12th career 100-pt season, ties Akers, Hanson & Stover for 4th-most all-time. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 0:19 · NE 5 · Score 6-10
(:19) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 19-A.Thielen for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 0:15 · NE 15 · Score 7-10
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 2:24 · NE 21 · Score 10-10
(2:24) 5-D.Bailey 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 0:42 · MIN 24 · Score 10-16
(:42) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 10-J.Gordon for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 508th career TD pass, ties Favre for 3rd-most all-time. NE 12-Brady 579th career TD pass (including pos - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 0:35 · MIN 15 · Score 10-17
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 10:57 · MIN 2 · Score 10-23
(10:57) 68-L.Waddle reported in as eligible. 46-J.Develin up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 10:54 · MIN 15 · Score 10-24
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs New England Patriots on 2018-12-02?
The New England Patriots beat the Minnesota Vikings 24-10 in Week 13, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 0, New England Patriots 7; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 7, New England Patriots 3; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 3, New England Patriots 7; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 0, New England Patriots 7; Final: Minnesota Vikings 10, New England Patriots 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs New England Patriots?
New England Patriots touchdown — J. Develin (Q1 9:36) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Thielen (K. Cousins pass) (Q2 0:19) New England Patriots touchdown — J. Gordon (T. Brady pass) (Q3 0:42) New England Patriots touchdown — J. Develin (Q4 10:57) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 5:48, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — D. Bailey (Q3 2:24, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs New England Patriots?
Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 68.1% completion, +2.5% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -12.41 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 70.6% completion, +1.6% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +11.94 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs New England Patriots?
T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.94 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (-3.89 EPA): (5:31) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 11-J.Edelman INTERCEPTED by 54-E.Kendricks [22-H.Smith] at MIN 45. 54-E.Kendricks to MIN 45 for no gain (11-J.Edelman)..
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 6-4 Now 6-5 L
New England Patriots
Entered 8-3 Now 9-3 W
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