Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 37–17 New York Jets
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 10–7 New York Jets at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Adam Thielen
- Top passer
- Sam Darnold
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:08) 14-S.Darnold pass deep left intended for 11-R.Anderson INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith (2…
- Game date
- 2018-10-21
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the New York Jets 37–17 on 2018-10-21. Adam Thielen posted a game-high +7.99 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 3 | 10 | 17 | 0 | 37 |
 New York Jets | 7 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings
(13:28) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 19-A.Thielen for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
(1:05) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short middle to 89-C.Herndon for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
(10:16) 5-D.Bailey 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
(8:20) 25-L.Murray right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
(5:52) 5-D.Bailey 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
(2:44) 2-J.Myers 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
(13:46) 25-L.Murray right guard for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
(10:32) 14-S.Darnold up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
(5:23) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 17-A.Robinson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
(3:26) 5-D.Bailey 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
NYJNew York JetsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 13:28TD Adam ThielenPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 34
- Score
- 6-0
(13:28) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 19-A.Thielen for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 13:22XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 7-0
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 1:05TD CHC. HerndonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 12
- Score
- 7-6
(1:05) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short middle to 89-C.Herndon for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 1:01XP Josh MyersPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 7-7
2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 10:16FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 8
- Score
- 10-7
(10:16) 5-D.Bailey 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 8:20TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 11
- Score
- 16-7
(8:20) 25-L.Murray right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 8:15XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 17-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 5:52FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 4
- Score
- 20-7
(5:52) 5-D.Bailey 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 2:44FG Josh MyersPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 37
- Score
- 20-10
(2:44) 2-J.Myers 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 13:46TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 38
- Score
- 26-10
(13:46) 25-L.Murray right guard for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 13:38XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 27-10
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 10:32TD Sam DarnoldPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 27-16
(10:32) 14-S.Darnold up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 10:27XP Josh MyersPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 27-17
2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 5:23TD Alton RobinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 34
- Score
- 33-17
(5:23) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 17-A.Robinson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 5:16XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 34-17
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 3:26FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 25
- Score
- 37-17
(3:26) 5-D.Bailey 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Adam Thielen · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.99 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 2Alton Robinson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.41 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
- 3C. Herndon · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.14 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 4B. Zylstra · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.92 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.92 EPA/play
- 5
Rodney Thomas II · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +1.80 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.80 EPA/play - 6
Kirk Cousins · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +1.52 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play - 7I. Crowell · New York Jets · Receiving · +0.67 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 8T. Cannon · New York Jets · Rushing · +0.54 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.27 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
Adam Thielen — MIN · Receiving
Adam Thielen posted the highest total EPA (+7.99) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.80 EPA per play.
Adam Thielen's top snap (+3.43 EPA): (13:28) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 19-A.Thielen for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-7.06 EPA): Sam Darnold — (8:08) 14-S.Darnold pass deep left intended for 11-R.Anderson INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith (29-X.Rhodes) at MIN 39. 22-H.Smith to NYJ 9 for 52 yards (83-E.Tomlinson).
Quarterback report card
Sam Darnold led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Sam Darnold (New York Jets) · 48 dropbacks · 35.4% completion · -22.3% CPOE · -0.50 EPA/play · -24.16 total EPA
- Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) · 43 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · +4.6% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.52 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.033 | -0.325 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.0% | 35.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.035 | -0.503 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.187 | -0.366 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.325 | +0.033 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.8% | 62.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.33), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.03 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: -0.33 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: 17 drives, -3.07 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 17 drives, -29.60 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — Adam Thielen (Kirk Cousins pass)
- New York Jets — C. Herndon (Sam Darnold pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Latavius Murray
- Minnesota Vikings — Latavius Murray
- New York Jets — Sam Darnold
- Minnesota Vikings — Alton Robinson (Kirk Cousins pass)
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — Dominic Bailey
- Minnesota Vikings — Dominic Bailey
- New York Jets — Josh Myers
- Minnesota Vikings — Dominic Bailey
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYJ 34 (Q1 13:28) — (13:28) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 19-A.Thielen for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q1 13:22) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.; New York Jets found the end zone from the MIN 12 (Q1 1:05) — (1:05) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short middle to 89-C.Herndon for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q1 1:01) — 2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the NYJ 8 (Q2 10:16) — (10:16) 5-D.Bailey 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYJ 11 (Q3 8:20) — (8:20) 25-L.Murray right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q3 8:15) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the NYJ 4 (Q3 5:52) — (5:52) 5-D.Bailey 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIN 37 (Q3 2:44) — (2:44) 2-J.Myers 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 17–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYJ 38 (Q4 13:46) — (13:46) 25-L.Murray right guard for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q4 13:38) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.; New York Jets found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q4 10:32) — (10:32) 14-S.Darnold up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 10:27) — 2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NYJ 34 (Q4 5:23) — (5:23) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 17-A.Robinson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q4 5:16) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the NYJ 25 (Q4 3:26) — (3:26) 5-D.Bailey 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Jets (Q2 7:17) — (7:17) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYJ 42, RECOVERED by MIN-96-T.Johnson at NYJ 44. 96-T.Johnson to NYJ 44 for no gain (72-B.Shell).
- New York Jets (Q3 8:08) — (8:08) 14-S.Darnold pass deep left intended for 11-R.Anderson INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith (29-X.Rhodes) at MIN 39. 22-H.Smith to NYJ 9 for 52 yards (83-E.Tomlinson).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 0:47) — (:47) 5-D.Bailey 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 13:28) — (13:28) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 19-A.Thielen for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q3 2:44) — (2:44) 2-J.Myers 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q3 8:08) — (8:08) 14-S.Darnold pass deep left intended for 11-R.Anderson INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith (29-X.Rhodes) at MIN 39. 22-H.Smith to NYJ 9 for 52 yards (83-E.Tomlinson).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 5:23) — (5:23) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 17-A.Robinson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q4 4:38) — (4:38) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short right intended for 17-C.Peake INTERCEPTED by 26-T.Waynes at NYJ 46. 26-T.Waynes to NYJ 22 for 24 yards (17-C.Peake).
- New York Jets (Q2 7:17) — (7:17) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYJ 42, RECOVERED by MIN-96-T.Johnson at NYJ 44. 96-T.Johnson to NYJ 44 for no gain (72-B.Shell).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 13:28 · NYJ 34 · Score 6-0
(13:28) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 19-A.Thielen for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 13:22 · NYJ 15 · Score 7-0
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 1:05 · MIN 12 · Score 7-6
(1:05) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short middle to 89-C.Herndon for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 1:01 · MIN 15 · Score 7-7
2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 10:16 · NYJ 8 · Score 10-7
(10:16) 5-D.Bailey 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 8:20 · NYJ 11 · Score 16-7
(8:20) 25-L.Murray right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 8:15 · NYJ 15 · Score 17-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 5:52 · NYJ 4 · Score 20-7
(5:52) 5-D.Bailey 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 2:44 · MIN 37 · Score 20-10
(2:44) 2-J.Myers 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 13:46 · NYJ 38 · Score 26-10
(13:46) 25-L.Murray right guard for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 13:38 · NYJ 15 · Score 27-10
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 10:32 · MIN 1 · Score 27-16
(10:32) 14-S.Darnold up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 10:27 · MIN 15 · Score 27-17
2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 5:23 · NYJ 34 · Score 33-17
(5:23) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 17-A.Robinson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 5:16 · NYJ 15 · Score 34-17
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 3:26 · NYJ 25 · Score 37-17
(3:26) 5-D.Bailey 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
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.
- Adam Thielen (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Sam Darnold (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Kirk Cousins (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs New York Jets on 2018-10-21?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the New York Jets 37-17 in Week 7, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs New York Jets?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 7, New York Jets 7; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 3, New York Jets 0; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 10, New York Jets 3; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 17, New York Jets 7; Final: Minnesota Vikings 37, New York Jets 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs New York Jets?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Thielen (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 13:28) New York Jets touchdown — C. Herndon (S. Darnold pass) (Q1 1:05) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — L. Murray (Q3 8:20) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — L. Murray (Q4 13:46) New York Jets touchdown — S. Darnold (Q4 10:32) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Robinson (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 5:23) Minnesota Vikings field goal — D. Bailey (Q2 10:16, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — D. Bailey (Q3 5:52, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — J. Myers (Q3 2:44, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — D. Bailey (Q4 3:26, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs New York Jets?
Sam Darnold (New York Jets), 35.4% completion, -22.3% CPOE, -0.50 EPA per dropback, -24.16 total passing EPA. Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 58.1% completion, +4.6% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.52 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs New York Jets?
Adam Thielen (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.99 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+3.43 EPA): (13:28) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 19-A.Thielen for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W
New York Jets
Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L
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