Lions 9–24 Vikings: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 9, 2018

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

M. Stafford (Detroit Lions), 51.0% completion, +2.7% CPOE, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -14.16 total passing EPA. K. Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 69.2% completion, +6.9% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +4.01 total passing EPA.

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

M. Jones (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.49 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+2.90 EPA): (2:32) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 11-M.Jones to MIN 21 for 18 yards (41-A.Harris; 20-M.Alexander)..

Quick answer

Winner: Minnesota Vikings
Final score: Minnesota Vikings 24–9 Detroit Lions
Halftime: Detroit Lions 6–17 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Marcus Jones
Top passer: Matthew Stafford
Biggest EPA play: (7:11) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford scrambles right guard to DET 38 for 1 yard. FUMBLES, RECOVER…
Game date: 2018-11-04

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 24–9 on 2018-11-04. Marcus Jones posted a game-high +5.49 total EPA in the receiving.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
Detroit Lions	0	6	3	0	0	9
Minnesota Vikings	7	10	7	0	0	24

Scoring Map

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

DETDetroit Lions

DET 1

DET 2

+3DET 21

MIN 63

MINMinnesota Vikings

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 9:59TD
Latavius Murray
Points+6
Yard line
DET 1
Score
0-6
(9:59) 25-L.Murray left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 9:53XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
0-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 13:20FG
Matt Prater
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 17
Score
3-7
(13:20) 5-M.Prater 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 4:48FG
Matt Prater
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 16
Score
6-7
(4:48) 5-M.Prater 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 3:25TD
Adam Thielen
Points+6
Yard line
DET 2
Score
6-13
(3:25) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 19-A.Thielen for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 3:20XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
6-14
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:08FG
Dominic Bailey
Points+3
Yard line
DET 21
Score
6-17
(:08) 5-D.Bailey 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 7:11TD
Danielle Hunter
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 63
Score
6-23
(7:11) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford scrambles right guard to DET 38 for 1 yard. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by MIN-99-D.Hunter at DET 32. 99-D.Hunter for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 6:57XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
6-24
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile. MIN-74-M.Remmers was injured during the play. PENALTY on DET-97-R.Jean Francois, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 1:13FG
Matt Prater
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 19
Score
9-24
(1:13) 5-M.Prater 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Marcus Jones · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.49 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
2K. Golladay · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.68 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
3Kirk Cousins · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +4.01 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
4Cooper Beebe · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.31 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
5Tyree Wilson · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +2.87 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.87 EPA/play
6K. Rudolph · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
7Laquon Treadwell · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
8Truman Jones · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.33 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.16 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

Marcus Jones — DET · Receiving

Marcus Jones posted the highest total EPA (+5.49) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.69 EPA per play.

Marcus Jones's top snap (+2.90 EPA): (2:32) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 11-M.Jones to MIN 21 for 18 yards (41-A.Harris; 20-M.Alexander).

Biggest single play (-8.16 EPA): Matthew Stafford — (7:11) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford scrambles right guard to DET 38 for 1 yard. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by MIN-99-D.Hunter at DET 32. 99-D.Hunter for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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 Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 49 dropbacks · 51.0% completion · +2.7% CPOE · -0.29 EPA/play · -14.16 total EPA
Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) · 26 dropbacks · 69.2% completion · +6.9% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +4.01 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Detroit Lions	Minnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play	-0.201	-0.048
Offensive success rate	37.2%	45.3%
Pass EPA/play	-0.289	+0.154
Rush EPA/play	-0.009	-0.301
Defensive EPA/play	+0.048	+0.201
Defensive success rate	54.7%	62.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.20), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Detroit Lions: -0.20 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
Minnesota Vikings: -0.05 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)

Detroit Lions: 11 drives, -17.25 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 10 drives, -3.10 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Minnesota Vikings — Latavius Murray (Q1 9:59)
Minnesota Vikings — Adam Thielen (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q2 3:25)
Minnesota Vikings — Danielle Hunter (Q4 7:11)

Field goals

Detroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q2 13:20)
Detroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q2 4:48)
Minnesota Vikings — Dominic Bailey (Q2 0:08)
Detroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q4 1:13)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q1 9:59) — (9:59) 25-L.Murray left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q1 9:53) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile..

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–6. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 17 (Q2 13:20) — (13:20) 5-M.Prater 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 16 (Q2 4:48) — (4:48) 5-M.Prater 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q2 3:25) — (3:25) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 19-A.Thielen for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 3:20) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DET 21 (Q2 0:08) — (:08) 5-D.Bailey 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 63 (Q4 7:11); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 6:57); Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 19 (Q4 1:13) — (1:13) 5-M.Prater 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Minnesota Vikings (Q2 10:42) — (10:42) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right intended for 19-A.Thielen INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Slay at DET 35. 23-D.Slay to MIN 44 for 21 yards (82-K.Rudolph). [WPA -15.7% · EPA -5.94]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 4:45) — (4:45) (Shotgun) 33-D.Cook left tackle to DET 5 for 70 yards (27-G.Quin). [WPA +13.0% · EPA +4.54]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 11:38) — (11:38) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 12-C.Beebe pushed ob at DET 24 for 13 yards (31-T.Tabor). [WPA +10.0% · EPA +3.44]
Detroit Lions (Q1 2:32) — (2:32) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 11-M.Jones to MIN 21 for 18 yards (41-A.Harris; 20-M.Alexander). [WPA +8.2% · EPA +2.90]
Detroit Lions (Q2 8:19) — (8:19) 9-M.Stafford scrambles left end to MIN 32 for 3 yards (50-E.Wilson). [WPA +6.9% · EPA +1.73]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Detroit Lions (Q4 7:11) — (7:11) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford scrambles right guard to DET 38 for 1 yard. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by MIN-99-D.Hunter at DET 32. 99-D.Hunter for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -5.1% · EPA -8.16]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 10:42) — (10:42) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right intended for 19-A.Thielen INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Slay at DET 35. 23-D.Slay to MIN 44 for 21 yards (82-K.Rudolph). [WPA -15.7% · EPA -5.94]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 10:20) — (10:20) 8-K.Cousins FUMBLES (Aborted) at DET 28, RECOVERED by DET-91-A.Robinson at DET 28. 91-A.Robinson to DET 28 for no gain (63-D.Isidora). [WPA -3.8% · EPA -5.76]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 4:45) — (4:45) (Shotgun) 33-D.Cook left tackle to DET 5 for 70 yards (27-G.Quin). [WPA +13.0% · EPA +4.54]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 9:59 · DET 1 · Score 0-6
(9:59) 25-L.Murray left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 9:53 · DET 15 · Score 0-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 13:20 · MIN 17 · Score 3-7
(13:20) 5-M.Prater 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 4:48 · MIN 16 · Score 6-7
(4:48) 5-M.Prater 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 3:25 · DET 2 · Score 6-13
(3:25) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 19-A.Thielen for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 3:20 · DET 15 · Score 6-14
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 0:08 · DET 21 · Score 6-17
(:08) 5-D.Bailey 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 7:11 · MIN 63 · Score 6-23
(7:11) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford scrambles right guard to DET 38 for 1 yard. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by MIN-99-D.Hunter at DET 32. 99-D.Hunter for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 6:57 · DET 15 · Score 6-24
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile. MIN-74-M.Remmers was injured during the play. PENALTY on DET-97-R.Jean Francois, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced betwe
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 1:13 · MIN 19 · Score 9-24
(1:13) 5-M.Prater 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

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.
Marcus Jones (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Kirk Cousins (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings on 2018-11-04?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 24-9 in Week 9, 2018.

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

Q1: Detroit Lions 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: Detroit Lions 6, Minnesota Vikings 10; Q4: Detroit Lions 3, Minnesota Vikings 7; Final: Detroit Lions 9, Minnesota Vikings 24.

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

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — L. Murray (Q1 9:59) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Thielen (K. Cousins pass) (Q2 3:25) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Hunter (Q4 7:11) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q2 13:20, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q2 4:48, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — D. Bailey (Q2 0:08, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q4 1:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 51.0% completion, +2.7% CPOE, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -14.16 total passing EPA. Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 69.2% completion, +6.9% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +4.01 total passing EPA.

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

Marcus Jones (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.49 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+2.90 EPA): (2:32) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 11-M.Jones to MIN 21 for 18 yards (41-A.Harris; 20-M.Alexander)..

Season records after this game

Detroit Lions

Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W

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