Lions 7–20 Vikings: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 14, 2019

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

D. Blough (Detroit Lions), 49.0% completion, -8.2% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -7.84 total passing EPA. K. Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 72.7% completion, +12.7% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +6.39 total passing EPA.

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

K. Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.39 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+3.71 EPA): (:37) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 14-S.Diggs pushed ob at DET 3 for 44 yards (23-D.Slay)..

Quick answer

Winner: Minnesota Vikings
Final score: Minnesota Vikings 20–7 Detroit Lions
Halftime: Detroit Lions 0–17 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Kirk Cousins
Top passer: David Blough
Biggest EPA play: (4:33) 10-D.Blough pass deep middle intended for 19-K.Golladay INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith […
Game date: 2019-12-08

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 20–7 on 2019-12-08. Kirk Cousins posted a game-high +6.39 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	Q4	—	—	T
Detroit Lions	0	0	7	0	0	7
Minnesota Vikings	7	10	3	0	0	20

Scoring Map

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

DETDetroit Lions

DET 9

+1DET 15

+3DET 9

DET 3

+1DET 15

+3DET 32

MIN 10

+1MIN 15

MINMinnesota Vikings

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 5:52TD
OJO. Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
DET 9
Score
0-6
(5:52) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 81-O.Johnson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 5:47XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
0-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 4:45FG
Dominic Bailey
Points+3
Yard line
DET 9
Score
0-10
(4:45) 5-D.Bailey 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:25TD
Dylan Cook
Points+6
Yard line
DET 3
Score
0-16
(:25) 33-D.Cook right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:20XP
Dominic Bailey
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
0-17
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 15:00FG
Dominic Bailey
Points+3
Yard line
DET 32
Score
0-20
(15:00) 5-D.Bailey 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 2:14TD
KGK. Golladay
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 10
Score
6-20
(2:14) (Shotgun) 10-D.Blough pass short left to 19-K.Golladay for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 2:09XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 15
Score
7-20
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Kirk Cousins · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +6.39 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
2Laquon Treadwell · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.03 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
3Stefon Diggs · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.95 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
4K. Golladay · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.44 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
5D. Amendola · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.88 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
6Alexander Mattison · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.92 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
7C.J. Ham · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.51 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
8O. Johnson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.50 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.50 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

Kirk Cousins — MIN · Passing

Kirk Cousins posted the highest total EPA (+6.39) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.19 EPA per play.

Kirk Cousins's top snap (+3.71 EPA): (:37) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 14-S.Diggs pushed ob at DET 3 for 44 yards (23-D.Slay).

Biggest single play (-4.55 EPA): David Blough — (4:33) 10-D.Blough pass deep middle intended for 19-K.Golladay INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith [97-E.Griffen] at MIN 36. 22-H.Smith to MIN 36 for no gain (19-K.Golladay). MIN-29-X.Rhodes was injured during

Quarterback report card

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

David Blough (Detroit Lions) · 49 dropbacks · 49.0% completion · -8.2% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -7.84 total EPA
Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) · 33 dropbacks · 72.7% completion · +12.7% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +6.39 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Detroit Lions	Minnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play	-0.226	-0.052
Offensive success rate	34.1%	42.0%
Pass EPA/play	-0.160	+0.194
Rush EPA/play	-0.256	-0.243
Defensive EPA/play	+0.052	+0.226
Defensive success rate	58.0%	65.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.23), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Detroit Lions: -0.23 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
Minnesota Vikings: -0.05 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)

Detroit Lions: 12 drives, -19.21 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 12 drives, -4.55 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Minnesota Vikings — O. Johnson (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q1 5:52)
Minnesota Vikings — Dylan Cook (Q2 0:25)
Detroit Lions — K. Golladay (David Blough pass) (Q4 2:14)

Field goals

Minnesota Vikings — Dominic Bailey (Q2 4:45)
Minnesota Vikings — Dominic Bailey (Q4 15:00)

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 9 (Q1 5:52) — (5:52) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 81-O.Johnson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q1 5:47) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt..

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DET 9 (Q2 4:45) — (4:45) 5-D.Bailey 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 3 (Q2 0:25) — (:25) 33-D.Cook right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 0:20) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt..

The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DET 32 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 5-D.Bailey 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 10 (Q4 2:14) — (2:14) (Shotgun) 10-D.Blough pass short left to 19-K.Golladay for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 2:09) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Detroit Lions (Q2 1:16) — (1:16) (Shotgun) 10-D.Blough sacked at MIN 27 for -12 yards (99-D.Hunter). [WPA -7.3% · EPA -2.25]
Detroit Lions (Q2 1:10) — (1:10) 5-M.Prater 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. [WPA -6.2% · EPA -3.28]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 7:44) — (7:44) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 14-S.Diggs ran ob at DET 32 for 14 yards. [WPA +5.3% · EPA +1.15]
Detroit Lions (Q2 1:29) — (1:29) (Shotgun) 10-D.Blough pass short left to 80-D.Amendola pushed ob at MIN 23 for 8 yards (26-T.Waynes). [WPA +4.9% · EPA +1.30]
Detroit Lions (Q1 14:53) — (14:53) (Shotgun) 10-D.Blough sacked at DET 19 for -6 yards (99-D.Hunter). [WPA -4.6% · EPA -1.87]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Detroit Lions (Q3 4:33) — (4:33) 10-D.Blough pass deep middle intended for 19-K.Golladay INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith [97-E.Griffen] at MIN 36. 22-H.Smith to MIN 36 for no gain (19-K.Golladay). MIN-29-X.Rhodes was injured during [WPA -2.9% · EPA -4.55]
Detroit Lions (Q4 2:14) — (2:14) (Shotgun) 10-D.Blough pass short left to 19-K.Golladay for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +4.26]
Detroit Lions (Q4 0:35) — (:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-D.Blough pass deep middle intended for 82-L.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 34-A.Sendejo at MIN -8. Touchback. [WPA -0.4% · EPA -3.87]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 0:37) — (:37) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 14-S.Diggs pushed ob at DET 3 for 44 yards (23-D.Slay). [WPA +3.2% · EPA +3.71]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 5:52 · DET 9 · Score 0-6
(5:52) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 81-O.Johnson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 5:47 · DET 15 · Score 0-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 4:45 · DET 9 · Score 0-10
(4:45) 5-D.Bailey 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 0:25 · DET 3 · Score 0-16
(:25) 33-D.Cook right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 0:20 · DET 15 · Score 0-17
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · DET 32 · Score 0-20
(15:00) 5-D.Bailey 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 2:14 · MIN 10 · Score 6-20
(2:14) (Shotgun) 10-D.Blough pass short left to 19-K.Golladay for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 2:09 · MIN 15 · Score 7-20
5-M.Prater extra point 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.
Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
David Blough (DET) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Kirk Cousins (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings on 2019-12-08?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 20-7 in Week 14, 2019.

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

Q1: Detroit Lions 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: Detroit Lions 0, Minnesota Vikings 10; Q4: Detroit Lions 7, Minnesota Vikings 3; Final: Detroit Lions 7, Minnesota Vikings 20.

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

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — O. Johnson (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 5:52) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Cook (Q2 0:25) Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Golladay (D. Blough pass) (Q4 2:14) Minnesota Vikings field goal — D. Bailey (Q2 4:45, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — D. Bailey (Q4 15:00, 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?

David Blough (Detroit Lions), 49.0% completion, -8.2% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -7.84 total passing EPA. Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 72.7% completion, +12.7% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +6.39 total passing EPA.

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

Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.39 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+3.71 EPA): (:37) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 14-S.Diggs pushed ob at DET 3 for 44 yards (23-D.Slay)..

Season records after this game

Detroit Lions

Entered 3-8 Now 3-9 L

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 8-4 Now 9-4 W

Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings: 2019 Week 14 Recap

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