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NFL · Week 13 · December 6, 2020 · 12 min read

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Minnesota Vikings: 2020 Week 13 Recap

Vikings defeat Jaguars 27–24 in Week 13

Adam Thielen led Fantasy Impact as Vikings prevailed in a 24–27 Week 13 finish.

Jacksonville Jaguars 24 1–11
Final 24–27
Minnesota Vikings 27 6–6 Winner
Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
24–27
Halftime
Jacksonville Jaguars 9–6 Minnesota Vikings
Top passer
Kirk Cousins
FantasyHQ MVP
Adam Thielen
Game date
December 6, 2020

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • T.Eifert 6 REC · 45 YDS +5.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Cornelius Johnson
    Cornelius Johnson 4 REC · 66 YDS +3.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Laviska Shenault Jr.
    Laviska Shenault Jr. 3 REC · 38 YDS · 1 TD +2.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • Adam Thielen
    Adam Thielen 8 REC · 75 YDS · 1 TD +6.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Jordan Jefferson
    Jordan Jefferson 9 REC · 121 YDS · 1 TD +4.6 Fantasy Impact
  • C.J. Ham
    C.J. Ham 1 REC · 12 YDS · 1 TD +1.5 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
Minnesota Vikings 27–24 Jacksonville Jaguars
Halftime
Jacksonville Jaguars 9–6 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Adam Thielen
Top passer
Kirk Cousins
Biggest EPA play
(15:00) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle intended for 33-D.Cook INTERCEPTED by 47-J.Schobert …
Game date
2020-12-06

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 27–24 on 2020-12-06, overcoming Jacksonville Jaguars's 9–6 halftime lead. Adam Thielen posted a game-high +6.69 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4OTT
Jacksonville Jaguars9078024
Minnesota Vikings06135327

Scoring Map

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

JAXJacksonville Jaguars
MINMinnesota Vikings

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 12:39TD
    Laviska Shenault Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 28
    Score
    6-0

    (12:39) 2-M.Glennon pass deep left to 10-L.Shenault Jr. for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN [20-J.Gladney].

  2. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 6:07FG
    Chase McLaughlin

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 4
    Score
    9-0

    (6:07) 3-C.McLaughlin 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.

  3. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 2:56TD
    Adam Thielen

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 3
    Score
    9-6

    (2:56) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 19-A.Thielen for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 15:00TD
    JSJ. Schobert

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 60
    Score
    15-6

    (15:00) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle intended for 33-D.Cook INTERCEPTED by 47-J.Schobert at MIN 43. 47-J.Schobert for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 14:50XP
    Chase McLaughlin

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 15
    Score
    16-6

    3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.

  6. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 11:15TD
    C.J. Ham

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 12
    Score
    16-12

    (11:15) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 30-C.Ham for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 11:08XP
    Dominic Bailey

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 15
    Score
    16-13

    5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.

  8. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 3:34TD
    Jordan Jefferson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 20
    Score
    16-19

    (3:34) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 18-J.Jefferson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 14:15Safety
    MGM. Glennon

    Points+2

    Yard line
    MIN 96
    Score
    16-21

    (14:15) (Shotgun) 2-M.Glennon sacked in End Zone for -4 yards, SAFETY (95-I.Odenigbo).

  10. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 3:55FG
    Dominic Bailey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 30
    Score
    16-24

    (3:55) 5-D.Bailey 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.

  11. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 1:12TD
    Jimmori Robinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 1
    Score
    22-24

    (1:12) 76-W.Richardson Jr. reported in as eligible. 30-J.Robinson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 1:08Safety
    MGM. Glennon

    Points+2

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    24-24

    (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-M.Glennon pass to 19-C.Johnson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  13. MINMinnesota Vikings
    OT 1:53FG
    Dominic Bailey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 5
    Score
    24-27

    (1:53) 5-D.Bailey 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Adam ThielenAdam Thielen · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.69 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
  2. 2T. Eifert · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +5.17 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
  3. 3Jordan JeffersonJordan Jefferson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.62 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
  4. 4Cornelius JohnsonCornelius Johnson · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.94 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
  5. 5Laviska Shenault Jr.Laviska Shenault Jr. · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.70 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
  6. 6Laviska Shenault Jr.Laviska Shenault Jr. · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +2.26 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
  7. 7C.J. HamC.J. Ham · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
  8. 8Jimmori RobinsonJimmori Robinson · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.40 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Adam Thielen

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Adam Thielen — MIN · Receiving

Adam Thielen posted the highest total EPA (+6.69) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.61 EPA per play.

Biggest single play (-9.67 EPA): Kirk Cousins — (15:00) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle intended for 33-D.Cook INTERCEPTED by 47-J.Schobert at MIN 43. 47-J.Schobert for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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 CousinsKirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) · 53 dropbacks · 52.8% completion · +0.8% CPOE · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.03 total EPA
  • M. Glennon (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 47 dropbacks · 59.6% completion · -1.3% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -7.00 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatJacksonville JaguarsMinnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play-0.140-0.135
Offensive success rate43.2%43.1%
Pass EPA/play-0.149-0.001
Rush EPA/play+0.001-0.249
Defensive EPA/play+0.135+0.140
Defensive success rate56.9%56.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Jacksonville Jaguars -0.14, Minnesota Vikings -0.14) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Jacksonville Jaguars: -0.14 EPA/play (15th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • Minnesota Vikings: -0.14 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 15 drives, -12.34 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Minnesota Vikings: 16 drives, -15.61 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Laviska Shenault Jr.Jacksonville Jaguars — Laviska Shenault Jr. (M. Glennon pass) (Q1 12:39)
  • Adam ThielenMinnesota Vikings — Adam Thielen (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q2 2:56)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Schobert (Q3 15:00)
  • C.J. HamMinnesota Vikings — C.J. Ham (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q3 11:15)
  • Jordan JeffersonMinnesota Vikings — Jordan Jefferson (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q3 3:34)
  • Jimmori RobinsonJacksonville Jaguars — Jimmori Robinson (Q4 1:12)

Field goals

  • Chase McLaughlinJacksonville Jaguars — Chase McLaughlin (Q1 6:07)
  • Dominic BaileyMinnesota Vikings — Dominic Bailey (Q4 3:55)
  • Dominic BaileyMinnesota Vikings — Dominic Bailey (OT 1:53)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 9–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the MIN 28 (Q1 12:39) — (12:39) 2-M.Glennon pass deep left to 10-L.Shenault Jr. for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN [20-J.Gladney].; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the MIN 4 (Q1 6:07) — (6:07) 3-C.McLaughlin 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke..

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 6–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the JAX 3 (Q2 2:56) — (2:56) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 19-A.Thielen for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 13–7. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the JAX 60 (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle intended for 33-D.Cook INTERCEPTED by 47-J.Schobert at MIN 43. 47-J.Schobert for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q3 14:50) — 3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the JAX 12 (Q3 11:15) — (11:15) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 30-C.Ham for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q3 11:08) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the JAX 20 (Q3 3:34) — (3:34) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 18-J.Jefferson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 8–5. Minnesota Vikings registered a safety from the MIN 96 (Q4 14:15) — (14:15) (Shotgun) 2-M.Glennon sacked in End Zone for -4 yards, SAFETY (95-I.Odenigbo).; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the JAX 30 (Q4 3:55) — (3:55) 5-D.Bailey 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q4 1:12) — (1:12) 76-W.Richardson Jr. reported in as eligible. 30-J.Robinson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars registered a safety from the MIN 2 (Q4 1:08) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-M.Glennon pass to 19-C.Johnson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Overtime: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the JAX 5 (OT 1:53) — (1:53) 5-D.Bailey 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-2-B.Colquitt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle intended for 33-D.Cook INTERCEPTED by 47-J.Schobert at MIN 43. 47-J.Schobert for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -24.9% · EPA -9.67]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 0:01) — (:01) 3-C.McLaughlin 62 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke. [WPA -24.3% · EPA -1.19]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:18) — (:18) 5-D.Bailey 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-2-B.Colquitt. [WPA -22.9% · EPA -2.38]
  • Minnesota Vikings (OT 8:16) — (8:16) 2-B.Colquitt punts 52 yards to JAX 28, Center-42-A.DePaola. 84-K.Cole Sr. to JAX 29 for 1 yard (85-D.Chisena). PENALTY on JAX-40-B.Watson, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at JAX 28. [WPA +21.5% · EPA +0.35]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 8-K.Cousins FUMBLES (Aborted) at JAX 4, RECOVERED by JAX-44-M.Jack at JAX 2. [WPA -19.1% · EPA -5.94]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle intended for 33-D.Cook INTERCEPTED by 47-J.Schobert at MIN 43. 47-J.Schobert for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -24.9% · EPA -9.67]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 8-K.Cousins FUMBLES (Aborted) at JAX 4, RECOVERED by JAX-44-M.Jack at JAX 2. [WPA -19.1% · EPA -5.94]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 7:46) — (7:46) (Shotgun) 2-M.Glennon pass short left intended for 85-E.Saubert INTERCEPTED by 27-C.Dantzler at MIN 22. 27-C.Dantzler to MIN 22 for no gain (85-E.Saubert). [WPA -10.4% · EPA -4.97]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 5:39) — (5:39) 2-M.Glennon pass short right to 18-C.Conley to JAX 45 for 4 yards (27-C.Dantzler). FUMBLES (27-C.Dantzler), RECOVERED by MIN-27-C.Dantzler at JAX 44. 27-C.Dantzler to JAX 44 for no gain (80-J.O [WPA -12.7% · EPA -4.68]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 12:39 · MIN 28 · Score 6-0
    (12:39) 2-M.Glennon pass deep left to 10-L.Shenault Jr. for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN [20-J.Gladney].
  2. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q1 6:07 · MIN 4 · Score 9-0
    (6:07) 3-C.McLaughlin 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
  3. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 2:56 · JAX 3 · Score 9-6
    (2:56) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 19-A.Thielen for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 15:00 · JAX 60 · Score 15-6
    (15:00) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle intended for 33-D.Cook INTERCEPTED by 47-J.Schobert at MIN 43. 47-J.Schobert for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 14:50 · MIN 15 · Score 16-6
    3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
  6. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 11:15 · JAX 12 · Score 16-12
    (11:15) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 30-C.Ham for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 11:08 · JAX 15 · Score 16-13
    5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
  8. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 3:34 · JAX 20 · Score 16-19
    (3:34) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 18-J.Jefferson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Minnesota Vikings Safety (+2) — Q4 14:15 · MIN 96 · Score 16-21
    (14:15) (Shotgun) 2-M.Glennon sacked in End Zone for -4 yards, SAFETY (95-I.Odenigbo).
  10. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 3:55 · JAX 30 · Score 16-24
    (3:55) 5-D.Bailey 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
  11. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 1:12 · MIN 1 · Score 22-24
    (1:12) 76-W.Richardson Jr. reported in as eligible. 30-J.Robinson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Jacksonville Jaguars Safety (+2) — Q4 1:08 · MIN 2 · Score 24-24
    (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-M.Glennon pass to 19-C.Johnson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  13. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — OT 1:53 · JAX 5 · Score 24-27
    (1:53) 5-D.Bailey 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.

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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Adam Thielen (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Minnesota Vikings on 2020-12-06?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-24 in Week 13, 2020.

What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Minnesota Vikings?

Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 9, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Minnesota Vikings 6; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Minnesota Vikings 13; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 8, Minnesota Vikings 5; Q5: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Minnesota Vikings 3; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 24, Minnesota Vikings 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Minnesota Vikings?

Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — L. Shenault (M. Glennon pass) (Q1 12:39) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Thielen (K. Cousins pass) (Q2 2:56) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — J. Schobert (Q3 15:00) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Ham (K. Cousins pass) (Q3 11:15) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Jefferson (K. Cousins pass) (Q3 3:34) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — J. Robinson (Q4 1:12) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q1 6:07, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — D. Bailey (Q4 3:55, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — D. Bailey (OT 1:53, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Minnesota Vikings?

Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 52.8% completion, +0.8% CPOE, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.03 total passing EPA. M. Glennon (Jacksonville Jaguars), 59.6% completion, -1.3% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -7.00 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Minnesota Vikings?

Adam Thielen (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.69 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps.

Was Jacksonville Jaguars vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Minnesota Vikings won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 1-10 Now 1-11 L

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 5-6 Now 6-6 W

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