Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 34–20 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 10–20 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Dylan Cook
- Top passer
- Matthew Stafford
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:52) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 88-T.Hockenson INTERCEPTED by…
- Game date
- 2020-11-08
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 34–20 on 2020-11-08. Dylan Cook posted a game-high +9.00 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Lions | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 34 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DETDetroit Lions
(10:42) 33-D.Cook up the middle to DET 1 for 4 yards (26-D.Harmon; 42-J.Kearse). Minnesota challenged the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 33-D.Cook up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
(1:30) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 84-I.Smith for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(8:24) 5-M.Prater 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.
(1:25) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 11-M.Jones for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.
(:22) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 31-A.Abdullah for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
(7:54) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 84-I.Smith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
(11:07) 5-M.Prater 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.
(10:54) 33-D.Cook left tackle for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt. PENALTY on DET-26-D.Harmon, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(6:58) (Shotgun) 4-C.Daniel pass short right to 88-T.Hockenson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 10:42TD Dylan CookPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 5
- Score
- 0-6
(10:42) 33-D.Cook up the middle to DET 1 for 4 yards (26-D.Harmon; 42-J.Kearse). Minnesota challenged the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 33-D.Cook up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 10:39XP 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
Q1 1:30TD Irv Smith Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 9
- Score
- 0-13
(1:30) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 84-I.Smith for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 8:24FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIN 5
- Score
- 3-13
(8:24) 5-M.Prater 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 1:25TD Marcus JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 9-13
(1:25) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 11-M.Jones for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 1:19XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 10-13
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:22TD Ameer AbdullahPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 22
- Score
- 10-19
(:22) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 31-A.Abdullah for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:15XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 10-20
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 7:54TD Irv Smith Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 1
- Score
- 10-26
(7:54) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 84-I.Smith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 7:50XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 10-27
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 11:07FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIN 27
- Score
- 13-27
(11:07) 5-M.Prater 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 10:54TD Dylan CookPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 70
- Score
- 13-33
(10:54) 33-D.Cook left tackle for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 10:42XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 13-34
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt. PENALTY on DET-26-D.Harmon, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 6:58TD T.J. HockensonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 19-34
(6:58) (Shotgun) 4-C.Daniel pass short right to 88-T.Hockenson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 6:55XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 20-34
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Dylan Cook · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +9.00 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 2
Kirk Cousins · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +8.74 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play - 3Marcus Jones · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.84 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 4Dylan Cook · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.85 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.92 EPA/play
- 5
Jordan Jefferson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.60 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play - 6Ameer Abdullah · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.37 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.37 EPA/play
- 7
Quintez Cephus · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.41 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play - 8
D'Andre Swift · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.90 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.38 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
Dylan Cook — MIN · Rushing
Dylan Cook posted the highest total EPA (+9.00) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 22 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.
Dylan Cook's top snap (+5.23 EPA): (10:54) 33-D.Cook left tackle for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-6.49 EPA): Matthew Stafford — (4:52) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 88-T.Hockenson INTERCEPTED by 50-E.Wilson at MIN 12. 50-E.Wilson to MIN 28 for 16 yards (73-J.Jackson).
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) · 35 dropbacks · 65.7% completion · -2.1% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -0.90 total EPA- Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) · 22 dropbacks · 59.1% completion · -1.5% CPOE · +0.40 EPA/play · +8.74 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.126 | +0.020 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 46.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.114 | +0.397 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.037 | +0.184 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.020 | +0.126 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.2% | 50.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.13), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: -0.13 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.02 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 12 drives, -11.37 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, +1.53 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — Dylan Cook
- Minnesota Vikings — Irv Smith Jr. (Kirk Cousins pass)
- Detroit Lions — Marcus Jones (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Ameer Abdullah (Kirk Cousins pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Irv Smith Jr. (Kirk Cousins pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Dylan Cook
- Detroit Lions — T.J. Hockenson (C. Daniel pass)
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — Matt Prater
- Detroit Lions — Matt Prater
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 13–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 5 (Q1 10:42); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q1 10:39) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 9 (Q1 1:30) — (1:30) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 84-I.Smith for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–7. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 5 (Q2 8:24) — (8:24) 5-M.Prater 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 15 (Q2 1:25) — (1:25) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 11-M.Jones for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 1:19) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 22 (Q2 0:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 31-A.Abdullah for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 0:15) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q3 7:54) — (7:54) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 84-I.Smith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 7:50) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–7. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 27 (Q4 11:07) — (11:07) 5-M.Prater 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 70 (Q4 10:54) — (10:54) 33-D.Cook left tackle for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 10:42); Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q4 6:58) — (6:58) (Shotgun) 4-C.Daniel pass short right to 88-T.Hockenson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 6:55) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 4:54) — (4:54) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford sacked at MIN 28 for -9 yards (sack split by 93-S.Stephen and 51-H.Mata'afa).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 4:11) — (4:11) 5-M.Prater 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 0:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 88-T.Hockenson INTERCEPTED by 54-E.Kendricks at MIN -8. Touchback.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 12:32) — (12:32) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 82-K.Rudolph to DET 32 for 22 yards (42-J.Kearse).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 13:32) — (13:32) (Punt formation) PENALTY on DET-38-M.Ford, False Start, 4 yards, enforced at DET 34 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 4:52) — (4:52) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 88-T.Hockenson INTERCEPTED by 50-E.Wilson at MIN 12. 50-E.Wilson to MIN 28 for 16 yards (73-J.Jackson).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 7:07) — (7:07) 2-B.Colquitt punt is BLOCKED by 95-R.Okwara, Center-58-A.Cutting, RECOVERED by DET-87-Q.Cephus at MIN 19. 87-Q.Cephus to MIN 4 for 15 yards (44-J.Metellus). PENALTY on MIN-58-A.Cutting, Offensi
- Detroit Lions (Q3 0:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 88-T.Hockenson INTERCEPTED by 54-E.Kendricks at MIN -8. Touchback.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 10:54) — (10:54) 33-D.Cook left tackle for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 10:42 · DET 5 · Score 0-6
(10:42) 33-D.Cook up the middle to DET 1 for 4 yards (26-D.Harmon; 42-J.Kearse). Minnesota challenged the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 33-D.Cook up the middle for 5 yards, - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 10:39 · DET 15 · Score 0-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 1:30 · DET 9 · Score 0-13
(1:30) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 84-I.Smith for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 8:24 · MIN 5 · Score 3-13
(8:24) 5-M.Prater 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 1:25 · MIN 15 · Score 9-13
(1:25) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 11-M.Jones for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 1:19 · MIN 15 · Score 10-13
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 0:22 · DET 22 · Score 10-19
(:22) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 31-A.Abdullah for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 0:15 · DET 15 · Score 10-20
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 7:54 · DET 1 · Score 10-26
(7:54) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 84-I.Smith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 7:50 · DET 15 · Score 10-27
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 11:07 · MIN 27 · Score 13-27
(11:07) 5-M.Prater 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 10:54 · DET 70 · Score 13-33
(10:54) 33-D.Cook left tackle for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 10:42 · DET 15 · Score 13-34
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt. PENALTY on DET-26-D.Harmon, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 6:58 · MIN 2 · Score 19-34
(6:58) (Shotgun) 4-C.Daniel pass short right to 88-T.Hockenson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 6:55 · MIN 15 · Score 20-34
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.
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.
- Dylan Cook (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings on 2020-11-08?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 34-20 in Week 9, 2020.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Detroit Lions 0, Minnesota Vikings 13; Q2: Detroit Lions 10, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q3: Detroit Lions 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q4: Detroit Lions 10, Minnesota Vikings 7; Final: Detroit Lions 20, Minnesota Vikings 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Cook (Q1 10:42) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — I. Smith (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 1:30) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Jones (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 1:25) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Abdullah (K. Cousins pass) (Q2 0:22) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — I. Smith (K. Cousins pass) (Q3 7:54) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Cook (Q4 10:54) Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Hockenson (C. Daniel pass) (Q4 6:58) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q2 8:24, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q4 11:07, 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), 65.7% completion, -2.1% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -0.90 total passing EPA. Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 59.1% completion, -1.5% CPOE, +0.40 EPA per dropback, +8.74 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?
Dylan Cook (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.00 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 22 snaps. Their top snap (+5.23 EPA): (10:54) 33-D.Cook left tackle for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 2-5 Now 3-5 W
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