Vikings 27–20 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 10, 2021

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Chargers?

K. Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 58.1% completion, +3.1% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +5.37 total passing EPA. J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 48.8% completion, -10.6% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -2.20 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Chargers?

J. Jefferson (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.03 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+2.86 EPA): (10:55) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 18-J.Jefferson ran ob at LAC 48 for 18 yards. Penalty on LAC-20-T.Campbell, Defensive Pass Interference, declined..

Quick answer

Winner: Minnesota Vikings
Final score: Minnesota Vikings 27–20 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime: Minnesota Vikings 13–10 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jordan Jefferson
Top passer: Kirk Cousins
Biggest EPA play: (8:32) (No Huddle) 8-K.Cousins sacked at LAC 27 for -5 yards (97-J.Bosa). FUMBLES (97-J.Bo…
Game date: 2021-11-14

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Los Angeles Chargers 27–20 on 2021-11-14. Jordan Jefferson posted a game-high +12.03 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 23 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Minnesota Vikings	13	7	7	0	0	27
Los Angeles Chargers	10	7	3	0	0	20

Scoring Map

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

MINMinnesota Vikings

+3LAC 28

+3MIN 27

+1MIN 15

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 14:18FG
Greg Joseph
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 28
Score
3-0
(14:18) 1-G.Joseph 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 11:33FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 27
Score
3-3
(11:33) 6-D.Hopkins 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 6:42FG
Greg Joseph
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 11
Score
6-3
(6:42) 1-G.Joseph 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 3:30TD
Tyler Conklin
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 5
Score
12-3
(3:30) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 83-T.Conklin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 3:26XP
Greg Joseph
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
13-3
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 1:33TD
Larry Rountree
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 1
Score
13-9
(1:33) 35-L.Rountree up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 1:30XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 15
Score
13-10
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 10:44TD
Austin Ekeler
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
13-16
(10:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 30-A.Ekeler for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 10:40XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 15
Score
13-17
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 2:39TD
Tyler Conklin
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 1
Score
19-17
(2:39) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 83-T.Conklin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [57-A.Ogbongbemiga]. LAC-32-A.Gilman was injured during the play.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 2:33XP
Greg Joseph
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
20-17
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 9:34TD
Dylan Cook
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 1
Score
26-17
(9:34) 64-B.Brandel reported in as eligible. 33-D.Cook left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 9:29XP
Greg Joseph
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
27-17
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 4:40FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 6
Score
27-20
(4:40) 6-D.Hopkins 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jordan Jefferson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +12.03 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
2Kirk Cousins · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +5.37 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
3Mykel Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
4Tyler Conklin · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.26 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
5Alexander Mattison · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.26 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.26 EPA/play
6Dylan Cook · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +1.82 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
7Adam Thielen · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.40 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
8Justin Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +0.88 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.88 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

Jordan Jefferson — MIN · Receiving

Jordan Jefferson posted the highest total EPA (+12.03) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +1.09 EPA per play.

Jordan Jefferson's top snap (+2.86 EPA): (10:55) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 18-J.Jefferson ran ob at LAC 48 for 18 yards. Penalty on LAC-20-T.Campbell, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.

Biggest single play (-5.86 EPA): Kirk Cousins — (8:32) (No Huddle) 8-K.Cousins sacked at LAC 27 for -5 yards (97-J.Bosa). FUMBLES (97-J.Bosa) [97-J.Bosa], RECOVERED by LAC-93-J.Jones at LAC 29.

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 Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) · 43 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · +3.1% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +5.37 total EPA
Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 41 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · -10.6% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -2.20 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Minnesota Vikings	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.051	-0.072
Offensive success rate	47.4%	44.0%
Pass EPA/play	+0.125	-0.054
Rush EPA/play	+0.009	-0.014
Defensive EPA/play	+0.072	-0.051
Defensive success rate	56.0%	52.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Minnesota Vikings: +0.05 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: -0.07 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)

Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, -5.43 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, +4.83 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Minnesota Vikings — Tyler Conklin (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q2 3:30)
Los Angeles Chargers — Larry Rountree (Q2 1:33)
Los Angeles Chargers — Austin Ekeler (Justin Herbert pass) (Q3 10:44)
Minnesota Vikings — Tyler Conklin (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q3 2:39)
Minnesota Vikings — Dylan Cook (Q4 9:34)

Field goals

Minnesota Vikings — Greg Joseph (Q2 14:18)
Los Angeles Chargers — Dustin Hopkins (Q2 11:33)
Minnesota Vikings — Greg Joseph (Q2 6:42)
Los Angeles Chargers — Dustin Hopkins (Q4 4:40)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 13–10. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the LAC 28 (Q2 14:18) — (14:18) 1-G.Joseph 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the MIN 27 (Q2 11:33) — (11:33) 6-D.Hopkins 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the LAC 11 (Q2 6:42) — (6:42) 1-G.Joseph 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q2 3:30) — (3:30) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 83-T.Conklin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 3:26) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q2 1:33) — (1:33) 35-L.Rountree up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 1:30) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q3 10:44) — (10:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 30-A.Ekeler for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q3 10:40) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q3 2:39) — (2:39) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 83-T.Conklin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [57-A.Ogbongbemiga]. LAC-32-A.Gilman was injured during the play.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 2:33) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q4 9:34) — (9:34) 64-B.Brandel reported in as eligible. 33-D.Cook left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 9:29) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the MIN 6 (Q4 4:40) — (4:40) 6-D.Hopkins 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Minnesota Vikings (Q1 8:32) — (8:32) (No Huddle) 8-K.Cousins sacked at LAC 27 for -5 yards (97-J.Bosa). FUMBLES (97-J.Bosa) [97-J.Bosa], RECOVERED by LAC-93-J.Jones at LAC 29. [WPA -15.3% · EPA -5.86]
Minnesota Vikings (Q3 5:04) — (5:04) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass incomplete short left to 18-J.Jefferson. PENALTY on LAC-25-C.Harris, Defensive Pass Interference, 11 yards, enforced at LAC 36 - No Play. [WPA +12.1% · EPA +2.16]
Minnesota Vikings (Q3 2:39) — (2:39) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 83-T.Conklin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [57-A.Ogbongbemiga]. LAC-32-A.Gilman was injured during the play. [WPA +11.4% · EPA +2.36]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 6:31) — (6:31) 68-S.Kelemete reported in as eligible. 10-J.Herbert pass deep left intended for 13-K.Allen INTERCEPTED by 54-E.Kendricks at LAC 31. 54-E.Kendricks to LAC 31 for no gain (13-K.Allen). [WPA -10.7% · EPA -4.21]
Minnesota Vikings (Q3 5:54) — (5:54) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 18-J.Jefferson to LAC 36 for 27 yards (20-T.Campbell). [WPA +8.8% · EPA +2.32]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Minnesota Vikings (Q1 8:32) — (8:32) (No Huddle) 8-K.Cousins sacked at LAC 27 for -5 yards (97-J.Bosa). FUMBLES (97-J.Bosa) [97-J.Bosa], RECOVERED by LAC-93-J.Jones at LAC 29. [WPA -15.3% · EPA -5.86]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 6:31) — (6:31) 68-S.Kelemete reported in as eligible. 10-J.Herbert pass deep left intended for 13-K.Allen INTERCEPTED by 54-E.Kendricks at LAC 31. 54-E.Kendricks to LAC 31 for no gain (13-K.Allen). [WPA -10.7% · EPA -4.21]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 10:55) — (10:55) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 18-J.Jefferson ran ob at LAC 48 for 18 yards. Penalty on LAC-20-T.Campbell, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +8.7% · EPA +2.86]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 11:11) — (11:11) (No Huddle) 10-J.Herbert sacked at LAC 7 for -15 yards (54-E.Kendricks). [WPA -5.0% · EPA -2.64]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 14:18 · LAC 28 · Score 3-0
(14:18) 1-G.Joseph 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 11:33 · MIN 27 · Score 3-3
(11:33) 6-D.Hopkins 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 6:42 · LAC 11 · Score 6-3
(6:42) 1-G.Joseph 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 3:30 · LAC 5 · Score 12-3
(3:30) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 83-T.Conklin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 3:26 · LAC 15 · Score 13-3
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 1:33 · MIN 1 · Score 13-9
(1:33) 35-L.Rountree up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 1:30 · MIN 15 · Score 13-10
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 10:44 · MIN 2 · Score 13-16
(10:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 30-A.Ekeler for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 10:40 · MIN 15 · Score 13-17
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 2:39 · LAC 1 · Score 19-17
(2:39) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 83-T.Conklin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [57-A.Ogbongbemiga]. LAC-32-A.Gilman was injured during the play.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 2:33 · LAC 15 · Score 20-17
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 9:34 · LAC 1 · Score 26-17
(9:34) 64-B.Brandel reported in as eligible. 33-D.Cook left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 9:29 · LAC 15 · Score 27-17
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 4:40 · MIN 6 · Score 27-20
(4:40) 6-D.Hopkins 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.

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.
Jordan Jefferson (Minnesota Vikings) 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 Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2021-11-14?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Los Angeles Chargers 27-20 in Week 10, 2021.

What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Q2: Minnesota Vikings 13, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 7, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 7, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Final: Minnesota Vikings 27, Los Angeles Chargers 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — T. Conklin (K. Cousins pass) (Q2 3:30) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Rountree (Q2 1:33) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (J. Herbert pass) (Q3 10:44) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — T. Conklin (K. Cousins pass) (Q3 2:39) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Cook (Q4 9:34) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Joseph (Q2 14:18, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 11:33, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Joseph (Q2 6:42, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — D. Hopkins (Q4 4:40, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 58.1% completion, +3.1% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +5.37 total passing EPA. Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 48.8% completion, -10.6% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -2.20 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Jordan Jefferson (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.03 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+2.86 EPA): (10:55) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 18-J.Jefferson ran ob at LAC 48 for 18 yards. Penalty on LAC-20-T.Campbell, Defensive Pass Interference, declined..

Was Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Minnesota Vikings won 27-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 3-5 Now 4-5 W

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 5-3 Now 5-4 L

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