Patriots 26–33 Vikings: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 12, 2022

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Minnesota Vikings?

M. Jones (New England Patriots), 68.3% completion, +10.9% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +6.06 total passing EPA. K. Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 75.0% completion, +9.9% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +11.88 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Minnesota Vikings?

K. Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.88 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (-6.88 EPA): (3:43) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right intended for 17-K.Osborn INTERCEPTED by 31-Jo.Jones at NE 28. 31-Jo.Jones pushed ob at MIN 17 for 55 yards (4-D.Cook)..

Quick answer

Winner: Minnesota Vikings
Final score: Minnesota Vikings 33–26 New England Patriots
Halftime: New England Patriots 16–22 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Kirk Cousins
Top passer: Marcus Jones
Biggest EPA play: (3:43) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right intended for 17-K.Osborn INTERCEPTED by 31-Jo…
Game date: 2022-11-24

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the New England Patriots 33–26 on 2022-11-24. Kirk Cousins posted a game-high +11.88 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
New England Patriots	10	6	10	0	0	26
Minnesota Vikings	7	15	7	16	0	33

Scoring Map

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

NENew England Patriots

NE 6

MIN 34

+3MIN 28

NE 1

+3MIN 5

MIN 37

NE 35

+3MIN 6

MINMinnesota Vikings

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

18 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 10:44TD
Jordan Jefferson
Points+6
Yard line
NE 6
Score
0-6
(10:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 18-J.Jefferson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 10:40XP
Greg Joseph
Points+1
Yard line
NE 15
Score
0-7
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
NENew England Patriots
Q1 8:29TD
Nelson Agholor
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 34
Score
6-7
(8:29) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass deep middle to 15-N.Agholor for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NENew England Patriots
Q1 8:21XP
Nick Folk
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 15
Score
7-7
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-M.Palardy.
NENew England Patriots
Q1 1:32FG
Nick Folk
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 16
Score
10-7
(1:32) 6-N.Folk 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-M.Palardy.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 8:32FG
Greg Joseph
Points+3
Yard line
NE 12
Score
10-10
(8:32) 1-G.Joseph 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
NENew England Patriots
Q2 5:47FG
Nick Folk
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 28
Score
13-10
(5:47) 6-N.Folk 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-M.Palardy.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 1:35TD
T.J. Hockenson
Points+6
Yard line
NE 1
Score
13-16
(1:35) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 87-T.Hockenson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 1:30TD
Greg Joseph
Points+6
Yard line
NE 15
Score
13-16
1-G.Joseph extra point is No Good, Wide Right, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:06FG
Nick Folk
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 5
Score
16-16
(:06) 6-N.Folk 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-M.Palardy.
NENew England Patriots
Q3 11:03TD
Hunter Henry
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 37
Score
22-16
(11:03) 10-M.Jones pass short middle to 85-H.Henry for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NENew England Patriots
Q3 10:54XP
Nick Folk
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 15
Score
23-16
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-M.Palardy.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 10:54TD
Kene Nwangwu
Points+6
Yard line
NE 35
Score
23-22
6-N.Folk kicks 62 yards from NE 35 to MIN 3. 26-K.Nwangwu for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 10:41XP
Greg Joseph
Points+1
Yard line
NE 15
Score
23-23
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
NENew England Patriots
Q3 6:46FG
Nick Folk
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 6
Score
26-23
(6:46) 6-N.Folk 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-M.Palardy.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 14:11FG
Greg Joseph
Points+3
Yard line
NE 18
Score
26-26
(14:11) 1-G.Joseph 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 9:40TD
Adam Thielen
Points+6
Yard line
NE 15
Score
26-32
(9:40) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 19-A.Thielen for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 9:34TD
Greg Joseph
Points+7
Yard line
NE 15
Score
26-33
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Kirk Cousins · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +11.88 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
2Jordan Jefferson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +9.30 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
3Marcus Jones · New England Patriots · Passing · +6.06 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
4DeVante Parker · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.89 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
5T.J. Hockenson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.08 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
6Jalen Reagor · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.97 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.97 EPA/play
7Adam Thielen · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
8Hunter Henry · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.48 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 (+11.88) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.

Kirk Cousins's top snap (-6.88 EPA): (3:43) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right intended for 17-K.Osborn INTERCEPTED by 31-Jo.Jones at NE 28. 31-Jo.Jones pushed ob at MIN 17 for 55 yards (4-D.Cook).

Quarterback report card

Marcus Jones led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Marcus Jones (New England Patriots) · 41 dropbacks · 68.3% completion · +10.9% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +6.06 total EPA
Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) · 40 dropbacks · 75.0% completion · +9.9% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +11.88 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	New England Patriots	Minnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play	+0.050	+0.098
Offensive success rate	42.3%	43.3%
Pass EPA/play	+0.148	+0.305
Rush EPA/play	-0.171	-0.312
Defensive EPA/play	-0.098	-0.050
Defensive success rate	56.7%	57.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New England Patriots +0.05, Minnesota Vikings +0.10) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

New England Patriots: +0.05 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
Minnesota Vikings: +0.10 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)

Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, +8.85 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
New England Patriots: 11 drives, +3.55 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Minnesota Vikings — Jordan Jefferson (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q1 10:44)
New England Patriots — Nelson Agholor (Marcus Jones pass) (Q1 8:29)
Minnesota Vikings — T.J. Hockenson (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q2 1:35)
New England Patriots — Hunter Henry (Marcus Jones pass) (Q3 11:03)
Minnesota Vikings — Kene Nwangwu (Q3 10:54)
Minnesota Vikings — Adam Thielen (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q4 9:40)

Field goals

New England Patriots — Nick Folk (Q1 1:32)
Minnesota Vikings — Greg Joseph (Q2 8:32)
New England Patriots — Nick Folk (Q2 5:47)
New England Patriots — Nick Folk (Q2 0:06)
New England Patriots — Nick Folk (Q3 6:46)
Minnesota Vikings — Greg Joseph (Q4 14:11)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NE 6 (Q1 10:44) — (10:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 18-J.Jefferson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q1 10:40) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIN 34 (Q1 8:29) — (8:29) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass deep middle to 15-N.Agholor for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q1 8:21) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-M.Palardy.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIN 16 (Q1 1:32) — (1:32) 6-N.Folk 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-M.Palardy..

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 15–6. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the NE 12 (Q2 8:32) — (8:32) 1-G.Joseph 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIN 28 (Q2 5:47) — (5:47) 6-N.Folk 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-M.Palardy.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q2 1:35) — (1:35) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 87-T.Hockenson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NE 15 (Q2 1:30) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is No Good, Wide Right, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIN 5 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 6-N.Folk 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-M.Palardy..

The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIN 37 (Q3 11:03) — (11:03) 10-M.Jones pass short middle to 85-H.Henry for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q3 10:54) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-M.Palardy.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NE 35 (Q3 10:54) — 6-N.Folk kicks 62 yards from NE 35 to MIN 3. 26-K.Nwangwu for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q3 10:41) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIN 6 (Q3 6:46) — (6:46) 6-N.Folk 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-M.Palardy..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 16–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the NE 18 (Q4 14:11) — (14:11) 1-G.Joseph 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NE 15 (Q4 9:40) — (9:40) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 19-A.Thielen for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the NE 15 (Q4 9:34) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Minnesota Vikings (Q3 10:54) — 6-N.Folk kicks 62 yards from NE 35 to MIN 3. 26-K.Nwangwu for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +24.4% · EPA +5.31]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 3:43) — (3:43) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right intended for 17-K.Osborn INTERCEPTED by 31-Jo.Jones at NE 28. 31-Jo.Jones pushed ob at MIN 17 for 55 yards (4-D.Cook). [WPA -16.1% · EPA -6.88]
New England Patriots (Q3 11:03) — (11:03) 10-M.Jones pass short middle to 85-H.Henry for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.5% · EPA +4.03]
Minnesota Vikings (Q3 3:22) — (3:22) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 5-J.Reagor to NE 26 for 25 yards (32-D.McCourty). [WPA +14.9% · EPA +2.97]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 9:40) — (9:40) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 19-A.Thielen for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.8% · EPA +2.05]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Minnesota Vikings (Q1 3:43) — (3:43) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right intended for 17-K.Osborn INTERCEPTED by 31-Jo.Jones at NE 28. 31-Jo.Jones pushed ob at MIN 17 for 55 yards (4-D.Cook). [WPA -16.1% · EPA -6.88]
Minnesota Vikings (Q3 10:54) — 6-N.Folk kicks 62 yards from NE 35 to MIN 3. 26-K.Nwangwu for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +24.4% · EPA +5.31]
New England Patriots (Q3 11:03) — (11:03) 10-M.Jones pass short middle to 85-H.Henry for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.5% · EPA +4.03]
New England Patriots (Q1 8:29) — (8:29) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass deep middle to 15-N.Agholor for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.2% · EPA +3.74]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 10:44 · NE 6 · Score 0-6
(10:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 18-J.Jefferson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 10:40 · NE 15 · Score 0-7
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 8:29 · MIN 34 · Score 6-7
(8:29) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass deep middle to 15-N.Agholor for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 8:21 · MIN 15 · Score 7-7
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-M.Palardy.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 1:32 · MIN 16 · Score 10-7
(1:32) 6-N.Folk 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-M.Palardy.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 8:32 · NE 12 · Score 10-10
(8:32) 1-G.Joseph 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 5:47 · MIN 28 · Score 13-10
(5:47) 6-N.Folk 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-M.Palardy.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 1:35 · NE 1 · Score 13-16
(1:35) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 87-T.Hockenson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 1:30 · NE 15 · Score 13-16
1-G.Joseph extra point is No Good, Wide Right, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · MIN 5 · Score 16-16
(:06) 6-N.Folk 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-M.Palardy.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 11:03 · MIN 37 · Score 22-16
(11:03) 10-M.Jones pass short middle to 85-H.Henry for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 10:54 · MIN 15 · Score 23-16
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-M.Palardy.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 10:54 · NE 35 · Score 23-22
6-N.Folk kicks 62 yards from NE 35 to MIN 3. 26-K.Nwangwu for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 10:41 · NE 15 · Score 23-23
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 6:46 · MIN 6 · Score 26-23
(6:46) 6-N.Folk 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-M.Palardy.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 14:11 · NE 18 · Score 26-26
(14:11) 1-G.Joseph 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 9:40 · NE 15 · Score 26-32
(9:40) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 19-A.Thielen for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+7) — Q4 9:34 · NE 15 · Score 26-33
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.

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

Frequently asked questions

Who won New England Patriots vs Minnesota Vikings on 2022-11-24?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the New England Patriots 33-26 in Week 12, 2022.

What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Minnesota Vikings?

Q1: New England Patriots 10, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: New England Patriots 6, Minnesota Vikings 15; Q3: New England Patriots 10, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q4: New England Patriots 0, Minnesota Vikings 16; Final: New England Patriots 26, Minnesota Vikings 33.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Minnesota Vikings?

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Jefferson (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 10:44) New England Patriots touchdown — N. Agholor (M. Jones pass) (Q1 8:29) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — T. Hockenson (K. Cousins pass) (Q2 1:35) New England Patriots touchdown — H. Henry (M. Jones pass) (Q3 11:03) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Nwangwu (Q3 10:54) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Thielen (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 9:40) New England Patriots field goal — N. Folk (Q1 1:32, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Joseph (Q2 8:32, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — N. Folk (Q2 5:47, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — N. Folk (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — N. Folk (Q3 6:46, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Joseph (Q4 14:11, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Minnesota Vikings?

Marcus Jones (New England Patriots), 68.3% completion, +10.9% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +6.06 total passing EPA. Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 75.0% completion, +9.9% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +11.88 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Minnesota Vikings?

Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.88 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (-6.88 EPA): (3:43) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right intended for 17-K.Osborn INTERCEPTED by 31-Jo.Jones at NE 28. 31-Jo.Jones pushed ob at MIN 17 for 55 yards (4-D.Cook)..

Was New England Patriots vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Minnesota Vikings won 33-26 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

New England Patriots

Entered 6-4 Now 6-5 L

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 8-2 Now 9-2 W

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