Quick answer
- Winner
- Detroit Lions
- Final score
- Detroit Lions 34–23 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 7–14 Detroit Lions at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Kirk Cousins
- Top passer
- Kirk Cousins
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:06) 74-O.Udoh reported in as eligible. 4-D.Cook sacked at DET 6 for -3 yards (96-I.Bugg…
- Game date
- 2022-12-11
Game summary
The Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 34–23 on 2022-12-11. Kirk Cousins posted a game-high +23.44 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 29 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 23 |
 Detroit Lions | 7 | 7 | 7 | 19 | 0 | 34 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings
(10:34) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 9-J.Williams for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
(4:06) 74-O.Udoh reported in as eligible. 4-D.Cook left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
(6:42) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 4-D.Chark for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
(5:48) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 8-J.Reynolds for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
(2:24) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 19-A.Thielen for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(13:35) 42-J.Jackson left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
(10:52) 1-G.Joseph 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
(4:10) 17-M.Badgley 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
3-J.Fox kicks 65 yards from DET 35 to end zone, Touchback.
(2:56) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 17-K.Osborn for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
(:22) 17-M.Badgley 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
3-J.Fox kicks 65 yards from DET 35 to end zone, Touchback.
DETDetroit LionsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 10:34TD Joshua WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 41
- Score
- 0-6
(10:34) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 9-J.Williams for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 10:27XP Michael BadgleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 0-7
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 4:06TD Dylan CookPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 1
- Score
- 6-7
(4:06) 74-O.Udoh reported in as eligible. 4-D.Cook left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 4:02XP Greg JosephPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 7-7
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 6:42TD DJ CharkPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 48
- Score
- 7-13
(6:42) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 4-D.Chark for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 6:34XP Michael BadgleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 7-14
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 5:48TD Josh ReynoldsPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 5
- Score
- 7-20
(5:48) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 8-J.Reynolds for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 5:44XP Michael BadgleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 7-21
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 2:24TD Adam ThielenPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 23
- Score
- 13-21
(2:24) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 19-A.Thielen for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 13:35TD Josh JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 13-27
(13:35) 42-J.Jackson left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 13:28XP Michael BadgleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 13-28
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 10:52FG Greg JosephPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 23
- Score
- 16-28
(10:52) 1-G.Joseph 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 4:10FG Michael BadgleyPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 23
- Score
- 16-31
(4:10) 17-M.Badgley 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 4:06FG Jack FoxPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 35
- Score
- 16-31
3-J.Fox kicks 65 yards from DET 35 to end zone, Touchback.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 2:56TD K.J. OsbornPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 22-31
(2:56) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 17-K.Osborn for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 2:50XP Greg JosephPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 23-31
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 0:22FG Michael BadgleyPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 30
- Score
- 23-34
(:22) 17-M.Badgley 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 0:17FG Jack FoxPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 35
- Score
- 23-34
3-J.Fox kicks 65 yards from DET 35 to end zone, Touchback.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Kirk Cousins · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +23.44 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play - 2
Jared Goff · Detroit Lions · Passing · +17.01 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play - 3
Jordan Jefferson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +10.73 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play - 4Adam Thielen · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.98 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 5DJ Chark · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.70 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 6K.J. Osborn · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.17 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
- 7
Chris Moore · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +4.53 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.53 EPA/play - 8Josh Reynolds · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.80 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.63 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 (+23.44) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 47 counted snaps, they averaged +0.50 EPA per play.
Kirk Cousins's top snap (-6.89 EPA): (1:06) 74-O.Udoh reported in as eligible. 4-D.Cook sacked at DET 6 for -3 yards (96-I.Buggs). FUMBLES (96-I.Buggs) [96-I.Buggs], touched at DET 8, RECOVERED by DET-31-K.Joseph at DET 16. 31-K.Joseph to DET 22 for 6 yards
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) · 47 dropbacks · 66.0% completion · +14.0% CPOE · +0.50 EPA/play · +23.44 total EPA
- Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) · 41 dropbacks · 65.9% completion · +2.2% CPOE · +0.41 EPA/play · +17.01 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.047 | +0.158 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.7% | 44.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.345 | +0.415 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.633 | -0.136 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.158 | -0.047 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.2% | 59.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Detroit Lions held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs +0.05), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.05 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: +0.16 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 11 drives, +13.72 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, +3.83 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — Joshua Williams (Jared Goff pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Dylan Cook
- Detroit Lions — DJ Chark (Jared Goff pass)
- Detroit Lions — Josh Reynolds (Jared Goff pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Adam Thielen (Kirk Cousins pass)
- Detroit Lions — Josh Jackson
- Minnesota Vikings — K.J. Osborn (Kirk Cousins pass)
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — Greg Joseph
- Detroit Lions — Michael Badgley
- Detroit Lions — Jack Fox
- Detroit Lions — Michael Badgley
- Detroit Lions — Jack Fox
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 41 (Q1 10:34) — (10:34) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 9-J.Williams for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q1 10:27) — 17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q1 4:06) — (4:06) 74-O.Udoh reported in as eligible. 4-D.Cook left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q1 4:02) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 48 (Q2 6:42) — (6:42) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 4-D.Chark for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 6:34) — 17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox..
The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–6. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 5 (Q3 5:48) — (5:48) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 8-J.Reynolds for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q3 5:44) — 17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 23 (Q3 2:24) — (2:24) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 19-A.Thielen for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 19–10. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 15 (Q4 13:35) — (13:35) 42-J.Jackson left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 13:28) — 17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DET 23 (Q4 10:52) — (10:52) 1-G.Joseph 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 23 (Q4 4:10) — (4:10) 17-M.Badgley 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the DET 35 (Q4 4:06) — 3-J.Fox kicks 65 yards from DET 35 to end zone, Touchback.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 15 (Q4 2:56) — (2:56) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 17-K.Osborn for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 2:50) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 30 (Q4 0:22) — (:22) 17-M.Badgley 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the DET 35 (Q4 0:17) — 3-J.Fox kicks 65 yards from DET 35 to end zone, Touchback..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 1:06) — (1:06) 74-O.Udoh reported in as eligible. 4-D.Cook sacked at DET 6 for -3 yards (96-I.Buggs). FUMBLES (96-I.Buggs) [96-I.Buggs], touched at DET 8, RECOVERED by DET-31-K.Joseph at DET 16. 31-K.Joseph t
- Detroit Lions (Q2 6:42) — (6:42) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 4-D.Chark for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 10:34) — (10:34) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 9-J.Williams for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 11:04) — (11:04) (Punt formation) Direct snap to 38-C.Moore. 38-C.Moore right end pushed ob at MIN 32 for 42 yards (5-J.Reagor). PENALTY on DET-33-Jar.Williams, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced at MIN 32.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 2:44) — (2:44) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff scrambles right end to DET 30 for 8 yards (39-C.Sullivan). PENALTY on MIN-39-C.Sullivan, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at DET 30.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 1:06) — (1:06) 74-O.Udoh reported in as eligible. 4-D.Cook sacked at DET 6 for -3 yards (96-I.Buggs). FUMBLES (96-I.Buggs) [96-I.Buggs], touched at DET 8, RECOVERED by DET-31-K.Joseph at DET 16. 31-K.Joseph t
- Detroit Lions (Q3 11:04) — (11:04) (Punt formation) Direct snap to 38-C.Moore. 38-C.Moore right end pushed ob at MIN 32 for 42 yards (5-J.Reagor). PENALTY on DET-33-Jar.Williams, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced at MIN 32.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 2:24) — (2:24) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 19-A.Thielen for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 6:42) — (6:42) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 4-D.Chark for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 10:34 · MIN 41 · Score 0-6
(10:34) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 9-J.Williams for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 10:27 · MIN 15 · Score 0-7
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 4:06 · DET 1 · Score 6-7
(4:06) 74-O.Udoh reported in as eligible. 4-D.Cook left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 4:02 · DET 15 · Score 7-7
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 6:42 · MIN 48 · Score 7-13
(6:42) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 4-D.Chark for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 6:34 · MIN 15 · Score 7-14
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 5:48 · MIN 5 · Score 7-20
(5:48) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 8-J.Reynolds for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 5:44 · MIN 15 · Score 7-21
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 2:24 · DET 23 · Score 13-21
(2:24) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 19-A.Thielen for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 13:35 · MIN 15 · Score 13-27
(13:35) 42-J.Jackson left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 13:28 · MIN 15 · Score 13-28
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 10:52 · DET 23 · Score 16-28
(10:52) 1-G.Joseph 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 4:10 · MIN 23 · Score 16-31
(4:10) 17-M.Badgley 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 4:06 · DET 35 · Score 16-31
3-J.Fox kicks 65 yards from DET 35 to end zone, Touchback. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 2:56 · DET 15 · Score 22-31
(2:56) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 17-K.Osborn for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 2:50 · DET 15 · Score 23-31
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 0:22 · MIN 30 · Score 23-34
(:22) 17-M.Badgley 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 0:17 · DET 35 · Score 23-34
3-J.Fox kicks 65 yards from DET 35 to end zone, Touchback.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Detroit Lions 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.
- Kirk Cousins (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions on 2022-12-11?
The Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 34-23 in Week 14, 2022.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 7, Detroit Lions 7; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 0, Detroit Lions 7; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 6, Detroit Lions 7; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 10, Detroit Lions 19; Final: Minnesota Vikings 23, Detroit Lions 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Williams (J. Goff pass) (Q1 10:34) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Cook (Q1 4:06) Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Chark (J. Goff pass) (Q2 6:42) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Reynolds (J. Goff pass) (Q3 5:48) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Thielen (K. Cousins pass) (Q3 2:24) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Jackson (Q4 13:35) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Osborn (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 2:56) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Joseph (Q4 10:52, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Badgley (Q4 4:10, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Fox (Q4 4:06, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Badgley (Q4 0:22, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Fox (Q4 0:17, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?
Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 66.0% completion, +14.0% CPOE, +0.50 EPA per dropback, +23.44 total passing EPA. Jared Goff (Detroit Lions), 65.9% completion, +2.2% CPOE, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +17.01 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?
Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +23.44 total EPA on Passing plays. across 47 snaps. Their top snap (-6.89 EPA): (1:06) 74-O.Udoh reported in as eligible. 4-D.Cook sacked at DET 6 for -3 yards (96-I.Buggs). FUMBLES (96-I.Buggs) [96-I.Buggs], touched at DET 8, RECOVERED by DET-31-K.Joseph at D.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 10-2 Now 10-3 L
Detroit Lions
Entered 5-7 Now 6-7 W
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