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NFL · Week 3 · September 25, 2022 · 12 min read

Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings: 2022 Week 3 Recap

Vikings defeat Lions 28–24 in Week 3

Jared Goff led Fantasy Impact as Vikings prevailed in a 24–28 Week 3 finish.

Detroit Lions 24 1–2
Final 24–28
Minnesota Vikings 28 2–1 Winner
Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
24–28
Halftime
Tied 14–14 at halftime
Top passer
Kirk Cousins
FantasyHQ MVP
Jared Goff
Game date
September 25, 2022

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • Jared Goff
    Jared Goff 25/44 · 285 YDS · 1 TD +7.9 Fantasy Impact
  • A.St.Brown +7.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Josh Reynolds
    Josh Reynolds 6 REC · 96 YDS +6.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • Adam Thielen
    Adam Thielen 6 REC · 61 YDS · 1 TD +3.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Kirk Cousins
    Kirk Cousins 24/46 · 250 YDS · 2 TD +3.2 Fantasy Impact
  • K.J. Osborn
    K.J. Osborn 5 REC · 73 YDS · 1 TD +3.1 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
Minnesota Vikings 28–24 Detroit Lions
Halftime
Tied 14–14 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Jared Goff
Top passer
Kirk Cousins
Biggest EPA play
(:54) 4-D.Cook left tackle to DET 46 for 2 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by DET-5-D.Elliott at…
Game date
2022-09-25

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 28–24 on 2022-09-25. Jared Goff posted a game-high +7.86 total EPA in the passing.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Detroit Lions77100024
Minnesota Vikings014020028

Scoring Map

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

DETDetroit Lions
MINMinnesota Vikings

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 6:49TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    6-0

    (6:49) 30-Ja.Williams left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 6:44XP
    Austin Seibert

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 15
    Score
    7-0

    19-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.

  3. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 13:42TD
    T.J. Hockenson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 5
    Score
    13-0

    (13:42) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 88-T.Hockenson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 13:38XP
    Austin Seibert

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 15
    Score
    14-0

    19-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.

  5. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 8:55TD
    Adam Thielen

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 1
    Score
    14-6

    (8:55) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 19-A.Thielen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 8:50XP
    Greg Joseph

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 15
    Score
    14-7

    1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.

  7. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 1:18TD
    Dylan Cook

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 4
    Score
    14-13

    (1:18) (Shotgun) 4-D.Cook left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 1:12XP
    Greg Joseph

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 15
    Score
    14-14

    1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.

  9. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 8:40FG
    Austin Seibert

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 22
    Score
    17-14

    (8:40) 19-A.Seibert 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.

  10. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 2:14TD
    Matt Nelson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 13
    Score
    23-14

    (2:14) 67-M.Nelson reported in as eligible. 30-Ja.Williams right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-30-Ja.Williams, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  11. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 2:08XP
    Austin Seibert

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 15
    Score
    24-14

    19-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.

  12. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 7:55TD
    Alexander Mattison

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 6
    Score
    24-20

    (7:55) 2-A.Mattison left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 7:50XP
    Greg Joseph

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 15
    Score
    24-21

    1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.

  14. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 0:50TD
    K.J. Osborn

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 28
    Score
    24-27

    (:50) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 17-K.Osborn for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-A.McNeill].

  15. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 0:45TD
    Greg Joseph

    Points+7

    Yard line
    DET 15
    Score
    24-28

    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).

  1. 1Jared GoffJared Goff · Detroit Lions · Passing · +7.86 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
  2. 2A. St.Brown · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +7.14 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
  3. 3Josh ReynoldsJosh Reynolds · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.47 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
  4. 4Adam ThielenAdam Thielen · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.46 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
  5. 5Kirk CousinsKirk Cousins · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +3.17 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
  6. 6K.J. OsbornK.J. Osborn · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.09 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
  7. 7Ben EllefsonBen Ellefson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
  8. 8Johnny MundtJohnny Mundt · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.36 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Jared Goff

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Jared Goff — DET · Passing

Jared Goff posted the highest total EPA (+7.86) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.18 EPA per play.

Jared Goff's top snap (+4.83 EPA): (7:12) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 14-A.St. Brown pushed ob at MIN 2 for 30 yards (7-P.Peterson).

Biggest single play (-5.24 EPA): Dylan Cook — (:54) 4-D.Cook left tackle to DET 46 for 2 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by DET-5-D.Elliott at DET 42. MIN-4-D.Cook was injured during the play.

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) · 46 dropbacks · 52.2% completion · -4.9% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +3.17 total EPA
  • Jared GoffJared Goff (Detroit Lions) · 44 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · -1.3% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +7.86 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDetroit LionsMinnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play-0.067-0.062
Offensive success rate40.0%54.7%
Pass EPA/play+0.179+0.069
Rush EPA/play-0.096-0.015
Defensive EPA/play+0.062+0.067
Defensive success rate45.3%60.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Detroit Lions -0.07, Minnesota Vikings -0.06) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Detroit Lions: -0.07 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • Minnesota Vikings: -0.06 EPA/play (36th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: 12 drives, -6.41 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, -5.34 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Detroit Lions — unlisted player (Q1 6:49)
  • T.J. HockensonDetroit Lions — T.J. Hockenson (Jared Goff pass) (Q2 13:42)
  • Adam ThielenMinnesota Vikings — Adam Thielen (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q2 8:55)
  • Dylan CookMinnesota Vikings — Dylan Cook (Q2 1:18)
  • Matt NelsonDetroit Lions — Matt Nelson (Q3 2:14)
  • Alexander MattisonMinnesota Vikings — Alexander Mattison (Q4 7:55)
  • K.J. OsbornMinnesota Vikings — K.J. Osborn (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q4 0:50)

Field goals

  • Austin SeibertDetroit Lions — Austin Seibert (Q3 8:40)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q1 6:49) — (6:49) 30-Ja.Williams left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q1 6:44) — 19-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox..

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 5 (Q2 13:42) — (13:42) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 88-T.Hockenson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 13:38) — 19-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q2 8:55) — (8:55) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 19-A.Thielen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 8:50) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 4 (Q2 1:18) — (1:18) (Shotgun) 4-D.Cook left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 1:12) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright..

The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIN 22 (Q3 8:40) — (8:40) 19-A.Seibert 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 13 (Q3 2:14); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q3 2:08) — 19-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 20–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 6 (Q4 7:55) — (7:55) 2-A.Mattison left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 7:50) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 28 (Q4 0:50) — (:50) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 17-K.Osborn for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-A.McNeill].; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 15 (Q4 0:45) — 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 (Q4 0:50) — (:50) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 17-K.Osborn for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-A.McNeill]. [WPA +34.1% · EPA +4.64]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) 19-A.Seibert 54 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. [WPA -25.5% · EPA -3.06]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 1:06) — (1:06) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 17-K.Osborn to DET 28 for 28 yards (23-M.Hughes). [WPA +19.9% · EPA +1.20]
  • Detroit Lions (Q1 7:12) — (7:12) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 14-A.St. Brown pushed ob at MIN 2 for 30 yards (7-P.Peterson). [WPA +16.9% · EPA +4.83]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 3:35) — (3:35) 30-Ja.Williams right tackle to MIN 30 for no gain (99-D.Hunter, 54-E.Kendricks). [WPA -15.0% · EPA -3.56]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q3 0:54) — (:54) 4-D.Cook left tackle to DET 46 for 2 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by DET-5-D.Elliott at DET 42. MIN-4-D.Cook was injured during the play. [WPA -9.7% · EPA -5.24]
  • Detroit Lions (Q1 7:12) — (7:12) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 14-A.St. Brown pushed ob at MIN 2 for 30 yards (7-P.Peterson). [WPA +16.9% · EPA +4.83]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:50) — (:50) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 17-K.Osborn for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-A.McNeill]. [WPA +34.1% · EPA +4.64]
  • Detroit Lions (Q1 11:08) — (11:08) 19-A.Seibert 48 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. [WPA -8.1% · EPA -4.21]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 6:49 · MIN 2 · Score 6-0
    (6:49) 30-Ja.Williams left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 6:44 · MIN 15 · Score 7-0
    19-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
  3. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 13:42 · MIN 5 · Score 13-0
    (13:42) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 88-T.Hockenson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 13:38 · MIN 15 · Score 14-0
    19-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
  5. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 8:55 · DET 1 · Score 14-6
    (8:55) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 19-A.Thielen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 8:50 · DET 15 · Score 14-7
    1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
  7. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 1:18 · DET 4 · Score 14-13
    (1:18) (Shotgun) 4-D.Cook left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 1:12 · DET 15 · Score 14-14
    1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
  9. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 8:40 · MIN 22 · Score 17-14
    (8:40) 19-A.Seibert 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
  10. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 2:14 · MIN 13 · Score 23-14
    (2:14) 67-M.Nelson reported in as eligible. 30-Ja.Williams right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-30-Ja.Williams, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  11. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 2:08 · MIN 15 · Score 24-14
    19-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
  12. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 7:55 · DET 6 · Score 24-20
    (7:55) 2-A.Mattison left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 7:50 · DET 15 · Score 24-21
    1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
  14. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 0:50 · DET 28 · Score 24-27
    (:50) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 17-K.Osborn for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-A.McNeill].
  15. Minnesota Vikings TD (+7) — Q4 0:45 · DET 15 · Score 24-28
    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.
  • Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Kirk Cousins (MIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings on 2022-09-25?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 28-24 in Week 3, 2022.

What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?

Q1: Detroit Lions 7, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q2: Detroit Lions 7, Minnesota Vikings 14; Q3: Detroit Lions 10, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q4: Detroit Lions 0, Minnesota Vikings 20; Final: Detroit Lions 24, Minnesota Vikings 28.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?

Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 6:49) Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Hockenson (J. Goff pass) (Q2 13:42) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Thielen (K. Cousins pass) (Q2 8:55) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Cook (Q2 1:18) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Nelson (Q3 2:14) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Mattison (Q4 7:55) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Osborn (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 0:50) Detroit Lions field goal — A. Seibert (Q3 8:40, 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?

Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 52.2% completion, -4.9% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +3.17 total passing EPA. Jared Goff (Detroit Lions), 56.8% completion, -1.3% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +7.86 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?

Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.86 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (+4.83 EPA): (7:12) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 14-A.St. Brown pushed ob at MIN 2 for 30 yards (7-P.Peterson)..

Was Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Minnesota Vikings won 28-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Detroit Lions

Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W

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