Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 20–17 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 7–3 Washington Commanders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T.J. Hockenson
- Top passer
- Kirk Cousins
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:09) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep middle intended for 82-L.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 22-…
- Game date
- 2022-11-06
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Washington Commanders 20–17 on 2022-11-06. T.J. Hockenson posted a game-high +4.37 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 23 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 20 |
 Washington Commanders | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings
(9:23) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 18-J.Jefferson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
(:41) 6-J.Slye 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
(14:10) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep middle to 10-C.Samuel for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
(14:20) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right to 15-D.Milne for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
(10:49) 1-G.Joseph 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
(7:52) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 4-D.Cook for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
(:16) 1-G.Joseph 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
1-G.Joseph kicks 65 yards from MIN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
WASWashington CommandersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 9:23TD Jordan JeffersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 9
- Score
- 6-0
(9:23) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 18-J.Jefferson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 9:17XP Greg JosephPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 7-0
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:41FG Joey SlyePoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 26
- Score
- 7-3
(:41) 6-J.Slye 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 14:10TD Curtis SamuelPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 49
- Score
- 7-9
(14:10) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep middle to 10-C.Samuel for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 14:01XP Joey SlyePoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 7-10
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 14:20TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 6
- Score
- 7-16
(14:20) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right to 15-D.Milne for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 14:14XP Joey SlyePoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 7-17
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 10:49FG Greg JosephPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 7
- Score
- 10-17
(10:49) 1-G.Joseph 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 7:52TD Dylan CookPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 12
- Score
- 16-17
(7:52) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 4-D.Cook for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 7:46XP Greg JosephPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 17-17
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 0:16FG Greg JosephPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 10
- Score
- 20-17
(:16) 1-G.Joseph 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 0:12FG Greg JosephPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 35
- Score
- 20-17
1-G.Joseph kicks 65 yards from MIN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
T.J. Hockenson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.37 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play - 2Curtis Samuel · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.00 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 3
Kirk Cousins · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +3.28 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play - 4Jordan Jefferson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.67 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 5
Antonio Gibson · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +1.91 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play - 6Armani Rogers · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +1.87 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.87 EPA/play
- 7Dax Milne · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.71 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.71 EPA/play
- 8Christian Sims · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.39 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.39 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
T.J. Hockenson — MIN · Receiving
T.J. Hockenson posted the highest total EPA (+4.37) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.49 EPA per play.
T.J. Hockenson's top snap (+2.53 EPA): (13:41) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 87-T.Hockenson to MIN 46 for 19 yards (20-B.McCain).
Biggest single play (-5.51 EPA): Taylor Heinicke — (8:09) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep middle intended for 82-L.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith at WAS 47. 22-H.Smith to WAS 12 for 35 yards (89-C.Sims).
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 · 51.2% completion · -1.9% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +3.28 total EPA
Taylor Heinicke (Washington Commanders) · 36 dropbacks · 41.7% completion · -9.5% CPOE · -0.24 EPA/play · -8.72 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.007 | -0.053 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.8% | 41.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.052 | -0.242 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.268 | +0.076 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.053 | -0.007 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.0% | 60.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.01 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Washington Commanders: -0.05 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, +0.57 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 12 drives, -4.16 total EPA, 3 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)
- Washington Commanders — Curtis Samuel (Taylor Heinicke pass)
- Washington Commanders — Dax Milne (Taylor Heinicke pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Dylan Cook (Kirk Cousins pass)
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — Joey Slye
- Minnesota Vikings — Greg Joseph
- Minnesota Vikings — Greg Joseph
- Minnesota Vikings — Greg Joseph
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the WAS 9 (Q1 9:23) — (9:23) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 18-J.Jefferson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 9:17) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the MIN 26 (Q2 0:41) — (:41) 6-J.Slye 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the MIN 49 (Q3 14:10); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q3 14:01) — 6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 16–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the MIN 6 (Q4 14:20) — (14:20) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right to 15-D.Milne for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 14:14) — 6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the WAS 7 (Q4 10:49) — (10:49) 1-G.Joseph 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the WAS 12 (Q4 7:52) — (7:52) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 4-D.Cook for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 7:46) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the WAS 10 (Q4 0:16) — (:16) 1-G.Joseph 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the MIN 35 (Q4 0:12) — 1-G.Joseph kicks 65 yards from MIN 35 to end zone, Touchback..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 14:10) — (14:10) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep middle to 10-C.Samuel for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on t
- Washington Commanders (Q4 8:09) — (8:09) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep middle intended for 82-L.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith at WAS 47. 22-H.Smith to WAS 12 for 35 yards (89-C.Sims).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:16) — (:16) 1-G.Joseph 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) 1-G.Joseph 22 yard field goal is GOOD, NULLIFIED by Penalty, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. PENALTY on WAS-91-J.Ridgeway, Unnecessary Roughness, 2 yards, enforced at WAS 4 - No Play.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 12:28) — (12:28) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 18-J.Jefferson to WAS 12 for 47 yards (25-B.St-Juste) [94-D.Payne]. MIN-8-K.Cousins was injured during the play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 8:09) — (8:09) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep middle intended for 82-L.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith at WAS 47. 22-H.Smith to WAS 12 for 35 yards (89-C.Sims).
- Washington Commanders (Q3 14:10) — (14:10) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep middle to 10-C.Samuel for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on t
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 12:28) — (12:28) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 18-J.Jefferson to WAS 12 for 47 yards (25-B.St-Juste) [94-D.Payne]. MIN-8-K.Cousins was injured during the play.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 5:40) — (5:40) 4-T.Heinicke pass incomplete short right to 17-T.McLaurin (21-A.Evans).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 9:23 · WAS 9 · Score 6-0
(9:23) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 18-J.Jefferson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 9:17 · WAS 15 · Score 7-0
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 0:41 · MIN 26 · Score 7-3
(:41) 6-J.Slye 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 14:10 · MIN 49 · Score 7-9
(14:10) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep middle to 10-C.Samuel for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on t - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 14:01 · MIN 15 · Score 7-10
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 14:20 · MIN 6 · Score 7-16
(14:20) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right to 15-D.Milne for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 14:14 · MIN 15 · Score 7-17
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 10:49 · WAS 7 · Score 10-17
(10:49) 1-G.Joseph 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 7:52 · WAS 12 · Score 16-17
(7:52) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 4-D.Cook for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 7:46 · WAS 15 · Score 17-17
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 0:16 · WAS 10 · Score 20-17
(:16) 1-G.Joseph 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 0:12 · MIN 35 · Score 20-17
1-G.Joseph kicks 65 yards from MIN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
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.
- T.J. Hockenson (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Taylor Heinicke (WAS) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Washington Commanders on 2022-11-06?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Washington Commanders 20-17 in Week 9, 2022.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 7, Washington Commanders 0; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 0, Washington Commanders 3; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 0, Washington Commanders 7; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 16, Washington Commanders 7; Final: Minnesota Vikings 20, Washington Commanders 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Washington Commanders?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Jefferson (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 9:23) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Samuel (T. Heinicke pass) (Q3 14:10) Washington Commanders touchdown — D. Milne (T. Heinicke pass) (Q4 14:20) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Cook (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 7:52) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Slye (Q2 0:41, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Joseph (Q4 10:49, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Joseph (Q4 0:16, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Joseph (Q4 0:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Washington Commanders?
Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 51.2% completion, -1.9% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +3.28 total passing EPA. Taylor Heinicke (Washington Commanders), 41.7% completion, -9.5% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -8.72 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Washington Commanders?
T.J. Hockenson (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.37 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+2.53 EPA): (13:41) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 87-T.Hockenson to MIN 46 for 19 yards (20-B.McCain)..
Was Minnesota Vikings vs Washington Commanders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Minnesota Vikings won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 6-1 Now 7-1 W
Washington Commanders
Entered 4-4 Now 4-5 L
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