Vikings 20–30 Lions: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 18, 2023

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?

N. Mullens (Minnesota Vikings), 58.8% completion, +3.0% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +3.70 total passing EPA. J. Goff (Detroit Lions), 67.6% completion, +3.2% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +12.27 total passing EPA.

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

J. Goff (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.27 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+5.52 EPA): (15:00) 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 14-A.St. Brown for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Detroit Lions
Final score: Detroit Lions 30–20 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime: Minnesota Vikings 9–13 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jared Goff
Top passer: Nick Mullens
Biggest EPA play: (:26) 12-N.Mullens pass deep right to 18-J.Jefferson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2024-01-07

Game summary

The Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 30–20 on 2024-01-07. Jared Goff posted a game-high +12.27 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Minnesota Vikings	0	9	7	7	0	20
Detroit Lions	13	0	7	10	0	30

Scoring Map

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

MINMinnesota Vikings

+3DET 21

+3DET 25

DET 38

+1DET 15

MIN 70

DET 42

+1DET 15

+3MIN 21

DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DETDetroit Lions
Q1 8:10TD
Sam LaPorta
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
0-6
(8:10) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 87-S.LaPorta for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q1 8:06XP
Michael Badgley
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 15
Score
0-7
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox.
DETDetroit Lions
Q1 2:17TD
Jahmyr Gibbs
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 3
Score
0-13
(2:17) 26-J.Gibbs right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 9:24FG
Greg Joseph
Points+3
Yard line
DET 21
Score
3-13
(9:24) 1-G.Joseph 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:02FG
Greg Joseph
Points+3
Yard line
DET 25
Score
6-13
(:02) 1-G.Joseph 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
—
Score
6-13
END QUARTER 2
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 7:19TD
D.J. Montgomery
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 1
Score
6-19
(7:19) 5-D.Montgomery left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 7:14XP
Michael Badgley
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 15
Score
6-20
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 0:26TD
Jordan Jefferson
Points+6
Yard line
DET 38
Score
12-20
(:26) 12-N.Mullens pass deep right to 18-J.Jefferson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 0:20XP
Greg Joseph
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
13-20
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 15:00TD
ASA. St
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 70
Score
13-26
(15:00) 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 14-A.St. Brown for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 14:45XP
Michael Badgley
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 15
Score
13-27
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 13:28TD
Jordan Addison
Points+6
Yard line
DET 42
Score
19-27
(13:28) (Shotgun) 12-N.Mullens pass deep left to 3-J.Addison for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-R.Okwara].
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 13:22XP
Greg Joseph
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
20-27
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 8:18FG
Michael Badgley
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 21
Score
20-30
(8:18) 17-M.Badgley 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jared Goff · Detroit Lions · Passing · +12.27 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
2Jordan Jefferson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +10.78 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
3A. St.Brown · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.83 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
4Johnny Mundt · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.78 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
5Nick Mullens · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +3.70 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
6Kalif Raymond · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.60 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.80 EPA/play
7Donovan Peoples-Jones · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.85 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
8James Mitchell · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.44 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.44 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

Jared Goff — DET · Passing

Jared Goff posted the highest total EPA (+12.27) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.

Jared Goff's top snap (+5.52 EPA): (15:00) 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 14-A.St. Brown for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+5.77 EPA): Nick Mullens — (:26) 12-N.Mullens pass deep right to 18-J.Jefferson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Nick Mullens led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Nick Mullens (Minnesota Vikings) · 51 dropbacks · 58.8% completion · +3.0% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +3.70 total EPA
Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) · 34 dropbacks · 67.6% completion · +3.2% CPOE · +0.36 EPA/play · +12.27 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Minnesota Vikings	Detroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play	-0.036	+0.101
Offensive success rate	37.4%	43.8%
Pass EPA/play	+0.072	+0.361
Rush EPA/play	-0.143	-0.130
Defensive EPA/play	-0.101	+0.036
Defensive success rate	56.2%	62.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Detroit Lions held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Minnesota Vikings: -0.04 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
Detroit Lions: +0.10 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)

Detroit Lions: 11 drives, +7.36 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, -3.30 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Detroit Lions — Sam LaPorta (Jared Goff pass) (Q1 8:10)
Detroit Lions — Jahmyr Gibbs (Q1 2:17)
Detroit Lions — D.J. Montgomery (Q3 7:19)
Minnesota Vikings — Jordan Jefferson (Nick Mullens pass) (Q3 0:26)
Detroit Lions — A. St (Jared Goff pass) (Q4 15:00)
Minnesota Vikings — Jordan Addison (Nick Mullens pass) (Q4 13:28)

Field goals

Minnesota Vikings — Greg Joseph (Q2 9:24)
Minnesota Vikings — Greg Joseph (Q2 0:02)
Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player (Q2 0:00)
Detroit Lions — Michael Badgley (Q4 8:18)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 13–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q1 8:10) — (8:10) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 87-S.LaPorta for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q1 8:06) — 17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 3 (Q1 2:17) — (2:17) 26-J.Gibbs right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 9–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DET 21 (Q2 9:24) — (9:24) 1-G.Joseph 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the DET 25 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 1-G.Joseph 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal (Q2 0:00) — END QUARTER 2.

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q3 7:19) — (7:19) 5-D.Montgomery left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q3 7:14) — 17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 38 (Q3 0:26) — (:26) 12-N.Mullens pass deep right to 18-J.Jefferson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 0:20) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright..

The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIN 70 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 14-A.St. Brown for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 14:45) — 17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the DET 42 (Q4 13:28) — (13:28) (Shotgun) 12-N.Mullens pass deep left to 3-J.Addison for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-R.Okwara].; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 13:22) — 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 21 (Q4 8:18) — (8:18) 17-M.Badgley 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Detroit Lions (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 14-A.St. Brown for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.6% · EPA +5.52]
Minnesota Vikings (Q3 0:26) — (:26) 12-N.Mullens pass deep right to 18-J.Jefferson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.6% · EPA +5.77]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 3:23) — (3:23) (Shotgun) 12-N.Mullens pass short middle intended for 3-J.Addison INTERCEPTED by 1-C.Sutton (6-I.Melifonwu) [6-I.Melifonwu] at DET 14. 1-C.Sutton to DET 37 for 23 yards (12-N.Mullens). [WPA -7.8% · EPA -4.83]
Detroit Lions (Q1 10:07) — (10:07) 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 14-A.St. Brown pushed ob at MIN 18 for 34 yards (22-H.Smith). [WPA +7.5% · EPA +2.12]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 13:28) — (13:28) (Shotgun) 12-N.Mullens pass deep left to 3-J.Addison for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-R.Okwara]. [WPA +6.5% · EPA +3.85]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Minnesota Vikings (Q3 0:26) — (:26) 12-N.Mullens pass deep right to 18-J.Jefferson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.6% · EPA +5.77]
Detroit Lions (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 14-A.St. Brown for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.6% · EPA +5.52]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 3:23) — (3:23) (Shotgun) 12-N.Mullens pass short middle intended for 3-J.Addison INTERCEPTED by 1-C.Sutton (6-I.Melifonwu) [6-I.Melifonwu] at DET 14. 1-C.Sutton to DET 37 for 23 yards (12-N.Mullens). [WPA -7.8% · EPA -4.83]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 13:28) — (13:28) (Shotgun) 12-N.Mullens pass deep left to 3-J.Addison for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-R.Okwara]. [WPA +6.5% · EPA +3.85]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 8:10 · MIN 2 · Score 0-6
(8:10) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 87-S.LaPorta for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 8:06 · MIN 15 · Score 0-7
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 2:17 · MIN 3 · Score 0-13
(2:17) 26-J.Gibbs right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 9:24 · DET 21 · Score 3-13
(9:24) 1-G.Joseph 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · DET 25 · Score 6-13
(:02) 1-G.Joseph 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · Score 6-13
END QUARTER 2
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 7:19 · MIN 1 · Score 6-19
(7:19) 5-D.Montgomery left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 7:14 · MIN 15 · Score 6-20
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 0:26 · DET 38 · Score 12-20
(:26) 12-N.Mullens pass deep right to 18-J.Jefferson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 0:20 · DET 15 · Score 13-20
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · MIN 70 · Score 13-26
(15:00) 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 14-A.St. Brown for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 14:45 · MIN 15 · Score 13-27
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 13:28 · DET 42 · Score 19-27
(13:28) (Shotgun) 12-N.Mullens pass deep left to 3-J.Addison for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-R.Okwara].
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 13:22 · DET 15 · Score 20-27
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 8:18 · MIN 21 · Score 20-30
(8:18) 17-M.Badgley 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-J.McQuaide, Holder-3-J.Fox.

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.
Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Jared Goff (DET) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions on 2024-01-07?

The Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 30-20 in Week 18, 2023.

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

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 0, Detroit Lions 13; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 9, Detroit Lions 0; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 7, Detroit Lions 7; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 7, Detroit Lions 10; Final: Minnesota Vikings 20, Detroit Lions 30.

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

Detroit Lions touchdown — S. LaPorta (J. Goff pass) (Q1 8:10) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Gibbs (Q1 2:17) Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Montgomery (Q3 7:19) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Jefferson (N. Mullens pass) (Q3 0:26) Detroit Lions touchdown — A. St (J. Goff pass) (Q4 15:00) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Addison (N. Mullens pass) (Q4 13:28) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Joseph (Q2 9:24, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Joseph (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:00, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Badgley (Q4 8:18, 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?

Nick Mullens (Minnesota Vikings), 58.8% completion, +3.0% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +3.70 total passing EPA. Jared Goff (Detroit Lions), 67.6% completion, +3.2% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +12.27 total passing EPA.

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

Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.27 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+5.52 EPA): (15:00) 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 14-A.St. Brown for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 7-9 Now 7-10 L

Detroit Lions

Entered 11-5 Now 12-5 W

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