Vikings 27–24 Seahawks: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 16, 2024

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Seattle Seahawks?

G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks), 64.6% completion, +6.4% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +3.35 total passing EPA. S. Darnold (Minnesota Vikings), 52.4% completion, -1.7% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +11.50 total passing EPA.

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

J. Jefferson (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.01 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 13 snaps. Their top snap (+3.76 EPA): (3:58) 14-S.Darnold pass deep left to 18-J.Jefferson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-D.Jones]..

Quick answer

Winner: Minnesota Vikings
Final score: Minnesota Vikings 27–24 Seattle Seahawks
Halftime: Minnesota Vikings 17–14 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jordan Jefferson
Top passer: Geno Smith
Biggest EPA play: (5:50) 7-G.Smith pass short right intended for 87-N.Fant INTERCEPTED by 15-D.Turner [44-J.…
Game date: 2024-12-22

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Seattle Seahawks 27–24 on 2024-12-22. Jordan Jefferson posted a game-high +13.01 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Minnesota Vikings	7	10	3	7	0	27
Seattle Seahawks	0	14	3	7	0	24

Scoring Map

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

MINMinnesota Vikings

SEA 5

MIN 25

+3MIN 25

MIN 4

SEA 39

SEASeattle Seahawks

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 8:09TD
Jordan Addison
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 5
Score
6-0
(8:09) 14-S.Darnold pass short middle to 3-J.Addison for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 8:06XP
Will Reichard
Points+1
Yard line
SEA 15
Score
7-0
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 13:41TD
DK Metcalf
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 25
Score
7-6
(13:41) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 14-D.Metcalf for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 13:35XP
Josh Myers
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 15
Score
7-7
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 5:54TD
Jordan Jefferson
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 14
Score
13-7
(5:54) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short right to 18-J.Jefferson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIN-18-J.Jefferson, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 5:50XP
Will Reichard
Points+1
Yard line
SEA 30
Score
14-7
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 3:38FG
Will Reichard
Points+3
Yard line
SEA 34
Score
17-7
(3:38) 16-W.Reichard 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 0:24TD
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 18
Score
17-13
(:24) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 11-J.Smith-Njigba for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 0:20XP
Josh Myers
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 15
Score
17-14
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 10:41FG
Josh Myers
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 25
Score
17-17
(10:41) 5-J.Myers 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 6:29FG
Will Reichard
Points+3
Yard line
SEA 30
Score
20-17
(6:29) 16-W.Reichard 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 4:26TD
AJ Barner
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 4
Score
20-23
(4:26) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 88-A.Barner for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 4:21XP
Josh Myers
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 15
Score
20-24
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 3:58TD
Jordan Jefferson
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 39
Score
26-24
(3:58) 14-S.Darnold pass deep left to 18-J.Jefferson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-D.Jones].
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 3:51XP
Will Reichard
Points+1
Yard line
SEA 15
Score
27-24
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jordan Jefferson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +13.01 total EPA · 13 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
2Sam Darnold · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +11.50 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
3Geno Smith · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +3.35 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
4AJ Barner · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.09 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
5Julian Love · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +2.15 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.15 EPA/play
6Jaxon Smith-Njigba · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.66 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
7Pharaoh Brown · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.19 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
8Tyler Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.11 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.55 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

Jordan Jefferson — MIN · Receiving

Jordan Jefferson posted the highest total EPA (+13.01) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +1.00 EPA per play.

Jordan Jefferson's top snap (+3.76 EPA): (3:58) 14-S.Darnold pass deep left to 18-J.Jefferson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-D.Jones].

Biggest single play (-4.92 EPA): Geno Smith — (5:50) 7-G.Smith pass short right intended for 87-N.Fant INTERCEPTED by 15-D.Turner [44-J.Metellus] at SEA 35. 15-D.Turner to SEA 31 for 4 yards (87-N.Fant).

Quarterback report card

Geno Smith led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Geno Smith (Seattle Seahawks) · 48 dropbacks · 64.6% completion · +6.4% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +3.35 total EPA
Sam Darnold (Minnesota Vikings) · 42 dropbacks · 52.4% completion · -1.7% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +11.50 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Minnesota Vikings	Seattle Seahawks
Offensive EPA/play	+0.125	+0.038
Offensive success rate	50.6%	52.9%
Pass EPA/play	+0.274	+0.070
Rush EPA/play	-0.214	-0.027
Defensive EPA/play	-0.038	-0.125
Defensive success rate	47.1%	49.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs +0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Minnesota Vikings: +0.12 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
Seattle Seahawks: +0.04 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)

Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, +10.35 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Seattle Seahawks: 12 drives, +3.31 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Minnesota Vikings — Jordan Addison (Sam Darnold pass) (Q1 8:09)
Seattle Seahawks — DK Metcalf (Geno Smith pass) (Q2 13:41)
Minnesota Vikings — Jordan Jefferson (Sam Darnold pass) (Q2 5:54)
Seattle Seahawks — Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Geno Smith pass) (Q2 0:24)
Seattle Seahawks — AJ Barner (Geno Smith pass) (Q4 4:26)
Minnesota Vikings — Jordan Jefferson (Sam Darnold pass) (Q4 3:58)

Field goals

Minnesota Vikings — Will Reichard (Q2 3:38)
Seattle Seahawks — Josh Myers (Q3 10:41)
Minnesota Vikings — Will Reichard (Q3 6:29)

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 SEA 5 (Q1 8:09) — (8:09) 14-S.Darnold pass short middle to 3-J.Addison for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q1 8:06) — 16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright..

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 14–10. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the MIN 25 (Q2 13:41) — (13:41) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 14-D.Metcalf for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 13:35) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the SEA 14 (Q2 5:54); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the SEA 30 (Q2 5:50) — 16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the SEA 34 (Q2 3:38) — (3:38) 16-W.Reichard 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the MIN 18 (Q2 0:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 11-J.Smith-Njigba for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 0:20) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the MIN 25 (Q3 10:41) — (10:41) 5-J.Myers 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the SEA 30 (Q3 6:29) — (6:29) 16-W.Reichard 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the MIN 4 (Q4 4:26) — (4:26) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 88-A.Barner for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 4:21) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the SEA 39 (Q4 3:58) — (3:58) 14-S.Darnold pass deep left to 18-J.Jefferson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-D.Jones].; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 3:51) — 16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Minnesota Vikings (Q4 3:58) — (3:58) 14-S.Darnold pass deep left to 18-J.Jefferson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-D.Jones]. [WPA +25.7% · EPA +3.76]
Seattle Seahawks (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 5-J.Myers 60 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson. [WPA -22.3% · EPA -2.25]
Seattle Seahawks (Q2 5:50) — (5:50) 7-G.Smith pass short right intended for 87-N.Fant INTERCEPTED by 15-D.Turner [44-J.Metellus] at SEA 35. 15-D.Turner to SEA 31 for 4 yards (87-N.Fant). [WPA -12.4% · EPA -4.92]
Seattle Seahawks (Q4 4:26) — (4:26) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 88-A.Barner for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.9% · EPA +2.64]
Seattle Seahawks (Q4 9:37) — (9:37) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 16-T.Lockett to SEA 43 for 17 yards (1-S.Griffin). [WPA +10.4% · EPA +1.96]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Seattle Seahawks (Q2 5:50) — (5:50) 7-G.Smith pass short right intended for 87-N.Fant INTERCEPTED by 15-D.Turner [44-J.Metellus] at SEA 35. 15-D.Turner to SEA 31 for 4 yards (87-N.Fant). [WPA -12.4% · EPA -4.92]
Minnesota Vikings (Q4 3:58) — (3:58) 14-S.Darnold pass deep left to 18-J.Jefferson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-D.Jones]. [WPA +25.7% · EPA +3.76]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 12:16) — (12:16) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 87-T.Hockenson ran ob at SEA 32 for 8 yards. [WPA +8.8% · EPA +3.58]
Seattle Seahawks (Q2 0:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 11-J.Smith-Njigba for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.0% · EPA +3.05]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 8:09 · SEA 5 · Score 6-0
(8:09) 14-S.Darnold pass short middle to 3-J.Addison for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 8:06 · SEA 15 · Score 7-0
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 13:41 · MIN 25 · Score 7-6
(13:41) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 14-D.Metcalf for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 13:35 · MIN 15 · Score 7-7
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 5:54 · SEA 14 · Score 13-7
(5:54) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short right to 18-J.Jefferson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIN-18-J.Jefferson, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 5:50 · SEA 30 · Score 14-7
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 3:38 · SEA 34 · Score 17-7
(3:38) 16-W.Reichard 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 0:24 · MIN 18 · Score 17-13
(:24) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass deep right to 11-J.Smith-Njigba for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 0:20 · MIN 15 · Score 17-14
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 10:41 · MIN 25 · Score 17-17
(10:41) 5-J.Myers 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 6:29 · SEA 30 · Score 20-17
(6:29) 16-W.Reichard 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 4:26 · MIN 4 · Score 20-23
(4:26) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 88-A.Barner for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 4:21 · MIN 15 · Score 20-24
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 3:58 · SEA 39 · Score 26-24
(3:58) 14-S.Darnold pass deep left to 18-J.Jefferson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-D.Jones].
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 3:51 · SEA 15 · Score 27-24
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-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.
Jordan Jefferson (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Geno Smith (SEA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Seattle Seahawks on 2024-12-22?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Seattle Seahawks 27-24 in Week 16, 2024.

What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Seattle Seahawks?

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 7, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 10, Seattle Seahawks 14; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 3, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 7, Seattle Seahawks 7; Final: Minnesota Vikings 27, Seattle Seahawks 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Seattle Seahawks?

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Addison (S. Darnold pass) (Q1 8:09) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Metcalf (G. Smith pass) (Q2 13:41) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Jefferson (S. Darnold pass) (Q2 5:54) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Smith-Njigba (G. Smith pass) (Q2 0:24) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — A. Barner (G. Smith pass) (Q4 4:26) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Jefferson (S. Darnold pass) (Q4 3:58) Minnesota Vikings field goal — W. Reichard (Q2 3:38, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q3 10:41, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — W. Reichard (Q3 6:29, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Seattle Seahawks?

Geno Smith (Seattle Seahawks), 64.6% completion, +6.4% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +3.35 total passing EPA. Sam Darnold (Minnesota Vikings), 52.4% completion, -1.7% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +11.50 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Seattle Seahawks?

Jordan Jefferson (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.01 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 13 snaps. Their top snap (+3.76 EPA): (3:58) 14-S.Darnold pass deep left to 18-J.Jefferson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-D.Jones]..

Was Minnesota Vikings vs Seattle Seahawks a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Minnesota Vikings won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 12-2 Now 13-2 W

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 8-6 Now 8-7 L

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