Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 31–0 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- Washington Commanders 0–14 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J.J. McCarthy
- Top passer
- J.J. McCarthy
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass short left intended for 17-T.McLaurin INTERCE…
- Game date
- 2025-12-07
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Washington Commanders 31–0 on 2025-12-07. J.J. McCarthy posted a game-high +11.98 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Washington Commanders | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
WASWashington Commanders
(11:07) (Shotgun) 9-J.McCarthy pass deep left to 84-J.Oliver for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
(5:45) 27-J.Mason left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
(7:06) 16-W.Reichard 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
(2:58) 9-J.McCarthy pass short right to 84-J.Oliver for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-J.Martin].
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
(11:31) (Shotgun) 9-J.McCarthy pass short right to 87-T.Hockenson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. WAS-31-J.Jones was injured during the play.
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 11:07TD Josh OliverPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 18
- Score
- 0-6
(11:07) (Shotgun) 9-J.McCarthy pass deep left to 84-J.Oliver for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 11:03XP Will ReichardPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 0-7
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 5:45TD Jordan MasonPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 8
- Score
- 0-13
(5:45) 27-J.Mason left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 5:41XP Will ReichardPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 0-14
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 7:06FG Will ReichardPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 27
- Score
- 0-17
(7:06) 16-W.Reichard 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 2:58TD Josh OliverPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 6
- Score
- 0-23
(2:58) 9-J.McCarthy pass short right to 84-J.Oliver for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-J.Martin].
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 2:53XP Will ReichardPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 0-24
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 11:31TD T.J. HockensonPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 0-30
(11:31) (Shotgun) 9-J.McCarthy pass short right to 87-T.Hockenson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. WAS-31-J.Jones was injured during the play.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 11:26TD Will ReichardPoints+7
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 0-31
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).
- 1
J.J. McCarthy · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +11.98 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play - 2
Jalen Nailor · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.90 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play - 3
Jordan Addison · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play - 4Josh Oliver · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.91 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
- 5T.J. Hockenson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.80 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 6
Andre Jones Jr. · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +2.59 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play - 7Jordan Mason · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +2.39 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 8
Zach Ertz · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.17 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.08 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
J.J. McCarthy — MIN · Passing
J.J. McCarthy posted the highest total EPA (+11.98) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.
J.J. McCarthy's top snap (+3.74 EPA): (11:31) (Shotgun) 9-J.McCarthy pass short right to 87-T.Hockenson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. WAS-31-J.Jones was injured during the play.
Biggest single play (-6.94 EPA): Jayden Daniels — (8:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass short left intended for 17-T.McLaurin INTERCEPTED by 43-A.Van Ginkel at MIN 30. 43-A.Van Ginkel to WAS 30 for 40 yards (17-T.McLaurin).
Quarterback report card
J.J. McCarthy led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.J. McCarthy (Minnesota Vikings) · 31 dropbacks · 51.6% completion · +0.1% CPOE · +0.39 EPA/play · +11.98 total EPA
Jayden Daniels (Washington Commanders) · 27 dropbacks · 33.3% completion · -17.7% CPOE · -0.33 EPA/play · -8.98 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.340 | +0.214 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.4% | 52.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.571 | +0.387 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.004 | +0.217 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.214 | +0.340 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.3% | 65.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs -0.34), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Washington Commanders: -0.34 EPA/play (3rd percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.21 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: 8 drives, +15.86 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 7 drives, -20.76 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — Josh Oliver (J.J. McCarthy pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Jordan Mason
- Minnesota Vikings — Josh Oliver (J.J. McCarthy pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — T.J. Hockenson (J.J. McCarthy pass)
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — Will Reichard
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 18 (Q1 11:07) — (11:07) (Shotgun) 9-J.McCarthy pass deep left to 84-J.Oliver for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 11:03) — 16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the WAS 8 (Q2 5:45) — (5:45) 27-J.Mason left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 5:41) — 16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the WAS 27 (Q3 7:06) — (7:06) 16-W.Reichard 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the WAS 6 (Q3 2:58) — (2:58) 9-J.McCarthy pass short right to 84-J.Oliver for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-J.Martin].; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 2:53) — 16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 13–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q4 11:31) — (11:31) (Shotgun) 9-J.McCarthy pass short right to 87-T.Hockenson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. WAS-31-J.Jones was injured during the play.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the WAS 15 (Q4 11:26) — 16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 5:15) — (5:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass short left to 1-D.Samuel to MIN 19 for 15 yards (2-I.Rodgers; 43-A.Van Ginkel).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 9:59) — (9:59) (Shotgun) 9-J.McCarthy pass deep left to 3-J.Addison to WAS 28 for 21 yards (20-Q.Martin).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 7:50) — (7:50) (Shotgun) 9-J.McCarthy pass short middle to 18-J.Jefferson to WAS 17 for 13 yards (54-B.Wagner; 20-Q.Martin).
- Washington Commanders (Q3 8:24) — (8:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass short left intended for 17-T.McLaurin INTERCEPTED by 43-A.Van Ginkel at MIN 30. 43-A.Van Ginkel to WAS 30 for 40 yards (17-T.McLaurin).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 1:24) — (1:24) (Shotgun) 9-J.McCarthy scrambles up the middle to MIN 13 for 7 yards (4-F.Luvu).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 8:24) — (8:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass short left intended for 17-T.McLaurin INTERCEPTED by 43-A.Van Ginkel at MIN 30. 43-A.Van Ginkel to WAS 30 for 40 yards (17-T.McLaurin).
- Washington Commanders (Q3 5:05) — (5:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short left intended for 13-T.Burks INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith at WAS 48. 22-H.Smith to WAS 37 for 11 yards (13-T.Burks; 1-D.Samuel).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 8:02) — (8:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota scrambles right end to MIN 20 for 4 yards (97-J.Hargrave; 43-A.Van Ginkel). FUMBLES (97-J.Hargrave), RECOVERED by MIN-97-J.Hargrave at MIN 17.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 11:31) — (11:31) (Shotgun) 9-J.McCarthy pass short right to 87-T.Hockenson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. WAS-31-J.Jones was injured during the play.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 11:07 · WAS 18 · Score 0-6
(11:07) (Shotgun) 9-J.McCarthy pass deep left to 84-J.Oliver for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 11:03 · WAS 15 · Score 0-7
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 5:45 · WAS 8 · Score 0-13
(5:45) 27-J.Mason left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 5:41 · WAS 15 · Score 0-14
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 7:06 · WAS 27 · Score 0-17
(7:06) 16-W.Reichard 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 2:58 · WAS 6 · Score 0-23
(2:58) 9-J.McCarthy pass short right to 84-J.Oliver for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-J.Martin]. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 2:53 · WAS 15 · Score 0-24
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 11:31 · WAS 2 · Score 0-30
(11:31) (Shotgun) 9-J.McCarthy pass short right to 87-T.Hockenson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. WAS-31-J.Jones was injured during the play. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+7) — Q4 11:26 · WAS 15 · Score 0-31
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.
- J.J. McCarthy (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Jayden Daniels (WAS) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Minnesota Vikings on 2025-12-07?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Washington Commanders 31-0 in Week 14, 2025.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Washington Commanders 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: Washington Commanders 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q3: Washington Commanders 0, Minnesota Vikings 10; Q4: Washington Commanders 0, Minnesota Vikings 13; Final: Washington Commanders 0, Minnesota Vikings 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Oliver (J. McCarthy pass) (Q1 11:07) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Mason (Q2 5:45) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Oliver (J. McCarthy pass) (Q3 2:58) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — T. Hockenson (J. McCarthy pass) (Q4 11:31) Minnesota Vikings field goal — W. Reichard (Q3 7:06, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Minnesota Vikings?
J.J. McCarthy (Minnesota Vikings), 51.6% completion, +0.1% CPOE, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +11.98 total passing EPA. Jayden Daniels (Washington Commanders), 33.3% completion, -17.7% CPOE, -0.33 EPA per dropback, -8.98 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Minnesota Vikings?
J.J. McCarthy (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.98 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+3.74 EPA): (11:31) (Shotgun) 9-J.McCarthy pass short right to 87-T.Hockenson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. WAS-31-J.Jones was injured during the play..
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 3-9 Now 3-10 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 4-8 Now 5-8 W
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