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Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions

Week 17Final

Minnesota Vikings 37, Detroit Lions 35, Final

Minnesota Vikings
Detroit Lions

Cousins throws 3 TDs, Vikings end with 37-35 win over Lions

At Ford Field

Score by quarter
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MIN71410637
DET61013635

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 37-35 in Week 17 on January 3, 2021 at Ford Field. Kirk Cousins threw for 405 yards for the Minnesota Vikings; Matthew Stafford threw for 293 for the Detroit Lions.

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Drive chart

Showing: Minnesota Vikings, Q4 4:26 · End of game

MINDET(4:26) K.Cousins pass short right to C.Ham pushed ob at DET 45 for 30 yards (D.Harmon).(4:16) A.Mattison right end to DET 35 for 10 yards (T.Walker). PENALTY on MIN-O.Johnson, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at DET 45 - No Play.(4:08) K.Cousins pass short left to J.Jefferson to DET 42 for 13 yards (J.Tavai).(3:29) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short left to J.Jefferson ran ob at DET 34 for 8 yards.(3:25) A.Mattison right tackle to DET 29 for 5 yards (E.Griffen, D.Skipper).(2:41) A.Mattison left tackle to DET 30 for -1 yards (E.Griffen, J.Davis).(2:34) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short left to I.Smith pushed ob at DET 25 for 5 yards (W.Harris).(2:28) A.Mattison right end to DET 9 for 16 yards (D.Harmon).(2:00) K.Cousins kneels to DET 10 for -1 yards.(1:17) K.Cousins kneels to DET 12 for -2 yards.(:38) K.Cousins kneels to DET 13 for -1 yards.
GainNo gain or a lossPointsPass (a solid line: run)Line of scrimmageLine to gain
  1. Minnesota Vikings: Punt5 plays · 9 yds · 1:51 · Started Q1 15:00 at MIN 25Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 15:00Took overJ.Fox kicks 65 yards from DET 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q1 15:001st & 10 at MIN 25(15:00) K.Cousins pass short middle to C.Ham to MIN 39 for 14 yards (J.Tavai, T.Walker).14 yds+0.82 EPA
    3. Q1 14:291st & 10 at MIN 39(14:29) K.Cousins pass short right to A.Thielen to MIN 44 for 5 yards (J.Tavai). PENALTY on MIN-D.Dozier, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at MIN 39 - No Play.-10 yds−1.01 EPA
    4. Q1 14:071st & 20 at MIN 29(14:07) (Shotgun) A.Mattison up the middle to MIN 34 for 5 yards (J.Tavai).5 yds−0.09 EPA
    5. Q1 13:312nd & 15 at MIN 34(13:31) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete short right to C.Beebe (N.Williams).−0.65 EPA
    6. Q1 13:263rd & 15 at MIN 34(13:26) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete short middle to T.Conklin (R.Ragland).−1.52 EPA
  2. Detroit Lions: Punt3 plays · 3 yds · 1:19 · Started Q1 13:09 at DET 27Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 13:09Took over(13:22) B.Colquitt punts 49 yards to DET 17, Center-A.DePaola. J.Agnew to DET 27 for 10 yards (A.DePaola).
    2. Q1 13:091st & 10 at DET 27(13:09) D.Swift right end to DET 31 for 4 yards (D.Wonnum).4 yds−0.05 EPA
    3. Q1 12:352nd & 6 at DET 31(12:35) (Shotgun) M.Stafford pass short right to D.Swift to DET 30 for -1 yards (E.Wilson).-1 yd−0.81 EPA
    4. Q1 11:563rd & 7 at DET 30(11:56) (Shotgun) M.Stafford pass incomplete deep middle to D.Amendola (A.Harris).−1.60 EPA
  3. Minnesota Vikings: Punt7 plays · 27 yds · 3:08 · Started Q1 11:37 at MIN 25Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 11:50Took over(11:50) J.Fox punts 58 yards to MIN 12, Center-D.Muhlbach. C.Beebe to MIN 25 for 13 yards (J.Tavai; Ch.Jones).
    2. Q1 11:371st & 10 at MIN 25(11:37) A.Mattison right end to MIN 27 for 2 yards (J.Davis; J.Tavai).2 yds−0.32 EPA
    3. Q1 11:012nd & 8 at MIN 27(11:01) A.Mattison up the middle to MIN 28 for 1 yard (K.Strong).1 yd−0.54 EPA
    4. Q1 10:203rd & 7 at MIN 28(10:20) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short left to A.Abdullah to MIN 34 for 6 yards (D.Harmon).6 yds+0.97 EPA
    5. Q1 9:374th & 1 at MIN 34(9:37) B.Colquitt punts 50 yards to DET 16, Center-A.DePaola. J.Agnew to DET 28 for 12 yards (H.Nickerson). FUMBLES (H.Nickerson), RECOVERED by MIN-A.DePaola at DET 42. Penalty on DET-J.Coleman, Illegal Block Above the Waist, declined.12 yds+1.70 EPA
    6. Q1 9:231st & 10 at DET 42(9:23) K.Cousins pass incomplete short right to T.Conklin.−0.54 EPA
    7. Q1 9:182nd & 10 at DET 42(9:18) K.Cousins sacked at DET 48 for -6 yards (R.Okwara).-6 yds−1.27 EPA
    8. Q1 8:353rd & 16 at DET 48(8:35) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete short middle to J.Jefferson (W.Harris).−1.52 EPA
  4. Detroit Lions: Turnover on downs1 play · 9 yds · 0:33 · Started Q1 8:21 at DET 10Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 8:29Took over(8:29) B.Colquitt punts 38 yards to DET 10, Center-A.DePaola, fair catch by J.Agnew.
    2. Q1 8:211st & 10 at DET 10(8:21) (Shotgun) M.Stafford pass short left to T.Hockenson to DET 19 for 9 yards (A.Harris, H.Smith).9 yds+2.28 EPA
  5. Minnesota Vikings: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:35 · Started Q1 7:48 at MIN 22Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 7:48Took over(7:48) D.Swift left tackle to DET 22 for 3 yards (D.Wonnum, H.Hand).
  6. Detroit Lions: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:38 · Started Q1 7:13 at DET 45Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 7:13Took over(7:13) M.Stafford pass deep left to M.Jones to DET 45 for 23 yards (H.Smith).
  7. Minnesota Vikings: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:35 · Started Q1 6:35 at MIN 49Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 6:35Took over(6:35) D.Swift right tackle to DET 49 for 4 yards (H.Smith).
  8. Detroit Lions: Touchdown2 plays · 31 yds · 0:40 · Started Q1 5:25 at MIN 46Score after the drive: 0–6
    1. Q1 6:00Took over(6:00) D.Swift up the middle to MIN 46 for 5 yards (D.Wonnum; T.Dye).
    2. Q1 5:253rd & 1 at MIN 46(5:25) (Shotgun) Direct snap to M.Sanu. M.Sanu up the middle to MIN 43 for 3 yards (E.Wilson).3 yds+0.32 EPA
    3. Q1 4:451st & 10 at MIN 43Marvin Jones Jr. 43 Yd pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater PAT failed)MIN 0, DET 6+3.07 EPA
  9. Minnesota Vikings: Touchdown8 plays · 55 yds · 4:02 · Started Q1 4:36 at MIN 30Score after the drive: 7–6
    1. Q1 4:45Took overJ.Fox kicks 64 yards from DET 35 to MIN 1. A.Abdullah pushed ob at MIN 30 for 29 yards (T.Walker).
    2. Q1 4:361st & 10 at MIN 30(4:39) A.Mattison right tackle to MIN 36 for 6 yards (Ch.Jones).6 yds+0.34 EPA
    3. Q1 4:032nd & 4 at MIN 36(4:03) K.Cousins pass incomplete short right to J.Jefferson.−0.66 EPA
    4. Q1 3:573rd & 4 at MIN 36(3:57) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short right to J.Jefferson to MIN 49 for 13 yards (A.Oruwariye).13 yds+1.40 EPA
    5. Q1 3:171st & 10 at MIN 49(3:17) K.Cousins pass short middle to A.Mattison to DET 36 for 15 yards (J.Coleman).15 yds+0.98 EPA
    6. Q1 2:401st & 10 at DET 36(2:40) A.Mattison left end to DET 32 for 4 yards (Ch.Jones).4 yds+0.11 EPA
    7. Q1 2:042nd & 6 at DET 32(2:04) K.Cousins sacked at DET 39 for -7 yards (T.Walker).-7 yds−1.73 EPA
    8. Q1 1:243rd & 13 at DET 39(1:24) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short left to J.Jefferson to DET 30 for 9 yards (J.Tavai). FUMBLES (J.Tavai), recovered by MIN-G.Bradbury at DET 30. G.Bradbury to DET 28 for 2 yards (T.Walker).9 yds+1.70 EPA
    9. Q1 0:344th & 2 at DET 28Alexander Mattison Pass From Kirk Cousins for 28 Yrds D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-A.DePaola, Holder-B.Colquitt.MIN 7, DET 6+3.45 EPA
  10. Detroit Lions: Turnover on downs4 plays · 51 yds · 1:50 · Started Q1 0:34 at DET 25Score after the drive: 7–6
    1. Q1 0:34Took overD.Bailey kicks 65 yards from MIN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q1 0:341st & 10 at DET 25(:34) (Shotgun) M.Stafford pass short right to M.Jones to DET 28 for 3 yards (C.Tankersley).3 yds−0.20 EPA
    3. Q2 15:002nd & 7 at DET 28(15:00) A.Peterson up the middle pushed ob at MIN 34 for 38 yards (A.Harris).38 yds+2.67 EPA
    4. Q2 14:261st & 10 at MIN 34(14:26) (Shotgun) M.Stafford to MIN 40 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at MIN 40. M.Stafford pass incomplete short right. PENALTY on DET-F.Ragnow, Ineligible Downfield Pass, 5 yards, enforced at MIN 34 - No Play.-5 yds−0.68 EPA
    5. Q2 14:211st & 15 at MIN 39(14:21) (Shotgun) M.Stafford pass short left to T.Hockenson to MIN 24 for 15 yards (H.Smith).15 yds+4.02 EPA
  11. Minnesota Vikings: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:25 · Started Q2 13:44 at DET 20Score after the drive: 7–6
    1. Q2 13:44Took over(13:44) A.Peterson left tackle to MIN 20 for 4 yards (E.Wilson, T.Dye).
  12. Detroit Lions: Touchdown0 plays · 0 yds · 0:00 · Started Q2 13:19 at MIN 15Score after the drive: 7–13
    1. Q2 13:19Took overQuintez Cephus 20 Yd pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater Kick)MIN 7, DET 13
  13. Minnesota Vikings: Touchdown8 plays · 63 yds · 4:22 · Started Q2 13:13 at MIN 22Score after the drive: 14–13
    1. Q2 13:19Took overJ.Fox kicks 61 yards from DET 35 to MIN 4. A.Abdullah to MIN 21 for 17 yards (J.Cabinda).
    2. Q2 13:131st & 10 at MIN 21(13:13) K.Cousins pass deep middle to I.Smith to MIN 46 for 25 yards (D.Harmon).25 yds+1.36 EPA
    3. Q2 12:351st & 10 at MIN 46(12:35) K.Cousins pass short right to T.Conklin to DET 43 for 11 yards (T.Walker).11 yds+0.59 EPA
    4. Q2 11:521st & 10 at DET 43(11:52) A.Mattison right tackle to DET 42 for 1 yard (T.Walker; J.Tavai).1 yd−0.43 EPA
    5. Q2 11:072nd & 9 at DET 42(11:07) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short left to T.Conklin to DET 23 for 19 yards (T.Walker).19 yds+1.90 EPA
    6. Q2 10:241st & 10 at DET 23(10:24) K.Cousins pass short right to A.Thielen to DET 9 for 14 yards (D.Harmon).14 yds+0.76 EPA
    7. Q2 9:441st & Goal at DET 9(9:44) A.Mattison left tackle to DET 4 for 5 yards (D.Shelton).5 yds+0.30 EPA
    8. Q2 9:012nd & Goal at DET 4(9:01) K.Cousins pass incomplete short middle to A.Thielen (D.Roberts).−0.66 EPA
    9. Q2 8:513rd & Goal at DET 4Ameer Abdullah Pass From Kirk Cousins for 4 Yrds D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-A.DePaola, Holder-B.Colquitt.MIN 14, DET 13+2.19 EPA
  14. Detroit Lions: Field goal5 plays · 39 yds · 1:38 · Started Q2 8:51 at DET 25Score after the drive: 14–16
    1. Q2 8:51Took overD.Bailey kicks 65 yards from MIN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q2 8:511st & 10 at DET 25(8:51) M.Stafford pass deep right to M.Jones to MIN 37 for 38 yards (J.Gladney).38 yds+2.20 EPA
    3. Q2 8:081st & 10 at MIN 37(8:08) (Shotgun) M.Stafford pass incomplete deep right to M.Sanu.−0.54 EPA
    4. Q2 8:042nd & 10 at MIN 37(8:04) D.Swift left end to MIN 36 for 1 yard (T.Davis; E.Yarbrough).1 yd−1.77 EPA
    5. Q2 8:043rd & 9 at DET 43(7:21) (Shotgun) M.Stafford pass incomplete short middle to M.Sanu (B.Lynch).+1.23 EPA
    6. Q2 7:134th & 9 at MIN 36Matt Prater 54 Yd Field Goal MIN 14, DET 16+0.70 EPA
  15. Minnesota Vikings: Missed field goal8 plays · 41 yds · 4:07 · Started Q2 7:05 at MIN 31Score after the drive: 14–16
    1. Q2 7:13Took overJ.Fox kicks 67 yards from DET 35 to MIN -2. A.Abdullah to MIN 31 for 33 yards (M.Ford).
    2. Q2 7:051st & 10 at MIN 31(7:05) K.Cousins pass deep right to A.Thielen to DET 49 for 20 yards (A.Oruwariye).20 yds+1.11 EPA
    3. Q2 6:311st & 10 at DET 49(6:31) K.Cousins pass short left to A.Thielen to DET 40 for 9 yards (D.Roberts).9 yds+1.03 EPA
    4. Q2 5:572nd & 1 at DET 40(5:57) A.Mattison up the middle to DET 35 for 5 yards (N.Williams).5 yds−0.07 EPA
    5. Q2 5:251st & 10 at DET 35(5:25) A.Mattison up the middle to DET 15 for 20 yards (D.Harmon, D.Roberts).20 yds+1.21 EPA
    6. Q2 4:441st & 10 at DET 15(4:44) K.Cousins pass incomplete short right to C.Ham.−0.54 EPA
    7. Q2 4:402nd & 10 at DET 15(4:40) A.Mattison up the middle to DET 14 for 1 yard (R.Ragland).1 yd−0.56 EPA
    8. Q2 4:403rd & 9 at DET 14(4:00) (Shotgun) PENALTY on MIN-B.O'Neill, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at DET 14 - No Play.-5 yds−0.45 EPA
    9. Q2 3:433rd & 14 at DET 19(3:43) (Shotgun) K.Cousins sacked at DET 28 for -9 yards (K.Strong).-9 yds−5.03 EPA
  16. Detroit Lions: Punt6 plays · 7 yds · 1:49 · Started Q2 2:53 at DET 36Score after the drive: 14–16
    1. Q2 2:58Took over(2:58) D.Bailey 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-A.DePaola, Holder-B.Colquitt.
    2. Q2 2:531st & 10 at DET 36(2:53) A.Peterson right tackle to DET 42 for 6 yards (A.Harris).6 yds+0.30 EPA
    3. Q2 2:182nd & 4 at DET 42(2:18) M.Stafford pass short right to J.James to DET 44 for 2 yards (J.Gladney).2 yds−0.26 EPA
    4. Q2 2:003rd & 2 at DET 44(2:00) (Shotgun) M.Stafford scrambles right end to DET 48 for 4 yards.4 yds+0.34 EPA
    5. Q2 1:251st & 10 at DET 48(1:25) (Shotgun) M.Stafford pass incomplete short left to K.Johnson (J.Gladney).−0.59 EPA
    6. Q2 1:182nd & 10 at DET 48(1:18) (Shotgun) M.Stafford pass incomplete deep middle to M.Sanu (A.Harris).−0.72 EPA
    7. Q2 1:103rd & 10 at DET 48(1:10) (Shotgun) M.Stafford sacked at DET 43 for -5 yards (H.Mata'afa).-5 yds−2.01 EPA
  17. Minnesota Vikings: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:09 · Started Q2 1:04 at MIN 21Score after the drive: 14–16
    1. Q2 1:04Took over(1:04) J.Fox punts 43 yards to MIN 14, Center-D.Muhlbach. C.Beebe to MIN 21 for 7 yards (M.Ford).
  18. Detroit Lions: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:11 · Started Q2 0:55 at DET 29Score after the drive: 14–16
    1. Q2 0:55Took over(:55) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short right to J.Jefferson to MIN 29 for 8 yards (J.Tavai). DET-N.Williams was injured during the play. He is Out.
  19. Minnesota Vikings: Touchdown5 plays · 52 yds · 0:35 · Started Q2 0:39 at MIN 33Score after the drive: 21–16
    1. Q2 0:44Took over(:44) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short left to C.Beebe ran ob at MIN 33 for 4 yards.
    2. Q2 0:391st & 10 at MIN 33(:39) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short right to A.Abdullah to MIN 30 for -3 yards (J.Tavai) [K.Strong].-3 yds−0.89 EPA
    3. Q2 0:352nd & 13 at MIN 30(:35) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short left to A.Thielen to MIN 44 for 14 yards (D.Roberts).14 yds+1.37 EPA
    4. Q2 0:281st & 10 at MIN 44(:28) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short left to T.Conklin to DET 46 for 10 yards (J.Tavai). FUMBLES (J.Tavai), ball out of bounds at DET 46.10 yds+0.32 EPA
    5. Q2 0:141st & 10 at DET 46(:14) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete deep left to J.Jefferson. PENALTY on DET-E.Griffen, Defensive Offside, 6 yards, enforced at DET 46 - No Play.6 yds+0.66 EPA
    6. Q2 0:041st & 4 at DET 40Chad Beebe Pass From Kirk Cousins for 40 Yrds D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-A.DePaola, Holder-B.Colquitt.MIN 21, DET 16+4.41 EPA
  20. Detroit Lions: Touchdown2 plays · 45 yds · 0:51 · Started Q3 15:00 at DET 40Score after the drive: 21–23
    1. Q2 0:04Took overD.Bailey kicks 40 yards from MIN 35 to DET 25. M.Sanu to DET 40 for 15 yards (D.Chisena).
    2. Q3 15:00D.Bailey kicks 68 yards from MIN 35 to DET -3. J.Agnew to MIN 33 for 70 yards (D.Chisena).
    3. Q3 14:491st & 10 at MIN 33(14:49) (Shotgun) M.Stafford pass short right to M.Sanu to MIN 26 for 7 yards (J.Gladney).7 yds+0.59 EPA
    4. Q3 14:092nd & 3 at MIN 26Marvin Jones Jr. Pass From Matthew Stafford for 26 Yrds M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Muhlbach, Holder-J.Fox.MIN 21, DET 23+2.67 EPA
  21. Minnesota Vikings: Touchdown6 plays · 54 yds · 2:27 · Started Q3 14:02 at MIN 31Score after the drive: 28–23
    1. Q3 14:09Took overJ.Fox kicks 62 yards from DET 35 to MIN 3. A.Abdullah pushed ob at MIN 31 for 28 yards (T.Walker).
    2. Q3 14:021st & 10 at MIN 31(14:02) K.Cousins pass short right to J.Jefferson to MIN 46 for 15 yards (A.Oruwariye).15 yds+0.87 EPA
    3. Q3 13:291st & 10 at MIN 46(13:29) A.Mattison left tackle to MIN 48 for 2 yards (J.Penisini).2 yds−0.32 EPA
    4. Q3 12:512nd & 8 at MIN 48(12:51) K.Cousins pass short middle to J.Jefferson to DET 14 for 38 yards (J.Tavai) [R.Okwara]. PENALTY on DET-R.Okwara, Roughing the Passer, 7 yards, enforced at DET 14.45 yds+2.93 EPA
    5. Q3 12:241st & 7 at DET 15(12:24) K.Cousins pass incomplete short right. ball thrown away−0.02 EPA
    6. Q3 12:182nd & Goal at DET 7(12:18) (Shotgun) A.Mattison up the middle to DET 2 for 5 yards (T.Walker, D.Roberts).5 yds+0.33 EPA
    7. Q3 11:353rd & Goal at DET 2Alexander Mattison 2 Yard Rush D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-A.DePaola, Holder-B.Colquitt.MIN 28, DET 23+1.73 EPA
  22. Detroit Lions: Turnover on downs2 plays · 1 yds · 0:56 · Started Q3 11:29 at DET 20Score after the drive: 28–23
    1. Q3 11:35Took overD.Bailey kicks 69 yards from MIN 35 to DET -4. J.Agnew to DET 20 for 24 yards (R.Connelly).
    2. Q3 11:291st & 10 at DET 20(11:29) D.Swift up the middle to DET 26 for 6 yards (T.Davis).6 yds+0.23 EPA
    3. Q3 10:532nd & 4 at DET 26(10:53) PENALTY on DET-J.James, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at DET 26 - No Play.-5 yds−0.93 EPA
  23. Minnesota Vikings: Field goal7 plays · 76 yds · 1:54 · Started Q3 9:49 at MIN 20Score after the drive: 31–23
    1. Q3 10:33Took over(10:33) D.Swift right tackle to DET 20 for -1 yards (E.Wilson).
    2. Q3 9:493rd & 10 at MIN 20(9:49) (Shotgun) M.Stafford pass short middle intended for M.Jones INTERCEPTED by H.Smith at DET 32. H.Smith to DET 23 for 9 yards (M.Jones).9 yds+4.66 EPA
    3. Q3 9:411st & 10 at DET 23(9:41) K.Cousins pass incomplete deep middle to I.Smith (D.Harmon).−0.54 EPA
    4. Q3 9:352nd & 10 at DET 23(9:35) K.Cousins pass short left to J.Jefferson to DET 8 for 15 yards (Ch.Jones).15 yds+1.45 EPA
    5. Q3 8:571st & Goal at DET 8(8:57) K.Cousins pass incomplete short right to J.Jefferson.−0.53 EPA
    6. Q3 8:522nd & Goal at DET 8(8:52) (Shotgun) K.Cousins left end to DET 4 for 4 yards (D.Harmon).4 yds+0.03 EPA
    7. Q3 8:083rd & Goal at DET 4(8:08) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete short right. ball thrown away−0.12 EPA
    8. Q3 7:554th & Goal at DET 4Dan Bailey 23 Yd Field Goal MIN 31, DET 23−1.69 EPA
  24. Detroit Lions: Touchdown10 plays · 60 yds · 4:53 · Started Q3 7:55 at DET 25Score after the drive: 31–29
    1. Q3 7:55Took overD.Bailey kicks 65 yards from MIN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q3 7:551st & 10 at DET 25(7:55) A.Peterson up the middle to DET 30 for 5 yards (S.Stephen; E.Wilson).5 yds+0.07 EPA
    3. Q3 7:162nd & 5 at DET 30(7:16) (Shotgun) M.Stafford pass incomplete deep left to Q.Cephus.−0.66 EPA
    4. Q3 7:093rd & 5 at DET 30(7:09) (Shotgun) M.Stafford pass short middle to D.Amendola to DET 36 for 6 yards (H.Smith).6 yds+1.21 EPA
    5. Q3 6:341st & 10 at DET 36(6:34) M.Stafford pass incomplete deep left to M.Sanu.−0.54 EPA
    6. Q3 6:282nd & 10 at DET 36(6:28) A.Peterson left end to DET 40 for 4 yards (H.Hand).4 yds−0.12 EPA
    7. Q3 5:403rd & 6 at DET 40(5:40) (Shotgun) M.Stafford pass deep right to Q.Cephus to MIN 29 for 31 yards (A.Harris).31 yds+2.93 EPA
    8. Q3 5:401st & 10 at MIN 29(5:01) D.Swift right end to MIN 23 for 6 yards (A.Harris).6 yds+0.28 EPA
    9. Q3 4:192nd & 4 at MIN 23(4:19) M.Stafford pass short left to D.Swift pushed ob at MIN 5 for 18 yards (H.Smith).18 yds+1.44 EPA
    10. Q3 3:491st & Goal at MIN 5(3:49) D.Swift left end to MIN 2 for 3 yards (A.Harris).3 yds+0.14 EPA
    11. Q3 3:022nd & Goal at MIN 2Adrian Peterson 2 Yard Rush (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. M.Stafford pass to M.Jones is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS.MIN 31, DET 29+0.06 EPA
  25. Minnesota Vikings: Touchdown17 plays · 60 yds · 7:30 · Started Q3 3:02 at MIN 25Score after the drive: 37–29
    1. Q3 3:02Took overJ.Fox kicks 65 yards from DET 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q3 3:021st & 10 at MIN 25(3:02) A.Mattison up the middle to MIN 26 for 1 yard (T.Walker).1 yd−0.43 EPA
    3. Q3 2:292nd & 9 at MIN 26(2:29) K.Cousins pass short left to A.Mattison pushed ob at MIN 33 for 7 yards (D.Roberts).7 yds+0.46 EPA
    4. Q3 1:593rd & 2 at MIN 33(1:59) (Shotgun) A.Mattison right tackle to MIN 37 for 4 yards (J.Tavai; J.Okwara).4 yds+0.66 EPA
    5. Q3 1:191st & 10 at MIN 37(1:19) K.Cousins pass incomplete deep middle to J.Jefferson. PENALTY on DET-A.Oruwariye, Defensive Pass Interference, 18 yards, enforced at MIN 37 - No Play.18 yds+0.95 EPA
    6. Q3 1:131st & 10 at DET 45(1:13) K.Cousins pass incomplete short right to T.Conklin (A.Bryant).−0.54 EPA
    7. Q3 1:092nd & 10 at DET 45(1:09) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short left to J.Jefferson ran ob at DET 31 for 14 yards.14 yds+1.65 EPA
    8. Q3 0:421st & 10 at DET 31(:42) A.Mattison right tackle to DET 24 for 7 yards (R.Ragland).7 yds+0.51 EPA
    9. Q3 0:122nd & 3 at DET 24(:12) A.Mattison up the middle to DET 20 for 4 yards (T.Walker).4 yds+0.13 EPA
    10. Q4 15:001st & 10 at DET 20(15:00) O.Udoh reported in as eligible. A.Mattison right end to DET 16 for 4 yards (R.Ragland). PENALTY on MIN-E.Cleveland, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at DET 20 - No Play.-10 yds−0.93 EPA
    11. Q4 14:321st & 20 at DET 30(14:32) M.Boone right tackle to DET 11 for 19 yards (D.Harmon).19 yds+1.81 EPA
    12. Q4 13:522nd & 1 at DET 11(13:52) M.Boone left end to DET 6 for 5 yards (T.Walker).5 yds+0.18 EPA
    13. Q4 13:151st & Goal at DET 6(13:15) M.Boone up the middle to DET 2 for 4 yards (D.Harmon).4 yds+0.31 EPA
    14. Q4 12:402nd & Goal at DET 2(12:40) O.Udoh reported in as eligible. M.Boone left tackle to DET 1 for 1 yard (Ch.Jones).1 yd−0.35 EPA
    15. Q4 11:593rd & Goal at DET 1(11:59) M.Boone right end to DET 1 for no gain (K.Strong; R.Ragland).−0.23 EPA
    16. Q4 11:184th & Goal at DET 1(11:18) K.Cousins sacked at DET 14 for -13 yards (T.Walker). DET-K.Strong was injured during the play. PENALTY on DET-T.Walker, Roughing the Passer, 0 yards, enforced at DET 1 - No Play.+1.38 EPA
    17. Q4 11:151st & Goal at DET 1(11:15) A.Mattison up the middle to DET 1 for no gain (T.Walker).−0.47 EPA
    18. Q4 10:322nd & Goal at DET 1Kirk Cousins 1 Yd Run (Dan Bailey PAT failed)MIN 37, DET 29−0.26 EPA
  26. Detroit Lions: Touchdown15 plays · 60 yds · 6:06 · Started Q4 10:32 at DET 25Score after the drive: 37–35
    1. Q4 10:32Took overD.Bailey kicks 65 yards from MIN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q4 10:321st & 10 at DET 25(10:32) M.Stafford pass incomplete deep left to D.Swift [E.Yarbrough]. PENALTY on DET-T.Hockenson, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at DET 25 - No Play.-10 yds−0.92 EPA
    3. Q4 10:221st & 20 at DET 15(10:22) M.Stafford pass deep middle to M.Jones to DET 36 for 21 yards (T.Dye).21 yds+1.54 EPA
    4. Q4 9:401st & 10 at DET 36(9:40) (Shotgun) D.Swift right tackle to DET 49 for 13 yards (E.Wilson; H.Smith).13 yds+0.69 EPA
    5. Q4 9:021st & 10 at DET 49(9:02) D.Swift left end pushed ob at MIN 43 for 8 yards (H.Smith).8 yds+0.72 EPA
    6. Q4 8:272nd & 2 at MIN 43(8:27) M.Stafford pass short right to T.Hockenson to MIN 42 for 1 yard (A.Harris).1 yd−0.36 EPA
    7. Q4 7:443rd & 1 at MIN 42(7:44) (Shotgun) M.Stafford pass incomplete short right to M.Jones (T.Davis).−0.23 EPA
    8. Q4 7:394th & 1 at MIN 42(7:39) A.Peterson right tackle to MIN 38 for 4 yards (T.Dye; E.Wilson).4 yds+0.68 EPA
    9. Q4 6:581st & 10 at MIN 38(6:58) (Shotgun) M.Stafford pass deep middle to M.Jones for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) M.Stafford pass incomplete deep middle to M.Jones.+2.71 EPA
    10. Q4 6:522nd & 10 at MIN 38(6:52) (Shotgun) M.Stafford pass short right to D.Swift to MIN 39 for -1 yards (T.Davis).-1 yd−8.75 EPA
    11. Q4 6:083rd & 11 at MIN 39(6:08) (Shotgun) M.Stafford pass deep left to M.Jones ran ob at MIN 23 for 16 yards.16 yds+2.46 EPA
    12. Q4 5:551st & 10 at MIN 23(5:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) M.Stafford pass short right to M.Sanu pushed ob at MIN 17 for 6 yards (D.Mabin).6 yds+0.24 EPA
    13. Q4 5:292nd & 4 at MIN 17(5:29) (Shotgun) M.Stafford scrambles right end ran ob at MIN 12 for 5 yards (H.Smith).5 yds+0.25 EPA
    14. Q4 4:561st & 10 at MIN 12(4:56) M.Stafford pass incomplete short middle to H.Bryant (T.Dye).−0.54 EPA
    15. Q4 4:512nd & 10 at MIN 12(4:51) (Shotgun) M.Stafford pass short right to M.Jones to MIN 2 for 10 yards (A.Harris; D.Mabin).10 yds+2.08 EPA
    16. Q4 4:261st & Goal at MIN 2D'Andre Swift 2 Yard Rush (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. M.Stafford pass to Q.Cephus is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS.MIN 37, DET 35−0.43 EPA
  27. Minnesota Vikings: End of game11 plays · 62 yds · 3:48 · Started Q4 4:26 at MIN 25Score after the drive: 37–35
    1. Q4 4:26Took overJ.Fox kicks 65 yards from DET 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q4 4:261st & 10 at MIN 25(4:26) K.Cousins pass short right to C.Ham pushed ob at DET 45 for 30 yards (D.Harmon).30 yds+1.64 EPA
    3. Q4 4:161st & 10 at DET 45(4:16) A.Mattison right end to DET 35 for 10 yards (T.Walker). PENALTY on MIN-O.Johnson, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at DET 45 - No Play.-10 yds−0.90 EPA
    4. Q4 4:081st & 20 at MIN 45(4:08) K.Cousins pass short left to J.Jefferson to DET 42 for 13 yards (J.Tavai).13 yds+0.73 EPA
    5. Q4 3:292nd & 7 at DET 42(3:29) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short left to J.Jefferson ran ob at DET 34 for 8 yards.8 yds+1.01 EPA
    6. Q4 3:251st & 10 at DET 34(3:25) A.Mattison right tackle to DET 29 for 5 yards (E.Griffen, D.Skipper).5 yds+0.26 EPA
    7. Q4 2:412nd & 5 at DET 29(2:41) A.Mattison left tackle to DET 30 for -1 yards (E.Griffen, J.Davis).-1 yd−0.81 EPA
    8. Q4 2:343rd & 6 at DET 30(2:34) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short left to I.Smith pushed ob at DET 25 for 5 yards (W.Harris).5 yds+0.82 EPA
    9. Q4 2:284th & 1 at DET 25(2:28) A.Mattison right end to DET 9 for 16 yards (D.Harmon).16 yds+1.25 EPA
    10. Q4 2:001st & Goal at DET 9(2:00) K.Cousins kneels to DET 10 for -1 yards.-1 yd−1.16 EPA
    11. Q4 1:172nd & Goal at DET 10(1:17) K.Cousins kneels to DET 12 for -2 yards.-2 yds−1.26 EPA
    12. Q4 0:383rd & Goal at DET 12(:38) K.Cousins kneels to DET 13 for -1 yards.-1 yd−2.75 EPA

Box score

Minnesota Vikings: Passing
Kirk CousinsQB28/40405303127.6
Detroit Lions: Passing
Matthew StaffordQB20/31293311114.0
Minnesota Vikings: Rushing
Kirk CousinsQB510.214
Alexander MattisonRB21954.5120
Mike BooneRB5295.8019
Detroit Lions: Rushing
Matthew StaffordQB294.505
D'Andre SwiftQuestionableRB12544.5113
Adrian PetersonRB7639.0138
Mohamed SanuWR133.003
Minnesota Vikings: Receiving
Alexander MattisonRB3350128
Justin JeffersonOutWR912133038
Adam ThielenWR4557020
Ameer AbdullahRB33716
Tyler ConklinInactiveTE3640019
C.J. HamFB2344030
Irv Smith Jr.TE2330025
Chad BeebeWR2344140
Detroit Lions: Receiving
D'Andre SwiftQuestionableRB3316018
Marvin Jones Jr.WR811180243
T.J. HockensonTE3325015
Mohamed SanuWR261307
Quintez CephusWR2351131
Danny AmendolaWR12606
Jesse JamesTE11202
Kerryon JohnsonRB01000
Hunter BryantTE01000
Minnesota Vikings: Defense
Harrison SmithS970011
Anthony HarrisS870002
Eric WilsonLB740200
Troy DyeLB410001
DJ WonnumQuestionableLB320000
Jeff GladneyCB330001
Todd DavisLB320101
Dan ChisenaWR220000
Harrison HandCB210000
Dylan MabinCB210000
Andrew DePaolaLS110000
Shamar StephenDT100000
Eddie YarbroughDE100000
Hercules Mata'afaDE111100
Ryan ConnellyLB110000
Hardy NickersonLB110000
Cordrea TankersleyCB110000
Blake LynchLB000001
Detroit Lions: Defense
Tracy Walker IIIS13111100
Jahlani TavaiLB1280100
Marvin Jones Jr.WR110000
Duron HarmonS990001
Christian JonesLB530000
Darryl RobertsCB530001
Reggie RaglandLB420001
Amani OruwariyeCB330000
Kevin StrongDE321100
Mike Ford Jr.CB220000
Jarrad DavisLB200000
Everson GriffenDE220100
Will HarrisS110001
Julian OkwaraDE100000
Dan SkipperOT100000
Nick WilliamsDT110001
Justin ColemanCB110000
Danny SheltonDT110000
Romeo OkwaraDE111100
John PenisiniDT110000
Jason CabindaFB110000
Minnesota Vikings: Kicking
Dan BaileyPK1/2234
Detroit Lions: Kicking
Matt PraterPK1/1542