Minnesota Vikings vs Houston Texans box score, Week 4

Week 4Final

Cook has 2 TDs as Vikings get 1st win, 31-23 over Texans

At NRG Stadium

Score by quarter
Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	T
MIN	7	10	7	7	31
HOU	0	6	10	7	23

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Houston Texans 31-23 in Week 4 on October 4, 2020 at NRG Stadium. Kirk Cousins threw for 260 yards for the Minnesota Vikings; Deshaun Watson threw for 300 for the Houston Texans.

Play by play

Drive chart

Showing: Minnesota Vikings, Q4 1:12 · End of game

GainNo gain or a lossPointsPass (a solid line: run)Line of scrimmageLine to gain

Houston Texans: Turnover on downs3 plays · 8 yds · 1:03 · Started Q1 15:00 at HOU 25Score after the drive: 0–0
1. Q1 15:00Took overD.Bailey kicks 65 yards from MIN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
2. Q1 15:001st & 10 at HOU 25(15:00) Da.Johnson left guard to HST 27 for 2 yards (Y.Ngakoue, E.Wilson).2 yds−0.32 EPA
3. Q1 14:362nd & 8 at HOU 27(14:36) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass short right to J.Akins to HST 33 for 6 yards (J.Gladney).6 yds+0.35 EPA
4. Q1 13:573rd & 2 at HOU 33(13:57) (No Huddle) D.Watson pass incomplete short middle to R.Cobb (J.Gladney).−1.47 EPA
Minnesota Vikings: Turnover on downs2 plays · 4 yds · 0:38 · Started Q1 13:53 at MIN 28Score after the drive: 0–0
1. Q1 13:57Took over(13:53) (Punt formation) PENALTY on HST-J.Reid, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at HST 33 - No Play.
2. Q1 13:534th & 7 at MIN 28(13:53) B.Anger punts 51 yards to MIN 21, Center-J.Weeks, fair catch by K.Osborn.+0.74 EPA
3. Q1 13:451st & 10 at MIN 21(13:45) D.Cook right tackle to MIN 32 for 11 yards (Ju.Reid; B.McKinney).11 yds+0.64 EPA
Houston Texans: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:32 · Started Q1 13:15 at HOU 33Score after the drive: 0–0
1. Q1 13:15Took over(13:15) D.Cook right tackle to MIN 33 for 1 yard (B.McKinney).
Minnesota Vikings: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:35 · Started Q1 12:43 at HOU 49Score after the drive: 0–0
1. Q1 12:43Took over(12:43) K.Cousins pass deep left to A.Thielen to HST 49 for 18 yards (E.Murray).
Houston Texans: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:45 · Started Q1 12:08 at MIN 47Score after the drive: 0–0
1. Q1 12:08Took over(12:08) (Shotgun) D.Cook left guard to HST 47 for 2 yards (B.McKinney).
Minnesota Vikings: Punt1 play · -5 yds · 0:21 · Started Q1 11:19 at HOU 47Score after the drive: 0–0
1. Q1 11:23Took over(11:23) K.Cousins pass incomplete short left to C.Ham.
2. Q1 11:193rd & 8 at HOU 47(11:19) (Shotgun) K.Cousins sacked at MIN 48 for -5 yards (W.Mercilus). Penalty on MIN-B.O'Neill, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.-5 yds−2.52 EPA
Houston Texans: Punt3 plays · -3 yds · 1:20 · Started Q1 10:48 at HOU 15Score after the drive: 0–0
1. Q1 10:58Took over(10:58) B.Colquitt punts 37 yards to HST 15, Center-A.Cutting, downed by MIN-T.Conklin.
2. Q1 10:481st & 10 at HOU 19(10:48) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass incomplete short left to Da.Johnson. MIN-C.Dantzler was injured during the play.−0.79 EPA
3. Q1 10:432nd & 10 at HOU 15(10:43) (Shotgun) Da.Johnson up the middle to HST 19 for 4 yards (J.Johnson, S.Stephen).4 yds−0.14 EPA
4. Q1 10:083rd & 6 at HOU 19(10:08) (Shotgun) D.Watson sacked at HST 12 for -7 yards (D.Wonnum).-7 yds−2.22 EPA
Minnesota Vikings: Touchdown7 plays · 41 yds · 4:13 · Started Q1 9:18 at MIN 44Score after the drive: 7–0
1. Q1 9:28Took over(9:28) B.Anger punts 50 yards to MIN 38, Center-J.Weeks. K.Osborn ran ob at MIN 44 for 6 yards (B.Scarlett).
2. Q1 9:181st & 10 at MIN 44(9:18) K.Cousins pass deep left to J.Jefferson to HST 27 for 29 yards (B.Roby; V.Hargreaves).29 yds+1.93 EPA
3. Q1 8:361st & 10 at HOU 27(8:36) D.Cook left end to HST 26 for 1 yard (B.Roby).1 yd−0.43 EPA
4. Q1 7:512nd & 9 at HOU 26(7:51) K.Cousins pass short right to D.Cook to HST 15 for 11 yards (B.Roby) [C.Omenihu].11 yds+1.01 EPA
5. Q1 7:101st & 10 at HOU 15(7:10) D.Cook left guard to HST 9 for 6 yards (E.Murray, P.Hall).6 yds+0.23 EPA
6. Q1 6:292nd & 4 at HOU 9(6:29) (Shotgun) A.Mattison left guard to HST 7 for 2 yards (C.Watkins, P.Hall).2 yds−0.18 EPA
7. Q1 5:483rd & 2 at HOU 7(5:48) D.Cook up the middle to HST 5 for 2 yards (B.McKinney).2 yds+0.98 EPA
8. Q1 5:051st & Goal at HOU 5Dalvin Cook 5 Yard Rush D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Cutting, Holder-B.Colquitt.MIN 7, HOU 0+1.20 EPA
Houston Texans: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:00 · Started Q1 5:05 at HOU 25Score after the drive: 7–0
1. Q1 5:05Took overD.Bailey kicks 65 yards from MIN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
Minnesota Vikings: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:30 · Started Q1 5:05 at MIN 24Score after the drive: 7–0
1. Q1 5:05Took over(5:05) Da.Johnson right end to HST 24 for -1 yards (J.Gladney, E.Wilson).
Houston Texans: Turnover on downs3 plays · 7 yds · 1:07 · Started Q1 4:07 at HOU 34Score after the drive: 7–0
1. Q1 4:35Took over(4:35) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass short right to W.Fuller to HST 34 for 10 yards (H.Smith; H.Hill).
2. Q1 4:073rd & 1 at HOU 34(4:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) Da.Johnson up the middle to HST 39 for 5 yards (H.Smith; J.Johnson).5 yds+0.47 EPA
3. Q1 3:411st & 10 at HOU 39(3:41) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass incomplete short left to B.Cooks.−0.54 EPA
4. Q1 3:362nd & 10 at HOU 39(3:36) D.Watson scrambles right end pushed ob at HST 41 for 2 yards (S.Stephen).2 yds−2.44 EPA
Minnesota Vikings: Field goal12 plays · 46 yds · 5:15 · Started Q1 2:56 at MIN 41Score after the drive: 10–0
1. Q1 3:00Took over(3:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) D.Watson pass incomplete short right to K.Stills (H.Hill).
2. Q1 2:564th & 8 at MIN 41(2:56) B.Anger punts 59 yards to end zone, Center-J.Weeks, Touchback.+0.15 EPA
3. Q1 2:481st & 10 at MIN 24(2:48) K.Cousins pass incomplete deep left to A.Thielen (B.Roby) [B.Dunn].−0.73 EPA
4. Q1 2:422nd & 10 at MIN 20(2:42) A.Mattison right tackle to MIN 22 for 2 yards (Z.Cunningham, B.Dunn).2 yds−0.44 EPA
5. Q1 2:003rd & 8 at MIN 22(2:00) (Shotgun) K.Cousins scrambles right end to MIN 24 for 2 yards (J.Watt).2 yds+0.17 EPA
6. Q1 1:184th & 6 at MIN 24(1:18) B.Colquitt punts 42 yards to HST 34, Center-A.Cutting. D.Carter to HST 39 for 5 yards (M.Boone). FUMBLES (M.Boone), RECOVERED by MIN-D.Chisena at HST 35. D.Chisena to HST 35 for no gain (K.Crossen). Penalty on HST-K.Crossen, Offensive Holding, declined.1 yd+3.43 EPA
7. Q1 1:021st & 10 at HOU 35(1:07) A.Thielen right end to HST 27 for 8 yards (B.Scarlett).8 yds+0.89 EPA
8. Q1 0:272nd & 2 at HOU 27(:27) D.Cook right end to HST 26 for 1 yard (P.Gaines; Z.Cunningham).1 yd−0.36 EPA
9. Q2 15:003rd & 1 at HOU 26(15:00) D.Cook left end to HST 20 for 6 yards (Z.Cunningham, B.Dunn).6 yds+0.48 EPA
10. Q2 14:231st & 10 at HOU 20(14:23) K.Cousins pass incomplete deep left to I.Smith [B.Dunn].−0.54 EPA
11. Q2 14:162nd & 10 at HOU 20(14:16) D.Cook left guard to HST 16 for 4 yards (Z.Cunningham).4 yds−0.22 EPA
12. Q2 13:303rd & 6 at HOU 16(13:30) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short middle to A.Thielen to HST 13 for 3 yards (T.Adams; J.Martin).3 yds+0.32 EPA
13. Q2 12:414th & 3 at HOU 13Dan Bailey 31 Yd Field Goal MIN 10, HOU 0−1.13 EPA
Houston Texans: Field goal10 plays · 43 yds · 3:55 · Started Q2 12:41 at HOU 25Score after the drive: 10–3
1. Q2 12:41Took overD.Bailey kicks 65 yards from MIN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
2. Q2 12:411st & 10 at HOU 25(12:41) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass short left to W.Fuller to HST 33 for 8 yards (E.Kendricks, E.Wilson).8 yds+0.70 EPA
3. Q2 12:122nd & 2 at HOU 33(12:12) (Shotgun) Da.Johnson left guard to HST 39 for 6 yards (E.Wilson; E.Kendricks).6 yds+0.12 EPA
4. Q2 11:441st & 10 at HOU 39(11:44) Da.Johnson right guard to HST 44 for 5 yards (E.Kendricks).5 yds+0.09 EPA
5. Q2 11:132nd & 5 at HOU 44(11:13) (Shotgun) Da.Johnson up the middle to HST 48 for 4 yards (D.Wonnum).4 yds+0.20 EPA
6. Q2 10:423rd & 1 at HOU 48(10:42) Da.Johnson right tackle to MIN 48 for 4 yards (J.Gladney).4 yds+0.36 EPA
7. Q2 10:151st & 10 at MIN 48(10:15) (No Huddle) D.Watson pass short left to D.Johnson to MIN 33 for 15 yards (C.Dantzler).15 yds+1.10 EPA
8. Q2 9:361st & 10 at MIN 33(9:38) (Shotgun) D.Johnson left end to MIN 32 for 1 yard (E.Kendricks).1 yd−0.39 EPA
9. Q2 9:002nd & 9 at MIN 32(9:00) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass incomplete short right to R.Cobb.−0.66 EPA
10. Q2 8:563rd & 9 at MIN 32(8:56) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass incomplete short right to B.Cooks (E.Kendricks).−0.04 EPA
11. Q2 8:464th & 9 at MIN 32Ka'imi Fairbairn 50 Yd Field Goal MIN 10, HOU 3+0.34 EPA
Minnesota Vikings: Touchdown12 plays · 60 yds · 6:53 · Started Q2 8:46 at MIN 25Score after the drive: 17–3
1. Q2 8:46Took overK.Fairbairn kicks 65 yards from HST 35 to end zone, Touchback.
2. Q2 8:461st & 10 at MIN 25(8:46) K.Cousins pass short left to K.Rudolph pushed ob at MIN 33 for 8 yards (Z.Cunningham).8 yds+0.70 EPA
3. Q2 8:172nd & 2 at MIN 33(8:17) D.Cook right tackle to MIN 36 for 3 yards (Z.Cunningham).3 yds−0.08 EPA
4. Q2 7:381st & 10 at MIN 36(7:38) K.Cousins pass deep left to J.Jefferson to HST 38 for 26 yards (V.Hargreaves).26 yds+1.49 EPA
5. Q2 6:491st & 10 at HOU 38(6:49) D.Cook left guard to HST 38 for no gain (B.Scarlett, B.McKinney).−0.54 EPA
6. Q2 6:072nd & 10 at HOU 38(6:07) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete deep left to O.Johnson.−0.66 EPA
7. Q2 6:013rd & 10 at HOU 38(6:01) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short middle to A.Thielen to HST 30 for 8 yards (T.Adams; J.Martin) [W.Mercilus].8 yds+1.35 EPA
8. Q2 5:154th & 2 at HOU 30(5:15) (Shotgun) K.Cousins left end ran ob at HST 25 for 5 yards (V.Hargreaves).5 yds+0.86 EPA
9. Q2 4:391st & 10 at HOU 25(4:39) K.Cousins pass short right to A.Thielen pushed ob at HST 20 for 5 yards (B.Roby).5 yds+0.11 EPA
10. Q2 3:572nd & 5 at HOU 20(3:57) D.Cook up the middle to HST 16 for 4 yards (P.Gaines, J.Watt).4 yds+0.17 EPA
11. Q2 3:133rd & 1 at HOU 16(3:13) C.Ham right guard to HST 14 for 2 yards (B.McKinney, P.Hall).2 yds+0.23 EPA
12. Q2 2:331st & 10 at HOU 14(2:33) D.Cook right tackle to HST 7 for 7 yards (V.Hargreaves).7 yds+0.42 EPA
13. Q2 1:532nd & 3 at HOU 7Dalvin Cook 7 Yard Rush D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Cutting, Holder-B.Colquitt.MIN 17, HOU 3+1.77 EPA
Houston Texans: Field goal8 plays · 58 yds · 1:20 · Started Q2 1:47 at HOU 32Score after the drive: 17–6
1. Q2 1:53Took overD.Bailey kicks 62 yards from MIN 35 to HST 3. D.Carter to HST 32 for 29 yards (J.Metellus).
2. Q2 1:471st & 10 at HOU 32(1:47) (Shotgun) D.Johnson up the middle to HST 40 for 8 yards (E.Kendricks).8 yds+0.64 EPA
3. Q2 1:262nd & 2 at HOU 40(1:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) D.Watson pass short left to J.Akins to MIN 46 for 14 yards (E.Wilson, H.Hill).14 yds+0.32 EPA
4. Q2 1:171st & 10 at MIN 46(1:17) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass incomplete short left to K.Stills.−0.57 EPA
5. Q2 1:132nd & 10 at MIN 46(1:13) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass deep middle to J.Akins to MIN 20 for 26 yards (H.Smith, E.Kendricks). HST-J.Akins was injured during the play. He is Out. PENALTY on MIN-H.Smith, Disqualification, 10 yards, enforced at MIN 20.36 yds+2.56 EPA
6. Q2 1:051st & Goal at MIN 10(1:05) (Shotgun) D.Watson sacked at MIN 10 for 0 yards (Y.Ngakoue).−0.80 EPA
7. Q2 0:422nd & Goal at MIN 10(:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) D.Watson pass incomplete short right to R.Cobb.−0.74 EPA
8. Q2 0:353rd & Goal at MIN 10(:35) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass incomplete short left to D.Johnson.−0.11 EPA
9. Q2 0:274th & Goal at MIN 10Ka'imi Fairbairn 28 Yd Field Goal MIN 17, HOU 6+0.23 EPA
Minnesota Vikings: Punt4 plays · 2 yds · 2:30 · Started Q2 0:27 at MIN 25Score after the drive: 17–6
1. Q2 0:27Took overK.Fairbairn kicks 65 yards from HST 35 to end zone, Touchback.
2. Q2 0:271st & 10 at MIN 25(:27) A.Mattison left guard to MIN 28 for 3 yards (Ju.Reid, C.Watkins).3 yds−0.70 EPA
3. Q3 15:00K.Fairbairn kicks 62 yards from HST 35 to MIN 3. K.Osborn to MIN 23 for 20 yards (M.Thomas).
4. Q3 14:561st & 10 at MIN 23(14:56) D.Cook left guard to MIN 27 for 4 yards (P.Hall).4 yds−0.07 EPA
5. Q3 14:212nd & 6 at MIN 27(14:21) K.Cousins sacked at MIN 22 for -5 yards (W.Mercilus).-5 yds−1.23 EPA
6. Q3 13:413rd & 11 at MIN 22(13:41) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass short right to D.Cook to MIN 27 for 5 yards (J.Martin; W.Mercilus).5 yds−1.06 EPA
Houston Texans: Touchdown7 plays · 58 yds · 3:02 · Started Q3 12:49 at HOU 27Score after the drive: 17–13
1. Q3 12:57Took over(12:57) B.Colquitt punts 46 yards to HST 27, Center-A.Cutting, fair catch by D.Carter.
2. Q3 12:491st & 10 at HOU 27(12:49) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass short middle to R.Cobb to HST 40 for 13 yards (G.Iloka).13 yds+0.79 EPA
3. Q3 12:251st & 10 at HOU 40(12:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) D.Watson pass short left to D.Fells to HST 47 for 7 yards (C.Dantzler, E.Wilson).7 yds+0.42 EPA
4. Q3 12:002nd & 3 at HOU 47(12:00) (Shotgun) D.Watson scrambles left end pushed ob at MIN 48 for 5 yards (E.Wilson).5 yds+0.17 EPA
5. Q3 11:291st & 10 at MIN 48(11:29) Da.Johnson up the middle to MIN 45 for 3 yards (T.Davis).3 yds−0.17 EPA
6. Q3 10:542nd & 7 at MIN 45(10:54) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass short left to D.Johnson pushed ob at MIN 39 for 6 yards (C.Dantzler).6 yds+0.57 EPA
7. Q3 10:183rd & 1 at MIN 39(10:18) (Shotgun) Da.Johnson left end pushed ob at MIN 24 for 15 yards (A.Harris).15 yds+1.31 EPA
8. Q3 9:471st & 10 at MIN 24Will Fuller V Pass From Deshaun Watson for 24 Yrds K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Weeks, Holder-B.Anger.MIN 17, HOU 13+2.65 EPA
Minnesota Vikings: Missed field goal5 plays · 38 yds · 2:18 · Started Q3 9:47 at MIN 25Score after the drive: 17–13
1. Q3 9:47Took overK.Fairbairn kicks 65 yards from HST 35 to end zone, Touchback.
2. Q3 9:471st & 10 at MIN 25(9:47) K.Cousins pass deep left to A.Thielen pushed ob at HST 36 for 39 yards (B.Roby).39 yds+2.29 EPA
3. Q3 9:081st & 10 at HOU 36(9:08) (Shotgun) D.Cook left end to HST 34 for 2 yards (B.Scarlett).2 yds−0.23 EPA
4. Q3 8:242nd & 8 at HOU 34(8:24) D.Cook right guard to HST 27 for 7 yards (Z.Cunningham; B.Dunn).7 yds+0.80 EPA
5. Q3 7:393rd & 1 at HOU 27(7:39) K.Cousins pass incomplete deep right to A.Thielen. PENALTY on MIN-D.Dozier, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at HST 27 - No Play.-10 yds−1.91 EPA
6. Q3 7:323rd & 11 at HOU 37(7:32) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass incomplete short left to J.Jefferson.−4.43 EPA
Houston Texans: Field goal6 plays · 48 yds · 1:54 · Started Q3 7:24 at HOU 45Score after the drive: 17–16
1. Q3 7:29Took over(7:29) D.Bailey 55 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-A.Cutting, Holder-B.Colquitt.
2. Q3 7:241st & 10 at HOU 45(7:24) (Shotgun) Da.Johnson up the middle to HST 49 for 4 yards (E.Kendricks; S.Stephen).4 yds−0.07 EPA
3. Q3 6:592nd & 6 at HOU 49(6:59) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass deep right to W.Fuller to MIN 8 for 43 yards (J.Gladney).43 yds+3.08 EPA
4. Q3 6:261st & Goal at MIN 8(6:26) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass incomplete short right.−0.53 EPA
5. Q3 6:212nd & Goal at MIN 8(6:21) (Shotgun) Da.Johnson left tackle to MIN 7 for 1 yard (E.Kendricks; J.Holmes).1 yd−0.50 EPA
6. Q3 5:403rd & Goal at MIN 7(5:40) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass incomplete short right.−0.06 EPA
7. Q3 5:304th & Goal at MIN 7Ka'imi Fairbairn 25 Yd Field Goal MIN 17, HOU 16−1.21 EPA
Minnesota Vikings: Touchdown8 plays · 60 yds · 4:49 · Started Q3 5:30 at MIN 25Score after the drive: 24–16
1. Q3 5:30Took overK.Fairbairn kicks 65 yards from HST 35 to end zone, Touchback.
2. Q3 5:301st & 10 at MIN 25(5:30) D.Cook right end ran ob at MIN 38 for 13 yards (B.Roby).13 yds+0.75 EPA
3. Q3 4:571st & 10 at MIN 38(4:57) D.Cook left guard to MIN 40 for 2 yards (B.McKinney; P.Hall).2 yds−0.29 EPA
4. Q3 4:152nd & 8 at MIN 40(4:15) K.Cousins sacked at MIN 38 for -2 yards (P.Hall).-2 yds−0.91 EPA
5. Q3 3:313rd & 10 at MIN 38(3:31) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass deep right to J.Jefferson to HST 39 for 23 yards (L.Johnson) [E.Murray].23 yds+2.46 EPA
6. Q3 2:481st & 10 at HOU 39(2:48) K.Cousins pass deep right to K.Rudolph pushed ob at HST 20 for 19 yards (B.Roby) [C.Omenihu].19 yds+1.38 EPA
7. Q3 2:151st & 10 at HOU 20(2:15) D.Cook right end to HST 14 for 6 yards (Z.Cunningham).6 yds+0.19 EPA
8. Q3 1:302nd & 4 at HOU 14(1:30) D.Cook left end to HST 9 for 5 yards (R.Blacklock; B.McKinney).5 yds+0.41 EPA
9. Q3 0:411st & Goal at HOU 9Adam Thielen 9 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey Kick)MIN 24, HOU 16+1.83 EPA
Houston Texans: Punt3 plays · 7 yds · 1:24 · Started Q3 0:41 at HOU 25Score after the drive: 24–16
1. Q3 0:41Took overD.Bailey kicks 65 yards from MIN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
2. Q3 0:411st & 10 at HOU 25(:41) Da.Johnson up the middle to HST 27 for 2 yards (E.Kendricks, A.Watts).2 yds−0.32 EPA
3. Q3 0:082nd & 8 at HOU 27(:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) D.Watson pass short right to W.Fuller to HST 31 for 4 yards (J.Gladney).4 yds−0.09 EPA
4. Q4 15:003rd & 4 at HOU 31(15:00) (Shotgun) D.Watson scrambles up the middle to HST 32 for 1 yard (Y.Ngakoue).1 yd−2.04 EPA
Minnesota Vikings: Touchdown6 plays · 58 yds · 3:20 · Started Q4 14:10 at MIN 27Score after the drive: 31–16
1. Q4 14:17Took over(14:17) B.Anger punts 41 yards to MIN 27, Center-J.Weeks, fair catch by K.Osborn.
2. Q4 14:101st & 10 at MIN 27(14:10) D.Cook right guard to MIN 30 for 3 yards (B.McKinney).3 yds−0.20 EPA
3. Q4 13:372nd & 7 at MIN 30(13:37) D.Cook left tackle to MIN 31 for 1 yard (Z.Cunningham).1 yd−0.51 EPA
4. Q4 12:543rd & 6 at MIN 31(12:54) (Shotgun) K.Cousins pass deep left to J.Jefferson pushed ob at HST 44 for 25 yards (P.Gaines).25 yds+2.32 EPA
5. Q4 12:141st & 10 at HOU 44(12:14) K.Cousins pass deep right to A.Thielen to HST 19 for 25 yards (E.Murray).25 yds+1.73 EPA
6. Q4 11:271st & 10 at HOU 19(11:27) D.Cook right tackle to HST 4 for 15 yards (B.Scarlett). MIN-D.Cook was injured during the play.15 yds+1.37 EPA
7. Q4 10:501st & Goal at HOU 4Alexander Mattison 4 Yard Rush D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Cutting, Holder-B.Colquitt.MIN 31, HOU 16+1.02 EPA
Houston Texans: Fumble7 plays · 43 yds · 2:50 · Started Q4 10:46 at HOU 23Score after the drive: 31–16
1. Q4 10:50Took overD.Bailey kicks 64 yards from MIN 35 to HST 1. D.Carter to HST 23 for 22 yards (C.Ham).
2. Q4 10:461st & 10 at HOU 23(10:46) D.Johnson left guard to HST 30 for 7 yards (E.Wilson; E.Kendricks).7 yds+0.42 EPA
3. Q4 10:172nd & 3 at HOU 30(10:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) D.Watson pass short middle to D.Fells to HST 44 for 14 yards (G.Iloka).14 yds+0.75 EPA
4. Q4 9:531st & 10 at HOU 44(9:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) D.Johnson right guard to HST 46 for 2 yards (Y.Ngakoue).2 yds−0.32 EPA
5. Q4 9:182nd & 8 at HOU 46(9:18) (No Huddle) D.Watson pass short middle to W.Fuller to MIN 35 for 19 yards (G.Iloka).19 yds+1.63 EPA
6. Q4 8:451st & 10 at MIN 35(8:45) (Shotgun) Da.Johnson left end pushed ob at MIN 29 for 6 yards (H.Hill).6 yds+0.46 EPA
7. Q4 8:212nd & 4 at MIN 29(8:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) D.Watson pass incomplete short right. PENALTY on MIN-H.Hill, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at MIN 29 - No Play.5 yds+0.33 EPA
8. Q4 8:131st & 10 at MIN 24(8:13) Da.Johnson left tackle to MIN 20 for 4 yards (T.Davis; E.Kendricks). PENALTY on HST-P.Brown, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at MIN 24 - No Play.-10 yds−2.65 EPA
Minnesota Vikings: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:32 · Started Q4 7:56 at HOU 37Score after the drive: 31–16
1. Q4 7:56Took over(7:56) (Shotgun) D.Watson sacked at MIN 41 for -7 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at MIN 39. D.Watson to MIN 37 for 2 yards (Y.Ngakoue).
Houston Texans: Touchdown2 plays · 22 yds · 0:49 · Started Q4 6:41 at MIN 37Score after the drive: 31–23
1. Q4 7:24Took over(7:24) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass short left to D.Johnson to MIN 37 for no gain (A.Harris).
2. Q4 6:413rd & 23 at MIN 37(6:41) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass short left to Da.Johnson to MIN 24 for 13 yards (T.Davis; A.Harris).13 yds+1.43 EPA
3. Q4 5:524th & 10 at MIN 24Kenny Stills Pass From Deshaun Watson for 24 Yrds K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Weeks, Holder-B.Anger.MIN 31, HOU 23+3.87 EPA
Minnesota Vikings: Punt7 plays · 25 yds · 2:44 · Started Q4 5:48 at MIN 23Score after the drive: 31–23
1. Q4 5:52Took overK.Fairbairn kicks 62 yards from HST 35 to MIN 3. K.Osborn to MIN 23 for 20 yards (P.Brown).
2. Q4 5:481st & 10 at MIN 23(5:48) K.Cousins pass short left to A.Thielen to MIN 30 for 7 yards (Ju.Reid).7 yds+0.42 EPA
3. Q4 5:042nd & 3 at MIN 30(5:04) D.Cook left guard to MIN 33 for 3 yards (W.Mercilus; B.McKinney).3 yds+0.10 EPA
4. Q4 4:201st & 10 at MIN 33(4:20) D.Cook left guard to MIN 42 for 9 yards (Ju.Reid).9 yds+1.07 EPA
5. Q4 3:332nd & 1 at MIN 42(3:33) A.Mattison right guard to MIN 44 for 2 yards (J.Watt, Z.Cunningham).2 yds−0.43 EPA
6. Q4 3:221st & 10 at MIN 44(3:22) A.Mattison right guard to MIN 44 for no gain (T.Adams, Ju.Reid).−0.54 EPA
7. Q4 3:152nd & 10 at MIN 44(3:15) A.Mattison left tackle to MIN 48 for 4 yards (B.Dunn).4 yds−0.19 EPA
8. Q4 3:103rd & 6 at MIN 48(3:10) K.Cousins pass incomplete deep left to A.Thielen (B.Roby).−2.66 EPA
Houston Texans: Turnover on downs10 plays · 71 yds · 1:38 · Started Q4 2:53 at HOU 24Score after the drive: 31–23
1. Q4 3:04Took over(3:04) B.Colquitt punts 41 yards to HST 11, Center-A.Cutting. D.Carter to HST 24 for 13 yards (J.Metellus).
2. Q4 2:531st & 10 at HOU 24(2:53) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass incomplete short right to B.Cooks.−0.54 EPA
3. Q4 2:492nd & 10 at HOU 24(2:49) D.Johnson left tackle to HST 30 for 6 yards (E.Wilson, J.Holmes).6 yds+0.11 EPA
4. Q4 2:273rd & 4 at HOU 30(2:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) D.Watson pass incomplete short left to W.Fuller (H.Hill). PENALTY on MIN-A.Harris, Defensive Pass Interference, 11 yards, enforced at HST 30 - No Play.11 yds+1.41 EPA
5. Q4 2:221st & 10 at HOU 41(2:22) (Shotgun) D.Watson scrambles right end pushed ob at HST 42 for 1 yard (I.Odenigbo).1 yd−0.43 EPA
6. Q4 2:132nd & 9 at HOU 42(2:13) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass short middle to R.Cobb pushed ob at MIN 35 for 23 yards (E.Kendricks) [I.Odenigbo].23 yds+1.89 EPA
7. Q4 2:061st & 10 at MIN 35(2:06) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass short right to K.Stills ran ob at MIN 20 for 15 yards.15 yds+1.01 EPA
8. Q4 2:011st & 10 at MIN 20(2:01) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass short right to Da.Johnson to MIN 4 for 16 yards (E.Kendricks).16 yds+1.34 EPA
9. Q4 1:541st & Goal at MIN 4(1:54) (Shotgun) Da.Johnson right guard to MIN 1 for 3 yards (A.Harris; G.Iloka).3 yds−0.06 EPA
10. Q4 1:262nd & Goal at MIN 1(1:26) (Shotgun) Da.Johnson up the middle to MIN 1 for no gain (A.Harris).−0.77 EPA
11. Q4 1:183rd & Goal at MIN 1(1:18) (Shotgun) D.Watson FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIN 6, recovered by HST-Da.Johnson at MIN 5. Da.Johnson to MIN 5 for no gain (G.Iloka).−5.28 EPA
Minnesota Vikings: End of game2 plays · -92 yds · 0:34 · Started Q4 1:12 at HOU 5Score after the drive: 31–23
1. Q4 1:15Took over(1:15) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass incomplete short left to W.Fuller. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) D.Watson pass incomplete short left to W.Fuller.
2. Q4 1:121st & 10 at MIN 5(1:12) K.Cousins kneels to MIN 4 for -1 yards.-1 yd−0.77 EPA
3. Q4 0:382nd & 11 at MIN 4(:38) K.Cousins kneels to MIN 3 for -1 yards.-1 yd+0.57 EPA

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Minnesota Vikings: Passing

Kirk CousinsQB	16/22	260	1	0	3	127.1

Houston Texans: Passing

Deshaun WatsonQB	20/33	300	2	0	3	110.7

Minnesota Vikings: Rushing

Kirk CousinsQB	4	5	1.3	0	5
Dalvin CookRB	27	130	4.8	2	15
Adam ThielenWR	1	8	8.0	0	8
Alexander MattisonRB	7	17	2.4	1	4
C.J. HamFB	1	2	2.0	0	2

Houston Texans: Rushing

Deshaun WatsonQB	5	9	1.8	5
David JohnsonRB	16	63	3.9	15
Duke JohnsonRB	5	24	4.8	8

Minnesota Vikings: Receiving

Dalvin CookRB	2	2	16	0	11
Adam ThielenWR	8	10	114	1	39
Justin JeffersonInactiveWR	4	5	103	0	29
Kyle RudolphTE	2	2	27	0	19
Irv Smith Jr.TE	0	1	0	0	0
Bisi JohnsonWR	0	1	0	0	0

Houston Texans: Receiving

David JohnsonRB	2	3	29	0	16
Duke JohnsonRB	3	4	21	0	15
William Fuller VWR	6	7	108	1	43
Jordan AkinsTE	3	3	46	0	26
Randall CobbWR	2	5	36	0	23
Darren FellsTE	2	2	21	0	14
Kenny StillsWR	2	4	39	1	24
Brandin CooksWR	0	3	0	0	0

Minnesota Vikings: Defense

Eric KendricksLB	12	7	0	0	1
Eric WilsonLB	9	3	0	1	0
Yannick NgakoueDE	5	5	2	1	0
Anthony HarrisS	5	3	0	0	0
Jeff GladneyCB	5	5	0	1	1
George IlokaS	5	4	0	0	0
Cameron Dantzler Sr.CB	4	4	0	0	0
Harrison SmithS	3	1	0	0	0
Shamar StephenDT	3	1	0	0	0
Holton HillCB	3	1	0	0	1
Joshua MetellusS	2	2	0	0	0
Jalyn HolmesDE	2	0	0	0	0
C.J. HamFB	1	1	0	0	0
Jaleel JohnsonDT	2	1	0	0	0
Todd DavisLB	2	1	0	0	0
DJ WonnumQuestionableLB	1	1	1	1	0
Mike BooneRB	1	1	0	0	0
Armon WattsDT	1	0	0	0	0
Ifeadi OdenigboDE	1	1	0	0	0

Houston Texans: Defense

Zach CunninghamLB	10	7	0	0	0
Benardrick McKinneyLB	9	4	0	0	0
Bradley RobyCB	7	6	0	0	2
P.J. HallDT	7	2	1	1	0
Justin ReidS	5	4	0	0	0
Brennan ScarlettLB	5	5	0	0	0
Whitney MercilusLB	4	2	2	2	0
Brandon DunnDT	4	1	0	0	0
Vernon Hargreaves IIICB	4	3	0	0	0
Jacob MartinDE	3	0	0	0	0
J.J. WattDE	3	2	0	0	0
Phillip GainesCB	3	2	0	0	0
Tyrell AdamsLB	3	1	0	0	0
Eric MurrayQuestionableS	2	2	0	0	0
Carlos WatkinsDE	2	1	0	0	0
Lonnie Johnson Jr.S	1	1	0	0	0
Pharaoh BrownTE	1	1	0	0	0
Keion CrossenCB	1	1	0	0	0
Michael ThomasS	1	1	0	0	0
Ross BlacklockDT	1	0	0	0	0

Minnesota Vikings: Kicking

Dan BaileyPK	1/2	31	4

Houston Texans: Kicking

Ka'imi FairbairnPK	3/3	50	2

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