Week 4 · 2020 Season
Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings
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31–23
Houston Texans
Houston Texans
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October 4, 2020 · NRG Stadium
Final
Minnesota Vikings
BOOMBLÄT Game Score
61BLIP
Houston Texans
BOOMBLÄT Game Score
41BLÄT
Score by Quarter
Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Minnesota7106831
Houston0610723
Repläy
MIN0–0HOUKICKOFF
100%50%0%Q1Q2Q3Q4
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MinnesotaHouston🏈Touchdown🎯Field Goal❌Interception⚠️Fumble💨Sack🛡️Safety🏃Big Play🚩Penalty
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MinnesotaHouston🏈Touchdown🎯Field Goal❌Interception⚠️Fumble💨Sack🛡️Safety🏃Big Play🚩PenaltyMinnesota took control and never let go
Key EventsFrom the play-by-play
Q111:19
💨 Sack · MIN · K.Cousins-5 yds
(11:19) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at MIN 48 for -5 yards (59-W.Mercilus). Penalty on MIN-75-B.O'Neill, Illegal Use of…
0–0
Q110:08
💨 Sack · HOU · D.Watson-7 yds
(10:08) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson sacked at HOU 12 for -7 yards (98-D.Wonnum).
0–0
Q109:18
🏃 Big Play · MIN · K.Cousins29 yds
(9:18) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 18-J.Jefferson to HOU 27 for 29 yards (21-B.Roby; 26-V.Hargreaves).
0–0
Q105:11
🏈 Touchdown · MIN · D.Cook5 yds
(5:11) 33-D.Cook up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6–0
Q101:18
⚠️ Fumble · MIN
(1:18) 2-B.Colquitt punts 42 yards to HOU 34, Center-58-A.Cutting. 14-D.Carter to HOU 39 for 5 yards (23-M.Boone). FUMBL…
7–0
Q212:45
🎯 Field Goal · MIN
(12:45) 5-D.Bailey 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
10–0
Q208:50
🎯 Field Goal · HOU
(8:50) 7-K.Fairbairn 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
10–3
Q207:38
🏃 Big Play · MIN · K.Cousins26 yds
(7:38) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 18-J.Jefferson to HOU 38 for 26 yards (26-V.Hargreaves).
10–3
Q202:00
🏈 Touchdown · MIN · D.Cook7 yds
(2:00) 33-D.Cook up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16–3
Q201:13
🏃 Big Play · HOU · D.Watson26 yds
(1:13) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep middle to 88-J.Akins to MIN 20 for 26 yards (22-H.Smith, 54-E.Kendricks). HOU-88-J…
17–3
Q201:05
💨 Sack · HOU · D.Watson
(1:05) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson sacked at MIN 10 for 0 yards (91-Y.Ngakoue).
17–3
Q200:30
🎯 Field Goal · HOU
(:30) 7-K.Fairbairn 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
17–6
Q314:21
💨 Sack · MIN · K.Cousins-5 yds
(14:21) 8-K.Cousins sacked at MIN 22 for -5 yards (59-W.Mercilus).
17–6
Q309:52
🏈 Touchdown · HOU · W.Fuller24 yds
(9:52) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep left to 15-W.Fuller for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17–12
Q309:47
🏃 Big Play · MIN · K.Cousins39 yds
(9:47) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 19-A.Thielen pushed ob at HOU 36 for 39 yards (21-B.Roby).
17–13
Q306:59
🏃 Big Play · HOU · D.Watson43 yds
(6:59) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep right to 15-W.Fuller to MIN 8 for 43 yards (20-J.Gladney).
17–13
Q305:33
🎯 Field Goal · HOU
(5:33) 7-K.Fairbairn 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.
17–16
Q304:15
💨 Sack · MIN · K.Cousins-2 yds
(4:15) 8-K.Cousins sacked at MIN 38 for -2 yards (96-P.Hall).
17–16
Q303:31
🏃 Big Play · MIN · K.Cousins23 yds
(3:31) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 18-J.Jefferson to HOU 39 for 23 yards (32-L.Johnson) [23-E.Murray].
17–16
Q300:46
🏈 Touchdown · MIN · A.Thielen9 yds
(:46) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 19-A.Thielen for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on HOU-26-V.Hargreaves, Defensive Ho…
23–16
Box Score
260Passing Yards300
162Rushing Yards96
422Total Yards396
4Touchdowns2
1Turnovers0
3Sacks Taken3
24First Downs19
36Penalty Yards15
112.1Passer Rating101.6
MINHOU
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Scoring Plays
Q1MIN(5:11) 33-D.Cook up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.6–0
Q1MIN(1:18) 2-B.Colquitt punts 42 yards to HOU 34, Center-58-A.Cutting. 14-D.Carter to HOU 39 for 5 yards (23-M.Boo7–0
Q2MIN(12:45) 5-D.Bailey 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.10–0
Q2HOU(8:50) 7-K.Fairbairn 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.10–3
Q2MIN(2:00) 33-D.Cook up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.16–3
Q2HOU(1:13) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep middle to 88-J.Akins to MIN 20 for 26 yards (22-H.Smith, 54-E.Kendricks)17–3
Q2HOU(:30) 7-K.Fairbairn 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.17–6
Q3HOU(9:52) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep left to 15-W.Fuller for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.17–12
Q3MIN(9:47) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 19-A.Thielen pushed ob at HOU 36 for 39 yards (21-B.Roby).17–13
Q3HOU(5:33) 7-K.Fairbairn 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-B.Anger.17–16
Q3MIN(:46) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 19-A.Thielen for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on HOU-26-V.Hargreaves, De23–16
Q4MIN(12:54) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 18-J.Jefferson pushed ob at HOU 44 for 25 yards (29-P.Gaines).24–16
Q4MIN(10:54) 25-A.Mattison right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.30–16
Q4HOU(7:56) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson to MIN 41 for -7 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at MIN 39. 4-D.Watson sacked at MIN 31–16
Q4HOU(5:59) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep right to 12-K.Stills for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.31–22
Q4HOU(2:13) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb pushed ob at MIN 35 for 23 yards (54-E.Kendricks) [31–23
Quick Stats
Date
October 4, 2020
Stage
Week 4
Stadium
NRG Stadium
Surface
Grass · Closed
Referee
Brad Rogers
Weather
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Game Form
Minnesota Vikings
This game61BLIP
All-time avg68BLIP
▼ −7 Below form
Houston Texans
This game41BLÄT
All-time avg60BLIP
▼ −19 Below form
Quarterbacks
MIN
Kirk Cousins
HOU
Deshaun Watson
MIN Coach
Mike Zimmer
HOU Coach
Bill O'Brien
About This Game
Minnesota Vikings 31–23 Houston Texans in week 4 play, 2020. BOOMBLÄT scores each side's performance straight from the box score — offense, defense and game context in one number.
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