Final2022 Week 2

Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA

Minnesota Vikings vs Philadelphia Eagles, Week 2 2022

Minnesota Vikings

Away

7

Philadelphia Eagles

HomeWon

24

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Vikings07007
Eagles7170024

MIN 7PHI 24 Final

  • Passing leader

    Jalen Hurts

    PHI · QB

    34.0PPR pts

    26/31, 333 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT, 2 RUSH TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    DeVonta Smith

    PHI · WR

    15.0PPR pts

    7 REC, 80 YDS

  • Vikings leader

    Irv Smith Jr.

    MIN · TE

    14.6PPR pts

    5 REC, 36 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Darius Slay

    PHI

    2 INT, 1 TKL

Eagles 24, Vikings 7: Philadelphia leads from start to finish

Philadelphia led 24–7 at halftime after a 17-point second quarter to win 24–7. The Eagles finished with a 486–264 edge in total offense and averaged 7.1 yards per play.

The gap showed up everywhere. The Vikings went 4-for-12 on third down and committed three turnovers, while the Eagles kept the ball for 36:14.

Key advantages

  • +2.6 yards/play PHI 7.1 · MIN 4.5
  • +2 turnover margin PHI 1 · MIN 3 turnovers
  • +222 total yards PHI 486 · MIN 264

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Eagles Won

Philadelphia won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Vikings vs Eagles
VikingsStatEagles
4.5Yards per play7.1
3Turnovers1
264Total yards486
Other team stats
59Plays68
33%Third-down conversion54%
23:46Time of possession36:14

Scoring Summary

The Eagles scored three touchdowns and one field goal; the Vikings scored one touchdown.

Scoring plays, Vikings vs Eagles
TimeTeamPlayMINPHI
1st quarter
9:09PHIJalen Hurts 3-yard TD run Takes leadJake Elliott XP07
2nd quarter
14:52PHIJalen Hurts → Quez Watkins, 53-yard TD Extends leadJake Elliott XP014
9:39MINKirk Cousins → Irv Smith Jr., 2-yard TDGreg Joseph XP714
1:58PHIJalen Hurts 26-yard TD run Extends leadJake Elliott XP721
0:00PHIJake Elliott 38-yard FG Extends lead724
3rd quarter
No scoring
4th quarter
No scoring

Fantasy Points: Vikings vs Eagles, Week 2 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. Jalen HurtsPHIQB33.0 PTSQB3
  2. DeVonta SmithPHIWR15.0 PTSWR25
  3. Quez WatkinsPHIWR14.9 PTSWR26
  4. Irv SmithMINTE14.6 PTSTE4

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Jalen HurtsPHIQB33.0QB326/313331111572108.7Start/Sit →
Kirk CousinsMINQB10.8QB2527/4622113220051.1Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
DeVonta SmithPHIWR15.0WR25WR———77800Start/Sit →
Quez WatkinsPHIWR14.9WR26WR———22691
Irv SmithMINTE14.6TE4TE———85361
Dallas GoedertPHITE13.2TE7TE———65820Start/Sit →
A.J. BrownPHIWR11.9WR39WR———85690
Miles SandersPHIRB11.6RB18RB178003360
Justin JeffersonMINWR10.8WR42WR———126480Start/Sit →
Adam ThielenMINWR9.2WR51WR———74520
Dalvin CookMINRB7.6RB37RB617064190
Johnny MundtMINTE4.8TE26TE———32280Start/Sit →
K.J. OsbornMINWR4.5WR79WR———22250Start/Sit →
Alexander MattisonMINRB4.4RB50RB2805360
Jalen ReagorMINWR3.4WR87WR11702170
Zach PascalPHIWR3.4WR86WR———22140
Boston ScottPHIRB3.1RB59RB41901120
Kenny GainwellPHIRB2.8RB63RB27021110Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Minnesota Vikings

Snap Share

  1. Justin JeffersonWR60 snaps98%
  2. Adam ThielenWR59 snaps97%
  3. K.J. OsbornWR47 snaps77%
  4. Dalvin CookRB42 snaps69%
  5. Irv SmithTE34 snaps56%

Target Share45 targets

  1. Justin Jefferson27%, 12 targets
  2. Irv Smith18%, 8 targets
  3. Adam Thielen16%, 7 targets
  4. Dalvin Cook13%, 6 targets
  5. Alexander Mattison11%, 5 targets
  6. Other16%, 7 targets

Carry Share11 carries

  1. Dalvin Cook55%, 6 carries
  2. Kirk Cousins18%, 2 carries
  3. Alexander Mattison18%, 2 carries
  4. Jalen Reagor9%, 1 carries

Philadelphia Eagles

Snap Share

  1. DeVonta SmithWR72 snaps99%
  2. A.J. BrownWR64 snaps88%
  3. Dallas GoedertTE61 snaps84%
  4. Quez WatkinsWR43 snaps59%
  5. Miles SandersRB39 snaps53%

Target Share31 targets

  1. A.J. Brown26%, 8 targets
  2. DeVonta Smith23%, 7 targets
  3. Dallas Goedert19%, 6 targets
  4. Miles Sanders10%, 3 targets
  5. Zach Pascal6%, 2 targets
  6. Other16%, 5 targets

Carry Share34 carries

  1. Miles Sanders50%, 17 carries
  2. Jalen Hurts32%, 11 carries
  3. Boston Scott12%, 4 carries
  4. Kenny Gainwell6%, 2 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
DeVonta SmithPHIWR7299%723%0
Justin JeffersonMINWR6098%1227%0
Adam ThielenMINWR5997%716%0
A.J. BrownPHIWR6488%826%0
Dallas GoedertPHITE6184%619%0
K.J. OsbornMINWR4777%24%0
Dalvin CookMINRB4269%613%6
Quez WatkinsPHIWR4359%26%0
Irv SmithMINTE3456%818%0
Miles SandersPHIRB3953%310%17
Johnny MundtMINTE2846%37%0
Zach PascalPHIWR3142%26%0
Alexander MattisonMINRB1931%511%2
Jack StollPHITE2027%00%0
Kenny GainwellPHIRB1926%26%2
Boston ScottPHIRB1521%13%4
Jalen ReagorMINWR1016%24%1
Ben EllefsonMINTE35%00%0
Noah TogiaiPHITE11%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Kirk CousinsMIN · QB11.820.8−9.0100%46 att—46218%00%
Jalen HurtsPHI · QB34.020.2+13.8100%31 att—311132%00%
Justin JeffersonMIN · WR10.820.0−9.298%27% tgt—000%1227%
Miles SandersPHI · RB11.615.9−4.353%50% car—01750%310%
Dalvin CookMIN · RB7.613.9−6.369%55% car—0655%613%
A.J. BrownPHI · WR11.913.3−1.488%26% tgt—000%826%
Irv Smith Jr.MIN · TE14.613.3+1.356%18% tgt—000%818%
Adam ThielenMIN · WR9.211.7−2.597%16% tgt—000%716%
DeVonta SmithPHI · WR15.011.7+3.399%23% tgt—000%723%
Dallas GoedertPHI · TE13.210.0+3.284%19% tgt—000%619%
Alexander MattisonMIN · RB4.49.6−5.231%18% car—0218%511%
Johnny MundtMIN · TE4.85.0−0.246%7% tgt—000%37%
Kenny GainwellPHI · RB2.84.6−1.826%6% tgt—026%26%
Boston ScottPHI · RB3.14.2−1.121%12% car—0412%13%
Jalen ReagorMIN · WR3.44.0−0.616%9% car—019%24%
K.J. OsbornMIN · WR4.53.3+1.277%4% tgt—000%24%
Quez WatkinsPHI · WR14.93.3+11.659%6% tgt—000%26%
Zach PascalPHI · WR3.43.3+0.142%6% tgt—000%26%

Team totals: Vikings 45 targets and 11 carries; Eagles 31 targets and 34 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Kirk Cousins Unlucky

MIN · QB · 11.8 pts on 20.8 expected

27 of 46 passing for 221 yards, 1 touchdown, 3 interceptions; 2 carries for 20 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 20.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Kirk Cousins →

Jalen Hurts Ran hot

PHI · QB · 34.0 pts on 20.2 expected

26 of 31 passing for 333 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 11 carries for 57 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 20.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Jalen Hurts →

Justin Jefferson Unlucky

MIN · WR · 10.8 pts on 20.0 expected

12 targets (27% of the team's), 6 catches for 48 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 20.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Trend: Season high in targets (12).

Start/Sit: Justin Jefferson →

Dalvin Cook Unlucky

MIN · RB · 7.6 pts on 13.9 expected

6 targets (13% of the team's), 4 catches for 19 yards; 6 carries (55% of the team's) for 17 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 13.9 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Trend: Season high in targets (6).

Miles Sanders

PHI · RB · 11.6 pts on 15.9 expected

3 targets (10% of the team's), 3 catches for 6 yards; 17 carries (50% of the team's) for 80 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.9 expected.

Trend: Season high in carries (17).

A.J. Brown

PHI · WR · 11.9 pts on 13.3 expected

8 targets (26% of the team's), 5 catches for 69 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.3 expected.

Alexander Mattison Unlucky

MIN · RB · 4.4 pts on 9.6 expected

5 targets (11% of the team's), 3 catches for 6 yards; 2 carries (18% of the team's) for 8 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 9.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Quez Watkins Ran hot

PHI · WR · 14.9 pts on 3.3 expected

2 targets (6% of the team's), 2 catches for 69 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 3.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Minnesota Vikings

  • Stock up: Irv Smith Jr. played 56% of the snaps, up from a 31% season average.
  • Stock down: Johnny Mundt played 46% of the snaps, down from a 65% season average.

Philadelphia Eagles

  • Stock up: Zach Pascal played 42% of the snaps, up from a 22% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Vikings defense and Eagles defense
Points allowed toVikings DEagles D
QBs18.814.6
RBs22.122.3
WRs39.228.6
TEs11.711.2

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Philadelphia opened at 59% win probability and passed 98% in the third quarter on the way to the win.

Eagles win probability

Eagles win probability by game minuteEagles started at 59%, stood at 97% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 5 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +19Hurts 3-yd TD run58% → 78%Q1 9:09
  2. +13Hurts → Watkins, 53-yd TD79% → 92%Q2 14:52
  3. −13Cousins → Smith, 2-yd TD93% → 79%Q2 9:39
  4. +13Hurts 26-yd TD run81% → 94%Q2 1:58
  5. +3Elliott 38-yd FG95% → 97%Q2 0:00

Swing in Eagles win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Vikings vs Eagles
Minnesota VikingsMeasurePhiladelphia Eagles
59Plays68
81%Pass rate50%
4.2Yds / dropback9.5
5.6Yds / carry4.8
4/12Third downs7/13

Efficiency edge Philadelphia ran 9 more plays and gained 5.3 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • MIN Jefferson 27% · Smith 18% · Thielen 16%
  • PHI Brown 26% · Smith 23% · Goedert 19%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Vikings vs Eagles
ResultMINPHI
Touchdowns13
Field goals01
Punts54
Turnovers31
Missed field goals01

PHI turnover edge: +2

  • The Eagles opened the scoring on their first possession, a 11-play, 82-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Eagles scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives, then drained the clock with two second-half drives of five to seven minutes.
All 20 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
PHIQ1 15:0011825:51Touchdown
MINQ1 9:09351:35Punt
PHIQ1 7:343-102:57Punt
MINQ1 4:37351:18Punt
PHIQ1 3:197823:27Touchdown
MINQ2 14:529755:13Touchdown
PHIQ2 9:396153:19Punt
MINQ2 6:20381:20Punt
PHIQ2 5:007853:02Touchdown
MINQ2 1:583150:37Punt
PHIQ2 1:218751:21Field goal
MINQ3 15:009605:09Interception
PHIQ3 9:5111596:34Missed FG
MINQ3 3:17330:58Interception
PHIQ3 2:198325:30Punt
MINQ4 11:4911273:31Punt
PHIQ4 8:182-10:53Interception
MINQ4 7:25300:14Interception
PHIQ4 7:117293:20Punt
MINQ4 3:5112713:51End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Vikings vs Eagles Head-to-Head

The Vikings and Eagles first met in 1962 and have played 32 times since.

All-time series
17–15Eagles lead, 32 meetings since 1962
Postseason
4–0Eagles won all 4, most recently in 2017
Largest Vikings win
34–131963
Largest Eagles win
42–71980

Since 2021

3–0 Eagles lead

3 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. E = Eagles win, V = Vikings win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Vikings vs Eagles
VikingsStatEagles
13-4Record14-3
24.9Points per game28.1
361.5Yards per game389.1
5.5Yards per play5.9
25.1Points allowed per game20.2
388.7Yards allowed per game301.5

Vikings vs Eagles Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
PHI −3Eagles covered by 14
Total
49.5Under: 31 points scored (by 18.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Eagles26.324−2.3
Vikings23.37−16.3

Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Minnesota Vikings

Against the spread
1–1
Over/under
0–2
ATS as favorite
1–0
ATS as underdog
0–1
ATS on the road
0–1

Philadelphia Eagles

Against the spread
1–1
Over/under
1–1
ATS as favorite
1–1
ATS at home
1–0

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Vikings and Eagles in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Viking or a Eagle, these answer the week-to-week question.

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2022 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Vikings vs Eagles Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 Vikings vs Eagles Week 2 game?

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Minnesota Vikings 24–7 in Week 2 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA, on September 19, 2022. See the Eagles' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Vikings vs Eagles?

The final score was Eagles 24, Vikings 7. The Eagles led 24–7 at halftime, and the second half went Vikings 0, Eagles 0.

What happened in the Vikings vs Eagles game?

Philadelphia led 24–7 at halftime after a 17-point second quarter to win 24–7. The Eagles finished with a 486–264 edge in total offense and averaged 7.1 yards per play. Jalen Hurts led all players with 26 of 31 passing for 333 yards and a touchdown, plus 11 carries for 57 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. The Vikings committed 3 turnovers, the Eagles 1.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Vikings vs Eagles?

Jalen Hurts led the game with 33.0 PPR fantasy points, the QB3 of Week 2, on 26 of 31 passing for 333 yards and a touchdown, plus 11 carries for 57 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. DeVonta Smith was next with 15.0 (WR25). See Jalen Hurts's 2022 game log.

Who led Vikings vs Eagles in passing, rushing and receiving?

Jalen Hurts (PHI) led all passers with 26 of 31 for 333 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Miles Sanders (PHI) led in rushing with 17 carries for 80 yards. Dallas Goedert (PHI) led in receiving with 5 catches for 82 yards.

How many fantasy points did Jalen Hurts score against the Vikings?

Jalen Hurts scored 33.0 fantasy points against the Vikings in Week 2 of the 2022 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 26 of 31 passing for 333 yards and a touchdown, plus 11 carries for 57 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Vikings vs Eagles?

Jalen Hurts outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 34.0 PPR points on 20.2 xFP (+13.8). Justin Jefferson fell furthest short, with 10.8 points on 20.0 xFP (−9.2). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Eagles beat the Vikings?

The Eagles beat the Vikings 24–7 because they averaged 7.1 yards per play to 4.5, won the turnover battle 3–1, and outgained them 486–264.

Which team won the turnover battle in Vikings vs Eagles?

The Eagles won the turnover battle 3–1: the Vikings gave the ball away 3 times and the Eagles 1 time. The Eagles won the game.

What is the all-time Vikings vs Eagles record?

The Eagles lead the all-time series 17–15 across 32 meetings since 1962, including a 4–0 record in the postseason.

When did the Vikings and Eagles last play before this game?

Before Week 2 of 2022, they last met in the 2019 season on October 13, 2019, when the Vikings beat the Eagles 38–20.

Have the Vikings and Eagles met in the playoffs?

Yes, 4 times, most recently in the 2017 playoffs. The Vikings are 0–4 against the Eagles in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Vikings vs Eagles?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Eagles −3, making the Philadelphia Eagles 3-point favorites, with a closing total of 49.5. That implied about 26.3 points for the Eagles and 23.3 for the Vikings.

Did Vikings vs Eagles go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 49.5, and the teams combined for 31 points, 18.5 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Vikings vs Eagles?

The Eagles covered by 14 against the closing line of Eagles −3. The final margin was 17 points.