Quick answer
- Winner
- Green Bay Packers
- Final score
- Green Bay Packers 24–20 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Green Bay Packers 7–10 Detroit Lions at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Cornelius Johnson
- Top passer
- Matthew Stafford
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:46) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle intended for 85-T.Scheffler INTERCEPTED by …
- Game date
- 2012-11-18
Game summary
The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 24–20 on 2012-11-18, overcoming Detroit Lions's 10–7 halftime lead. Cornelius Johnson posted a game-high +7.91 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Green Bay Packers | 0 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 24 |
 Detroit Lions | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
GBGreen Bay Packers
(4:29) 4-J.Hanson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
(14:03) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 88-J.Finley for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(8:16) 25-M.Leshoure up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
(8:46) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle intended for 85-T.Scheffler INTERCEPTED by 43-M.Jennings at GB 28. 43-M.Jennings for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-9-M.Stafford, Low Block, 15 yards, enforced between downs. The Replay Assistant challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was Upheld.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(3:07) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
(4:25) 4-J.Hanson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
(2:02) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 18-R.Cobb for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(:24) 2-M.Crosby 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
DETDetroit LionsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 4:29FG Points+3
- Yard line
- GB 12
- Score
- 0-3
(4:29) 4-J.Hanson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 14:03TD JFJ. FinleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 20
- Score
- 6-3
(14:03) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 88-J.Finley for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 13:56XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 7-3
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 8:16TD MLM. LeshourePoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 1
- Score
- 7-9
(8:16) 25-M.Leshoure up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 8:06XP Points+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 7-10
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 8:46TD MJM. JenningsPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 44
- Score
- 13-10
(8:46) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle intended for 85-T.Scheffler INTERCEPTED by 43-M.Jennings at GB 28. 43-M.Jennings for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-9-M.Stafford, Low Block, 15 yards, enforced between downs. The Replay Assistant challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 8:31XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 14-10
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 3:07TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 25
- Score
- 14-16
(3:07) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 3:01XP Points+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 14-17
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 4:25FG Points+3
- Yard line
- GB 9
- Score
- 14-20
(4:25) 4-J.Hanson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 2:02TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 22
- Score
- 20-20
(2:02) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 18-R.Cobb for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 1:55XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 21-20
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 0:24FG Maxx CrosbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 21
- Score
- 24-20
(:24) 2-M.Crosby 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Cornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +7.91 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 2J. Finley · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.01 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.00 EPA/play
- 3Jack Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.85 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 4R. Broyles · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.33 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 5D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.18 EPA/play
- 6W. Heller · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.37 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
- 7Randall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +1.19 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 8
Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +0.91 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.03 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
Cornelius Johnson — DET · Receiving
Cornelius Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+7.91) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.72 EPA per play.
Cornelius Johnson's top snap (+4.71 EPA): (6:44) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 81-C.Johnson to GB 18 for 53 yards (22-J.McMillian).
Biggest single play (-9.01 EPA): Matthew Stafford — (8:46) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle intended for 85-T.Scheffler INTERCEPTED by 43-M.Jennings at GB 28. 43-M.Jennings for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-9-M.Stafford, Low Block, 15 yard
Quarterback report card
Matthew Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 49 dropbacks · 34.7% completion · -14.5% CPOE · -0.28 EPA/play · -13.54 total EPA- Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 35 dropbacks · 54.3% completion · +3.5% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +0.91 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.098 | -0.160 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.4% | 39.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.026 | -0.276 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.072 | -0.027 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.160 | +0.098 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.9% | 56.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.10 vs -0.16), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: -0.10 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: -0.16 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 13 drives, -13.88 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, -8.14 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Green Bay Packers — J. Finley (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Detroit Lions — M. Leshoure
- Green Bay Packers — M. Jennings
- Detroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Randall Cobb (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
- Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 3–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 12 (Q1 4:29) — (4:29) 4-J.Hanson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 20 (Q2 14:03) — (14:03) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 88-J.Finley for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 13:56) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q2 8:16); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 8:06) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 44 (Q3 8:46); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 8:31) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 25 (Q3 3:07) — (3:07) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 3:01) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 9 (Q4 4:25) — (4:25) 4-J.Hanson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 22 (Q4 2:02) — (2:02) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 18-R.Cobb for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 1:55) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 21 (Q4 0:24) — (:24) 2-M.Crosby 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 8:46) — (8:46) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle intended for 85-T.Scheffler INTERCEPTED by 43-M.Jennings at GB 28. 43-M.Jennings for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-9-M.Stafford, Low Block, 15 yard
- Detroit Lions (Q4 1:31) — (1:31) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete deep right to 85-T.Scheffler (22-J.McMillian).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 8:41) — (8:41) 2-M.Crosby 38 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle intended for 18-R.Cobb INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Lacey at DET 23. 21-J.Lacey to DET 33 for 10 yards (30-J.Kuhn).
- Detroit Lions (Q2 2:25) — (2:25) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 16-T.Young INTERCEPTED by 29-C.Hayward [79-R.Pickett] at GB 28. 29-C.Hayward to GB 48 for 20 yards (77-G.Cherilus). Penalty on DET-71-R.Reiff, Offensi
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 8:46) — (8:46) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle intended for 85-T.Scheffler INTERCEPTED by 43-M.Jennings at GB 28. 43-M.Jennings for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-9-M.Stafford, Low Block, 15 yard
- Detroit Lions (Q2 2:25) — (2:25) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 16-T.Young INTERCEPTED by 29-C.Hayward [79-R.Pickett] at GB 28. 29-C.Hayward to GB 48 for 20 yards (77-G.Cherilus). Penalty on DET-71-R.Reiff, Offensi
- Detroit Lions (Q1 6:44) — (6:44) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 81-C.Johnson to GB 18 for 53 yards (22-J.McMillian).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 8:41) — (8:41) 2-M.Crosby 38 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 4:29 · GB 12 · Score 0-3
(4:29) 4-J.Hanson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 14:03 · DET 20 · Score 6-3
(14:03) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 88-J.Finley for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 13:56 · DET 2 · Score 7-3
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 8:16 · GB 1 · Score 7-9
(8:16) 25-M.Leshoure up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 8:06 · GB 2 · Score 7-10
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 8:46 · GB 44 · Score 13-10
(8:46) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle intended for 85-T.Scheffler INTERCEPTED by 43-M.Jennings at GB 28. 43-M.Jennings for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-9-M.Stafford, Low Block, 15 yard - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 8:31 · DET 2 · Score 14-10
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 3:07 · GB 25 · Score 14-16
(3:07) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 3:01 · GB 2 · Score 14-17
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 4:25 · GB 9 · Score 14-20
(4:25) 4-J.Hanson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 2:02 · DET 22 · Score 20-20
(2:02) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 18-R.Cobb for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 1:55 · DET 2 · Score 21-20
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 0:24 · DET 21 · Score 24-20
(:24) 2-M.Crosby 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Green Bay Packers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Cornelius Johnson (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Matthew Stafford (DET) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions on 2012-11-18?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 24-20 in Week 11, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 0, Detroit Lions 3; Q2: Green Bay Packers 7, Detroit Lions 7; Q3: Green Bay Packers 7, Detroit Lions 7; Q4: Green Bay Packers 10, Detroit Lions 3; Final: Green Bay Packers 24, Detroit Lions 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Finley (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 14:03) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Leshoure (Q2 8:16) Green Bay Packers touchdown — M. Jennings (Q3 8:46) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 3:07) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Cobb (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 2:02) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q1 4:29, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q4 4:25, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 0:24, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 34.7% completion, -14.5% CPOE, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -13.54 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 54.3% completion, +3.5% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +0.91 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
Cornelius Johnson (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.91 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+4.71 EPA): (6:44) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 81-C.Johnson to GB 18 for 53 yards (22-J.McMillian)..
Was Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Green Bay Packers won 24-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 6-3 Now 7-3 W
Detroit Lions
Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L
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