Packers 27–23 Jaguars: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 2016

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.02 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+4.56 EPA): (:20) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 17-D.Adams for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN [20-J.Ramsey]. Penalty on JAX-31-D.House, Defensive Pass Interference, declined..

Quick answer

Winner: Green Bay Packers
Final score: Green Bay Packers 27–23 Jacksonville Jaguars
Halftime: Green Bay Packers 21–17 Jacksonville Jaguars at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Aaron Rodgers
Top passer: B. Bortles
Biggest EPA play: (12:53) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short right intended for 11-M.Lee INTERCEPTED by 48-J.T…
Game date: 2016-09-11

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 27–23 on 2016-09-11. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +12.02 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Green Bay Packers	7	14	3	3	0	27
Jacksonville Jaguars	7	10	3	3	0	23

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

GBGreen Bay Packers

GB 5

+1GB 15

+3GB 8

GB 22

+1GB 15

JAX 29

+3GB 21

+3GB 32

JAXJacksonville Jaguars

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 9:45TD
Aaron Rodgers
Points+6
Yard line
JAX 6
Score
6-0
(9:45) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 9:36XP
Maxx Crosby
Points+1
Yard line
JAX 15
Score
7-0
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q1 3:43TD
TYT. Yeldon
Points+6
Yard line
GB 5
Score
7-6
(3:43) (Shotgun) 24-T.Yeldon up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q1 3:40XP
Josh Myers
Points+1
Yard line
GB 15
Score
7-7
2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q2 7:52FG
Josh Myers
Points+3
Yard line
GB 8
Score
7-10
(7:52) 2-J.Myers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 3:14TD
Jack Nelson
Points+6
Yard line
JAX 6
Score
13-10
(3:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 87-J.Nelson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 3:05XP
Maxx Crosby
Points+1
Yard line
JAX 15
Score
14-10
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q2 1:14TD
Juanyeh Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
GB 22
Score
14-16
(1:14) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass deep right to 80-J.Thomas for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q2 1:09XP
Josh Myers
Points+1
Yard line
GB 15
Score
14-17
2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 0:20TD
Davante Adams
Points+6
Yard line
JAX 29
Score
20-17
(:20) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 17-D.Adams for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN [20-J.Ramsey]. Penalty on JAX-31-D.House, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 0:13XP
Maxx Crosby
Points+1
Yard line
JAX 15
Score
21-17
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 10:14FG
Maxx Crosby
Points+3
Yard line
JAX 7
Score
24-17
(10:14) 2-M.Crosby 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q3 6:19FG
Josh Myers
Points+3
Yard line
GB 21
Score
24-20
(6:19) 2-J.Myers 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 12:04FG
Maxx Crosby
Points+3
Yard line
JAX 2
Score
27-20
(12:04) 2-M.Crosby 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q4 5:17FG
Josh Myers
Points+3
Yard line
GB 32
Score
27-23
(5:17) 2-J.Myers 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +12.02 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
2B. Bortles · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +7.69 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
3Alton Robinson · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +6.04 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
4Juanyeh Thomas · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +5.64 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
5A. Hurns · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.30 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
6Marcedes Lewis · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
7Randall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.34 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
8R. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.49 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.50 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

Aaron Rodgers — GB · Passing

Aaron Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+12.02) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.

Aaron Rodgers's top snap (+4.56 EPA): (:20) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 17-D.Adams for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN [20-J.Ramsey]. Penalty on JAX-31-D.House, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.

Biggest single play (-4.58 EPA): B. Bortles — (12:53) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short right intended for 11-M.Lee INTERCEPTED by 48-J.Thomas (24-Q.Rollins) at JAX 41. 48-J.Thomas to JAX 32 for 9 yards (65-B.Linder). FUMBLES (65-B.Linder), recove

Quarterback report card

B. Bortles led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

B. Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 45 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · -2.0% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +7.69 total EPA
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 40 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +2.0% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +12.02 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Green Bay Packers	Jacksonville Jaguars
Offensive EPA/play	+0.098	+0.068
Offensive success rate	43.0%	43.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.300	+0.171
Rush EPA/play	-0.021	-0.197
Defensive EPA/play	-0.068	-0.098
Defensive success rate	56.3%	57.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Green Bay Packers +0.10, Jacksonville Jaguars +0.07) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Green Bay Packers: +0.10 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
Jacksonville Jaguars: +0.07 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)

Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, +8.47 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Jacksonville Jaguars: 10 drives, +5.89 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Green Bay Packers — Aaron Rodgers (Q1 9:45)
Jacksonville Jaguars — T. Yeldon (Q1 3:43)
Green Bay Packers — Jack Nelson (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q2 3:14)
Jacksonville Jaguars — Juanyeh Thomas (B. Bortles pass) (Q2 1:14)
Green Bay Packers — Davante Adams (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q2 0:20)

Field goals

Jacksonville Jaguars — Josh Myers (Q2 7:52)
Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q3 10:14)
Jacksonville Jaguars — Josh Myers (Q3 6:19)
Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q4 12:04)
Jacksonville Jaguars — Josh Myers (Q4 5:17)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the JAX 6 (Q1 9:45) — (9:45) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q1 9:36) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the GB 5 (Q1 3:43) — (3:43) (Shotgun) 24-T.Yeldon up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 3:40) — 2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman..

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–10. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the GB 8 (Q2 7:52) — (7:52) 2-J.Myers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the JAX 6 (Q2 3:14) — (3:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 87-J.Nelson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q2 3:05) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the GB 22 (Q2 1:14) — (1:14) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass deep right to 80-J.Thomas for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 1:09) — 2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the JAX 29 (Q2 0:20); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q2 0:13) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the JAX 7 (Q3 10:14) — (10:14) 2-M.Crosby 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the GB 21 (Q3 6:19) — (6:19) 2-J.Myers 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the JAX 2 (Q4 12:04) — (12:04) 2-M.Crosby 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the GB 32 (Q4 5:17) — (5:17) 2-J.Myers 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 0:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short right to 88-A.Hurns to GB 15 for -1 yards (23-D.Randall). [WPA -36.5% · EPA -2.23]
Green Bay Packers (Q2 0:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 17-D.Adams for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN [20-J.Ramsey]. Penalty on JAX-31-D.House, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +18.4% · EPA +4.56]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 1:15) — (1:15) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass deep middle to 15-A.Robinson to GB 23 for 22 yards (21-H.Clinton-Dix). FUMBLES (21-H.Clinton-Dix), and recovers at GB 23. 15-A.Robinson to GB 23 for no gain (21-H.Cli [WPA +18.2% · EPA +1.70]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 1:14) — (1:14) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass deep right to 80-J.Thomas for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.9% · EPA +3.91]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass deep middle intended for 80-J.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 21-H.Clinton-Dix at GB 35. 21-H.Clinton-Dix to 50 for 15 yards. PENALTY on GB-42-M.Burnett, Defensive Holding, 5 y [WPA +14.1% · EPA +1.70]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 12:53) — (12:53) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short right intended for 11-M.Lee INTERCEPTED by 48-J.Thomas (24-Q.Rollins) at JAX 41. 48-J.Thomas to JAX 32 for 9 yards (65-B.Linder). FUMBLES (65-B.Linder), recove [WPA -12.7% · EPA -4.58]
Green Bay Packers (Q2 0:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 17-D.Adams for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN [20-J.Ramsey]. Penalty on JAX-31-D.House, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +18.4% · EPA +4.56]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 1:14) — (1:14) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass deep right to 80-J.Thomas for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.9% · EPA +3.91]
Green Bay Packers (Q3 13:08) — (13:08) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 18-R.Cobb to JAX 31 for 32 yards (37-J.Cyprien). [WPA +11.5% · EPA +3.59]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 9:45 · JAX 6 · Score 6-0
(9:45) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 9:36 · JAX 15 · Score 7-0
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 3:43 · GB 5 · Score 7-6
(3:43) (Shotgun) 24-T.Yeldon up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 3:40 · GB 15 · Score 7-7
2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman.
Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 7:52 · GB 8 · Score 7-10
(7:52) 2-J.Myers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 3:14 · JAX 6 · Score 13-10
(3:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 87-J.Nelson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 3:05 · JAX 15 · Score 14-10
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 1:14 · GB 22 · Score 14-16
(1:14) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass deep right to 80-J.Thomas for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 1:09 · GB 15 · Score 14-17
2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 0:20 · JAX 29 · Score 20-17
(:20) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 17-D.Adams for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN [20-J.Ramsey]. Penalty on JAX-31-D.House, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 0:13 · JAX 15 · Score 21-17
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 10:14 · JAX 7 · Score 24-17
(10:14) 2-M.Crosby 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q3 6:19 · GB 21 · Score 24-20
(6:19) 2-J.Myers 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 12:04 · JAX 2 · Score 27-20
(12:04) 2-M.Crosby 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 5:17 · GB 32 · Score 27-23
(5:17) 2-J.Myers 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-3-B.Nortman.

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.
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Green Bay Packers vs Jacksonville Jaguars on 2016-09-11?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-23 in Week 1, 2016.

What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Q1: Green Bay Packers 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 7; Q2: Green Bay Packers 14, Jacksonville Jaguars 10; Q3: Green Bay Packers 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q4: Green Bay Packers 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Final: Green Bay Packers 27, Jacksonville Jaguars 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Rodgers (Q1 9:45) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — T. Yeldon (Q1 3:43) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 3:14) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — J. Thomas (B. Bortles pass) (Q2 1:14) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 0:20) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Myers (Q2 7:52, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 10:14, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Myers (Q3 6:19, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 12:04, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Myers (Q4 5:17, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

B. Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars), 53.3% completion, -2.0% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +7.69 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 50.0% completion, +2.0% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +12.02 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.02 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+4.56 EPA): (:20) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 17-D.Adams for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN [20-J.Ramsey]. Penalty on JAX-31-D.House, Defensive Pass Interference, declined..

Was Green Bay Packers vs Jacksonville Jaguars a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Green Bay Packers won 27-23 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Green Bay Packers

Now 1-0 W

Jacksonville Jaguars

Now 0-1 L

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