Game story
In Week 13 of the 2018 NFL season on 2018-12-02, the Arizona Cardinals took care of business against the Green Bay Packers, pulling away with a 20–17 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with +5.25 total EPA, and -3.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, D. Adams (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.50 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-22.9% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Green Bay Packers changed the game: (:03) 2-M.Crosby 49 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | 7 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Green Bay Packers | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +8.50 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 2 C. Edmonds · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +7.33 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
- 3 A. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +5.25 total EPA · 56 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 4 L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.76 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 5 M. Valdes-Scantling · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +2.37 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 6 J. Graham · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.91 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 7 C. Kirk · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +1.62 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
- 8 R. Seals-Jones · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.89 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Adams — GB · Receiving
D. Adams posted the highest total EPA (+8.50) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Green Bay Packers's efficiency. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +0.65 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.17 EPA) came from Green Bay Packers: (11:35) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 17-D.Adams for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Green Bay Packers — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Edmonds
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Edmonds
- Green Bay Packers — A. Jones
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
- Arizona Cardinals — Z. Gonzalez
- Arizona Cardinals — Z. Gonzalez
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ARI 13 (Q2 41:35) — (11:35) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 17-D.Adams for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 41:29) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the GB 6 (Q2 34:46) — (4:46) 29-C.Edmonds up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 34:42) — 5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the ARI 14 (Q2 30:18) — (:18) 2-M.Crosby 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 10–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the GB 26 (Q3 20:22) — (5:22) 5-Z.Gonzalez 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the GB 8 (Q3 17:01) — (2:01) 29-C.Edmonds left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 16:54) — 5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–3. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ARI 8 (Q4 5:31) — (5:31) (No Huddle) 33-A.Jones left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q4 5:26) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the GB 26 (Q4 1:45) — (1:45) 5-Z.Gonzalez 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 2-M.Crosby 49 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 4:35) — (4:35) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass deep right to 11-L.Fitzgerald to ARI 44 for 32 yards (35-E.Pleasant).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 17:01) — (2:01) 29-C.Edmonds left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 5:55) — (5:55) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 17-D.Adams ran ob at ARI 8 for 19 yards.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 41:35) — (11:35) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 17-D.Adams for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 41:35) — (11:35) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 17-D.Adams for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 4:35) — (4:35) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen pass deep right to 11-L.Fitzgerald to ARI 44 for 32 yards (35-E.Pleasant).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 47:03) — (2:03) (Shotgun) 3-J.Rosen sacked at GB 45 for -8 yards (27-J.Jones).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 22:00) — (7:00) 3-J.Rosen pass deep right to 13-C.Kirk to GB 27 for 37 yards (39-I.Campbell).
Quarterback report card
A.Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A.Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 56 dropbacks · 55.4% completion · -3.5% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +5.25 total EPA
- J.Rosen (Arizona Cardinals) · 33 dropbacks · 33.3% completion · -15.4% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.73 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.046 | -0.028 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.8% | 43.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.022 | +0.094 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.157 | -0.196 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.028 | -0.046 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.2% | 61.3% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Arizona Cardinals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, +3.65 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, -2.72 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Arizona Cardinals leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- D. Adams (Green Bay Packers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- A. Rodgers (GB) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- J. Rosen (ARI) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 41:35 · ARI 13 · Score 0-6
(11:35) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 17-D.Adams for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 41:29 · ARI 15 · Score 0-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 34:46 · GB 6 · Score 6-7
(4:46) 29-C.Edmonds up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 34:42 · GB 15 · Score 7-7
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 30:18 · ARI 14 · Score 7-10
(:18) 2-M.Crosby 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 20:22 · GB 26 · Score 10-10
(5:22) 5-Z.Gonzalez 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 17:01 · GB 8 · Score 16-10
(2:01) 29-C.Edmonds left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 16:54 · GB 15 · Score 17-10
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 5:31 · ARI 8 · Score 17-16
(5:31) (No Huddle) 33-A.Jones left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 5:26 · ARI 15 · Score 17-17
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 1:45 · GB 26 · Score 20-17
(1:45) 5-Z.Gonzalez 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-A.Lee.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Green Bay Packers?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Green Bay Packers 20-17 in Week 13, 2018 on 2018-12-02.
What was the final score of Arizona Cardinals vs Green Bay Packers?
The final score was Arizona Cardinals 20, Green Bay Packers 17 (ARI 20-17 GB) in Week 13, 2018 on 2018-12-02.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Green Bay Packers?
Q2: Arizona Cardinals 7, Green Bay Packers 10; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 10, Green Bay Packers 0; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 3, Green Bay Packers 7; Final: Arizona Cardinals 20, Green Bay Packers 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Green Bay Packers?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 41:35) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — C. Edmonds (Q2 34:46) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — C. Edmonds (Q3 17:01) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Jones (Q4 5:31) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 30:18, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — Z. Gonzalez (Q3 20:22, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — Z. Gonzalez (Q4 1:45, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Green Bay Packers?
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 55.4% completion, -3.5% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +5.25 total passing EPA. J. Rosen (Arizona Cardinals), 33.3% completion, -15.4% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.73 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Arizona Cardinals vs Green Bay Packers?
D. Adams (Green Bay Packers) led the game in total EPA with +8.50 on receiving plays. across 13 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.17 EPA): (11:35) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 17-D.Adams for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -22.9%.
Was Arizona Cardinals vs Green Bay Packers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Arizona Cardinals won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 2-9 Now 3-9 W
Green Bay Packers
Entered 4-6 Now 4-7 L
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