Quick answer
- Winner
- Green Bay Packers
- Final score
- Green Bay Packers 31–3 Denver Broncos
- Halftime
- Denver Broncos 0–10 Green Bay Packers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Art Green
- Top passer
- B. Favre
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:31) 30-A.Green right guard for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2003-12-28
Game summary
The Green Bay Packers beat the Denver Broncos 31–3 on 2003-12-28. Art Green posted a game-high +11.68 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| 7 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Art Green · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +11.68 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play - 2

Johnny Walker Jr. · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.26 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play - 3
E. McCaffrey · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play - 4
J. Putzier · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.21 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play - 5
D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.84 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.84 EPA/play - 6

Art Green · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.51 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play - 7
A. Freeman · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.34 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play - 8
B. Franks · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.16 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
Art Green — GB · Rushing
Art Green posted the highest total EPA (+11.68) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 20 counted snaps, they averaged +0.58 EPA per play.
Art Green's top snap (+7.22 EPA): (13:31) 30-A.Green right guard for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
B. Favre led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 24 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.11 EPA/play · -2.54 total EPA
D. Kanell (Denver Broncos) · 19 dropbacks · 47.4% completion · -0.46 EPA/play · -8.73 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.263 | +0.076 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.8% | 48.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.423 | -0.140 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.177 | +0.361 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.076 | +0.263 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.4% | 64.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.26), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: -0.26 EPA/play (6th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: +0.08 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 13 drives, -21.27 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 13 drives, +5.44 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Green Bay Packers — B. Franks (B. Favre pass) 
Green Bay Packers — Art Green 
Green Bay Packers — Art Green
Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell
Field goals
Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell
Denver Broncos — J. Elam
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DEN 2 (Q1 8:55) — (8:55) 4-B.Favre pass to 88-B.Franks for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball deflected by DEN #57 (Sykes).; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 8:49) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DEN 15 (Q2 4:47) — (4:47) 8-R.Longwell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the GB 13 (Q3 4:03) — (4:03) 1-J.Elam 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DEN 2 (Q3 1:40) — (1:40) 30-A.Green left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 1:35) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DEN 98 (Q4 13:31) — (13:31) 30-A.Green right guard for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 13:18) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 30 (Q4 13:18); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 13:10) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 11:49) — (11:49) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 85-W.Walls INTERCEPTED by 42-S.Brandon at DEN -2. Touchback.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 12:03) — (12:03) 17-J.Jackson pass intended for 14-N.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Harris at GB 40. 31-A.Harris to DEN 27 for 33 yards (17-J.Jackson).
- Denver Broncos (Q3 1:35) — 8-R.Longwell kicks 65 yards from GB 30 to DEN 5. 82-A.Madise to GB 12 for 83 yards (27-M.Hawthorne).
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 0:37) — (:37) 8-R.Longwell 40 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson. Yard marker changed due to change of possession.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 13:35) — (13:35) 13-D.Kanell pass incomplete to 12-C.Adams. Yard marker changed due to change of possession.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 13:31) — (13:31) 30-A.Green right guard for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 13:18) — 8-R.Longwell kicks 65 yards from GB 30 to DEN 5. 82-A.Madise to DEN 0 for -5 yards (25-J.Whitley). FUMBLES (25-J.Whitley), RECOVERED by GB-55-M.Wilkins at DEN 0. TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 1:35) — 8-R.Longwell kicks 65 yards from GB 30 to DEN 5. 82-A.Madise to GB 12 for 83 yards (27-M.Hawthorne).
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 11:49) — (11:49) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 85-W.Walls INTERCEPTED by 42-S.Brandon at DEN -2. Touchback.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 8:55 · DEN 2 · Score 0-6
(8:55) 4-B.Favre pass to 88-B.Franks for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball deflected by DEN #57 (Sykes).
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 8:49 · DEN 2 · Score 0-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 4:47 · DEN 15 · Score 0-10
(4:47) 8-R.Longwell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 4:03 · GB 13 · Score 3-10
(4:03) 1-J.Elam 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 1:40 · DEN 2 · Score 3-16
(1:40) 30-A.Green left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 1:35 · DEN 2 · Score 3-17
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 13:31 · DEN 98 · Score 3-23
(13:31) 30-A.Green right guard for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 13:18 · DEN 2 · Score 3-24
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 13:18 · GB 30 · Score 3-30
8-R.Longwell kicks 65 yards from GB 30 to DEN 5. 82-A.Madise to DEN 0 for -5 yards (25-J.Whitley). FUMBLES (25-J.Whitley), RECOVERED by GB-55-M.Wilkins at DEN 0. TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 13:10 · DEN 2 · Score 3-31
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
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.
- Art Green (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Green Bay Packers on 2003-12-28?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Denver Broncos 31-3 in Week 17, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Denver Broncos 0, Green Bay Packers 7; Q2: Denver Broncos 0, Green Bay Packers 3; Q3: Denver Broncos 3, Green Bay Packers 7; Q4: Denver Broncos 0, Green Bay Packers 14; Final: Denver Broncos 3, Green Bay Packers 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Green Bay Packers?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — B. Franks (B. Favre pass) (Q1 8:55) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Green (Q3 1:40) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Green (Q4 13:31) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Longwell (Q4 13:18) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 4:47, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q3 4:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Green Bay Packers?
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 50.0% completion, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -2.54 total passing EPA. D. Kanell (Denver Broncos), 47.4% completion, -0.46 EPA per dropback, -8.73 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Green Bay Packers?
Art Green (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.68 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 20 snaps. Their top snap (+7.22 EPA): (13:31) 30-A.Green right guard for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 10-5 Now 10-6 L
Green Bay Packers
Entered 9-6 Now 10-6 W