Game story
In Week 11 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-11-21, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Detroit Lions, pulling away with a 26–17 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 22 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with +19.23 total EPA.
On the individual side, B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +19.23 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+41.7% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Detroit Lions changed the game: R.Longwell kicks 55 yards from GB 30 to DET 15. T.Fair to DET 16 for 1 yard (A.Edwards).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Green Bay Packers | 0 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 26 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Favre · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +19.23 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 2 C. Bradford · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +8.60 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 3 B. Schroeder · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.54 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 4 G. Crowell · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.78 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 5 G. Frerotte · Detroit Lions · Passing · +2.86 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 6 D. Levens · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.53 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 7 W. Henderson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.52 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 8 S. Irvin · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +0.79 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Favre — GB · Passing
B. Favre posted the highest total EPA (+19.23) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Green Bay Packers's efficiency. Across 50 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.
The signature play (+3.74 EPA) came from Detroit Lions: (7:29) S.Irvin right end to GB 22 for 51 yards (J.Smith).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
- Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
- Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
- Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 2 (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) S.Irvin right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 52:59) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD. PENALTY on GB-C.Hunt, Encroachment, 5 yards, enforced between downs..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 12–10. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 5 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) R.Longwell 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 15 (Q2 42:17) — (12:17) R.Longwell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 14 (Q2 37:29) — (7:29) G.Frerotte pass to G.Crowell for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 34:04) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q2 31:21) — (1:21) D.Levens right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 27 (Q2 30:05) — (:05) J.Hanson 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 11–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 17 (Q3 26:32) — (11:32) B.Favre pass to C.Bradford for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by DET and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 07:20.); Green Bay Packers registered a safety from the DET 2 (Q3 22:20) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. B.Favre pass to C.Bradford is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 27 (Q3 21:14) — (6:14) R.Longwell 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 13 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) R.Longwell 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 60:00) — R.Longwell kicks 55 yards from GB 30 to DET 15. T.Fair to DET 16 for 1 yard (A.Edwards).
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 26:32) — (11:32) (Shotgun) B.Favre pass incomplete to C.Bradford. PENALTY on DET-T.Fair, Defensive Pass Interference, 41 yards, enforced at GB 42 - No Play.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 37:29) — (7:29) S.Irvin right end to GB 22 for 51 yards (J.Smith).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 51:18) — (6:18) G.Frerotte pass intended for D.Sloan INTERCEPTED by J.Nelson at GB 39. J.Nelson to GB 39 for no gain (C.Schlesinger).
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 26:32) — (11:32) B.Favre pass to C.Bradford for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by DET and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 07:20.)
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 37:29) — (7:29) S.Irvin right end to GB 22 for 51 yards (J.Smith).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 46:26) — (1:26) B.Favre pass to D.Levens to DET 13 for 53 yards (B.Westbrook).
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 26:32) — (11:32) (Shotgun) B.Favre pass incomplete to C.Bradford. PENALTY on DET-T.Fair, Defensive Pass Interference, 41 yards, enforced at GB 42 - No Play.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 51:18) — (6:18) G.Frerotte pass intended for D.Sloan INTERCEPTED by J.Nelson at GB 39. J.Nelson to GB 39 for no gain (C.Schlesinger).
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) · 50 dropbacks · 52.0% completion · +0.38 EPA/play · +19.23 total EPA
- G.Frerotte (Detroit Lions) · 39 dropbacks · 51.3% completion · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.86 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.080 | +0.157 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.4% | 41.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.080 | +0.385 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.005 | -0.234 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.157 | -0.080 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.1% | 50.6% |
By the numbers
Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs +0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Detroit Lions: 11 drives, +7.09 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, +14.63 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Green Bay Packers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 60:00 · GB 2 · Score 6-0
(15:00) S.Irvin right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 52:59 · GB 2 · Score 7-0
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD. PENALTY on GB-C.Hunt, Encroachment, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 45:00 · DET 5 · Score 7-3
(15:00) R.Longwell 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 42:17 · DET 15 · Score 7-6
(12:17) R.Longwell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 37:29 · GB 14 · Score 13-6
(7:29) G.Frerotte pass to G.Crowell for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 34:04 · GB 2 · Score 14-6
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 31:21 · DET 1 · Score 14-12
(1:21) D.Levens right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 30:05 · GB 27 · Score 17-12
(:05) J.Hanson 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 26:32 · DET 17 · Score 17-18
(11:32) B.Favre pass to C.Bradford for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by DET and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 07:20.) - Green Bay Packers Safety (+2) — Q3 22:20 · DET 2 · Score 17-20
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. B.Favre pass to C.Bradford is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 21:14 · DET 27 · Score 17-23
(6:14) R.Longwell 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · DET 13 · Score 17-26
(15:00) R.Longwell 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 26-17 in Week 11, 1999 on 1999-11-21.
What was the final score of Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?
The final score was Detroit Lions 17, Green Bay Packers 26 (DET 17-26 GB) in Week 11, 1999 on 1999-11-21.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Detroit Lions 7, Green Bay Packers 0; Q2: Detroit Lions 10, Green Bay Packers 12; Q3: Detroit Lions 0, Green Bay Packers 11; Q4: Detroit Lions 0, Green Bay Packers 3; Final: Detroit Lions 17, Green Bay Packers 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?
Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 60:00) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 37:29) Green Bay Packers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 31:21) Green Bay Packers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 26:32) Green Bay Packers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 45:00, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 42:17, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — unlisted player (Q2 30:05, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — unlisted player (Q3 21:14, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 52.0% completion, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +19.23 total passing EPA. G. Frerotte (Detroit Lions), 51.3% completion, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.86 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) led the game in total EPA with +19.23 on passing plays. across 50 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+3.74 EPA): (7:29) S.Irvin right end to GB 22 for 51 yards (J.Smith).. The biggest win-probability swing was +41.7%.
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 6-3 Now 6-4 L
Green Bay Packers
Entered 4-5 Now 5-5 W
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