Game story
In Week 15 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-12-10, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Detroit Lions, pulling away with a 26–13 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 27 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with -9.87 total EPA.
On the individual side, A. Green (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +3.35 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+63.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Green Bay Packers changed the game: J.Hanson kicks 64 yards from DET 30 to GB 6. A.Rossum to DET 34 for 60 yards (D.Walker).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Green Bay Packers | 6 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Green · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +3.35 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 2 J. Morton · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.95 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 3 B. Franks · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.00 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 4 B. Schroeder · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +0.93 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 5 H. Moore · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +0.64 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 6 W. Rasby · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +0.54 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 7 D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +0.43 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 8 M. Bates · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +0.42 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Green — GB · Rushing
A. Green posted the highest total EPA (+3.35) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Green Bay Packers's efficiency. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.12 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.01 EPA) came from Green Bay Packers: (2:01) A.Green up the middle for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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
- 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
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 6–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 5 (Q1 56:02) — (11:02) R.Longwell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 9 (Q1 48:39) — (3:39) R.Longwell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 8 (Q3 22:34) — (7:34) J.Hanson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 8 (Q3 15:52) — (:52) R.Longwell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 17–10. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 26 (Q4 11:54) — (11:54) R.Longwell 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q4 7:08) — (7:08) J.Stewart left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 7:04) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 3 (Q4 4:29) — (4:29) B.Favre pass to A.Green for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 4:25) — R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 18 (Q4 2:22) — (2:22) J.Hanson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 39 (Q4 2:01) — (2:01) A.Green up the middle for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 1:54) — R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 60:00) — J.Hanson kicks 64 yards from DET 30 to GB 6. A.Rossum to DET 34 for 60 yards (D.Walker).
- Detroit Lions (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) J.Stewart left tackle to GB 23 for 3 yards (B.Harris). FUMBLES (B.Harris), RECOVERED by GB-N.Diggs at GB 21. N.Diggs to DET 27 for 52 yards (D.Sloan).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 5:50) — (5:50) B.Favre pass to B.Schroeder pushed ob at DET 4 for 45 yards (J.Brown).
- Detroit Lions (Q2 41:55) — (11:55) C.Batch pass intended for L.Foster INTERCEPTED by T.McBride at GB -3. T.McBride to GB 40 for 43 yards (M.Bates).
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 26:29) — (11:29) B.Favre sacked at GB 42 for -2 yards (R.Porcher). FUMBLES (R.Porcher), RECOVERED by DET-S.Boyd at GB 49. S.Boyd to GB 49 for no gain (B.Favre).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 2:01) — (2:01) A.Green up the middle for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) J.Stewart left tackle to GB 23 for 3 yards (B.Harris). FUMBLES (B.Harris), RECOVERED by GB-N.Diggs at GB 21. N.Diggs to DET 27 for 52 yards (D.Sloan).
- Detroit Lions (Q2 41:55) — (11:55) C.Batch pass intended for L.Foster INTERCEPTED by T.McBride at GB -3. T.McBride to GB 40 for 43 yards (M.Bates).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 14:17) — (14:17) (Shotgun) C.Batch pass intended for G.Crowell INTERCEPTED by A.Edwards at GB 35. A.Edwards to GB 35 for no gain (G.Crowell). PENALTY on DET-G.Crowell, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced
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) · 38 dropbacks · 39.5% completion · -0.26 EPA/play · -9.87 total EPA
- C.Batch (Detroit Lions) · 34 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.28 EPA/play · -9.50 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.149 | -0.021 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.6% | 44.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.266 | -0.237 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.192 | +0.034 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.021 | +0.149 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.7% | 62.4% |
By the numbers
Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.15), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Detroit Lions: 14 drives, -12.65 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 14 drives, -1.88 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.
- A. Green (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.
- Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 56:02 · DET 5 · Score 0-3
(11:02) R.Longwell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 48:39 · DET 9 · Score 0-6
(3:39) R.Longwell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 22:34 · GB 8 · Score 3-6
(7:34) J.Hanson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 15:52 · DET 8 · Score 3-9
(:52) R.Longwell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 11:54 · DET 26 · Score 3-12
(11:54) R.Longwell 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 7:08 · GB 1 · Score 9-12
(7:08) J.Stewart left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 7:04 · GB 2 · Score 10-12
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 4:29 · DET 3 · Score 10-18
(4:29) B.Favre pass to A.Green for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 4:25 · DET 2 · Score 10-19
R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 2:22 · GB 18 · Score 13-19
(2:22) J.Hanson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 2:01 · DET 39 · Score 13-25
(2:01) A.Green up the middle for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 1:54 · DET 2 · Score 13-26
R.Longwell extra point 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 26-13 in Week 15, 2000 on 2000-12-10.
What was the final score of Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?
The final score was Detroit Lions 13, Green Bay Packers 26 (DET 13-26 GB) in Week 15, 2000 on 2000-12-10.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Detroit Lions 0, Green Bay Packers 6; Q3: Detroit Lions 3, Green Bay Packers 3; Q4: Detroit Lions 10, Green Bay Packers 17; Final: Detroit Lions 13, Green Bay Packers 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?
Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 7:08) Green Bay Packers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 4:29) Green Bay Packers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 2:01) Green Bay Packers field goal — unlisted player (Q1 56:02, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — unlisted player (Q1 48:39, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — unlisted player (Q3 22:34, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — unlisted player (Q3 15:52, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 11:54, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — unlisted player (Q4 2:22, 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), 39.5% completion, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -9.87 total passing EPA. C. Batch (Detroit Lions), 50.0% completion, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -9.50 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?
A. Green (Green Bay Packers) led the game in total EPA with +3.35 on rushing plays. across 27 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.01 EPA): (2:01) A.Green up the middle for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +63.2%.
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 8-5 Now 8-6 L
Green Bay Packers
Entered 6-7 Now 7-7 W
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