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NFL · Week 10 · November 10, 2002 · 12 min read

Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers: 2002 Week 10 Recap

Packers defeat Lions 40–14 in Week 10

B.Favre led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 14–40 Week 10 finish.

Detroit Lions 14 3–6
Final 14–40
Green Bay Packers 40 8–1 Winner
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
14–40
Halftime
Detroit Lions 7–30 Green Bay Packers
Top passer
Jax Harrington
FantasyHQ MVP
B.Favre
Game date
November 10, 2002

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • Josaiah Stewart
    Josaiah Stewart 15 CAR · 122 YDS +5.0 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Hakim 7 REC · 143 YDS · 1 TD +1.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Spencer Anderson
    Spencer Anderson 1 REC · 15 YDS +0.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • B.Favre 26/43 · 341 YDS · 4 TD +20.2 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Driver 11 REC · 130 YDS +10.7 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Glenn 3 REC · 82 YDS · 1 TD +6.1 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Green Bay Packers defeated the Detroit Lions 40–14 in Week 10 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-11-10, a matchup that controlled the game from start to finish. The decisive swing (+16.6% win probability) came in the opening quarter when Detroit Lions swung the momentum.

In Week 10 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-11-10, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Detroit Lions, pulling away with a 40–14 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

J. Harrington (Detroit Lions) paced the passing game, with -21.07 total EPA.

On the individual side, B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +20.23 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+16.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Detroit Lions changed the game: (7:41) 3-J.Harrington pass to 81-A.Hakim for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Detroit Lions7007014
Green Bay Packers327100040

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

  1. 1 B. Favre · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +20.23 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  2. 2 D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +10.69 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
  3. 3 T. Glenn · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.08 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
  4. 4 J. Stewart · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +4.96 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  5. 5 B. Franks · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.50 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
  6. 6 J. Walker · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.43 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
  7. 7 W. Henderson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.84 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
  8. 8 A. Green · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.46 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.49 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 (+20.23) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Green Bay Packers's efficiency. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.47 EPA per play.

The signature play (-6.89 EPA) came from Detroit Lions: (1:55) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 84-B.Schroeder INTERCEPTED by 20-M.Anderson at DET 14. 20-M.Anderson for 14 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 — A. Hakim (J. Harrington pass) (Q1 52:41)
  • Green Bay Packers — B. Franks (B. Favre pass) (Q2 44:40)
  • Green Bay Packers — M. Anderson (Q2 31:55)
  • Green Bay Packers — N. Davenport (Q2 30:21)
  • Green Bay Packers — W. Henderson (B. Favre pass) (Q3 20:02)
  • Detroit Lions — M. Ricks (J. Harrington pass) (Q4 10:51)

Field goals

  • Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell (Q1 52:51)
  • Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell (Q2 39:01)
  • Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell (Q2 35:55)
  • Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell (Q3 25:34)

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 7–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 12 (Q1 52:51) — (7:51) 8-R.Longwell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 64 (Q1 52:41) — (7:41) 3-J.Harrington pass to 81-A.Hakim for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 52:32) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett..

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 27–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 4 (Q2 44:40) — (14:40) 4-B.Favre pass to 88-B.Franks for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 44:35) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 22 (Q2 39:01) — (9:01) 8-R.Longwell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 18 (Q2 35:55) — (5:55) 8-R.Longwell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 88 (Q2 31:55) — (1:55) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 84-B.Schroeder INTERCEPTED by 20-M.Anderson at DET 14. 20-M.Anderson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 31:47) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q2 30:21) — (:21) 44-N.Davenport up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 30:17) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 15 (Q3 25:34) — (10:34) 8-R.Longwell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 9 (Q3 20:02) — (5:02) 4-B.Favre pass to 33-W.Henderson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 19:55) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..

The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q4 10:51) — (10:51) 3-J.Harrington pass to 86-M.Ricks for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by GB and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 10:46.); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 10:46) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

  • Detroit Lions (Q1 52:41) — (7:41) 3-J.Harrington pass to 81-A.Hakim for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.6% · EPA +5.95]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 41:26) — (11:26) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver pushed ob at DET 31 for 38 yards (24-T.Lyght, 54-B.Green). [WPA +10.4% · EPA +3.81]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 31:55) — (1:55) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 84-B.Schroeder INTERCEPTED by 20-M.Anderson at DET 14. 20-M.Anderson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -9.5% · EPA -6.89]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 57:52) — (12:52) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-J.Walker to DET 46 for 30 yards (59-J.Gooch). [WPA +9.4% · EPA +3.44]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 56:41) — (11:41) 4-B.Favre pass to 88-B.Franks to DET 22 for 19 yards (26-E.Davis). [WPA +7.1% · EPA +1.41]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

  • Detroit Lions (Q2 31:55) — (1:55) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 84-B.Schroeder INTERCEPTED by 20-M.Anderson at DET 14. 20-M.Anderson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -9.5% · EPA -6.89]
  • Detroit Lions (Q1 52:41) — (7:41) 3-J.Harrington pass to 81-A.Hakim for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.6% · EPA +5.95]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 34-J.Stewart INTERCEPTED by 54-N.Wayne at GB 18. 54-N.Wayne to GB 21 for 3 yards (3-J.Harrington). [WPA -0.0% · EPA -5.83]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 16:44) — (1:44) 44-N.Davenport left guard to GB 30 for -1 yards (55-D.Curry). FUMBLES (55-D.Curry), RECOVERED by DET-92-S.Rogers at GB 28. [WPA -0.0% · EPA -4.88]

Quarterback report card

J.Harrington led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • J.Harrington (Detroit Lions) · 46 dropbacks · 43.5% completion · -0.46 EPA/play · -21.07 total EPA
  • B.Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 43 dropbacks · 60.5% completion · +0.47 EPA/play · +20.23 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

StatDetroit LionsGreen Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play-0.188+0.087
Offensive success rate44.0%47.5%
Pass EPA/play-0.458+0.326
Rush EPA/play+0.104-0.237
Defensive EPA/play-0.087+0.188
Defensive success rate52.5%56.0%

By the numbers

Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.19), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

  • Detroit Lions: 16 drives, -15.82 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Green Bay Packers: 15 drives, +8.60 total EPA, 7 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.

  1. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 52:51 · DET 12 · Score 0-3
    (7:51) 8-R.Longwell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
  2. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 52:41 · GB 64 · Score 6-3
    (7:41) 3-J.Harrington pass to 81-A.Hakim for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 52:32 · GB 2 · Score 7-3
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
  4. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 44:40 · DET 4 · Score 7-9
    (14:40) 4-B.Favre pass to 88-B.Franks for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 44:35 · DET 2 · Score 7-10
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
  6. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 39:01 · DET 22 · Score 7-13
    (9:01) 8-R.Longwell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
  7. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 35:55 · DET 18 · Score 7-16
    (5:55) 8-R.Longwell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
  8. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 31:55 · GB 88 · Score 7-22
    (1:55) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 84-B.Schroeder INTERCEPTED by 20-M.Anderson at DET 14. 20-M.Anderson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 31:47 · DET 2 · Score 7-23
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
  10. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 30:21 · DET 1 · Score 7-29
    (:21) 44-N.Davenport up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 30:17 · DET 2 · Score 7-30
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
  12. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 25:34 · DET 15 · Score 7-33
    (10:34) 8-R.Longwell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
  13. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 20:02 · DET 9 · Score 7-39
    (5:02) 4-B.Favre pass to 33-W.Henderson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 19:55 · DET 2 · Score 7-40
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
  15. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 10:51 · GB 1 · Score 13-40
    (10:51) 3-J.Harrington pass to 86-M.Ricks for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by GB and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 10:46.)
  16. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 10:46 · GB 2 · Score 14-40
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 40-14 in Week 10, 2002 on 2002-11-10.

What was the final score of Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?

The final score was Detroit Lions 14, Green Bay Packers 40 (DET 14-40 GB) in Week 10, 2002 on 2002-11-10.

What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?

Q1: Detroit Lions 7, Green Bay Packers 3; Q2: Detroit Lions 0, Green Bay Packers 27; Q3: Detroit Lions 0, Green Bay Packers 10; Q4: Detroit Lions 7, Green Bay Packers 0; Final: Detroit Lions 14, Green Bay Packers 40.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?

Detroit Lions touchdown — A. Hakim (J. Harrington pass) (Q1 52:41) Green Bay Packers touchdown — B. Franks (B. Favre pass) (Q2 44:40) Green Bay Packers touchdown — M. Anderson (Q2 31:55) Green Bay Packers touchdown — N. Davenport (Q2 30:21) Green Bay Packers touchdown — W. Henderson (B. Favre pass) (Q3 20:02) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Ricks (J. Harrington pass) (Q4 10:51) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q1 52:51, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 39:01, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 35:55, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q3 25:34, 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?

J. Harrington (Detroit Lions), 43.5% completion, -0.46 EPA per dropback, -21.07 total passing EPA. B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 60.5% completion, +0.47 EPA per dropback, +20.23 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 +20.23 on passing plays. across 43 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.89 EPA): (1:55) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 84-B.Schroeder INTERCEPTED by 20-M.Anderson at DET 14. 20-M.Anderson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +16.6%.

Season records after this game

Detroit Lions

Entered 3-5 Now 3-6 L

Green Bay Packers

Entered 7-1 Now 8-1 W