Game story
In Week 6 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-10-18, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Detroit Lions, pulling away with a 26–0 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with +7.12 total EPA, and +16.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.12 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+15.4% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Green Bay Packers changed the game: (11:36) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-94-C.Bryan, Defensive Offside, declined.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Green Bay Packers | 14 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +7.12 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 2 D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.66 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 3 J. Finley · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 4 G. Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 5 D. Lee · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 6 B. Jackson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.00 EPA/play
- 7 J. Jones · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.64 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 8 W. Heller · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +0.92 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Rodgers — GB · Passing
A. Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+7.12) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Green Bay Packers's efficiency. Across 45 counted snaps, they averaged +0.16 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.93 EPA) came from Green Bay Packers: (2:56) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at DET 3 for 0 yards (59-J.Peterson). FUMBLES (59-J.Peterson), touched at DET 10, RECOVERED by DET-55-L.Foote at DET 15. 55-L.Foote to DET 15 for no gain (32-B.Jackson).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Green Bay Packers — J. Jones (A. Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — J. Kuhn (A. Rodgers pass)
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
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 14–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 47 (Q1 56:36); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 56:27) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q1 52:25) — (7:25) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 30-J.Kuhn for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 52:20) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 9–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 28 (Q2 37:27) — (7:27) 2-M.Crosby 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 10 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 2-M.Crosby 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 13 (Q2 30:09) — (:09) 2-M.Crosby 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 8 (Q3 22:46) — (7:46) 2-M.Crosby 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 56:36) — (11:36) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-94-C.Bryan, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 55:14) — (10:14) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass short left intended for 34-K.Smith INTERCEPTED by 77-C.Jenkins [74-A.Kampman] at DET 21. 77-C.Jenkins to DET 17 for 4 yards (76-J.Backus).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 58:20) — (13:20) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 85-G.Jennings to GB 49 for 26 yards (57-J.Dizon).
- Detroit Lions (Q2 30:05) — 2-M.Crosby kicks 52 yards from GB 30 to DET 18. 82-C.Fitzsimmons to DET 28 for 10 yards (59-B.Jones; 29-D.Martin).
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 30:09) — (:09) 2-M.Crosby 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 17:56) — (2:56) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at DET 3 for 0 yards (59-J.Peterson). FUMBLES (59-J.Peterson), touched at DET 10, RECOVERED by DET-55-L.Foote at DET 15. 55-L.Foote to DET 15 for no gain (32-B.Jackson).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 56:36) — (11:36) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-94-C.Bryan, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 7:57) — (7:57) (Shotgun) 5-D.Stanton pass short middle intended for 16-J.Standeford INTERCEPTED by 20-A.Bigby at GB -5. Touchback.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 11:41) — (11:41) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle intended for 89-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 54-D.Levy at DET 40. 54-D.Levy to DET 45 for 5 yards (89-J.Jones). FUMBLES (89-J.Jones), and recovers at DET 45. 54-D.Levy
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) · 45 dropbacks · 64.4% completion · +16.2% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +7.12 total EPA
- D.Culpepper (Detroit Lions) · 17 dropbacks · 35.3% completion · -13.4% CPOE · -0.47 EPA/play · -8.02 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.355 | +0.042 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.5% | 52.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.550 | +0.158 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.357 | -0.019 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.042 | +0.355 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.8% | 62.5% |
By the numbers
Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.35), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Detroit Lions: 11 drives, -22.71 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, +3.82 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. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- A. Rodgers (GB) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- D. Culpepper (DET) 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) — Q1 56:36 · DET 47 · Score 0-6
(11:36) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-94-C.Bryan, Defensive Offside, declined. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 56:27 · DET 2 · Score 0-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 52:25 · DET 1 · Score 0-13
(7:25) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 30-J.Kuhn for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 52:20 · DET 2 · Score 0-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 37:27 · DET 28 · Score 0-17
(7:27) 2-M.Crosby 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 32:00 · DET 10 · Score 0-20
(2:00) 2-M.Crosby 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 30:09 · DET 13 · Score 0-23
(:09) 2-M.Crosby 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 22:46 · DET 8 · Score 0-26
(7:46) 2-M.Crosby 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 26-0 in Week 6, 2009 on 2009-10-18.
What was the final score of Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?
The final score was Detroit Lions 0, Green Bay Packers 26 (DET 0-26 GB) in Week 6, 2009 on 2009-10-18.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Detroit Lions 0, Green Bay Packers 14; Q2: Detroit Lions 0, Green Bay Packers 9; Q3: Detroit Lions 0, Green Bay Packers 3; Final: Detroit Lions 0, Green Bay Packers 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Jones (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 56:36) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Kuhn (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 52:25) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 37:27, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 32:00, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 30:09, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 22:46, 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?
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 64.4% completion, +16.2% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +7.12 total passing EPA. D. Culpepper (Detroit Lions), 35.3% completion, -13.4% CPOE, -0.47 EPA per dropback, -8.02 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led the game in total EPA with +7.12 on passing plays. across 45 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.93 EPA): (2:56) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at DET 3 for 0 yards (59-J.Peterson). FUMBLES (59-J.Peterson), touched at DET 10, RECOVERED by DET-55-L.Foote at DET 15. 55-L.Foote to DET 15 for no gain. The biggest win-probability swing was +15.4%.
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L
Green Bay Packers
Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W
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