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NFL · Week 4 · October 3, 2010 · 12 min read

Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers: 2010 Week 4 Recap

Packers defeat Lions 28–26 in Week 4

D.Driver led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 26–28 Week 4 finish.

Detroit Lions 26 0–4
Final 26–28
Green Bay Packers 28 3–1 Winner
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
26–28
Halftime
Detroit Lions 14–21 Green Bay Packers
Top passer
S. Hill
FantasyHQ MVP
D.Driver
Game date
October 3, 2010

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • S.Hill 34/61 · 354 YDS · 3 TD +6.9 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Pettigrew 8 REC · 91 YDS +6.4 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Scheffler 6 REC · 63 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • D.Driver 3 REC · 89 YDS · 1 TD +7.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Aaron Rodgers
    Aaron Rodgers 12/22 · 169 YDS · 3 TD +7.3 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Finley 4 REC · 36 YDS · 1 TD +4.5 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Green Bay Packers defeated the Detroit Lions 28–26 in Week 4 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-10-03, a matchup that came down to the wire. The decisive swing (-19.3% win probability) came in the fourth quarter when Green Bay Packers swung the momentum.

In Week 4 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-10-03, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Detroit Lions, pulling away with a 28–26 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

S. Hill (Detroit Lions) paced the passing game, with +6.86 total EPA, and -0.3% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, D. Driver (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.82 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-19.3% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Green Bay Packers changed the game: 4-J.Hanson kicks 65 yards from DET 30 to GB 5. 87-J.Nelson to GB 19 for 14 yards (58-A.Palmer). FUMBLES (58-A.Palmer), RECOVERED by DET-11-S.Logan at GB 22. 11-S.Logan to GB 18 for 4 yards (23-D.Nance

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Detroit Lions01466026
Green Bay Packers71470028

Stars of the game

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

  1. 1 D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +7.82 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.61 EPA/play
  2. 2 A. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +7.35 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  3. 3 S. Hill · Detroit Lions · Passing · +6.86 total EPA · 61 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
  4. 4 B. Pettigrew · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.43 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
  5. 5 J. Finley · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.50 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
  6. 6 T. Scheffler · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.44 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
  7. 7 J. Felton · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +1.82 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
  8. 8 S. Hill · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +1.44 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

D. Driver — GB · Receiving

D. Driver posted the highest total EPA (+7.82) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Green Bay Packers's efficiency. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +2.61 EPA per play.

The signature play (-7.43 EPA) came from Detroit Lions: (14:47) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short left intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at DET 48. 21-C.Woodson for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Detroit challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was Upheld.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Green Bay Packers — D. Driver (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 57:46)
  • Detroit Lions — C. Johnson (Q2 44:20)
  • Green Bay Packers — J. Finley (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 40:09)
  • Green Bay Packers — G. Jennings (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 36:52)
  • Detroit Lions — C. Johnson (Q2 30:14)
  • Green Bay Packers — C. Woodson (Q3 29:47)

Field goals

  • Detroit Lions — J. Hanson (Q3 24:30)
  • Detroit Lions — J. Hanson (Q3 16:47)
  • Detroit Lions — J. Hanson (Q4 13:40)
  • Detroit Lions — J. Hanson (Q4 11:54)

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 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 29 (Q1 57:46) — (12:46) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 80-D.Driver for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 57:40) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 23 (Q2 44:20) — (14:20) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 44:14) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 13 (Q2 40:09) — (10:09) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 88-J.Finley for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 40:05) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 17 (Q2 36:52) — (6:52) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 85-G.Jennings for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 36:48); Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 21 (Q2 30:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass deep right to 81-C.Johnson for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 30:08) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–6. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 62 (Q3 29:47); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 29:34) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 21 (Q3 24:30) — (9:30) 4-J.Hanson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 34 (Q3 16:47) — (1:47) 4-J.Hanson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..

The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 6–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 30 (Q4 13:40) — (13:40) 4-J.Hanson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 6 (Q4 11:54) — (11:54) 4-J.Hanson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..

Turning points

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

  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 13:35) — 4-J.Hanson kicks 65 yards from DET 30 to GB 5. 87-J.Nelson to GB 19 for 14 yards (58-A.Palmer). FUMBLES (58-A.Palmer), RECOVERED by DET-11-S.Logan at GB 22. 11-S.Logan to GB 18 for 4 yards (23-D.Nance [WPA -19.3% · EPA -5.27]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 6:39) — (6:39) 2-N.Harris punts 24 yards to GB 13, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, fair catch by 38-T.Williams. [WPA -15.7% · EPA -0.45]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 41:47) — (11:47) 44-J.Best up the middle to DET 22 for -3 yards (96-M.Neal). FUMBLES (96-M.Neal), RECOVERED by GB-79-R.Pickett at DET 24. 79-R.Pickett to DET 24 for no gain (76-J.Backus). PENALTY on DET-77-G.C [WPA -15.4% · EPA -5.63]
  • Detroit Lions (Q3 29:47) — (14:47) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short left intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at DET 48. 21-C.Woodson for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Detroit challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and t [WPA -14.5% · EPA -7.43]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 8:11) — (8:11) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass deep middle to 84-B.Pettigrew to GB 38 for 19 yards (36-N.Collins). [WPA +14.2% · EPA +2.43]

Impact plays

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

  • Detroit Lions (Q3 29:47) — (14:47) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short left intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at DET 48. 21-C.Woodson for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Detroit challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and t [WPA -14.5% · EPA -7.43]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 41:47) — (11:47) 44-J.Best up the middle to DET 22 for -3 yards (96-M.Neal). FUMBLES (96-M.Neal), RECOVERED by GB-79-R.Pickett at DET 24. 79-R.Pickett to DET 24 for no gain (76-J.Backus). PENALTY on DET-77-G.C [WPA -15.4% · EPA -5.63]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 13:35) — 4-J.Hanson kicks 65 yards from DET 30 to GB 5. 87-J.Nelson to GB 19 for 14 yards (58-A.Palmer). FUMBLES (58-A.Palmer), RECOVERED by DET-11-S.Logan at GB 22. 11-S.Logan to GB 18 for 4 yards (23-D.Nance [WPA -19.3% · EPA -5.27]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 30:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass deep right to 81-C.Johnson for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.1% · EPA +4.43]

Quarterback report card

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

  • S.Hill (Detroit Lions) · 61 dropbacks · 55.7% completion · -0.3% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +6.86 total EPA
  • A.Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 22 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · +17.4% CPOE · +0.33 EPA/play · +7.35 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

StatDetroit LionsGreen Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play+0.020+0.004
Offensive success rate49.5%64.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.112+0.334
Rush EPA/play-0.256-0.021
Defensive EPA/play-0.004-0.020
Defensive success rate35.6%50.5%

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Detroit Lions +0.02, Green Bay Packers +0.00) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

  • Detroit Lions: 12 drives, +2.03 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
  • Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, +0.23 total EPA, 3 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.
  • One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
  • D. Driver (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.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 57:46 · DET 29 · Score 0-6
    (12:46) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 80-D.Driver for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 57:40 · DET 2 · Score 0-7
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  3. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 44:20 · GB 23 · Score 6-7
    (14:20) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 44:14 · GB 2 · Score 7-7
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  5. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 40:09 · DET 13 · Score 7-13
    (10:09) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 88-J.Finley for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 40:05 · DET 2 · Score 7-14
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  7. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 36:52 · DET 17 · Score 7-20
    (6:52) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 85-G.Jennings for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 36:48 · DET 2 · Score 7-21
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. PENALTY on DET-99-C.Williams, Illegal Formation, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
  9. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 30:14 · GB 21 · Score 13-21
    (:14) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass deep right to 81-C.Johnson for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 30:08 · GB 2 · Score 14-21
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  11. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 29:47 · GB 62 · Score 14-27
    (14:47) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short left intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at DET 48. 21-C.Woodson for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Detroit chal
  12. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 29:34 · DET 2 · Score 14-28
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  13. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 24:30 · GB 21 · Score 17-28
    (9:30) 4-J.Hanson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  14. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 16:47 · GB 34 · Score 20-28
    (1:47) 4-J.Hanson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  15. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 13:40 · GB 30 · Score 23-28
    (13:40) 4-J.Hanson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  16. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 11:54 · GB 6 · Score 26-28
    (11:54) 4-J.Hanson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 28-26 in Week 4, 2010 on 2010-10-03.

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

The final score was Detroit Lions 26, Green Bay Packers 28 (DET 26-28 GB) in Week 4, 2010 on 2010-10-03.

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

Q1: Detroit Lions 0, Green Bay Packers 7; Q2: Detroit Lions 14, Green Bay Packers 14; Q3: Detroit Lions 6, Green Bay Packers 7; Q4: Detroit Lions 6, Green Bay Packers 0; Final: Detroit Lions 26, Green Bay Packers 28.

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

Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Driver (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 57:46) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (Q2 44:20) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Finley (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 40:09) Green Bay Packers touchdown — G. Jennings (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 36:52) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (Q2 30:14) Green Bay Packers touchdown — C. Woodson (Q3 29:47) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q3 24:30, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q3 16:47, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q4 13:40, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q4 11:54, 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?

S. Hill (Detroit Lions), 55.7% completion, -0.3% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +6.86 total passing EPA. A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 54.5% completion, +17.4% CPOE, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +7.35 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?

D. Driver (Green Bay Packers) led the game in total EPA with +7.82 on receiving plays. across 3 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.43 EPA): (14:47) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short left intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at DET 48. 21-C.Woodson for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Detroit challenged the incomplet. The biggest win-probability swing was -19.3%.

Was Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. Green Bay Packers won 28-26 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Detroit Lions

Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L

Green Bay Packers

Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W