Game story
In Week 14 of the 2012 NFL season on 2012-12-09, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Detroit Lions, pulling away with a 27–20 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Stafford (Detroit Lions) paced the passing game, with -1.91 total EPA, and +1.9% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Johnson (Detroit Lions) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.93 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-26.1% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Detroit Lions changed the game: (6:26) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford sacked at DET 49 for -9 yards. FUMBLES, touched at DET 45, RECOVERED by GB-76-M.Daniels at DET 43. 76-M.Daniels for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
| Green Bay Packers | 0 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 27 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +7.93 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 2 R. Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.54 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 3 J. Bell · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.43 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 4 M. Stafford · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +3.41 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.71 EPA/play
- 5 A. Green · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +1.20 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 6 M. Thomas · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +1.19 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 7 J. Bell · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +1.18 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 8 D. Harris · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +1.10 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Johnson — DET · Receiving
C. Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+7.93) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Detroit Lions's efficiency. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +0.61 EPA per play.
The signature play (-9.78 EPA) came from Detroit Lions: (6:26) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford sacked at DET 49 for -9 yards. FUMBLES, touched at DET 45, RECOVERED by GB-76-M.Daniels at DET 43. 76-M.Daniels for 43 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 — M. Stafford
- Detroit Lions — T. Scheffler (M. Stafford pass)
- Green Bay Packers — M. Daniels
- Green Bay Packers — A. Rodgers
- Green Bay Packers — D. Harris
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
- Detroit Lions — J. Hanson
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
- Detroit Lions — J. Hanson
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 4 (Q1 52:19) — (7:19) 9-M.Stafford left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 52:16) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q2 42:47); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 42:47) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 31 (Q2 40:56) — (10:56) 2-M.Crosby 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 42 (Q2 36:26); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 36:15) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–3. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 27 (Q3 27:04) — (12:04) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles right end for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 26:54) — 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 28 (Q3 24:02) — (9:02) 4-J.Hanson 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–3. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 14 (Q4 10:49) — (10:49) 26-D.Harris right guard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 10:45) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 23 (Q4 4:06) — (4:06) 2-M.Crosby 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 15 (Q4 0:12) — (:12) 4-J.Hanson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 36:26) — (6:26) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford sacked at DET 49 for -9 yards. FUMBLES, touched at DET 45, RECOVERED by GB-76-M.Daniels at DET 43. 76-M.Daniels for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 26:00) — (11:00) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson to DET 49 for 19 yards (42-M.Burnett). PENALTY on GB-42-M.Burnett, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at DET 49.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 32:53) — (2:53) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle intended for 18-K.Durham INTERCEPTED by 37-S.Shields at GB 13. 37-S.Shields to GB 45 for 32 yards (89-W.Heller).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 10:49) — (10:49) 26-D.Harris right guard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 27:04) — (12:04) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles right end for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 36:26) — (6:26) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford sacked at DET 49 for -9 yards. FUMBLES, touched at DET 45, RECOVERED by GB-76-M.Daniels at DET 43. 76-M.Daniels for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 48:42) — (3:42) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at DET 18 for -6 yards (94-L.Jackson). FUMBLES (94-L.Jackson) [94-L.Jackson], RECOVERED by DET-55-S.Tulloch at DET 21. 55-S.Tulloch to DET 21 for no gain (74-M.Newhouse).
- Detroit Lions (Q2 32:53) — (2:53) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle intended for 18-K.Durham INTERCEPTED by 37-S.Shields at GB 13. 37-S.Shields to GB 45 for 32 yards (89-W.Heller).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 6:24) — (6:24) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 18-R.Cobb to DET 26 for 38 yards (27-P.Lee).
Quarterback report card
M.Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 51 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · +1.9% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.91 total EPA
- A.Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 30 dropbacks · 46.7% completion · -1.3% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.31 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.009 | +0.068 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.0% | 48.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.038 | +0.010 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.088 | +0.092 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.068 | +0.009 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.5% | 48.0% |
By the numbers
Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Detroit Lions: 11 drives, -0.85 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, +4.64 total EPA, 4 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.
- C. Johnson (Detroit Lions) 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 52:19 · GB 4 · Score 6-0
(7:19) 9-M.Stafford left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 52:16 · GB 2 · Score 7-0
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 42:47 · GB 3 · Score 13-0
(12:47) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 85-T.Scheffler for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-85-T.Scheffler, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enfo - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 42:47 · GB 2 · Score 14-0
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 40:56 · DET 31 · Score 14-3
(10:56) 2-M.Crosby 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 36:26 · GB 42 · Score 14-9
(6:26) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford sacked at DET 49 for -9 yards. FUMBLES, touched at DET 45, RECOVERED by GB-76-M.Daniels at DET 43. 76-M.Daniels for 43 yards, TOUC - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 36:15 · DET 2 · Score 14-10
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 27:04 · DET 27 · Score 14-16
(12:04) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles right end for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 26:54 · DET 2 · Score 14-17
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 24:02 · GB 28 · Score 17-17
(9:02) 4-J.Hanson 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 10:49 · DET 14 · Score 17-23
(10:49) 26-D.Harris right guard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 10:45 · DET 2 · Score 17-24
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 4:06 · DET 23 · Score 17-27
(4:06) 2-M.Crosby 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 0:12 · GB 15 · Score 20-27
(:12) 4-J.Hanson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 27-20 in Week 14, 2012 on 2012-12-09.
What was the final score of Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?
The final score was Detroit Lions 20, Green Bay Packers 27 (DET 20-27 GB) in Week 14, 2012 on 2012-12-09.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Detroit Lions 7, Green Bay Packers 0; Q2: Detroit Lions 7, Green Bay Packers 10; Q3: Detroit Lions 3, Green Bay Packers 7; Q4: Detroit Lions 3, Green Bay Packers 10; Final: Detroit Lions 20, Green Bay Packers 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?
Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Stafford (Q1 52:19) Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Scheffler (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 42:47) Green Bay Packers touchdown — M. Daniels (Q2 36:26) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Rodgers (Q3 27:04) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Harris (Q4 10:49) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 40:56, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q3 24:02, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 4:06, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q4 0:12, 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?
M. Stafford (Detroit Lions), 52.9% completion, +1.9% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.91 total passing EPA. A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 46.7% completion, -1.3% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.31 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?
C. Johnson (Detroit Lions) led the game in total EPA with +7.93 on receiving plays. across 13 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-9.78 EPA): (6:26) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford sacked at DET 49 for -9 yards. FUMBLES, touched at DET 45, RECOVERED by GB-76-M.Daniels at DET 43. 76-M.Daniels for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -26.1%.
Was Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Green Bay Packers won 27-20 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 4-8 Now 4-9 L
Green Bay Packers
Entered 8-4 Now 9-4 W
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