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NFL · Week 6 · October 14, 2019 · 12 min read

Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers: 2019 Week 6 Recap

Packers defeat Lions 23–22 in Week 6

K.Golladay led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 22–23 Week 6 finish.

Detroit Lions 22 2–2
Final 22–23
Green Bay Packers 23 5–1 Winner
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
22–23
Halftime
Detroit Lions 13–10 Green Bay Packers
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
FantasyHQ MVP
K.Golladay
Game date
October 14, 2019

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • K.Golladay 5 REC · 121 YDS +6.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Mike Hall Jr.
    Mike Hall Jr. 1 REC · 58 YDS +3.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Matthew Stafford
    Matthew Stafford 18/36 · 253 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Allen Lazard
    Allen Lazard 4 REC · 65 YDS · 1 TD +5.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Joshua Williams
    Joshua Williams 14 CAR · 104 YDS +4.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Aaron Rodgers
    Aaron Rodgers 24/46 · 289 YDS · 2 TD +3.2 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Green Bay Packers defeated the Detroit Lions 23–22 in Week 6 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-10-14, a matchup that came down to the wire. The decisive swing (+36.4% win probability) came in the fourth quarter when Green Bay Packers swung the momentum.

In Week 6 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-10-14, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Detroit Lions, pulling away with a 23–22 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with +3.18 total EPA, and +1.0% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, K. Golladay (Detroit Lions) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.66 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+36.4% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Green Bay Packers changed the game: (:02) 2-M.Crosby 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Detroit Lions10363022
Green Bay Packers010310023

Stars of the game

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

  1. 1 K. Golladay · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.66 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
  2. 2 A. Lazard · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.76 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
  3. 3 J. Williams · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +4.18 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
  4. 4 M. Hall · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.87 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.87 EPA/play
  5. 5 A. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +3.18 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
  6. 6 M. Lewis · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.73 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
  7. 7 M. Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +2.24 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
  8. 8 M. Valdes-Scantling · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.17 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

K. Golladay — DET · Receiving

K. Golladay posted the highest total EPA (+6.66) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Detroit Lions's efficiency. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.74 EPA per play.

The signature play (-6.78 EPA) came from Green Bay Packers: (13:22) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left intended for 10-D.Shepherd INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Coleman at DET 2. 27-J.Coleman to GB 43 for 55 yards (83-M.Valdes-Scantling).

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Detroit Lions — K. Johnson (Q1 51:41)
  • Green Bay Packers — J. Williams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 37:37)
  • Green Bay Packers — A. Lazard (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 9:10)

Field goals

  • Detroit Lions — M. Prater (Q1 57:44)
  • Detroit Lions — M. Prater (Q2 43:32)
  • Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby (Q2 30:11)
  • Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby (Q3 27:39)
  • Detroit Lions — M. Prater (Q3 24:04)
  • Detroit Lions — M. Prater (Q3 18:31)
  • Detroit Lions — M. Prater (Q4 12:22)
  • Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby (Q4 0:02)

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 10–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 8 (Q1 57:44) — (12:44) 5-M.Prater 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q1 51:41) — (6:41) 33-K.Johnson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 51:35) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 4 (Q2 43:32) — (13:32) 5-M.Prater 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 5 (Q2 37:37) — (7:37) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 30-J.Williams for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 37:31) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 19 (Q2 30:11) — (:11) 2-M.Crosby 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..

The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 6–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 30 (Q3 27:39) — (12:39) 2-M.Crosby 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 23 (Q3 24:04) — (9:04) 5-M.Prater 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 33 (Q3 18:31) — (3:31) 5-M.Prater 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 35 (Q4 12:22) — (12:22) 5-M.Prater 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 35 (Q4 9:10) — (9:10) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 13-A.Lazard for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 20 (Q4 9:03) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 5 (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 2-M.Crosby 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..

Turning points

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

  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 2-M.Crosby 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. [WPA +36.4% · EPA +0.05]
  • Detroit Lions (Q3 25:11) — (10:11) 6-S.Martin punts 48 yards to GB 34, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 10-D.Shepherd to GB 34 for no gain (30-D.Virgin). FUMBLES (30-D.Virgin), RECOVERED by DET-32-T.Wilson at GB 25. 32-T.Wilson to GB 25 f [WPA +23.2% · EPA +6.62]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 13:22) — (13:22) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left intended for 10-D.Shepherd INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Coleman at DET 2. 27-J.Coleman to GB 43 for 55 yards (83-M.Valdes-Scantling). [WPA -22.1% · EPA -6.78]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 9:10) — (9:10) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 13-A.Lazard for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.1% · EPA +4.32]
  • Detroit Lions (Q1 59:55) — (14:55) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 19-K.Golladay to GB 11 for 66 yards (23-J.Alexander). [WPA +14.2% · EPA +4.53]

Impact plays

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

  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 13:22) — (13:22) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left intended for 10-D.Shepherd INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Coleman at DET 2. 27-J.Coleman to GB 43 for 55 yards (83-M.Valdes-Scantling). [WPA -22.1% · EPA -6.78]
  • Detroit Lions (Q3 25:11) — (10:11) 6-S.Martin punts 48 yards to GB 34, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 10-D.Shepherd to GB 34 for no gain (30-D.Virgin). FUMBLES (30-D.Virgin), RECOVERED by DET-32-T.Wilson at GB 25. 32-T.Wilson to GB 25 f [WPA +23.2% · EPA +6.62]
  • Detroit Lions (Q1 59:55) — (14:55) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 19-K.Golladay to GB 11 for 66 yards (23-J.Alexander). [WPA +14.2% · EPA +4.53]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 48:38) — (3:38) 33-A.Jones right guard to DET 40 for 3 yards (91-A.Robinson). FUMBLES (91-A.Robinson), RECOVERED by DET-52-C.Jones at DET 32. 52-C.Jones to DET 32 for no gain (16-J.Kumerow). [WPA -5.4% · EPA -4.35]

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) · 46 dropbacks · 52.2% completion · +1.0% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +3.18 total EPA
  • M.Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 36 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -4.7% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +2.24 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

StatDetroit LionsGreen Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play+0.130+0.052
Offensive success rate40.0%47.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.062+0.069
Rush EPA/play-0.134-0.014
Defensive EPA/play-0.052-0.130
Defensive success rate52.2%60.0%

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Detroit Lions generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs +0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

  • Detroit Lions: 11 drives, +9.71 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, +4.81 total EPA, 5 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.
  • K. Golladay (Detroit Lions) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
  • M. Stafford (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.

  1. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 57:44 · GB 8 · Score 3-0
    (12:44) 5-M.Prater 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  2. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 51:41 · GB 1 · Score 9-0
    (6:41) 33-K.Johnson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 51:35 · GB 15 · Score 10-0
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  4. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 43:32 · GB 4 · Score 13-0
    (13:32) 5-M.Prater 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  5. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 37:37 · DET 5 · Score 13-6
    (7:37) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 30-J.Williams for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 37:31 · DET 15 · Score 13-7
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
  7. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 30:11 · DET 19 · Score 13-10
    (:11) 2-M.Crosby 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
  8. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 27:39 · DET 30 · Score 13-13
    (12:39) 2-M.Crosby 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
  9. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 24:04 · GB 23 · Score 16-13
    (9:04) 5-M.Prater 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  10. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 18:31 · GB 33 · Score 19-13
    (3:31) 5-M.Prater 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  11. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 12:22 · GB 35 · Score 22-13
    (12:22) 5-M.Prater 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  12. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 9:10 · DET 35 · Score 22-19
    (9:10) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 13-A.Lazard for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 9:03 · DET 20 · Score 22-20
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
  14. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 0:02 · DET 5 · Score 22-23
    (:02) 2-M.Crosby 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 23-22 in Week 6, 2019 on 2019-10-14.

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

The final score was Detroit Lions 22, Green Bay Packers 23 (DET 22-23 GB) in Week 6, 2019 on 2019-10-14.

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

Q1: Detroit Lions 10, Green Bay Packers 0; Q2: Detroit Lions 3, Green Bay Packers 10; Q3: Detroit Lions 6, Green Bay Packers 3; Q4: Detroit Lions 3, Green Bay Packers 10; Final: Detroit Lions 22, Green Bay Packers 23.

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

Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Johnson (Q1 51:41) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Williams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 37:37) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Lazard (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 9:10) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q1 57:44, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q2 43:32, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 30:11, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 27:39, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q3 24:04, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q3 18:31, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q4 12:22, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 0:02, 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), 52.2% completion, +1.0% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +3.18 total passing EPA. M. Stafford (Detroit Lions), 50.0% completion, -4.7% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.24 total passing EPA.

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

K. Golladay (Detroit Lions) led the game in total EPA with +6.66 on receiving plays. across 9 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.78 EPA): (13:22) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left intended for 10-D.Shepherd INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Coleman at DET 2. 27-J.Coleman to GB 43 for 55 yards (83-M.Valdes-Scantling).. The biggest win-probability swing was +36.4%.

Was Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. Green Bay Packers won 23-22 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Detroit Lions

Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L

Green Bay Packers

Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W