Game story
In Week 9 of the 2024 NFL season on 2024-11-03, the Detroit Lions took care of business against the Green Bay Packers, pulling away with a 24–14 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Love (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with -1.43 total EPA, and -0.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Goff (Detroit Lions) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.55 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-18.9% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Green Bay Packers changed the game: (:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short right intended for 8-J.Jacobs INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Joseph [34-A.Anzalone] at GB 27. 31-K.Joseph for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | 0 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Green Bay Packers | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 14 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Goff · Detroit Lions · Passing · +7.55 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 2 A.St. Brown · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.59 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 3 J. Reed · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.50 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 4 B. Melton · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.16 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
- 5 Em. Wilson · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +2.72 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 6 J. Gibbs · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +2.62 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 7 T. Kraft · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +2.08 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.08 EPA/play
- 8 D. Montgomery · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.43 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Goff — DET · Passing
J. Goff posted the highest total EPA (+7.55) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Detroit Lions's efficiency. Across 24 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.85 EPA) came from Green Bay Packers: (:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short right intended for 8-J.Jacobs INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Joseph [34-A.Anzalone] at GB 27. 31-K.Joseph for 27 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. St (J. Goff pass)
- Detroit Lions — K. Joseph
- Detroit Lions — J. Gibbs
- Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — B. McManus
- Detroit Lions — J. Bates
- Green Bay Packers — B. McManus
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 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 12 (Q1 52:09) — (7:09) 17-B.McManus 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 17–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 14-A.St. Brown for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 44:56) — 39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 9 (Q2 31:01) — (1:01) 39-J.Bates 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 62 (Q2 30:42); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 30:32) — 39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox..
The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–3. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 15 (Q3 24:36) — (9:36) (Shotgun) 26-J.Gibbs up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 24:32) — 39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 20 (Q3 15:52) — (:52) 17-B.McManus 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 8–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q4 3:52) — (3:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 31-Em.Wilson right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers registered a safety from the DET 2 (Q4 3:49) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-J.Love pass to 9-C.Watson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 30:42) — (:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short right intended for 8-J.Jacobs INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Joseph [34-A.Anzalone] at GB 27. 31-K.Joseph for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 14-A.St. Brown for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 36:18) — (6:18) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass incomplete deep left to 80-B.Melton [41-J.Houston]. PENALTY on DET-32-B.Branch, Disqualification, 15 yards, enforced at GB 38 - No Play. PENALTY on DET-32-B.Branch, Uns
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 35:28) — (5:28) 17-B.McManus 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 55:44) — (10:44) 10-J.Love pass deep right to 9-C.Watson pushed ob at DET 28 for 19 yards (23-C.Davis).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 30:42) — (:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short right intended for 8-J.Jacobs INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Joseph [34-A.Anzalone] at GB 27. 31-K.Joseph for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 14-A.St. Brown for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 12:30) — (12:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass deep right to 11-J.Reed to DET 36 for 28 yards (15-E.Rakestraw).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 10:07) — (10:07) (Shotgun) 8-J.Jacobs up the middle to DET 9 for no gain (53-T.Nowaske; 46-J.Campbell).
Quarterback report card
J.Love led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Love (Green Bay Packers) · 42 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · -0.2% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.43 total EPA
- J.Goff (Detroit Lions) · 24 dropbacks · 75.0% completion · +18.1% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +7.55 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.108 | -0.056 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 47.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.315 | -0.034 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.019 | +0.091 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.056 | -0.108 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.5% | 50.0% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Detroit Lions generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Detroit Lions: 9 drives, +7.76 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 9 drives, -4.47 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Detroit Lions leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- J. Goff (Detroit Lions) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Goff (DET) 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.
- Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 52:09 · DET 12 · Score 0-3
(7:09) 17-B.McManus 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · GB 3 · Score 6-3
(15:00) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 14-A.St. Brown for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 44:56 · GB 15 · Score 7-3
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 31:01 · GB 9 · Score 10-3
(1:01) 39-J.Bates 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 30:42 · DET 62 · Score 16-3
(:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short right intended for 8-J.Jacobs INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Joseph [34-A.Anzalone] at GB 27. 31-K.Joseph for 27 yards, TOU - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 30:32 · GB 15 · Score 17-3
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 24:36 · GB 15 · Score 23-3
(9:36) (Shotgun) 26-J.Gibbs up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 24:32 · GB 15 · Score 24-3
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 15:52 · DET 20 · Score 24-6
(:52) 17-B.McManus 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 3:52 · DET 2 · Score 24-12
(3:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 31-Em.Wilson right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers Safety (+2) — Q4 3:49 · DET 2 · Score 24-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-J.Love pass to 9-C.Watson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?
The Detroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers 24-14 in Week 9, 2024 on 2024-11-03.
What was the final score of Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?
The final score was Detroit Lions 24, Green Bay Packers 14 (DET 24-14 GB) in Week 9, 2024 on 2024-11-03.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Detroit Lions 0, Green Bay Packers 3; Q2: Detroit Lions 17, Green Bay Packers 0; Q3: Detroit Lions 7, Green Bay Packers 3; Q4: Detroit Lions 0, Green Bay Packers 8; Final: Detroit Lions 24, Green Bay Packers 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?
Detroit Lions touchdown — A. St (J. Goff pass) (Q2 45:00) Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Joseph (Q2 30:42) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Gibbs (Q3 24:36) Green Bay Packers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 3:52) Green Bay Packers field goal — B. McManus (Q1 52:09, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Bates (Q2 31:01, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — B. McManus (Q3 15:52, 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. Love (Green Bay Packers), 54.8% completion, -0.2% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.43 total passing EPA. J. Goff (Detroit Lions), 75.0% completion, +18.1% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +7.55 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?
J. Goff (Detroit Lions) led the game in total EPA with +7.55 on passing plays. across 24 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.85 EPA): (:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short right intended for 8-J.Jacobs INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Joseph [34-A.Anzalone] at GB 27. 31-K.Joseph for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -18.9%.
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 6-1 Now 7-1 W
Green Bay Packers
Entered 6-2 Now 6-3 L
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