Game story
In Week 17 of the 2009 NFL season on 2010-01-03, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Arizona Cardinals, pulling away with a 33–7 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 +17.39 total EPA, and +17.9% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +17.39 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-12.3% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Arizona Cardinals changed the game: (4:44) 7-M.Leinart pass short right intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at ARI 45. 21-C.Woodson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 14 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +17.39 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 2 D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.20 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 3 J. Finley · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.18 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 4 J. Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.17 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.17 EPA/play
- 5 B. Jackson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.99 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
- 6 J. Urban · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.94 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
- 7 A. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +2.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
- 8 R. Grant · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +2.03 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.18 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 (+17.39) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Green Bay Packers's efficiency. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.60 EPA per play.
The signature play (-9.42 EPA) came from Green Bay Packers: (3:18) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short right intended for 89-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Brown at ARI 13. 20-R.Brown to GB 7 for 80 yards (89-J.Jones). PENALTY on GB-10-M.Flynn, Low Block, 4 yards, enforced at GB 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Green Bay Packers — R. Grant
- Green Bay Packers — A. Rodgers
- Green Bay Packers — C. Woodson
- Green Bay Packers — J. Finley (A. Rodgers pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald
Field goals
- 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 ARI 1 (Q1 53:49) — (8:49) 25-R.Grant right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ARI 1 (Q1 53:45) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q1 47:43) — (2:43) 12-A.Rodgers up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 47:41).
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 12–0. Green Bay Packers registered a safety from the GB 97 (Q2 42:40); Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the ARI 8 (Q2 36:37) — (6:37) 2-M.Crosby 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 68 (Q2 34:44); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 34:31) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ARI 5 (Q3 19:21) — (4:21) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 88-J.Finley for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 19:16) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q4 3:04) — (3:04) (Shotgun) 2-B.St. Pierre pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 2:59) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 34:44) — (4:44) 7-M.Leinart pass short right intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at ARI 45. 21-C.Woodson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 48:30) — (3:30) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson to ARI 1 for 51 yards (27-M.Adams).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 54:00) — (9:00) 12-A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep right to 85-G.Jennings. PENALTY on ARI-27-M.Adams, Defensive Pass Interference, 28 yards, enforced at ARI 29 - No Play.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 56:50) — (11:50) 12-A.Rodgers up the middle to ARI 45 for 1 yard (56-C.Okeafor).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 57:25) — (12:25) 34-A.Green up the middle to ARI 46 for 1 yard (93-C.Campbell).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 3:18) — (3:18) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short right intended for 89-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Brown at ARI 13. 20-R.Brown to GB 7 for 80 yards (89-J.Jones). PENALTY on GB-10-M.Flynn, Low Block, 4 yards, en
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 34:44) — (4:44) 7-M.Leinart pass short right intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at ARI 45. 21-C.Woodson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 7:07) — (7:07) 2-B.St. Pierre pass short left intended for 83-S.Spach INTERCEPTED by 38-T.Williams at GB 46. 38-T.Williams to ARI 33 for 21 yards (63-L.Sendlein).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 48:30) — (3:30) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson to ARI 1 for 51 yards (27-M.Adams).
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) · 29 dropbacks · 72.4% completion · +17.9% CPOE · +0.60 EPA/play · +17.39 total EPA
- M.Leinart (Arizona Cardinals) · 23 dropbacks · 56.5% completion · -3.6% CPOE · -0.50 EPA/play · -11.56 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.139 | -0.321 |
| Offensive success rate | 53.8% | 39.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.295 | -0.501 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.042 | -0.277 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.321 | -0.139 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.0% | 46.2% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.32), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Arizona Cardinals: 9 drives, -18.95 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, +11.10 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.
- 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.
- M. Leinart (ARI) 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 53:49 · ARI 1 · Score 6-0
(8:49) 25-R.Grant right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 53:45 · ARI 1 · Score 7-0
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 47:43 · ARI 1 · Score 13-0
(2:43) 12-A.Rodgers up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 47:41 · ARI 2 · Score 14-0
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos. PENALTY on ARI-27-M.Adams, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Green Bay Packers Safety (+2) — Q2 42:40 · GB 97 · Score 16-0
(12:40) (Shotgun) 7-M.Leinart pass deep middle intended for 15-S.Breaston INTERCEPTED by 20-A.Bigby at ARI 20. 20-A.Bigby to ARI 20 for no gain (15-S.Breaston). - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 36:37 · ARI 8 · Score 19-0
(6:37) 2-M.Crosby 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 34:44 · GB 68 · Score 25-0
(4:44) 7-M.Leinart pass short right intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at ARI 45. 21-C.Woodson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 34:31 · ARI 2 · Score 26-0
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 19:21 · ARI 5 · Score 32-0
(4:21) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 88-J.Finley for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 19:16 · ARI 2 · Score 33-0
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 3:04 · GB 3 · Score 33-6
(3:04) (Shotgun) 2-B.St. Pierre pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 2:59 · GB 2 · Score 33-7
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Arizona Cardinals?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Arizona Cardinals 33-7 in Week 17, 2009 on 2010-01-03.
What was the final score of Green Bay Packers vs Arizona Cardinals?
The final score was Green Bay Packers 33, Arizona Cardinals 7 (GB 33-7 ARI) in Week 17, 2009 on 2010-01-03.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 14, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q2: Green Bay Packers 12, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q3: Green Bay Packers 7, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q4: Green Bay Packers 0, Arizona Cardinals 7; Final: Green Bay Packers 33, Arizona Cardinals 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Arizona Cardinals?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Grant (Q1 53:49) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Rodgers (Q1 47:43) Green Bay Packers touchdown — C. Woodson (Q2 34:44) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Finley (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 19:21) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (Q4 3:04) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 36:37, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Arizona Cardinals?
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 72.4% completion, +17.9% CPOE, +0.60 EPA per dropback, +17.39 total passing EPA. M. Leinart (Arizona Cardinals), 56.5% completion, -3.6% CPOE, -0.50 EPA per dropback, -11.56 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Green Bay Packers vs Arizona Cardinals?
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led the game in total EPA with +17.39 on passing plays. across 29 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-9.42 EPA): (3:18) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short right intended for 89-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Brown at ARI 13. 20-R.Brown to GB 7 for 80 yards (89-J.Jones). PENALTY on GB-10-M.Flynn, Lo. The biggest win-probability swing was -12.3%.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 10-5 Now 11-5 W
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 10-5 Now 10-6 L
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