Game story
In Week 2 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-09-19, the Detroit Lions took care of business against the Green Bay Packers, pulling away with a 23–15 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 18 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with -2.00 total EPA.
On the individual side, D. Sloan (Detroit Lions) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.21 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+42.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Green Bay Packers changed the game: J.Hanson kicks 70 yards from DET 30 to end zone, Touchback.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 3 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Detroit Lions | 0 | 14 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Sloan · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · +6.21 EPA/play
- 2 B. Schroeder · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.59 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 3 J. Morton · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.04 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 4 D. Levens · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 5 C. Batch · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +2.44 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 6 B. Stablein · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.89 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.89 EPA/play
- 7 T. Davis · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.06 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 8 M. Chmura · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +0.53 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Sloan — DET · Receiving
D. Sloan posted the highest total EPA (+6.21) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Detroit Lions's efficiency. Across 1 counted snaps, they averaged +6.21 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.21 EPA) came from Detroit Lions: (10:33) C.Batch pass to D.Sloan for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. This is Sloan's longest career TD reception, his previous long TD was 33 yards.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
- Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
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 27 (Q1 56:02) — (11:02) R.Longwell 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 14–3. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 45 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) C.Batch pass to J.Morton for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 44:53) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 74 (Q2 40:33) — (10:33) C.Batch pass to D.Sloan for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. This is Sloan's longest career TD reception, his previous long TD was 33 yards.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 39:49) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 6 (Q2 30:21) — (:21) R.Longwell 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 9–9. Green Bay Packers registered a safety from the GB 87 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) J.Jett Aborted. A.Aldridge FUMBLES at DET 13, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q4 14:57) — (14:57) D.Levens right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 12:25) — R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q4 11:04) — (11:04) C.Batch right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 29 (Q4 7:57) — (7:57) J.Hanson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 60:00) — J.Hanson kicks 70 yards from DET 30 to end zone, Touchback.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) C.Batch pass to J.Morton for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 12:25) — R.Longwell kicks 69 yards from GB 30 to DET 1. T.Fair to GB 8 for 91 yards (C.Bradford).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 7:57) — (7:57) J.Hanson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 20:33) — (5:33) B.Favre FUMBLES (Aborted) at DET 4, RECOVERED by DET-A.Collins at DET 6. A.Collins to DET 6 for no gain (B.Favre).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 40:33) — (10:33) C.Batch pass to D.Sloan for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. This is Sloan's longest career TD reception, his previous long TD was 33 yards.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 27:03) — (12:03) B.Favre pass intended for A.Freeman INTERCEPTED by R.Bailey at DET 23. R.Bailey to GB 46 for 31 yards (D.Levens).
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 20:33) — (5:33) B.Favre FUMBLES (Aborted) at DET 4, RECOVERED by DET-A.Collins at DET 6. A.Collins to DET 6 for no gain (B.Favre).
- Detroit Lions (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) C.Batch pass to J.Morton for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
B.Favre led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 45 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · -0.04 EPA/play · -2.00 total EPA
- C.Batch (Detroit Lions) · 22 dropbacks · 40.9% completion · -0.10 EPA/play · -2.29 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.092 | -0.021 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.4% | 35.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.044 | +0.007 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.199 | -0.222 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.021 | +0.092 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.9% | 64.6% |
By the numbers
Detroit Lions held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Detroit Lions: 14 drives, -1.57 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 13 drives, -9.08 total EPA, 3 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.
- D. Sloan (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.
- Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 56:02 · DET 27 · Score 3-0
(11:02) R.Longwell 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · GB 45 · Score 3-6
(15:00) C.Batch pass to J.Morton for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 44:53 · GB 2 · Score 3-7
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 40:33 · GB 74 · Score 3-13
(10:33) C.Batch pass to D.Sloan for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. This is Sloan's longest career TD reception, his previous long TD was 33 yards. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 39:49 · GB 2 · Score 3-14
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 30:21 · DET 6 · Score 6-14
(:21) R.Longwell 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck. - Green Bay Packers Safety (+2) — Q4 15:00 · GB 87 · Score 8-14
(15:00) J.Jett Aborted. A.Aldridge FUMBLES at DET 13, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 14:57 · DET 2 · Score 14-14
(14:57) D.Levens right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 12:25 · DET 2 · Score 15-14
R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 11:04 · GB 1 · Score 15-20
(11:04) C.Batch right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 7:57 · GB 29 · Score 15-23
(7:57) J.Hanson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
The Detroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers 23-15 in Week 2, 1999 on 1999-09-19.
What was the final score of Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
The final score was Green Bay Packers 15, Detroit Lions 23 (GB 15-23 DET) in Week 2, 1999 on 1999-09-19.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 3, Detroit Lions 0; Q2: Green Bay Packers 3, Detroit Lions 14; Q4: Green Bay Packers 9, Detroit Lions 9; Final: Green Bay Packers 15, Detroit Lions 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 45:00) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 40:33) Green Bay Packers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 14:57) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 11:04) Green Bay Packers field goal — unlisted player (Q1 56:02, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 30:21, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — unlisted player (Q4 7:57, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 44.4% completion, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -2.00 total passing EPA. C. Batch (Detroit Lions), 40.9% completion, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -2.29 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
D. Sloan (Detroit Lions) led the game in total EPA with +6.21 on receiving plays. across 1 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.21 EPA): (10:33) C.Batch pass to D.Sloan for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. This is Sloan's longest career TD reception, his previous long TD was 33 yards.. The biggest win-probability swing was +42.2%.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
Detroit Lions
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
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