Game story
In Week 1 of the 2005 NFL season on 2005-09-11, the Detroit Lions took care of business against the Green Bay Packers, pulling away with a 17–3 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 7 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with -10.27 total EPA.
On the individual side, D. Driver (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.07 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-12.1% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Green Bay Packers changed the game: (13:31) 4-B.Favre sacked at GB 44 for -1 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by DET-98-K.Edwards at GB 44. 98-K.Edwards to GB 34 for 10 yards (79-W.Whitticker).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Detroit Lions | 7 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +7.07 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play
- 2 M. Pollard · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.81 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
- 3 J. Harrington · Detroit Lions · Passing · +4.00 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 4 K. Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.36 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play
- 5 M. Williams · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.64 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.64 EPA/play
- 6 C. Rogers · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.12 EPA/play
- 7 J. Walker · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.63 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 8 B. Franks · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.41 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Driver — GB · Receiving
D. Driver posted the highest total EPA (+7.07) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Green Bay Packers's efficiency. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.77 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.52 EPA) came from Green Bay Packers: (13:31) 4-B.Favre sacked at GB 44 for -1 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by DET-98-K.Edwards at GB 44. 98-K.Edwards to GB 34 for 10 yards (79-W.Whitticker).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — M. Pollard (J. Harrington pass)
- Detroit Lions — M. Williams (J. Harrington pass)
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell
- 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 9 (Q1 50:02) — (5:02) 3-J.Harrington pass to 81-M.Pollard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 49:56) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 32 (Q2 33:04) — (3:04) 8-R.Longwell 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander..
The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 3–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 3 (Q3 23:37) — (8:37) 4-J.Hanson 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q4 4:17) — (4:17) 3-J.Harrington pass to 88-M.Williams for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-94-K.Gbaja-Biamila, Defensive Offside, declined.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 4:13) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 28:31) — (13:31) 4-B.Favre sacked at GB 44 for -1 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by DET-98-K.Edwards at GB 44. 98-K.Edwards to GB 34 for 10 yards (79-W.Whitticker).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 7:44) — (7:44) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 89-R.Ferguson INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Kennedy at DET 41. 26-K.Kennedy to DET 41 for no gain. FUMBLES, recovered by DET-42-T.Holt at DET 42. 42-T.Holt to DET 42 for no ga
- Detroit Lions (Q1 52:32) — (7:32) 3-J.Harrington pass to 85-K.Johnson pushed ob at GB 36 for 25 yards (20-M.Roman). Penalty on GB-28-A.Carroll, Defensive Holding, declined.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 26:06) — (11:06) 3-J.Harrington pass to 81-M.Pollard to GB 13 for 15 yards (56-N.Barnett; 24-J.Thomas).
- Detroit Lions (Q2 30:34) — (:34) (Shotgun) 3-J.Harrington sacked at DET 46 for -7 yards (74-A.Kampman).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 28:31) — (13:31) 4-B.Favre sacked at GB 44 for -1 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by DET-98-K.Edwards at GB 44. 98-K.Edwards to GB 34 for 10 yards (79-W.Whitticker).
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 41:41) — (11:41) (Field Goal formation) 11-B.Sander right end to DET 15 for -11 yards (25-F.Bryant). FUMBLES (25-F.Bryant), and recovers at DET 15. 11-B.Sander to DET 15 for no gain (25-F.Bryant).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 7:44) — (7:44) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 89-R.Ferguson INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Kennedy at DET 41. 26-K.Kennedy to DET 41 for no gain. FUMBLES, recovered by DET-42-T.Holt at DET 42. 42-T.Holt to DET 42 for no ga
- Detroit Lions (Q4 4:17) — (4:17) 3-J.Harrington pass to 88-M.Williams for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-94-K.Gbaja-Biamila, Defensive Offside, declined.
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) · 51 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · -0.20 EPA/play · -10.27 total EPA
- J.Harrington (Detroit Lions) · 35 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · +0.11 EPA/play · +4.00 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.192 | -0.039 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.5% | 44.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.201 | +0.114 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.482 | -0.277 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.039 | +0.192 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.1% | 56.5% |
By the numbers
Detroit Lions held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.19), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Detroit Lions: 12 drives, -3.04 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, -16.34 total EPA, 1 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. Driver (Green Bay Packers) 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 50:02 · GB 9 · Score 0-6
(5:02) 3-J.Harrington pass to 81-M.Pollard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 49:56 · GB 2 · Score 0-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 33:04 · DET 32 · Score 3-7
(3:04) 8-R.Longwell 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 23:37 · GB 3 · Score 3-10
(8:37) 4-J.Hanson 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 4:17 · GB 3 · Score 3-16
(4:17) 3-J.Harrington pass to 88-M.Williams for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-94-K.Gbaja-Biamila, Defensive Offside, declined. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 4:13 · GB 2 · Score 3-17
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
The Detroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers 17-3 in Week 1, 2005 on 2005-09-11.
What was the final score of Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
The final score was Green Bay Packers 3, Detroit Lions 17 (GB 3-17 DET) in Week 1, 2005 on 2005-09-11.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 0, Detroit Lions 7; Q2: Green Bay Packers 3, Detroit Lions 0; Q3: Green Bay Packers 0, Detroit Lions 3; Q4: Green Bay Packers 0, Detroit Lions 7; Final: Green Bay Packers 3, Detroit Lions 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Pollard (J. Harrington pass) (Q1 50:02) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Williams (J. Harrington pass) (Q4 4:17) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 33:04, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q3 23:37, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 52.9% completion, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -10.27 total passing EPA. J. Harrington (Detroit Lions), 42.9% completion, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +4.00 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
D. Driver (Green Bay Packers) led the game in total EPA with +7.07 on receiving plays. across 4 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.52 EPA): (13:31) 4-B.Favre sacked at GB 44 for -1 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by DET-98-K.Edwards at GB 44. 98-K.Edwards to GB 34 for 10 yards (79-W.Whitticker).. The biggest win-probability swing was -12.1%.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Now 0-1 L
Detroit Lions
Now 1-0 W
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