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NFL · Week 2 · September 14, 2008 · 12 min read

Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions: 2008 Week 2 Recap

Packers defeat Lions 48–25 in Week 2

Gary Jennings led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 48–25 Week 2 finish.

Green Bay Packers 48 2–0 Winner
Final 48–25
Detroit Lions 25 0–2
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
48–25
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 21–3 Detroit Lions
Top passer
J. Kitna
FantasyHQ MVP
Gary Jennings
Game date
September 14, 2008

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Gary Jennings
    Gary Jennings 6 REC · 167 YDS +14.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Aaron Rodgers
    Aaron Rodgers 24/42 · 349 YDS · 3 TD +14.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Justin Jones
    Justin Jones 4 REC · 29 YDS · 1 TD +6.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • Cornelius Johnson
    Cornelius Johnson 6 REC · 129 YDS · 2 TD +11.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Ryan Williams
    Ryan Williams 3 REC · 48 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Fitzsimmons 3 REC · 32 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 48–25 Detroit Lions
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 21–3 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Gary Jennings
Top passer
J. Kitna
Biggest EPA play
(3:14) (Shotgun) 8-J.Kitna pass short right intended for 87-M.Furrey INTERCEPTED by 21-C.W…
Game date
2008-09-14

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 48–25 on 2008-09-14. Gary Jennings posted a game-high +14.33 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 40 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Green Bay Packers714324048
Detroit Lions03616025

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

GBGreen Bay Packers
DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

22 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 2:14TD
    Justin Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 9
    Score
    6-0

    (2:14) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 89-J.Jones for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 2:06XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    7-0

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.

  3. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 11:11TD
    DDD. Driver

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    13-0

    (11:11) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 80-D.Driver for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 11:07XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    14-0

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.

  5. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 6:53TD
    Jack Nelson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 29
    Score
    20-0

    (6:53) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 87-J.Nelson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 6:47XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    21-0

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.

  7. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 0:17FG
    Jake Hanson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 20
    Score
    21-3

    (:17) 4-J.Hanson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  8. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 11:32FG
    Jake Hanson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 31
    Score
    21-6

    (11:32) 4-J.Hanson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  9. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 8:20FG
    Jake Hanson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 35
    Score
    21-9

    (8:20) 4-J.Hanson 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  10. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 2:32FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 7
    Score
    24-9

    (2:32) 2-M.Crosby 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.

  11. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 13:25TD
    Cornelius Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 38
    Score
    24-15

    (13:25) 8-J.Kitna pass deep right to 81-C.Johnson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 13:17XP
    Jake Hanson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    24-16

    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  13. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 11:44Safety
    DFD. Frost

    Points+2

    Yard line
    DET 86
    Score
    24-18

    (11:44) (Punt formation) 6-D.Frost FUMBLES (Aborted) at GB 0, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.

  14. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 7:51TD
    Cornelius Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 47
    Score
    24-24

    (7:51) (Shotgun) 8-J.Kitna pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 7:41XP
    Jake Hanson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    24-25

    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  16. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 5:21FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 21
    Score
    27-25

    (5:21) 2-M.Crosby 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.

  17. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 3:37TD
    Brennan Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 19
    Score
    33-25

    (3:37) 32-B.Jackson right end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  18. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 3:31XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    34-25

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.

  19. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 3:14TD
    Craig Woodson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 60
    Score
    40-25

    (3:14) (Shotgun) 8-J.Kitna pass short right intended for 87-M.Furrey INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at DET 41. 21-C.Woodson for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  20. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 3:09XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    41-25

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.

  21. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 2:15TD
    Nico Collins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 69
    Score
    47-25

    (2:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-J.Kitna pass short middle intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 36-N.Collins at DET 42. 36-N.Collins for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  22. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 2:07XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    48-25

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Gary JenningsGary Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +14.33 total EPA · 6 snaps · +2.39 EPA/play
  2. 2Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +14.00 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  3. 3Cornelius JohnsonCornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +10.97 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.83 EPA/play
  4. 4Justin JonesJustin Jones · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.37 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
  5. 5D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.89 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
  6. 6Brennan JacksonBrennan Jackson · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +4.87 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
  7. 7Jack NelsonJack Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.67 EPA/play
  8. 8Ryan WilliamsRyan Williams · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.14 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Gary Jennings

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Gary Jennings — GB · Receiving

Gary Jennings posted the highest total EPA (+14.33) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +2.39 EPA per play.

Gary Jennings's top snap (+4.80 EPA): (6:35) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings pushed ob at DET 23 for 60 yards (27-D.Bullocks).

Biggest single play (-8.70 EPA): J. Kitna — (3:14) (Shotgun) 8-J.Kitna pass short right intended for 87-M.Furrey INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at DET 41. 21-C.Woodson for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

J. Kitna led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • J. Kitna (Detroit Lions) · 50 dropbacks · 42.0% completion · -11.4% CPOE · -0.46 EPA/play · -23.16 total EPA
  • Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 42 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +2.1% CPOE · +0.33 EPA/play · +14.00 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatGreen Bay PackersDetroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play+0.063-0.263
Offensive success rate44.6%42.9%
Pass EPA/play+0.333-0.509
Rush EPA/play-0.055-0.182
Defensive EPA/play+0.263-0.063
Defensive success rate57.1%55.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.26), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Green Bay Packers: +0.06 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: -0.26 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: 15 drives, -23.94 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Green Bay Packers: 16 drives, +5.82 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Justin JonesGreen Bay Packers — Justin Jones (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q1 2:14)
  • Green Bay Packers — D. Driver (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q2 11:11)
  • Jack NelsonGreen Bay Packers — Jack Nelson (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q2 6:53)
  • Cornelius JohnsonDetroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (J. Kitna pass) (Q4 13:25)
  • Cornelius JohnsonDetroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (J. Kitna pass) (Q4 7:51)
  • Brennan JacksonGreen Bay Packers — Brennan Jackson (Q4 3:37)
  • Craig WoodsonGreen Bay Packers — Craig Woodson (Q4 3:14)
  • Nico CollinsGreen Bay Packers — Nico Collins (Q4 2:15)

Field goals

  • Jake HansonDetroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q2 0:17)
  • Jake HansonDetroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q3 11:32)
  • Jake HansonDetroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q3 8:20)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q3 2:32)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q4 5:21)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 9 (Q1 2:14) — (2:14) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 89-J.Jones for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 2:06) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost..

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–3. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q2 11:11) — (11:11) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 80-D.Driver for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 11:07) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 29 (Q2 6:53) — (6:53) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 87-J.Nelson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 6:47) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 20 (Q2 0:17) — (:17) 4-J.Hanson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..

The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 6–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 31 (Q3 11:32) — (11:32) 4-J.Hanson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 35 (Q3 8:20) — (8:20) 4-J.Hanson 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 7 (Q3 2:32) — (2:32) 2-M.Crosby 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 24–16. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 38 (Q4 13:25) — (13:25) 8-J.Kitna pass deep right to 81-C.Johnson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 13:17) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions registered a safety from the DET 86 (Q4 11:44) — (11:44) (Punt formation) 6-D.Frost FUMBLES (Aborted) at GB 0, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 47 (Q4 7:51) — (7:51) (Shotgun) 8-J.Kitna pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 7:41) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 21 (Q4 5:21) — (5:21) 2-M.Crosby 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 19 (Q4 3:37) — (3:37) 32-B.Jackson right end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 3:31) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 60 (Q4 3:14); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 3:09) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 69 (Q4 2:15); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 2:07) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Detroit Lions (Q4 7:51) — (7:51) (Shotgun) 8-J.Kitna pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +26.5% · EPA +4.14]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 6:35) — (6:35) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings pushed ob at DET 23 for 60 yards (27-D.Bullocks). [WPA +24.3% · EPA +4.80]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 5:17) — (5:17) 8-J.Kitna pass deep right intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at DET 40. 21-C.Woodson to DET 40 for no gain (81-C.Johnson). [WPA -22.9% · EPA -3.92]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 14:02) — (14:02) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 85-G.Jennings to DET 20 for 62 yards (27-D.Bullocks). [WPA +11.4% · EPA +4.14]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 5:18) — (5:18) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 89-J.Jones to DET 36 for 8 yards (25-B.Kelly). [WPA +9.6% · EPA +1.89]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Detroit Lions (Q4 3:14) — (3:14) (Shotgun) 8-J.Kitna pass short right intended for 87-M.Furrey INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at DET 41. 21-C.Woodson for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -7.4% · EPA -8.70]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 2:15) — (2:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-J.Kitna pass short middle intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 36-N.Collins at DET 42. 36-N.Collins for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.1% · EPA -8.51]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 9:45) — (9:45) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 29 for -5 yards (99-D.White). FUMBLES (99-D.White), RECOVERED by DET-99-D.White at GB 30. 99-D.White to GB 30 for no gain (76-C.Clifton). [WPA -4.8% · EPA -5.37]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 6:35) — (6:35) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings pushed ob at DET 23 for 60 yards (27-D.Bullocks). [WPA +24.3% · EPA +4.80]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 2:14 · DET 9 · Score 6-0
    (2:14) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 89-J.Jones for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 2:06 · DET 2 · Score 7-0
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
  3. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 11:11 · DET 2 · Score 13-0
    (11:11) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 80-D.Driver for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 11:07 · DET 2 · Score 14-0
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
  5. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 6:53 · DET 29 · Score 20-0
    (6:53) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 87-J.Nelson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 6:47 · DET 2 · Score 21-0
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
  7. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 0:17 · GB 20 · Score 21-3
    (:17) 4-J.Hanson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  8. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 11:32 · GB 31 · Score 21-6
    (11:32) 4-J.Hanson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  9. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 8:20 · GB 35 · Score 21-9
    (8:20) 4-J.Hanson 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  10. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 2:32 · DET 7 · Score 24-9
    (2:32) 2-M.Crosby 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
  11. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 13:25 · GB 38 · Score 24-15
    (13:25) 8-J.Kitna pass deep right to 81-C.Johnson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 13:17 · GB 2 · Score 24-16
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  13. Detroit Lions Safety (+2) — Q4 11:44 · DET 86 · Score 24-18
    (11:44) (Punt formation) 6-D.Frost FUMBLES (Aborted) at GB 0, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.
  14. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 7:51 · GB 47 · Score 24-24
    (7:51) (Shotgun) 8-J.Kitna pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 7:41 · GB 2 · Score 24-25
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  16. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 5:21 · DET 21 · Score 27-25
    (5:21) 2-M.Crosby 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
  17. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 3:37 · DET 19 · Score 33-25
    (3:37) 32-B.Jackson right end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  18. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 3:31 · DET 2 · Score 34-25
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
  19. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 3:14 · GB 60 · Score 40-25
    (3:14) (Shotgun) 8-J.Kitna pass short right intended for 87-M.Furrey INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at DET 41. 21-C.Woodson for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  20. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 3:09 · DET 2 · Score 41-25
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
  21. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 2:15 · GB 69 · Score 47-25
    (2:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-J.Kitna pass short middle intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 36-N.Collins at DET 42. 36-N.Collins for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  22. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 2:07 · DET 2 · Score 48-25
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Green Bay Packers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Gary Jennings (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • J. Kitna (DET) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions on 2008-09-14?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 48-25 in Week 2, 2008.

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

Q1: Green Bay Packers 7, Detroit Lions 0; Q2: Green Bay Packers 14, Detroit Lions 3; Q3: Green Bay Packers 3, Detroit Lions 6; Q4: Green Bay Packers 24, Detroit Lions 16; Final: Green Bay Packers 48, Detroit Lions 25.

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

Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Jones (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 2:14) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Driver (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 11:11) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 6:53) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (J. Kitna pass) (Q4 13:25) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (J. Kitna pass) (Q4 7:51) Green Bay Packers touchdown — B. Jackson (Q4 3:37) Green Bay Packers touchdown — C. Woodson (Q4 3:14) Green Bay Packers touchdown — N. Collins (Q4 2:15) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q2 0:17, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q3 11:32, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q3 8:20, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 2:32, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 5:21, 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?

J. Kitna (Detroit Lions), 42.0% completion, -11.4% CPOE, -0.46 EPA per dropback, -23.16 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 57.1% completion, +2.1% CPOE, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +14.00 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?

Gary Jennings (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.33 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+4.80 EPA): (6:35) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings pushed ob at DET 23 for 60 yards (27-D.Bullocks)..

Season records after this game

Green Bay Packers

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W

Detroit Lions

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L