Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions: 2009 Week 12 Recap

Game story

In Week 12 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-11-26, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Detroit Lions, pulling away with a 34–12 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

M. Stafford (Detroit Lions) paced the passing game, with -23.76 total EPA, and -21.7% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +20.67 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-14.3% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Detroit Lions changed the game: (14:11) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 80-B.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at DET 38. 21-C.Woodson to DET 38 for no gain (80-B.Johnson). Detroit challenged the incomplete pa

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 A. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +20.67 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
2. 2 D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +10.58 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
3. 3 J. Jones · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.54 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
4. 4 G. Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.84 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
5. 5 R. Grant · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
6. 6 J. Finley · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.82 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
7. 7 M. Morris · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.82 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
8. 8 D. Lee · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.67 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Detroit Lions — C. Johnson (M. Stafford pass) (Q1 58:07)
• Green Bay Packers — D. Lee (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 45:00)
• Green Bay Packers — D. Driver (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 21:43)
• Green Bay Packers — J. Jones (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 15:47)
• Green Bay Packers — C. Woodson (Q4 3:55)

Field goals

• Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby (Q2 36:14)
• Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby (Q2 31:03)
• Detroit Lions — J. Hanson (Q4 5:05)

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 1 (Q1 58:07) — (13:07) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 58:04) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 13–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 7 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 86-D.Lee for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 44:54) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 2 (Q2 36:14) — (6:14) 2-M.Crosby 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 7 (Q2 31:03) — (1:03) 2-M.Crosby 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 7 (Q3 21:43) — (6:43) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 80-D.Driver for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [23-K.Hobbs].; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 21:38) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 21 (Q3 15:47) — (:47) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 89-J.Jones for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 15:38) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–5. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 99 (Q4 9:22); Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 4 (Q4 5:05) — (5:05) 4-J.Hanson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 67 (Q4 3:55); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 3:47) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Detroit Lions (Q3 29:11) — (14:11) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 80-B.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at DET 38. 21-C.Woodson to DET 38 for no gain (80-B.Johnson). Detroit challenged the incomplete pa [WPA -14.3% · EPA -4.79]
• Green Bay Packers (Q1 45:13) — (:13) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 80-D.Driver to DET 7 for 68 yards (25-M.White). [WPA +13.2% · EPA +6.03]
• Green Bay Packers (Q3 27:41) — (12:41) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at DET 37 for -6 yards (59-J.Peterson). FUMBLES (59-J.Peterson) [59-J.Peterson], RECOVERED by DET-97-J.Hunter at DET 37. 97-J.Hunter to DET 37 for no gain (71-J.S [WPA -11.4% · EPA -3.64]
• Green Bay Packers (Q2 39:43) — (9:43) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings to DET 47 for 33 yards (41-W.James). [WPA +8.3% · EPA +3.05]
• Detroit Lions (Q2 34:49) — (4:49) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left intended for 86-D.Northcutt INTERCEPTED by 38-T.Williams at GB 40. 38-T.Williams pushed ob at GB 46 for 6 yards (86-D.Northcutt). [WPA -7.8% · EPA -3.31]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Detroit Lions (Q4 3:55) — (3:55) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at DET 38. 21-C.Woodson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -1.1% · EPA -8.53]
• Green Bay Packers (Q1 45:13) — (:13) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 80-D.Driver to DET 7 for 68 yards (25-M.White). [WPA +13.2% · EPA +6.03]
• Green Bay Packers (Q1 60:00) — 4-J.Hanson kicks 71 yards from DET 30 to GB -1. 87-J.Nelson to GB 21 for 22 yards (75-T.McBride). FUMBLES (75-T.McBride), RECOVERED by DET-57-J.Dizon at GB 20. 57-J.Dizon to GB 20 for no gain (87-J.Ne [WPA -7.4% · EPA -4.96]
• Detroit Lions (Q3 29:11) — (14:11) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 80-B.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at DET 38. 21-C.Woodson to DET 38 for no gain (80-B.Johnson). Detroit challenged the incomplete pa [WPA -14.3% · EPA -4.79]

Quarterback report card

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

• M.Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 49 dropbacks · 40.8% completion · -21.7% CPOE · -0.48 EPA/play · -23.76 total EPA
• A.Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 41 dropbacks · 68.3% completion · +6.7% CPOE · +0.50 EPA/play · +20.67 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.30), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Detroit Lions: 14 drives, -25.21 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
• Green Bay Packers: 13 drives, +3.45 total EPA, 6 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.
• M. Stafford (DET) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
• A. Rodgers (GB) 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.

1. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 58:07 · GB 1 · Score 0-6
   (13:07) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 58:04 · GB 2 · Score 0-7
   4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
3. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · DET 7 · Score 6-7
   (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 86-D.Lee for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 44:54 · DET 2 · Score 7-7
   2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
5. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 36:14 · DET 2 · Score 10-7
   (6:14) 2-M.Crosby 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
6. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 31:03 · DET 7 · Score 13-7
   (1:03) 2-M.Crosby 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
7. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 21:43 · DET 7 · Score 19-7
   (6:43) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 80-D.Driver for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [23-K.Hobbs].
8. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 21:38 · DET 2 · Score 20-7
   2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
9. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 15:47 · DET 21 · Score 26-7
   (:47) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 89-J.Jones for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 15:38 · DET 2 · Score 27-7
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
11. Detroit Lions TD (+2) — Q4 9:22 · DET 99 · Score 27-9
    (9:22) 25-R.Grant right end to GB -1 for -2 yards (26-L.Delmas). FUMBLES (26-L.Delmas), RECOVERED by DET-57-J.Dizon at GB -1. TOUCHDOWN. Green Bay challenged th
12. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 5:05 · GB 4 · Score 27-12
    (5:05) 4-J.Hanson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
13. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 3:55 · GB 67 · Score 33-12
    (3:55) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at DET 38. 21-C.Woodson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 3:47 · DET 2 · Score 34-12
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.