Game story
In Week 11 of the 2012 NFL season on 2012-11-18, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Detroit Lions, pulling away with a 24–20 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Stafford (Detroit Lions) paced the passing game, with -13.54 total EPA, and -14.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Johnson (Detroit Lions) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.91 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-32.5% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Detroit Lions changed the game: (8:46) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle intended for 85-T.Scheffler INTERCEPTED by 43-M.Jennings at GB 28. 43-M.Jennings for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-9-M.Stafford, Low Block, 15 yard
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 0 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 24 |
| Detroit Lions | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +7.91 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 2 J. Finley · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.01 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.00 EPA/play
- 3 J. Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.85 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 4 R. Broyles · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.33 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 5 D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.18 EPA/play
- 6 W. Heller · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.37 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
- 7 R. Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +1.19 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 8 A. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +0.91 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Johnson — DET · Receiving
C. Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+7.91) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Detroit Lions's efficiency. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.72 EPA per play.
The signature play (-9.01 EPA) came from Detroit Lions: (8:46) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle intended for 85-T.Scheffler INTERCEPTED by 43-M.Jennings at GB 28. 43-M.Jennings for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-9-M.Stafford, Low Block, 15 yards, enforced between
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Green Bay Packers — J. Finley (A. Rodgers pass)
- Detroit Lions — M. Leshoure
- Green Bay Packers — M. Jennings
- Detroit Lions — C. Johnson (M. Stafford pass)
- Green Bay Packers — R. Cobb (A. Rodgers pass)
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — J. Hanson
- Detroit Lions — J. Hanson
- 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: Detroit Lions won the period 3–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 12 (Q1 49:29) — (4:29) 4-J.Hanson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 20 (Q2 44:03) — (14:03) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 88-J.Finley for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 43:56) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q2 38:16); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 38:06) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 44 (Q3 23:46); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 23:31) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 25 (Q3 18:07) — (3:07) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 18:01) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 9 (Q4 4:25) — (4:25) 4-J.Hanson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 22 (Q4 2:02) — (2:02) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 18-R.Cobb for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 1:55) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 21 (Q4 0:24) — (:24) 2-M.Crosby 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 23:46) — (8:46) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle intended for 85-T.Scheffler INTERCEPTED by 43-M.Jennings at GB 28. 43-M.Jennings for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-9-M.Stafford, Low Block, 15 yard
- Detroit Lions (Q4 1:31) — (1:31) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete deep right to 85-T.Scheffler (22-J.McMillian).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 8:41) — (8:41) 2-M.Crosby 38 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle intended for 18-R.Cobb INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Lacey at DET 23. 21-J.Lacey to DET 33 for 10 yards (30-J.Kuhn).
- Detroit Lions (Q2 32:25) — (2:25) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 16-T.Young INTERCEPTED by 29-C.Hayward [79-R.Pickett] at GB 28. 29-C.Hayward to GB 48 for 20 yards (77-G.Cherilus). Penalty on DET-71-R.Reiff, Offensi
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 23:46) — (8:46) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle intended for 85-T.Scheffler INTERCEPTED by 43-M.Jennings at GB 28. 43-M.Jennings for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-9-M.Stafford, Low Block, 15 yard
- Detroit Lions (Q2 32:25) — (2:25) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 16-T.Young INTERCEPTED by 29-C.Hayward [79-R.Pickett] at GB 28. 29-C.Hayward to GB 48 for 20 yards (77-G.Cherilus). Penalty on DET-71-R.Reiff, Offensi
- Detroit Lions (Q1 51:44) — (6:44) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 81-C.Johnson to GB 18 for 53 yards (22-J.McMillian).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 8:41) — (8:41) 2-M.Crosby 38 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
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 · 34.7% completion · -14.5% CPOE · -0.28 EPA/play · -13.54 total EPA
- A.Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 35 dropbacks · 54.3% completion · +3.5% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +0.91 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.098 | -0.160 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.4% | 39.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.026 | -0.276 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.072 | -0.027 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.160 | +0.098 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.9% | 56.6% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.10 vs -0.16), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Detroit Lions: 13 drives, -13.88 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, -8.14 total EPA, 3 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- C. Johnson (Detroit Lions) 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.
- Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 49:29 · GB 12 · Score 0-3
(4:29) 4-J.Hanson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 44:03 · DET 20 · Score 6-3
(14:03) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 88-J.Finley for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 43:56 · DET 2 · Score 7-3
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 38:16 · GB 1 · Score 7-9
(8:16) 25-M.Leshoure up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 38:06 · GB 2 · Score 7-10
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 23:46 · GB 44 · Score 13-10
(8:46) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle intended for 85-T.Scheffler INTERCEPTED by 43-M.Jennings at GB 28. 43-M.Jennings for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 23:31 · DET 2 · Score 14-10
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 18:07 · GB 25 · Score 14-16
(3:07) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 18:01 · GB 2 · Score 14-17
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 4:25 · GB 9 · Score 14-20
(4:25) 4-J.Hanson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 2:02 · DET 22 · Score 20-20
(2:02) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 18-R.Cobb for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 1:55 · DET 2 · Score 21-20
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 0:24 · DET 21 · Score 24-20
(:24) 2-M.Crosby 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 24-20 in Week 11, 2012 on 2012-11-18.
What was the final score of Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
The final score was Green Bay Packers 24, Detroit Lions 20 (GB 24-20 DET) in Week 11, 2012 on 2012-11-18.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 0, Detroit Lions 3; Q2: Green Bay Packers 7, Detroit Lions 7; Q3: Green Bay Packers 7, Detroit Lions 7; Q4: Green Bay Packers 10, Detroit Lions 3; Final: Green Bay Packers 24, Detroit Lions 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Finley (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 44:03) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Leshoure (Q2 38:16) Green Bay Packers touchdown — M. Jennings (Q3 23:46) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 18:07) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Cobb (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 2:02) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q1 49:29, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q4 4:25, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 0:24, 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?
M. Stafford (Detroit Lions), 34.7% completion, -14.5% CPOE, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -13.54 total passing EPA. A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 54.3% completion, +3.5% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +0.91 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
C. Johnson (Detroit Lions) led the game in total EPA with +7.91 on receiving plays. across 11 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-9.01 EPA): (8:46) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle intended for 85-T.Scheffler INTERCEPTED by 43-M.Jennings at GB 28. 43-M.Jennings for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-9-M.Stafford. The biggest win-probability swing was -32.5%.
Was Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Green Bay Packers won 24-20 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 6-3 Now 7-3 W
Detroit Lions
Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L
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