Game story
In Week 3 of the 2014 NFL season on 2014-09-21, the Detroit Lions took care of business against the Green Bay Packers, pulling away with a 19–7 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Stafford (Detroit Lions) paced the passing game, with +1.81 total EPA, and -0.9% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Johnson (Detroit Lions) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.46 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-21.1% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Green Bay Packers changed the game: (12:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 27-E.Lacy left tackle to GB 40 for no gain (98-N.Fairley). FUMBLES (98-N.Fairley), RECOVERED by DET-26-D.Carey at GB 40. 26-D.Carey for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Detroit Lions | 7 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.46 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 2 A. Quarless · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.13 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 3 R. Bush · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.38 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 4 M. Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +1.81 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 5 G. Tate · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.78 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 6 R. Bush · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +1.64 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 7 J. Starks · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +1.37 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 8 J. Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +0.93 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.13 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 (+5.46) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Detroit Lions's efficiency. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.55 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.36 EPA) came from Green Bay Packers: (12:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 27-E.Lacy left tackle to GB 40 for no gain (98-N.Fairley). FUMBLES (98-N.Fairley), RECOVERED by DET-26-D.Carey at GB 40. 26-D.Carey for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — E. Lacy
- Green Bay Packers — A. Quarless (A. Rodgers pass)
- Detroit Lions — R. Bush
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — N. Freese
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 60 (Q1 57:13); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 57:02) — 3-N.Freese extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 10 (Q1 45:43) — (:43) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 81-A.Quarless for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 45:39) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 5–0. Detroit Lions registered a safety from the DET 99 (Q2 43:26) — (13:26) 27-E.Lacy right tackle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (54-D.Levy).; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 12 (Q2 36:21) — (6:21) 3-N.Freese 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 26 (Q4 10:47) — (10:47) (Shotgun) 21-R.Bush left end for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 10:40) — 3-N.Freese extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 57:13) — (12:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 27-E.Lacy left tackle to GB 40 for no gain (98-N.Fairley). FUMBLES (98-N.Fairley), RECOVERED by DET-26-D.Carey at GB 40. 26-D.Carey for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 30:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 10-C.Fuller to GB 23 for 52 yards (42-M.Burnett).
- Detroit Lions (Q3 20:45) — (5:45) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford sacked at GB 13 for -6 yards (56-J.Peppers). FUMBLES (56-J.Peppers) [56-J.Peppers], RECOVERED by GB-56-J.Peppers at GB 13. 56-J.Peppers to GB 13 for no gain (9-M.Stafford
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 45:43) — (:43) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 81-A.Quarless for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 3-N.Freese 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 57:13) — (12:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 27-E.Lacy left tackle to GB 40 for no gain (98-N.Fairley). FUMBLES (98-N.Fairley), RECOVERED by DET-26-D.Carey at GB 40. 26-D.Carey for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 20:45) — (5:45) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford sacked at GB 13 for -6 yards (56-J.Peppers). FUMBLES (56-J.Peppers) [56-J.Peppers], RECOVERED by GB-56-J.Peppers at GB 13. 56-J.Peppers to GB 13 for no gain (9-M.Stafford
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 6:59) — (6:59) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep right to 87-J.Nelson.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 48:55) — (3:55) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left intended for 10-C.Fuller INTERCEPTED by 21-H.Clinton-Dix at GB 17. 21-H.Clinton-Dix to GB 26 for 9 yards (35-J.Bell). PENALTY on DET-35-J.Bell, Low Block,
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) · 40 dropbacks · 55.0% completion · -0.9% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.81 total EPA
- A.Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 31 dropbacks · 51.6% completion · -6.6% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.16 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.245 | -0.064 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.9% | 43.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.038 | +0.045 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.534 | -0.110 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.064 | +0.245 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.0% | 59.1% |
By the numbers
Detroit Lions held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.24), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Detroit Lions: 10 drives, -5.50 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 9 drives, -16.14 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.
- C. Johnson (Detroit Lions) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- A. Rodgers (GB) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 57:13 · DET 60 · Score 0-6
(12:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 27-E.Lacy left tackle to GB 40 for no gain (98-N.Fairley). FUMBLES (98-N.Fairley), RECOVERED by DET-26-D.Carey at GB 40. 26-D.Carey - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 57:02 · GB 2 · Score 0-7
3-N.Freese extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 45:43 · DET 10 · Score 6-7
(:43) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 81-A.Quarless for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 45:39 · DET 2 · Score 7-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Detroit Lions Safety (+2) — Q2 43:26 · DET 99 · Score 7-9
(13:26) 27-E.Lacy right tackle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (54-D.Levy). - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 36:21 · GB 12 · Score 7-12
(6:21) 3-N.Freese 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 10:47 · GB 26 · Score 7-18
(10:47) (Shotgun) 21-R.Bush left end for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 10:40 · GB 2 · Score 7-19
3-N.Freese extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
The Detroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers 19-7 in Week 3, 2014 on 2014-09-21.
What was the final score of Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
The final score was Green Bay Packers 7, Detroit Lions 19 (GB 7-19 DET) in Week 3, 2014 on 2014-09-21.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 7, Detroit Lions 7; Q2: Green Bay Packers 0, Detroit Lions 5; Q4: Green Bay Packers 0, Detroit Lions 7; Final: Green Bay Packers 7, Detroit Lions 19.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions touchdown — E. Lacy (Q1 57:13) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Quarless (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 45:43) Detroit Lions touchdown — R. Bush (Q4 10:47) Detroit Lions field goal — N. Freese (Q2 36:21, 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?
M. Stafford (Detroit Lions), 55.0% completion, -0.9% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.81 total passing EPA. A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 51.6% completion, -6.6% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.16 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 +5.46 on receiving plays. across 10 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.36 EPA): (12:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 27-E.Lacy left tackle to GB 40 for no gain (98-N.Fairley). FUMBLES (98-N.Fairley), RECOVERED by DET-26-D.Carey at GB 40. 26-D.Carey for 40 yards, TOUCH. The biggest win-probability swing was -21.1%.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
Detroit Lions
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
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