Quick answer
- Winner
- Detroit Lions
- Final score
- Detroit Lions 31–23 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- Green Bay Packers 0–24 Detroit Lions at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Aaron Rodgers
- Top passer
- Aaron Rodgers
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:47) 6-S.Martin punts 39 yards to GB 13, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 20-K.King MUFFS catch, R…
- Game date
- 2018-10-07
Game summary
The Detroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers 31–23 on 2018-10-07. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +16.04 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Green Bay Packers | 0 | 0 | 14 | 9 | 0 | 23 |
 Detroit Lions | 14 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
GBGreen Bay Packers(10:34) 66-J.Dahl reported in as eligible. 29-L.Blount up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(1:10) 29-L.Blount left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. PENALTY on GB-20-K.King, Roughing the Kicker, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(14:52) 5-M.Prater 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(:20) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 11-M.Jones for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-K.Clark].
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(9:45) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 83-M.Valdes-Scantling for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Rodgers pass to 30-J.Williams is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(1:19) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 84-L.Kendricks for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [27-G.Quin].
(13:00) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 19-K.Golladay for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(9:07) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(:07) 2-M.Crosby 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
DETDetroit LionsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 10:34TD LBL. BlountPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 1
- Score
- 0-6
(10:34) 66-J.Dahl reported in as eligible. 29-L.Blount up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 10:30XP Points+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 0-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 1:10TD LBL. BlountPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 1
- Score
- 0-13
(1:10) 29-L.Blount left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 1:06XP Points+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 0-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. PENALTY on GB-20-K.King, Roughing the Kicker, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 14:52FG Points+3
- Yard line
- GB 21
- Score
- 0-17
(14:52) 5-M.Prater 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:20TD Marcus JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 8
- Score
- 0-23
(:20) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 11-M.Jones for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-K.Clark].
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:15XP Points+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 0-24
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 9:45TD Marquez Valdes-ScantlingPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 3
- Score
- 6-24
(9:45) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 83-M.Valdes-Scantling for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 9:40Safety Aaron RodgersPoints+2
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 8-24
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Rodgers pass to 30-J.Williams is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 1:19TD LKL. KendricksPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 1
- Score
- 14-24
(1:19) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 84-L.Kendricks for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [27-G.Quin].
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 13:00TD KGK. GolladayPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 5
- Score
- 14-30
(13:00) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 19-K.Golladay for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 12:55XP Points+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 14-31
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 9:07TD Davante AdamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 12
- Score
- 20-31
(9:07) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 0:07FG Maxx CrosbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 23
- Score
- 23-31
(:07) 2-M.Crosby 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +16.04 total EPA · 62 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 2Davante Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +13.51 total EPA · 12 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
- 3K. Golladay · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +9.02 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 4
Matthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +5.00 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play - 5E. St.Brown · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.65 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 6G. Tate · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.02 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 7Marcus Jones · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.83 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 8Jimmy Graham · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.58 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Aaron Rodgers — GB · Passing
Aaron Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+16.04) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 62 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.
Aaron Rodgers's top snap (+4.86 EPA): (11:35) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 17-D.Adams pushed ob at DET 22 for 17 yards (27-G.Quin). Penalty on DET-23-D.Slay, Defensive Holding, declined.
Biggest single play (+6.82 EPA): Sam Martin — (10:47) 6-S.Martin punts 39 yards to GB 13, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 20-K.King MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by DET-39-J.Agnew at GB 1. The Replay Official reviewed the kick touched ruling, and the play was Uph
Quarterback report card
Aaron Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 62 dropbacks · 51.6% completion · -2.6% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +16.04 total EPA
- Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 34 dropbacks · 41.2% completion · -13.7% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +5.00 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.021 | +0.060 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.0% | 34.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.259 | +0.147 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.023 | -0.122 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.060 | +0.021 |
| Defensive success rate | 65.5% | 57.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Detroit Lions held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: -0.02 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: +0.06 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 12 drives, +5.08 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, -1.92 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — L. Blount
- Detroit Lions — L. Blount
- Detroit Lions — Marcus Jones (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Marquez Valdes-Scantling (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — L. Kendricks (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Detroit Lions — K. Golladay (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Davante Adams (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — Matt Prater
- Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 14–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q1 10:34) — (10:34) 66-J.Dahl reported in as eligible. 29-L.Blount up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 10:30) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q1 1:10) — (1:10) 29-L.Blount left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 1:06).
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 21 (Q2 14:52) — (14:52) 5-M.Prater 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 8 (Q2 0:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 11-M.Jones for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-K.Clark].; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 0:15) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 3 (Q3 9:45) — (9:45) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 83-M.Valdes-Scantling for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers registered a safety from the DET 2 (Q3 9:40) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Rodgers pass to 30-J.Williams is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q3 1:19) — (1:19) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 84-L.Kendricks for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [27-G.Quin]..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 9–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 5 (Q4 13:00) — (13:00) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 19-K.Golladay for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 12:55) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 12 (Q4 9:07) — (9:07) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 23 (Q4 0:07) — (:07) 2-M.Crosby 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 10:47) — (10:47) 6-S.Martin punts 39 yards to GB 13, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 20-K.King MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by DET-39-J.Agnew at GB 1. The Replay Official reviewed the kick touched ruling, and the play was Uph
- Detroit Lions (Q1 2:41) — (2:41) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 19-K.Golladay to GB 5 for 60 yards (37-J.Jackson).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 3:26) — (3:26) 2-M.Crosby 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 8:54) — (8:54) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep right to 19-E.St. Brown. PENALTY on DET-31-T.Tabor, Defensive Pass Interference, 21 yards, enforced at GB 17 - No Play.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 14:49) — (14:49) 33-K.Johnson left end pushed ob at DET 45 for 16 yards (38-T.Williams).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 10:47) — (10:47) 6-S.Martin punts 39 yards to GB 13, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 20-K.King MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by DET-39-J.Agnew at GB 1. The Replay Official reviewed the kick touched ruling, and the play was Uph
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 11:35) — (11:35) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 17-D.Adams pushed ob at DET 22 for 17 yards (27-G.Quin). Penalty on DET-23-D.Slay, Defensive Holding, declined.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 3:26) — (3:26) 2-M.Crosby 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 0:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 14 for -3 yards (95-R.Okwara). FUMBLES (95-R.Okwara) [95-R.Okwara], RECOVERED by DET-42-D.Kennard at GB 22. 42-D.Kennard to GB 22 for no gain (74-B.Bell).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 10:34 · GB 1 · Score 0-6
(10:34) 66-J.Dahl reported in as eligible. 29-L.Blount up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 10:30 · GB 15 · Score 0-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 1:10 · GB 1 · Score 0-13
(1:10) 29-L.Blount left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 1:06 · GB 15 · Score 0-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. PENALTY on GB-20-K.King, Roughing the Kicker, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 14:52 · GB 21 · Score 0-17
(14:52) 5-M.Prater 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 0:20 · GB 8 · Score 0-23
(:20) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 11-M.Jones for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-K.Clark]. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 0:15 · GB 15 · Score 0-24
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 9:45 · DET 3 · Score 6-24
(9:45) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 83-M.Valdes-Scantling for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers Safety (+2) — Q3 9:40 · DET 2 · Score 8-24
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Rodgers pass to 30-J.Williams is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 1:19 · DET 1 · Score 14-24
(1:19) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 84-L.Kendricks for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [27-G.Quin]. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 13:00 · GB 5 · Score 14-30
(13:00) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 19-K.Golladay for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 12:55 · GB 15 · Score 14-31
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 9:07 · DET 12 · Score 20-31
(9:07) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 0:07 · DET 23 · Score 23-31
(:07) 2-M.Crosby 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Matthew Stafford (DET) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions on 2018-10-07?
The Detroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers 31-23 in Week 5, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 0, Detroit Lions 14; Q2: Green Bay Packers 0, Detroit Lions 10; Q3: Green Bay Packers 14, Detroit Lions 0; Q4: Green Bay Packers 9, Detroit Lions 7; Final: Green Bay Packers 23, Detroit Lions 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions touchdown — L. Blount (Q1 10:34) Detroit Lions touchdown — L. Blount (Q1 1:10) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Jones (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 0:20) Green Bay Packers touchdown — M. Valdes-Scantling (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 9:45) Green Bay Packers touchdown — L. Kendricks (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 1:19) Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Golladay (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 13:00) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 9:07) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q2 14:52, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 0:07, 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?
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 51.6% completion, -2.6% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +16.04 total passing EPA. Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 41.2% completion, -13.7% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +5.00 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.04 total EPA on Passing plays. across 62 snaps. Their top snap (+4.86 EPA): (11:35) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 17-D.Adams pushed ob at DET 22 for 17 yards (27-G.Quin). Penalty on DET-23-D.Slay, Defensive Holding, declined..
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
Detroit Lions
Entered 1-3 Now 2-3 W
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