Game story
In Week 14 of the 2020 NFL season on 2020-12-13, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Detroit Lions, pulling away with a 31–24 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Stafford (Detroit Lions) paced the passing game, with +10.71 total EPA, and +0.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +23.18 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+16.1% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Green Bay Packers changed the game: (9:33) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 83-M.Valdes-Scantling to DET 21 for 21 yards (24-A.Oruwariye). Penalty on DET-21-T.Walker, Illegal Contact, declined.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 31 |
| Detroit Lions | 7 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +23.18 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 2 M. Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +10.71 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 3 M. Valdes-Scantling · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +10.22 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
- 4 D. Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.28 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 5 R. Tonyan · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.39 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 6 M. Sanu · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.89 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.95 EPA/play
- 7 M. Jones · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.80 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 8 D. Amendola · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.64 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Rodgers — GB · Passing
A. Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+23.18) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Green Bay Packers's efficiency. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.61 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.79 EPA) came from Green Bay Packers: (8:10) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 17-D.Adams for 56 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 — T. Hockenson (M. Stafford pass)
- Green Bay Packers — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — M. Valdes-Scantling (A. Rodgers pass)
- Detroit Lions — D. Swift
- Green Bay Packers — A. Rodgers
- Green Bay Packers — R. Tonyan (A. Rodgers pass)
- Detroit Lions — K. Johnson
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
- Detroit Lions — M. Prater
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 GB 1 (Q1 54:29) — (9:29) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 88-T.Hockenson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 54:24) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 56 (Q1 53:10) — (8:10) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 17-D.Adams for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q1 53:00) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 14 (Q2 44:18) — (14:18) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 83-M.Valdes-Scantling for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 44:11) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q2 31:31); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 31:27) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 6 (Q3 21:19) — (6:19) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 21:11) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 4 (Q4 12:07) — (12:07) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 85-R.Tonyan for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 12:01) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 2 (Q4 6:37) — (6:37) 33-K.Johnson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 6:30) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 39 (Q4 3:35) — (3:35) 2-M.Crosby 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 14 (Q4 1:52) — (1:52) 5-M.Prater 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 24:33) — (9:33) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 83-M.Valdes-Scantling to DET 21 for 21 yards (24-A.Oruwariye). Penalty on DET-21-T.Walker, Illegal Contact, declined.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 53:10) — (8:10) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 17-D.Adams for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 21:19) — (6:19) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 59:20) — (14:20) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 12-M.Sanu to DET 47 for 21 yards (20-K.King).
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 44:18) — (14:18) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 83-M.Valdes-Scantling for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 53:10) — (8:10) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 17-D.Adams for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 24:33) — (9:33) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 83-M.Valdes-Scantling to DET 21 for 21 yards (24-A.Oruwariye). Penalty on DET-21-T.Walker, Illegal Contact, declined.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 21:19) — (6:19) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 59:20) — (14:20) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 12-M.Sanu to DET 47 for 21 yards (20-K.King).
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) · 44 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · +0.2% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +10.71 total EPA
- A.Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 38 dropbacks · 68.4% completion · +10.9% CPOE · +0.61 EPA/play · +23.18 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.259 | +0.133 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.8% | 48.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.610 | +0.196 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.059 | -0.021 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.133 | -0.259 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.2% | 48.2% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.26 vs +0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Detroit Lions: 8 drives, +10.94 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 8 drives, +21.53 total EPA, 5 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.
- A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- 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 TD (+6) — Q1 54:29 · GB 1 · Score 0-6
(9:29) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 88-T.Hockenson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 54:24 · GB 15 · Score 0-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 53:10 · DET 56 · Score 6-7
(8:10) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 17-D.Adams for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 53:00 · DET 15 · Score 7-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 44:18 · DET 14 · Score 13-7
(14:18) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 83-M.Valdes-Scantling for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 44:11 · DET 15 · Score 14-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 31:31 · GB 3 · Score 14-13
(1:31) 32-D.Swift up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on t - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 31:27 · GB 15 · Score 14-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 21:19 · DET 6 · Score 20-14
(6:19) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 21:11 · DET 15 · Score 21-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 12:07 · DET 4 · Score 27-14
(12:07) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 85-R.Tonyan for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 12:01 · DET 15 · Score 28-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 6:37 · GB 2 · Score 28-20
(6:37) 33-K.Johnson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 6:30 · GB 15 · Score 28-21
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 3:35 · DET 39 · Score 31-21
(3:35) 2-M.Crosby 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 1:52 · GB 14 · Score 31-24
(1:52) 5-M.Prater 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 31-24 in Week 14, 2020 on 2020-12-13.
What was the final score of Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
The final score was Green Bay Packers 31, Detroit Lions 24 (GB 31-24 DET) in Week 14, 2020 on 2020-12-13.
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 7, Detroit Lions 7; Q3: Green Bay Packers 7, Detroit Lions 0; Q4: Green Bay Packers 10, Detroit Lions 10; Final: Green Bay Packers 31, Detroit Lions 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Hockenson (M. Stafford pass) (Q1 54:29) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 53:10) Green Bay Packers touchdown — M. Valdes-Scantling (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 44:18) Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Swift (Q2 31:31) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Rodgers (Q3 21:19) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Tonyan (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 12:07) Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Johnson (Q4 6:37) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 3:35, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q4 1:52, 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), 54.5% completion, +0.2% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +10.71 total passing EPA. A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 68.4% completion, +10.9% CPOE, +0.61 EPA per dropback, +23.18 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led the game in total EPA with +23.18 on passing plays. across 38 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.79 EPA): (8:10) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 17-D.Adams for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +16.1%.
Was Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Green Bay Packers won 31-24 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 9-3 Now 10-3 W
Detroit Lions
Entered 5-7 Now 5-8 L
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