Game story
In Week 15 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-12-16, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 33–14 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with -15.82 total EPA, and -8.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, S. Jackson (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.51 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+15.8% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Green Bay Packers changed the game: (6:05) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 33 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 S. Jackson · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +7.51 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 2 G. Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.85 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
- 3 D. Bennett · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.35 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
- 4 D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.01 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 5 I. Bruce · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.98 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 6 T. Holt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.72 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
- 7 B. Favre · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +3.58 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 8 J. Jones · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
S. Jackson — LA · Rushing
S. Jackson posted the highest total EPA (+7.51) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 24 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.58 EPA) came from Green Bay Packers: (6:05) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Green Bay Packers — R. Grant
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass)
- Green Bay Packers — D. Lee (B. Favre pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — S. Jackson
- Green Bay Packers — G. Jennings (B. Favre pass)
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
- 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: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q1 54:47) — (9:47) 25-R.Grant left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 54:39) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the GB 4 (Q1 46:18) — (1:18) 10-M.Bulger pass short left to 81-T.Holt for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 46:11) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LA 4 (Q2 44:26) — (14:26) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 86-D.Lee for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 44:15) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the GB 46 (Q2 40:19) — (10:19) 39-S.Jackson right guard for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 40:09) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the LA 26 (Q2 33:59) — (3:59) 2-M.Crosby 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the LA 32 (Q3 25:26) — (10:26) 2-M.Crosby 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LA 44 (Q3 21:05) — (6:05) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 20:58) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 9–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the LA 7 (Q4 11:25) — (11:25) 2-M.Crosby 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LA 28 (Q4 3:47) — (3:47) 2-M.Crosby 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 21:05) — (6:05) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 30:47) — (:47) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass deep middle intended for 83-D.Bennett INTERCEPTED by 20-A.Bigby at GB 22. 20-A.Bigby to GB 40 for 18 yards (84-R.McMichael).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 40:19) — (10:19) 39-S.Jackson right guard for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 52:28) — (7:28) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 25-R.Grant to LA 32 for 3 yards (54-B.Chillar). FUMBLES (54-B.Chillar), touched at LA 32, RECOVERED by LA-90-A.Carriker at LA 33. 90-A.Carriker to LA 33 for no gain
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 26:25) — (11:25) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short right intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 20-A.Bigby at LA 44. 20-A.Bigby to LA 36 for 8 yards (81-T.Holt).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 21:05) — (6:05) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 52:28) — (7:28) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 25-R.Grant to LA 32 for 3 yards (54-B.Chillar). FUMBLES (54-B.Chillar), touched at LA 32, RECOVERED by LA-90-A.Carriker at LA 33. 90-A.Carriker to LA 33 for no gain
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 26:25) — (11:25) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short right intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 20-A.Bigby at LA 44. 20-A.Bigby to LA 36 for 8 yards (81-T.Holt).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 40:19) — (10:19) 39-S.Jackson right guard for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
M.Bulger led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) · 45 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · -8.5% CPOE · -0.35 EPA/play · -15.82 total EPA
- B.Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 32 dropbacks · 59.4% completion · +4.8% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +3.58 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.125 | -0.177 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.9% | 40.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.112 | -0.352 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.016 | +0.260 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.177 | -0.125 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.8% | 52.1% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, +8.91 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 12 drives, -17.14 total EPA, 2 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.
- S. Jackson (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Bulger (LA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- B. Favre (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.
- Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 54:47 · LA 1 · Score 6-0
(9:47) 25-R.Grant left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 54:39 · LA 2 · Score 7-0
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 46:18 · GB 4 · Score 7-6
(1:18) 10-M.Bulger pass short left to 81-T.Holt for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 46:11 · GB 2 · Score 7-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 44:26 · LA 4 · Score 13-7
(14:26) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 86-D.Lee for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 44:15 · LA 2 · Score 14-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 40:19 · GB 46 · Score 14-13
(10:19) 39-S.Jackson right guard for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 40:09 · GB 2 · Score 14-14
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 33:59 · LA 26 · Score 17-14
(3:59) 2-M.Crosby 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 25:26 · LA 32 · Score 20-14
(10:26) 2-M.Crosby 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 21:05 · LA 44 · Score 26-14
(6:05) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 20:58 · LA 2 · Score 27-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 11:25 · LA 7 · Score 30-14
(11:25) 2-M.Crosby 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 3:47 · LA 28 · Score 33-14
(3:47) 2-M.Crosby 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Los Angeles Rams 33-14 in Week 15, 2007 on 2007-12-16.
What was the final score of Green Bay Packers vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Green Bay Packers 33, Los Angeles Rams 14 (GB 33-14 LA) in Week 15, 2007 on 2007-12-16.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 7, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q2: Green Bay Packers 10, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q3: Green Bay Packers 10, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q4: Green Bay Packers 9, Los Angeles Rams 0; Final: Green Bay Packers 33, Los Angeles Rams 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Los Angeles Rams?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Grant (Q1 54:47) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass) (Q1 46:18) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Lee (B. Favre pass) (Q2 44:26) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — S. Jackson (Q2 40:19) Green Bay Packers touchdown — G. Jennings (B. Favre pass) (Q3 21:05) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 33:59, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 25:26, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 11:25, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Los Angeles Rams?
M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams), 44.4% completion, -8.5% CPOE, -0.35 EPA per dropback, -15.82 total passing EPA. B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 59.4% completion, +4.8% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +3.58 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Green Bay Packers vs Los Angeles Rams?
S. Jackson (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +7.51 on rushing plays. across 24 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.58 EPA): (6:05) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +15.8%.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 11-2 Now 12-2 W
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 3-10 Now 3-11 L
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