Game story
In Week 3 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-09-27, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 36–17 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Boller (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with -1.61 total EPA, and -12.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.81 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-13.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (2:08) 39-S.Jackson left guard to LA 14 for 3 yards (77-C.Jenkins). FUMBLES (77-C.Jenkins), RECOVERED by GB-31-A.Harris at LA 12. 31-A.Harris to LA 12 for no gain (70-A.Barron). LA-10-M.Bulger was inj
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 9 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 36 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 0 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +12.81 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 2 G. Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.76 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.25 EPA/play
- 3 D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.22 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 4 L. Robinson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 5 D. Fells · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.17 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 6 J. Kuhn · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.44 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.44 EPA/play
- 7 K. Boller · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +2.14 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.14 EPA/play
- 8 J. Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.79 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.36 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 (+12.81) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Green Bay Packers's efficiency. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.56 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (2:08) 39-S.Jackson left guard to LA 14 for 3 yards (77-C.Jenkins). FUMBLES (77-C.Jenkins), RECOVERED by GB-31-A.Harris at LA 12. 31-A.Harris to LA 12 for no gain (70-A.Barron). LA-10-M.Bulger was injured during the play
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. Kuhn
- Los Angeles Rams — D. Fells (K. Boller pass)
- Green Bay Packers — D. Driver (A. Rodgers pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — D. Fells (K. Boller pass)
- Green Bay Packers — A. Rodgers
- Green Bay Packers — J. Kuhn (A. Rodgers pass)
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
- Los Angeles Rams — C. Massey
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 9–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the LA 30 (Q1 51:03) — (6:03) 2-M.Crosby 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the LA 20 (Q1 47:19) — (2:19) 2-M.Crosby 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the LA 8 (Q1 45:11) — (:11) 2-M.Crosby 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q2 39:55) — (9:55) 30-J.Kuhn up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 39:48) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the GB 16 (Q2 34:51) — (4:51) 12-K.Boller pass deep right to 46-D.Fells for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 34:43) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LA 21 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 80-D.Driver for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 31:52) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the GB 19 (Q2 30:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 12-K.Boller pass deep left to 46-D.Fells for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 30:02) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the GB 35 (Q3 23:28) — (8:28) 3-Josh.Brown 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 13–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LA 4 (Q4 12:18) — (12:18) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LA 10 (Q4 4:50) — (4:50) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 30-J.Kuhn for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 4:43) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 47:08) — (2:08) 39-S.Jackson left guard to LA 14 for 3 yards (77-C.Jenkins). FUMBLES (77-C.Jenkins), RECOVERED by GB-31-A.Harris at LA 12. 31-A.Harris to LA 12 for no gain (70-A.Barron). LA-10-M.Bulger was inj
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 32:33) — (2:33) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 85-G.Jennings to LA 21 for 50 yards (24-R.Bartell).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 49:09) — (4:09) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger sacked at LA 10 for -5 yards (74-A.Kampman). FUMBLES (74-A.Kampman) [74-A.Kampman], RECOVERED by GB-97-J.Jolly at LA 15. 97-J.Jolly to LA 15 for no gain (60-J.Brown).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 53:36) — (8:36) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass incomplete short middle to 86-D.Lee [72-C.Long]. PENALTY on LA-55-J.Laurinaitis, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at LA 44 - No Play.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 23:28) — (8:28) 3-Josh.Brown 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 47:08) — (2:08) 39-S.Jackson left guard to LA 14 for 3 yards (77-C.Jenkins). FUMBLES (77-C.Jenkins), RECOVERED by GB-31-A.Harris at LA 12. 31-A.Harris to LA 12 for no gain (70-A.Barron). LA-10-M.Bulger was inj
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 30:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 12-K.Boller pass deep left to 46-D.Fells for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 32:33) — (2:33) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 85-G.Jennings to LA 21 for 50 yards (24-R.Bartell).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 49:09) — (4:09) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger sacked at LA 10 for -5 yards (74-A.Kampman). FUMBLES (74-A.Kampman) [74-A.Kampman], RECOVERED by GB-97-J.Jolly at LA 15. 97-J.Jolly to LA 15 for no gain (60-J.Brown).
Quarterback report card
K.Boller led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Boller (Los Angeles Rams) · 35 dropbacks · 45.7% completion · -12.4% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -1.61 total EPA
- A.Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 31 dropbacks · 41.9% completion · +2.6% CPOE · +0.41 EPA/play · +12.81 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 | +0.165 | -0.144 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.9% | 43.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.413 | -0.139 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.060 | -0.268 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.144 | -0.165 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.2% | 56.1% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Green Bay Packers: 13 drives, +13.53 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 12 drives, -12.79 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.
- A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- K. Boller (LA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 51:03 · LA 30 · Score 3-0
(6:03) 2-M.Crosby 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 47:19 · LA 20 · Score 6-0
(2:19) 2-M.Crosby 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 45:11 · LA 8 · Score 9-0
(:11) 2-M.Crosby 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 39:55 · LA 1 · Score 15-0
(9:55) 30-J.Kuhn up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 39:48 · LA 2 · Score 16-0
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 34:51 · GB 16 · Score 16-6
(4:51) 12-K.Boller pass deep right to 46-D.Fells for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 34:43 · GB 2 · Score 16-7
3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · LA 21 · Score 22-7
(2:00) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 80-D.Driver for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 31:52 · LA 2 · Score 23-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 30:08 · GB 19 · Score 23-13
(:08) (Shotgun) 12-K.Boller pass deep left to 46-D.Fells for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 30:02 · GB 2 · Score 23-14
3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 23:28 · GB 35 · Score 23-17
(8:28) 3-Josh.Brown 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 12:18 · LA 4 · Score 29-17
(12:18) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 4:50 · LA 10 · Score 35-17
(4:50) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 30-J.Kuhn for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 4:43 · LA 2 · Score 36-17
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Los Angeles Rams 36-17 in Week 3, 2009 on 2009-09-27.
What was the final score of Green Bay Packers vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Green Bay Packers 36, Los Angeles Rams 17 (GB 36-17 LA) in Week 3, 2009 on 2009-09-27.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 9, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q2: Green Bay Packers 14, Los Angeles Rams 14; Q3: Green Bay Packers 0, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q4: Green Bay Packers 13, Los Angeles Rams 0; Final: Green Bay Packers 36, Los Angeles Rams 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Los Angeles Rams?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Kuhn (Q2 39:55) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — D. Fells (K. Boller pass) (Q2 34:51) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Driver (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 32:00) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — D. Fells (K. Boller pass) (Q2 30:08) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Rodgers (Q4 12:18) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Kuhn (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 4:50) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q1 51:03, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q1 47:19, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q1 45:11, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — C. Massey (Q3 23:28, 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?
K. Boller (Los Angeles Rams), 45.7% completion, -12.4% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -1.61 total passing EPA. A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 41.9% completion, +2.6% CPOE, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +12.81 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Green Bay Packers vs Los Angeles Rams?
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led the game in total EPA with +12.81 on passing plays. across 31 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.56 EPA): (2:08) 39-S.Jackson left guard to LA 14 for 3 yards (77-C.Jenkins). FUMBLES (77-C.Jenkins), RECOVERED by GB-31-A.Harris at LA 12. 31-A.Harris to LA 12 for no gain (70-A.Barron). LA. The biggest win-probability swing was -13.6%.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L
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