Game story
In Week 8 of the 2018 NFL season on 2018-10-28, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Green Bay Packers, pulling away with a 29–27 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 25 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with +6.37 total EPA, and -1.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, D. Adams (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.98 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-28.9% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Green Bay Packers changed the game: 4-G.Zuerlein kicks 67 yards from LA 35 to GB -2. 88-T.Montgomery to GB 20 for 22 yards (52-R.Wilson). FUMBLES (52-R.Wilson), RECOVERED by LA-52-R.Wilson at GB 21. 52-R.Wilson to GB 21 for no gain (54-
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 7 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 0 | 8 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 29 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +9.98 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
- 2 A. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +6.39 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 3 J. Goff · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +6.37 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 4 J. Reynolds · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.77 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
- 5 T. Gurley · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.71 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 6 R. Woods · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.33 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 7 J. Hekker · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +3.15 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.15 EPA/play
- 8 S. Shields · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.15 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.15 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Adams — GB · Receiving
D. Adams posted the highest total EPA (+9.98) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Green Bay Packers's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.43 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.71 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (:19) 16-J.Goff kneels to GB 5 for -1 yards.
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. Williams
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Reynolds (J. Goff pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Gurley (J. Goff pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Reynolds (J. Goff pass)
- Green Bay Packers — A. Jones
- Green Bay Packers — M. Valdes-Scantling (A. Rodgers pass)
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
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 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q1 51:05) — (6:05) 30-J.Williams left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q1 51:01) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 8–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the LA 23 (Q2 44:23) — (14:23) 2-M.Crosby 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Rams registered a safety from the LA 99 (Q2 32:54) — (2:54) 33-A.Jones up the middle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (26-M.Barron).; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q2 30:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 83-J.Reynolds for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 15–10. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the LA 35 (Q3 24:43) — (9:43) 2-M.Crosby 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the GB 30 (Q3 22:28) — (7:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 30-T.Gurley for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams registered a safety from the GB 2 (Q3 22:19) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 16-J.Goff pass to 30-T.Gurley is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the GB 19 (Q3 16:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 83-J.Reynolds for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 16:50) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LA 33 (Q3 15:21) — (:21) (Shotgun) 33-A.Jones up the middle for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q3 15:13) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–6. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the GB 25 (Q4 11:44) — (11:44) 4-G.Zuerlein 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LA 40 (Q4 8:57) — (8:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 83-M.Valdes-Scantling for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 8:50) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the GB 16 (Q4 2:09) — (2:09) 4-G.Zuerlein 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 2:05) — 4-G.Zuerlein kicks 67 yards from LA 35 to GB -2. 88-T.Montgomery to GB 20 for 22 yards (52-R.Wilson). FUMBLES (52-R.Wilson), RECOVERED by LA-52-R.Wilson at GB 21. 52-R.Wilson to GB 21 for no gain (54-
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 8:57) — (8:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 83-M.Valdes-Scantling for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 52:18) — (7:18) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 17-D.Adams to LA 22 for 48 yards (20-L.Joyner).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 22:28) — (7:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 30-T.Gurley for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 5:30) — (5:30) 6-J.Scott punts 25 yards to GB 40, Center-43-H.Bradley, downed by GB-84-L.Kendricks.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 0:19) — (:19) 16-J.Goff kneels to GB 5 for -1 yards.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 2:05) — 4-G.Zuerlein kicks 67 yards from LA 35 to GB -2. 88-T.Montgomery to GB 20 for 22 yards (52-R.Wilson). FUMBLES (52-R.Wilson), RECOVERED by LA-52-R.Wilson at GB 21. 52-R.Wilson to GB 21 for no gain (54-
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 52:18) — (7:18) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 17-D.Adams to LA 22 for 48 yards (20-L.Joyner).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 8:57) — (8:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 83-M.Valdes-Scantling for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J.Goff led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Goff (Los Angeles Rams) · 46 dropbacks · 41.3% completion · -1.7% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +6.37 total EPA
- A.Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 34 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · -5.4% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +6.39 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 | +0.058 | +0.025 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.0% | 42.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.188 | +0.202 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.067 | -0.101 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.025 | -0.058 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.6% | 58.0% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Green Bay Packers +0.06, Los Angeles Rams +0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Green Bay Packers: 13 drives, +3.99 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 13 drives, +2.43 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Rams 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.
- D. Adams (Green Bay Packers) 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.
- Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 51:05 · LA 1 · Score 6-0
(6:05) 30-J.Williams left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 51:01 · LA 15 · Score 7-0
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 44:23 · LA 23 · Score 10-0
(14:23) 2-M.Crosby 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Rams Safety (+2) — Q2 32:54 · LA 99 · Score 10-2
(2:54) 33-A.Jones up the middle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (26-M.Barron). - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 30:25 · GB 1 · Score 10-8
(:25) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 83-J.Reynolds for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 24:43 · LA 35 · Score 13-8
(9:43) 2-M.Crosby 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 22:28 · GB 30 · Score 13-14
(7:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 30-T.Gurley for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams Safety (+2) — Q3 22:19 · GB 2 · Score 13-16
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 16-J.Goff pass to 30-T.Gurley is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 16:56 · GB 19 · Score 13-22
(1:56) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 83-J.Reynolds for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 16:50 · GB 15 · Score 13-23
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 15:21 · LA 33 · Score 19-23
(:21) (Shotgun) 33-A.Jones up the middle for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 15:13 · LA 15 · Score 20-23
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 11:44 · GB 25 · Score 20-26
(11:44) 4-G.Zuerlein 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 8:57 · LA 40 · Score 26-26
(8:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 83-M.Valdes-Scantling for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 8:50 · LA 15 · Score 27-26
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 2:09 · GB 16 · Score 27-29
(2:09) 4-G.Zuerlein 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Green Bay Packers 29-27 in Week 8, 2018 on 2018-10-28.
What was the final score of Green Bay Packers vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Green Bay Packers 27, Los Angeles Rams 29 (GB 27-29 LA) in Week 8, 2018 on 2018-10-28.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 7, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q2: Green Bay Packers 3, Los Angeles Rams 8; Q3: Green Bay Packers 10, Los Angeles Rams 15; Q4: Green Bay Packers 7, Los Angeles Rams 6; Final: Green Bay Packers 27, Los Angeles Rams 29.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Los Angeles Rams?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Williams (Q1 51:05) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — J. Reynolds (J. Goff pass) (Q2 30:25) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Gurley (J. Goff pass) (Q3 22:28) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — J. Reynolds (J. Goff pass) (Q3 16:56) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Jones (Q3 15:21) Green Bay Packers touchdown — M. Valdes-Scantling (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 8:57) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 44:23, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 24:43, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 11:44, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 2:09, 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?
J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams), 41.3% completion, -1.7% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +6.37 total passing EPA. A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 52.9% completion, -5.4% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +6.39 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Green Bay Packers vs Los Angeles Rams?
D. Adams (Green Bay Packers) led the game in total EPA with +9.98 on receiving plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.71 EPA): (:19) 16-J.Goff kneels to GB 5 for -1 yards.. The biggest win-probability swing was -28.9%.
Was Green Bay Packers vs Los Angeles Rams a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Los Angeles Rams won 29-27 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 7-0 Now 8-0 W
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