Game story
In Week 15 of the 2015 NFL season on 2015-12-20, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 30–20 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with -14.11 total EPA, and -10.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Cooper (Las Vegas Raiders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.52 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+18.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: Raiders Captains #66 Gabe Jaskson,#4 David Carr,#7 Marquette King,#45 Marcel Reece,#29 David Amerson,#24 Charles Woodson Packers Captains #89 James Jones, #90 B.J. Raji, #91 Jayrone Elliot
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 14 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 30 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 0 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Cooper · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +9.52 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 2 J. Jones · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.86 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 3 A. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +4.17 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 4 J. Abbrederis · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.16 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 5 J. Kuhn · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +1.68 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 6 J. Perillo · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +0.88 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 7 D. Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +0.66 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 8 R. Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +0.57 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Cooper — LV · Receiving
A. Cooper posted the highest total EPA (+9.52) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Las Vegas Raiders's efficiency. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.06 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.77 EPA) came from Las Vegas Raiders: (5:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right intended for 10-S.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Randall at LV 43. 23-D.Randall for 43 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 — J. Kuhn
- Green Bay Packers — D. Randall
- Las Vegas Raiders — A. Cooper (D. Carr pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — A. Cooper (D. Carr pass)
- Green Bay Packers — J. Jones (A. Rodgers pass)
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- 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: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LV 5 (Q1 50:12) — (5:12) 30-J.Kuhn up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q1 50:08) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 66 (Q1 50:03); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q1 49:53) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 13–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the GB 5 (Q2 44:56) — (14:56) 11-S.Janikowski 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Gafford, Holder-7-M.King.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the GB 12 (Q2 38:40) — (8:40) 11-S.Janikowski 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Gafford, Holder-7-M.King.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the GB 19 (Q2 30:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 89-A.Cooper for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 30:20) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Gafford, Holder-7-M.King..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–7. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the LV 6 (Q3 25:22) — (10:22) 2-M.Crosby 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the GB 26 (Q3 21:54) — (6:54) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 89-A.Cooper for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 21:48) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Gafford, Holder-7-M.King.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LV 30 (Q3 20:52) — (5:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q3 20:46) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 6–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the LV 3 (Q4 10:04) — (10:04) 2-M.Crosby 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the LV 15 (Q4 4:29) — (4:29) 2-M.Crosby 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1) — Raiders Captains #66 Gabe Jaskson,#4 David Carr,#7 Marquette King,#45 Marcel Reece,#29 David Amerson,#24 Charles Woodson Packers Captains #89 James Jones, #90 B.J. Raji, #91 Jayrone Elliot
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 50:03) — (5:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right intended for 10-S.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Randall at LV 43. 23-D.Randall for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 20:52) — (5:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 30:06) — (:06) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 17-D.Adams to GB 43 for 8 yards (29-D.Amerson).
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 26:17) — (11:17) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep right to 18-R.Cobb. PENALTY on LV-38-T.Carrie, Defensive Pass Interference, 28 yards, enforced at LV 42 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 50:03) — (5:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right intended for 10-S.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Randall at LV 43. 23-D.Randall for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 26:17) — (11:17) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep right to 18-R.Cobb. PENALTY on LV-38-T.Carrie, Defensive Pass Interference, 28 yards, enforced at LV 42 - No Play.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 51:34) — (6:34) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle intended for 88-C.Walford INTERCEPTED by 33-M.Hyde at LV 36. 33-M.Hyde to LV 2 for 34 yards (88-C.Walford). PENALTY on GB, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards,
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 31:30) — (1:30) (No Huddle) 44-J.Starks left end to LV 21 for 11 yards (95-B.Mayowa). FUMBLES (95-B.Mayowa), RECOVERED by LV-95-B.Mayowa at LV 21. 95-B.Mayowa to LV 21 for no gain (82-R.Rodgers). The Replay Of
Quarterback report card
D.Carr led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 55 dropbacks · 41.8% completion · -10.8% CPOE · -0.26 EPA/play · -14.11 total EPA
- A.Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 48 dropbacks · 45.8% completion · -0.8% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +4.17 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.029 | -0.181 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.3% | 36.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.087 | -0.257 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.295 | -0.062 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.181 | +0.029 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.3% | 52.7% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Green Bay Packers: 15 drives, -2.69 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 15 drives, -17.70 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.
- A. Cooper (Las Vegas Raiders) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- D. Carr (LV) 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 50:12 · LV 5 · Score 6-0
(5:12) 30-J.Kuhn up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 50:08 · LV 15 · Score 7-0
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 50:03 · GB 66 · Score 13-0
(5:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right intended for 10-S.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Randall at LV 43. 23-D.Randall for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 49:53 · LV 15 · Score 14-0
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 44:56 · GB 5 · Score 14-3
(14:56) 11-S.Janikowski 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Gafford, Holder-7-M.King. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 38:40 · GB 12 · Score 14-6
(8:40) 11-S.Janikowski 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Gafford, Holder-7-M.King. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 30:25 · GB 19 · Score 14-12
(:25) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 89-A.Cooper for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 30:20 · GB 15 · Score 14-13
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Gafford, Holder-7-M.King. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 25:22 · LV 6 · Score 17-13
(10:22) 2-M.Crosby 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 21:54 · GB 26 · Score 17-19
(6:54) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 89-A.Cooper for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 21:48 · GB 15 · Score 17-20
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Gafford, Holder-7-M.King. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 20:52 · LV 30 · Score 23-20
(5:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 20:46 · LV 15 · Score 24-20
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 10:04 · LV 3 · Score 27-20
(10:04) 2-M.Crosby 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 4:29 · LV 15 · Score 30-20
(4:29) 2-M.Crosby 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 30-20 in Week 15, 2015 on 2015-12-20.
What was the final score of Green Bay Packers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The final score was Green Bay Packers 30, Las Vegas Raiders 20 (GB 30-20 LV) in Week 15, 2015 on 2015-12-20.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 14, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q2: Green Bay Packers 0, Las Vegas Raiders 13; Q3: Green Bay Packers 10, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q4: Green Bay Packers 6, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Final: Green Bay Packers 30, Las Vegas Raiders 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Kuhn (Q1 50:12) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Randall (Q1 50:03) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — A. Cooper (D. Carr pass) (Q2 30:25) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — A. Cooper (D. Carr pass) (Q3 21:54) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Jones (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 20:52) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 44:56, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 38:40, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 25:22, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 10:04, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 4:29, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 41.8% completion, -10.8% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -14.11 total passing EPA. A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 45.8% completion, -0.8% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +4.17 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Green Bay Packers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
A. Cooper (Las Vegas Raiders) led the game in total EPA with +9.52 on receiving plays. across 9 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.77 EPA): (5:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right intended for 10-S.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Randall at LV 43. 23-D.Randall for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +18.2%.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 9-4 Now 10-4 W
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 6-7 Now 6-8 L
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