Game story
In Week 15 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-12-20, the Minnesota Vikings took care of business against the Green Bay Packers, pulling away with a 24–20 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 23 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with -7.62 total EPA.
On the individual side, J. George (Minnesota Vikings) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.74 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-58.2% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Minnesota Vikings changed the game: (3:19) L.Hoard right guard to MIN 28 for 1 yard (B.Harris, S.Dotson).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 13 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 10 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. George · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +11.74 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 2 R. Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +9.24 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
- 3 J. Thomason · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.68 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.84 EPA/play
- 4 M. Hasselbeck · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +4.10 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.10 EPA/play
- 5 J. Reed · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.07 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 6 J. George · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +2.28 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.28 EPA/play
- 7 B. Schroeder · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.52 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 8 M. Hatchette · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.47 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. George — MIN · Passing
J. George posted the highest total EPA (+11.74) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Minnesota Vikings's efficiency. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.54 EPA) came from Minnesota Vikings: (5:21) J.George pass to R.Moss for 57 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 — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
- Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 13–10. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 25 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) G.Anderson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q2 41:40) — (11:40) D.Levens right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 38:14) — R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 7 (Q2 38:14) — (8:14) R.Longwell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 57 (Q2 35:21) — (5:21) J.George pass to R.Moss for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 34:17) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 3 (Q2 30:06) — (:06) R.Longwell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q3 21:09) — (6:09) J.George pass to R.Moss for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 16:45) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 9 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) M.Hasselbeck pass to J.Thomason for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 12:31) — R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q4 12:31) — (12:31) L.Hoard up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 8:58) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 3:19) — (3:19) L.Hoard right guard to MIN 28 for 1 yard (B.Harris, S.Dotson).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 60:00) — M.Berger kicks 70 yards from MIN 30 to end zone, Touchback.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:06) — (:06) (Shotgun) B.Favre pass INTERCEPTED by R.Griffith at MIN 0. Touchback.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 16:45) — (1:45) L.Aguiar punts 47 yards to MIN 32, Center-R.Davis. R.Moss to MIN 35 for 3 yards (B.Mitchell). FUMBLES (B.Mitchell), RECOVERED by GB-T.McBride at MIN 37.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 12:31) — (12:31) (Shotgun) J.George pass to R.Moss to GB 1 for 36 yards (D.Sharper).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 35:21) — (5:21) J.George pass to R.Moss for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 16:45) — (1:45) L.Aguiar punts 47 yards to MIN 32, Center-R.Davis. R.Moss to MIN 35 for 3 yards (B.Mitchell). FUMBLES (B.Mitchell), RECOVERED by GB-T.McBride at MIN 37.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 38:14) — R.Longwell kicks 68 yards from GB 30 to MIN 2. R.Tate to MIN 20 for 18 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by GB-D.Parker at MIN 22.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) M.Hasselbeck pass to J.Thomason for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
B.Favre led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 45 dropbacks · 48.9% completion · -0.17 EPA/play · -7.62 total EPA
- J.George (Minnesota Vikings) · 34 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · +0.35 EPA/play · +11.74 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.037 | -0.022 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.9% | 39.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.082 | +0.401 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.163 | -0.414 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.022 | +0.037 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.7% | 61.1% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Green Bay Packers -0.04, Minnesota Vikings -0.02) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Green Bay Packers: 14 drives, -3.47 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 14 drives, -1.96 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Minnesota Vikings 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.
- J. George (Minnesota Vikings) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 45:00 · GB 25 · Score 0-3
(15:00) G.Anderson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 41:40 · MIN 1 · Score 6-3
(11:40) D.Levens right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 38:14 · MIN 2 · Score 7-3
R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 38:14 · MIN 7 · Score 10-3
(8:14) R.Longwell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 35:21 · GB 57 · Score 10-9
(5:21) J.George pass to R.Moss for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 34:17 · GB 2 · Score 10-10
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 30:06 · MIN 3 · Score 13-10
(:06) R.Longwell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 21:09 · GB 1 · Score 13-16
(6:09) J.George pass to R.Moss for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 16:45 · GB 2 · Score 13-17
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · MIN 9 · Score 19-17
(15:00) M.Hasselbeck pass to J.Thomason for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 12:31 · MIN 2 · Score 20-17
R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 12:31 · GB 1 · Score 20-23
(12:31) L.Hoard up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 8:58 · GB 2 · Score 20-24
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 24-20 in Week 15, 1999 on 1999-12-20.
What was the final score of Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
The final score was Green Bay Packers 20, Minnesota Vikings 24 (GB 20-24 MIN) in Week 15, 1999 on 1999-12-20.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q2: Green Bay Packers 13, Minnesota Vikings 10; Q3: Green Bay Packers 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q4: Green Bay Packers 7, Minnesota Vikings 7; Final: Green Bay Packers 20, Minnesota Vikings 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 41:40) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 35:21) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 21:09) Green Bay Packers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 12:31) Minnesota Vikings field goal — unlisted player (Q2 45:00, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 38:14, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 30:06, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 48.9% completion, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -7.62 total passing EPA. J. George (Minnesota Vikings), 47.1% completion, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +11.74 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
J. George (Minnesota Vikings) led the game in total EPA with +11.74 on passing plays. across 34 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.54 EPA): (5:21) J.George pass to R.Moss for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -58.2%.
Was Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Minnesota Vikings won 24-20 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 7-6 Now 7-7 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 7-6 Now 8-6 W
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