Game story
In Week 10 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-11-12, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Minnesota Vikings, pulling away with a 23–17 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with +15.38 total EPA, and -7.9% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +15.38 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+22.0% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Green Bay Packers changed the game: (1:00) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 80-D.Driver for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 10 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Favre · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +15.38 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 2 D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +14.80 total EPA · 6 snaps · +2.47 EPA/play
- 3 G. Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +7.64 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.55 EPA/play
- 4 Be. Johnson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.21 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.60 EPA/play
- 5 R. Martin · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.02 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play
- 6 B. McMullen · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.61 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
- 7 C. Taylor · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.01 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.00 EPA/play
- 8 N. Herron · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.99 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Favre — GB · Passing
B. Favre posted the highest total EPA (+15.38) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Green Bay Packers's efficiency. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.59 EPA) came from Green Bay Packers: (1:00) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 80-D.Driver for 82 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 — N. Herron (B. Favre pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — B. McMullen (B. Johnson pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — C. Taylor (B. Johnson pass)
- Green Bay Packers — D. Driver (B. Favre pass)
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — D. Rayner
- Green Bay Packers — D. Rayner
- Green Bay Packers — D. Rayner
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
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 10–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 2 (Q1 51:43) — (6:43) 16-D.Rayner 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 5 (Q1 48:40) — (3:40) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 23-N.Herron for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 48:34) — 16-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 40 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 14-B.Johnson pass deep left to 12-B.McMullen for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 44:52) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 16 (Q2 38:01); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 37:52) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 82 (Q2 31:00) — (1:00) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 80-D.Driver for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 30:48) — 16-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 6 (Q3 19:42) — (4:42) 16-D.Rayner 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 11 (Q4 2:14) — (2:14) 16-D.Rayner 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 16 (Q4 1:02) — (1:02) 8-R.Longwell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 31:00) — (1:00) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 80-D.Driver for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 51:35) — (6:35) 14-B.Johnson sacked at MIN 22 for -6 yards (51-B.Poppinga). FUMBLES (51-B.Poppinga), RECOVERED by GB-99-C.Williams at MIN 22. 99-C.Williams to MIN 22 for no gain (74-B.McKinnie).
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 21:23) — (6:23) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 85-G.Jennings to MIN 45 for 12 yards. Lateral to 80-D.Driver to MIN 15 for 30 yards (23-C.Griffin). PENALTY on MIN-23-C.Griffin, Unnecessary Roughness, 8 yards, enfo
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 14-B.Johnson pass deep left to 12-B.McMullen for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 56:16) — (11:16) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass deep middle to 80-D.Driver to MIN 34 for 22 yards (24-D.Smith) [97-S.Johnson].
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 31:00) — (1:00) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 80-D.Driver for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 51:35) — (6:35) 14-B.Johnson sacked at MIN 22 for -6 yards (51-B.Poppinga). FUMBLES (51-B.Poppinga), RECOVERED by GB-99-C.Williams at MIN 22. 99-C.Williams to MIN 22 for no gain (74-B.McKinnie).
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 21:23) — (6:23) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 85-G.Jennings to MIN 45 for 12 yards. Lateral to 80-D.Driver to MIN 15 for 30 yards (23-C.Griffin). PENALTY on MIN-23-C.Griffin, Unnecessary Roughness, 8 yards, enfo
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 14-B.Johnson pass deep left to 12-B.McMullen for 40 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) · 42 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · -7.9% CPOE · +0.37 EPA/play · +15.38 total EPA
- B.Johnson (Minnesota Vikings) · 35 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · -1.1% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -7.19 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.032 | -0.094 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.6% | 39.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.366 | -0.205 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.446 | -0.055 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.094 | -0.032 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.3% | 61.4% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Green Bay Packers: 13 drives, +2.85 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, -7.32 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- B. Favre (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 FG (+3) — Q1 51:43 · MIN 2 · Score 3-0
(6:43) 16-D.Rayner 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 48:40 · MIN 5 · Score 9-0
(3:40) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 23-N.Herron for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 48:34 · MIN 2 · Score 10-0
16-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · GB 40 · Score 10-6
(15:00) 14-B.Johnson pass deep left to 12-B.McMullen for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 44:52 · GB 2 · Score 10-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 38:01 · GB 16 · Score 10-13
(8:01) 14-B.Johnson pass short middle to 29-C.Taylor to GB 1 for 15 yards (50-A.Hawk). FUMBLES (50-A.Hawk), recovered by MIN-12-B.McMullen at GB 0. TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 37:52 · GB 2 · Score 10-14
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 31:00 · MIN 82 · Score 16-14
(1:00) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 80-D.Driver for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 30:48 · MIN 2 · Score 17-14
16-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 19:42 · MIN 6 · Score 20-14
(4:42) 16-D.Rayner 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 2:14 · MIN 11 · Score 23-14
(2:14) 16-D.Rayner 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 1:02 · GB 16 · Score 23-17
(1:02) 8-R.Longwell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Minnesota Vikings 23-17 in Week 10, 2006 on 2006-11-12.
What was the final score of Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
The final score was Green Bay Packers 23, Minnesota Vikings 17 (GB 23-17 MIN) in Week 10, 2006 on 2006-11-12.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 10, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q2: Green Bay Packers 7, Minnesota Vikings 14; Q3: Green Bay Packers 3, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q4: Green Bay Packers 3, Minnesota Vikings 3; Final: Green Bay Packers 23, Minnesota Vikings 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — N. Herron (B. Favre pass) (Q1 48:40) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — B. McMullen (B. Johnson pass) (Q2 45:00) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Taylor (B. Johnson pass) (Q2 38:01) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Driver (B. Favre pass) (Q2 31:00) Green Bay Packers field goal — D. Rayner (Q1 51:43, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — D. Rayner (Q3 19:42, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — D. Rayner (Q4 2:14, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q4 1:02, 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), 57.1% completion, -7.9% CPOE, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +15.38 total passing EPA. B. Johnson (Minnesota Vikings), 51.4% completion, -1.1% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -7.19 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) led the game in total EPA with +15.38 on passing plays. across 42 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.59 EPA): (1:00) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 80-D.Driver for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +22.0%.
Was Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Green Bay Packers won 23-17 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 3-5 Now 4-5 W
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 4-4 Now 4-5 L
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