Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings: 2008 Week 10 Recap

Game story

In Week 10 of the 2008 NFL season on 2008-11-09, the Minnesota Vikings took care of business against the Green Bay Packers, pulling away with a 28–27 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with -9.62 total EPA, and -6.5% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, C. Taylor (Minnesota Vikings) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.88 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-30.9% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Green Bay Packers changed the game: (:31) 2-M.Crosby 52 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 C. Taylor · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.88 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.97 EPA/play
2. 2 J. Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.69 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
3. 3 A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
4. 4 G. Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
5. 5 A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +2.34 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
6. 6 S. Rice · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.20 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.20 EPA/play
7. 7 B. Wade · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
8. 8 D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.00 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Minnesota Vikings — S. Rice (G. Frerotte pass) (Q1 54:05)
• Green Bay Packers — R. Grant (Q1 49:05)
• Minnesota Vikings — C. Taylor (G. Frerotte pass) (Q3 25:43)
• Green Bay Packers — N. Collins (Q3 20:35)
• Green Bay Packers — W. Blackmon (Q3 18:28)
• Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (Q4 2:30)

Field goals

• Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell (Q2 43:01)
• Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby (Q2 30:03)
• Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby (Q4 6:00)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q1 54:05) — (9:05) 12-G.Frerotte pass short right to 18-S.Rice for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 54:01) — 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 1 (Q1 49:05) — (4:05) 25-R.Grant left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 49:01) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost..

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 36 (Q2 43:01) — (13:01) 8-R.Longwell 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings registered a safety from the MIN 90 (Q2 42:29); Minnesota Vikings registered a safety from the MIN 91 (Q2 30:49) — (:49) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked in End Zone for -9 yards, SAFETY (69-J.Allen).; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 29 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 2-M.Crosby 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 47 (Q3 25:43) — (10:43) 12-G.Frerotte pass short left to 29-C.Taylor for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 25:31) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 55 (Q3 20:35); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 20:21) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 78 (Q3 18:28) — (3:28) 5-C.Kluwe punts 43 yards to GB 35, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 27-W.Blackmon for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 18:09) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 22 (Q4 6:00) — (6:00) 2-M.Crosby 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 29 (Q4 2:30); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 2:22) — 8-R.Longwell extra point 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 (Q4 0:31) — (:31) 2-M.Crosby 52 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost. [WPA -30.9% · EPA -1.71]
• Minnesota Vikings (Q3 18:28) — (3:28) 5-C.Kluwe punts 43 yards to GB 35, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 27-W.Blackmon for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -22.5% · EPA -5.40]
• Minnesota Vikings (Q4 2:30) — (2:30) 28-A.Peterson right tackle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Green Bay challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 02:22.) [WPA +22.0% · EPA +3.77]
• Minnesota Vikings (Q3 20:35) — (5:35) 12-G.Frerotte pass short middle intended for 81-V.Shiancoe INTERCEPTED by 36-N.Collins at GB 41. 36-N.Collins for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -19.0% · EPA -9.63]
• Minnesota Vikings (Q4 8:58) — (8:58) 28-A.Peterson to MIN 41 for no gain (55-D.Bishop). FUMBLES (55-D.Bishop), recovered by MIN-38-N.Tahi at MIN 41. 38-N.Tahi to MIN 41 for no gain (Team). [WPA -14.8% · EPA -3.39]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Minnesota Vikings (Q3 20:35) — (5:35) 12-G.Frerotte pass short middle intended for 81-V.Shiancoe INTERCEPTED by 36-N.Collins at GB 41. 36-N.Collins for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -19.0% · EPA -9.63]
• Minnesota Vikings (Q3 18:28) — (3:28) 5-C.Kluwe punts 43 yards to GB 35, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 27-W.Blackmon for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -22.5% · EPA -5.40]
• Minnesota Vikings (Q1 52:24) — (7:24) 12-G.Frerotte pass short middle intended for 19-B.Wade INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at GB 43. 21-C.Woodson to MIN 48 for 9 yards (28-A.Peterson). [WPA -10.7% · EPA -4.96]
• Minnesota Vikings (Q3 25:43) — (10:43) 12-G.Frerotte pass short left to 29-C.Taylor for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.4% · EPA +4.93]

Quarterback report card

A.Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• A.Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 32 dropbacks · 46.9% completion · -6.5% CPOE · -0.30 EPA/play · -9.62 total EPA
• G.Frerotte (Minnesota Vikings) · 32 dropbacks · 46.9% completion · -17.5% CPOE · -0.44 EPA/play · -14.17 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Green Bay Packers -0.23, Minnesota Vikings -0.22) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

• Green Bay Packers: 15 drives, -16.93 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
• Minnesota Vikings: 15 drives, -20.32 total EPA, 6 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.
• C. Taylor (Minnesota Vikings) 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.
• G. Frerotte (MIN) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 54:05 · GB 3 · Score 0-6
   (9:05) 12-G.Frerotte pass short right to 18-S.Rice for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 54:01 · GB 2 · Score 0-7
   8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
3. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 49:05 · MIN 1 · Score 6-7
   (4:05) 25-R.Grant left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 49:01 · MIN 2 · Score 7-7
   2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
5. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 43:01 · GB 36 · Score 7-10
   (13:01) 8-R.Longwell 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
6. Minnesota Vikings Safety (+2) — Q2 42:29 · MIN 90 · Score 7-12
   (12:29) 12-A.Rodgers to GB 2 for -8 yards (93-K.Williams). FUMBLES (93-K.Williams), and recovers at GB -2. 12-A.Rodgers pass incomplete short right to 84-T.Hump
7. Minnesota Vikings Safety (+2) — Q2 30:49 · MIN 91 · Score 7-14
   (:49) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked in End Zone for -9 yards, SAFETY (69-J.Allen).
8. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 30:03 · MIN 29 · Score 10-14
   (:03) 2-M.Crosby 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
9. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 25:43 · GB 47 · Score 10-20
   (10:43) 12-G.Frerotte pass short left to 29-C.Taylor for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 25:31 · GB 2 · Score 10-21
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
11. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 20:35 · GB 55 · Score 16-21
    (5:35) 12-G.Frerotte pass short middle intended for 81-V.Shiancoe INTERCEPTED by 36-N.Collins at GB 41. 36-N.Collins for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
12. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 20:21 · MIN 2 · Score 17-21
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
13. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 18:28 · GB 78 · Score 23-21
    (3:28) 5-C.Kluwe punts 43 yards to GB 35, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 27-W.Blackmon for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 18:09 · MIN 2 · Score 24-21
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
15. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 6:00 · MIN 22 · Score 27-21
    (6:00) 2-M.Crosby 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
16. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 2:30 · GB 29 · Score 27-27
    (2:30) 28-A.Peterson right tackle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Green Bay challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 02:22
17. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 2:22 · GB 2 · Score 27-28
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.