Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 30–23 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- Green Bay Packers 14–21 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Favre
- Top passer
- Aaron Rodgers
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:30) 28-A.Peterson left end to MIN 42 for -2 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by GB-52-C.Matthe…
- Game date
- 2009-10-05
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 30–23 on 2009-10-05. B. Favre posted a game-high +17.24 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Green Bay Packers | 7 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 23 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 30 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
GBGreen Bay Packers(3:26) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 81-V.Shiancoe for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(2:27) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 88-J.Finley for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
(5:04) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 18-S.Rice for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(3:30) 28-A.Peterson left end to MIN 42 for -2 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by GB-52-C.Matthews at MIN 42. 52-C.Matthews for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
(:33) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-51-B.Poppinga, Defensive Offside, declined.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(10:45) 4-B.Favre pass deep left to 87-B.Berrian for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(7:25) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 1 for 0 yards (69-J.Allen). FUMBLES (69-J.Allen), RECOVERED by MIN-69-J.Allen at GB 1. 69-J.Allen to GB 2 for -1 yards. Green Bay challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (69-J.Allen).
(3:49) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 87-J.Nelson for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(:59) 2-M.Crosby 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 3:26TD VSV. ShiancoePoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 1
- Score
- 0-6
(3:26) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 81-V.Shiancoe for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 3:20XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 0-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 2:27TD JFJ. FinleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 62
- Score
- 6-7
(2:27) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 88-J.Finley for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 2:16XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 5:04TD SRS. RicePoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 14
- Score
- 7-13
(5:04) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 18-S.Rice for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 4:59XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 7-14
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 3:30TD APA. PetersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 56
- Score
- 13-14
(3:30) 28-A.Peterson left end to MIN 42 for -2 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by GB-52-C.Matthews at MIN 42. 52-C.Matthews for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 3:18XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 14-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:33TD APA. PetersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 1
- Score
- 14-20
(:33) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-51-B.Poppinga, Defensive Offside, declined.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:30XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 14-21
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 10:45TD BBB. BerrianPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 31
- Score
- 14-27
(10:45) 4-B.Favre pass deep left to 87-B.Berrian for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 10:40XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 14-28
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 7:25Safety Aaron RodgersPoints+2
- Yard line
- MIN 99
- Score
- 14-30
(7:25) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 1 for 0 yards (69-J.Allen). FUMBLES (69-J.Allen), RECOVERED by MIN-69-J.Allen at GB 1. 69-J.Allen to GB 2 for -1 yards. Green Bay challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (69-J.Allen).
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 3:49TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 33
- Score
- 20-30
(3:49) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 87-J.Nelson for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 0:59FG Maxx CrosbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 14
- Score
- 23-30
(:59) 2-M.Crosby 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1B. Favre · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +17.24 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 2J. Finley · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +10.45 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
- 3S. Rice · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.94 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 4Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +7.44 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 5Jack Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.35 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
- 6B. Berrian · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.83 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 7V. Shiancoe · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.48 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 8
Richie Grant · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.36 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
B. Favre — MIN · Passing
B. Favre posted the highest total EPA (+17.24) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.52 EPA per play.
B. Favre's top snap (+3.57 EPA): (5:04) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 18-S.Rice for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-8.93 EPA): A. Peterson — (3:30) 28-A.Peterson left end to MIN 42 for -2 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by GB-52-C.Matthews at MIN 42. 52-C.Matthews for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Aaron Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 48 dropbacks · 54.2% completion · +4.4% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +7.44 total EPA
- B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings) · 33 dropbacks · 72.7% completion · +13.2% CPOE · +0.52 EPA/play · +17.24 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.050 | +0.089 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.0% | 46.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.155 | +0.494 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.168 | -0.446 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.089 | -0.050 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.8% | 59.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Green Bay Packers +0.05, Minnesota Vikings +0.09) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: +0.05 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.09 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, +3.92 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, +7.14 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — V. Shiancoe (B. Favre pass)
- Green Bay Packers — J. Finley (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — S. Rice (B. Favre pass)
- Green Bay Packers — A. Peterson
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson
- Minnesota Vikings — B. Berrian (B. Favre pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Jack Nelson (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q1 3:26) — (3:26) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 81-V.Shiancoe for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 3:20) — 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 62 (Q1 2:27) — (2:27) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 88-J.Finley for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 2:16) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 14 (Q2 5:04) — (5:04) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 18-S.Rice for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 4:59) — 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 56 (Q2 3:30); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 3:18) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q2 0:33) — (:33) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-51-B.Poppinga, Defensive Offside, declined.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 0:30) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 31 (Q3 10:45) — (10:45) 4-B.Favre pass deep left to 87-B.Berrian for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 10:40) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 9–2. Minnesota Vikings registered a safety from the MIN 99 (Q4 7:25); Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 33 (Q4 3:49) — (3:49) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 87-J.Nelson for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 14 (Q4 0:59) — (:59) 2-M.Crosby 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 3:30) — (3:30) 28-A.Peterson left end to MIN 42 for -2 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by GB-52-C.Matthews at MIN 42. 52-C.Matthews for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 9:28) — (9:28) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at MIN 33 for -9 yards (sack split by 69-J.Allen and 96-B.Robison). FUMBLES (69-J.Allen), RECOVERED by MIN-52-C.Greenway at MIN 33. 52-C.Greenway to MIN 33 for no gain (72-J
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 2:27) — (2:27) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 88-J.Finley for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 10:07) — (10:07) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 88-J.Finley to MIN 24 for 18 yards (20-M.Williams).
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 11:47) — (11:47) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right intended for 85-G.Jennings INTERCEPTED by 26-A.Winfield at MIN 23. 26-A.Winfield to MIN 23 for no gain (85-G.Jennings).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 3:30) — (3:30) 28-A.Peterson left end to MIN 42 for -2 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by GB-52-C.Matthews at MIN 42. 52-C.Matthews for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 2:27) — (2:27) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 88-J.Finley for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 9:28) — (9:28) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at MIN 33 for -9 yards (sack split by 69-J.Allen and 96-B.Robison). FUMBLES (69-J.Allen), RECOVERED by MIN-52-C.Greenway at MIN 33. 52-C.Greenway to MIN 33 for no gain (72-J
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 11:47) — (11:47) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right intended for 85-G.Jennings INTERCEPTED by 26-A.Winfield at MIN 23. 26-A.Winfield to MIN 23 for no gain (85-G.Jennings).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 3:26 · GB 1 · Score 0-6
(3:26) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 81-V.Shiancoe for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 3:20 · GB 2 · Score 0-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 2:27 · MIN 62 · Score 6-7
(2:27) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 88-J.Finley for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 2:16 · MIN 2 · Score 7-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 5:04 · GB 14 · Score 7-13
(5:04) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 18-S.Rice for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 4:59 · GB 2 · Score 7-14
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 3:30 · GB 56 · Score 13-14
(3:30) 28-A.Peterson left end to MIN 42 for -2 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by GB-52-C.Matthews at MIN 42. 52-C.Matthews for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 3:18 · MIN 2 · Score 14-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 0:33 · GB 1 · Score 14-20
(:33) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-51-B.Poppinga, Defensive Offside, declined. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 0:30 · GB 2 · Score 14-21
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 10:45 · GB 31 · Score 14-27
(10:45) 4-B.Favre pass deep left to 87-B.Berrian for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 10:40 · GB 2 · Score 14-28
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings Safety (+2) — Q4 7:25 · MIN 99 · Score 14-30
(7:25) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 1 for 0 yards (69-J.Allen). FUMBLES (69-J.Allen), RECOVERED by MIN-69-J.Allen at GB 1. 69-J.Allen to GB 2 for -1 yards. Green Bay challenged the fumble rulin - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 3:49 · MIN 33 · Score 20-30
(3:49) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 87-J.Nelson for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 0:59 · MIN 14 · Score 23-30
(:59) 2-M.Crosby 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings on 2009-10-05?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 30-23 in Week 4, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 7, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: Green Bay Packers 7, Minnesota Vikings 14; Q3: Green Bay Packers 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q4: Green Bay Packers 9, Minnesota Vikings 2; Final: Green Bay Packers 23, Minnesota Vikings 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — V. Shiancoe (B. Favre pass) (Q1 3:26) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Finley (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 2:27) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — S. Rice (B. Favre pass) (Q2 5:04) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Peterson (Q2 3:30) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q2 0:33) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — B. Berrian (B. Favre pass) (Q3 10:45) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 3:49) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 0:59, 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?
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 54.2% completion, +4.4% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +7.44 total passing EPA. B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings), 72.7% completion, +13.2% CPOE, +0.52 EPA per dropback, +17.24 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.24 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+3.57 EPA): (5:04) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 18-S.Rice for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Minnesota Vikings won 30-23 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W
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