Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 17–14 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- Green Bay Packers 7–10 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Stefon Diggs
- Top passer
- Aaron Rodgers
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at MIN 46 for -6 yards (96-B.Robison). FUM…
- Game date
- 2016-09-18
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 17–14 on 2016-09-18. Stefon Diggs posted a game-high +12.15 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Green Bay Packers | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
GBGreen Bay Packers
(5:44) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 87-J.Nelson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
(10:18) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 82-K.Rudolph for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
(:31) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
(2:16) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass deep middle to 14-S.Diggs for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [76-M.Daniels]. Penalty on GB-23-D.Randall, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
(12:50) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on GB-73-J.Tretter, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 5:44TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 6-0
(5:44) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 87-J.Nelson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 5:39XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 7-0
(Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 10:18TD KRK. RudolphPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 8
- Score
- 7-6
(10:18) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 82-K.Rudolph for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 10:14XP BWB. WalshPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 7-7
(Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:31FG BWB. WalshPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 28
- Score
- 7-10
(:31) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 2:16TD Stefon DiggsPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 25
- Score
- 7-16
(2:16) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass deep middle to 14-S.Diggs for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [76-M.Daniels]. Penalty on GB-23-D.Randall, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 2:11XP BWB. WalshPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 7-17
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 12:50TD Aaron RodgersPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 10
- Score
- 13-17
(12:50) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on GB-73-J.Tretter, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 12:41XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 14-17
(Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Stefon Diggs · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +12.15 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 2S. Bradford · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +7.31 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 3Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +5.11 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 4
Adam Thielen · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.55 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play - 5Jack Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.00 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 6R. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 7J. Starks · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.64 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.64 EPA/play
- 8
Cornelius Johnson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.61 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.31 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
Stefon Diggs — MIN · Receiving
Stefon Diggs posted the highest total EPA (+12.15) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +1.10 EPA per play.
Stefon Diggs's top snap (+3.20 EPA): (4:22) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 14-S.Diggs to GB 37 for 46 yards (47-J.Ryan).
Biggest single play (-5.83 EPA): Aaron Rodgers — (7:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at MIN 46 for -6 yards (96-B.Robison). FUMBLES (96-B.Robison), RECOVERED by MIN-93-S.Stephen at MIN 44. 93-S.Stephen to MIN 44 for no gain (73-J.Tretter
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) · 50 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -9.5% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +5.11 total EPA
- S. Bradford (Minnesota Vikings) · 36 dropbacks · 61.1% completion · +6.0% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +7.31 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.100 | -0.091 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.1% | 35.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.102 | +0.203 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.487 | -0.463 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.091 | +0.100 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.1% | 61.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Green Bay Packers -0.10, Minnesota Vikings -0.09) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: -0.10 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.09 EPA/play (30th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, -8.41 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, -7.10 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Green Bay Packers — Jack Nelson (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — K. Rudolph (S. Bradford pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Stefon Diggs (S. Bradford pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Aaron Rodgers
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q1 5:44) — (5:44) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 87-J.Nelson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q1 5:39) — (Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 8 (Q2 10:18) — (10:18) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 82-K.Rudolph for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 10:14) — (Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 28 (Q2 0:31) — (:31) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 25 (Q3 2:16); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 2:11) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 10 (Q4 12:50); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 12:41) — (Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 7:00) — (7:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at MIN 46 for -6 yards (96-B.Robison). FUMBLES (96-B.Robison), RECOVERED by MIN-93-S.Stephen at MIN 44. 93-S.Stephen to MIN 44 for no gain (73-J.Tretter
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 1:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left intended for 17-D.Adams INTERCEPTED by 26-T.Waynes at MIN 41. 26-T.Waynes pushed ob at MIN 45 for 4 yards (17-D.Adams).
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 5:04) — (5:04) (Shotgun) 44-J.Starks left guard to MIN 13 for 1 yard (98-L.Joseph; 96-B.Robison).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 14:18) — (14:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 87-J.Nelson to MIN 4 for 39 yards (34-A.Sendejo).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 7:33) — (7:33) (No Huddle) 12-A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep middle to 17-D.Adams. PENALTY on MIN-23-T.Newman, Defensive Pass Interference, 40 yards, enforced at MIN 44 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 7:00) — (7:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at MIN 46 for -6 yards (96-B.Robison). FUMBLES (96-B.Robison), RECOVERED by MIN-93-S.Stephen at MIN 44. 93-S.Stephen to MIN 44 for no gain (73-J.Tretter
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 14:18) — (14:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 87-J.Nelson to MIN 4 for 39 yards (34-A.Sendejo).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 7:33) — (7:33) (No Huddle) 12-A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep middle to 17-D.Adams. PENALTY on MIN-23-T.Newman, Defensive Pass Interference, 40 yards, enforced at MIN 44 - No Play.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 5:04) — (5:04) (Shotgun) 44-J.Starks left guard to MIN 13 for 1 yard (98-L.Joseph; 96-B.Robison).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 5:44 · MIN 1 · Score 6-0
(5:44) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 87-J.Nelson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 5:39 · MIN 15 · Score 7-0
(Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 10:18 · GB 8 · Score 7-6
(10:18) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 82-K.Rudolph for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 10:14 · GB 15 · Score 7-7
(Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 0:31 · GB 28 · Score 7-10
(:31) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 2:16 · GB 25 · Score 7-16
(2:16) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass deep middle to 14-S.Diggs for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [76-M.Daniels]. Penalty on GB-23-D.Randall, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 2:11 · GB 15 · Score 7-17
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 12:50 · MIN 10 · Score 13-17
(12:50) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on GB-73-J.Tretter, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 12:41 · MIN 15 · Score 14-17
(Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
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.
- Stefon Diggs (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings on 2016-09-18?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 17-14 in Week 2, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 7, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q2: Green Bay Packers 0, Minnesota Vikings 10; Q3: Green Bay Packers 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q4: Green Bay Packers 7, Minnesota Vikings 0; Final: Green Bay Packers 14, Minnesota Vikings 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 5:44) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Rudolph (S. Bradford pass) (Q2 10:18) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — S. Diggs (S. Bradford pass) (Q3 2:16) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Rodgers (Q4 12:50) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q2 0:31, 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), 40.0% completion, -9.5% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +5.11 total passing EPA. S. Bradford (Minnesota Vikings), 61.1% completion, +6.0% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +7.31 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Stefon Diggs (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.15 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+3.20 EPA): (4:22) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 14-S.Diggs to GB 37 for 46 yards (47-J.Ryan)..
Was Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Minnesota Vikings won 17-14 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
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