Game story
In Week 6 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-10-15, the Minnesota Vikings took care of business against the Green Bay Packers, pulling away with a 23–10 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Keenum (Minnesota Vikings) paced the passing game, with +2.08 total EPA, and +0.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, L. Treadwell (Minnesota Vikings) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +3.53 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-17.9% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Minnesota Vikings changed the game: (12:19) (Shotgun) 21-J.McKinnon up the middle to GB 20 for 2 yards (97-K.Clark). FUMBLES (97-K.Clark), RECOVERED by GB-52-C.Matthews at GB 19. 52-C.Matthews to MIN 18 for 63 yards (11-L.Treadwell). FU
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 14 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 L. Treadwell · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.53 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
- 2 D. Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.02 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 3 R. Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 4 C. Keenum · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +2.08 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 5 A. Thielen · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 6 K. Rudolph · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.50 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 7 L. Murray · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.66 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 8 C. Keenum · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +0.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.00 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
L. Treadwell — MIN · Receiving
L. Treadwell posted the highest total EPA (+3.53) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Minnesota Vikings's efficiency. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.18 EPA per play.
The signature play (-9.43 EPA) came from Minnesota Vikings: (12:19) (Shotgun) 21-J.McKinnon up the middle to GB 20 for 2 yards (97-K.Clark). FUMBLES (97-K.Clark), RECOVERED by GB-52-C.Matthews at GB 19. 52-C.Matthews to MIN 18 for 63 yards (11-L.Treadwell). FUMBLES (11-L.Treadwel
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — J. McKinnon (C. Keenum pass)
- Green Bay Packers — D. Adams (B. Hundley pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — J. McKinnon
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
- Minnesota Vikings — K. Forbath
- Minnesota Vikings — K. Forbath
- Minnesota Vikings — K. Forbath
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–10. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 27 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 7-C.Keenum pass short right to 21-J.McKinnon for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 44:53) — (Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 14 (Q2 40:47) — (10:47) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 40:40) — (Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q2 37:26); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 37:22) — (Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 8 (Q2 31:53) — (1:53) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 18 (Q3 24:39) — (9:39) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 6–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 17 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 35 (Q4 10:52) — (10:52) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 42:19) — (12:19) (Shotgun) 21-J.McKinnon up the middle to GB 20 for 2 yards (97-K.Clark). FUMBLES (97-K.Clark), RECOVERED by GB-52-C.Matthews at GB 19. 52-C.Matthews to MIN 18 for 63 yards (11-L.Treadwell). FU
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 34:10) — (4:10) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass short right intended for 18-M.Floyd INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Randall (50-B.Martinez) at GB 48. 23-D.Randall to MIN 38 for 14 yards (82-K.Rudolph).
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 40:47) — (10:47) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 12:27) — (12:27) 7-B.Hundley pass short left intended for 87-J.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith at MIN 46. 22-H.Smith pushed ob at GB 35 for 19 yards (87-J.Nelson).
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 32:48) — (2:48) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass deep right to 87-J.Nelson pushed ob at MIN 8 for 26 yards (26-T.Waynes).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 42:19) — (12:19) (Shotgun) 21-J.McKinnon up the middle to GB 20 for 2 yards (97-K.Clark). FUMBLES (97-K.Clark), RECOVERED by GB-52-C.Matthews at GB 19. 52-C.Matthews to MIN 18 for 63 yards (11-L.Treadwell). FU
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 12:27) — (12:27) 7-B.Hundley pass short left intended for 87-J.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith at MIN 46. 22-H.Smith pushed ob at GB 35 for 19 yards (87-J.Nelson).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 34:10) — (4:10) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass short right intended for 18-M.Floyd INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Randall (50-B.Martinez) at GB 48. 23-D.Randall to MIN 38 for 14 yards (82-K.Rudolph).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 45:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass short left intended for 81-G.Allison INTERCEPTED by 29-X.Rhodes (20-M.Alexander) at GB 29. 29-X.Rhodes to GB 27 for 2 yards (81-G.Allison). PENALTY on MIN-55-A.Barr, U
Quarterback report card
C.Keenum led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Keenum (Minnesota Vikings) · 45 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · +0.3% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.08 total EPA
- B.Hundley (Green Bay Packers) · 39 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · -7.2% CPOE · -0.35 EPA/play · -13.74 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.307 | -0.111 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.1% | 37.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.358 | +0.046 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.388 | -0.436 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.111 | +0.307 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.1% | 65.9% |
By the numbers
Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.11 vs -0.31), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, -25.15 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, -10.57 total EPA, 5 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.
- L. Treadwell (Minnesota Vikings) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- B. Hundley (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.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · GB 27 · Score 0-6
(15:00) 7-C.Keenum pass short right to 21-J.McKinnon for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 44:53 · GB 15 · Score 0-7
(Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 40:47 · MIN 14 · Score 6-7
(10:47) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 40:40 · MIN 15 · Score 7-7
(Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 37:26 · GB 3 · Score 7-13
(7:26) (Shotgun) 21-J.McKinnon left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the score ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the fiel - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 37:22 · GB 15 · Score 7-14
(Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 31:53 · MIN 8 · Score 10-14
(1:53) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 24:39 · GB 18 · Score 10-17
(9:39) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · GB 17 · Score 10-20
(15:00) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 10:52 · GB 35 · Score 10-23
(10:52) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 23-10 in Week 6, 2017 on 2017-10-15.
What was the final score of Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
The final score was Green Bay Packers 10, Minnesota Vikings 23 (GB 10-23 MIN) in Week 6, 2017 on 2017-10-15.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q2: Green Bay Packers 10, Minnesota Vikings 14; Q3: Green Bay Packers 0, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q4: Green Bay Packers 0, Minnesota Vikings 6; Final: Green Bay Packers 10, Minnesota Vikings 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. McKinnon (C. Keenum pass) (Q2 45:00) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (B. Hundley pass) (Q2 40:47) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. McKinnon (Q2 37:26) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 31:53, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — K. Forbath (Q3 24:39, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — K. Forbath (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — K. Forbath (Q4 10:52, 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?
C. Keenum (Minnesota Vikings), 53.3% completion, +0.3% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.08 total passing EPA. B. Hundley (Green Bay Packers), 46.2% completion, -7.2% CPOE, -0.35 EPA per dropback, -13.74 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
L. Treadwell (Minnesota Vikings) led the game in total EPA with +3.53 on receiving plays. across 3 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-9.43 EPA): (12:19) (Shotgun) 21-J.McKinnon up the middle to GB 20 for 2 yards (97-K.Clark). FUMBLES (97-K.Clark), RECOVERED by GB-52-C.Matthews at GB 19. 52-C.Matthews to MIN 18 for 63 yards . The biggest win-probability swing was -17.9%.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 4-1 Now 4-2 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W
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