Game story
In Week 12 of the 2018 NFL season on 2018-11-25, the Minnesota Vikings took care of business against the Green Bay Packers, pulling away with a 24–17 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) paced the passing game, with +10.36 total EPA, and +6.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, K. Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.36 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+12.8% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Minnesota Vikings changed the game: (11:07) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 14-S.Diggs for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Cousins · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +10.36 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 2 A. Thielen · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +8.89 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 3 K. Rudolph · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.61 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 4 D. Cook · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.07 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
- 5 E.St. Brown · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.04 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 6 S. Diggs · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.61 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 7 J. Graham · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.24 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 8 S. Diggs · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +1.12 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
K. Cousins — MIN · Passing
K. Cousins posted the highest total EPA (+10.36) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Minnesota Vikings's efficiency. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.24 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.27 EPA) came from Minnesota Vikings: (6:00) 6-M.Wile punts 21 yards to GB 16, Center-47-K.McDermott. 38-T.Williams MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by MIN-35-M.Sherels at GB 15.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Green Bay Packers — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — D. Cook (K. Cousins pass)
- Green Bay Packers — A. Jones
- Minnesota Vikings — S. Diggs (K. Cousins pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Thielen (K. Cousins pass)
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — D. Bailey
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
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. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 15 (Q1 51:01) — (6:01) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q1 50:54) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 26 (Q1 48:00) — (3:00) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 33-D.Cook for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. GB-29-K.Brice was injured during the play.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 47:53) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 6 (Q2 44:21) — (14:21) 33-A.Jones left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 44:16) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 30 (Q2 41:07) — (11:07) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 14-S.Diggs for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 41:01) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 19 (Q3 18:31) — (3:31) 5-D.Bailey 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 14 (Q3 15:36) — (:36) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 19-A.Thielen for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 15:27) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 20 (Q4 2:25) — (2:25) 2-M.Crosby 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 41:07) — (11:07) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 14-S.Diggs for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 48:00) — (3:00) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 33-D.Cook for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. GB-29-K.Brice was injured during the play.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 19:14) — (4:14) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at GB 19 for -9 yards (97-K.Clark).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 35:28) — (5:28) 25-L.Murray up the middle to GB 30 for -1 yards (90-M.Adams; 97-K.Clark).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 34:40) — (4:40) 5-D.Bailey 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 6:00) — (6:00) 6-M.Wile punts 21 yards to GB 16, Center-47-K.McDermott. 38-T.Williams MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by MIN-35-M.Sherels at GB 15.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 34:40) — (4:40) 5-D.Bailey 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 22:28) — (7:28) 33-A.Jones up the middle to GB 44 for no gain (22-H.Smith).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 4:54) — (4:54) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass incomplete short left to 14-S.Diggs (93-R.Gilbert).
Quarterback report card
K.Cousins led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) · 43 dropbacks · 67.4% completion · +6.2% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +10.36 total EPA
- A.Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 34 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -3.3% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -1.84 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.128 | -0.025 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.7% | 43.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.054 | +0.241 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.176 | -0.335 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.025 | +0.128 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.3% | 56.3% |
By the numbers
Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.13), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, -9.12 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 12 drives, -2.14 total EPA, 4 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.
- K. Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- K. Cousins (MIN) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- A. Rodgers (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 TD (+6) — Q1 51:01 · MIN 15 · Score 6-0
(6:01) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 50:54 · MIN 15 · Score 7-0
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 48:00 · GB 26 · Score 7-6
(3:00) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 33-D.Cook for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. GB-29-K.Brice was injured during the play. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 47:53 · GB 15 · Score 7-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 44:21 · MIN 6 · Score 13-7
(14:21) 33-A.Jones left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 44:16 · MIN 15 · Score 14-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 41:07 · GB 30 · Score 14-13
(11:07) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 14-S.Diggs for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 41:01 · GB 15 · Score 14-14
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 18:31 · GB 19 · Score 14-17
(3:31) 5-D.Bailey 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 15:36 · GB 14 · Score 14-23
(:36) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 19-A.Thielen for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 15:27 · GB 15 · Score 14-24
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 2:25 · MIN 20 · Score 17-24
(2:25) 2-M.Crosby 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 24-17 in Week 12, 2018 on 2018-11-25.
What was the final score of Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
The final score was Green Bay Packers 17, Minnesota Vikings 24 (GB 17-24 MIN) in Week 12, 2018 on 2018-11-25.
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 7; Q3: Green Bay Packers 0, Minnesota Vikings 10; Q4: Green Bay Packers 3, Minnesota Vikings 0; Final: Green Bay Packers 17, Minnesota Vikings 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 51:01) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Cook (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 48:00) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Jones (Q2 44:21) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — S. Diggs (K. Cousins pass) (Q2 41:07) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Thielen (K. Cousins pass) (Q3 15:36) Minnesota Vikings field goal — D. Bailey (Q3 18:31, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 2:25, 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?
K. Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 67.4% completion, +6.2% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +10.36 total passing EPA. A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 50.0% completion, -3.3% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -1.84 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
K. Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) led the game in total EPA with +10.36 on passing plays. across 43 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.27 EPA): (6:00) 6-M.Wile punts 21 yards to GB 16, Center-47-K.McDermott. 38-T.Williams MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by MIN-35-M.Sherels at GB 15.. The biggest win-probability swing was +12.8%.
Was Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Minnesota Vikings won 24-17 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 5-4 Now 6-4 W
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