Game story
In Week 17 of the 2023 NFL season on 2023-12-31, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Minnesota Vikings, pulling away with a 33–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Love (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with +14.01 total EPA, and +6.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Love (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.01 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-13.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Minnesota Vikings changed the game: (6:04) (Shotgun) 16-J.Hall pass short middle intended for 86-J.Mundt INTERCEPTED by 35-C.Ballentine at MIN 33. 35-C.Ballentine to MIN 33 for no gain (86-J.Mundt).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 10 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 33 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Love · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +14.01 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 2 J. Reed · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +7.70 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 3 B. Melton · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.49 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 4 A. Jones · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +4.90 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 5 S. Clifford · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +2.14 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.14 EPA/play
- 6 T. Kraft · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.78 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 7 M. Heath · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.39 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 8 A. Jones · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.39 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Love — GB · Passing
J. Love posted the highest total EPA (+14.01) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Green Bay Packers's efficiency. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.42 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.73 EPA) came from Minnesota Vikings: (15:00) 14-R.Wright punts 55 yards to GB 20, Center-42-A.DePaola. 83-S.Toure MUFFS catch, touched at GB 20, RECOVERED by MIN-11-N.Thompson at GB 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Green Bay Packers — J. Reed (J. Love pass)
- Green Bay Packers — J. Love
- Green Bay Packers — J. Reed (J. Love pass)
- Green Bay Packers — B. Melton (J. Love pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — J. Mundt (N. Mullens pass)
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — A. Carlson
- Minnesota Vikings — G. Joseph
- Green Bay Packers — A. Carlson
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 16 (Q1 51:47) — (6:47) 17-A.Carlson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 33 (Q1 50:15) — (5:15) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass deep middle to 11-J.Reed for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q1 50:10) — 17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 13–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 36 (Q2 39:30) — (9:30) 1-G.Joseph 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q2 34:02) — (4:02) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 33:59) — 17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 25 (Q2 30:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short middle to 11-J.Reed for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 9 (Q3 15:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short right to 80-B.Melton for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q3 15:49) — 17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 6 (Q4 14:10) — (14:10) (Shotgun) 12-N.Mullens pass short left to 86-J.Mundt for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-P.Smith].; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 14:06) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 18 (Q4 6:15) — (6:15) 17-A.Carlson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 51:04) — (6:04) (Shotgun) 16-J.Hall pass short middle intended for 86-J.Mundt INTERCEPTED by 35-C.Ballentine at MIN 33. 35-C.Ballentine to MIN 33 for no gain (86-J.Mundt).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 30:32) — (:32) (Shotgun) 16-J.Hall sacked at MIN 37 for -9 yards (91-P.Smith). FUMBLES (91-P.Smith) [91-P.Smith], touched at MIN 38, RECOVERED by GB-94-K.Brooks at MIN 37.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 50:15) — (5:15) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass deep middle to 11-J.Reed for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 54:01) — (9:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short middle to 80-B.Melton to MIN 37 for 12 yards (24-C.Bynum, 40-I.Pace).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 39:30) — (9:30) 1-G.Joseph 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 14-R.Wright punts 55 yards to GB 20, Center-42-A.DePaola. 83-S.Toure MUFFS catch, touched at GB 20, RECOVERED by MIN-11-N.Thompson at GB 7.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 51:04) — (6:04) (Shotgun) 16-J.Hall pass short middle intended for 86-J.Mundt INTERCEPTED by 35-C.Ballentine at MIN 33. 35-C.Ballentine to MIN 33 for no gain (86-J.Mundt).
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 43:24) — (13:24) 10-J.Love pass incomplete deep left to 80-B.Melton.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 30:32) — (:32) (Shotgun) 16-J.Hall sacked at MIN 37 for -9 yards (91-P.Smith). FUMBLES (91-P.Smith) [91-P.Smith], touched at MIN 38, RECOVERED by GB-94-K.Brooks at MIN 37.
Quarterback report card
J.Love led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Love (Green Bay Packers) · 33 dropbacks · 72.7% completion · +6.7% CPOE · +0.42 EPA/play · +14.01 total EPA
- N.Mullens (Minnesota Vikings) · 25 dropbacks · 52.0% completion · -6.3% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -3.20 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.193 | -0.180 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.3% | 35.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.475 | -0.463 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.100 | +0.030 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.180 | -0.193 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.3% | 47.7% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs -0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, +16.62 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, -12.60 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Green Bay Packers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- J. Love (Green Bay Packers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Love (GB) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- N. Mullens (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.
- Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 51:47 · MIN 16 · Score 3-0
(6:47) 17-A.Carlson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 50:15 · MIN 33 · Score 9-0
(5:15) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass deep middle to 11-J.Reed for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 50:10 · MIN 15 · Score 10-0
17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 39:30 · GB 36 · Score 10-3
(9:30) 1-G.Joseph 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 34:02 · MIN 2 · Score 16-3
(4:02) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 33:59 · MIN 15 · Score 17-3
17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 30:17 · MIN 25 · Score 23-3
(:17) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short middle to 11-J.Reed for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 15:54 · MIN 9 · Score 29-3
(:54) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short right to 80-B.Melton for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 15:49 · MIN 15 · Score 30-3
17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 14:10 · GB 6 · Score 30-9
(14:10) (Shotgun) 12-N.Mullens pass short left to 86-J.Mundt for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-P.Smith]. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 14:06 · GB 15 · Score 30-10
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 6:15 · MIN 18 · Score 33-10
(6:15) 17-A.Carlson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Minnesota Vikings 33-10 in Week 17, 2023 on 2023-12-31.
What was the final score of Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
The final score was Green Bay Packers 33, Minnesota Vikings 10 (GB 33-10 MIN) in Week 17, 2023 on 2023-12-31.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 10, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q2: Green Bay Packers 13, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q3: Green Bay Packers 7, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q4: Green Bay Packers 3, Minnesota Vikings 7; Final: Green Bay Packers 33, Minnesota Vikings 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Reed (J. Love pass) (Q1 50:15) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Love (Q2 34:02) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Reed (J. Love pass) (Q2 30:17) Green Bay Packers touchdown — B. Melton (J. Love pass) (Q3 15:54) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Mundt (N. Mullens pass) (Q4 14:10) Green Bay Packers field goal — A. Carlson (Q1 51:47, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Joseph (Q2 39:30, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — A. Carlson (Q4 6:15, 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?
J. Love (Green Bay Packers), 72.7% completion, +6.7% CPOE, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +14.01 total passing EPA. N. Mullens (Minnesota Vikings), 52.0% completion, -6.3% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -3.20 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
J. Love (Green Bay Packers) led the game in total EPA with +14.01 on passing plays. across 33 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.73 EPA): (15:00) 14-R.Wright punts 55 yards to GB 20, Center-42-A.DePaola. 83-S.Toure MUFFS catch, touched at GB 20, RECOVERED by MIN-11-N.Thompson at GB 7.. The biggest win-probability swing was -13.2%.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 7-8 Now 8-8 W
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 7-8 Now 7-9 L
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