Green Bay Packers vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 2006 Week 4 Recap

Game story

In Week 4 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-10-02, the Philadelphia Eagles took care of business against the Green Bay Packers, pulling away with a 31–9 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with -10.53 total EPA, and -10.4% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.21 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-18.7% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Philadelphia Eagles changed the game: (6:20) 5-D.McNabb FUMBLES (Aborted) at GB 4, RECOVERED by GB-56-N.Barnett at GB 4. 56-N.Barnett to GB 4 for no gain (67-J.Jackson).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 D. McNabb · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +10.21 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
2. 2 G. Lewis · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +7.15 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.57 EPA/play
3. 3 G. Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.41 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
4. 4 R. Brown · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
5. 5 D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.07 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
6. 6 L. Smith · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.02 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
7. 7 A. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +3.53 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
8. 8 C. Buckhalter · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Philadelphia Eagles — D. McNabb (Q2 39:47)
• Philadelphia Eagles — G. Lewis (D. McNabb pass) (Q3 20:15)
• Philadelphia Eagles — G. Lewis (D. McNabb pass) (Q3 19:00)
• Philadelphia Eagles — D. McNabb (Q4 12:47)

Field goals

• Green Bay Packers — D. Rayner (Q1 55:07)
• Green Bay Packers — D. Rayner (Q2 35:37)
• Green Bay Packers — D. Rayner (Q2 31:47)
• Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q3 23:24)

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 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the PHI 6 (Q1 55:07) — (10:07) 16-D.Rayner 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 14–6. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the GB 6 (Q2 39:47) — (9:47) 5-D.McNabb up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 39:43) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-8-D.Johnson.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the PHI 37 (Q2 35:37) — (5:37) 16-D.Rayner 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PHI 37 (Q2 35:37) — (5:37) 16-D.Rayner 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the PHI 28 (Q2 31:47) — (1:47) 16-D.Rayner 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 17–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the GB 23 (Q3 23:24) — (8:24) 2-D.Akers 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-8-D.Johnson.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the GB 45 (Q3 20:15) — (5:15) (No Huddle) 5-D.McNabb pass deep right to 83-G.Lewis for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 20:08) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-8-D.Johnson.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the GB 30 (Q3 19:00) — (4:00) 5-D.McNabb pass short right to 83-G.Lewis for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 18:51) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-8-D.Johnson..

The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the GB 15 (Q4 12:47) — (12:47) (No Huddle) 5-D.McNabb scrambles right end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 12:41) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-8-D.Johnson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 51:20) — (6:20) 5-D.McNabb FUMBLES (Aborted) at GB 4, RECOVERED by GB-56-N.Barnett at GB 4. 56-N.Barnett to GB 4 for no gain (67-J.Jackson). [WPA -18.7% · EPA -5.32]
• Green Bay Packers (Q2 40:30) — (10:30) 4-B.Favre FUMBLES (Aborted) at GB 6, RECOVERED by PHI-90-D.Howard at GB 6. 90-D.Howard to GB 6 for no gain (88-B.Franks). [WPA -16.2% · EPA -5.05]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 40:48) — (10:48) (No Huddle) 28-C.Buckhalter right tackle to GB 3 for 1 yard (21-C.Woodson). FUMBLES (21-C.Woodson), RECOVERED by GB-21-C.Woodson at GB 3. 21-C.Woodson to GB 3 for no gain (28-C.Buckhalter). [WPA -16.1% · EPA -5.02]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 20:15) — (5:15) (No Huddle) 5-D.McNabb pass deep right to 83-G.Lewis for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.4% · EPA +3.95]
• Green Bay Packers (Q3 20:57) — (5:57) 16-D.Rayner 54 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan. [WPA -12.5% · EPA -3.23]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 51:20) — (6:20) 5-D.McNabb FUMBLES (Aborted) at GB 4, RECOVERED by GB-56-N.Barnett at GB 4. 56-N.Barnett to GB 4 for no gain (67-J.Jackson). [WPA -18.7% · EPA -5.32]
• Green Bay Packers (Q2 40:30) — (10:30) 4-B.Favre FUMBLES (Aborted) at GB 6, RECOVERED by PHI-90-D.Howard at GB 6. 90-D.Howard to GB 6 for no gain (88-B.Franks). [WPA -16.2% · EPA -5.05]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 40:48) — (10:48) (No Huddle) 28-C.Buckhalter right tackle to GB 3 for 1 yard (21-C.Woodson). FUMBLES (21-C.Woodson), RECOVERED by GB-21-C.Woodson at GB 3. 21-C.Woodson to GB 3 for no gain (28-C.Buckhalter). [WPA -16.1% · EPA -5.02]
• Green Bay Packers (Q3 15:52) — (:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass deep middle intended for 87-D.Martin INTERCEPTED by 32-M.Lewis at PHI 13. 32-M.Lewis to PHI 34 for 21 yards (34-V.Morency). [WPA -4.9% · EPA -4.42]

Quarterback report card

B.Favre led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• B.Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 47 dropbacks · 46.8% completion · -10.4% CPOE · -0.22 EPA/play · -10.53 total EPA
• D.McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 39 dropbacks · 41.0% completion · +1.5% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +10.21 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Philadelphia Eagles held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Green Bay Packers: 13 drives, -16.24 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
• Philadelphia Eagles: 14 drives, +5.10 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• Philadelphia Eagles leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• B. Favre (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.

1. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 55:07 · PHI 6 · Score 3-0
   (10:07) 16-D.Rayner 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
2. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 39:47 · GB 6 · Score 3-6
   (9:47) 5-D.McNabb up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 39:43 · GB 2 · Score 3-7
   2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-8-D.Johnson.
4. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 35:37 · PHI 37 · Score 6-7
   (5:37) 16-D.Rayner 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
5. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+7) — Q2 35:37 · PHI 37 · Score 6-7
   (5:37) 16-D.Rayner 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
6. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 31:47 · PHI 28 · Score 9-7
   (1:47) 16-D.Rayner 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
7. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 23:24 · GB 23 · Score 9-10
   (8:24) 2-D.Akers 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-8-D.Johnson.
8. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 20:15 · GB 45 · Score 9-16
   (5:15) (No Huddle) 5-D.McNabb pass deep right to 83-G.Lewis for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 20:08 · GB 2 · Score 9-17
   2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-8-D.Johnson.
10. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 19:00 · GB 30 · Score 9-23
    (4:00) 5-D.McNabb pass short right to 83-G.Lewis for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 18:51 · GB 2 · Score 9-24
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-8-D.Johnson.
12. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 12:47 · GB 15 · Score 9-30
    (12:47) (No Huddle) 5-D.McNabb scrambles right end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 12:41 · GB 2 · Score 9-31
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-8-D.Johnson.