Game story
In Week 1 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-09-12, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Philadelphia Eagles, pulling away with a 27–20 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with +2.89 total EPA, and +2.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Vick (Philadelphia Eagles) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.02 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-11.1% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Philadelphia Eagles changed the game: (13:50) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short middle to 34-E.Buckley to GB 38 for 10 yards (21-C.Woodson). FUMBLES (21-C.Woodson), RECOVERED by GB-38-T.Williams at GB 38. 38-T.Williams to GB 38 for no gain (7
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 0 | 13 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Vick · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +7.02 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 2 J. Maclin · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.92 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 3 G. Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.44 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 4 A. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +2.89 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 5 J. Kuhn · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +2.26 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
- 6 L. McCoy · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.94 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 7 D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.20 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 8 J. Maclin · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +1.19 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Vick — PHI · Passing
M. Vick posted the highest total EPA (+7.02) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Philadelphia Eagles's efficiency. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.22 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.11 EPA) came from Green Bay Packers: (2:03) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 85-G.Jennings for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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. Driver (A. Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — J. Kuhn
- Philadelphia Eagles — L. McCoy
- Green Bay Packers — G. Jennings (A. Rodgers pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — J. Maclin (M. Vick pass)
Field goals
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
- Green Bay Packers — M. Vick
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 3–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the GB 27 (Q1 49:28) — (4:28) 2-D.Akers 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 13–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the PHI 31 (Q2 43:57); Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the PHI 6 (Q2 31:52); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 31:48) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the PHI 38 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 2-M.Crosby 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 17–7. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the GB 77 (Q3 29:53) — (14:53) 7-M.Vick scrambles left end ran ob at PHI 46 for 23 yards.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the PHI 3 (Q3 23:40) — (8:40) 30-J.Kuhn up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 23:36) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the GB 12 (Q3 19:29) — (4:29) 25-L.McCoy up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 19:24) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the PHI 32 (Q3 17:03) — (2:03) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 85-G.Jennings for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 16:56) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the GB 17 (Q4 10:29) — (10:29) 7-M.Vick pass deep left to 18-J.Maclin for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 10:23) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the GB 5 (Q4 5:46) — (5:46) 2-D.Akers 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 28:50) — (13:50) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short middle to 34-E.Buckley to GB 38 for 10 yards (21-C.Woodson). FUMBLES (21-C.Woodson), RECOVERED by GB-38-T.Williams at GB 38. 38-T.Williams to GB 38 for no gain (7
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 8:12) — (8:12) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 25-L.McCoy to GB 10 for 27 yards (37-S.Shields).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick up the middle to GB 42 for no gain (52-C.Matthews).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 59:44) — (14:44) 8-T.Masthay punts 41 yards to PHI 32, Center-61-B.Goode, fair catch by 10-D.Jackson.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 43:57) — (13:57) 2-M.Crosby 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. GB-91-J.Harrell was injured during the play. He is Out.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 17:03) — (2:03) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 85-G.Jennings for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 28:50) — (13:50) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short middle to 34-E.Buckley to GB 38 for 10 yards (21-C.Woodson). FUMBLES (21-C.Woodson), RECOVERED by GB-38-T.Williams at GB 38. 38-T.Williams to GB 38 for no gain (7
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 10:29) — (10:29) 7-M.Vick pass deep left to 18-J.Maclin for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 31:52) — (1:52) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 80-D.Driver for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Quarterback report card
A.Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A.Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 38 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +2.6% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +2.89 total EPA
- M.Vick (Philadelphia Eagles) · 32 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +2.9% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +7.02 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Philadelphia Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.139 | +0.030 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.3% | 48.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.076 | -0.059 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.005 | -0.063 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.030 | -0.139 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.2% | 47.7% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs +0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, +12.20 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 11 drives, +2.40 total EPA, 4 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- M. Vick (Philadelphia Eagles) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 49:28 · GB 27 · Score 0-3
(4:28) 2-D.Akers 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 43:57 · PHI 31 · Score 3-3
(13:57) 2-M.Crosby 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. GB-91-J.Harrell was injured during the play. He is Out. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 31:52 · PHI 6 · Score 9-3
(1:52) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 80-D.Driver for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play w - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 31:48 · PHI 2 · Score 10-3
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 30:03 · PHI 38 · Score 13-3
(:03) 2-M.Crosby 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 29:53 · GB 77 · Score 13-3
(14:53) 7-M.Vick scrambles left end ran ob at PHI 46 for 23 yards. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 23:40 · PHI 3 · Score 19-3
(8:40) 30-J.Kuhn up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 23:36 · PHI 2 · Score 20-3
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 19:29 · GB 12 · Score 20-9
(4:29) 25-L.McCoy up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 19:24 · GB 2 · Score 20-10
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 17:03 · PHI 32 · Score 26-10
(2:03) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 85-G.Jennings for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 16:56 · PHI 2 · Score 27-10
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 10:29 · GB 17 · Score 27-16
(10:29) 7-M.Vick pass deep left to 18-J.Maclin for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 10:23 · GB 2 · Score 27-17
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 5:46 · GB 5 · Score 27-20
(5:46) 2-D.Akers 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27-20 in Week 1, 2010 on 2010-09-12.
What was the final score of Green Bay Packers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
The final score was Green Bay Packers 27, Philadelphia Eagles 20 (GB 27-20 PHI) in Week 1, 2010 on 2010-09-12.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 0, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Q2: Green Bay Packers 13, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q3: Green Bay Packers 17, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q4: Green Bay Packers 0, Philadelphia Eagles 10; Final: Green Bay Packers 27, Philadelphia Eagles 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Driver (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 31:52) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Kuhn (Q3 23:40) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — L. McCoy (Q3 19:29) Green Bay Packers touchdown — G. Jennings (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 17:03) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Maclin (M. Vick pass) (Q4 10:29) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q1 49:28, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 43:57, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 30:03, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Vick (Q3 29:53, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q4 5:46, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 50.0% completion, +2.6% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +2.89 total passing EPA. M. Vick (Philadelphia Eagles), 50.0% completion, +2.9% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +7.02 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Green Bay Packers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
M. Vick (Philadelphia Eagles) led the game in total EPA with +7.02 on passing plays. across 32 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.11 EPA): (2:03) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 85-G.Jennings for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -11.1%.
Was Green Bay Packers vs Philadelphia Eagles a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Green Bay Packers won 27-20 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Now 1-0 W
Philadelphia Eagles
Now 0-1 L