Game story
In Week 5 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-10-08, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Green Bay Packers, pulling away with a 23–20 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with +6.23 total EPA, and -1.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.03 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-46.8% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Green Bay Packers changed the game: (:44) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre sacked at LA 18 for -7 yards (73-J.Kennedy). FUMBLES (73-J.Kennedy), touched at LA 15, RECOVERED by LA-23-J.Butler at LA 13. 23-J.Butler to LA 13 for no gain (63-S.Wells).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 7 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 23 |
| Green Bay Packers | 7 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Bulger · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +10.03 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 2 G. Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +9.30 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.86 EPA/play
- 3 B. Favre · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +6.23 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 4 K. Curtis · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.48 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
- 5 K. Robinson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.29 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
- 6 T. Holt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.26 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
- 7 To. Fisher · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.58 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.79 EPA/play
- 8 S. McDonald · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Bulger — LA · Passing
M. Bulger posted the highest total EPA (+10.03) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.14 EPA) came from Green Bay Packers: (12:57) 34-V.Morency right guard to GB 37 for 2 yards (54-B.Chillar). FUMBLES (54-B.Chillar), RECOVERED by LA-94-V.Adeyanju at GB 37.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass)
- Green Bay Packers — N. Herron
- Los Angeles Rams — K. Curtis (M. Bulger pass)
- Green Bay Packers — G. Jennings (B. Favre pass)
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — D. Rayner
- Green Bay Packers — D. Rayner
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins
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. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the GB 6 (Q1 54:54); Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 54:49) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q1 46:41) — (1:41) 23-N.Herron left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 46:38) — 16-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–6. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the LA 9 (Q2 43:15) — (13:15) 16-D.Rayner 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q2 33:33) — (3:33) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short middle to 83-K.Curtis for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 33:27) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the LA 14 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 16-D.Rayner 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the GB 13 (Q3 18:08) — (3:08) 14-J.Wilkins 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–6. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the GB 8 (Q4 14:57) — (14:57) 14-J.Wilkins 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the GB 2 (Q4 9:27) — (9:27) 14-J.Wilkins 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LA 46 (Q4 6:48) — (6:48) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 85-G.Jennings for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 6:42) — 16-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:44) — (:44) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre sacked at LA 18 for -7 yards (73-J.Kennedy). FUMBLES (73-J.Kennedy), touched at LA 15, RECOVERED by LA-23-J.Butler at LA 13. 23-J.Butler to LA 13 for no gain (63-S.Wells).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 57:57) — (12:57) 34-V.Morency right guard to GB 37 for 2 yards (54-B.Chillar). FUMBLES (54-B.Chillar), RECOVERED by LA-94-V.Adeyanju at GB 37.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 6:48) — (6:48) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 85-G.Jennings for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 85-G.Jennings to LA 20 for 38 yards (21-O.Atogwe). PENALTY on LA-21-O.Atogwe, Personal Foul, 10 yards, enforced at LA 20.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 21:49) — (6:49) 9-J.Ryan punts 39 yards to LA 27, Center-60-R.Davis. 84-S.McDonald pushed ob at GB 45 for 28 yards (84-T.Humphrey).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 57:57) — (12:57) 34-V.Morency right guard to GB 37 for 2 yards (54-B.Chillar). FUMBLES (54-B.Chillar), RECOVERED by LA-94-V.Adeyanju at GB 37.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 6:48) — (6:48) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 85-G.Jennings for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:44) — (:44) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre sacked at LA 18 for -7 yards (73-J.Kennedy). FUMBLES (73-J.Kennedy), touched at LA 15, RECOVERED by LA-23-J.Butler at LA 13. 23-J.Butler to LA 13 for no gain (63-S.Wells).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 11:20) — (11:20) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short right to 30-To.Fisher pushed ob at GB 8 for 40 yards (29-T.Culver).
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) · 44 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -1.8% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +6.23 total EPA
- M.Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) · 32 dropbacks · 56.2% completion · +1.2% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +10.03 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Rams | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.053 | -0.022 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.2% | 53.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.314 | +0.142 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.119 | -0.185 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.022 | -0.053 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.6% | 56.8% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Rams generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, -1.96 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 11 drives, +4.31 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Rams 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. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) 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.
- Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 54:54 · GB 6 · Score 6-0
(9:54) 10-M.Bulger pass short middle to 81-T.Holt for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. GB-21-C.Woodson was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 54:49 · GB 2 · Score 7-0
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 46:41 · LA 1 · Score 7-6
(1:41) 23-N.Herron left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 46:38 · LA 2 · Score 7-7
16-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 43:15 · LA 9 · Score 7-10
(13:15) 16-D.Rayner 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 33:33 · GB 3 · Score 13-10
(3:33) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short middle to 83-K.Curtis for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 33:27 · GB 2 · Score 14-10
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 30:03 · LA 14 · Score 14-13
(:03) 16-D.Rayner 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 18:08 · GB 13 · Score 17-13
(3:08) 14-J.Wilkins 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 14:57 · GB 8 · Score 20-13
(14:57) 14-J.Wilkins 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 9:27 · GB 2 · Score 23-13
(9:27) 14-J.Wilkins 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 6:48 · LA 46 · Score 23-19
(6:48) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 85-G.Jennings for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 6:42 · LA 2 · Score 23-20
16-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Green Bay Packers?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Green Bay Packers 23-20 in Week 5, 2006 on 2006-10-08.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Green Bay Packers?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 23, Green Bay Packers 20 (LA 23-20 GB) in Week 5, 2006 on 2006-10-08.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 7, Green Bay Packers 7; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 7, Green Bay Packers 6; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 3, Green Bay Packers 0; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 6, Green Bay Packers 7; Final: Los Angeles Rams 23, Green Bay Packers 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Green Bay Packers?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass) (Q1 54:54) Green Bay Packers touchdown — N. Herron (Q1 46:41) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — K. Curtis (M. Bulger pass) (Q2 33:33) Green Bay Packers touchdown — G. Jennings (B. Favre pass) (Q4 6:48) Green Bay Packers field goal — D. Rayner (Q2 43:15, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — D. Rayner (Q2 30:03, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q3 18:08, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q4 14:57, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q4 9:27, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Rams vs Green Bay Packers?
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 50.0% completion, -1.8% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +6.23 total passing EPA. M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams), 56.2% completion, +1.2% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +10.03 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs Green Bay Packers?
M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +10.03 on passing plays. across 32 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.14 EPA): (12:57) 34-V.Morency right guard to GB 37 for 2 yards (54-B.Chillar). FUMBLES (54-B.Chillar), RECOVERED by LA-94-V.Adeyanju at GB 37.. The biggest win-probability swing was -46.8%.
Was Los Angeles Rams vs Green Bay Packers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Los Angeles Rams won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W
Green Bay Packers
Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L
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