Los Angeles Rams vs. Green Bay Packers: 2021 Week 12 Recap

Game story

In Week 12 of the 2021 NFL season on 2021-11-28, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 36–28 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 30 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with +7.82 total EPA, and +0.0% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, D. Adams (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.98 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-15.5% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (3:49) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford sacked at LA 12 for -9 yards (52-R.Gary). FUMBLES (52-R.Gary) [52-R.Gary], RECOVERED by GB-91-P.Smith at LA 12. 91-P.Smith to LA 7 for 5 yards (79-R.Havenstein

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. Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +8.98 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
2. 2 A. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +7.82 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
3. 3 R. Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.81 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
4. 4 V. Jefferson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.30 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
5. 5 D. Henderson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
6. 6 A. Dillon · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +0.94 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
7. 7 S. Michel · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +0.46 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
8. 8 C. Kupp · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +0.38 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.03 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

• Green Bay Packers — A. Rodgers (Q1 47:16)
• Los Angeles Rams — V. Jefferson (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 42:53)
• Green Bay Packers — R. Cobb (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 34:25)
• Los Angeles Rams — D. Henderson (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 31:33)
• Green Bay Packers — A. Dillon (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 22:23)
• Green Bay Packers — R. Douglas (Q3 17:01)
• Los Angeles Rams — O. Beckham (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 15:00)

Field goals

• Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby (Q2 43:34)
• Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby (Q2 39:44)
• Los Angeles Rams — M. Gay (Q2 37:24)
• Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby (Q3 17:32)
• Los Angeles Rams — M. Gay (Q4 0:22)

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 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q1 47:16) — (2:16) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q1 47:11) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Wirtel, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 17–13. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the LA 26 (Q2 43:34) — (13:34) 2-M.Crosby 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-S.Wirtel, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the GB 79 (Q2 42:53) — (12:53) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 12-V.Jefferson for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-K.Clark].; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 42:42) — 8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the LA 9 (Q2 39:44) — (9:44) 2-M.Crosby 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-S.Wirtel, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the GB 18 (Q2 37:24) — (7:24) 8-M.Gay 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LA 7 (Q2 34:25) — (4:25) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [45-O.Okoronkwo].; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 34:21) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Wirtel, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the GB 6 (Q2 31:33) — (1:33) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 27-D.Henderson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 31:28) — 8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 16–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LA 5 (Q3 22:23) — (7:23) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 28-A.Dillon for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q3 22:18) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Wirtel, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the LA 11 (Q3 17:32) — (2:32) 2-M.Crosby 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-S.Wirtel, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 72 (Q3 17:01).

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 11–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the GB 54 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 3-O.Beckham for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams registered a safety from the GB 7 (Q4 14:52) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-M.Stafford pass to 10-C.Kupp is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the GB 21 (Q4 0:22) — (:22) 8-M.Gay 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

Turning points

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

• Los Angeles Rams (Q1 48:49) — (3:49) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford sacked at LA 12 for -9 yards (52-R.Gary). FUMBLES (52-R.Gary) [52-R.Gary], RECOVERED by GB-91-P.Smith at LA 12. 91-P.Smith to LA 7 for 5 yards (79-R.Havenstein [WPA -15.5% · EPA -6.46]
• Los Angeles Rams (Q2 42:53) — (12:53) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 12-V.Jefferson for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-K.Clark]. [WPA +11.7% · EPA +7.42]
• Los Angeles Rams (Q2 38:22) — (8:22) 6-J.Hekker punts 37 yards to GB 22, Center-42-M.Orzech. 18-R.Cobb MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by LA-31-R.Rochell at GB 25. [WPA +10.0% · EPA +4.00]
• Green Bay Packers (Q3 20:02) — (5:02) 7-C.Bojorquez punts 53 yards to LA 15, Center-46-S.Wirtel. 17-J.Koski to LA 28 for 13 yards (49-D.Dafney, 22-S.Jean-Charles). FUMBLES (49-D.Dafney), RECOVERED by GB-51-K.Barnes at LA 28. 51-K.B [WPA +7.9% · EPA +5.08]
• Green Bay Packers (Q3 29:12) — (14:12) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 83-M.Valdes-Scantling pushed ob at GB 49 for 28 yards (33-N.Scott). [WPA +7.8% · EPA +3.00]

Impact plays

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

• Los Angeles Rams (Q2 42:53) — (12:53) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 12-V.Jefferson for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-K.Clark]. [WPA +11.7% · EPA +7.42]
• Los Angeles Rams (Q1 48:49) — (3:49) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford sacked at LA 12 for -9 yards (52-R.Gary). FUMBLES (52-R.Gary) [52-R.Gary], RECOVERED by GB-91-P.Smith at LA 12. 91-P.Smith to LA 7 for 5 yards (79-R.Havenstein [WPA -15.5% · EPA -6.46]
• Los Angeles Rams (Q3 17:01) — (2:01) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 10-C.Kupp INTERCEPTED by 29-R.Douglas at LA 33. 29-R.Douglas for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -4.6% · EPA -6.38]
• Green Bay Packers (Q3 20:02) — (5:02) 7-C.Bojorquez punts 53 yards to LA 15, Center-46-S.Wirtel. 17-J.Koski to LA 28 for 13 yards (49-D.Dafney, 22-S.Jean-Charles). FUMBLES (49-D.Dafney), RECOVERED by GB-51-K.Barnes at LA 28. 51-K.B [WPA +7.9% · EPA +5.08]

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) · 49 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +0.0% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +7.82 total EPA
• M.Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) · 41 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -8.5% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.33 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.05), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Green Bay Packers: 14 drives, +5.23 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
• Los Angeles Rams: 14 drives, -4.33 total EPA, 6 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.
• D. Adams (Green Bay Packers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• M. Stafford (LA) 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 TD (+6) — Q1 47:16 · LA 1 · Score 0-6
   (2:16) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 47:11 · LA 15 · Score 0-7
   2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Wirtel, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.
3. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 43:34 · LA 26 · Score 0-10
   (13:34) 2-M.Crosby 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-S.Wirtel, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.
4. Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 42:53 · GB 79 · Score 6-10
   (12:53) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 12-V.Jefferson for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-K.Clark].
5. Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 42:42 · GB 15 · Score 7-10
   8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
6. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 39:44 · LA 9 · Score 7-13
   (9:44) 2-M.Crosby 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-S.Wirtel, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.
7. Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 37:24 · GB 18 · Score 10-13
   (7:24) 8-M.Gay 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
8. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 34:25 · LA 7 · Score 10-19
   (4:25) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [45-O.Okoronkwo].
9. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 34:21 · LA 15 · Score 10-20
   2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Wirtel, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.
10. Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 31:33 · GB 6 · Score 16-20
    (1:33) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 27-D.Henderson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 31:28 · GB 15 · Score 17-20
    8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
12. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 22:23 · LA 5 · Score 17-26
    (7:23) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 28-A.Dillon for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 22:18 · LA 15 · Score 17-27
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-46-S.Wirtel, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.
14. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 17:32 · LA 11 · Score 17-30
    (2:32) 2-M.Crosby 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-S.Wirtel, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.
15. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 17:01 · GB 72 · Score 17-36
    (2:01) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 10-C.Kupp INTERCEPTED by 29-R.Douglas at LA 33. 29-R.Douglas for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16. Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · GB 54 · Score 23-36
    (15:00) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 3-O.Beckham for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17. Los Angeles Rams Safety (+2) — Q4 14:52 · GB 7 · Score 25-36
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-M.Stafford pass to 10-C.Kupp is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
18. Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 0:22 · GB 21 · Score 28-36
    (:22) 8-M.Gay 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.