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NFL · Week 14 · December 9, 2007 · 11 min read

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Green Bay Packers: 2007 Week 14 Recap

Packers defeat Raiders 38–7 in Week 14

B.Favre led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 7–38 Week 14 finish.

Las Vegas Raiders 7 4–9
Final 7–38
Green Bay Packers 38 11–2 Winner
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
7–38
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 7–14 Green Bay Packers
Top passer
B. Favre
FantasyHQ MVP
B.Favre
Game date
December 9, 2007

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • R.Curry 2 REC · 48 YDS +5.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Joey Porter Jr.
    Joey Porter Jr. 2 REC · 45 YDS · 1 TD +5.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Jay Higgins IV
    Jay Higgins IV 1 REC · 5 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • B.Favre 15/25 · 266 YDS · 2 TD +10.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Gary Jennings
    Gary Jennings 2 REC · 100 YDS · 1 TD +9.4 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Lee 4 REC · 71 YDS · 1 TD +7.3 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Green Bay Packers defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 38–7 in Week 14 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-12-09, a matchup that controlled the game from start to finish. The decisive swing (-11.9% win probability) came in the opening quarter when Green Bay Packers swung the momentum.

In Week 14 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-12-09, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 38–7 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with +10.81 total EPA, and +5.8% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.81 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-11.9% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Green Bay Packers changed the game: (1:55) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass deep left intended for 81-K.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 30-S.Schweigert at LV 8. 30-S.Schweigert to LV 18 for 10 yards (81-K.Robinson). Ball tipped by GB #81.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4T
Las Vegas Raiders700007
Green Bay Packers141770038

Stars of the game

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

  1. 1 B. Favre · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +10.81 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
  2. 2 G. Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +9.37 total EPA · 2 snaps · +4.68 EPA/play
  3. 3 D. Lee · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +7.32 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.83 EPA/play
  4. 4 D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.21 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play
  5. 5 R. Curry · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.20 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.60 EPA/play
  6. 6 J. Porter · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.08 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.54 EPA/play
  7. 7 K. Robinson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.22 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.22 EPA/play
  8. 8 J. Higgins · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

B. Favre — GB · Passing

B. Favre posted the highest total EPA (+10.81) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Green Bay Packers's efficiency. Across 25 counted snaps, they averaged +0.43 EPA per play.

The signature play (+6.52 EPA) came from Green Bay Packers: (5:03) 9-J.Ryan punts 39 yards to LV 8, Center-60-R.Davis. 17-T.Dwight to LV 11 for 3 yards (57-J.Hunter). Play Challenged by GB and REVERSED. 9-J.Ryan punts 39 yards to LV 8, Center-60-R.Davis. 17-T.Dwight to LV 11 for

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Green Bay Packers — R. Grant (Q2 38:56)
  • Green Bay Packers — W. Blackmon (Q2 35:59)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — J. Porter (J. McCown pass) (Q2 30:33)
  • Green Bay Packers — G. Jennings (B. Favre pass) (Q3 24:24)
  • Green Bay Packers — J. Ryan (Q3 20:03)
  • Green Bay Packers — D. Lee (B. Favre pass) (Q4 4:11)

Field goals

  • Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby (Q3 25:51)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LV 6 (Q2 38:56) — (8:56) 25-R.Grant left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 38:51) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 84 (Q2 35:59) — (5:59) 9-S.Lechler punts 41 yards to GB 43, Center-59-J.Condo. 27-W.Blackmon for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 35:44) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the GB 25 (Q2 30:33) — (:33) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep left to 84-J.Porter for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Assistant and Upheld.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 30:26) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 17–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the LV 26 (Q3 25:51) — (10:51) 2-M.Crosby 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LV 80 (Q3 24:24); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LV 17 (Q3 24:11) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LV 47 (Q3 20:03); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 19:50) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LV 46 (Q4 4:11) — (4:11) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 86-D.Lee for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 4:00) — 2-M.Crosby 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 (Q1 46:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass deep left intended for 81-K.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 30-S.Schweigert at LV 8. 30-S.Schweigert to LV 18 for 10 yards (81-K.Robinson). Ball tipped by GB #81. [WPA -11.9% · EPA -3.97]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 53:24) — (8:24) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass incomplete short right to 80-D.Driver. [WPA -8.8% · EPA -2.87]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 43:33) — (13:33) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 80-D.Driver to LV 33 for 11 yards (99-W.Sapp). [WPA +8.6% · EPA +1.86]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 24:24) — (9:24) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 85-G.Jennings for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LV-98-J.Richardson, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +7.7% · EPA +6.17]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 49:59) — (4:59) 25-J.Fargas left end to GB 49 for -2 yards (36-N.Collins). [WPA -7.1% · EPA -3.05]

Impact plays

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

  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 20:03) — (5:03) 9-J.Ryan punts 39 yards to LV 8, Center-60-R.Davis. 17-T.Dwight to LV 11 for 3 yards (57-J.Hunter). Play Challenged by GB and REVERSED. 9-J.Ryan punts 39 yards to LV 8, Center-60-R.Davis. 17-T. [WPA +3.9% · EPA +6.52]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 24:24) — (9:24) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 85-G.Jennings for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LV-98-J.Richardson, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +7.7% · EPA +6.17]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 4:11) — (4:11) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 86-D.Lee for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +5.32]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 35:59) — (5:59) 9-S.Lechler punts 41 yards to GB 43, Center-59-J.Condo. 27-W.Blackmon for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -7.0% · EPA -5.07]

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) · 25 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +5.8% CPOE · +0.43 EPA/play · +10.81 total EPA
  • J.McCown (Las Vegas Raiders) · 18 dropbacks · 38.9% completion · -0.7% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -3.52 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

StatLas Vegas RaidersGreen Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play-0.287+0.141
Offensive success rate36.5%45.5%
Pass EPA/play-0.103+0.432
Rush EPA/play-0.395-0.018
Defensive EPA/play-0.141+0.287
Defensive success rate54.5%63.5%

By the numbers

Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.29), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

  • Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, +10.85 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 12 drives, -21.21 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.
  • B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
  • B. Favre (GB) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 38:56 · LV 6 · Score 0-6
    (8:56) 25-R.Grant left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 38:51 · LV 2 · Score 0-7
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  3. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 35:59 · GB 84 · Score 0-13
    (5:59) 9-S.Lechler punts 41 yards to GB 43, Center-59-J.Condo. 27-W.Blackmon for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 35:44 · LV 2 · Score 0-14
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  5. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 30:33 · GB 25 · Score 6-14
    (:33) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep left to 84-J.Porter for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Assistant and Upheld.
  6. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 30:26 · GB 2 · Score 7-14
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  7. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 25:51 · LV 26 · Score 7-17
    (10:51) 2-M.Crosby 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  8. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 24:24 · LV 80 · Score 7-23
    (9:24) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 85-G.Jennings for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LV-98-J.Richardson, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  9. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 24:11 · LV 17 · Score 7-24
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  10. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 20:03 · LV 47 · Score 7-30
    (5:03) 9-J.Ryan punts 39 yards to LV 8, Center-60-R.Davis. 17-T.Dwight to LV 11 for 3 yards (57-J.Hunter). Play Challenged by GB and REVERSED. 9-J.Ryan punts 39
  11. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 19:50 · LV 2 · Score 7-31
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  12. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 4:11 · LV 46 · Score 7-37
    (4:11) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 86-D.Lee for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 4:00 · LV 2 · Score 7-38
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Green Bay Packers?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 38-7 in Week 14, 2007 on 2007-12-09.

What was the final score of Las Vegas Raiders vs Green Bay Packers?

The final score was Las Vegas Raiders 7, Green Bay Packers 38 (LV 7-38 GB) in Week 14, 2007 on 2007-12-09.

What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Green Bay Packers?

Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Green Bay Packers 14; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Green Bay Packers 17; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Green Bay Packers 7; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Green Bay Packers 38.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Green Bay Packers?

Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Grant (Q2 38:56) Green Bay Packers touchdown — W. Blackmon (Q2 35:59) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Porter (J. McCown pass) (Q2 30:33) Green Bay Packers touchdown — G. Jennings (B. Favre pass) (Q3 24:24) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Ryan (Q3 20:03) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Lee (B. Favre pass) (Q4 4:11) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 25:51, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Green Bay Packers?

B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 60.0% completion, +5.8% CPOE, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +10.81 total passing EPA. J. McCown (Las Vegas Raiders), 38.9% completion, -0.7% CPOE, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -3.52 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Las Vegas Raiders vs Green Bay Packers?

B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) led the game in total EPA with +10.81 on passing plays. across 25 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.52 EPA): (5:03) 9-J.Ryan punts 39 yards to LV 8, Center-60-R.Davis. 17-T.Dwight to LV 11 for 3 yards (57-J.Hunter). Play Challenged by GB and REVERSED. 9-J.Ryan punts 39 yards to LV 8, Cent. The biggest win-probability swing was -11.9%.

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 4-8 Now 4-9 L

Green Bay Packers

Entered 10-2 Now 11-2 W