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NFL · Week 14 · December 11, 2011 · 12 min read

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Green Bay Packers: 2011 Week 14 Recap

Packers defeat Raiders 46–16 in Week 14

D.Heyward-Bey led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 16–46 Week 14 finish.

Las Vegas Raiders 16 7–6
Final 16–46
Green Bay Packers 46 13–0 Winner
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
16–46
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 0–31 Green Bay Packers
Top passer
C. Palmer
FantasyHQ MVP
D.Heyward-Bey
Game date
December 11, 2011

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • D.Heyward-Bey 3 REC · 60 YDS +4.6 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Murphy 3 REC · 54 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Bush 3 REC · 19 YDS +1.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Richie Grant
    Richie Grant 10 CAR · 85 YDS +3.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Randall Cobb
    Randall Cobb 1 REC · 26 YDS +3.5 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Driver 1 REC · 28 YDS +1.7 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Green Bay Packers defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 46–16 in Week 14 of the 2011 NFL season on 2011-12-11, a matchup that controlled the game from start to finish. The decisive swing (-11.6% win probability) came in the opening quarter when Las Vegas Raiders swung the momentum.

In Week 14 of the 2011 NFL season on 2011-12-11, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 46–16 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 19 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

C. Palmer (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with -2.38 total EPA, and +2.3% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, D. Heyward-Bey (Las Vegas Raiders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.60 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-11.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: *** play under review ***

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Las Vegas Raiders0079016
Green Bay Packers1417123046

Stars of the game

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

  1. 1 D. Heyward-Bey · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.60 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
  2. 2 R. Grant · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +3.65 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
  3. 3 R. Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.50 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.50 EPA/play
  4. 4 L. Murphy · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
  5. 5 D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.70 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
  6. 6 M. Bush · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.07 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
  7. 7 R. Cartwright · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +0.83 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  8. 8 L. Murphy · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +0.81 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

D. Heyward-Bey — LV · Receiving

D. Heyward-Bey posted the highest total EPA (+4.60) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Las Vegas Raiders's efficiency. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.53 EPA per play.

The signature play (-6.77 EPA) came from Las Vegas Raiders: (3:00) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 45-M.Reece to LV 24 for 1 yard (49-R.Francois). FUMBLES (49-R.Francois), touched at LV 12, RECOVERED by GB-93-E.Walden at LV 5. 93-E.Walden for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Rep

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Las Vegas Raiders — M. Bush (Q3 23:19)
  • Green Bay Packers — M. Reece (C. Palmer pass) (Q3 18:00)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — K. Boss (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 4:52)

Field goals

  • Green Bay Packers — unlisted player (Q2 43:10)
  • Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby (Q3 27:45)
  • Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby (Q3 18:36)
  • Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby (Q4 14:24)

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 14–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LV 47 (Q1 57:07) — *** play under review ***; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 56:57) — *** play under review ***; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LV 4 (Q1 49:14) — *** play under review ***; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 49:10) — *** play under review ***.

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 17–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the LV 16 (Q2 43:10) — *** play under review ***; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LV 37 (Q2 39:20) — *** play under review ***; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 39:14) — *** play under review ***; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LV 6 (Q2 37:10) — *** play under review ***; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 37:06) — *** play under review ***.

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 12–7. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the LV 20 (Q3 27:45); Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the GB 2 (Q3 23:19) — (8:19) 29-M.Bush left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 23:15); Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the LV 31 (Q3 18:36) — (3:36) 2-M.Crosby 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 77 (Q3 18:00).

The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 9–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the LV 15 (Q4 14:24) — (14:24) 2-M.Crosby 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Las Vegas Raiders registered a safety from the LV 94 (Q4 11:05) — (11:05) 10-M.Flynn sacked in End Zone for -6 yards, SAFETY (55-R.McClain).; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the GB 5 (Q4 4:52) — (4:52) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 87-K.Boss for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 4:43) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

Turning points

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

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 57:21) — *** play under review *** [WPA -11.6% · EPA -5.05]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 57:07) — *** play under review *** [WPA +9.7% · EPA +3.73]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 58:46) — *** play under review *** [WPA +6.0% · EPA +2.27]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 52:13) — *** play under review *** [WPA +5.5% · EPA +2.76]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 56:16) — *** play under review *** [WPA +3.7% · EPA +1.96]

Impact plays

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

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 18:00) — (3:00) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 45-M.Reece to LV 24 for 1 yard (49-R.Francois). FUMBLES (49-R.Francois), touched at LV 12, RECOVERED by GB-93-E.Walden at LV 5. 93-E.Walden for 5 yards [WPA -0.1% · EPA -6.77]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 57:21) — *** play under review *** [WPA -11.6% · EPA -5.05]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 34:12) — (4:12) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass incomplete short right to 88-J.Finley (34-M.Mitchell). Oakland challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short ri [WPA -0.0% · EPA -4.62]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 30:48) — (:48) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle intended for 87-K.Boss INTERCEPTED by 49-R.Francois at GB -4. Touchback. [WPA -0.0% · EPA -4.46]

Quarterback report card

C.Palmer led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • C.Palmer (Las Vegas Raiders) · 31 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · +2.3% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -2.38 total EPA
  • A.Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 13 dropbacks · 23.1% completion · -19.9% CPOE · -0.42 EPA/play · -5.51 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

StatLas Vegas RaidersGreen Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play-0.145+0.197
Offensive success rate44.0%48.2%
Pass EPA/play-0.077-0.326
Rush EPA/play+0.075+0.129
Defensive EPA/play-0.197+0.145
Defensive success rate51.8%56.0%

By the numbers

Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

  • Green Bay Packers: 14 drives, +16.71 total EPA, 9 scoring drives
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 13 drives, -13.17 total EPA, 3 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. Heyward-Bey (Las Vegas Raiders) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
  • A. Rodgers (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 TD (+6) — Q1 57:07 · LV 47 · Score 0-6
    *** play under review ***
  2. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 56:57 · LV 2 · Score 0-7
    *** play under review ***
  3. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 49:14 · LV 4 · Score 0-13
    *** play under review ***
  4. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 49:10 · LV 2 · Score 0-14
    *** play under review ***
  5. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 43:10 · LV 16 · Score 0-17
    *** play under review ***
  6. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 39:20 · LV 37 · Score 0-23
    *** play under review ***
  7. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 39:14 · LV 2 · Score 0-24
    *** play under review ***
  8. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 37:10 · LV 6 · Score 0-30
    *** play under review ***
  9. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 37:06 · LV 2 · Score 0-31
    *** play under review ***
  10. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 27:45 · LV 20 · Score 0-34
    (12:45) 2-M.Crosby 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. Penalty on LV-33-T.Branch, Defensive Offside, declined.
  11. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 23:19 · GB 2 · Score 6-34
    (8:19) 29-M.Bush left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 23:15 · GB 2 · Score 7-34
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. PENALTY on GB, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
  13. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 18:36 · LV 31 · Score 7-37
    (3:36) 2-M.Crosby 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  14. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 18:00 · GB 77 · Score 7-43
    (3:00) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 45-M.Reece to LV 24 for 1 yard (49-R.Francois). FUMBLES (49-R.Francois), touched at LV 12, RECOVERED by GB-93-E
  15. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 14:24 · LV 15 · Score 7-46
    (14:24) 2-M.Crosby 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  16. Las Vegas Raiders Safety (+2) — Q4 11:05 · LV 94 · Score 9-46
    (11:05) 10-M.Flynn sacked in End Zone for -6 yards, SAFETY (55-R.McClain).
  17. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 4:52 · GB 5 · Score 15-46
    (4:52) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 87-K.Boss for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  18. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 4:43 · GB 2 · Score 16-46
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Green Bay Packers?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 46-16 in Week 14, 2011 on 2011-12-11.

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

The final score was Las Vegas Raiders 16, Green Bay Packers 46 (LV 16-46 GB) in Week 14, 2011 on 2011-12-11.

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

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Green Bay Packers 14; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Green Bay Packers 17; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Green Bay Packers 12; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 9, Green Bay Packers 3; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 16, Green Bay Packers 46.

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

Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — M. Bush (Q3 23:19) Green Bay Packers touchdown — M. Reece (C. Palmer pass) (Q3 18:00) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — K. Boss (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 4:52) Green Bay Packers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 43:10, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 27:45, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 18:36, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 14:24, 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?

C. Palmer (Las Vegas Raiders), 58.1% completion, +2.3% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -2.38 total passing EPA. A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 23.1% completion, -19.9% CPOE, -0.42 EPA per dropback, -5.51 total passing EPA.

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

D. Heyward-Bey (Las Vegas Raiders) led the game in total EPA with +4.60 on receiving plays. across 3 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.77 EPA): (3:00) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 45-M.Reece to LV 24 for 1 yard (49-R.Francois). FUMBLES (49-R.Francois), touched at LV 12, RECOVERED by GB-93-E.Walden at LV 5. 93-. The biggest win-probability swing was -11.6%.

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 7-5 Now 7-6 L

Green Bay Packers

Entered 12-0 Now 13-0 W