Game story
In Week 3 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-09-26, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Minnesota Vikings, pulling away with a 23–20 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with +13.58 total EPA.
On the individual side, B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.58 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+57.5% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Green Bay Packers changed the game: (:16) B.Favre pass to C.Bradford for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
| Green Bay Packers | 0 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Favre · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +13.58 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 2 A. Freeman · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.51 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 3 C. Bradford · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.19 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 4 J. Reed · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.16 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 5 C. Carter · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.80 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 6 R. Cunningham · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +4.22 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 7 B. Schroeder · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.57 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 8 R. Cunningham · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +2.80 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.40 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 (+13.58) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Green Bay Packers's efficiency. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.09 EPA) came from Green Bay Packers: (:16) B.Favre pass to C.Bradford for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
- Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 2 (Q1 57:03) — (12:03) L.Hoard left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 49:26) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 10 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) R.Longwell 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 94 (Q2 38:24) — (8:24) R.Cunningham pass intended for R.Moss INTERCEPTED by A.Edwards at MIN 26. A.Edwards for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 37:37) — R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 17 (Q2 30:54) — (:54) G.Anderson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 4 (Q3 30:00) — (15:00) G.Anderson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 17 (Q3 24:08) — (9:08) R.Longwell 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–7. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 16 (Q4 10:12) — (10:12) R.Longwell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 10 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) R.Cunningham pass to R.Moss for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 1:56) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 23 (Q4 0:16) — (:16) B.Favre pass to C.Bradford for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 0:12) — R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:16) — (:16) B.Favre pass to C.Bradford for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 60:00) — M.Berger kicks 67 yards from MIN 30 to GB 3. B.Mitchell to GB 22 for 19 yards (K.Mays).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 4:25) — (4:25) R.Cunningham pass to J.Reed pushed ob at GB 28 for 50 yards (F.Vinson).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 38:24) — (8:24) R.Cunningham pass intended for R.Moss INTERCEPTED by A.Edwards at MIN 26. A.Edwards for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:06) — (:06) R.Cunningham pass intended for M.Hatchette INTERCEPTED by A.Edwards at GB 5. A.Edwards to GB 5 for no gain (M.Hatchette).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:16) — (:16) B.Favre pass to C.Bradford for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 38:24) — (8:24) R.Cunningham pass intended for R.Moss INTERCEPTED by A.Edwards at MIN 26. A.Edwards for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) B.Favre pass to B.Schroeder pushed ob at GB 37 for 23 yards (R.McDonald).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 4:25) — (4:25) R.Cunningham pass to J.Reed pushed ob at GB 28 for 50 yards (F.Vinson).
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) · 41 dropbacks · 58.5% completion · +0.33 EPA/play · +13.58 total EPA
- R.Cunningham (Minnesota Vikings) · 37 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · +0.11 EPA/play · +4.22 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.143 | +0.153 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.8% | 45.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.114 | +0.329 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.154 | -0.255 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.153 | -0.143 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.8% | 51.2% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Minnesota Vikings +0.14, Green Bay Packers +0.15) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Green Bay Packers: 9 drives, +12.85 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 9 drives, +12.02 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.
- B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) 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.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 57:03 · GB 2 · Score 6-0
(12:03) L.Hoard left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 49:26 · GB 2 · Score 7-0
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 45:00 · MIN 10 · Score 7-3
(15:00) R.Longwell 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 38:24 · GB 94 · Score 7-9
(8:24) R.Cunningham pass intended for R.Moss INTERCEPTED by A.Edwards at MIN 26. A.Edwards for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 37:37 · MIN 2 · Score 7-10
R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 30:54 · GB 17 · Score 10-10
(:54) G.Anderson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 30:00 · GB 4 · Score 13-10
(15:00) G.Anderson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 24:08 · MIN 17 · Score 13-13
(9:08) R.Longwell 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 10:12 · MIN 16 · Score 13-16
(10:12) R.Longwell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · GB 10 · Score 19-16
(2:00) R.Cunningham pass to R.Moss for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 1:56 · GB 2 · Score 20-16
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 0:16 · MIN 23 · Score 20-22
(:16) B.Favre pass to C.Bradford for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 0:12 · MIN 2 · Score 20-23
R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Minnesota Vikings 23-20 in Week 3, 1999 on 1999-09-26.
What was the final score of Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
The final score was Minnesota Vikings 20, Green Bay Packers 23 (MIN 20-23 GB) in Week 3, 1999 on 1999-09-26.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 7, Green Bay Packers 0; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 3, Green Bay Packers 10; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 3, Green Bay Packers 3; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 7, Green Bay Packers 10; Final: Minnesota Vikings 20, Green Bay Packers 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 57:03) Green Bay Packers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 38:24) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 2:00) Green Bay Packers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 0:16) Green Bay Packers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 45:00, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — unlisted player (Q2 30:54, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — unlisted player (Q3 30:00, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — unlisted player (Q3 24:08, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 10:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 58.5% completion, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +13.58 total passing EPA. R. Cunningham (Minnesota Vikings), 48.6% completion, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +4.22 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) led the game in total EPA with +13.58 on passing plays. across 41 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.09 EPA): (:16) B.Favre pass to C.Bradford for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +57.5%.
Was Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Green Bay Packers won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
Green Bay Packers
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
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