Game story
In Week 14 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-12-08, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Minnesota Vikings, pulling away with a 26–22 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with +2.68 total EPA.
On the individual side, R. Ferguson (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.22 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+19.1% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Green Bay Packers changed the game: (2:18) (Shotgun) PENALTY on MIN-21-C.Chavous, Defensive Pass Interference, 28 yards, enforced at GB 47 - No Play.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | 10 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Green Bay Packers | 0 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 26 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Ferguson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +11.22 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 2 M. Bennett · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +4.41 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 3 D. Bates · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.74 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 4 D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +3.40 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 5 M. Williams · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +2.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
- 6 B. Favre · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +2.68 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 7 D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +1.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 8 B. Franks · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +0.95 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Ferguson — GB · Receiving
R. Ferguson posted the highest total EPA (+11.22) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Green Bay Packers's efficiency. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.25 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.80 EPA) came from Green Bay Packers: (10:58) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 89-R.Ferguson for 40 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 — R. Moss (D. Culpepper pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — D. Culpepper
- Green Bay Packers — R. Ferguson (B. Favre pass)
- Green Bay Packers — R. Ferguson (B. Favre pass)
- Green Bay Packers — T. Fisher
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — G. Anderson
- Minnesota Vikings — G. Anderson
- Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell
- Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell
- Minnesota Vikings — G. Anderson
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 10–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 5 (Q1 51:19) — (6:19) 1-G.Anderson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q1 46:07) — (1:07) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 46:02) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 6–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 4 (Q2 42:58) — (12:58) 1-G.Anderson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 14 (Q2 36:47) — (6:47) 8-R.Longwell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 1 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 8-R.Longwell 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 9–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q3 26:34) — (11:34) 11-D.Culpepper right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 21 (Q3 23:02) — (8:02) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 89-R.Ferguson for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 22:57) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 19 (Q3 21:04) — (6:04) 1-G.Anderson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 13–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 40 (Q4 10:58) — (10:58) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 89-R.Ferguson for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 10:48) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 14 (Q4 1:11) — (1:11) 40-T.Fisher left tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 2:18) — (2:18) (Shotgun) PENALTY on MIN-21-C.Chavous, Defensive Pass Interference, 28 yards, enforced at GB 47 - No Play.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 10:58) — (10:58) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 89-R.Ferguson for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 48:08) — (3:08) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre sacked at GB 30 for -10 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by MIN-99-C.Hovan at GB 30. 99-C.Hovan to GB 30 for no gain (52-F.Winters).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 7:46) — (7:46) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 85-D.Bates to GB 38 for 16 yards (42-D.Sharper, 28-M.Bowen).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 4:38) — (4:38) 5-K.Richardson punts 24 yards to GB 15, Center-43-B.Liddiard, fair catch by 42-D.Sharper.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 10:58) — (10:58) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 89-R.Ferguson for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 48:08) — (3:08) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre sacked at GB 30 for -10 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by MIN-99-C.Hovan at GB 30. 99-C.Hovan to GB 30 for no gain (52-F.Winters).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 45:10) — (:10) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 84-J.Walker INTERCEPTED by 54-G.Biekert at GB 23. 54-G.Biekert to GB 23 for no gain (84-J.Walker). Ball tipped by MIN #21 (C. Chavous).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 28:03) — (13:03) 20-M.Williams right end to GB 6 for 44 yards (94-K.Gbaja-Biamila).
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) · 36 dropbacks · 61.1% completion · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.68 total EPA
- D.Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) · 33 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · -0.07 EPA/play · -2.26 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.094 | +0.091 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.1% | 53.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.027 | +0.104 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.393 | -0.068 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.091 | -0.094 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.2% | 53.9% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Minnesota Vikings +0.09, Green Bay Packers +0.09) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, +7.25 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 10 drives, +7.18 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.
- R. Ferguson (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 FG (+3) — Q1 51:19 · GB 5 · Score 3-0
(6:19) 1-G.Anderson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 46:07 · GB 3 · Score 9-0
(1:07) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 46:02 · GB 2 · Score 10-0
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 42:58 · GB 4 · Score 13-0
(12:58) 1-G.Anderson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 36:47 · MIN 14 · Score 13-3
(6:47) 8-R.Longwell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 30:03 · MIN 1 · Score 13-6
(:03) 8-R.Longwell 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 26:34 · GB 3 · Score 19-6
(11:34) 11-D.Culpepper right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 23:02 · MIN 21 · Score 19-12
(8:02) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 89-R.Ferguson for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 22:57 · MIN 2 · Score 19-13
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 21:04 · GB 19 · Score 22-13
(6:04) 1-G.Anderson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 10:58 · MIN 40 · Score 22-19
(10:58) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 89-R.Ferguson for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 10:48 · MIN 2 · Score 22-20
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 1:11 · MIN 14 · Score 22-26
(1:11) 40-T.Fisher left tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Minnesota Vikings 26-22 in Week 14, 2002 on 2002-12-08.
What was the final score of Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
The final score was Minnesota Vikings 22, Green Bay Packers 26 (MIN 22-26 GB) in Week 14, 2002 on 2002-12-08.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 10, Green Bay Packers 0; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 3, Green Bay Packers 6; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 9, Green Bay Packers 7; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 0, Green Bay Packers 13; Final: Minnesota Vikings 22, Green Bay Packers 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — R. Moss (D. Culpepper pass) (Q1 46:07) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Culpepper (Q3 26:34) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Ferguson (B. Favre pass) (Q3 23:02) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Ferguson (B. Favre pass) (Q4 10:58) Green Bay Packers touchdown — T. Fisher (Q4 1:11) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Anderson (Q1 51:19, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Anderson (Q2 42:58, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 36:47, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 30:03, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Anderson (Q3 21:04, 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), 61.1% completion, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.68 total passing EPA. D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 45.5% completion, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -2.26 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
R. Ferguson (Green Bay Packers) led the game in total EPA with +11.22 on receiving plays. across 9 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.80 EPA): (10:58) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 89-R.Ferguson for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +19.1%.
Was Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Green Bay Packers won 26-22 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 3-9 Now 3-10 L
Green Bay Packers
Entered 9-3 Now 10-3 W
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