Game story
In Week 5 of the 2014 NFL season on 2014-10-02, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Minnesota Vikings, pulling away with a 42–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings) paced the passing game, with -19.50 total EPA, and -9.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.24 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+8.9% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Green Bay Packers changed the game: (5:29) (No Huddle) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Green Bay Packers | 14 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +7.24 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 2 E. Lacy · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +5.76 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 3 A. Thielen · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.82 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 4 J. Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.19 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
- 5 M. Gray · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
- 6 J. Janis · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 7 C. Ford · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 8 R. Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.20 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Rodgers — GB · Passing
A. Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+7.24) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Green Bay Packers's efficiency. Across 21 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.
The signature play (-9.05 EPA) came from Minnesota Vikings: (7:06) 7-C.Ponder pass short left intended for 84-C.Patterson INTERCEPTED by 56-J.Peppers (97-L.Robinson) at MIN 49. 56-J.Peppers for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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. Cobb (A. Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — J. Peppers
- Green Bay Packers — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — E. Lacy
- Green Bay Packers — E. Lacy
- Minnesota Vikings — C. Ponder
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh
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 MIN 8 (Q1 54:44) — (9:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 18-R.Cobb for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 54:39) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 66 (Q1 50:29) — (5:29) (No Huddle) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 50:18) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 61 (Q2 37:06); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 36:51) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 11 (Q2 34:55) — (4:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 17-D.Adams for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 34:51) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 11 (Q3 25:40) — (10:40) 27-E.Lacy right tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 25:33) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 10 (Q3 18:49) — (3:49) 27-E.Lacy right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 18:42) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 6 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder scrambles up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 14:54) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 8 (Q4 10:11) — (10:11) 3-B.Walsh 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 50:29) — (5:29) (No Huddle) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 56:12) — (11:12) (No Huddle) 27-E.Lacy left tackle to MIN 14 for 29 yards (29-X.Rhodes).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 37:06) — (7:06) 7-C.Ponder pass short left intended for 84-C.Patterson INTERCEPTED by 56-J.Peppers (97-L.Robinson) at MIN 49. 56-J.Peppers for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 58:41) — (13:41) 8-T.Masthay punts 58 yards to MIN 14, Center-61-B.Goode, downed by GB-24-J.Bush.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 57:50) — (12:50) 7-C.Ponder pass incomplete deep left to 86-C.Ford. PENALTY on MIN-71-P.Loadholt, Offensive Holding, 8 yards, enforced at MIN 17 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 37:06) — (7:06) 7-C.Ponder pass short left intended for 84-C.Patterson INTERCEPTED by 56-J.Peppers (97-L.Robinson) at MIN 49. 56-J.Peppers for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 50:29) — (5:29) (No Huddle) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 36:15) — (6:15) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short middle intended for 31-J.McKinnon INTERCEPTED by 57-J.Lattimore at MIN 30. 57-J.Lattimore to MIN 20 for 10 yards (7-C.Ponder).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 13:31) — (13:31) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short right intended for 89-R.Rodgers INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith at GB 35. 22-H.Smith to GB 30 for 5 yards (44-J.Starks).
Quarterback report card
C.Ponder led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Ponder (Minnesota Vikings) · 55 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -9.6% CPOE · -0.35 EPA/play · -19.50 total EPA
- A.Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 21 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +10.3% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +7.24 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.244 | +0.113 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.8% | 43.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.355 | +0.175 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.097 | +0.077 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.113 | +0.244 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.9% | 62.2% |
By the numbers
Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.24), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Green Bay Packers: 14 drives, +8.12 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 14 drives, -23.96 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.
- A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- C. Ponder (MIN) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- A. Rodgers (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.
- Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 54:44 · MIN 8 · Score 0-6
(9:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 18-R.Cobb for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 54:39 · MIN 2 · Score 0-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 50:29 · MIN 66 · Score 0-13
(5:29) (No Huddle) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 50:18 · MIN 2 · Score 0-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 37:06 · GB 61 · Score 0-20
(7:06) 7-C.Ponder pass short left intended for 84-C.Patterson INTERCEPTED by 56-J.Peppers (97-L.Robinson) at MIN 49. 56-J.Peppers for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 36:51 · MIN 2 · Score 0-21
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 34:55 · MIN 11 · Score 0-27
(4:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 17-D.Adams for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 34:51 · MIN 2 · Score 0-28
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 25:40 · MIN 11 · Score 0-34
(10:40) 27-E.Lacy right tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 25:33 · MIN 2 · Score 0-35
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 18:49 · MIN 10 · Score 0-41
(3:49) 27-E.Lacy right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 18:42 · MIN 2 · Score 0-42
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · GB 6 · Score 6-42
(15:00) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder scrambles up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 14:54 · GB 2 · Score 7-42
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 10:11 · GB 8 · Score 10-42
(10:11) 3-B.Walsh 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Minnesota Vikings 42-10 in Week 5, 2014 on 2014-10-02.
What was the final score of Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
The final score was Minnesota Vikings 10, Green Bay Packers 42 (MIN 10-42 GB) in Week 5, 2014 on 2014-10-02.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 0, Green Bay Packers 14; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 0, Green Bay Packers 14; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 0, Green Bay Packers 14; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 10, Green Bay Packers 0; Final: Minnesota Vikings 10, Green Bay Packers 42.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Cobb (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 54:44) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 50:29) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Peppers (Q2 37:06) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 34:55) Green Bay Packers touchdown — E. Lacy (Q3 25:40) Green Bay Packers touchdown — E. Lacy (Q3 18:49) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Ponder (Q4 15:00) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q4 10:11, 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?
C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings), 40.0% completion, -9.6% CPOE, -0.35 EPA per dropback, -19.50 total passing EPA. A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 57.1% completion, +10.3% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +7.24 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led the game in total EPA with +7.24 on passing plays. across 21 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-9.05 EPA): (7:06) 7-C.Ponder pass short left intended for 84-C.Patterson INTERCEPTED by 56-J.Peppers (97-L.Robinson) at MIN 49. 56-J.Peppers for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +8.9%.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
Green Bay Packers
Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W
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