Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 28–22 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- Tied 14–14 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Kirk Cousins
- Top passer
- Aaron Rodgers
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:05) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 33-D.Cook for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2020-11-01
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 28–22 on 2020-11-01. Kirk Cousins posted a game-high +15.15 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 28 | |
| 7 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 22 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Kirk Cousins · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +15.15 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play - 2

Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +8.45 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play - 3

Dylan Cook · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +7.86 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play - 4

Dylan Cook · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.49 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.50 EPA/play - 5

Davante Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.65 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play - 6

Joshua Williams · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +2.82 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play - 7

Cooper Beebe · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.60 EPA/play - 8

Malik Taylor · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.58 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.58 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP
Kirk Cousins — MIN · Passing
Kirk Cousins posted the highest total EPA (+15.15) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 18 counted snaps, they averaged +0.84 EPA per play.
Kirk Cousins's top snap (+5.89 EPA): (6:05) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 33-D.Cook for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Aaron Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 49 dropbacks · 55.1% completion · +5.6% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +8.45 total EPA
Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) · 18 dropbacks · 61.1% completion · -0.4% CPOE · +0.84 EPA/play · +15.15 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.275 | +0.120 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.2% | 43.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.842 | +0.172 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.202 | +0.060 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.120 | -0.275 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.5% | 47.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.28 vs +0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.28 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: +0.12 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: 9 drives, +10.23 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 7 drives, +18.39 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Green Bay Packers — Davante Adams (Aaron Rodgers pass) 
Minnesota Vikings — Dylan Cook 
Green Bay Packers — Davante Adams (Aaron Rodgers pass) 
Minnesota Vikings — Dylan Cook 
Minnesota Vikings — Dylan Cook 
Minnesota Vikings — Dylan Cook (Kirk Cousins pass) 
Green Bay Packers — Davante Adams (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 5 (Q1 7:05) — (7:05) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 17-D.Adams for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q1 7:01) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 21 (Q1 0:52) — (:52) 33-D.Cook up the middle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 0:47) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q2 6:57) — (6:57) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 6:53) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q2 0:34) — (:34) 33-D.Cook right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 0:31) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q3 10:05) — (10:05) 33-D.Cook up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 10:00) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 50 (Q3 6:05) — (6:05) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 33-D.Cook for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 5:52) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 8–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 7 (Q4 2:47); Green Bay Packers registered a safety from the MIN 2 (Q4 2:42).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at MIN 45 for -4 yards (98-D.Wonnum). FUMBLES (98-D.Wonnum) [98-D.Wonnum], RECOVERED by MIN-50-E.Wilson at MIN 24. 50-E.Wilson to MIN 28 for 4 yards (86-M.Taylor).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 13:46) — (13:46) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 12-C.Beebe pushed ob at GB 30 for 16 yards (39-C.Sullivan).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 6:05) — (6:05) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 33-D.Cook for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 9:04) — (9:04) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 85-R.Tonyan to MIN 37 for 45 yards (41-A.Harris).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 9:09) — (9:09) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 87-J.Sternberger to MIN 11 for 13 yards (27-C.Dantzler).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 6:05) — (6:05) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 33-D.Cook for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 9:04) — (9:04) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 85-R.Tonyan to MIN 37 for 45 yards (41-A.Harris).
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 2:54) — (2:54) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 19-E.St. Brown to MIN 32 for 12 yards (32-M.Fields). MIN-32-M.Fields was injured during the play.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 8:21) — (8:21) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep right to 85-R.Tonyan (41-A.Harris).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 7:05 · MIN 5 · Score 0-6
(7:05) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 17-D.Adams for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 7:01 · MIN 15 · Score 0-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 0:52 · GB 21 · Score 6-7
(:52) 33-D.Cook up the middle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 0:47 · GB 15 · Score 7-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 6:57 · MIN 1 · Score 7-13
(6:57) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 6:53 · MIN 15 · Score 7-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 0:34 · GB 1 · Score 13-14
(:34) 33-D.Cook right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 0:31 · GB 15 · Score 14-14
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 10:05 · GB 1 · Score 20-14
(10:05) 33-D.Cook up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 10:00 · GB 15 · Score 21-14
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 6:05 · GB 50 · Score 27-14
(6:05) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 33-D.Cook for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 5:52 · GB 15 · Score 28-14
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 2:47 · MIN 7 · Score 28-20
(2:47) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-44-J.Metellus, Defensive Holding, declined.
Green Bay Packers Safety (+2) — Q4 2:42 · MIN 2 · Score 28-22
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 30-J.Williams rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT FAILS. The Replay Official reviewed the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers on 2020-11-01?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 28-22 in Week 8, 2020.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 7, Green Bay Packers 7; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 7, Green Bay Packers 7; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 14, Green Bay Packers 0; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 0, Green Bay Packers 8; Final: Minnesota Vikings 28, Green Bay Packers 22.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 7:05) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Cook (Q1 0:52) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 6:57) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Cook (Q2 0:34) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Cook (Q3 10:05) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Cook (K. Cousins pass) (Q3 6:05) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 2:47) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 55.1% completion, +5.6% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +8.45 total passing EPA. Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 61.1% completion, -0.4% CPOE, +0.84 EPA per dropback, +15.15 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.15 total EPA on Passing plays. across 18 snaps. Their top snap (+5.89 EPA): (6:05) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 33-D.Cook for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Minnesota Vikings won 28-22 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 1-5 Now 2-5 W
Green Bay Packers
Entered 5-1 Now 5-2 L