Game story
In Week 11 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-11-19, the New England Patriots took care of business against the Green Bay Packers, pulling away with a 35–0 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Brady (New England Patriots) paced the passing game, with +20.58 total EPA, and +1.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. Brady (New England Patriots) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +20.58 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-11.0% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when New England Patriots changed the game: (4:09) 12-T.Brady FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 27, RECOVERED by GB-50-A.Hawk at NE 30. 50-A.Hawk to NE 30 for no gain (82-D.Graham).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England Patriots | 7 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 35 |
| Green Bay Packers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +20.58 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 2 B. Watson · New England Patriots · Receiving · +7.85 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
- 3 R. Caldwell · New England Patriots · Receiving · +7.53 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.51 EPA/play
- 4 L. Maroney · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.67 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 5 D. Graham · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.25 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.25 EPA/play
- 6 H. Evans · New England Patriots · Rushing · +2.40 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.40 EPA/play
- 7 G. Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.33 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.33 EPA/play
- 8 K. Faulk · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.64 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.64 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Brady — NE · Passing
T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+20.58) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New England Patriots's efficiency. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.59 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.18 EPA) came from New England Patriots: (2:30) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Caldwell for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — D. Graham (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — C. Dillon
- New England Patriots — R. Caldwell (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — B. Watson (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — L. Maroney (T. Brady pass)
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the GB 2 (Q1 55:51) — (10:51) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 82-D.Graham for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 55:47) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q2 41:00) — (11:00) 28-C.Dillon right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. NE-28-C.Dillon was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 40:54) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the GB 54 (Q2 32:30) — (2:30) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Caldwell for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 32:22) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the GB 8 (Q3 15:47) — (:47) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 84-B.Watson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 15:43) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the GB 19 (Q4 8:57) — (8:57) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 39-L.Maroney for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 8:49) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New England Patriots (Q1 49:09) — (4:09) 12-T.Brady FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 27, RECOVERED by GB-50-A.Hawk at NE 30. 50-A.Hawk to NE 30 for no gain (82-D.Graham).
- New England Patriots (Q1 55:51) — (10:51) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 82-D.Graham for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q1 57:52) — (12:52) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 84-B.Watson to GB 11 for 36 yards (51-B.Poppinga). FUMBLES (51-B.Poppinga), and recovers at GB 11. 84-B.Watson to GB 11 for no gain (51-B.Poppinga).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 47:33) — (2:33) 16-D.Rayner 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- New England Patriots (Q2 43:44) — (13:44) 44-H.Evans left guard to GB 35 for 4 yards (50-A.Hawk).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New England Patriots (Q2 32:30) — (2:30) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Caldwell for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 3:49) — (3:49) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 45 for -6 yards (50-M.Vrabel). FUMBLES (50-M.Vrabel), RECOVERED by NE-99-M.Wright at GB 45. 99-M.Wright to GB 45 for no gain (72-J.Spitz).
- New England Patriots (Q1 49:09) — (4:09) 12-T.Brady FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 27, RECOVERED by GB-50-A.Hawk at NE 30. 50-A.Hawk to NE 30 for no gain (82-D.Graham).
- New England Patriots (Q4 8:57) — (8:57) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 39-L.Maroney for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
T.Brady led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Brady (New England Patriots) · 35 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +1.2% CPOE · +0.59 EPA/play · +20.58 total EPA
- B.Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 16 dropbacks · 31.2% completion · -21.9% CPOE · -0.44 EPA/play · -7.00 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.119 | -0.439 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.8% | 29.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.543 | -0.733 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.080 | -0.218 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.439 | -0.119 |
| Defensive success rate | 70.8% | 60.2% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.44), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Green Bay Packers: 13 drives, -28.53 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 14 drives, +11.07 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- B. Favre (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.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 55:51 · GB 2 · Score 6-0
(10:51) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 82-D.Graham for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 55:47 · GB 2 · Score 7-0
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 41:00 · GB 1 · Score 13-0
(11:00) 28-C.Dillon right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. NE-28-C.Dillon was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 40:54 · GB 2 · Score 14-0
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 32:30 · GB 54 · Score 20-0
(2:30) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Caldwell for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 32:22 · GB 2 · Score 21-0
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 15:47 · GB 8 · Score 27-0
(:47) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 84-B.Watson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 15:43 · GB 2 · Score 28-0
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 8:57 · GB 19 · Score 34-0
(8:57) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 39-L.Maroney for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 8:49 · GB 2 · Score 35-0
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Green Bay Packers?
The New England Patriots beat the Green Bay Packers 35-0 in Week 11, 2006 on 2006-11-19.
What was the final score of New England Patriots vs Green Bay Packers?
The final score was New England Patriots 35, Green Bay Packers 0 (NE 35-0 GB) in Week 11, 2006 on 2006-11-19.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: New England Patriots 7, Green Bay Packers 0; Q2: New England Patriots 14, Green Bay Packers 0; Q3: New England Patriots 7, Green Bay Packers 0; Q4: New England Patriots 7, Green Bay Packers 0; Final: New England Patriots 35, Green Bay Packers 0.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Green Bay Packers?
New England Patriots touchdown — D. Graham (T. Brady pass) (Q1 55:51) New England Patriots touchdown — C. Dillon (Q2 41:00) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Caldwell (T. Brady pass) (Q2 32:30) New England Patriots touchdown — B. Watson (T. Brady pass) (Q3 15:47) New England Patriots touchdown — L. Maroney (T. Brady pass) (Q4 8:57) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Green Bay Packers?
T. Brady (New England Patriots), 57.1% completion, +1.2% CPOE, +0.59 EPA per dropback, +20.58 total passing EPA. B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 31.2% completion, -21.9% CPOE, -0.44 EPA per dropback, -7.00 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New England Patriots vs Green Bay Packers?
T. Brady (New England Patriots) led the game in total EPA with +20.58 on passing plays. across 35 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.18 EPA): (2:30) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Caldwell for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -11.0%.
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 6-3 Now 7-3 W
Green Bay Packers
Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L
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