Quick answer
- Winner
- Green Bay Packers
- Final score
- Green Bay Packers 28–27 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 22–35 Green Bay Packers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:02) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 13-J.Morgan for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2012-09-30
Game summary
The Green Bay Packers beat the New Orleans Saints 28–27 on 2012-09-30. D. Brees posted a game-high +24.27 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 43 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 7 | 15 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 27 |
 Green Bay Packers | 7 | 28 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints
(9:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 89-Ja.Jones for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(3:38) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 12-M.Colston for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD.
(14:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
2-M.Crosby kicks 69 yards from GB 35 to NO -4. 43-D.Sproles to NO 28 for 32 yards (37-S.Shields; 24-J.Bush).
2-M.Crosby kicks 69 yards from GB 35 to NO -4. 43-D.Sproles to NO 28 for 32 yards (37-S.Shields; 24-J.Bush).
(14:10) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short right to 16-L.Moore.
(14:10) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short right to 16-L.Moore.
(4:53) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 89-Ja.Jones for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(:33) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(9:43) 5-G.Hartley 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(9:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 32-C.Benson to GB 35 for 4 yards (50-C.Lofton, 58-S.Shanle).
(7:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 88-J.Finley to NO 11 for 14 yards (58-S.Shanle).
(5:19) 6-G.Harrell FUMBLES (Aborted) at NO 7, RECOVERED by NO-91-W.Smith at NO 8. 91-W.Smith to NO 8 for no gain (32-C.Benson).
(4:02) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 13-J.Morgan for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(13:07) 5-G.Hartley 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(7:05) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 87-J.Nelson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
GBGreen Bay PackersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 9:09TD Aaron RodgersPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 12
- Score
- 0-6
(9:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 89-Ja.Jones for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 9:02XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 12
- Score
- 0-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 3:38TD MCM. ColstonPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 20
- Score
- 6-7
(3:38) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 12-M.Colston for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 3:33XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 12
- Score
- 7-7
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 14:22TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NO 9
- Score
- 7-13
(14:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 14:15XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 7-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 14:15TD Maxx CrosbyPoints+7
- Yard line
- GB 35
- Score
- 7-14
2-M.Crosby kicks 69 yards from GB 35 to NO -4. 43-D.Sproles to NO 28 for 32 yards (37-S.Shields; 24-J.Bush).
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 14:15TD Maxx CrosbyPoints+7
- Yard line
- GB 35
- Score
- 7-14
2-M.Crosby kicks 69 yards from GB 35 to NO -4. 43-D.Sproles to NO 28 for 32 yards (37-S.Shields; 24-J.Bush).
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 14:10XP DBD. BreesPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 72
- Score
- 7-14
(14:10) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short right to 16-L.Moore.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 14:10TD LMLouis MoorePoints+7
- Yard line
- GB 72
- Score
- 7-14
(14:10) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short right to 16-L.Moore.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 4:53TD Aaron RodgersPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 14
- Score
- 7-20
(4:53) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 89-Ja.Jones for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 4:50XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 7-21
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:33TD DSD. SprolesPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 6
- Score
- 13-21
(:33) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:27XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 14-21
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 9:43FG GHG. HartleyPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 17-21
(9:43) 5-G.Hartley 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 9:20FG Aaron RodgersPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 69
- Score
- 17-21
(9:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 32-C.Benson to GB 35 for 4 yards (50-C.Lofton, 58-S.Shanle).
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 7:30FG Aaron RodgersPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 25
- Score
- 17-21
(7:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 88-J.Finley to NO 11 for 14 yards (58-S.Shanle).
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 5:19FG GHG. HarrellPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 17-21
(5:19) 6-G.Harrell FUMBLES (Aborted) at NO 7, RECOVERED by NO-91-W.Smith at NO 8. 91-W.Smith to NO 8 for no gain (32-C.Benson).
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 4:02TD Jordan MorganPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 80
- Score
- 23-21
(4:02) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 13-J.Morgan for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 3:49XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 24-21
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 13:07FG GHG. HartleyPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 9
- Score
- 27-21
(13:07) 5-G.Hartley 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 7:05TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NO 11
- Score
- 27-27
(7:05) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 87-J.Nelson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 7:00XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 27-28
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +24.27 total EPA · 58 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 2Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +21.43 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 3M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +12.54 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 4Ja. Jones · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.83 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 5Jordan Morgan · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.46 total EPA · 1 snaps · +6.46 EPA/play
- 6Jimmy Graham · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.30 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 7Louis Moore · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.60 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 8Randall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.49 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.44 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
D. Brees — NO · Passing
D. Brees posted the highest total EPA (+24.27) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 58 counted snaps, they averaged +0.42 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (+6.46 EPA): (4:02) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 13-J.Morgan for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
D. Brees led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 58 dropbacks · 60.3% completion · -0.3% CPOE · +0.42 EPA/play · +24.27 total EPA
- Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 46 dropbacks · 67.4% completion · +12.7% CPOE · +0.47 EPA/play · +21.43 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.188 | +0.203 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.5% | 54.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.418 | +0.466 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.334 | -0.179 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.203 | -0.188 |
| Defensive success rate | 45.3% | 50.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New Orleans Saints +0.19, Green Bay Packers +0.20) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.19 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: +0.20 EPA/play (92nd percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, +17.49 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 9 drives, +18.66 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Green Bay Packers — Aaron Rodgers
- New Orleans Saints — M. Colston (D. Brees pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Gary Jennings (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Aaron Rodgers
- New Orleans Saints — D. Sproles (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Jordan Morgan (D. Brees pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Jack Nelson (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — G. Hartley
- New Orleans Saints — Aaron Rodgers
- New Orleans Saints — Aaron Rodgers
- New Orleans Saints — G. Harrell
- New Orleans Saints — G. Hartley
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 NO 12 (Q1 9:09) — (9:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 89-Ja.Jones for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the NO 12 (Q1 9:02) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the GB 20 (Q1 3:38) — (3:38) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 12-M.Colston for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the GB 12 (Q1 3:33) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 28–15. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the NO 9 (Q2 14:22) — (14:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 14:15) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the GB 35 (Q2 14:15) — 2-M.Crosby kicks 69 yards from GB 35 to NO -4. 43-D.Sproles to NO 28 for 32 yards (37-S.Shields; 24-J.Bush).; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 35 (Q2 14:15) — 2-M.Crosby kicks 69 yards from GB 35 to NO -4. 43-D.Sproles to NO 28 for 32 yards (37-S.Shields; 24-J.Bush).; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the GB 72 (Q2 14:10) — (14:10) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short right to 16-L.Moore.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 72 (Q2 14:10) — (14:10) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short right to 16-L.Moore.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the NO 14 (Q2 4:53) — (4:53) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 89-Ja.Jones for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 4:50) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the GB 6 (Q2 0:33) — (:33) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 0:27) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 19–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the GB 2 (Q3 9:43) — (9:43) 5-G.Hartley 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the NO 69 (Q3 9:20) — (9:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 32-C.Benson to GB 35 for 4 yards (50-C.Lofton, 58-S.Shanle).; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the NO 25 (Q3 7:30) — (7:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 88-J.Finley to NO 11 for 14 yards (58-S.Shanle).; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the NO 2 (Q3 5:19) — (5:19) 6-G.Harrell FUMBLES (Aborted) at NO 7, RECOVERED by NO-91-W.Smith at NO 8. 91-W.Smith to NO 8 for no gain (32-C.Benson).; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the GB 80 (Q3 4:02) — (4:02) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 13-J.Morgan for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 3:49) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the GB 9 (Q4 13:07) — (13:07) 5-G.Hartley 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the NO 11 (Q4 7:05) — (7:05) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 87-J.Nelson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 7:00) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 4:02) — (4:02) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 13-J.Morgan for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 2:54) — (2:54) 5-G.Hartley 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 5:19) — (5:19) 6-G.Harrell FUMBLES (Aborted) at NO 7, RECOVERED by NO-91-W.Smith at NO 8. 91-W.Smith to NO 8 for no gain (32-C.Benson).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 4:41) — (4:41) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 16-L.Moore to GB 45 for 6 yards (29-C.Hayward).
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 0:50) — (:50) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 12-M.Colston to GB 38 for 23 yards (21-C.Woodson). GB-21-C.Woodson was injured during the play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 4:02) — (4:02) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 13-J.Morgan for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 5:19) — (5:19) 6-G.Harrell FUMBLES (Aborted) at NO 7, RECOVERED by NO-91-W.Smith at NO 8. 91-W.Smith to NO 8 for no gain (32-C.Benson).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 14:25) — (14:25) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 12-M.Colston to GB 15 for 27 yards (42-M.Burnett; 22-J.McMillian).
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 2:41) — (2:41) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right intended for 87-J.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 21-P.Robinson at NO 34. 21-P.Robinson to NO 34 for no gain (87-J.Nelson).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 9:09 · NO 12 · Score 0-6
(9:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 89-Ja.Jones for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 9:02 · NO 12 · Score 0-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 3:38 · GB 20 · Score 6-7
(3:38) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 12-M.Colston for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 3:33 · GB 12 · Score 7-7
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 14:22 · NO 9 · Score 7-13
(14:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 14:15 · NO 2 · Score 7-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - New Orleans Saints TD (+7) — Q2 14:15 · GB 35 · Score 7-14
2-M.Crosby kicks 69 yards from GB 35 to NO -4. 43-D.Sproles to NO 28 for 32 yards (37-S.Shields; 24-J.Bush). - Green Bay Packers TD (+7) — Q2 14:15 · GB 35 · Score 7-14
2-M.Crosby kicks 69 yards from GB 35 to NO -4. 43-D.Sproles to NO 28 for 32 yards (37-S.Shields; 24-J.Bush). - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 14:10 · GB 72 · Score 7-14
(14:10) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short right to 16-L.Moore. - Green Bay Packers TD (+7) — Q2 14:10 · GB 72 · Score 7-14
(14:10) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short right to 16-L.Moore. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 4:53 · NO 14 · Score 7-20
(4:53) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 89-Ja.Jones for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 4:50 · NO 2 · Score 7-21
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 0:33 · GB 6 · Score 13-21
(:33) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 0:27 · GB 2 · Score 14-21
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 9:43 · GB 2 · Score 17-21
(9:43) 5-G.Hartley 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 9:20 · NO 69 · Score 17-21
(9:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 32-C.Benson to GB 35 for 4 yards (50-C.Lofton, 58-S.Shanle). - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 7:30 · NO 25 · Score 17-21
(7:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 88-J.Finley to NO 11 for 14 yards (58-S.Shanle). - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 5:19 · NO 2 · Score 17-21
(5:19) 6-G.Harrell FUMBLES (Aborted) at NO 7, RECOVERED by NO-91-W.Smith at NO 8. 91-W.Smith to NO 8 for no gain (32-C.Benson). - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 4:02 · GB 80 · Score 23-21
(4:02) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 13-J.Morgan for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 3:49 · GB 2 · Score 24-21
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 13:07 · GB 9 · Score 27-21
(13:07) 5-G.Hartley 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 7:05 · NO 11 · Score 27-27
(7:05) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 87-J.Nelson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 7:00 · NO 2 · Score 27-28
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Green Bay Packers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) 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 New Orleans Saints vs Green Bay Packers on 2012-09-30?
The Green Bay Packers beat the New Orleans Saints 28-27 in Week 4, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 7, Green Bay Packers 7; Q2: New Orleans Saints 15, Green Bay Packers 28; Q3: New Orleans Saints 19, Green Bay Packers 0; Q4: New Orleans Saints 3, Green Bay Packers 7; Final: New Orleans Saints 27, Green Bay Packers 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Green Bay Packers?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Rodgers (Q1 9:09) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Colston (D. Brees pass) (Q1 3:38) Green Bay Packers touchdown — G. Jennings (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 14:22) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Rodgers (Q2 4:53) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Sproles (D. Brees pass) (Q2 0:33) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Morgan (D. Brees pass) (Q3 4:02) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 7:05) New Orleans Saints field goal — G. Hartley (Q3 9:43, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — A. Rodgers (Q3 9:20, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — A. Rodgers (Q3 7:30, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — G. Harrell (Q3 5:19, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — G. Hartley (Q4 13:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Green Bay Packers?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 60.3% completion, -0.3% CPOE, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +24.27 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 67.4% completion, +12.7% CPOE, +0.47 EPA per dropback, +21.43 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Green Bay Packers?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +24.27 total EPA on Passing plays. across 58 snaps. Their top snap (+6.46 EPA): (4:02) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 13-J.Morgan for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was New Orleans Saints vs Green Bay Packers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Green Bay Packers won 28-27 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L
Green Bay Packers
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
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