Game story
In the Wild Card of the 2020 NFL season on 2021-01-16, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 32–18 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 23 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with +18.04 total EPA, and +4.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +18.04 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+8.3% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (7:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep middle to 11-J.Reynolds to GB 42 for 28 yards (26-D.Savage).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 3 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Green Bay Packers | 3 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 32 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +18.04 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 2 A. Lazard · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +7.70 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 3 D. Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.44 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 4 J. Williams · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +4.18 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 5 J. Reynolds · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.08 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 6 V. Jefferson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.70 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 7 R. Tonyan · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.56 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 8 C. Akers · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +3.41 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.19 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 (+18.04) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Green Bay Packers's efficiency. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.47 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.31 EPA) came from Green Bay Packers: (7:00) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 13-A.Lazard for 58 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 — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — A. Rodgers
- Los Angeles Rams — V. Jefferson (J. Goff pass)
- Green Bay Packers — A. Jones
- Los Angeles Rams — C. Akers
- Green Bay Packers — A. Lazard (A. Rodgers pass)
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Gay
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the LA 5 (Q1 53:42) — (8:42) 2-M.Crosby 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the GB 19 (Q1 49:40) — (4:40) 1-M.Gay 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 16–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q2 41:40) — (11:40) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 17-D.Adams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 41:37) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q2 33:36) — (3:36) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the GB 4 (Q2 30:33) — (:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 12-V.Jefferson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 30:29) — 1-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the LA 21 (Q2 30:04) — (:04) 2-M.Crosby 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 8–6. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q3 27:14) — (12:14) 33-A.Jones left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the GB 7 (Q3 16:45) — (1:45) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 23-C.Akers. 23-C.Akers right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams registered a safety from the GB 2 (Q3 16:41) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 16-J.Goff pass to 23-C.Akers is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Lateral from 12-V.Jefferson to 23-C.Akers..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LA 58 (Q4 7:00) — (7:00) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 13-A.Lazard for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 6:52) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 52:31) — (7:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep middle to 11-J.Reynolds to GB 42 for 28 yards (26-D.Savage).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 30:33) — (:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 12-V.Jefferson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 54:54) — (9:54) (No Huddle) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 19-E.St. Brown to LA 4 for 27 yards (32-J.Fuller). Penalty on LA, Defensive Too Many Men on Field, declined.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 7:00) — (7:00) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 13-A.Lazard for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 13:26) — (13:26) 6-J.Scott punts 41 yards to LA 6, Center-43-H.Bradley, downed by GB-34-K.Russell.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 7:00) — (7:00) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 13-A.Lazard for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 30:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 33-A.Jones up the middle pushed ob at LA 15 for 60 yards (32-J.Fuller).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 54:54) — (9:54) (No Huddle) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 19-E.St. Brown to LA 4 for 27 yards (32-J.Fuller). Penalty on LA, Defensive Too Many Men on Field, declined.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:39) — (:39) 12-A.Rodgers kneels to LA 13 for -1 yards.
Quarterback report card
A.Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A.Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 38 dropbacks · 60.5% completion · +4.1% CPOE · +0.47 EPA/play · +18.04 total EPA
- J.Goff (Los Angeles Rams) · 33 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +9.7% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.68 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Rams | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.046 | +0.202 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.3% | 55.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.021 | +0.438 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.189 | +0.135 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.202 | -0.046 |
| Defensive success rate | 44.3% | 47.7% |
By the numbers
Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs +0.05), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Green Bay Packers: 9 drives, +17.78 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 8 drives, +3.00 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.
- A. Rodgers (GB) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- J. Goff (LA) 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 FG (+3) — Q1 53:42 · LA 5 · Score 0-3
(8:42) 2-M.Crosby 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 49:40 · GB 19 · Score 3-3
(4:40) 1-M.Gay 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 41:40 · LA 1 · Score 3-9
(11:40) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 17-D.Adams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 41:37 · LA 15 · Score 3-10
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 33:36 · LA 1 · Score 3-16
(3:36) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 30:33 · GB 4 · Score 9-16
(:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 12-V.Jefferson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 30:29 · GB 15 · Score 10-16
1-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 30:04 · LA 21 · Score 10-19
(:04) 2-M.Crosby 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 27:14 · LA 1 · Score 10-25
(12:14) 33-A.Jones left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 16:45 · GB 7 · Score 16-25
(1:45) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 23-C.Akers. 23-C.Akers right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams Safety (+2) — Q3 16:41 · GB 2 · Score 18-25
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 16-J.Goff pass to 23-C.Akers is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Lateral from 12-V.Jefferson to 23-C.Akers. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 7:00 · LA 58 · Score 18-31
(7:00) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 13-A.Lazard for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 6:52 · LA 15 · Score 18-32
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Green Bay Packers?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Los Angeles Rams 32-18 in Wild Card, 2020 on 2021-01-16.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Green Bay Packers?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 18, Green Bay Packers 32 (LA 18-32 GB) in Wild Card, 2020 on 2021-01-16.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 3, Green Bay Packers 3; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 7, Green Bay Packers 16; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 8, Green Bay Packers 6; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 0, Green Bay Packers 7; Final: Los Angeles Rams 18, Green Bay Packers 32.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Green Bay Packers?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 41:40) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Rodgers (Q2 33:36) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — V. Jefferson (J. Goff pass) (Q2 30:33) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Jones (Q3 27:14) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — C. Akers (Q3 16:45) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Lazard (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 7:00) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q1 53:42, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — M. Gay (Q1 49:40, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 30:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Rams vs Green Bay Packers?
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 60.5% completion, +4.1% CPOE, +0.47 EPA per dropback, +18.04 total passing EPA. J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams), 63.6% completion, +9.7% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.68 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs Green Bay Packers?
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led the game in total EPA with +18.04 on passing plays. across 38 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.31 EPA): (7:00) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 13-A.Lazard for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +8.3%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 11-6 Now 11-7 L
Green Bay Packers
Entered 13-3 Now 14-3 W
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