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NFL · Week 15 · December 20, 1999 · 12 min read

Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings: 1999 Week 15 Recap

Vikings defeat Packers 24–20 in Week 15

Jacolby George led Fantasy Impact as Vikings prevailed in a 20–24 Week 15 finish.

Green Bay Packers 20 7–7
Final 20–24
Minnesota Vikings 24 8–6 Winner
Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
20–24
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 13–10 Minnesota Vikings
Top passer
B. Favre
FantasyHQ MVP
Jacolby George
Game date
December 20, 1999

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • J.Thomason 2 REC · 31 YDS · 1 TD +5.7 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Hasselbeck 1/1 · 9 YDS · 1 TD +4.1 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Schroeder 6 REC · 71 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • Jacolby George 16/34 · 229 YDS · 2 TD +11.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Riley Moss
    Riley Moss 5 REC · 131 YDS · 2 TD +9.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Joe Reed
    Joe Reed 5 REC · 73 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
Minnesota Vikings 24–20 Green Bay Packers
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 13–10 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Jacolby George
Top passer
B. Favre
Biggest EPA play
(5:21) J.George pass to R.Moss for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
1999-12-20

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 24–20 on 1999-12-20, overcoming Green Bay Packers's 13–10 halftime lead. Jacolby George posted a game-high +11.74 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 23 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4T
Green Bay Packers13070020
Minnesota Vikings10770024

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

GBGreen Bay Packers
MINMinnesota Vikings

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 15:00FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 25
    Score
    0-3

    (15:00) G.Anderson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.

  2. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 11:40TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 1
    Score
    6-3

    (11:40) D.Levens right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 8:14XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    7-3

    R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.

  4. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 8:14FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 7
    Score
    10-3

    (8:14) R.Longwell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.

  5. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 5:21TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 57
    Score
    10-9

    (5:21) J.George pass to R.Moss for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 4:17XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    10-10

    G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.

  7. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 0:06FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 3
    Score
    13-10

    (:06) R.Longwell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.

  8. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 6:09TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 1
    Score
    13-16

    (6:09) J.George pass to R.Moss for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 1:45XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    13-17

    G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.

  10. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 15:00TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 9
    Score
    19-17

    (15:00) M.Hasselbeck pass to J.Thomason for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 12:31XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    20-17

    R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.

  12. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 12:31TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 1
    Score
    20-23

    (12:31) L.Hoard up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 8:58XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    20-24

    G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Jacolby George · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +11.74 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
  2. 2Riley MossRiley Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +9.24 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
  3. 3J. Thomason · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.68 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.84 EPA/play
  4. 4M. Hasselbeck · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +4.10 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.10 EPA/play
  5. 5Joe ReedJoe Reed · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.07 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
  6. 6Jacolby George · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +2.28 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.28 EPA/play
  7. 7B. Schroeder · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.52 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
  8. 8M. Hatchette · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.47 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.29 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

Jacolby George — MIN · Passing

Jacolby George posted the highest total EPA (+11.74) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.

Jacolby George's top snap (+5.54 EPA): (5:21) J.George pass to R.Moss for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

B. Favre led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 45 dropbacks · 48.9% completion · -0.17 EPA/play · -7.62 total EPA
  • Jacolby George (Minnesota Vikings) · 34 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · +0.35 EPA/play · +11.74 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatGreen Bay PackersMinnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play-0.037-0.022
Offensive success rate38.9%39.3%
Pass EPA/play-0.082+0.401
Rush EPA/play-0.163-0.414
Defensive EPA/play+0.022+0.037
Defensive success rate60.7%61.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Green Bay Packers -0.04, Minnesota Vikings -0.02) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Green Bay Packers: -0.04 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • Minnesota Vikings: -0.02 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: 14 drives, -3.47 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Minnesota Vikings: 14 drives, -1.96 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 — unlisted player (Q2 11:40)
  • Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player (Q2 5:21)
  • Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player (Q3 6:09)
  • Green Bay Packers — unlisted player (Q4 15:00)
  • Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player (Q4 12:31)

Field goals

  • Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player (Q2 15:00)
  • Green Bay Packers — unlisted player (Q2 8:14)
  • Green Bay Packers — unlisted player (Q2 0:06)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 13–10. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 25 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) G.Anderson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q2 11:40) — (11:40) D.Levens right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 8:14) — R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 7 (Q2 8:14) — (8:14) R.Longwell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 57 (Q2 5:21) — (5:21) J.George pass to R.Moss for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 4:17) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 3 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) R.Longwell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q3 6:09) — (6:09) J.George pass to R.Moss for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 1:45) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 9 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) M.Hasselbeck pass to J.Thomason for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 12:31) — R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q4 12:31) — (12:31) L.Hoard up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 8:58) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 3:19) — (3:19) L.Hoard right guard to MIN 28 for 1 yard (B.Harris, S.Dotson). [WPA -58.2% · EPA -1.34]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 15:00) — M.Berger kicks 70 yards from MIN 30 to end zone, Touchback. [WPA +42.2% · EPA +0.00]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:06) — (:06) (Shotgun) B.Favre pass INTERCEPTED by R.Griffith at MIN 0. Touchback. [WPA -29.0% · EPA -1.89]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 1:45) — (1:45) L.Aguiar punts 47 yards to MIN 32, Center-R.Davis. R.Moss to MIN 35 for 3 yards (B.Mitchell). FUMBLES (B.Mitchell), RECOVERED by GB-T.McBride at MIN 37. [WPA +19.7% · EPA +5.33]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 12:31) — (12:31) (Shotgun) J.George pass to R.Moss to GB 1 for 36 yards (D.Sharper). [WPA +18.3% · EPA +3.80]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 5:21) — (5:21) J.George pass to R.Moss for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.4% · EPA +5.54]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 1:45) — (1:45) L.Aguiar punts 47 yards to MIN 32, Center-R.Davis. R.Moss to MIN 35 for 3 yards (B.Mitchell). FUMBLES (B.Mitchell), RECOVERED by GB-T.McBride at MIN 37. [WPA +19.7% · EPA +5.33]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 8:14) — R.Longwell kicks 68 yards from GB 30 to MIN 2. R.Tate to MIN 20 for 18 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by GB-D.Parker at MIN 22. [WPA -13.4% · EPA -4.91]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) M.Hasselbeck pass to J.Thomason for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.3% · EPA +4.10]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · GB 25 · Score 0-3
    (15:00) G.Anderson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
  2. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 11:40 · MIN 1 · Score 6-3
    (11:40) D.Levens right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 8:14 · MIN 2 · Score 7-3
    R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
  4. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 8:14 · MIN 7 · Score 10-3
    (8:14) R.Longwell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
  5. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 5:21 · GB 57 · Score 10-9
    (5:21) J.George pass to R.Moss for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 4:17 · GB 2 · Score 10-10
    G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
  7. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · MIN 3 · Score 13-10
    (:06) R.Longwell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
  8. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 6:09 · GB 1 · Score 13-16
    (6:09) J.George pass to R.Moss for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 1:45 · GB 2 · Score 13-17
    G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
  10. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · MIN 9 · Score 19-17
    (15:00) M.Hasselbeck pass to J.Thomason for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 12:31 · MIN 2 · Score 20-17
    R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
  12. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 12:31 · GB 1 · Score 20-23
    (12:31) L.Hoard up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 8:58 · GB 2 · Score 20-24
    G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.

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.
  • Jacolby George (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings on 1999-12-20?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 24-20 in Week 15, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?

Q2: Green Bay Packers 13, Minnesota Vikings 10; Q3: Green Bay Packers 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q4: Green Bay Packers 7, Minnesota Vikings 7; Final: Green Bay Packers 20, Minnesota Vikings 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?

Green Bay Packers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 11:40) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 5:21) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 6:09) Green Bay Packers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 12:31) Minnesota Vikings field goal — unlisted player (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 8:14, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?

B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 48.9% completion, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -7.62 total passing EPA. Jacolby George (Minnesota Vikings), 47.1% completion, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +11.74 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?

Jacolby George (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.74 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+5.54 EPA): (5:21) J.George pass to R.Moss for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Minnesota Vikings won 24-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Green Bay Packers

Entered 7-6 Now 7-7 L

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 7-6 Now 8-6 W