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.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 20 | |
| 10 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Jacolby George · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +11.74 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play - 2

Riley Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +9.24 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play - 3
J. Thomason · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.68 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.84 EPA/play - 4
M. Hasselbeck · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +4.10 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.10 EPA/play - 5

Joe Reed · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.07 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play - 6
Jacolby George · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +2.28 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.28 EPA/play - 7
B. Schroeder · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.52 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play - 8
M. 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.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.037 | -0.022 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.9% | 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 rate | 60.7% | 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
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
Field goals
Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
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).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 15:00) — M.Berger kicks 70 yards from MIN 30 to end zone, Touchback.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:06) — (:06) (Shotgun) B.Favre pass INTERCEPTED by R.Griffith at MIN 0. Touchback.
- 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.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 12:31) — (12:31) (Shotgun) J.George pass to R.Moss to GB 1 for 36 yards (D.Sharper).
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) M.Hasselbeck pass to J.Thomason for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
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.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 11:40 · MIN 1 · Score 6-3
(11:40) D.Levens right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
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.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 5:21 · GB 57 · Score 10-9
(5:21) J.George pass to R.Moss for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 4:17 · GB 2 · Score 10-10
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
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.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 6:09 · GB 1 · Score 13-16
(6:09) J.George pass to R.Moss for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 1:45 · GB 2 · Score 13-17
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
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.
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.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 12:31 · GB 1 · Score 20-23
(12:31) L.Hoard up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
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