Quick answer
- Winner
- Green Bay Packers
- Final score
- Green Bay Packers 33–28 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Green Bay Packers 20–14 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Favre
- Top passer
- D. Culpepper
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:55) D.Culpepper pass to C.Carter to GB 30 for 7 yards (M.McKenzie). FUMBLES (M.McKenzie…
- Game date
- 2000-12-17
Game summary
The Green Bay Packers beat the Minnesota Vikings 33–28 on 2000-12-17. B. Favre posted a game-high +25.26 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Green Bay Packers | 10 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 33 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
GBGreen Bay Packers(7:42) R.Longwell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
(2:08) B.Favre pass to A.Freeman for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
(1:50) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
(11:56) B.Favre pass to A.Green for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
(2:45) R.Longwell 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
(:28) D.Culpepper scrambles up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
(8:51) R.Longwell 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
(4:06) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to J.McWilliams for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
(15:00) (Shotgun) B.Favre pass to B.Schroeder for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
(6:55) R.Longwell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
(2:43) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to C.Carter for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 7:42FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIN 16
- Score
- 3-0
(7:42) R.Longwell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 2:08TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 18
- Score
- 9-0
(2:08) B.Favre pass to A.Freeman for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 2:04XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 10-0
R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 1:50TD Points+6
- Yard line
- GB 78
- Score
- 10-6
(1:50) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 1:36XP Points+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 10-7
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 11:56TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 6
- Score
- 16-7
(11:56) B.Favre pass to A.Green for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 11:51XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 17-7
R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 2:45FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIN 17
- Score
- 20-7
(2:45) R.Longwell 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:28TD Points+6
- Yard line
- GB 3
- Score
- 20-13
(:28) D.Culpepper scrambles up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:20XP Points+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 20-14
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 8:51FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIN 25
- Score
- 23-14
(8:51) R.Longwell 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 4:06TD Points+6
- Yard line
- GB 22
- Score
- 23-20
(4:06) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to J.McWilliams for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 3:58XP Points+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 23-21
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 3
- Score
- 29-21
(15:00) (Shotgun) B.Favre pass to B.Schroeder for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 14:56XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 30-21
R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 6:55FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIN 18
- Score
- 33-21
(6:55) R.Longwell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 2:43TD Points+6
- Yard line
- GB 5
- Score
- 33-27
(2:43) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to C.Carter for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 2:38XP Points+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 33-28
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1B. Favre · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +25.26 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 2B. Schroeder · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +10.32 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 3D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +10.14 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 4
Riley Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +9.75 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play - 5A. Freeman · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.42 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 6C. Walsh · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.08 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.03 EPA/play
- 7
Tyler Davis · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.34 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.34 EPA/play - 8
Art Green · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.31 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.55 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
B. Favre — GB · Passing
B. Favre posted the highest total EPA (+25.26) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.63 EPA per play.
B. Favre's top snap (+3.34 EPA): (14:07) B.Favre pass to T.Davis to MIN 11 for 41 yards (K.Wong).
Biggest single play (-5.99 EPA): Another player — (5:55) D.Culpepper pass to C.Carter to GB 30 for 7 yards (M.McKenzie). FUMBLES (M.McKenzie), RECOVERED by GB-L.Butler at GB 30. Play Challenged by MIN and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 05:48.)
Quarterback report card
D. Culpepper led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) · 47 dropbacks · 48.9% completion · +0.22 EPA/play · +10.14 total EPA
- B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 40 dropbacks · 65.0% completion · +0.63 EPA/play · +25.26 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.225 | +0.124 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.4% | 46.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.631 | +0.211 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.222 | -0.138 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.124 | -0.225 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.1% | 52.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.23 vs +0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: +0.23 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.12 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, +21.41 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 9 drives, +10.05 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
- Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
- Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
- Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
- Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–7. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 16 (Q1 7:42) — (7:42) R.Longwell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 18 (Q1 2:08) — (2:08) B.Favre pass to A.Freeman for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 2:04) — R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 78 (Q1 1:50) — (1:50) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 1:36) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 6 (Q2 11:56) — (11:56) B.Favre pass to A.Green for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 11:51) — R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 17 (Q2 2:45) — (2:45) R.Longwell 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q2 0:28) — (:28) D.Culpepper scrambles up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 0:20) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 25 (Q3 8:51) — (8:51) R.Longwell 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 22 (Q3 4:06) — (4:06) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to J.McWilliams for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 3:58) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 3 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) B.Favre pass to B.Schroeder for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 14:56) — R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 18 (Q4 6:55) — (6:55) R.Longwell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 5 (Q4 2:43) — (2:43) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to C.Carter for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 2:38) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 15:00) — G.Anderson kicks 68 yards from MIN 30 to GB 2. A.Rossum to GB 22 for 20 yards (J.Nelson).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 1:50) — (1:50) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 10:56) — (10:56) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass intended for C.Carter INTERCEPTED by D.Sharper at GB 28. D.Sharper to MIN 25 for 47 yards (D.Dixon).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 5:55) — (5:55) D.Culpepper pass to C.Carter to GB 30 for 7 yards (M.McKenzie). FUMBLES (M.McKenzie), RECOVERED by GB-L.Butler at GB 30. Play Challenged by MIN and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 05:48.)
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 4:06) — (4:06) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to J.McWilliams for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 5:55) — (5:55) D.Culpepper pass to C.Carter to GB 30 for 7 yards (M.McKenzie). FUMBLES (M.McKenzie), RECOVERED by GB-L.Butler at GB 30. Play Challenged by MIN and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 05:48.)
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 1:50) — (1:50) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 10:56) — (10:56) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass intended for C.Carter INTERCEPTED by D.Sharper at GB 28. D.Sharper to MIN 25 for 47 yards (D.Dixon).
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 14:07) — (14:07) B.Favre pass to T.Davis to MIN 11 for 41 yards (K.Wong).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 7:42 · MIN 16 · Score 3-0
(7:42) R.Longwell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 2:08 · MIN 18 · Score 9-0
(2:08) B.Favre pass to A.Freeman for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 2:04 · MIN 2 · Score 10-0
R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 1:50 · GB 78 · Score 10-6
(1:50) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 1:36 · GB 2 · Score 10-7
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 11:56 · MIN 6 · Score 16-7
(11:56) B.Favre pass to A.Green for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 11:51 · MIN 2 · Score 17-7
R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 2:45 · MIN 17 · Score 20-7
(2:45) R.Longwell 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 0:28 · GB 3 · Score 20-13
(:28) D.Culpepper scrambles up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 0:20 · GB 2 · Score 20-14
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 8:51 · MIN 25 · Score 23-14
(8:51) R.Longwell 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 4:06 · GB 22 · Score 23-20
(4:06) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to J.McWilliams for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 3:58 · GB 2 · Score 23-21
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · MIN 3 · Score 29-21
(15:00) (Shotgun) B.Favre pass to B.Schroeder for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 14:56 · MIN 2 · Score 30-21
R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 6:55 · MIN 18 · Score 33-21
(6:55) R.Longwell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 2:43 · GB 5 · Score 33-27
(2:43) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to C.Carter for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 2:38 · GB 2 · Score 33-28
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
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.
- B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings on 2000-12-17?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Minnesota Vikings 33-28 in Week 16, 2000.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 10, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: Green Bay Packers 10, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q3: Green Bay Packers 3, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q4: Green Bay Packers 10, Minnesota Vikings 7; Final: Green Bay Packers 33, Minnesota Vikings 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 2:08) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 1:50) Green Bay Packers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 11:56) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:28) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 4:06) Green Bay Packers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 2:43) Green Bay Packers field goal — unlisted player (Q1 7:42, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 2:45, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — unlisted player (Q3 8:51, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 6:55, 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?
D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 48.9% completion, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +10.14 total passing EPA. B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 65.0% completion, +0.63 EPA per dropback, +25.26 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +25.26 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+3.34 EPA): (14:07) B.Favre pass to T.Davis to MIN 11 for 41 yards (K.Wong)..
Was Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Green Bay Packers won 33-28 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 7-7 Now 8-7 W
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 11-3 Now 11-4 L
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