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NFL · Week 16 · December 30, 2001 · 12 min read

Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers: 2001 Week 16 Recap

Packers defeat Vikings 24–13 in Week 16

B.Chamberlain led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 13–24 Week 16 finish.

Minnesota Vikings 13 5–10
Final 13–24
Green Bay Packers 24 11–4 Winner
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
13–24
Halftime
Minnesota Vikings 6–7 Green Bay Packers
Top passer
B. Favre
FantasyHQ MVP
B.Chamberlain
Game date
December 30, 2001

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • B.Chamberlain 3 REC · 66 YDS · 1 TD +7.7 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Bennett 25 CAR · 104 YDS +1.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Riley Moss
    Riley Moss 1 CAR · 11 YDS +1.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • D.Driver 1 CAR · 31 YDS · 1 TD +3.9 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Levens 1 REC · 7 YDS +1.1 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Franks 4 REC · 40 YDS +1.0 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 24–13 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime
Minnesota Vikings 6–7 Green Bay Packers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
B. Chamberlain
Top passer
B. Favre
Biggest EPA play
(5:25) 3-S.Wynn pass intended for 80-C.Carter INTERCEPTED by 34-M.McKenzie at MIN 38. 34-M…
Game date
2001-12-30

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Minnesota Vikings 24–13 on 2001-12-30. B. Chamberlain posted a game-high +7.67 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4T
Minnesota Vikings6370013
Green Bay Packers70170024

Scoring Map

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

MINMinnesota Vikings
GBGreen Bay Packers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 8:19FG
    GAG. Anderson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 26
    Score
    3-0

    (8:19) 1-G.Anderson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-12-L.Johnson.

  2. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 8:04FG
    Art Green

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 70
    Score
    3-0

    (8:04) 30-A.Green right guard to GB 34 for 4 yards (56-J.Nelson).

  3. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 3:27TD
    DDD. Driver

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 31
    Score
    3-6

    (3:27) 80-D.Driver left end for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 3:18XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    3-7

    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.

  5. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 5:12FG
    GAG. Anderson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 24
    Score
    6-7

    (5:12) 1-G.Anderson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-12-L.Johnson.

  6. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 12:00FG
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 7
    Score
    6-10

    (12:00) 8-R.Longwell 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.

  7. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 10:03TD
    BCB. Chamberlain

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 47
    Score
    12-10

    (10:03) 3-S.Wynn pass to 87-B.Chamberlain for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on GB-75-J.Flanigan, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  8. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 10:03XP
    GAG. Anderson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    13-10

    1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-12-L.Johnson.

  9. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 6:28TD
    Art Green

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 4
    Score
    13-16

    (6:28) 30-A.Green right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 6:28XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    13-17

    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.

  11. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 5:25TD
    MMM. McKenzie

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 71
    Score
    13-23

    (5:25) 3-S.Wynn pass intended for 80-C.Carter INTERCEPTED by 34-M.McKenzie at MIN 38. 34-M.McKenzie for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 5:25XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    13-24

    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1B. Chamberlain · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.67 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.92 EPA/play
  2. 2D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +3.91 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.91 EPA/play
  3. 3M. Bennett · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +1.95 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
  4. 4Riley MossRiley Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +1.85 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.85 EPA/play
  5. 5S. Wynn · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +1.69 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  6. 6D. Levens · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.08 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
  7. 7B. Franks · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.04 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
  8. 8C. Bradford · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +0.51 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.10 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. Chamberlain — MIN · Receiving

B. Chamberlain posted the highest total EPA (+7.67) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.92 EPA per play.

B. Chamberlain's top snap (+6.15 EPA): (10:03) 3-S.Wynn pass to 87-B.Chamberlain for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on GB-75-J.Flanigan, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

Biggest single play (-6.93 EPA): S. Wynn — (5:25) 3-S.Wynn pass intended for 80-C.Carter INTERCEPTED by 34-M.McKenzie at MIN 38. 34-M.McKenzie for 38 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) · 34 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · -0.05 EPA/play · -1.83 total EPA
  • S. Wynn (Minnesota Vikings) · 31 dropbacks · 35.5% completion · -0.45 EPA/play · -14.03 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatMinnesota VikingsGreen Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play-0.104-0.003
Offensive success rate39.1%44.0%
Pass EPA/play-0.361-0.054
Rush EPA/play+0.030-0.084
Defensive EPA/play+0.003+0.104
Defensive success rate56.0%60.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.00 vs -0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Minnesota Vikings: -0.10 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: -0.00 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: 13 drives, -0.21 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Minnesota Vikings: 14 drives, -9.56 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Green Bay Packers — D. Driver (Q2 3:27)
  • Minnesota Vikings — B. Chamberlain (S. Wynn pass) (Q4 10:03)
  • Art GreenGreen Bay Packers — Art Green (Q4 6:28)
  • Green Bay Packers — M. McKenzie (Q4 5:25)

Field goals

  • Minnesota Vikings — G. Anderson (Q2 8:19)
  • Art GreenMinnesota Vikings — Art Green (Q2 8:04)
  • Minnesota Vikings — G. Anderson (Q3 5:12)
  • Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell (Q4 12:00)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–6. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 26 (Q2 8:19) — (8:19) 1-G.Anderson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-12-L.Johnson.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the MIN 70 (Q2 8:04) — (8:04) 30-A.Green right guard to GB 34 for 4 yards (56-J.Nelson).; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 31 (Q2 3:27) — (3:27) 80-D.Driver left end for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 3:18) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 24 (Q3 5:12) — (5:12) 1-G.Anderson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-12-L.Johnson..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 17–7. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 7 (Q4 12:00) — (12:00) 8-R.Longwell 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 47 (Q4 10:03); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 10:03) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-12-L.Johnson.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 4 (Q4 6:28) — (6:28) 30-A.Green right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 6:28) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 71 (Q4 5:25) — (5:25) 3-S.Wynn pass intended for 80-C.Carter INTERCEPTED by 34-M.McKenzie at MIN 38. 34-M.McKenzie for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 5:25) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 10:03) — (10:03) 3-S.Wynn pass to 87-B.Chamberlain for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on GB-75-J.Flanigan, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +29.1% · EPA +6.15]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 5:25) — (5:25) 3-S.Wynn pass intended for 80-C.Carter INTERCEPTED by 34-M.McKenzie at MIN 38. 34-M.McKenzie for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -19.8% · EPA -6.93]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 3-S.Wynn pass intended for 80-C.Carter INTERCEPTED by 55-B.Harris at MIN 34. 55-B.Harris to MIN 26 for 8 yards (34-D.Chapman). [WPA -15.3% · EPA -3.39]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 7:13) — (7:13) 4-B.Favre pass to 88-B.Franks to MIN 4 for 20 yards (52-K.Wong). [WPA +10.0% · EPA +1.93]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 10:03) — (10:03) 23-M.Bennett left end pushed ob at GB 46 for 23 yards (42-D.Sharper). PENALTY on GB-37-T.Williams, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at GB 46. [WPA +9.7% · EPA +2.40]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 5:25) — (5:25) 3-S.Wynn pass intended for 80-C.Carter INTERCEPTED by 34-M.McKenzie at MIN 38. 34-M.McKenzie for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -19.8% · EPA -6.93]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 10:03) — (10:03) 3-S.Wynn pass to 87-B.Chamberlain for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on GB-75-J.Flanigan, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +29.1% · EPA +6.15]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 3:27) — (3:27) 80-D.Driver left end for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.1% · EPA +3.91]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 3-S.Wynn pass intended for 80-C.Carter INTERCEPTED by 55-B.Harris at MIN 34. 55-B.Harris to MIN 26 for 8 yards (34-D.Chapman). [WPA -15.3% · EPA -3.39]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 8:19 · GB 26 · Score 3-0
    (8:19) 1-G.Anderson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-12-L.Johnson.
  2. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 8:04 · MIN 70 · Score 3-0
    (8:04) 30-A.Green right guard to GB 34 for 4 yards (56-J.Nelson).
  3. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 3:27 · MIN 31 · Score 3-6
    (3:27) 80-D.Driver left end for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 3:18 · MIN 2 · Score 3-7
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
  5. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 5:12 · GB 24 · Score 6-7
    (5:12) 1-G.Anderson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-12-L.Johnson.
  6. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 12:00 · MIN 7 · Score 6-10
    (12:00) 8-R.Longwell 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
  7. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 10:03 · GB 47 · Score 12-10
    (10:03) 3-S.Wynn pass to 87-B.Chamberlain for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on GB-75-J.Flanigan, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  8. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 10:03 · GB 2 · Score 13-10
    1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-12-L.Johnson.
  9. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 6:28 · MIN 4 · Score 13-16
    (6:28) 30-A.Green right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 6:28 · MIN 2 · Score 13-17
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
  11. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 5:25 · GB 71 · Score 13-23
    (5:25) 3-S.Wynn pass intended for 80-C.Carter INTERCEPTED by 34-M.McKenzie at MIN 38. 34-M.McKenzie for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 5:25 · MIN 2 · Score 13-24
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.

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

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers on 2001-12-30?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Minnesota Vikings 24-13 in Week 16, 2001.

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

Q2: Minnesota Vikings 6, Green Bay Packers 7; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 3, Green Bay Packers 0; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 7, Green Bay Packers 17; Final: Minnesota Vikings 13, Green Bay Packers 24.

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

Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Driver (Q2 3:27) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — B. Chamberlain (S. Wynn pass) (Q4 10:03) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Green (Q4 6:28) Green Bay Packers touchdown — M. McKenzie (Q4 5:25) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Anderson (Q2 8:19, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — A. Green (Q2 8:04, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Anderson (Q3 5:12, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q4 12:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 52.9% completion, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -1.83 total passing EPA. S. Wynn (Minnesota Vikings), 35.5% completion, -0.45 EPA per dropback, -14.03 total passing EPA.

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

B. Chamberlain (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.67 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+6.15 EPA): (10:03) 3-S.Wynn pass to 87-B.Chamberlain for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on GB-75-J.Flanigan, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs..

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 5-9 Now 5-10 L

Green Bay Packers

Entered 10-4 Now 11-4 W