Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 35–13 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- Green Bay Packers 0–20 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Riley Moss
- Top passer
- B. Favre
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:05) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 85-C.Bradford INTERCEPTED by 52-K.Wong at GB …
- Game date
- 2001-10-21
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 35–13 on 2001-10-21. Riley Moss posted a game-high +5.73 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 13 | |
| 20 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Riley Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.73 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play - 2
D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +4.72 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play - 3
D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +3.24 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play - 4
C. Carter · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play - 5
B. Franks · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.63 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play - 6

Joe Reed · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.62 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play - 7
C. Lee · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.20 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play - 8
B. Chamberlain · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.88 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.63 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
Riley Moss — MIN · Receiving
Riley Moss posted the highest total EPA (+5.73) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.48 EPA per play.
Biggest single play (-6.77 EPA): B. Favre — (8:05) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 85-C.Bradford INTERCEPTED by 52-K.Wong at GB 27. 52-K.Wong for 27 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) · 39 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.45 total EPA
D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) · 34 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · +0.14 EPA/play · +4.72 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.175 | +0.118 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.8% | 42.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.088 | +0.180 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.600 | +0.003 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.118 | +0.175 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.1% | 59.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: -0.17 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.12 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, -12.44 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, +9.90 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Minnesota Vikings — C. Carter (D. Culpepper pass)
Minnesota Vikings — K. Wong
Green Bay Packers — B. Franks (B. Favre pass)
Minnesota Vikings — D. Culpepper
Minnesota Vikings — J. Kleinsasser
Green Bay Packers — C. Lee (B. Favre pass)
Field goals
Minnesota Vikings — G. Anderson
Minnesota Vikings — G. Anderson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 20–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 43 (Q2 8:27) — (8:27) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 80-C.Carter for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 8:18) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 83 (Q2 8:05) — (8:05) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 85-C.Bradford INTERCEPTED by 52-K.Wong at GB 27. 52-K.Wong for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 7:56) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 24 (Q2 3:33) — (3:33) 1-G.Anderson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 18 (Q2 0:09) — (:09) 1-G.Anderson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q3 10:24) — (10:24) 4-B.Favre pass to 88-B.Franks for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 10:20) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 15–6. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 14 (Q4 14:13) — (14:13) 11-D.Culpepper up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings registered a safety from the GB 2 (Q4 14:07) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-D.Culpepper pass to 86-J.Reed is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 2 (Q4 2:57) — (2:57) 40-J.Kleinsasser up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 2:47) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 3 (Q4 0:48) — (:48) 4-B.Favre pass to 82-C.Lee for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 8:27) — (8:27) 9-J.Bidwell punts 43 yards to MIN 27, Center-60-R.Davis. 82-T.Walters to MIN 27 for no gain (31-C.Akins). FUMBLES (31-C.Akins), RECOVERED by GB-53-A.O'Neal at MIN 16.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 8:05) — (8:05) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 85-C.Bradford INTERCEPTED by 52-K.Wong at GB 27. 52-K.Wong for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 8:27) — (8:27) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 80-C.Carter for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 6:00) — (6:00) 30-A.Green right guard to MIN 11 for -4 yards (98-F.Robbins).
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 12:10) — (12:10) 8-R.Longwell 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 8:05) — (8:05) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 85-C.Bradford INTERCEPTED by 52-K.Wong at GB 27. 52-K.Wong for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 8:27) — (8:27) 9-J.Bidwell punts 43 yards to MIN 27, Center-60-R.Davis. 82-T.Walters to MIN 27 for no gain (31-C.Akins). FUMBLES (31-C.Akins), RECOVERED by GB-53-A.O'Neal at MIN 16.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 8:27) — (8:27) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 80-C.Carter for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 0:09) — (:09) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper sacked at GB 46 for -4 yards (54-N.Wayne). FUMBLES (54-N.Wayne), RECOVERED by GB-54-N.Wayne at GB 46. 54-N.Wayne to GB 46 for no gain (74-B.Badger).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 8:27 · GB 43 · Score 0-6
(8:27) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 80-C.Carter for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 8:18 · GB 2 · Score 0-7
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 8:05 · MIN 83 · Score 0-13
(8:05) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 85-C.Bradford INTERCEPTED by 52-K.Wong at GB 27. 52-K.Wong for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 7:56 · GB 2 · Score 0-14
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 3:33 · GB 24 · Score 0-17
(3:33) 1-G.Anderson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 0:09 · GB 18 · Score 0-20
(:09) 1-G.Anderson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 10:24 · MIN 2 · Score 6-20
(10:24) 4-B.Favre pass to 88-B.Franks for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 10:20 · MIN 2 · Score 7-20
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 14:13 · GB 14 · Score 7-26
(14:13) 11-D.Culpepper up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings Safety (+2) — Q4 14:07 · GB 2 · Score 7-28
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-D.Culpepper pass to 86-J.Reed is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 2:57 · GB 2 · Score 7-34
(2:57) 40-J.Kleinsasser up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 2:47 · GB 2 · Score 7-35
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 0:48 · MIN 3 · Score 13-35
(:48) 4-B.Favre pass to 82-C.Lee for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
- Riley Moss (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings on 2001-10-21?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 35-13 in Week 6, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q2: Green Bay Packers 0, Minnesota Vikings 20; Q3: Green Bay Packers 7, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q4: Green Bay Packers 6, Minnesota Vikings 15; Final: Green Bay Packers 13, Minnesota Vikings 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Carter (D. Culpepper pass) (Q2 8:27) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Wong (Q2 8:05) Green Bay Packers touchdown — B. Franks (B. Favre pass) (Q3 10:24) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Culpepper (Q4 14:13) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Kleinsasser (Q4 2:57) Green Bay Packers touchdown — C. Lee (B. Favre pass) (Q4 0:48) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Anderson (Q2 3:33, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Anderson (Q2 0:09, 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), 53.8% completion, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.45 total passing EPA. D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 52.9% completion, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +4.72 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Riley Moss (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.73 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 4-1 Now 4-2 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W