Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 31–21 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- Green Bay Packers 7–14 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Culpepper
- Top passer
- B. Favre
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:07) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2002-11-17
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 31–21 on 2002-11-17. D. Culpepper posted a game-high +6.69 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Green Bay Packers | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 14 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
GBGreen Bay Packers
(12:39) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
(6:56) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 85-D.Bates for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
(:48) 30-A.Green right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN, Defensive Offside, declined.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
(9:04) 11-D.Culpepper right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
(5:39) 4-B.Favre pass to 88-B.Franks for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
(12:07) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
(7:21) 1-G.Anderson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
(2:00) 20-M.Williams left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 12:39TD Riley MossPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 24
- Score
- 0-6
(12:39) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 12:32XP GAG. AndersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 0-7
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 6:56TD DBD. BatesPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 18
- Score
- 0-13
(6:56) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 85-D.Bates for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 6:51XP GAG. AndersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 0-14
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 0:48TD Art GreenPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 6-14
(:48) 30-A.Green right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN, Defensive Offside, declined.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 0:43XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-14
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 9:04TD DCD. CulpepperPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 1
- Score
- 7-20
(9:04) 11-D.Culpepper right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 9:00XP GAG. AndersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 7-21
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 5:39TD BFB. FranksPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 13-21
(5:39) 4-B.Favre pass to 88-B.Franks for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 5:36XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 14-21
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 12:07TD DDD. DriverPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 84
- Score
- 20-21
(12:07) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 11:53XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 21-21
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 7:21FG GAG. AndersonPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 14
- Score
- 21-24
(7:21) 1-G.Anderson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 2:00TD Mykel WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 3
- Score
- 21-30
(2:00) 20-M.Williams left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 1:56XP GAG. AndersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 21-31
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +6.69 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 2D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.67 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 3
Tyler Davis · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.60 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.60 EPA/play - 4D. Bates · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 5Riley Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.84 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 6B. Chamberlain · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 7B. Franks · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 8B. Favre · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +1.46 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.03 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
D. Culpepper — MIN · Passing
D. Culpepper posted the highest total EPA (+6.69) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.18 EPA per play.
D. Culpepper's top snap (-4.68 EPA): (2:07) 11-D.Culpepper FUMBLES (Aborted) at GB 1, RECOVERED by GB-20-M.Anderson at GB 2.
Biggest single play (+8.18 EPA): B. Favre — (12:07) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 84 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) · 47 dropbacks · 51.1% completion · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.46 total EPA
- D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) · 37 dropbacks · 35.1% completion · +0.18 EPA/play · +6.69 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.028 | +0.061 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.7% | 46.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.031 | +0.188 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.230 | -0.058 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.061 | +0.028 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.8% | 56.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: -0.03 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.06 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: 14 drives, -2.45 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 15 drives, +5.55 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — Riley Moss (D. Culpepper pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — D. Bates (D. Culpepper pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Art Green
- Minnesota Vikings — D. Culpepper
- Green Bay Packers — B. Franks (B. Favre pass)
- Green Bay Packers — D. Driver (B. Favre pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Mykel Williams
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — G. Anderson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 24 (Q1 12:39) — (12:39) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 12:32) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 18 (Q1 6:56) — (6:56) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 85-D.Bates for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 6:51) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q2 0:48) — (:48) 30-A.Green right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN, Defensive Offside, declined.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 0:43) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q3 9:04) — (9:04) 11-D.Culpepper right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 9:00) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q3 5:39) — (5:39) 4-B.Favre pass to 88-B.Franks for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 5:36) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 84 (Q4 12:07) — (12:07) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 11:53) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 14 (Q4 7:21) — (7:21) 1-G.Anderson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 20-M.Williams left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 1:56) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 12:07) — (12:07) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 3:03) — (3:03) 23-M.Bennett left end to GB 4 for 62 yards (20-M.Anderson).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 11:53) — 8-R.Longwell kicks 69 yards from GB 30 to MIN 1. 20-M.Williams to GB 48 for 51 yards (28-M.Bowen). PENALTY on GB-89-R.Ferguson, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at GB 48. Min #50 injured
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 13:12) — (13:12) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 87-B.Chamberlain pushed ob at GB 29 for 18 yards (42-D.Sharper).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 7:21) — (7:21) 1-G.Anderson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 12:07) — (12:07) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 2:07) — (2:07) 11-D.Culpepper FUMBLES (Aborted) at GB 1, RECOVERED by GB-20-M.Anderson at GB 2.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 3:03) — (3:03) 23-M.Bennett left end to GB 4 for 62 yards (20-M.Anderson).
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 3:31) — (3:31) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 83-T.Glenn INTERCEPTED by 54-G.Biekert at GB 25. 54-G.Biekert to GB 5 for 20 yards (30-A.Green).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 12:39 · GB 24 · Score 0-6
(12:39) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 12:32 · GB 2 · Score 0-7
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 6:56 · GB 18 · Score 0-13
(6:56) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 85-D.Bates for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 6:51 · GB 2 · Score 0-14
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 0:48 · MIN 1 · Score 6-14
(:48) 30-A.Green right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN, Defensive Offside, declined. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 0:43 · MIN 2 · Score 7-14
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 9:04 · GB 1 · Score 7-20
(9:04) 11-D.Culpepper right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 9:00 · GB 2 · Score 7-21
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 5:39 · MIN 1 · Score 13-21
(5:39) 4-B.Favre pass to 88-B.Franks for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 5:36 · MIN 2 · Score 14-21
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 12:07 · MIN 84 · Score 20-21
(12:07) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 11:53 · MIN 2 · Score 21-21
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 7:21 · GB 14 · Score 21-24
(7:21) 1-G.Anderson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · GB 3 · Score 21-30
(2:00) 20-M.Williams left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 1:56 · GB 2 · Score 21-31
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
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.
- D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings on 2002-11-17?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 31-21 in Week 11, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 0, Minnesota Vikings 14; Q2: Green Bay Packers 7, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q3: Green Bay Packers 7, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q4: Green Bay Packers 7, Minnesota Vikings 10; Final: Green Bay Packers 21, Minnesota Vikings 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — R. Moss (D. Culpepper pass) (Q1 12:39) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Bates (D. Culpepper pass) (Q1 6:56) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Green (Q2 0:48) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Culpepper (Q3 9:04) Green Bay Packers touchdown — B. Franks (B. Favre pass) (Q3 5:39) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Driver (B. Favre pass) (Q4 12:07) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Williams (Q4 2:00) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Anderson (Q4 7:21, 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), 51.1% completion, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.46 total passing EPA. D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 35.1% completion, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +6.69 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.69 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (-4.68 EPA): (2:07) 11-D.Culpepper FUMBLES (Aborted) at GB 1, RECOVERED by GB-20-M.Anderson at GB 2..
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 8-1 Now 8-2 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 2-7 Now 3-7 W
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