Quick answer
- Winner
- Green Bay Packers
- Final score
- Green Bay Packers 37–31 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Tied 17–17 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Favre
- Top passer
- B. Favre
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:31) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 81-A.Hakim INTERCEPTED by 20-M.Anderson (96-S.Warr…
- Game date
- 2002-09-22
Game summary
The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 37–31 on 2002-09-22. B. Favre posted a game-high +9.21 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 37 | |
| 7 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
B. Favre · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +9.21 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play - 2
D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.65 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play - 3

Reid Ferguson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.69 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play - 4
B. Franks · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.97 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play - 5

Josaiah Stewart · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.67 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play - 6
T. Glenn · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.28 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play - 7

Josaiah Stewart · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +2.50 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play - 8
L. Warren · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.11 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.16 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 (+9.21) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 48 counted snaps, they averaged +0.19 EPA per play.
B. Favre's top snap (-6.86 EPA): (11:07) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 44-N.Davenport INTERCEPTED by 50-C.Claiborne at DET 47. 50-C.Claiborne to GB 10 for 43 yards (4-B.Favre; 83-T.Glenn).
Biggest single play (-10.58 EPA): Jax Harrington — (7:31) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 81-A.Hakim INTERCEPTED by 20-M.Anderson (96-S.Warren) at GB 22. 20-M.Anderson for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN. GB #96 Steve Warren batted ball in the air at the line of
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) · 48 dropbacks · 64.6% completion · +0.19 EPA/play · +9.21 total EPA
Jax Harrington (Detroit Lions) · 39 dropbacks · 38.5% completion · -0.29 EPA/play · -11.18 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.023 | -0.135 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.1% | 46.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.192 | -0.287 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.198 | -0.158 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.135 | -0.023 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.1% | 52.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: +0.02 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: -0.14 EPA/play (20th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 15 drives, -10.96 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 15 drives, +2.43 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Detroit Lions — A. Hakim
Green Bay Packers — M. Anderson
Green Bay Packers — D. Driver (B. Favre pass)
Detroit Lions — L. Warren (Jax Harrington pass) 
Green Bay Packers — Reid Ferguson (B. Favre pass)
Green Bay Packers — B. Franks (B. Favre pass)
Detroit Lions — C. Schlesinger 
Detroit Lions — Josaiah Stewart (Jax Harrington pass)
Field goals
Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell
Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell
Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 72 (Q1 12:42); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 12:27) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 25 (Q1 7:31); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 7:17) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 21 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 14:56) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 15 (Q2 10:09) — (10:09) 4-J.Hanson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 27 (Q2 5:26) — (5:26) 8-R.Longwell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson. Penalty on DET, Defensive 12 On-field, declined.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 39 (Q2 3:21) — (3:21) 3-J.Harrington pass to 21-L.Warren for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 3:13) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 8 (Q3 8:00) — (8:00) 4-B.Favre pass to 89-R.Ferguson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 7:56); Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 3 (Q3 1:53) — (1:53) 4-B.Favre pass to 88-B.Franks for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 1:30) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 14–6. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 17 (Q4 10:35) — (10:35) 8-R.Longwell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q4 8:25) — (8:25) 30-C.Schlesinger right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 8:23) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 52 (Q4 1:52) — (1:52) 3-J.Harrington pass to 34-J.Stewart for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 1:37) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 29 (Q4 1:20) — (1:20) 8-R.Longwell 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 7:31) — (7:31) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 81-A.Hakim INTERCEPTED by 20-M.Anderson (96-S.Warren) at GB 22. 20-M.Anderson for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN. GB #96 Steve Warren batted ball in the air at the line of
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 11:07) — (11:07) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 44-N.Davenport INTERCEPTED by 50-C.Claiborne at DET 47. 50-C.Claiborne to GB 10 for 43 yards (4-B.Favre; 83-T.Glenn).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 0:35) — (:35) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 86-M.Ricks INTERCEPTED by 27-T.McBride at GB 3. 27-T.McBride to GB 3 for no gain (86-M.Ricks).
- Detroit Lions (Q2 3:21) — (3:21) 3-J.Harrington pass to 21-L.Warren for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 8:00) — (8:00) 4-B.Favre pass to 89-R.Ferguson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 7:31) — (7:31) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 81-A.Hakim INTERCEPTED by 20-M.Anderson (96-S.Warren) at GB 22. 20-M.Anderson for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN. GB #96 Steve Warren batted ball in the air at the line of
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 11:07) — (11:07) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 44-N.Davenport INTERCEPTED by 50-C.Claiborne at DET 47. 50-C.Claiborne to GB 10 for 43 yards (4-B.Favre; 83-T.Glenn).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 1:52) — (1:52) 3-J.Harrington pass to 34-J.Stewart for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 12:42) — (12:42) 9-J.Bidwell punts 44 yards to DET 28, Center-60-R.Davis. 18-E.Drummond to DET 28 for no gain. Lateral to 81-A.Hakim for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 12:42 · DET 72 · Score 0-6
(12:42) 9-J.Bidwell punts 44 yards to DET 28, Center-60-R.Davis. 18-E.Drummond to DET 28 for no gain. Lateral to 81-A.Hakim for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 12:27 · GB 2 · Score 0-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 7:31 · GB 25 · Score 6-7
(7:31) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 81-A.Hakim INTERCEPTED by 20-M.Anderson (96-S.Warren) at GB 22. 20-M.Anderson for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN. GB #96 Steve Warren batted ball in the air at the line of
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 7:17 · DET 2 · Score 7-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · DET 21 · Score 13-7
(15:00) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 14:56 · DET 2 · Score 14-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 10:09 · GB 15 · Score 14-10
(10:09) 4-J.Hanson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 5:26 · DET 27 · Score 17-10
(5:26) 8-R.Longwell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson. Penalty on DET, Defensive 12 On-field, declined.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 3:21 · GB 39 · Score 17-16
(3:21) 3-J.Harrington pass to 21-L.Warren for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 3:13 · GB 2 · Score 17-17
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 8:00 · DET 8 · Score 23-17
(8:00) 4-B.Favre pass to 89-R.Ferguson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 7:56 · DET 2 · Score 24-17
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson. PENALTY on DET-35-A.Goodman, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 1:53 · DET 3 · Score 30-17
(1:53) 4-B.Favre pass to 88-B.Franks for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 1:30 · DET 2 · Score 31-17
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 10:35 · DET 17 · Score 34-17
(10:35) 8-R.Longwell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 8:25 · GB 1 · Score 34-23
(8:25) 30-C.Schlesinger right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 8:23 · GB 2 · Score 34-24
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 1:52 · GB 52 · Score 34-30
(1:52) 3-J.Harrington pass to 34-J.Stewart for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 1:37 · GB 2 · Score 34-31
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 1:20 · DET 29 · Score 37-31
(1:20) 8-R.Longwell 47 yard field goal 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.
- 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 Detroit Lions on 2002-09-22?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 37-31 in Week 3, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 7, Detroit Lions 7; Q2: Green Bay Packers 10, Detroit Lions 10; Q3: Green Bay Packers 14, Detroit Lions 0; Q4: Green Bay Packers 6, Detroit Lions 14; Final: Green Bay Packers 37, Detroit Lions 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions touchdown — A. Hakim (Q1 12:42) Green Bay Packers touchdown — M. Anderson (Q1 7:31) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Driver (B. Favre pass) (Q2 15:00) Detroit Lions touchdown — L. Warren (J. Harrington pass) (Q2 3:21) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Ferguson (B. Favre pass) (Q3 8:00) Green Bay Packers touchdown — B. Franks (B. Favre pass) (Q3 1:53) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Schlesinger (Q4 8:25) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Stewart (J. Harrington pass) (Q4 1:52) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q2 10:09, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 5:26, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q4 10:35, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q4 1:20, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 64.6% completion, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +9.21 total passing EPA. Jax Harrington (Detroit Lions), 38.5% completion, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -11.18 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.21 total EPA on Passing plays. across 48 snaps. Their top snap (-6.86 EPA): (11:07) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 44-N.Davenport INTERCEPTED by 50-C.Claiborne at DET 47. 50-C.Claiborne to GB 10 for 43 yards (4-B.Favre; 83-T.Glenn)..
Was Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Green Bay Packers won 37-31 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
Detroit Lions
Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L