Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 30–25 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 20–3 Green Bay Packers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Riley Moss
- Top passer
- B. Favre
- Biggest EPA play
- (:35) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 85-K.Bailey INTERCEPTED by 29-B.Williams at MI…
- Game date
- 2003-09-07
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 30–25 on 2003-09-07. Riley Moss posted a game-high +15.48 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 10 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 30 |
 Green Bay Packers | 0 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 25 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings(9:28) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 33-J.Avery for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
(1:55) 8-A.Elling 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
(11:06) 8-R.Longwell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
(5:38) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 85-D.Bates for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
(:08) 8-A.Elling 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
(8:52) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
(1:35) 30-A.Green left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-B.Favre pass to 88-B.Franks is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(10:10) 8-A.Elling 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
(6:30) 30-A.Green left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
(2:02) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-J.Walker for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
GBGreen Bay PackersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 9:28TD JAJ. AveryPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 11
- Score
- 6-0
(9:28) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 33-J.Avery for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 9:28XP AEA. EllingPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 7-0
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 1:55FG AEA. EllingPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 3
- Score
- 10-0
(1:55) 8-A.Elling 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 11:06FG RLR. LongwellPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 9
- Score
- 10-3
(11:06) 8-R.Longwell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 5:38TD DBD. BatesPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 16-3
(5:38) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 85-D.Bates for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 5:34XP AEA. EllingPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 17-3
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:08FG AEA. EllingPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 28
- Score
- 20-3
(:08) 8-A.Elling 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 8:52TD Riley MossPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 13
- Score
- 26-3
(8:52) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 8:47XP AEA. EllingPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 27-3
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 1:35TD Art GreenPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 8
- Score
- 27-9
(1:35) 30-A.Green left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 1:30Safety BFB. FavrePoints+2
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 27-11
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-B.Favre pass to 88-B.Franks is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 10:10FG AEA. EllingPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 16
- Score
- 30-11
(10:10) 8-A.Elling 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 6:30TD Art GreenPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 30-17
(6:30) 30-A.Green left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 6:27XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 30-18
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 2:02TD Johnny Walker Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 24
- Score
- 30-24
(2:02) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-J.Walker for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 1:55XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 30-25
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).
- 1Riley Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +15.48 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.72 EPA/play
- 2D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +13.43 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 3Johnny Walker Jr. · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +7.60 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
- 4Art Green · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.97 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 5
Reid Ferguson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.09 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play - 6D. Bates · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.54 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.27 EPA/play
- 7J. Avery · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.35 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.35 EPA/play
- 8B. Franks · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.71 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.68 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 (+15.48) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.72 EPA per play.
Riley Moss's top snap (+3.27 EPA): (8:52) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.60 EPA): B. Favre — (:35) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 85-K.Bailey INTERCEPTED by 29-B.Williams at MIN -5. 29-B.Williams pushed ob at GB 28 for 77 yards (89-R.Ferguson).
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) · 46 dropbacks · 54.3% completion · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.42 total EPA
- D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) · 33 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · +0.41 EPA/play · +13.43 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.129 | +0.027 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.2% | 50.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.534 | +0.053 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.285 | -0.182 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.027 | -0.129 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.4% | 55.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs +0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.13 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: +0.03 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, +2.17 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 12 drives, +11.06 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — J. Avery (D. Culpepper pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — D. Bates (D. Culpepper pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Riley Moss (D. Culpepper pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Art Green
- Green Bay Packers — Art Green
- Green Bay Packers — Johnny Walker Jr. (B. Favre pass)
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Elling
- Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Elling
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Elling
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 11 (Q1 9:28) — (9:28) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 33-J.Avery for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 9:28) — 8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 3 (Q1 1:55) — (1:55) 8-A.Elling 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 9 (Q2 11:06) — (11:06) 8-R.Longwell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 2 (Q2 5:38) — (5:38) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 85-D.Bates for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 5:34) — 8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 28 (Q2 0:08) — (:08) 8-A.Elling 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 8–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 13 (Q3 8:52) — (8:52) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 8:47) — 8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 8 (Q3 1:35) — (1:35) 30-A.Green left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers registered a safety from the MIN 1 (Q3 1:30) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-B.Favre pass to 88-B.Franks is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 16 (Q4 10:10) — (10:10) 8-A.Elling 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q4 6:30) — (6:30) 30-A.Green left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 6:27) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 24 (Q4 2:02) — (2:02) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-J.Walker for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 1:55) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 0:35) — (:35) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 85-K.Bailey INTERCEPTED by 29-B.Williams at MIN -5. 29-B.Williams pushed ob at GB 28 for 77 yards (89-R.Ferguson).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 12:20) — (12:20) 11-D.Culpepper left end pushed ob at GB 31 for 17 yards (20-M.Anderson).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 6:37) — (6:37) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 84-J.Walker INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Chavous at MIN 36. 21-C.Chavous to GB 48 for 16 yards (58-M.Flanagan, 84-J.Walker).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 9:28) — (9:28) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 33-J.Avery for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 1:07) — (1:07) 30-A.Green up the middle to MIN 43 for -1 yards (54-G.Biekert). FUMBLES (54-G.Biekert), RECOVERED by MIN-55-C.Claiborne at MIN 45. 55-C.Claiborne to MIN 45 for no gain (88-B.Franks).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 0:35) — (:35) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 85-K.Bailey INTERCEPTED by 29-B.Williams at MIN -5. 29-B.Williams pushed ob at GB 28 for 77 yards (89-R.Ferguson).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 1:07) — (1:07) 30-A.Green up the middle to MIN 43 for -1 yards (54-G.Biekert). FUMBLES (54-G.Biekert), RECOVERED by MIN-55-C.Claiborne at MIN 45. 55-C.Claiborne to MIN 45 for no gain (88-B.Franks).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 2:02) — (2:02) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-J.Walker for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 14:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper up the middle to MIN 49 for no gain (74-A.Kampman). FUMBLES (74-A.Kampman), RECOVERED by GB-94-K.Gbaja-Biamila at MIN 50. 94-K.Gbaja-Biamila to MIN 50 for no gain (78-
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 9:28 · GB 11 · Score 6-0
(9:28) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 33-J.Avery for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 9:28 · GB 2 · Score 7-0
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 1:55 · GB 3 · Score 10-0
(1:55) 8-A.Elling 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 11:06 · MIN 9 · Score 10-3
(11:06) 8-R.Longwell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 5:38 · GB 2 · Score 16-3
(5:38) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 85-D.Bates for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 5:34 · GB 2 · Score 17-3
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 0:08 · GB 28 · Score 20-3
(:08) 8-A.Elling 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 8:52 · GB 13 · Score 26-3
(8:52) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 8:47 · GB 2 · Score 27-3
8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 1:35 · MIN 8 · Score 27-9
(1:35) 30-A.Green left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers Safety (+2) — Q3 1:30 · MIN 1 · Score 27-11
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 4-B.Favre pass to 88-B.Franks is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 10:10 · GB 16 · Score 30-11
(10:10) 8-A.Elling 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 6:30 · MIN 1 · Score 30-17
(6:30) 30-A.Green left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 6:27 · MIN 2 · Score 30-18
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 2:02 · MIN 24 · Score 30-24
(2:02) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-J.Walker for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 1:55 · MIN 2 · Score 30-25
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.
- Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Riley Moss (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers on 2003-09-07?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 30-25 in Week 1, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 10, Green Bay Packers 0; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 10, Green Bay Packers 3; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 7, Green Bay Packers 8; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 3, Green Bay Packers 14; Final: Minnesota Vikings 30, Green Bay Packers 25.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Avery (D. Culpepper pass) (Q1 9:28) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Bates (D. Culpepper pass) (Q2 5:38) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — R. Moss (D. Culpepper pass) (Q3 8:52) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Green (Q3 1:35) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Green (Q4 6:30) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Walker (B. Favre pass) (Q4 2:02) Minnesota Vikings field goal — A. Elling (Q1 1:55, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 11:06, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — A. Elling (Q2 0:08, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — A. Elling (Q4 10:10, 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), 54.3% completion, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.42 total passing EPA. D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 45.5% completion, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +13.43 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
Riley Moss (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.48 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+3.27 EPA): (8:52) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Minnesota Vikings won 30-25 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Now 1-0 W
Green Bay Packers
Now 0-1 L
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