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NFL · Week 9 · November 2, 2003 · 12 min read

Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings: 2003 Week 9 Recap

Packers defeat Vikings 30–27 in Week 9

Johnny Walker Jr. led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 30–27 Week 9 finish.

Green Bay Packers 30 4–4 Winner
Final 30–27
Minnesota Vikings 27 6–2
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
30–27
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 20–14 Minnesota Vikings
Top passer
D. Culpepper
FantasyHQ MVP
Johnny Walker Jr.
Game date
November 2, 2003

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Johnny Walker Jr.
    Johnny Walker Jr. 3 REC · 42 YDS · 2 TD +8.3 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Favre 18/31 · 190 YDS · 4 TD +7.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Art Green
    Art Green 5 REC · 52 YDS · 1 TD +4.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • Riley Moss
    Riley Moss +6.1 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Culpepper 21/36 · 198 YDS · 2 TD +5.4 Fantasy Impact
  • N.Burleson +4.8 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 30–27 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 20–14 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Johnny Walker Jr.
Top passer
D. Culpepper
Biggest EPA play
(6:19) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 84-J.Walker INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Chavous at MIN 30. 21-C…
Game date
2003-11-02

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Minnesota Vikings 30–27 on 2003-11-02. Johnny Walker Jr. posted a game-high +8.34 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Green Bay Packers614010030
Minnesota Vikings7767027

Scoring Map

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

GBGreen Bay Packers
MINMinnesota Vikings

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 11:17FG
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 3
    Score
    3-0

    (11:17) 8-R.Longwell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.

  2. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 8:41TD
    Riley Moss

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 43
    Score
    3-6

    (8:41) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 8:33XP
    AEA. Elling

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    3-7

    8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.

  4. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 5:47FG
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 25
    Score
    6-7

    (5:47) 8-R.Longwell 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.

  5. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 12:23TD
    Art Green

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 5
    Score
    12-7

    (12:23) 4-B.Favre pass to 30-A.Green for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 12:18XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    13-7

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

  7. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 2:11TD
    JKJ. Kleinsasser

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 4
    Score
    13-13

    (2:11) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 40-J.Kleinsasser for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 2:07XP
    AEA. Elling

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    13-14

    8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.

  9. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 0:26TD
    Johnny Walker Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 12
    Score
    19-14

    (:26) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-J.Walker for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 0:21XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    20-14

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

  11. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 8:53FG
    AEA. Elling

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 29
    Score
    20-17

    (8:53) 8-A.Elling 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.

  12. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 2:31FG
    AEA. Elling

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 18
    Score
    20-20

    (2:31) 8-A.Elling 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.

  13. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 13:18TD
    Johnny Walker Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 12
    Score
    26-20

    (13:18) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-J.Walker for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 13:14XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    27-20

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

  15. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 2:40FG
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 9
    Score
    30-20

    (2:40) 8-R.Longwell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.

  16. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 0:39TD
    DCD. Culpepper

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 1
    Score
    30-26

    (:39) 11-D.Culpepper up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  17. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 0:33XP
    AEA. Elling

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    30-27

    8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Johnny Walker Jr.Johnny Walker Jr. · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +8.34 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.78 EPA/play
  2. 2B. Favre · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +7.86 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
  3. 3Riley MossRiley Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.10 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
  4. 4D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +5.40 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  5. 5N. Burleson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.78 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
  6. 6Art GreenArt Green · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.00 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
  7. 7D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +3.76 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.76 EPA/play
  8. 8Art GreenArt Green · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +3.37 total EPA · 21 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.

Johnny Walker Jr.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Johnny Walker Jr. — GB · Receiving

Johnny Walker Jr. posted the highest total EPA (+8.34) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +2.78 EPA per play.

Johnny Walker Jr.'s top snap (-4.55 EPA): (6:19) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 84-J.Walker INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Chavous at MIN 30. 21-C.Chavous to GB 45 for 25 yards (40-T.Fisher).

Quarterback report card

D. Culpepper led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) · 36 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · +0.15 EPA/play · +5.40 total EPA
  • B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 31 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · +0.25 EPA/play · +7.86 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatGreen Bay PackersMinnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play+0.237+0.151
Offensive success rate56.6%55.7%
Pass EPA/play+0.240+0.139
Rush EPA/play+0.288+0.195
Defensive EPA/play-0.151-0.237
Defensive success rate44.3%43.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.24 vs +0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Green Bay Packers: +0.24 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Minnesota Vikings: +0.15 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, +19.65 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Minnesota Vikings: 10 drives, +11.92 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Riley MossMinnesota Vikings — Riley Moss (D. Culpepper pass) (Q1 8:41)
  • Art GreenGreen Bay Packers — Art Green (B. Favre pass) (Q2 12:23)
  • Minnesota Vikings — J. Kleinsasser (D. Culpepper pass) (Q2 2:11)
  • Johnny Walker Jr.Green Bay Packers — Johnny Walker Jr. (B. Favre pass) (Q2 0:26)
  • Johnny Walker Jr.Green Bay Packers — Johnny Walker Jr. (B. Favre pass) (Q4 13:18)
  • Minnesota Vikings — D. Culpepper (Q4 0:39)

Field goals

  • Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell (Q1 11:17)
  • Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell (Q1 5:47)
  • Minnesota Vikings — A. Elling (Q3 8:53)
  • Minnesota Vikings — A. Elling (Q3 2:31)
  • Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell (Q4 2:40)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–6. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 3 (Q1 11:17) — (11:17) 8-R.Longwell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 43 (Q1 8:41) — (8:41) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 8:33) — 8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 25 (Q1 5:47) — (5:47) 8-R.Longwell 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 5 (Q2 12:23) — (12:23) 4-B.Favre pass to 30-A.Green for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 12:18) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 4 (Q2 2:11) — (2:11) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 40-J.Kleinsasser for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 2:07) — 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 12 (Q2 0:26) — (:26) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-J.Walker for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 0:21) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 6–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 29 (Q3 8:53) — (8:53) 8-A.Elling 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 18 (Q3 2:31) — (2:31) 8-A.Elling 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 12 (Q4 13:18) — (13:18) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-J.Walker for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 13:14) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 9 (Q4 2:40) — (2:40) 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 1 (Q4 0:39) — (:39) 11-D.Culpepper up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 0:33) — 8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 13:18) — (13:18) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-J.Walker for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +25.1% · EPA +3.50]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 6:19) — (6:19) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 84-J.Walker INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Chavous at MIN 30. 21-C.Chavous to GB 45 for 25 yards (40-T.Fisher). [WPA -14.6% · EPA -4.55]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 7:54) — (7:54) 80-D.Driver right end to MIN 29 for 45 yards (21-C.Chavous). [WPA +13.6% · EPA +3.76]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 1:24) — (1:24) 4-B.Favre pass to 30-A.Green to MIN 36 for 27 yards (27-B.Russell; 26-D.Walker). [WPA +13.4% · EPA +1.79]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 8:41) — (8:41) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.3% · EPA +4.29]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 6:19) — (6:19) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 84-J.Walker INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Chavous at MIN 30. 21-C.Chavous to GB 45 for 25 yards (40-T.Fisher). [WPA -14.6% · EPA -4.55]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 8:41) — (8:41) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.3% · EPA +4.29]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 7:54) — (7:54) 80-D.Driver right end to MIN 29 for 45 yards (21-C.Chavous). [WPA +13.6% · EPA +3.76]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 13:18) — (13:18) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-J.Walker for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +25.1% · EPA +3.50]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 11:17 · MIN 3 · Score 3-0
    (11:17) 8-R.Longwell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
  2. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 8:41 · GB 43 · Score 3-6
    (8:41) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 8:33 · GB 2 · Score 3-7
    8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
  4. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 5:47 · MIN 25 · Score 6-7
    (5:47) 8-R.Longwell 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
  5. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 12:23 · MIN 5 · Score 12-7
    (12:23) 4-B.Favre pass to 30-A.Green for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 12:18 · MIN 2 · Score 13-7
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
  7. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 2:11 · GB 4 · Score 13-13
    (2:11) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 40-J.Kleinsasser for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 2:07 · GB 2 · Score 13-14
    8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
  9. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 0:26 · MIN 12 · Score 19-14
    (:26) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-J.Walker for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 0:21 · MIN 2 · Score 20-14
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
  11. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 8:53 · GB 29 · Score 20-17
    (8:53) 8-A.Elling 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
  12. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 2:31 · GB 18 · Score 20-20
    (2:31) 8-A.Elling 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
  13. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 13:18 · MIN 12 · Score 26-20
    (13:18) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-J.Walker for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 13:14 · MIN 2 · Score 27-20
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
  15. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 2:40 · MIN 9 · Score 30-20
    (2:40) 8-R.Longwell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
  16. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 0:39 · GB 1 · Score 30-26
    (:39) 11-D.Culpepper up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  17. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 0:33 · GB 2 · Score 30-27
    8-A.Elling extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.

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.
  • Johnny Walker Jr. (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings on 2003-11-02?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Minnesota Vikings 30-27 in Week 9, 2003.

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

Q1: Green Bay Packers 6, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: Green Bay Packers 14, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q3: Green Bay Packers 0, Minnesota Vikings 6; Q4: Green Bay Packers 10, Minnesota Vikings 7; Final: Green Bay Packers 30, Minnesota Vikings 27.

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

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — R. Moss (D. Culpepper pass) (Q1 8:41) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Green (B. Favre pass) (Q2 12:23) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Kleinsasser (D. Culpepper pass) (Q2 2:11) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Walker (B. Favre pass) (Q2 0:26) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Walker (B. Favre pass) (Q4 13:18) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Culpepper (Q4 0:39) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q1 11:17, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q1 5:47, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — A. Elling (Q3 8:53, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — A. Elling (Q3 2:31, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q4 2:40, 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?

D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 58.3% completion, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +5.40 total passing EPA. B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 58.1% completion, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +7.86 total passing EPA.

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

Johnny Walker Jr. (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.34 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (-4.55 EPA): (6:19) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 84-J.Walker INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Chavous at MIN 30. 21-C.Chavous to GB 45 for 25 yards (40-T.Fisher)..

Was Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Green Bay Packers won 30-27 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Green Bay Packers

Entered 3-4 Now 4-4 W

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 6-1 Now 6-2 L

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