Packers 34–31 Vikings: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 16, 2004

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Winner: Green Bay Packers
Final score: Green Bay Packers 34–31 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime: Green Bay Packers 17–21 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: B. Favre
Top passer: B. Favre
Biggest EPA play: (8:31) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 84-J.Walker INTERCEPTED by 55-C.Claiborne at GB 15. 55-…
Game date: 2004-12-24

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Minnesota Vikings 34–31 on 2004-12-24, overcoming Minnesota Vikings's 21–17 halftime lead. B. Favre posted a game-high +20.08 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 38 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Green Bay Packers	17	7	10	0	0	34
Minnesota Vikings	21	0	10	0	0	31

Scoring Map

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

GBGreen Bay Packers

GB 12

GB 68

MIN 22

GB 38

+3MIN 25

MIN 9

+3GB 11

+3MIN 11

MINMinnesota Vikings

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

19 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 14:55TD
Riley Moss
Points+6
Yard line
GB 12
Score
0-6
(14:55) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 14:49XP
MAM. Andersen
Points+1
Yard line
GB 2
Score
0-7
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 6:40TD
Art Green
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 1
Score
6-7
(6:40) 30-A.Green right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 6:37XP
RLR. Longwell
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
7-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-B.Barker.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 6:30TD
NBN. Burleson
Points+6
Yard line
GB 68
Score
7-13
(6:30) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 81-N.Burleson for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 6:15XP
MAM. Andersen
Points+1
Yard line
GB 2
Score
7-14
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 1:23TD
BFB. Franks
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 22
Score
13-14
(1:23) 4-B.Favre pass to 88-B.Franks for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 1:17XP
RLR. Longwell
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
14-14
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-B.Barker.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 1:08TD
MBM. Bennett
Points+6
Yard line
GB 38
Score
14-20
(1:08) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 23-M.Bennett for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB, Defensive Holding, declined.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:58XP
MAM. Andersen
Points+1
Yard line
GB 2
Score
14-21
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 0:04FG
RLR. Longwell
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 25
Score
17-21
(:04) 8-R.Longwell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-B.Barker.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 7:47TD
Johnny Walker Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 9
Score
23-21
(7:47) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-J.Walker for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 7:41XP
RLR. Longwell
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
24-21
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-B.Barker.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 15:00FG
MAM. Andersen
Points+3
Yard line
GB 11
Score
24-24
(15:00) 7-M.Andersen 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 8:31TD
CCC. Claiborne
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 93
Score
24-30
(8:31) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 84-J.Walker INTERCEPTED by 55-C.Claiborne at GB 15. 55-C.Claiborne for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 8:18XP
MAM. Andersen
Points+1
Yard line
GB 2
Score
24-31
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 3:38TD
DDD. Driver
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 3
Score
30-31
(3:38) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 3:34XP
RLR. Longwell
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
31-31
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-B.Barker.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 0:03FG
RLR. Longwell
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 11
Score
34-31
(:03) 8-R.Longwell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-B.Barker.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1B. Favre · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +20.08 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
2D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +19.23 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play
3D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +14.53 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
4N. Burleson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +8.77 total EPA · 2 snaps · +4.39 EPA/play
5Johnny Walker Jr. · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +8.52 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
6M. Bennett · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.76 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.59 EPA/play
7Riley Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.36 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.18 EPA/play
8B. Franks · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.00 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 (+20.08) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 45 counted snaps, they averaged +0.45 EPA per play.

B. Favre's top snap (-5.80 EPA): (8:31) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 84-J.Walker INTERCEPTED by 55-C.Claiborne at GB 15. 55-C.Claiborne for 15 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) · 45 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +0.45 EPA/play · +20.08 total EPA
D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) · 24 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +0.61 EPA/play · +14.53 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Green Bay Packers	Minnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play	+0.250	+0.282
Offensive success rate	57.3%	53.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.446	+0.589
Rush EPA/play	+0.031	+0.007
Defensive EPA/play	-0.282	-0.250
Defensive success rate	46.3%	42.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Green Bay Packers +0.25, Minnesota Vikings +0.28) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Green Bay Packers: +0.25 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
Minnesota Vikings: +0.28 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)

Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, +23.97 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 10 drives, +18.92 total EPA, 4 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) (Q2 14:55)
Green Bay Packers — Art Green (Q2 6:40)
Minnesota Vikings — N. Burleson (D. Culpepper pass) (Q2 6:30)
Green Bay Packers — B. Franks (B. Favre pass) (Q2 1:23)
Minnesota Vikings — M. Bennett (D. Culpepper pass) (Q2 1:08)
Green Bay Packers — Johnny Walker Jr. (B. Favre pass) (Q3 7:47)
Minnesota Vikings — C. Claiborne (Q4 8:31)
Green Bay Packers — D. Driver (B. Favre pass) (Q4 3:38)

Field goals

Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell (Q2 0:04)
Minnesota Vikings — M. Andersen (Q4 15:00)
Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell (Q4 0:03)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 21–17. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 12 (Q2 14:55) — (14:55) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 14:49) — 7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q2 6:40) — (6:40) 30-A.Green right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 6:37) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-B.Barker.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 68 (Q2 6:30) — (6:30) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 81-N.Burleson for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 6:15) — 7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 22 (Q2 1:23) — (1:23) 4-B.Favre pass to 88-B.Franks for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 1:17) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-B.Barker.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 38 (Q2 1:08) — (1:08) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 23-M.Bennett for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB, Defensive Holding, declined.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 0:58) — 7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 25 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 8-R.Longwell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-B.Barker..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 9 (Q3 7:47) — (7:47) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-J.Walker for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 7:41) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-B.Barker..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 11 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 7-M.Andersen 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 93 (Q4 8:31) — (8:31) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 84-J.Walker INTERCEPTED by 55-C.Claiborne at GB 15. 55-C.Claiborne for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 8:18) — 7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 3 (Q4 3:38) — (3:38) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 3:34) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-B.Barker.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 11 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 8-R.Longwell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-B.Barker..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Green Bay Packers (Q4 8:31) — (8:31) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 84-J.Walker INTERCEPTED by 55-C.Claiborne at GB 15. 55-C.Claiborne for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -20.7% · EPA -5.80]
Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 8-R.Longwell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-B.Barker. [WPA +19.2% · EPA +0.18]
Green Bay Packers (Q4 3:38) — (3:38) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.9% · EPA +4.12]
Green Bay Packers (Q3 9:53) — (9:53) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver to MIN 25 for 34 yards (21-C.Chavous). [WPA +16.8% · EPA +3.90]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 6:30) — (6:30) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 81-N.Burleson for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.2% · EPA +5.41]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Green Bay Packers (Q4 8:31) — (8:31) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 84-J.Walker INTERCEPTED by 55-C.Claiborne at GB 15. 55-C.Claiborne for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -20.7% · EPA -5.80]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 1:08) — (1:08) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 23-M.Bennett for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB, Defensive Holding, declined. [WPA +8.4% · EPA +5.56]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 6:30) — (6:30) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 81-N.Burleson for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.2% · EPA +5.41]
Green Bay Packers (Q4 3:38) — (3:38) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.9% · EPA +4.12]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 14:55 · GB 12 · Score 0-6
(14:55) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 14:49 · GB 2 · Score 0-7
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 6:40 · MIN 1 · Score 6-7
(6:40) 30-A.Green right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 6:37 · MIN 2 · Score 7-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-B.Barker.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 6:30 · GB 68 · Score 7-13
(6:30) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 81-N.Burleson for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 6:15 · GB 2 · Score 7-14
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 1:23 · MIN 22 · Score 13-14
(1:23) 4-B.Favre pass to 88-B.Franks for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 1:17 · MIN 2 · Score 14-14
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-B.Barker.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 1:08 · GB 38 · Score 14-20
(1:08) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 23-M.Bennett for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB, Defensive Holding, declined.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 0:58 · GB 2 · Score 14-21
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · MIN 25 · Score 17-21
(:04) 8-R.Longwell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-B.Barker.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 7:47 · MIN 9 · Score 23-21
(7:47) 4-B.Favre pass to 84-J.Walker for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 7:41 · MIN 2 · Score 24-21
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-B.Barker.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · GB 11 · Score 24-24
(15:00) 7-M.Andersen 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 8:31 · MIN 93 · Score 24-30
(8:31) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 84-J.Walker INTERCEPTED by 55-C.Claiborne at GB 15. 55-C.Claiborne for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 8:18 · GB 2 · Score 24-31
7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 3:38 · MIN 3 · Score 30-31
(3:38) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 3:34 · MIN 2 · Score 31-31
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-B.Barker.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · MIN 11 · Score 34-31
(:03) 8-R.Longwell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-B.Barker.

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 Minnesota Vikings on 2004-12-24?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Minnesota Vikings 34-31 in Week 16, 2004.

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

Q2: Green Bay Packers 17, Minnesota Vikings 21; Q3: Green Bay Packers 7, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q4: Green Bay Packers 10, Minnesota Vikings 10; Final: Green Bay Packers 34, Minnesota Vikings 31.

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

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — R. Moss (D. Culpepper pass) (Q2 14:55) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Green (Q2 6:40) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — N. Burleson (D. Culpepper pass) (Q2 6:30) Green Bay Packers touchdown — B. Franks (B. Favre pass) (Q2 1:23) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Bennett (D. Culpepper pass) (Q2 1:08) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Walker (B. Favre pass) (Q3 7:47) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Claiborne (Q4 8:31) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Driver (B. Favre pass) (Q4 3:38) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — M. Andersen (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q4 0:03, 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), 66.7% completion, +0.45 EPA per dropback, +20.08 total passing EPA. D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 66.7% completion, +0.61 EPA per dropback, +14.53 total passing EPA.

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

B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +20.08 total EPA on Passing plays. across 45 snaps. Their top snap (-5.80 EPA): (8:31) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 84-J.Walker INTERCEPTED by 55-C.Claiborne at GB 15. 55-C.Claiborne for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Green Bay Packers won 34-31 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Green Bay Packers

Entered 8-6 Now 9-6 W

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 8-6 Now 8-7 L

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