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NFL · Week 18 · January 9, 2005 · 12 min read

Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers: 2004 Week 18 Recap

Vikings defeat Packers 31–17 in Week 18

D.Culpepper led Fantasy Impact as Vikings prevailed in a 31–17 Week 18 finish.

Minnesota Vikings 31 9–8 Winner
Final 31–17
Green Bay Packers 17 10–7
Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
31–17
Halftime
Minnesota Vikings 24–10 Green Bay Packers
Top passer
B. Favre
FantasyHQ MVP
D.Culpepper
Game date
January 9, 2005

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • D.Culpepper 19/35 · 261 YDS · 4 TD +13.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Riley Moss
    Riley Moss 4 REC · 70 YDS · 2 TD +8.0 Fantasy Impact
  • N.Burleson 4 REC · 60 YDS · 1 TD +6.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • D.Driver 7 REC · 78 YDS +5.8 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Franks 2 REC · 32 YDS · 1 TD +4.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Johnny Walker Jr.
    Johnny Walker Jr. 2 REC · 27 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
Minnesota Vikings 31–17 Green Bay Packers
Halftime
Minnesota Vikings 24–10 Green Bay Packers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
D. Culpepper
Top passer
B. Favre
Biggest EPA play
(13:36) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 20-M.Williams for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2005-01-09

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 31–17 on 2005-01-09. D. Culpepper posted a game-high +13.68 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4——T
Minnesota Vikings17770031
Green Bay Packers3770017

Scoring Map

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

MINMinnesota Vikings
GBGreen Bay Packers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 13:36TD
    Mykel Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 68
    Score
    6-0

    (13:36) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 20-M.Williams for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 13:20XP
    MAM. Andersen

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    7-0

    7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.

  3. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 9:57TD
    Riley Moss

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 20
    Score
    13-0

    (9:57) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 9:50XP
    MAM. Andersen

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    14-0

    7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.

  5. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 6:12FG
    MAM. Andersen

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 17
    Score
    17-0

    (6:12) 7-M.Andersen 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.

  6. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 2:47FG
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 25
    Score
    17-3

    (2:47) 8-R.Longwell 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-B.Barker.

  7. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 10:28TD
    BFB. Franks

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 4
    Score
    17-9

    (10:28) 4-B.Favre pass to 88-B.Franks for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 10:24XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    17-10

    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-B.Barker.

  9. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 6:38TD
    NBN. Burleson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 19
    Score
    23-10

    (6:38) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 81-N.Burleson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 6:33XP
    MAM. Andersen

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    24-10

    7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.

  11. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 13:39TD
    NDN. Davenport

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 1
    Score
    24-16

    (13:39) 44-N.Davenport right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 13:37XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    24-17

    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-B.Barker. MIN #29 (Williams) injured on play.

  13. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 10:26TD
    Riley Moss

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 34
    Score
    30-17

    (10:26) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 10:18XP
    MAM. Andersen

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    31-17

    7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +13.68 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
  2. 2Riley MossRiley Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.95 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.99 EPA/play
  3. 3N. Burleson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.12 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
  4. 4Mykel WilliamsMykel Williams · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.88 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.94 EPA/play
  5. 5D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.77 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
  6. 6B. Franks · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.62 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.31 EPA/play
  7. 7D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +4.08 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
  8. 8Johnny Walker Jr.Johnny Walker Jr. · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.20 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 (+13.68) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.

D. Culpepper's top snap (+6.81 EPA): (13:36) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 20-M.Williams for 68 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) · 37 dropbacks · 59.5% completion · -0.18 EPA/play · -6.72 total EPA
  • D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) · 35 dropbacks · 54.3% completion · +0.39 EPA/play · +13.68 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatMinnesota VikingsGreen Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play+0.175-0.059
Offensive success rate49.4%54.3%
Pass EPA/play+0.434-0.179
Rush EPA/play-0.065-0.007
Defensive EPA/play+0.059-0.175
Defensive success rate45.7%50.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs -0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Minnesota Vikings: +0.17 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: -0.06 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, -4.79 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Minnesota Vikings: 12 drives, +13.80 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Mykel WilliamsMinnesota Vikings — Mykel Williams (D. Culpepper pass) (Q1 13:36)
  • Riley MossMinnesota Vikings — Riley Moss (D. Culpepper pass) (Q1 9:57)
  • Green Bay Packers — B. Franks (B. Favre pass) (Q2 10:28)
  • Minnesota Vikings — N. Burleson (D. Culpepper pass) (Q2 6:38)
  • Green Bay Packers — N. Davenport (Q4 13:39)
  • Riley MossMinnesota Vikings — Riley Moss (D. Culpepper pass) (Q4 10:26)

Field goals

  • Minnesota Vikings — M. Andersen (Q1 6:12)
  • Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell (Q1 2:47)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 17–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 68 (Q1 13:36) — (13:36) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 20-M.Williams for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 13:20) — 7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 20 (Q1 9:57) — (9:57) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 9:50) — 7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 17 (Q1 6:12) — (6:12) 7-M.Andersen 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 25 (Q1 2:47) — (2:47) 8-R.Longwell 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-B.Barker..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 4 (Q2 10:28) — (10:28) 4-B.Favre pass to 88-B.Franks for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 10:24) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-B.Barker.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 19 (Q2 6:38) — (6:38) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 81-N.Burleson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 6:33) — 7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q4 13:39) — (13:39) 44-N.Davenport right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 13:37) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-B.Barker. MIN #29 (Williams) injured on play.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 34 (Q4 10:26) — (10:26) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 10:18) — 7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 13:36) — (13:36) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 20-M.Williams for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.8% · EPA +6.81]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 10:28) — (10:28) 4-B.Favre pass to 88-B.Franks for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.2% · EPA +2.59]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 7:25) — (7:25) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 84-J.Walker INTERCEPTED by 27-B.Russell at GB 42. 27-B.Russell to GB 28 for 14 yards (33-W.Henderson). [WPA -9.6% · EPA -3.94]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 7:31) — (7:31) 7-M.Andersen 27 yard field goal is BLOCKED, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte, recovered by MIN-85-J.Wiggins at GB 12. 85-J.Wiggins to GB 12 for no gain (50-H.Navies). [WPA -8.2% · EPA -3.07]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 5:50) — (5:50) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 83-A.Chatman INTERCEPTED by 29-B.Williams at MIN 40. 29-B.Williams pushed ob at MIN 40 for no gain (83-A.Chatman). [WPA -7.1% · EPA -2.78]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 13:36) — (13:36) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 20-M.Williams for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.8% · EPA +6.81]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 11:55) — (11:55) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 81-A.Thurman INTERCEPTED by 33-R.Brown (29-B.Williams) at 50. 33-R.Brown to GB 23 for 27 yards (67-G.Ruegamer). [WPA -4.4% · EPA -4.44]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 8:50) — (8:50) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 80-D.Driver INTERCEPTED by 26-A.Winfield at MIN 40. 26-A.Winfield to MIN 43 for 3 yards (80-D.Driver). [WPA -5.3% · EPA -4.00]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 7:25) — (7:25) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 84-J.Walker INTERCEPTED by 27-B.Russell at GB 42. 27-B.Russell to GB 28 for 14 yards (33-W.Henderson). [WPA -9.6% · EPA -3.94]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 13:36 · GB 68 · Score 6-0
    (13:36) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 20-M.Williams for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 13:20 · GB 2 · Score 7-0
    7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
  3. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 9:57 · GB 20 · Score 13-0
    (9:57) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 9:50 · GB 2 · Score 14-0
    7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
  5. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 6:12 · GB 17 · Score 17-0
    (6:12) 7-M.Andersen 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
  6. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 2:47 · MIN 25 · Score 17-3
    (2:47) 8-R.Longwell 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-B.Barker.
  7. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 10:28 · MIN 4 · Score 17-9
    (10:28) 4-B.Favre pass to 88-B.Franks for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 10:24 · MIN 2 · Score 17-10
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-B.Barker.
  9. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 6:38 · GB 19 · Score 23-10
    (6:38) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 81-N.Burleson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 6:33 · GB 2 · Score 24-10
    7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.
  11. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 13:39 · MIN 1 · Score 24-16
    (13:39) 44-N.Davenport right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 13:37 · MIN 2 · Score 24-17
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-B.Barker. MIN #29 (Williams) injured on play.
  13. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 10:26 · GB 34 · Score 30-17
    (10:26) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 10:18 · GB 2 · Score 31-17
    7-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-G.Frerotte.

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 Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers on 2005-01-09?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 31-17 in Week 18, 2004.

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

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 17, Green Bay Packers 3; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 7, Green Bay Packers 7; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 7, Green Bay Packers 7; Final: Minnesota Vikings 31, Green Bay Packers 17.

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

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Williams (D. Culpepper pass) (Q1 13:36) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — R. Moss (D. Culpepper pass) (Q1 9:57) Green Bay Packers touchdown — B. Franks (B. Favre pass) (Q2 10:28) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — N. Burleson (D. Culpepper pass) (Q2 6:38) Green Bay Packers touchdown — N. Davenport (Q4 13:39) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — R. Moss (D. Culpepper pass) (Q4 10:26) Minnesota Vikings field goal — M. Andersen (Q1 6:12, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q1 2:47, 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), 59.5% completion, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -6.72 total passing EPA. D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 54.3% completion, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +13.68 total passing EPA.

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

D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.68 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+6.81 EPA): (13:36) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 20-M.Williams for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 8-8 Now 9-8 W

Green Bay Packers

Entered 10-6 Now 10-7 L

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