Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 20–17 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 7–14 Green Bay Packers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Driver
- Top passer
- Buddy Johnson
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:15) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 81-A.Thurman INTERCEPTED by 36-D.Edwards at MIN 49. 36-…
- Game date
- 2005-11-21
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 20–17 on 2005-11-21, overcoming Green Bay Packers's 14–7 halftime lead. D. Driver posted a game-high +8.75 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 20 |
 Green Bay Packers | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings(2:21) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-21-C.Chavous, Illegal Contact, declined.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander.
(1:15) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 81-A.Thurman INTERCEPTED by 36-D.Edwards at MIN 49. 36-D.Edwards for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
(:34) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander.
(:46) 35-C.Fason left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
(10:16) 1-P.Edinger 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
(3:03) 8-R.Longwell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander.
END GAME
GBGreen Bay PackersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 2:21TD DDD. DriverPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 0-6
(2:21) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-21-C.Chavous, Illegal Contact, declined.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 2:16XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 0-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 1:15TD Donovan EdwardsPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 61
- Score
- 6-7
(1:15) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 81-A.Thurman INTERCEPTED by 36-D.Edwards at MIN 49. 36-D.Edwards for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 1:04XP PEP. EdingerPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 7-7
1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 0:34TD DDD. DriverPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 53
- Score
- 7-13
(:34) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 0:26XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-14
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 0:46TD CFC. FasonPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 1
- Score
- 13-14
(:46) 35-C.Fason left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 0:46XP PEP. EdingerPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 14-14
1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 10:16FG PEP. EdingerPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 6
- Score
- 17-14
(10:16) 1-P.Edinger 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 3:03FG RLR. LongwellPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 28
- Score
- 17-17
(3:03) 8-R.Longwell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 0:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- —
- Score
- 20-17
END GAME
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +8.75 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play
- 2
Keilan Robinson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.40 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play - 3J. Wiggins · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.69 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 4
Tyrod Taylor · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.18 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play - 5S. Gado · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.29 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.29 EPA/play
- 6D. Lee · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 7A. Thurman · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.48 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 8
Malachi Moore · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +1.25 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.05 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. Driver — GB · Receiving
D. Driver posted the highest total EPA (+8.75) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.75 EPA per play.
D. Driver's top snap (+5.85 EPA): (:34) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-8.08 EPA): B. Favre — (1:15) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 81-A.Thurman INTERCEPTED by 36-D.Edwards at MIN 49. 36-D.Edwards for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
Quarterback report card
Buddy Johnson led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Buddy Johnson (Minnesota Vikings) · 38 dropbacks · 47.4% completion · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.60 total EPA- B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 38 dropbacks · 52.6% completion · -0.12 EPA/play · -4.63 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.054 | -0.154 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.7% | 37.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.042 | -0.122 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.005 | -0.410 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.154 | +0.054 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.3% | 53.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.05 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: -0.15 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: 13 drives, -10.60 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, -4.93 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Green Bay Packers — D. Driver (B. Favre pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Donovan Edwards
- Green Bay Packers — D. Driver (B. Favre pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — C. Fason
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — P. Edinger
- Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 15 (Q1 2:21) — (2:21) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-21-C.Chavous, Illegal Contact, declined.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 2:16) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 61 (Q2 1:15); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 1:04) — 1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 53 (Q2 0:34) — (:34) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 0:26) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q3 0:46) — (:46) 35-C.Fason left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 0:46) — 1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 6–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 6 (Q4 10:16) — (10:16) 1-P.Edinger 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 28 (Q4 3:03) — (3:03) 8-R.Longwell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal (Q4 0:00) — END GAME.
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 1:15) — (1:15) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 81-A.Thurman INTERCEPTED by 36-D.Edwards at MIN 49. 36-D.Edwards for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 1-P.Edinger 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 0:34) — (:34) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:52) — (:52) 14-B.Johnson pass to 18-K.Robinson to GB 6 for 35 yards (26-J.Horton).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 9:48) — (9:48) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 80-D.Driver INTERCEPTED by 29-B.Williams at MIN 29. 29-B.Williams to MIN 31 for 2 yards (80-D.Driver).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 1:15) — (1:15) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 81-A.Thurman INTERCEPTED by 36-D.Edwards at MIN 49. 36-D.Edwards for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 0:34) — (:34) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 10:50) — (10:50) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson sacked at MIN 35 for -7 yards (74-A.Kampman). FUMBLES (74-A.Kampman), RECOVERED by GB-94-K.Gbaja-Biamila at MIN 36. 94-K.Gbaja-Biamila to MIN 36 for no gain (14-B.Johnso
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 10:09) — (10:09) 1-P.Edinger 49 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 2:21 · MIN 15 · Score 0-6
(2:21) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-21-C.Chavous, Illegal Contact, declined. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 2:16 · MIN 2 · Score 0-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 1:15 · MIN 61 · Score 6-7
(1:15) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 81-A.Thurman INTERCEPTED by 36-D.Edwards at MIN 49. 36-D.Edwards for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 1:04 · GB 2 · Score 7-7
1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 0:34 · MIN 53 · Score 7-13
(:34) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 0:26 · MIN 2 · Score 7-14
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 0:46 · GB 1 · Score 13-14
(:46) 35-C.Fason left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 0:46 · GB 2 · Score 14-14
1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 10:16 · GB 6 · Score 17-14
(10:16) 1-P.Edinger 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 3:03 · MIN 28 · Score 17-17
(3:03) 8-R.Longwell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 0:00 · Score 20-17
END GAME
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.
- D. Driver (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers on 2005-11-21?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 20-17 in Week 11, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 0, Green Bay Packers 7; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 7, Green Bay Packers 7; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 7, Green Bay Packers 0; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 6, Green Bay Packers 3; Final: Minnesota Vikings 20, Green Bay Packers 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Driver (B. Favre pass) (Q1 2:21) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Edwards (Q2 1:15) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Driver (B. Favre pass) (Q2 0:34) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Fason (Q3 0:46) Minnesota Vikings field goal — P. Edinger (Q4 10:16, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q4 3:03, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:00, 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?
Buddy Johnson (Minnesota Vikings), 47.4% completion, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.60 total passing EPA. B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 52.6% completion, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -4.63 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
D. Driver (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.75 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+5.85 EPA): (:34) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Minnesota Vikings won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 4-5 Now 5-5 W
Green Bay Packers
Entered 2-7 Now 2-8 L
Fantasy · fantasyhq.co
