Lions 13–16 Packers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 14, 2005

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Winner: Green Bay Packers
Final score: Green Bay Packers 16–13 Detroit Lions
Halftime: Detroit Lions 13–10 Green Bay Packers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: J. Garcia
Top passer: B. Favre
Biggest EPA play: (10:20) 4-B.Favre sacked at GB 21 for -8 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by DET-52-J.Davis at GB…
Game date: 2005-12-11

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 16–13 on 2005-12-11, overcoming Detroit Lions's 13–10 halftime lead. J. Garcia posted a game-high +5.13 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 16 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	OT	—	T
Detroit Lions	13	0	0	0	0	13
Green Bay Packers	3	7	3	3	0	16

Scoring Map

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

DETDetroit Lions

+3DET 18

DET 64

+1DET 2

+3DET 21

+3DET 9

GBGreen Bay Packers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DETDetroit Lions
Q1 11:06FG
Jake Hanson
Points+3
Yard line
GB 1
Score
3-0
(11:06) 4-J.Hanson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
DETDetroit Lions
Q1 7:16FG
Jake Hanson
Points+3
Yard line
GB 5
Score
6-0
(7:16) 4-J.Hanson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 2:32FG
RLR. Longwell
Points+3
Yard line
DET 18
Score
6-3
(2:32) 8-R.Longwell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander.
DETDetroit Lions
Q1 0:47TD
Ryan Williams
Points+6
Yard line
GB 4
Score
12-3
(:47) 5-J.Garcia pass to 11-R.Williams for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by GB and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by GB at 00:43.)
DETDetroit Lions
Q1 0:43XP
Jake Hanson
Points+1
Yard line
GB 2
Score
13-3
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 5:08TD
SGS. Gado
Points+6
Yard line
DET 64
Score
13-9
(5:08) 35-S.Gado right end for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 4:56XP
RLR. Longwell
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
13-10
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 14:26FG
RLR. Longwell
Points+3
Yard line
DET 21
Score
13-13
(14:26) 8-R.Longwell 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander.
GBGreen Bay Packers
OT 9:47FG
RLR. Longwell
Points+3
Yard line
DET 9
Score
13-16
(9:47) 8-R.Longwell 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1J. Garcia · Detroit Lions · Passing · +5.13 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
2W. Henderson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.21 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
3S. Gado · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +3.96 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
4Ryan Williams · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.91 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
5S. Vines · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.20 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.20 EPA/play
6Reid Ferguson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
7D. Martin · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
8M. Pollard · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.79 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.90 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

J. Garcia — DET · Passing

J. Garcia posted the highest total EPA (+5.13) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.18 EPA per play.

J. Garcia's top snap (+3.64 EPA): (12:20) 5-J.Garcia pass to 11-R.Williams to GB 16 for 40 yards (31-A.Harris).

Biggest single play (-5.49 EPA): B. Favre — (10:20) 4-B.Favre sacked at GB 21 for -8 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by DET-52-J.Davis at GB 18. 52-J.Davis to GB 18 for no gain (35-S.Gado).

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) · 36 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.15 total EPA
J. Garcia (Detroit Lions) · 28 dropbacks · 46.4% completion · +0.18 EPA/play · +5.13 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Detroit Lions	Green Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.016	+0.006
Offensive success rate	38.0%	40.0%
Pass EPA/play	+0.183	-0.069
Rush EPA/play	-0.353	+0.067
Defensive EPA/play	-0.006	-0.016
Defensive success rate	60.0%	62.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Detroit Lions +0.02, Green Bay Packers +0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Detroit Lions: +0.02 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
Green Bay Packers: +0.01 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)

Detroit Lions: 11 drives, +1.16 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, +0.55 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Detroit Lions — Ryan Williams (J. Garcia pass) (Q1 0:47)
Green Bay Packers — S. Gado (Q2 5:08)

Field goals

Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q1 11:06)
Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q1 7:16)
Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell (Q1 2:32)
Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell (Q4 14:26)
Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell (OT 9:47)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 13–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 1 (Q1 11:06) — (11:06) 4-J.Hanson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 5 (Q1 7:16) — (7:16) 4-J.Hanson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 18 (Q1 2:32) — (2:32) 8-R.Longwell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 4 (Q1 0:47) — (:47) 5-J.Garcia pass to 11-R.Williams for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by GB and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by GB at 00:43.); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 0:43) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 64 (Q2 5:08) — (5:08) 35-S.Gado right end for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 4:56) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 21 (Q4 14:26) — (14:26) 8-R.Longwell 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander..

Overtime: Green Bay Packers won the period 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 9 (OT 9:47) — (9:47) 8-R.Longwell 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Green Bay Packers (Q2 5:08) — (5:08) 35-S.Gado right end for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.3% · EPA +5.45]
Green Bay Packers (OT 14:05) — (14:05) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 33-W.Henderson pushed ob at GB 46 for 8 yards (32-D.Bly). [WPA +16.8% · EPA +1.76]
Detroit Lions (Q4 12:20) — (12:20) 5-J.Garcia pass to 11-R.Williams to GB 16 for 40 yards (31-A.Harris). [WPA +14.9% · EPA +3.64]
Green Bay Packers (OT 12:20) — (12:20) 4-B.Favre pass to 89-R.Ferguson pushed ob at DET 18 for 17 yards (26-K.Kennedy). [WPA +14.3% · EPA +1.61]
Green Bay Packers (Q1 10:20) — (10:20) 4-B.Favre sacked at GB 21 for -8 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by DET-52-J.Davis at GB 18. 52-J.Davis to GB 18 for no gain (35-S.Gado). [WPA -13.8% · EPA -5.49]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Green Bay Packers (Q1 10:20) — (10:20) 4-B.Favre sacked at GB 21 for -8 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by DET-52-J.Davis at GB 18. 52-J.Davis to GB 18 for no gain (35-S.Gado). [WPA -13.8% · EPA -5.49]
Green Bay Packers (Q2 5:08) — (5:08) 35-S.Gado right end for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.3% · EPA +5.45]
Detroit Lions (Q1 2:26) — 8-R.Longwell kicks 59 yards from GB 30 to DET 11. 31-R.McQuarters to GB 16 for 73 yards (36-N.Collins). [WPA +10.8% · EPA +4.44]
Detroit Lions (Q4 12:20) — (12:20) 5-J.Garcia pass to 11-R.Williams to GB 16 for 40 yards (31-A.Harris). [WPA +14.9% · EPA +3.64]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 11:06 · GB 1 · Score 3-0
(11:06) 4-J.Hanson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 7:16 · GB 5 · Score 6-0
(7:16) 4-J.Hanson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 2:32 · DET 18 · Score 6-3
(2:32) 8-R.Longwell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 0:47 · GB 4 · Score 12-3
(:47) 5-J.Garcia pass to 11-R.Williams for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by GB and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by GB at 00:43.)
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 0:43 · GB 2 · Score 13-3
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 5:08 · DET 64 · Score 13-9
(5:08) 35-S.Gado right end for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 4:56 · DET 2 · Score 13-10
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 14:26 · DET 21 · Score 13-13
(14:26) 8-R.Longwell 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — OT 9:47 · DET 9 · Score 13-16
(9:47) 8-R.Longwell 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander.

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.
J. Garcia (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers on 2005-12-11?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 16-13 in Week 14, 2005.

What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?

Q1: Detroit Lions 13, Green Bay Packers 3; Q2: Detroit Lions 0, Green Bay Packers 7; Q4: Detroit Lions 0, Green Bay Packers 3; Q5: Detroit Lions 0, Green Bay Packers 3; Final: Detroit Lions 13, Green Bay Packers 16.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?

Detroit Lions touchdown — R. Williams (J. Garcia pass) (Q1 0:47) Green Bay Packers touchdown — S. Gado (Q2 5:08) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q1 11:06, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q1 7:16, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q1 2:32, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q4 14:26, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (OT 9:47, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?

B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 58.3% completion, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.15 total passing EPA. J. Garcia (Detroit Lions), 46.4% completion, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +5.13 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?

J. Garcia (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.13 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (+3.64 EPA): (12:20) 5-J.Garcia pass to 11-R.Williams to GB 16 for 40 yards (31-A.Harris)..

Was Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Green Bay Packers won 16-13 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Detroit Lions

Entered 4-8 Now 4-9 L

Green Bay Packers

Entered 2-10 Now 3-10 W

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