Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 23–20 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- Green Bay Packers 17–0 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Favre
- Top passer
- B. Favre
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:22) 30-M.Moore right guard to GB 29 for -6 yards (56-N.Barnett). FUMBLES (56-N.Barnett)…
- Game date
- 2005-10-23
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 23–20 on 2005-10-23, overcoming Green Bay Packers's 17–0 halftime lead. B. Favre posted a game-high +18.81 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Green Bay Packers | 17 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
GBGreen Bay Packers(12:18) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-26-A.Winfield, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander.
(4:39) 4-B.Favre pass to 83-A.Chatman for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by MIN and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by MIN at 04:33.)
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander.
(:27) 8-R.Longwell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander.
(10:05) 1-P.Edinger 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
(4:53) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 87-M.Robinson for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
(9:05) 1-P.Edinger 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
(3:17) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 30-M.Moore for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
(:28) 8-R.Longwell 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander.
(:02) 1-P.Edinger 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 12:18TD DDD. DriverPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 22
- Score
- 6-0
(12:18) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-26-A.Winfield, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 12:11XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-0
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 4:39TD ACA. ChatmanPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 4
- Score
- 13-0
(4:39) 4-B.Favre pass to 83-A.Chatman for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by MIN and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by MIN at 04:33.)
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 4:33XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 14-0
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 0:27FG RLR. LongwellPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 35
- Score
- 17-0
(:27) 8-R.Longwell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 10:05FG PEP. EdingerPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 9
- Score
- 17-3
(10:05) 1-P.Edinger 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 4:53TD Micah RobinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 27
- Score
- 17-9
(4:53) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 87-M.Robinson for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 4:48XP PEP. EdingerPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 17-10
1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 9:05FG PEP. EdingerPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 4
- Score
- 17-13
(9:05) 1-P.Edinger 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 3:17TD Malachi MoorePoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 14
- Score
- 17-19
(3:17) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 30-M.Moore for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 3:10XP PEP. EdingerPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 17-20
1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 0:28FG RLR. LongwellPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 21
- Score
- 20-20
(:28) 8-R.Longwell 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 0:02FG PEP. EdingerPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 38
- Score
- 20-23
(:02) 1-P.Edinger 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1B. Favre · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +18.81 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 2D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +13.29 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 3D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +11.69 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
- 4Micah Robinson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.84 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.28 EPA/play
- 5
Reid Ferguson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.59 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.30 EPA/play - 6Malachi Moore · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.17 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 7N. Burleson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.92 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
- 8A. Chatman · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.44 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.69 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 (+18.81) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.46 EPA per play.
B. Favre's top snap (+4.10 EPA): (5:36) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver to MIN 5 for 40 yards (27-F.Smoot).MIN-52-K.Newman was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
Biggest single play (-5.12 EPA): Malachi Moore — (4:22) 30-M.Moore right guard to GB 29 for -6 yards (56-N.Barnett). FUMBLES (56-N.Barnett), RECOVERED by GB-94-K.Gbaja-Biamila at GB 31.
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) · 41 dropbacks · 68.3% completion · +0.46 EPA/play · +18.81 total EPA
- D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) · 40 dropbacks · 57.5% completion · +0.33 EPA/play · +13.29 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.095 | +0.124 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.8% | 48.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.476 | +0.332 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.307 | -0.443 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.124 | -0.095 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.9% | 51.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Green Bay Packers +0.10, Minnesota Vikings +0.12) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: +0.10 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.12 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: 9 drives, +7.99 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 10 drives, +9.51 total EPA, 5 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)
- Green Bay Packers — A. Chatman (B. Favre pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Micah Robinson (D. Culpepper pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Malachi Moore (D. Culpepper pass)
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell
- Minnesota Vikings — P. Edinger
- Minnesota Vikings — P. Edinger
- Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell
- Minnesota Vikings — P. Edinger
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 17–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 22 (Q2 12:18) — (12:18) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-26-A.Winfield, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 12:11) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 4 (Q2 4:39) — (4:39) 4-B.Favre pass to 83-A.Chatman for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by MIN and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by MIN at 04:33.); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 4:33) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 35 (Q2 0:27) — (:27) 8-R.Longwell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 9 (Q3 10:05) — (10:05) 1-P.Edinger 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 27 (Q3 4:53) — (4:53) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 87-M.Robinson for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 4:48) — 1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 13–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 4 (Q4 9:05) — (9:05) 1-P.Edinger 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 14 (Q4 3:17) — (3:17) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 30-M.Moore for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 3:10) — 1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 21 (Q4 0:28) — (:28) 8-R.Longwell 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 38 (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 1-P.Edinger 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 1-P.Edinger 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 1:13) — (1:13) (Shotgun) 40-T.Fisher up the middle to MIN 21 for -1 yards (58-N.Harris).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 3:17) — (3:17) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 30-M.Moore for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 13:26) — (13:26) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 89-R.Ferguson to MIN 36 for 44 yards (21-C.Chavous).GB-89-R.Ferguson was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 2:12) — (2:12) 4-B.Favre pass to 87-D.Martin ran ob at MIN 44 for 21 yards.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 4:22) — (4:22) 30-M.Moore right guard to GB 29 for -6 yards (56-N.Barnett). FUMBLES (56-N.Barnett), RECOVERED by GB-94-K.Gbaja-Biamila at GB 31.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 5:36) — (5:36) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver to MIN 5 for 40 yards (27-F.Smoot).MIN-52-K.Newman was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 13:26) — (13:26) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 89-R.Ferguson to MIN 36 for 44 yards (21-C.Chavous).GB-89-R.Ferguson was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 14:28) — (14:28) 8-R.Longwell 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 12:18 · MIN 22 · Score 6-0
(12:18) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-26-A.Winfield, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 12:11 · MIN 2 · Score 7-0
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 4:39 · MIN 4 · Score 13-0
(4:39) 4-B.Favre pass to 83-A.Chatman for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by MIN and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by MIN at 04:33.) - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 4:33 · MIN 2 · Score 14-0
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 0:27 · MIN 35 · Score 17-0
(:27) 8-R.Longwell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 10:05 · GB 9 · Score 17-3
(10:05) 1-P.Edinger 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 4:53 · GB 27 · Score 17-9
(4:53) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 87-M.Robinson for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 4:48 · GB 2 · Score 17-10
1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 9:05 · GB 4 · Score 17-13
(9:05) 1-P.Edinger 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 3:17 · GB 14 · Score 17-19
(3:17) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 30-M.Moore for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 3:10 · GB 2 · Score 17-20
1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 0:28 · MIN 21 · Score 20-20
(:28) 8-R.Longwell 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 0:02 · GB 38 · Score 20-23
(:02) 1-P.Edinger 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
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.
- 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 2005-10-23?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 23-20 in Week 7, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q2: Green Bay Packers 17, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q3: Green Bay Packers 0, Minnesota Vikings 10; Q4: Green Bay Packers 3, Minnesota Vikings 13; Final: Green Bay Packers 20, Minnesota Vikings 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Driver (B. Favre pass) (Q2 12:18) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Chatman (B. Favre pass) (Q2 4:39) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Robinson (D. Culpepper pass) (Q3 4:53) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Moore (D. Culpepper pass) (Q4 3:17) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 0:27, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — P. Edinger (Q3 10:05, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — P. Edinger (Q4 9:05, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q4 0:28, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — P. Edinger (Q4 0:02, 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), 68.3% completion, +0.46 EPA per dropback, +18.81 total passing EPA. D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 57.5% completion, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +13.29 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 +18.81 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (+4.10 EPA): (5:36) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver to MIN 5 for 40 yards (27-F.Smoot).MIN-52-K.Newman was injured during the play. His return is Probable..
Was Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Minnesota Vikings won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 1-4 Now 2-4 W
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