Quick answer
- Winner
- Green Bay Packers
- Final score
- Green Bay Packers 31–24 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Green Bay Packers 17–14 Detroit Lions at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Favre
- Top passer
- J. Kitna
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:12) 8-J.Kitna pass short right intended for 17-C.Bradford INTERCEPTED by 22-M.Manuel at…
- Game date
- 2006-09-24
Game summary
The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 31–24 on 2006-09-24. B. Favre posted a game-high +18.16 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Green Bay Packers | 14 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
 Detroit Lions | 14 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
GBGreen Bay Packers
(7:16) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 85-G.Jennings for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(3:58) 8-J.Kitna pass short right to 24-S.Bryson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(2:12) 8-J.Kitna pass short right intended for 17-C.Bradford INTERCEPTED by 22-M.Manuel at DET 29. 22-M.Manuel for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(:03) 8-J.Kitna pass deep right to 11-R.Williams for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(7:54) 16-D.Rayner 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(6:52) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 80-D.Driver for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(3:28) 34-K.Jones right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(12:25) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 30-A.Green for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(5:28) 4-J.Hanson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
DETDetroit LionsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 7:16TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 75
- Score
- 6-0
(7:16) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 85-G.Jennings for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 7:03XP DRDaveren RaynerPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 7-0
16-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 3:58TD SBS. BrysonPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 37
- Score
- 7-6
(3:58) 8-J.Kitna pass short right to 24-S.Bryson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 3:51XP Points+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 7-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 2:12TD MMM. ManuelPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 78
- Score
- 13-7
(2:12) 8-J.Kitna pass short right intended for 17-C.Bradford INTERCEPTED by 22-M.Manuel at DET 29. 22-M.Manuel for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 2:05XP DRDaveren RaynerPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 14-7
16-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 0:03TD Ryan WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 42
- Score
- 14-13
(:03) 8-J.Kitna pass deep right to 11-R.Williams for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 0:00XP Points+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 14-14
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 7:54FG DRDaveren RaynerPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 6
- Score
- 17-14
(7:54) 16-D.Rayner 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 6:52TD DDD. DriverPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 5
- Score
- 23-14
(6:52) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 80-D.Driver for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 6:44XP DRDaveren RaynerPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 24-14
16-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 3:28TD Keandre JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 5
- Score
- 24-20
(3:28) 34-K.Jones right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 3:24XP Points+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 24-21
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 12:25TD Art GreenPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 10
- Score
- 30-21
(12:25) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 30-A.Green for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 12:19XP DRDaveren RaynerPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 31-21
16-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 5:28FG Points+3
- Yard line
- GB 22
- Score
- 31-24
(5:28) 4-J.Hanson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1B. Favre · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +18.16 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 2Ryan Williams · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +10.30 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
- 3Gary Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +10.14 total EPA · 3 snaps · +3.38 EPA/play
- 4Art Green · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.92 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 5S. Bryson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.84 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.42 EPA/play
- 6B. Franks · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.01 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
- 7
De'Vondre Campbell Sr. · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.19 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play - 8Keandre Jones · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.07 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.61 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 (+18.16) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.50 EPA per play.
B. Favre's top snap (+7.27 EPA): (7:16) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 85-G.Jennings for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-8.13 EPA): J. Kitna — (2:12) 8-J.Kitna pass short right intended for 17-C.Bradford INTERCEPTED by 22-M.Manuel at DET 29. 22-M.Manuel for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J. Kitna led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Kitna (Detroit Lions) · 47 dropbacks · 53.2% completion · +0.9% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.41 total EPA
- B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 36 dropbacks · 69.4% completion · +6.0% CPOE · +0.50 EPA/play · +18.16 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.101 | -0.037 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.4% | 47.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.504 | +0.009 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.375 | -0.026 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.037 | -0.101 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.3% | 55.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: +0.10 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: -0.04 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 13 drives, -3.22 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, +8.15 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Green Bay Packers — Gary Jennings (B. Favre pass)
- Detroit Lions — S. Bryson (J. Kitna pass)
- Green Bay Packers — M. Manuel
- Detroit Lions — Ryan Williams (J. Kitna pass)
- Green Bay Packers — D. Driver (B. Favre pass)
- Detroit Lions — Keandre Jones
- Green Bay Packers — Art Green (B. Favre pass)
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — Daveren Rayner
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 75 (Q1 7:16) — (7:16) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 85-G.Jennings for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 7:03) — 16-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 37 (Q1 3:58) — (3:58) 8-J.Kitna pass short right to 24-S.Bryson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 3:51) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 78 (Q1 2:12) — (2:12) 8-J.Kitna pass short right intended for 17-C.Bradford INTERCEPTED by 22-M.Manuel at DET 29. 22-M.Manuel for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 2:05) — 16-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 42 (Q1 0:03) — (:03) 8-J.Kitna pass deep right to 11-R.Williams for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 0:00) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 6 (Q2 7:54) — (7:54) 16-D.Rayner 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 5 (Q3 6:52) — (6:52) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 80-D.Driver for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 6:44) — 16-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 5 (Q3 3:28) — (3:28) 34-K.Jones right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 3:24) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–3. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 10 (Q4 12:25) — (12:25) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 30-A.Green for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 12:19) — 16-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 22 (Q4 5:28) — (5:28) 4-J.Hanson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 2:12) — (2:12) 8-J.Kitna pass short right intended for 17-C.Bradford INTERCEPTED by 22-M.Manuel at DET 29. 22-M.Manuel for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 7:16) — (7:16) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 85-G.Jennings for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 0:03) — (:03) 8-J.Kitna pass deep right to 11-R.Williams for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 3:58) — (3:58) 8-J.Kitna pass short right to 24-S.Bryson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 10:00) — (10:00) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 30-A.Green ran ob at GB 45 for 13 yards. PENALTY on DET-98-K.Edwards, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced at GB 45.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 2:12) — (2:12) 8-J.Kitna pass short right intended for 17-C.Bradford INTERCEPTED by 22-M.Manuel at DET 29. 22-M.Manuel for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 7:16) — (7:16) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 85-G.Jennings for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 3:58) — (3:58) 8-J.Kitna pass short right to 24-S.Bryson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 0:03) — (:03) 8-J.Kitna pass deep right to 11-R.Williams for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 7:16 · DET 75 · Score 6-0
(7:16) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 85-G.Jennings for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 7:03 · DET 2 · Score 7-0
16-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 3:58 · GB 37 · Score 7-6
(3:58) 8-J.Kitna pass short right to 24-S.Bryson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 3:51 · GB 2 · Score 7-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 2:12 · GB 78 · Score 13-7
(2:12) 8-J.Kitna pass short right intended for 17-C.Bradford INTERCEPTED by 22-M.Manuel at DET 29. 22-M.Manuel for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 2:05 · DET 2 · Score 14-7
16-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 0:03 · GB 42 · Score 14-13
(:03) 8-J.Kitna pass deep right to 11-R.Williams for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 0:00 · GB 2 · Score 14-14
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 7:54 · DET 6 · Score 17-14
(7:54) 16-D.Rayner 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 6:52 · DET 5 · Score 23-14
(6:52) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 80-D.Driver for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 6:44 · DET 2 · Score 24-14
16-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 3:28 · GB 5 · Score 24-20
(3:28) 34-K.Jones right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 3:24 · GB 2 · Score 24-21
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 12:25 · DET 10 · Score 30-21
(12:25) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 30-A.Green for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 12:19 · DET 2 · Score 31-21
16-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 5:28 · GB 22 · Score 31-24
(5:28) 4-J.Hanson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
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.
- B. Favre (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions on 2006-09-24?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 31-24 in Week 3, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 14, Detroit Lions 14; Q2: Green Bay Packers 3, Detroit Lions 0; Q3: Green Bay Packers 7, Detroit Lions 7; Q4: Green Bay Packers 7, Detroit Lions 3; Final: Green Bay Packers 31, Detroit Lions 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — G. Jennings (B. Favre pass) (Q1 7:16) Detroit Lions touchdown — S. Bryson (J. Kitna pass) (Q1 3:58) Green Bay Packers touchdown — M. Manuel (Q1 2:12) Detroit Lions touchdown — R. Williams (J. Kitna pass) (Q1 0:03) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Driver (B. Favre pass) (Q3 6:52) Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Jones (Q3 3:28) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Green (B. Favre pass) (Q4 12:25) Green Bay Packers field goal — D. Rayner (Q2 7:54, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q4 5:28, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
J. Kitna (Detroit Lions), 53.2% completion, +0.9% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.41 total passing EPA. B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 69.4% completion, +6.0% CPOE, +0.50 EPA per dropback, +18.16 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.16 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+7.27 EPA): (7:16) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 85-G.Jennings for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Green Bay Packers won 31-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W
Detroit Lions
Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L
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