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NFL · Week 17 · December 30, 2007 · 12 min read

Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers: 2007 Week 17 Recap

Packers defeat Lions 34–13 in Week 17

B.Favre led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 13–34 Week 17 finish.

Detroit Lions 13 7–9
Final 13–34
Green Bay Packers 34 13–3 Winner
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
13–34
Halftime
Detroit Lions 10–21 Green Bay Packers
Top passer
J. Kitna
FantasyHQ MVP
B.Favre
Game date
December 30, 2007

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • Cornelius Johnson
    Cornelius Johnson 4 REC · 54 YDS +6.6 Fantasy Impact
  • S.McDonald 5 REC · 69 YDS · 1 TD +5.8 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Furrey 6 REC · 47 YDS +3.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • B.Favre 9/12 · 99 YDS · 2 TD +9.7 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Martin 1 REC · 32 YDS · 1 TD +5.2 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Franks 3 REC · 34 YDS · 1 TD +4.5 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 34–13 Detroit Lions
Halftime
Detroit Lions 10–21 Green Bay Packers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
B. Favre
Top passer
J. Kitna
Biggest EPA play
(9:36) 8-J.Kitna pass short right intended for 84-S.McDonald INTERCEPTED by 38-T.Williams …
Game date
2007-12-30

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 34–13 on 2007-12-30. B. Favre posted a game-high +9.71 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Detroit Lions3730013
Green Bay Packers147103034

Scoring Map

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

DETDetroit Lions
GBGreen Bay Packers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 12:11FG
    Jake Hanson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 17
    Score
    3-0

    (12:11) 4-J.Hanson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  2. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 10:04TD
    Richie Grant

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 27
    Score
    3-6

    (10:04) 25-R.Grant right end for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 9:57XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    3-7

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  4. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 2:29TD
    Keilan Robinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 5
    Score
    3-13

    (2:29) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 81-K.Robinson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 2:25XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    3-14

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  6. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 14:19TD
    BFB. Franks

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 4
    Score
    3-20

    (14:19) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 88-B.Franks for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 14:12XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    3-21

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  8. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 2:00TD
    SMS. McDonald

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 30
    Score
    9-21

    (2:00) 8-J.Kitna pass deep left to 84-S.McDonald for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 1:52XP
    Jake Hanson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    10-21

    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  10. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 12:33FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 15
    Score
    10-24

    (12:33) 2-M.Crosby 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  11. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 7:04FG
    Jake Hanson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 19
    Score
    13-24

    (7:04) 4-J.Hanson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  12. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 2:55TD
    RMR. Martin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 32
    Score
    13-30

    (2:55) (Shotgun) 16-C.Nall pass deep left to 82-R.Martin for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 2:48XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    13-31

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  14. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 10:07FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 17
    Score
    13-34

    (10:07) 2-M.Crosby 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1B. Favre · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +9.71 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
  2. 2Cornelius JohnsonCornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.61 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play
  3. 3S. McDonald · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.83 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
  4. 4R. Martin · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.19 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.19 EPA/play
  5. 5B. Franks · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.47 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
  6. 6Richie GrantRichie Grant · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +4.29 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
  7. 7M. Furrey · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.81 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
  8. 8T. Duckett · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.64 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.32 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 (+9.71) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.81 EPA per play.

B. Favre's top snap (+2.50 EPA): (14:19) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 88-B.Franks for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.80 EPA): J. Kitna — (9:36) 8-J.Kitna pass short right intended for 84-S.McDonald INTERCEPTED by 38-T.Williams (77-C.Jenkins) at GB 15. 38-T.Williams pushed ob at GB 37 for 22 yards (8-J.Kitna).

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) · 50 dropbacks · 44.0% completion · -11.3% CPOE · -0.25 EPA/play · -12.57 total EPA
  • C. Nall (Green Bay Packers) · 16 dropbacks · 43.8% completion · -12.7% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.22 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDetroit LionsGreen Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play-0.060+0.171
Offensive success rate40.0%46.3%
Pass EPA/play-0.251+0.339
Rush EPA/play-0.039-0.048
Defensive EPA/play-0.171+0.060
Defensive success rate53.7%60.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs -0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Detroit Lions: -0.06 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: +0.17 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: 12 drives, -5.09 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Green Bay Packers: 13 drives, +14.05 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Richie GrantGreen Bay Packers — Richie Grant (Q1 10:04)
  • Keilan RobinsonGreen Bay Packers — Keilan Robinson (B. Favre pass) (Q1 2:29)
  • Green Bay Packers — B. Franks (B. Favre pass) (Q2 14:19)
  • Detroit Lions — S. McDonald (J. Kitna pass) (Q2 2:00)
  • Green Bay Packers — R. Martin (C. Nall pass) (Q3 2:55)

Field goals

  • Jake HansonDetroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q1 12:11)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q3 12:33)
  • Jake HansonDetroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q3 7:04)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q4 10:07)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 17 (Q1 12:11) — (12:11) 4-J.Hanson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 27 (Q1 10:04) — (10:04) 25-R.Grant right end for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 9:57) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 5 (Q1 2:29) — (2:29) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 81-K.Robinson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 2:25) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 4 (Q2 14:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 88-B.Franks for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 14:12) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 30 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 8-J.Kitna pass deep left to 84-S.McDonald for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 1:52) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 15 (Q3 12:33) — (12:33) 2-M.Crosby 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 19 (Q3 7:04) — (7:04) 4-J.Hanson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 32 (Q3 2:55) — (2:55) (Shotgun) 16-C.Nall pass deep left to 82-R.Martin for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 2:48) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 17 (Q4 10:07) — (10:07) 2-M.Crosby 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Detroit Lions (Q1 15:00) — 2-M.Crosby kicks 67 yards from GB 30 to DET 3. 36-A.Cason to GB 43 for 54 yards (2-M.Crosby). PENALTY on GB-2-M.Crosby, Tripping, 10 yards, enforced at GB 43. [WPA +10.8% · EPA +3.43]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 2:55) — (2:55) (Shotgun) 16-C.Nall pass deep left to 82-R.Martin for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.7% · EPA +5.19]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 10:04) — (10:04) 25-R.Grant right end for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.4% · EPA +2.94]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 7:14) — (7:14) 25-R.Grant up the middle to GB 26 for 18 yards (23-K.Smith). [WPA +6.1% · EPA +2.31]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 4:55) — (4:55) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 34-V.Morency to DET 37 for 12 yards (50-E.Sims). [WPA +6.0% · EPA +1.95]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Detroit Lions (Q2 9:36) — (9:36) 8-J.Kitna pass short right intended for 84-S.McDonald INTERCEPTED by 38-T.Williams (77-C.Jenkins) at GB 15. 38-T.Williams pushed ob at GB 37 for 22 yards (8-J.Kitna). [WPA -5.7% · EPA -5.80]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 10:23) — (10:23) 16-C.Nall FUMBLES (Aborted) at GB 40, RECOVERED by DET-78-C.Redding at GB 39. [WPA -5.9% · EPA -5.25]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 2:55) — (2:55) (Shotgun) 16-C.Nall pass deep left to 82-R.Martin for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.7% · EPA +5.19]
  • Detroit Lions (Q1 2:20) — (2:20) 8-J.Kitna pass short middle intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 20-A.Bigby at DET 42. 20-A.Bigby to DET 41 for 1 yard (81-C.Johnson). [WPA -5.3% · EPA -3.86]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 12:11 · GB 17 · Score 3-0
    (12:11) 4-J.Hanson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  2. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 10:04 · DET 27 · Score 3-6
    (10:04) 25-R.Grant right end for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 9:57 · DET 2 · Score 3-7
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  4. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 2:29 · DET 5 · Score 3-13
    (2:29) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 81-K.Robinson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 2:25 · DET 2 · Score 3-14
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  6. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 14:19 · DET 4 · Score 3-20
    (14:19) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 88-B.Franks for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 14:12 · DET 2 · Score 3-21
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  8. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · GB 30 · Score 9-21
    (2:00) 8-J.Kitna pass deep left to 84-S.McDonald for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 1:52 · GB 2 · Score 10-21
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  10. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 12:33 · DET 15 · Score 10-24
    (12:33) 2-M.Crosby 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  11. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 7:04 · GB 19 · Score 13-24
    (7:04) 4-J.Hanson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  12. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 2:55 · DET 32 · Score 13-30
    (2:55) (Shotgun) 16-C.Nall pass deep left to 82-R.Martin for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 2:48 · DET 2 · Score 13-31
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  14. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 10:07 · DET 17 · Score 13-34
    (10:07) 2-M.Crosby 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

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.
  • B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • J. Kitna (DET) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • C. Nall (GB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers on 2007-12-30?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 34-13 in Week 17, 2007.

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

Q1: Detroit Lions 3, Green Bay Packers 14; Q2: Detroit Lions 7, Green Bay Packers 7; Q3: Detroit Lions 3, Green Bay Packers 10; Q4: Detroit Lions 0, Green Bay Packers 3; Final: Detroit Lions 13, Green Bay Packers 34.

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

Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Grant (Q1 10:04) Green Bay Packers touchdown — K. Robinson (B. Favre pass) (Q1 2:29) Green Bay Packers touchdown — B. Franks (B. Favre pass) (Q2 14:19) Detroit Lions touchdown — S. McDonald (J. Kitna pass) (Q2 2:00) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Martin (C. Nall pass) (Q3 2:55) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q1 12:11, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 12:33, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q3 7:04, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 10:07, 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?

J. Kitna (Detroit Lions), 44.0% completion, -11.3% CPOE, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -12.57 total passing EPA. C. Nall (Green Bay Packers), 43.8% completion, -12.7% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.22 total passing EPA.

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

B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.71 total EPA on Passing plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+2.50 EPA): (14:19) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 88-B.Franks for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Detroit Lions

Entered 7-8 Now 7-9 L

Green Bay Packers

Entered 12-3 Now 13-3 W

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