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NFL · Week 4 · September 30, 2007 · 12 min read

Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings: 2007 Week 4 Recap

Packers defeat Vikings 23–16 in Week 4

B.Favre led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 23–16 Week 4 finish.

Green Bay Packers 23 4–0 Winner
Final 23–16
Minnesota Vikings 16 1–3
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
23–16
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 10–6 Minnesota Vikings
Top passer
K. Holcomb
FantasyHQ MVP
B.Favre
Game date
September 30, 2007

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • B.Favre 32/48 · 341 YDS · 2 TD +9.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Justin Jones
    Justin Jones 4 REC · 49 YDS · 1 TD +6.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Gary Jennings
    Gary Jennings 3 REC · 43 YDS · 1 TD +5.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • S.Rice 6 REC · 75 YDS · 1 TD +6.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Barrington Wade
    Barrington Wade 5 REC · 83 YDS +5.5 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Peterson 12 CAR · 112 YDS +4.9 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 23–16 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 10–6 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
B. Favre
Top passer
K. Holcomb
Biggest EPA play
(7:11) 13-K.Holcomb pass short left to 83-J.Dugan to GB 34 for 14 yards (20-A.Bigby). FUMB…
Game date
2007-09-30

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Minnesota Vikings 23–16 on 2007-09-30. B. Favre posted a game-high +9.11 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Green Bay Packers73310023
Minnesota Vikings0637016

Scoring Map

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

GBGreen Bay Packers
MINMinnesota Vikings

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 5:01TD
    Gary Jennings

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 16
    Score
    6-0

    (5:01) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 4:56XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    7-0

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

  3. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 5:24FG
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 26
    Score
    7-3

    (5:24) 8-R.Longwell 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

  4. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 2:00FG
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 17
    Score
    7-6

    (2:00) 8-R.Longwell 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

  5. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 0:05FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 10
    Score
    10-6

    (:05) 2-M.Crosby 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  6. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 6:09FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 26
    Score
    13-6

    (6:09) 2-M.Crosby 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  7. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 3:22FG
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 30
    Score
    13-9

    (3:22) 8-R.Longwell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

  8. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 12:47FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 16
    Score
    16-9

    (12:47) 2-M.Crosby 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  9. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 5:52TD
    Justin Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 33
    Score
    22-9

    (5:52) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 5:46XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    23-9

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

  11. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 2:00TD
    SRS. Rice

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    23-15

    (2:00) (Shotgun) 13-K.Holcomb pass short right to 18-S.Rice for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 1:55XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    23-16

    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1B. Favre · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +9.11 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
  2. 2S. Rice · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.44 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
  3. 3Justin JonesJustin Jones · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.07 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
  4. 4Barrington WadeBarrington Wade · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.51 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
  5. 5Gary JenningsGary Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.45 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.82 EPA/play
  6. 6R. Martin · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.14 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.57 EPA/play
  7. 7A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +4.89 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  8. 8T. Williamson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.17 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.09 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 (+9.11) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 48 counted snaps, they averaged +0.19 EPA per play.

B. Favre's top snap (+4.43 EPA): (5:52) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.67 EPA): K. Holcomb — (7:11) 13-K.Holcomb pass short left to 83-J.Dugan to GB 34 for 14 yards (20-A.Bigby). FUMBLES (20-A.Bigby), RECOVERED by GB-97-J.Jolly at GB 35. 97-J.Jolly to MIN 46 for 19 yards (78-M.Birk).

Quarterback report card

K. Holcomb led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • K. Holcomb (Minnesota Vikings) · 48 dropbacks · 43.8% completion · -6.4% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -7.76 total EPA
  • B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 48 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +4.6% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +9.11 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatGreen Bay PackersMinnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play+0.074-0.042
Offensive success rate43.5%42.7%
Pass EPA/play+0.190-0.162
Rush EPA/play-0.333+0.221
Defensive EPA/play+0.042-0.074
Defensive success rate57.3%56.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Green Bay Packers: +0.07 EPA/play (72nd percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Minnesota Vikings: -0.04 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, +6.27 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Minnesota Vikings: 12 drives, -3.75 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Gary JenningsGreen Bay Packers — Gary Jennings (B. Favre pass) (Q1 5:01)
  • Justin JonesGreen Bay Packers — Justin Jones (B. Favre pass) (Q4 5:52)
  • Minnesota Vikings — S. Rice (K. Holcomb pass) (Q4 2:00)

Field goals

  • Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell (Q2 5:24)
  • Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell (Q2 2:00)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q2 0:05)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q3 6:09)
  • Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell (Q3 3:22)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q4 12:47)
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 16 (Q1 5:01) — (5:01) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 4:56) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 6–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 26 (Q2 5:24) — (5:24) 8-R.Longwell 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 17 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 8-R.Longwell 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 10 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 2-M.Crosby 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 26 (Q3 6:09) — (6:09) 2-M.Crosby 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 30 (Q3 3:22) — (3:22) 8-R.Longwell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–7. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 16 (Q4 12:47) — (12:47) 2-M.Crosby 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 33 (Q4 5:52) — (5:52) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 5:46) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 15 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 13-K.Holcomb pass short right to 18-S.Rice for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 1:55) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 7:11) — (7:11) 13-K.Holcomb pass short left to 83-J.Dugan to GB 34 for 14 yards (20-A.Bigby). FUMBLES (20-A.Bigby), RECOVERED by GB-97-J.Jolly at GB 35. 97-J.Jolly to MIN 46 for 19 yards (78-M.Birk). [WPA -13.4% · EPA -5.67]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 1:11) — (1:11) 13-K.Holcomb pass short left intended for 19-B.Wade INTERCEPTED by 20-A.Bigby at GB 23. 20-A.Bigby to GB 24 for 1 yard (82-T.Williamson). Play Challenged by Replay Assistant and Upheld. [WPA -13.2% · EPA -2.81]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 4:18) — (4:18) 13-K.Holcomb pass deep right to 19-B.Wade pushed ob at GB 18 for 40 yards (21-C.Woodson). [WPA +11.0% · EPA +2.62]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 1:50) — (1:50) 4-B.Favre FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIN 43, RECOVERED by MIN-52-C.Greenway at MIN 46. [WPA -10.2% · EPA -4.01]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q3 4:53) — (4:53) 29-C.Taylor up the middle to GB 25 for 37 yards (24-J.Bush). [WPA +10.1% · EPA +2.74]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 7:11) — (7:11) 13-K.Holcomb pass short left to 83-J.Dugan to GB 34 for 14 yards (20-A.Bigby). FUMBLES (20-A.Bigby), RECOVERED by GB-97-J.Jolly at GB 35. 97-J.Jolly to MIN 46 for 19 yards (78-M.Birk). [WPA -13.4% · EPA -5.67]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 5:52) — (5:52) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.6% · EPA +4.43]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 1:50) — (1:50) 4-B.Favre FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIN 43, RECOVERED by MIN-52-C.Greenway at MIN 46. [WPA -10.2% · EPA -4.01]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 7:47) — (7:47) 4-B.Favre pass deep middle to 86-D.Lee to MIN 8 for 27 yards (24-D.Smith). FUMBLES (24-D.Smith), RECOVERED by MIN-23-C.Griffin at MIN 8. 23-C.Griffin to MIN 8 for no gain (88-B.Franks). [WPA -7.5% · EPA -3.62]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 5:01 · MIN 16 · Score 6-0
    (5:01) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 4:56 · MIN 2 · Score 7-0
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  3. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 5:24 · GB 26 · Score 7-3
    (5:24) 8-R.Longwell 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  4. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 2:00 · GB 17 · Score 7-6
    (2:00) 8-R.Longwell 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  5. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · MIN 10 · Score 10-6
    (:05) 2-M.Crosby 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  6. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 6:09 · MIN 26 · Score 13-6
    (6:09) 2-M.Crosby 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  7. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 3:22 · GB 30 · Score 13-9
    (3:22) 8-R.Longwell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  8. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 12:47 · MIN 16 · Score 16-9
    (12:47) 2-M.Crosby 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  9. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 5:52 · MIN 33 · Score 22-9
    (5:52) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 5:46 · MIN 2 · Score 23-9
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  11. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · GB 15 · Score 23-15
    (2:00) (Shotgun) 13-K.Holcomb pass short right to 18-S.Rice for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 1:55 · GB 2 · Score 23-16
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

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.
  • K. Holcomb (MIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings on 2007-09-30?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Minnesota Vikings 23-16 in Week 4, 2007.

What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?

Q1: Green Bay Packers 7, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q2: Green Bay Packers 3, Minnesota Vikings 6; Q3: Green Bay Packers 3, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q4: Green Bay Packers 10, Minnesota Vikings 7; Final: Green Bay Packers 23, Minnesota Vikings 16.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?

Green Bay Packers touchdown — G. Jennings (B. Favre pass) (Q1 5:01) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Jones (B. Favre pass) (Q4 5:52) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — S. Rice (K. Holcomb pass) (Q4 2:00) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 5:24, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 2:00, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 6:09, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q3 3:22, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 12:47, 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?

K. Holcomb (Minnesota Vikings), 43.8% completion, -6.4% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -7.76 total passing EPA. B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 66.7% completion, +4.6% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +9.11 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 +9.11 total EPA on Passing plays. across 48 snaps. Their top snap (+4.43 EPA): (5:52) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Green Bay Packers won 23-16 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Green Bay Packers

Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L

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