Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 28–27 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- Green Bay Packers 10–14 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Calvin Taylor Jr.
- Top passer
- Aaron Rodgers
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:35) 12-G.Frerotte pass short middle intended for 81-V.Shiancoe INTERCEPTED by 36-N.Coll…
- Game date
- 2008-11-09
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 28–27 on 2008-11-09. Calvin Taylor Jr. posted a game-high +7.88 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Green Bay Packers | 7 | 3 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 27 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
GBGreen Bay Packers(9:05) 12-G.Frerotte pass short right to 18-S.Rice for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(4:05) 25-R.Grant left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
(13:01) 8-R.Longwell 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(12:29) 12-A.Rodgers to GB 2 for -8 yards (93-K.Williams). FUMBLES (93-K.Williams), and recovers at GB -2. 12-A.Rodgers pass incomplete short right to 84-T.Humphrey. PENALTY on GB-12-A.Rodgers, Intentional Grounding, 10 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY.
(:49) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked in End Zone for -9 yards, SAFETY (69-J.Allen).
(:03) 2-M.Crosby 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
(10:43) 12-G.Frerotte pass short left to 29-C.Taylor for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(5:35) 12-G.Frerotte pass short middle intended for 81-V.Shiancoe INTERCEPTED by 36-N.Collins at GB 41. 36-N.Collins for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
(3:28) 5-C.Kluwe punts 43 yards to GB 35, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 27-W.Blackmon for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
(6:00) 2-M.Crosby 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
(2:30) 28-A.Peterson right tackle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Green Bay challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 02:22.)
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 9:05TD SRS. RicePoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 3
- Score
- 0-6
(9:05) 12-G.Frerotte pass short right to 18-S.Rice for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 9:01XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 0-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 4:05TD Richie GrantPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 6-7
(4:05) 25-R.Grant left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 4:01XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 13:01FG RLR. LongwellPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 36
- Score
- 7-10
(13:01) 8-R.Longwell 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 12:29Safety Aaron RodgersPoints+2
- Yard line
- MIN 90
- Score
- 7-12
(12:29) 12-A.Rodgers to GB 2 for -8 yards (93-K.Williams). FUMBLES (93-K.Williams), and recovers at GB -2. 12-A.Rodgers pass incomplete short right to 84-T.Humphrey. PENALTY on GB-12-A.Rodgers, Intentional Grounding, 10 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:49Safety Aaron RodgersPoints+2
- Yard line
- MIN 91
- Score
- 7-14
(:49) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked in End Zone for -9 yards, SAFETY (69-J.Allen).
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 0:03FG Maxx CrosbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 29
- Score
- 10-14
(:03) 2-M.Crosby 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 10:43TD Calvin Taylor Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- GB 47
- Score
- 10-20
(10:43) 12-G.Frerotte pass short left to 29-C.Taylor for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 10:31XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 10-21
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 5:35TD Nico CollinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 55
- Score
- 16-21
(5:35) 12-G.Frerotte pass short middle intended for 81-V.Shiancoe INTERCEPTED by 36-N.Collins at GB 41. 36-N.Collins for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 5:21XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 17-21
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 3:28TD WBW. BlackmonPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 78
- Score
- 23-21
(3:28) 5-C.Kluwe punts 43 yards to GB 35, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 27-W.Blackmon for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 3:09XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 24-21
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 6:00FG Maxx CrosbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 22
- Score
- 27-21
(6:00) 2-M.Crosby 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 2:30TD APA. PetersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 29
- Score
- 27-27
(2:30) 28-A.Peterson right tackle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Green Bay challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 02:22.)
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 2:22XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 27-28
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).
- 1Calvin Taylor Jr. · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.88 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.97 EPA/play
- 2Jack Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.69 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
- 3A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 4Gary Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 5A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +2.34 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 6S. Rice · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.20 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.20 EPA/play
- 7Barrington Wade · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 8D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.00 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.40 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
Calvin Taylor Jr. — MIN · Receiving
Calvin Taylor Jr. posted the highest total EPA (+7.88) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.97 EPA per play.
Calvin Taylor Jr.'s top snap (+4.93 EPA): (10:43) 12-G.Frerotte pass short left to 29-C.Taylor for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-9.63 EPA): G. Frerotte — (5:35) 12-G.Frerotte pass short middle intended for 81-V.Shiancoe INTERCEPTED by 36-N.Collins at GB 41. 36-N.Collins for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Aaron Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 32 dropbacks · 46.9% completion · -6.5% CPOE · -0.30 EPA/play · -9.62 total EPA
- G. Frerotte (Minnesota Vikings) · 32 dropbacks · 46.9% completion · -17.5% CPOE · -0.44 EPA/play · -14.17 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.226 | -0.216 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.3% | 39.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.301 | -0.443 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.114 | -0.038 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.216 | +0.226 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.6% | 62.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Green Bay Packers -0.23, Minnesota Vikings -0.22) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: -0.23 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.22 EPA/play (10th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: 15 drives, -16.93 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 15 drives, -20.32 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — S. Rice (G. Frerotte pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Richie Grant
- Minnesota Vikings — Calvin Taylor Jr. (G. Frerotte pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Nico Collins
- Green Bay Packers — W. Blackmon
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
- Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
- Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q1 9:05) — (9:05) 12-G.Frerotte pass short right to 18-S.Rice for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 9:01) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q1 4:05) — (4:05) 25-R.Grant left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 4:01) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 36 (Q2 13:01) — (13:01) 8-R.Longwell 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings registered a safety from the MIN 90 (Q2 12:29); Minnesota Vikings registered a safety from the MIN 91 (Q2 0:49) — (:49) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked in End Zone for -9 yards, SAFETY (69-J.Allen).; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 29 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 2-M.Crosby 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 47 (Q3 10:43) — (10:43) 12-G.Frerotte pass short left to 29-C.Taylor for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 10:31) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 55 (Q3 5:35); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 5:21) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 78 (Q3 3:28) — (3:28) 5-C.Kluwe punts 43 yards to GB 35, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 27-W.Blackmon for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 3:09) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 22 (Q4 6:00) — (6:00) 2-M.Crosby 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 29 (Q4 2:30); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 2:22) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:31) — (:31) 2-M.Crosby 52 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 3:28) — (3:28) 5-C.Kluwe punts 43 yards to GB 35, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 27-W.Blackmon for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 2:30) — (2:30) 28-A.Peterson right tackle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Green Bay challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 02:22.)
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 5:35) — (5:35) 12-G.Frerotte pass short middle intended for 81-V.Shiancoe INTERCEPTED by 36-N.Collins at GB 41. 36-N.Collins for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 8:58) — (8:58) 28-A.Peterson to MIN 41 for no gain (55-D.Bishop). FUMBLES (55-D.Bishop), recovered by MIN-38-N.Tahi at MIN 41. 38-N.Tahi to MIN 41 for no gain (Team).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 5:35) — (5:35) 12-G.Frerotte pass short middle intended for 81-V.Shiancoe INTERCEPTED by 36-N.Collins at GB 41. 36-N.Collins for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 3:28) — (3:28) 5-C.Kluwe punts 43 yards to GB 35, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 27-W.Blackmon for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 7:24) — (7:24) 12-G.Frerotte pass short middle intended for 19-B.Wade INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at GB 43. 21-C.Woodson to MIN 48 for 9 yards (28-A.Peterson).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 10:43) — (10:43) 12-G.Frerotte pass short left to 29-C.Taylor for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 9:05 · GB 3 · Score 0-6
(9:05) 12-G.Frerotte pass short right to 18-S.Rice for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 9:01 · GB 2 · Score 0-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 4:05 · MIN 1 · Score 6-7
(4:05) 25-R.Grant left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 4:01 · MIN 2 · Score 7-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 13:01 · GB 36 · Score 7-10
(13:01) 8-R.Longwell 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings Safety (+2) — Q2 12:29 · MIN 90 · Score 7-12
(12:29) 12-A.Rodgers to GB 2 for -8 yards (93-K.Williams). FUMBLES (93-K.Williams), and recovers at GB -2. 12-A.Rodgers pass incomplete short right to 84-T.Humphrey. PENALTY on GB-12-A.Rodgers, Intent - Minnesota Vikings Safety (+2) — Q2 0:49 · MIN 91 · Score 7-14
(:49) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked in End Zone for -9 yards, SAFETY (69-J.Allen). - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · MIN 29 · Score 10-14
(:03) 2-M.Crosby 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 10:43 · GB 47 · Score 10-20
(10:43) 12-G.Frerotte pass short left to 29-C.Taylor for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 10:31 · GB 2 · Score 10-21
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 5:35 · GB 55 · Score 16-21
(5:35) 12-G.Frerotte pass short middle intended for 81-V.Shiancoe INTERCEPTED by 36-N.Collins at GB 41. 36-N.Collins for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 5:21 · MIN 2 · Score 17-21
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 3:28 · GB 78 · Score 23-21
(3:28) 5-C.Kluwe punts 43 yards to GB 35, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 27-W.Blackmon for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 3:09 · MIN 2 · Score 24-21
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 6:00 · MIN 22 · Score 27-21
(6:00) 2-M.Crosby 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 2:30 · GB 29 · Score 27-27
(2:30) 28-A.Peterson right tackle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Green Bay challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 02:22.) - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 2:22 · GB 2 · Score 27-28
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.
- Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Calvin Taylor Jr. (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings on 2008-11-09?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 28-27 in Week 10, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 7, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: Green Bay Packers 3, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q3: Green Bay Packers 14, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q4: Green Bay Packers 3, Minnesota Vikings 7; Final: Green Bay Packers 27, Minnesota Vikings 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — S. Rice (G. Frerotte pass) (Q1 9:05) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Grant (Q1 4:05) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Taylor (G. Frerotte pass) (Q3 10:43) Green Bay Packers touchdown — N. Collins (Q3 5:35) Green Bay Packers touchdown — W. Blackmon (Q3 3:28) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q4 2:30) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 13:01, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 6:00, 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?
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 46.9% completion, -6.5% CPOE, -0.30 EPA per dropback, -9.62 total passing EPA. G. Frerotte (Minnesota Vikings), 46.9% completion, -17.5% CPOE, -0.44 EPA per dropback, -14.17 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Calvin Taylor Jr. (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.88 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+4.93 EPA): (10:43) 12-G.Frerotte pass short left to 29-C.Taylor for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Minnesota Vikings won 28-27 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 4-4 Now 4-5 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 4-4 Now 5-4 W
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