Quick answer
- Winner
- Green Bay Packers
- Final score
- Green Bay Packers 31–21 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 7–14 Green Bay Packers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Cornelius Johnson
- Top passer
- D. Orlovsky
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:02) (Shotgun) 42-D.Wynn right end for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2008-12-28
Game summary
The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 31–21 on 2008-12-28. Cornelius Johnson posted a game-high +17.98 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Lions | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
 Green Bay Packers | 14 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DETDetroit Lions(9:02) (Shotgun) 42-D.Wynn right end for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
(1:33) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 88-J.Finley for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
(11:22) (Shotgun) 6-D.Orlovsky pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. PENALTY on GB-24-J.Bush, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(10:28) (Shotgun) 6-D.Orlovsky pass short middle to 81-C.Johnson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(13:38) 2-M.Crosby 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
(8:40) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 30-J.Kuhn for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
(7:38) 34-Kevin Smith left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(7:27) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 80-D.Driver for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
GBGreen Bay PackersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 9:02TD DWD. WynnPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 73
- Score
- 0-6
(9:02) (Shotgun) 42-D.Wynn right end for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 8:49XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 0-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 1:33TD JFJ. FinleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 3
- Score
- 0-13
(1:33) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 88-J.Finley for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 1:29XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 0-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 11:22TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 9
- Score
- 6-14
(11:22) (Shotgun) 6-D.Orlovsky pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 11:17XP Points+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 7-14
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. PENALTY on GB-24-J.Bush, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 10:28TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 14
- Score
- 13-14
(10:28) (Shotgun) 6-D.Orlovsky pass short middle to 81-C.Johnson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 10:20XP 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
Q4 13:38FG Maxx CrosbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 18
- Score
- 14-17
(13:38) 2-M.Crosby 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 8:40TD JKJ. KuhnPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 5
- Score
- 14-23
(8:40) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 30-J.Kuhn for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 8:34XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 14-24
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 7:38TD Points+6
- Yard line
- GB 9
- Score
- 20-24
(7:38) 34-Kevin Smith left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 7:32XP Points+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 21-24
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 7:27TD DDD. DriverPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 71
- Score
- 21-30
(7:27) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 80-D.Driver for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 7:16XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 21-31
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Cornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +17.98 total EPA · 9 snaps · +2.00 EPA/play
- 2J. Standeford · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +7.65 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.55 EPA/play
- 3
Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +7.59 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play - 4Gary Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.84 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 5D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.24 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 6D. Wynn · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +5.05 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 7J. Finley · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.90 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.95 EPA/play
- 8K. Colbert · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.85 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.85 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
Cornelius Johnson — DET · Receiving
Cornelius Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+17.98) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +2.00 EPA per play.
Cornelius Johnson's top snap (-5.83 EPA): (4:25) 6-D.Orlovsky pass short right intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at GB 36. 21-C.Woodson to DET 41 for 23 yards (81-C.Johnson, 66-S.Peterman).
Biggest single play (+6.51 EPA): D. Wynn — (9:02) (Shotgun) 42-D.Wynn right end for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
D. Orlovsky led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Orlovsky (Detroit Lions) · 43 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -3.3% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.21 total EPA
- Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 36 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · +7.9% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +7.59 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.021 | +0.146 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.6% | 45.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.028 | +0.211 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.017 | +0.120 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.146 | -0.021 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.5% | 60.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs +0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: +0.02 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: +0.15 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 12 drives, +1.92 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 13 drives, +11.23 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. Wynn
- Green Bay Packers — J. Finley (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Detroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (D. Orlovsky pass)
- Detroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (D. Orlovsky pass)
- Green Bay Packers — J. Kuhn (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Green Bay Packers — D. Driver (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 73 (Q1 9:02) — (9:02) (Shotgun) 42-D.Wynn right end for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 8:49) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 3 (Q1 1:33) — (1:33) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 88-J.Finley for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 1:29) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 9 (Q2 11:22) — (11:22) (Shotgun) 6-D.Orlovsky pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 11:17).
The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 14 (Q3 10:28) — (10:28) (Shotgun) 6-D.Orlovsky pass short middle to 81-C.Johnson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 10:20) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 17–7. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 18 (Q4 13:38) — (13:38) 2-M.Crosby 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 5 (Q4 8:40) — (8:40) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 30-J.Kuhn for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 8:34) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 9 (Q4 7:38) — (7:38) 34-Kevin Smith left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 7:32) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 71 (Q4 7:27) — (7:27) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 80-D.Driver for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 7:16) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 0:07) — (:07) 2-N.Harris punts 42 yards to GB 41, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, fair catch by 27-W.Blackmon.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 0:00) — 2-M.Crosby 69 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 9:02) — (9:02) (Shotgun) 42-D.Wynn right end for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 11:42) — (11:42) 25-R.Grant left end to GB 12 for 2 yards (24-K.Pearson). FUMBLES (24-K.Pearson), RECOVERED by DET-24-K.Pearson at GB 11. 24-K.Pearson to GB 11 for no gain (72-J.Spitz). Green Bay challenged th
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 9:02) — (9:02) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 85-G.Jennings to DET 33 for 47 yards (27-D.Bullocks).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 9:02) — (9:02) (Shotgun) 42-D.Wynn right end for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 4:25) — (4:25) 6-D.Orlovsky pass short right intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at GB 36. 21-C.Woodson to DET 41 for 23 yards (81-C.Johnson, 66-S.Peterman).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 7:27) — (7:27) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 80-D.Driver for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 11:42) — (11:42) 25-R.Grant left end to GB 12 for 2 yards (24-K.Pearson). FUMBLES (24-K.Pearson), RECOVERED by DET-24-K.Pearson at GB 11. 24-K.Pearson to GB 11 for no gain (72-J.Spitz). Green Bay challenged th
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 9:02 · DET 73 · Score 0-6
(9:02) (Shotgun) 42-D.Wynn right end for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 8:49 · DET 2 · Score 0-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 1:33 · DET 3 · Score 0-13
(1:33) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 88-J.Finley for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 1:29 · DET 2 · Score 0-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 11:22 · GB 9 · Score 6-14
(11:22) (Shotgun) 6-D.Orlovsky pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 11:17 · GB 2 · Score 7-14
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. PENALTY on GB-24-J.Bush, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 10:28 · GB 14 · Score 13-14
(10:28) (Shotgun) 6-D.Orlovsky pass short middle to 81-C.Johnson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 10:20 · 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) — Q4 13:38 · DET 18 · Score 14-17
(13:38) 2-M.Crosby 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 8:40 · DET 5 · Score 14-23
(8:40) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 30-J.Kuhn for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 8:34 · DET 2 · Score 14-24
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 7:38 · GB 9 · Score 20-24
(7:38) 34-Kevin Smith left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 7:32 · GB 2 · Score 21-24
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 7:27 · DET 71 · Score 21-30
(7:27) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 80-D.Driver for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 7:16 · DET 2 · Score 21-31
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
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.
- Cornelius Johnson (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- D. Orlovsky (DET) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers on 2008-12-28?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 31-21 in Week 17, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Detroit Lions 0, Green Bay Packers 14; Q2: Detroit Lions 7, Green Bay Packers 0; Q3: Detroit Lions 7, Green Bay Packers 0; Q4: Detroit Lions 7, Green Bay Packers 17; Final: Detroit Lions 21, Green Bay Packers 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Wynn (Q1 9:02) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Finley (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 1:33) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (D. Orlovsky pass) (Q2 11:22) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (D. Orlovsky pass) (Q3 10:28) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Kuhn (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 8:40) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 7:38) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Driver (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 7:27) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 13:38, 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?
D. Orlovsky (Detroit Lions), 51.2% completion, -3.3% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.21 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 58.3% completion, +7.9% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +7.59 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?
Cornelius Johnson (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.98 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (-5.83 EPA): (4:25) 6-D.Orlovsky pass short right intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at GB 36. 21-C.Woodson to DET 41 for 23 yards (81-C.Johnson, 66-S.Peterman)..
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 0-15 Now 0-16 L
Green Bay Packers
Entered 5-10 Now 6-10 W
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