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NFL · Week 12 · November 26, 2009 · 12 min read

Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions: 2009 Week 12 Recap

Packers defeat Lions 34–12 in Week 12

Aaron Rodgers led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 34–12 Week 12 finish.

Green Bay Packers 34 7–4 Winner
Final 34–12
Detroit Lions 12 2–9
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
34–12
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 13–7 Detroit Lions
Top passer
Matthew Stafford
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Game date
November 26, 2009

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Aaron Rodgers
    Aaron Rodgers 28/41 · 347 YDS · 3 TD +20.7 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Driver 7 REC · 142 YDS · 1 TD +10.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Justin Jones
    Justin Jones 4 REC · 35 YDS · 1 TD +4.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • Mike Morris
    Mike Morris 2 REC · 16 YDS +1.8 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Pettigrew 1 REC · 12 YDS +1.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Kobe Smith
    Kobe Smith 4 REC · 46 YDS +0.8 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 34–12 Detroit Lions
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 13–7 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Top passer
Matthew Stafford
Biggest EPA play
(3:55) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 21…
Game date
2009-11-26

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 34–12 on 2009-11-26. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +20.67 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Green Bay Packers013147034
Detroit Lions7005012

Scoring Map

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

GBGreen Bay Packers
DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 13:07TD
    Cornelius Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 1
    Score
    0-6

    (13:07) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 13:04XP
    Jake Hanson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    0-7

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

  3. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 15:00TD
    DLD. Lee

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 7
    Score
    6-7

    (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 86-D.Lee for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 14:54XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    7-7

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.

  5. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 6:14FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    10-7

    (6:14) 2-M.Crosby 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.

  6. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 1:03FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 7
    Score
    13-7

    (1:03) 2-M.Crosby 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.

  7. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 6:43TD
    DDD. Driver

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 7
    Score
    19-7

    (6:43) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 80-D.Driver for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [23-K.Hobbs].

  8. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 6:38XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    20-7

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.

  9. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 0:47TD
    Justin Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 21
    Score
    26-7

    (:47) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 89-J.Jones for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 0:38XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    27-7

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.

  11. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 9:22TD
    Richie Grant

    Points+2

    Yard line
    DET 99
    Score
    27-9

    (9:22) 25-R.Grant right end to GB -1 for -2 yards (26-L.Delmas). FUMBLES (26-L.Delmas), RECOVERED by DET-57-J.Dizon at GB -1. TOUCHDOWN. Green Bay challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 25-R.Grant right end tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (26-L.Delmas).

  12. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 5:05FG
    Jake Hanson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 4
    Score
    27-12

    (5:05) 4-J.Hanson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  13. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 3:55TD
    Craig Woodson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 67
    Score
    33-12

    (3:55) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at DET 38. 21-C.Woodson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 3:47XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    34-12

    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).

  1. 1Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +20.67 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
  2. 2D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +10.58 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
  3. 3Justin JonesJustin Jones · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.54 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
  4. 4Gary JenningsGary Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.84 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  5. 5Richie GrantRichie Grant · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
  6. 6J. Finley · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.82 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
  7. 7Mike MorrisMike Morris · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.82 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
  8. 8D. Lee · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.67 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Aaron Rodgers

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Aaron Rodgers — GB · Passing

Aaron Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+20.67) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.50 EPA per play.

Aaron Rodgers's top snap (+6.03 EPA): (:13) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 80-D.Driver to DET 7 for 68 yards (25-M.White).

Biggest single play (-8.53 EPA): Matthew Stafford — (3:55) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at DET 38. 21-C.Woodson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Matthew Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 49 dropbacks · 40.8% completion · -21.7% CPOE · -0.48 EPA/play · -23.76 total EPA
  • Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 41 dropbacks · 68.3% completion · +6.7% CPOE · +0.50 EPA/play · +20.67 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatGreen Bay PackersDetroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play+0.042-0.297
Offensive success rate41.0%41.2%
Pass EPA/play+0.504-0.485
Rush EPA/play-0.203-0.236
Defensive EPA/play+0.297-0.042
Defensive success rate58.8%59.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.30), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Green Bay Packers: +0.04 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: -0.30 EPA/play (5th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: 14 drives, -25.21 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Green Bay Packers: 13 drives, +3.45 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Cornelius JohnsonDetroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q1 13:07)
  • Green Bay Packers — D. Lee (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q2 15:00)
  • Green Bay Packers — D. Driver (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q3 6:43)
  • Justin JonesGreen Bay Packers — Justin Jones (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q3 0:47)
  • Craig WoodsonGreen Bay Packers — Craig Woodson (Q4 3:55)

Field goals

  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q2 6:14)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q2 1:03)
  • Jake HansonDetroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q4 5:05)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q1 13:07) — (13:07) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 13:04) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 13–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 7 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 86-D.Lee for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 14:54) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 2 (Q2 6:14) — (6:14) 2-M.Crosby 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 7 (Q2 1:03) — (1:03) 2-M.Crosby 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 7 (Q3 6:43) — (6:43) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 80-D.Driver for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [23-K.Hobbs].; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 6:38) — 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 21 (Q3 0:47) — (:47) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 89-J.Jones for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 0:38) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–5. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 99 (Q4 9:22); Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 4 (Q4 5:05) — (5:05) 4-J.Hanson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 67 (Q4 3:55); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 3:47) — 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 (Q3 14:11) — (14:11) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 80-B.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at DET 38. 21-C.Woodson to DET 38 for no gain (80-B.Johnson). Detroit challenged the incomplete pa [WPA -14.3% · EPA -4.79]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 0:13) — (:13) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 80-D.Driver to DET 7 for 68 yards (25-M.White). [WPA +13.2% · EPA +6.03]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 12:41) — (12:41) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at DET 37 for -6 yards (59-J.Peterson). FUMBLES (59-J.Peterson) [59-J.Peterson], RECOVERED by DET-97-J.Hunter at DET 37. 97-J.Hunter to DET 37 for no gain (71-J.S [WPA -11.4% · EPA -3.64]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 9:43) — (9:43) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings to DET 47 for 33 yards (41-W.James). [WPA +8.3% · EPA +3.05]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 4:49) — (4:49) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left intended for 86-D.Northcutt INTERCEPTED by 38-T.Williams at GB 40. 38-T.Williams pushed ob at GB 46 for 6 yards (86-D.Northcutt). [WPA -7.8% · EPA -3.31]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Detroit Lions (Q4 3:55) — (3:55) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at DET 38. 21-C.Woodson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -1.1% · EPA -8.53]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 0:13) — (:13) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 80-D.Driver to DET 7 for 68 yards (25-M.White). [WPA +13.2% · EPA +6.03]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 15:00) — 4-J.Hanson kicks 71 yards from DET 30 to GB -1. 87-J.Nelson to GB 21 for 22 yards (75-T.McBride). FUMBLES (75-T.McBride), RECOVERED by DET-57-J.Dizon at GB 20. 57-J.Dizon to GB 20 for no gain (87-J.Ne [WPA -7.4% · EPA -4.96]
  • Detroit Lions (Q3 14:11) — (14:11) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 80-B.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at DET 38. 21-C.Woodson to DET 38 for no gain (80-B.Johnson). Detroit challenged the incomplete pa [WPA -14.3% · EPA -4.79]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 13:07 · GB 1 · Score 0-6
    (13:07) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 13:04 · GB 2 · Score 0-7
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  3. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · DET 7 · Score 6-7
    (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 86-D.Lee for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 14:54 · DET 2 · Score 7-7
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
  5. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 6:14 · DET 2 · Score 10-7
    (6:14) 2-M.Crosby 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
  6. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 1:03 · DET 7 · Score 13-7
    (1:03) 2-M.Crosby 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
  7. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 6:43 · DET 7 · Score 19-7
    (6:43) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 80-D.Driver for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [23-K.Hobbs].
  8. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 6:38 · DET 2 · Score 20-7
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
  9. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 0:47 · DET 21 · Score 26-7
    (:47) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 89-J.Jones for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 0:38 · DET 2 · Score 27-7
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
  11. Detroit Lions TD (+2) — Q4 9:22 · DET 99 · Score 27-9
    (9:22) 25-R.Grant right end to GB -1 for -2 yards (26-L.Delmas). FUMBLES (26-L.Delmas), RECOVERED by DET-57-J.Dizon at GB -1. TOUCHDOWN. Green Bay challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was REVERS
  12. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 5:05 · GB 4 · Score 27-12
    (5:05) 4-J.Hanson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  13. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 3:55 · GB 67 · Score 33-12
    (3:55) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at DET 38. 21-C.Woodson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 3:47 · DET 2 · Score 34-12
    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.
  • Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Matthew Stafford (DET) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions on 2009-11-26?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 34-12 in Week 12, 2009.

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

Q1: Green Bay Packers 0, Detroit Lions 7; Q2: Green Bay Packers 13, Detroit Lions 0; Q3: Green Bay Packers 14, Detroit Lions 0; Q4: Green Bay Packers 7, Detroit Lions 5; Final: Green Bay Packers 34, Detroit Lions 12.

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

Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (M. Stafford pass) (Q1 13:07) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Lee (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 15:00) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Driver (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 6:43) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Jones (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 0:47) Green Bay Packers touchdown — C. Woodson (Q4 3:55) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 6:14, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 1:03, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q4 5:05, 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?

Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 40.8% completion, -21.7% CPOE, -0.48 EPA per dropback, -23.76 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 68.3% completion, +6.7% CPOE, +0.50 EPA per dropback, +20.67 total passing EPA.

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

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +20.67 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (+6.03 EPA): (:13) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 80-D.Driver to DET 7 for 68 yards (25-M.White)..

Season records after this game

Green Bay Packers

Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W

Detroit Lions

Entered 2-8 Now 2-9 L

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