Quick answer
- Winner
- Green Bay Packers
- Final score
- Green Bay Packers 33–7 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Green Bay Packers 26–0 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Aaron Rodgers
- Top passer
- Aaron Rodgers
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:18) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short right intended for 89-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 20-R.B…
- Game date
- 2010-01-03
Game summary
The Green Bay Packers beat the Arizona Cardinals 33–7 on 2010-01-03. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +17.39 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 33 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +17.39 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play - 2
D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.20 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play - 3
J. Finley · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.18 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play - 4
Jack Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.17 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.17 EPA/play - 5

Brennan Jackson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.99 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play - 6
J. Urban · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.94 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play - 7

Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +2.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play - 8

Richie Grant · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +2.03 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.18 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
Aaron Rodgers — GB · Passing
Aaron Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+17.39) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.60 EPA per play.
Aaron Rodgers's top snap (+4.17 EPA): (3:30) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson to ARI 1 for 51 yards (27-M.Adams).
Biggest single play (-9.42 EPA): M. Flynn — (3:18) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short right intended for 89-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Brown at ARI 13. 20-R.Brown to GB 7 for 80 yards (89-J.Jones). PENALTY on GB-10-M.Flynn, Low Block, 4 yards, en
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) · 29 dropbacks · 72.4% completion · +17.9% CPOE · +0.60 EPA/play · +17.39 total EPA
M. Leinart (Arizona Cardinals) · 23 dropbacks · 56.5% completion · -3.6% CPOE · -0.50 EPA/play · -11.56 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.139 | -0.321 |
| Offensive success rate | 53.8% | 39.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.295 | -0.501 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.042 | -0.277 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.321 | -0.139 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.0% | 46.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.32), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: +0.14 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.32 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 9 drives, -18.95 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, +11.10 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Green Bay Packers — Richie Grant 
Green Bay Packers — Aaron Rodgers 
Green Bay Packers — Craig Woodson
Green Bay Packers — J. Finley (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald
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 ARI 1 (Q1 8:49) — (8:49) 25-R.Grant right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ARI 1 (Q1 8:45) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q1 2:43) — (2:43) 12-A.Rodgers up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 2:41).
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 12–0. Green Bay Packers registered a safety from the GB 97 (Q2 12:40); Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the ARI 8 (Q2 6:37) — (6:37) 2-M.Crosby 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 68 (Q2 4:44); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 4:31) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ARI 5 (Q3 4:21) — (4:21) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 88-J.Finley for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 4:16) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q4 3:04) — (3:04) (Shotgun) 2-B.St. Pierre pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 2:59) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 4:44) — (4:44) 7-M.Leinart pass short right intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at ARI 45. 21-C.Woodson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 3:30) — (3:30) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson to ARI 1 for 51 yards (27-M.Adams).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 9:00) — (9:00) 12-A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep right to 85-G.Jennings. PENALTY on ARI-27-M.Adams, Defensive Pass Interference, 28 yards, enforced at ARI 29 - No Play.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 11:50) — (11:50) 12-A.Rodgers up the middle to ARI 45 for 1 yard (56-C.Okeafor).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 12:25) — (12:25) 34-A.Green up the middle to ARI 46 for 1 yard (93-C.Campbell).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 3:18) — (3:18) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short right intended for 89-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Brown at ARI 13. 20-R.Brown to GB 7 for 80 yards (89-J.Jones). PENALTY on GB-10-M.Flynn, Low Block, 4 yards, en
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 4:44) — (4:44) 7-M.Leinart pass short right intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at ARI 45. 21-C.Woodson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 7:07) — (7:07) 2-B.St. Pierre pass short left intended for 83-S.Spach INTERCEPTED by 38-T.Williams at GB 46. 38-T.Williams to ARI 33 for 21 yards (63-L.Sendlein).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 3:30) — (3:30) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson to ARI 1 for 51 yards (27-M.Adams).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 8:49 · ARI 1 · Score 6-0
(8:49) 25-R.Grant right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 8:45 · ARI 1 · Score 7-0
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 2:43 · ARI 1 · Score 13-0
(2:43) 12-A.Rodgers up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 2:41 · ARI 2 · Score 14-0
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos. PENALTY on ARI-27-M.Adams, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Green Bay Packers Safety (+2) — Q2 12:40 · GB 97 · Score 16-0
(12:40) (Shotgun) 7-M.Leinart pass deep middle intended for 15-S.Breaston INTERCEPTED by 20-A.Bigby at ARI 20. 20-A.Bigby to ARI 20 for no gain (15-S.Breaston). PENALTY on ARI-74-R.Wells, Offensive Ho
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 6:37 · ARI 8 · Score 19-0
(6:37) 2-M.Crosby 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 4:44 · GB 68 · Score 25-0
(4:44) 7-M.Leinart pass short right intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at ARI 45. 21-C.Woodson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 4:31 · ARI 2 · Score 26-0
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 4:21 · ARI 5 · Score 32-0
(4:21) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 88-J.Finley for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 4:16 · ARI 2 · Score 33-0
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 3:04 · GB 3 · Score 33-6
(3:04) (Shotgun) 2-B.St. Pierre pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 2:59 · GB 2 · Score 33-7
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
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.
- Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- M. Leinart (ARI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Arizona Cardinals on 2010-01-03?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Arizona Cardinals 33-7 in Week 17, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 14, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q2: Green Bay Packers 12, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q3: Green Bay Packers 7, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q4: Green Bay Packers 0, Arizona Cardinals 7; Final: Green Bay Packers 33, Arizona Cardinals 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Arizona Cardinals?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Grant (Q1 8:49) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Rodgers (Q1 2:43) Green Bay Packers touchdown — C. Woodson (Q2 4:44) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Finley (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 4:21) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (Q4 3:04) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 6:37, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Arizona Cardinals?
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 72.4% completion, +17.9% CPOE, +0.60 EPA per dropback, +17.39 total passing EPA. M. Leinart (Arizona Cardinals), 56.5% completion, -3.6% CPOE, -0.50 EPA per dropback, -11.56 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Arizona Cardinals?
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.39 total EPA on Passing plays. across 29 snaps. Their top snap (+4.17 EPA): (3:30) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson to ARI 1 for 51 yards (27-M.Adams)..
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 10-5 Now 11-5 W
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 10-5 Now 10-6 L