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NFL · Week 4 · October 5, 2009 · 12 min read

Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings: 2009 Week 4 Recap

Vikings defeat Packers 30–23 in Week 4

B.Favre led Fantasy Impact as Vikings prevailed in a 23–30 Week 4 finish.

Green Bay Packers 23 2–2
Final 23–30
Minnesota Vikings 30 4–0 Winner
Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
23–30
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 14–21 Minnesota Vikings
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
FantasyHQ MVP
B.Favre
Game date
October 5, 2009

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • J.Finley 6 REC · 128 YDS · 1 TD +10.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Aaron Rodgers
    Aaron Rodgers 26/48 · 358 YDS · 2 TD +7.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Jack Nelson
    Jack Nelson 3 REC · 47 YDS · 1 TD +5.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • B.Favre 24/33 · 271 YDS · 3 TD +17.2 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Rice 5 REC · 70 YDS · 1 TD +7.9 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Berrian 6 REC · 75 YDS · 1 TD +3.8 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
Minnesota Vikings 30–23 Green Bay Packers
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 14–21 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
B. Favre
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
Biggest EPA play
(3:30) 28-A.Peterson left end to MIN 42 for -2 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by GB-52-C.Matthe…
Game date
2009-10-05

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 30–23 on 2009-10-05. B. Favre posted a game-high +17.24 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Green Bay Packers7709023
Minnesota Vikings71472030

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

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 3:26TD
    VSV. Shiancoe

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 1
    Score
    0-6

    (3:26) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 81-V.Shiancoe for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 3:20XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    0-7

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

  3. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 2:27TD
    JFJ. Finley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 62
    Score
    6-7

    (2:27) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 88-J.Finley for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 2:16XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    7-7

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

  5. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 5:04TD
    SRS. Rice

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 14
    Score
    7-13

    (5:04) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 18-S.Rice for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 4:59XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    7-14

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

  7. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 3:30TD
    APA. Peterson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 56
    Score
    13-14

    (3:30) 28-A.Peterson left end to MIN 42 for -2 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by GB-52-C.Matthews at MIN 42. 52-C.Matthews for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 3:18XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    14-14

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

  9. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 0:33TD
    APA. Peterson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 1
    Score
    14-20

    (:33) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-51-B.Poppinga, Defensive Offside, declined.

  10. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 0:30XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    14-21

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

  11. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 10:45TD
    BBB. Berrian

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 31
    Score
    14-27

    (10:45) 4-B.Favre pass deep left to 87-B.Berrian for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 10:40XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    14-28

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

  13. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 7:25Safety
    Aaron Rodgers

    Points+2

    Yard line
    MIN 99
    Score
    14-30

    (7:25) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 1 for 0 yards (69-J.Allen). FUMBLES (69-J.Allen), RECOVERED by MIN-69-J.Allen at GB 1. 69-J.Allen to GB 2 for -1 yards. Green Bay challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (69-J.Allen).

  14. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 3:49TD
    Jack Nelson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 33
    Score
    20-30

    (3:49) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 87-J.Nelson for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 0:59FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 14
    Score
    23-30

    (:59) 2-M.Crosby 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1B. Favre · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +17.24 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
  2. 2J. Finley · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +10.45 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
  3. 3S. Rice · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.94 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
  4. 4Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +7.44 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  5. 5Jack NelsonJack Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.35 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
  6. 6B. Berrian · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.83 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  7. 7V. Shiancoe · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.48 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
  8. 8Richie GrantRichie Grant · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.36 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.67 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 — MIN · Passing

B. Favre posted the highest total EPA (+17.24) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.52 EPA per play.

B. Favre's top snap (+3.57 EPA): (5:04) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 18-S.Rice for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-8.93 EPA): A. Peterson — (3:30) 28-A.Peterson left end to MIN 42 for -2 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by GB-52-C.Matthews at MIN 42. 52-C.Matthews for 42 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 RodgersAaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 48 dropbacks · 54.2% completion · +4.4% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +7.44 total EPA
  • B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings) · 33 dropbacks · 72.7% completion · +13.2% CPOE · +0.52 EPA/play · +17.24 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatGreen Bay PackersMinnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play+0.050+0.089
Offensive success rate41.0%46.2%
Pass EPA/play+0.155+0.494
Rush EPA/play-0.168-0.446
Defensive EPA/play-0.089-0.050
Defensive success rate53.8%59.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Green Bay Packers +0.05, Minnesota Vikings +0.09) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Green Bay Packers: +0.05 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
  • Minnesota Vikings: +0.09 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, +3.92 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, +7.14 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Minnesota Vikings — V. Shiancoe (B. Favre pass) (Q1 3:26)
  • Green Bay Packers — J. Finley (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q1 2:27)
  • Minnesota Vikings — S. Rice (B. Favre pass) (Q2 5:04)
  • Green Bay Packers — A. Peterson (Q2 3:30)
  • Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (Q2 0:33)
  • Minnesota Vikings — B. Berrian (B. Favre pass) (Q3 10:45)
  • Jack NelsonGreen Bay Packers — Jack Nelson (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q4 3:49)

Field goals

  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q4 0:59)
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 1 (Q1 3:26) — (3:26) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 81-V.Shiancoe for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 3:20) — 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 62 (Q1 2:27) — (2:27) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 88-J.Finley for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 2:16) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn..

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 14 (Q2 5:04) — (5:04) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 18-S.Rice for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 4:59) — 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 56 (Q2 3:30); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 3:18) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q2 0:33) — (:33) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-51-B.Poppinga, Defensive Offside, declined.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 0:30) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 31 (Q3 10:45) — (10:45) 4-B.Favre pass deep left to 87-B.Berrian for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 10:40) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 9–2. Minnesota Vikings registered a safety from the MIN 99 (Q4 7:25); Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 33 (Q4 3:49) — (3:49) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 87-J.Nelson for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 14 (Q4 0:59) — (:59) 2-M.Crosby 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 3:30) — (3:30) 28-A.Peterson left end to MIN 42 for -2 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by GB-52-C.Matthews at MIN 42. 52-C.Matthews for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -23.1% · EPA -8.93]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 9:28) — (9:28) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at MIN 33 for -9 yards (sack split by 69-J.Allen and 96-B.Robison). FUMBLES (69-J.Allen), RECOVERED by MIN-52-C.Greenway at MIN 33. 52-C.Greenway to MIN 33 for no gain (72-J [WPA -17.1% · EPA -6.27]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 2:27) — (2:27) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 88-J.Finley for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.8% · EPA +6.69]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 10:07) — (10:07) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 88-J.Finley to MIN 24 for 18 yards (20-M.Williams). [WPA +10.5% · EPA +2.67]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 11:47) — (11:47) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right intended for 85-G.Jennings INTERCEPTED by 26-A.Winfield at MIN 23. 26-A.Winfield to MIN 23 for no gain (85-G.Jennings). [WPA -10.2% · EPA -4.09]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 3:30) — (3:30) 28-A.Peterson left end to MIN 42 for -2 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by GB-52-C.Matthews at MIN 42. 52-C.Matthews for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -23.1% · EPA -8.93]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 2:27) — (2:27) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 88-J.Finley for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.8% · EPA +6.69]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 9:28) — (9:28) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at MIN 33 for -9 yards (sack split by 69-J.Allen and 96-B.Robison). FUMBLES (69-J.Allen), RECOVERED by MIN-52-C.Greenway at MIN 33. 52-C.Greenway to MIN 33 for no gain (72-J [WPA -17.1% · EPA -6.27]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 11:47) — (11:47) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right intended for 85-G.Jennings INTERCEPTED by 26-A.Winfield at MIN 23. 26-A.Winfield to MIN 23 for no gain (85-G.Jennings). [WPA -10.2% · EPA -4.09]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 3:26 · GB 1 · Score 0-6
    (3:26) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 81-V.Shiancoe for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 3:20 · GB 2 · Score 0-7
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  3. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 2:27 · MIN 62 · Score 6-7
    (2:27) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 88-J.Finley for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 2:16 · MIN 2 · Score 7-7
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
  5. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 5:04 · GB 14 · Score 7-13
    (5:04) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 18-S.Rice for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 4:59 · GB 2 · Score 7-14
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  7. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 3:30 · GB 56 · Score 13-14
    (3:30) 28-A.Peterson left end to MIN 42 for -2 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by GB-52-C.Matthews at MIN 42. 52-C.Matthews for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 3:18 · MIN 2 · Score 14-14
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
  9. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 0:33 · GB 1 · Score 14-20
    (:33) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-51-B.Poppinga, Defensive Offside, declined.
  10. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 0:30 · GB 2 · Score 14-21
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  11. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 10:45 · GB 31 · Score 14-27
    (10:45) 4-B.Favre pass deep left to 87-B.Berrian for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 10:40 · GB 2 · Score 14-28
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  13. Minnesota Vikings Safety (+2) — Q4 7:25 · MIN 99 · Score 14-30
    (7:25) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 1 for 0 yards (69-J.Allen). FUMBLES (69-J.Allen), RECOVERED by MIN-69-J.Allen at GB 1. 69-J.Allen to GB 2 for -1 yards. Green Bay challenged the fumble rulin
  14. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 3:49 · MIN 33 · Score 20-30
    (3:49) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 87-J.Nelson for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 0:59 · MIN 14 · Score 23-30
    (:59) 2-M.Crosby 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.

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.
  • B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings on 2009-10-05?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 30-23 in Week 4, 2009.

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 7, Minnesota Vikings 14; Q3: Green Bay Packers 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q4: Green Bay Packers 9, Minnesota Vikings 2; Final: Green Bay Packers 23, Minnesota Vikings 30.

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

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — V. Shiancoe (B. Favre pass) (Q1 3:26) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Finley (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 2:27) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — S. Rice (B. Favre pass) (Q2 5:04) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Peterson (Q2 3:30) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q2 0:33) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — B. Berrian (B. Favre pass) (Q3 10:45) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 3:49) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 0:59, 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), 54.2% completion, +4.4% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +7.44 total passing EPA. B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings), 72.7% completion, +13.2% CPOE, +0.52 EPA per dropback, +17.24 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?

B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.24 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+3.57 EPA): (5:04) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 18-S.Rice for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Minnesota Vikings won 30-23 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Green Bay Packers

Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W