Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 31–27 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- Green Bay Packers 17–14 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Kuhn
- Top passer
- M. Flynn
- Biggest EPA play
- (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2010-12-19
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Green Bay Packers 31–27 on 2010-12-19, overcoming Green Bay Packers's 17–14 halftime lead. J. Kuhn posted a game-high +7.57 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Green Bay Packers | 3 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 27 |
 New England Patriots | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
GBGreen Bay Packers
(8:50) 2-M.Crosby 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(6:27) 42-B.Green-Ellis right guard for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(15:00) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(2:20) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short left to 85-G.Jennings for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(1:13) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 85-A.Hernandez for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 255th career TD pass, ties Sonny Jurgensen for 11th place all-time.
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(12:16) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short left intended for 89-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 27-K.Arrington at GB 36. 27-K.Arrington for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(5:14) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short left to 30-J.Kuhn for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(13:52) 2-M.Crosby 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(11:09) 5-S.Graham 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(7:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 85-A.Hernandez for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
NENew England PatriotsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 8:50FG Maxx CrosbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 13
- Score
- 3-0
(8:50) 2-M.Crosby 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 6:27TD BGB. Green-EllisPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 33
- Score
- 3-6
(6:27) 42-B.Green-Ellis right guard for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 6:19XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 3-7
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 15:00TD Justin JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 66
- Score
- 9-7
(15:00) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 14:51XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 10-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 2:20TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 1
- Score
- 16-7
(2:20) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short left to 85-G.Jennings for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 2:17XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 17-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 1:13TD AHA. HernandezPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 17-13
(1:13) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 85-A.Hernandez for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 255th career TD pass, ties Sonny Jurgensen for 11th place all-time.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 1:08XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 17-14
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 12:16TD KAK. ArringtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 70
- Score
- 17-20
(12:16) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short left intended for 89-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 27-K.Arrington at GB 36. 27-K.Arrington for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 12:04XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 17-21
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 5:14TD JKJ. KuhnPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 6
- Score
- 23-21
(5:14) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short left to 30-J.Kuhn for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 5:08XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 24-21
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 13:52FG Maxx CrosbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 1
- Score
- 27-21
(13:52) 2-M.Crosby 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 11:09FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 20
- Score
- 27-24
(11:09) 5-S.Graham 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 7:19TD AHA. HernandezPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 10
- Score
- 27-30
(7:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 85-A.Hernandez for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 7:14XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 27-31
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Kuhn · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +7.57 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.52 EPA/play
- 2A. Hernandez · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.01 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 3D. Branch · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.75 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.87 EPA/play
- 4M. Flynn · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +3.16 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 5
Brennan Jackson · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +2.96 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play - 6Gary Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.40 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 7D. Woodhead · New England Patriots · Rushing · +1.94 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 8R. Gronkowski · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.51 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.75 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
J. Kuhn — GB · Receiving
J. Kuhn posted the highest total EPA (+7.57) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +2.52 EPA per play.
J. Kuhn's top snap (+2.85 EPA): (5:14) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short left to 30-J.Kuhn for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+7.21 EPA): M. Flynn — (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
M. Flynn led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Flynn (Green Bay Packers) · 48 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +4.2% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +3.16 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 27 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · -0.7% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.42 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.069 | +0.121 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.5% | 48.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.066 | +0.052 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.044 | +0.144 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.121 | -0.069 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.6% | 51.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs +0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: +0.07 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: +0.12 EPA/play (78th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, +6.98 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 12 drives, +7.49 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — B. Green-Ellis
- Green Bay Packers — Justin Jones (M. Flynn pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Gary Jennings (M. Flynn pass)
- New England Patriots — A. Hernandez (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — K. Arrington
- Green Bay Packers — J. Kuhn (M. Flynn pass)
- New England Patriots — A. Hernandez (T. Brady pass)
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
- Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
- New England Patriots — S. Graham
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the NE 13 (Q1 8:50) — (8:50) 2-M.Crosby 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the GB 33 (Q1 6:27) — (6:27) 42-B.Green-Ellis right guard for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 6:19) — 5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the NE 66 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 14:51) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q2 2:20) — (2:20) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short left to 85-G.Jennings for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 2:17) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the GB 2 (Q2 1:13); New England Patriots added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 1:08) — 5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 70 (Q3 12:16); New England Patriots added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 12:04) — 5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the NE 6 (Q3 5:14) — (5:14) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short left to 30-J.Kuhn for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 5:08) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the NE 1 (Q4 13:52) — (13:52) 2-M.Crosby 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the GB 20 (Q4 11:09) — (11:09) 5-S.Graham 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the GB 10 (Q4 7:19) — (7:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 85-A.Hernandez for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 7:14) — 5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:05) — (:05) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn sacked at NE 18 for -3 yards (95-T.Banta-Cain). FUMBLES (95-T.Banta-Cain) [95-T.Banta-Cain], RECOVERED by NE-75-V.Wilfork at NE 15. 75-V.Wilfork to NE 15 for no gain (63-S.W
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 12:16) — (12:16) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short left intended for 89-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 27-K.Arrington at GB 36. 27-K.Arrington for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 1:05) — (1:05) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn sacked at NE 32 for -8 yards (52-D.Fletcher).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 1:18) — (1:18) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short middle to 80-D.Driver to NE 24 for 5 yards (27-K.Arrington).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 12:16) — (12:16) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short left intended for 89-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 27-K.Arrington at GB 36. 27-K.Arrington for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q2 2:17) — 2-M.Crosby kicks 45 yards from GB 30 to NE 25. 63-D.Connolly to GB 4 for 71 yards (49-R.Francois).
- New England Patriots (Q1 6:27) — (6:27) 42-B.Green-Ellis right guard for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 8:50 · NE 13 · Score 3-0
(8:50) 2-M.Crosby 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 6:27 · GB 33 · Score 3-6
(6:27) 42-B.Green-Ellis right guard for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 6:19 · GB 2 · Score 3-7
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · NE 66 · Score 9-7
(15:00) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 14:51 · NE 2 · Score 10-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 2:20 · NE 1 · Score 16-7
(2:20) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short left to 85-G.Jennings for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 2:17 · NE 2 · Score 17-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 1:13 · GB 2 · Score 17-13
(1:13) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 85-A.Hernandez for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 255th career TD pass, ties Sonny Jurgensen for 11th place all-time. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 1:08 · GB 2 · Score 17-14
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 12:16 · NE 70 · Score 17-20
(12:16) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short left intended for 89-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 27-K.Arrington at GB 36. 27-K.Arrington for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 12:04 · GB 2 · Score 17-21
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 5:14 · NE 6 · Score 23-21
(5:14) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short left to 30-J.Kuhn for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 5:08 · NE 2 · Score 24-21
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 13:52 · NE 1 · Score 27-21
(13:52) 2-M.Crosby 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 11:09 · GB 20 · Score 27-24
(11:09) 5-S.Graham 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 7:19 · GB 10 · Score 27-30
(7:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 85-A.Hernandez for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 7:14 · GB 2 · Score 27-31
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- J. Kuhn (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- M. Flynn (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs New England Patriots on 2010-12-19?
The New England Patriots beat the Green Bay Packers 31-27 in Week 15, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 3, New England Patriots 7; Q2: Green Bay Packers 14, New England Patriots 7; Q3: Green Bay Packers 7, New England Patriots 7; Q4: Green Bay Packers 3, New England Patriots 10; Final: Green Bay Packers 27, New England Patriots 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs New England Patriots?
New England Patriots touchdown — B. Green-Ellis (Q1 6:27) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Jones (M. Flynn pass) (Q2 15:00) Green Bay Packers touchdown — G. Jennings (M. Flynn pass) (Q2 2:20) New England Patriots touchdown — A. Hernandez (T. Brady pass) (Q2 1:13) New England Patriots touchdown — K. Arrington (Q3 12:16) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Kuhn (M. Flynn pass) (Q3 5:14) New England Patriots touchdown — A. Hernandez (T. Brady pass) (Q4 7:19) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q1 8:50, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 13:52, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Graham (Q4 11:09, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs New England Patriots?
M. Flynn (Green Bay Packers), 50.0% completion, +4.2% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +3.16 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 55.6% completion, -0.7% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.42 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs New England Patriots?
J. Kuhn (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.57 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+2.85 EPA): (5:14) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short left to 30-J.Kuhn for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Green Bay Packers vs New England Patriots a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. New England Patriots won 31-27 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 8-5 Now 8-6 L
New England Patriots
Entered 11-2 Now 12-2 W
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