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NFL · Week 4 · October 3, 2010 · 12 min read

Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers: 2010 Week 4 Recap

Packers defeat Lions 28–26 in Week 4

D.Driver led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 26–28 Week 4 finish.

Detroit Lions 26 0–4
Final 26–28
Green Bay Packers 28 3–1 Winner
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
26–28
Halftime
Detroit Lions 14–21 Green Bay Packers
Top passer
S. Hill
FantasyHQ MVP
D.Driver
Game date
October 3, 2010

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • S.Hill 34/61 · 354 YDS · 3 TD +6.9 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Pettigrew 8 REC · 91 YDS +6.4 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Scheffler 6 REC · 63 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • D.Driver 3 REC · 89 YDS · 1 TD +7.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Aaron Rodgers
    Aaron Rodgers 12/22 · 169 YDS · 3 TD +7.3 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Finley 4 REC · 36 YDS · 1 TD +4.5 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 28–26 Detroit Lions
Halftime
Detroit Lions 14–21 Green Bay Packers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
D. Driver
Top passer
S. Hill
Biggest EPA play
(14:47) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short left intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 21-C…
Game date
2010-10-03

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 28–26 on 2010-10-03. D. Driver posted a game-high +7.82 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Detroit Lions01466026
Green Bay Packers71470028

Scoring Map

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

DETDetroit Lions
GBGreen Bay Packers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 12:46TD
    DDD. Driver

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 29
    Score
    0-6

    (12:46) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 80-D.Driver for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 12:40XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    0-7

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  3. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 14:20TD
    Cornelius Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 23
    Score
    6-7

    (14:20) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 14:14XP
    Jake Hanson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    7-7

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

  5. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 10:09TD
    JFJ. Finley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 13
    Score
    7-13

    (10:09) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 88-J.Finley for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 10:05XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    7-14

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  7. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 6:52TD
    Gary Jennings

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 17
    Score
    7-20

    (6:52) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 85-G.Jennings for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 6:48XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    7-21

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. PENALTY on DET-99-C.Williams, Illegal Formation, 5 yards, enforced between downs.

  9. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 0:14TD
    Cornelius Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 21
    Score
    13-21

    (:14) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass deep right to 81-C.Johnson for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 0:08XP
    Jake Hanson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    14-21

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

  11. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 14:47TD
    Craig Woodson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 62
    Score
    14-27

    (14:47) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short left intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at DET 48. 21-C.Woodson for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Detroit challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 14:34.)

  12. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 14:34XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    14-28

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  13. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 9:30FG
    Jake Hanson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 21
    Score
    17-28

    (9:30) 4-J.Hanson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  14. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 1:47FG
    Jake Hanson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 34
    Score
    20-28

    (1:47) 4-J.Hanson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  15. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 13:40FG
    Jake Hanson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 30
    Score
    23-28

    (13:40) 4-J.Hanson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  16. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 11:54FG
    Jake Hanson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 6
    Score
    26-28

    (11:54) 4-J.Hanson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +7.82 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.61 EPA/play
  2. 2Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +7.35 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  3. 3S. Hill · Detroit Lions · Passing · +6.86 total EPA · 61 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
  4. 4B. Pettigrew · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.43 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
  5. 5J. Finley · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.50 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
  6. 6T. Scheffler · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.44 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
  7. 7J. Felton · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +1.82 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
  8. 8S. Hill · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +1.44 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.44 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

D. Driver — GB · Receiving

D. Driver posted the highest total EPA (+7.82) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +2.61 EPA per play.

D. Driver's top snap (+4.12 EPA): (7:03) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 80-D.Driver to DET 17 for 48 yards (24-J.Wade). Penalty on DET-93-K.Vanden Bosch, Defensive Offside, declined.

Biggest single play (-7.43 EPA): Cornelius Johnson — (14:47) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short left intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at DET 48. 21-C.Woodson for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Detroit challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and t

Quarterback report card

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

  • S. Hill (Detroit Lions) · 61 dropbacks · 55.7% completion · -0.3% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +6.86 total EPA
  • Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 22 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · +17.4% CPOE · +0.33 EPA/play · +7.35 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDetroit LionsGreen Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play+0.020+0.004
Offensive success rate49.5%64.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.112+0.334
Rush EPA/play-0.256-0.021
Defensive EPA/play-0.004-0.020
Defensive success rate35.6%50.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Detroit Lions +0.02, Green Bay Packers +0.00) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Detroit Lions: +0.02 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: +0.00 EPA/play (50th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: 12 drives, +2.03 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
  • Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, +0.23 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Green Bay Packers — D. Driver (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q1 12:46)
  • Cornelius JohnsonDetroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (Q2 14:20)
  • Green Bay Packers — J. Finley (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q2 10:09)
  • Gary JenningsGreen Bay Packers — Gary Jennings (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q2 6:52)
  • Cornelius JohnsonDetroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (Q2 0:14)
  • Craig WoodsonGreen Bay Packers — Craig Woodson (Q3 14:47)

Field goals

  • Jake HansonDetroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q3 9:30)
  • Jake HansonDetroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q3 1:47)
  • Jake HansonDetroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q4 13:40)
  • Jake HansonDetroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q4 11:54)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 29 (Q1 12:46) — (12:46) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 80-D.Driver for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 12:40) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 23 (Q2 14:20) — (14:20) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 14:14) — 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 13 (Q2 10:09) — (10:09) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 88-J.Finley for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 10:05) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 17 (Q2 6:52) — (6:52) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 85-G.Jennings for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 6:48); Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 21 (Q2 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass deep right to 81-C.Johnson for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 0:08) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–6. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 62 (Q3 14:47); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 14:34) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 21 (Q3 9:30) — (9:30) 4-J.Hanson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 34 (Q3 1:47) — (1:47) 4-J.Hanson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..

The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 6–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 30 (Q4 13:40) — (13:40) 4-J.Hanson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 6 (Q4 11:54) — (11:54) 4-J.Hanson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 13:35) — 4-J.Hanson kicks 65 yards from DET 30 to GB 5. 87-J.Nelson to GB 19 for 14 yards (58-A.Palmer). FUMBLES (58-A.Palmer), RECOVERED by DET-11-S.Logan at GB 22. 11-S.Logan to GB 18 for 4 yards (23-D.Nance [WPA -19.3% · EPA -5.27]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 6:39) — (6:39) 2-N.Harris punts 24 yards to GB 13, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, fair catch by 38-T.Williams. [WPA -15.7% · EPA -0.45]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 11:47) — (11:47) 44-J.Best up the middle to DET 22 for -3 yards (96-M.Neal). FUMBLES (96-M.Neal), RECOVERED by GB-79-R.Pickett at DET 24. 79-R.Pickett to DET 24 for no gain (76-J.Backus). PENALTY on DET-77-G.C [WPA -15.4% · EPA -5.63]
  • Detroit Lions (Q3 14:47) — (14:47) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short left intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at DET 48. 21-C.Woodson for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Detroit challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and t [WPA -14.5% · EPA -7.43]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 8:11) — (8:11) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass deep middle to 84-B.Pettigrew to GB 38 for 19 yards (36-N.Collins). [WPA +14.2% · EPA +2.43]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Detroit Lions (Q3 14:47) — (14:47) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short left intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at DET 48. 21-C.Woodson for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Detroit challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and t [WPA -14.5% · EPA -7.43]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 11:47) — (11:47) 44-J.Best up the middle to DET 22 for -3 yards (96-M.Neal). FUMBLES (96-M.Neal), RECOVERED by GB-79-R.Pickett at DET 24. 79-R.Pickett to DET 24 for no gain (76-J.Backus). PENALTY on DET-77-G.C [WPA -15.4% · EPA -5.63]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 13:35) — 4-J.Hanson kicks 65 yards from DET 30 to GB 5. 87-J.Nelson to GB 19 for 14 yards (58-A.Palmer). FUMBLES (58-A.Palmer), RECOVERED by DET-11-S.Logan at GB 22. 11-S.Logan to GB 18 for 4 yards (23-D.Nance [WPA -19.3% · EPA -5.27]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass deep right to 81-C.Johnson for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.1% · EPA +4.43]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 12:46 · DET 29 · Score 0-6
    (12:46) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 80-D.Driver for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 12:40 · DET 2 · Score 0-7
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  3. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 14:20 · GB 23 · Score 6-7
    (14:20) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 14:14 · GB 2 · Score 7-7
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  5. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 10:09 · DET 13 · Score 7-13
    (10:09) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 88-J.Finley for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 10:05 · DET 2 · Score 7-14
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  7. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 6:52 · DET 17 · Score 7-20
    (6:52) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 85-G.Jennings for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 6:48 · DET 2 · Score 7-21
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. PENALTY on DET-99-C.Williams, Illegal Formation, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
  9. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 0:14 · GB 21 · Score 13-21
    (:14) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass deep right to 81-C.Johnson for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 0:08 · GB 2 · Score 14-21
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  11. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 14:47 · GB 62 · Score 14-27
    (14:47) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short left intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at DET 48. 21-C.Woodson for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Detroit challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and t
  12. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 14:34 · DET 2 · Score 14-28
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  13. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 9:30 · GB 21 · Score 17-28
    (9:30) 4-J.Hanson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  14. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 1:47 · GB 34 · Score 20-28
    (1:47) 4-J.Hanson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  15. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 13:40 · GB 30 · Score 23-28
    (13:40) 4-J.Hanson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  16. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 11:54 · GB 6 · Score 26-28
    (11:54) 4-J.Hanson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • D. Driver (Green Bay Packers) 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 Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers on 2010-10-03?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 28-26 in Week 4, 2010.

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

Q1: Detroit Lions 0, Green Bay Packers 7; Q2: Detroit Lions 14, Green Bay Packers 14; Q3: Detroit Lions 6, Green Bay Packers 7; Q4: Detroit Lions 6, Green Bay Packers 0; Final: Detroit Lions 26, Green Bay Packers 28.

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

Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Driver (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 12:46) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (Q2 14:20) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Finley (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 10:09) Green Bay Packers touchdown — G. Jennings (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 6:52) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (Q2 0:14) Green Bay Packers touchdown — C. Woodson (Q3 14:47) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q3 9:30, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q3 1:47, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q4 13:40, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q4 11:54, 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?

S. Hill (Detroit Lions), 55.7% completion, -0.3% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +6.86 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 54.5% completion, +17.4% CPOE, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +7.35 total passing EPA.

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

D. Driver (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.82 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+4.12 EPA): (7:03) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 80-D.Driver to DET 17 for 48 yards (24-J.Wade). Penalty on DET-93-K.Vanden Bosch, Defensive Offside, declined..

Was Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. Green Bay Packers won 28-26 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Detroit Lions

Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L

Green Bay Packers

Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W