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NFL · Week 7 · October 24, 2010 · 12 min read

Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers: 2010 Week 7 Recap

Packers defeat Vikings 28–24 in Week 7

Aaron Rodgers led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 24–28 Week 7 finish.

Minnesota Vikings 24 2–4
Final 24–28
Green Bay Packers 28 4–3 Winner
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
24–28
Halftime
Minnesota Vikings 17–14 Green Bay Packers
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Game date
October 24, 2010

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • Pressley Harvin
    Pressley Harvin 3 CAR · 41 YDS · 2 TD +6.3 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Peterson 28 CAR · 131 YDS · 1 TD +3.4 Fantasy Impact
  • V.Shiancoe 3 REC · 30 YDS · 1 TD +1.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Aaron Rodgers
    Aaron Rodgers 21/37 · 310 YDS · 2 TD +7.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Justin Jones
    Justin Jones 4 REC · 107 YDS +4.7 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Lee 2 REC · 27 YDS +2.3 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 28–24 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime
Minnesota Vikings 17–14 Green Bay Packers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
Biggest EPA play
(7:55) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short left intended for 84-R.Moss INTERCEPTED by 55-D.Bish…
Game date
2010-10-24

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Minnesota Vikings 28–24 on 2010-10-24, overcoming Minnesota Vikings's 17–14 halftime lead. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +7.80 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3T
Minnesota Vikings71070024
Green Bay Packers77140028

Scoring Map

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

MINMinnesota Vikings
GBGreen Bay Packers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 5:11TD
    Brennan Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 1
    Score
    0-6

    (5:11) 32-B.Jackson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 5:07XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    0-7

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

  3. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 1:16TD
    Pressley Harvin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 17
    Score
    6-7

    (1:16) (Shotgun) 12-P.Harvin left guard for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 1:11XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    7-7

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

  5. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 14:57TD
    AQA. Quarless

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 9
    Score
    7-13

    (14:57) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 81-A.Quarless for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 14:53XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    7-14

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

  7. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 10:20TD
    APA. Peterson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 1
    Score
    13-14

    (10:20) 28-A.Peterson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 10:16XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    14-14

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

  9. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 4:04FG
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 10
    Score
    17-14

    (4:04) 8-R.Longwell 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

  10. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 8:49TD
    Gary Jennings

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 14
    Score
    17-20

    (8:49) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 85-G.Jennings for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 8:44XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    17-21

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

  12. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 7:55TD
    DBD. Bishop

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 75
    Score
    17-27

    (7:55) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short left intended for 84-R.Moss INTERCEPTED by 55-D.Bishop [98-C.Wilson] at MIN 32. 55-D.Bishop for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 7:45XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    17-28

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

  14. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 4:16TD
    Riley Moss

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 4
    Score
    23-28

    (4:16) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 84-R.Moss for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 4:12XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    24-28

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

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +7.80 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
  2. 2Pressley HarvinPressley Harvin · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +6.33 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.11 EPA/play
  3. 3Justin JonesJustin Jones · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.66 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
  4. 4A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +3.39 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
  5. 5A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.84 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
  6. 6D. Lee · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.30 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
  7. 7Gary JenningsGary Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.14 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
  8. 8Brennan JacksonBrennan Jackson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.67 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.56 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 (+7.80) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.21 EPA per play.

Aaron Rodgers's top snap (-5.18 EPA): (8:39) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left intended for 23-D.Nance INTERCEPTED by 69-J.Allen at MIN 18. 69-J.Allen to MIN 22 for 4 yards (76-C.Clifton).

Biggest single play (-7.21 EPA): B. Favre — (7:55) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short left intended for 84-R.Moss INTERCEPTED by 55-D.Bishop [98-C.Wilson] at MIN 32. 55-D.Bishop for 32 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) · 37 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · +1.5% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +7.80 total EPA
  • B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings) · 32 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -1.2% CPOE · -0.29 EPA/play · -9.33 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatMinnesota VikingsGreen Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play+0.065+0.083
Offensive success rate53.8%51.4%
Pass EPA/play-0.292+0.148
Rush EPA/play+0.290-0.103
Defensive EPA/play-0.083-0.065
Defensive success rate48.6%46.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Minnesota Vikings +0.07, Green Bay Packers +0.08) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Minnesota Vikings: +0.07 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: +0.08 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, +6.11 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, +5.16 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Brennan JacksonGreen Bay Packers — Brennan Jackson (Q1 5:11)
  • Pressley HarvinMinnesota Vikings — Pressley Harvin (Q1 1:16)
  • Green Bay Packers — A. Quarless (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q2 14:57)
  • Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (Q2 10:20)
  • Gary JenningsGreen Bay Packers — Gary Jennings (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q3 8:49)
  • Green Bay Packers — D. Bishop (Q3 7:55)
  • Riley MossMinnesota Vikings — Riley Moss (B. Favre pass) (Q3 4:16)

Field goals

  • Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell (Q2 4:04)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q1 5:11) — (5:11) 32-B.Jackson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 5:07) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 17 (Q1 1:16) — (1:16) (Shotgun) 12-P.Harvin left guard for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 1:11) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 9 (Q2 14:57) — (14:57) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 81-A.Quarless for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 14:53) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q2 10:20) — (10:20) 28-A.Peterson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 10:16) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 10 (Q2 4:04) — (4:04) 8-R.Longwell 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 14 (Q3 8:49) — (8:49) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 85-G.Jennings for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 8:44) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 75 (Q3 7:55); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 7:45) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 4 (Q3 4:16) — (4:16) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 84-R.Moss for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 4:12) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 1:12) — (1:12) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 28-A.Peterson pushed ob at GB 15 for 26 yards (38-T.Williams). [WPA +25.2% · EPA +2.34]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:28) — (:28) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass incomplete deep left to 84-R.Moss. Yard marker changed due to change of possession. [WPA -23.5% · EPA -1.95]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q3 7:55) — (7:55) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short left intended for 84-R.Moss INTERCEPTED by 55-D.Bishop [98-C.Wilson] at MIN 32. 55-D.Bishop for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -18.0% · EPA -7.21]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 1:50) — (1:50) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 84-R.Moss to GB 35 for 13 yards (36-N.Collins). [WPA +15.8% · EPA +2.72]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 8:39) — (8:39) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left intended for 23-D.Nance INTERCEPTED by 69-J.Allen at MIN 18. 69-J.Allen to MIN 22 for 4 yards (76-C.Clifton). [WPA -15.4% · EPA -5.18]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q3 7:55) — (7:55) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short left intended for 84-R.Moss INTERCEPTED by 55-D.Bishop [98-C.Wilson] at MIN 32. 55-D.Bishop for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -18.0% · EPA -7.21]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 8:39) — (8:39) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left intended for 23-D.Nance INTERCEPTED by 69-J.Allen at MIN 18. 69-J.Allen to MIN 22 for 4 yards (76-C.Clifton). [WPA -15.4% · EPA -5.18]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q3 11:56) — (11:56) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle intended for 87-B.Berrian INTERCEPTED by 50-A.Hawk [59-B.Jones] at GB 38. 50-A.Hawk pushed ob at MIN 41 for 21 yards (85-G.Camarillo). [WPA -15.0% · EPA -4.72]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 1:08) — (1:08) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right intended for 85-G.Jennings INTERCEPTED by 20-M.Williams (41-F.Walker) at MIN -7. Touchback. [WPA -13.8% · EPA -3.66]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 5:11 · MIN 1 · Score 0-6
    (5:11) 32-B.Jackson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 5:07 · MIN 2 · Score 0-7
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  3. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 1:16 · GB 17 · Score 6-7
    (1:16) (Shotgun) 12-P.Harvin left guard for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 1:11 · GB 2 · Score 7-7
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  5. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 14:57 · MIN 9 · Score 7-13
    (14:57) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 81-A.Quarless for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 14:53 · MIN 2 · Score 7-14
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  7. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 10:20 · GB 1 · Score 13-14
    (10:20) 28-A.Peterson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 10:16 · GB 2 · Score 14-14
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  9. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 4:04 · GB 10 · Score 17-14
    (4:04) 8-R.Longwell 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  10. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 8:49 · MIN 14 · Score 17-20
    (8:49) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 85-G.Jennings for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 8:44 · MIN 2 · Score 17-21
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  12. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 7:55 · GB 75 · Score 17-27
    (7:55) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short left intended for 84-R.Moss INTERCEPTED by 55-D.Bishop [98-C.Wilson] at MIN 32. 55-D.Bishop for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 7:45 · MIN 2 · Score 17-28
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  14. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 4:16 · GB 4 · Score 23-28
    (4:16) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 84-R.Moss for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 4:12 · GB 2 · Score 24-28
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

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.
  • Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers on 2010-10-24?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Minnesota Vikings 28-24 in Week 7, 2010.

What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 7, Green Bay Packers 7; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 10, Green Bay Packers 7; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 7, Green Bay Packers 14; Final: Minnesota Vikings 24, Green Bay Packers 28.

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

Green Bay Packers touchdown — B. Jackson (Q1 5:11) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — P. Harvin (Q1 1:16) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Quarless (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 14:57) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q2 10:20) Green Bay Packers touchdown — G. Jennings (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 8:49) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Bishop (Q3 7:55) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — R. Moss (B. Favre pass) (Q3 4:16) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 4:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 56.8% completion, +1.5% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +7.80 total passing EPA. B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings), 50.0% completion, -1.2% CPOE, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -9.33 total passing EPA.

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

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.80 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (-5.18 EPA): (8:39) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left intended for 23-D.Nance INTERCEPTED by 69-J.Allen at MIN 18. 69-J.Allen to MIN 22 for 4 yards (76-C.Clifton)..

Was Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Green Bay Packers won 28-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L

Green Bay Packers

Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W