Quick answer
- Winner
- Green Bay Packers
- Final score
- Green Bay Packers 42–34 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 17–28 Green Bay Packers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Aaron Rodgers
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- 6-T.Morstead kicks 73 yards from NO 35 to GB -8. 18-R.Cobb for 108 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2011-09-08
Game summary
The Green Bay Packers beat the New Orleans Saints 42–34 on 2011-09-08. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +19.56 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 34 | |
| 21 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 42 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +19.56 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play - 2
D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +15.24 total EPA · 55 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play - 3
Gary Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +10.10 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play - 4
Darrell Henderson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +8.78 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play - 5
Jack Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.00 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play - 6
Jimmy Graham · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.21 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play - 7
R. Meachem · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.21 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play - 8
J. Finley · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.12 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.03 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 (+19.56) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.50 EPA per play.
Aaron Rodgers's top snap (+3.29 EPA): (:19) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+6.17 EPA): Thomas Morstead — 6-T.Morstead kicks 73 yards from NO 35 to GB -8. 18-R.Cobb for 108 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
D. Brees led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 55 dropbacks · 58.2% completion · +3.7% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +15.24 total EPA
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 39 dropbacks · 69.2% completion · +17.6% CPOE · +0.50 EPA/play · +19.56 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.187 | +0.254 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.1% | 53.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.277 | +0.502 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.113 | +0.118 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.254 | -0.187 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.5% | 48.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.25 vs +0.19), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.19 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: +0.25 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, +21.88 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, +17.23 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Green Bay Packers — Gary Jennings (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Green Bay Packers — Jack Nelson (Aaron Rodgers pass)
New Orleans Saints — R. Meachem (D. Brees pass)
Green Bay Packers — Randall Cobb (Aaron Rodgers pass)
New Orleans Saints — D. Sproles
Green Bay Packers — J. Starks
Green Bay Packers — Randall Cobb
New Orleans Saints — Darrell Henderson (D. Brees pass)
Green Bay Packers — J. Kuhn
New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Graham (D. Brees pass)
Field goals
New Orleans Saints — J. Kasay
New Orleans Saints — J. Kasay
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 21–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the NO 7 (Q1 10:12) — (10:12) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 85-G.Jennings for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 10:08) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the NO 3 (Q1 6:29) — (6:29) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 87-J.Nelson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 6:24) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the GB 31 (Q1 3:37) — (3:37) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 17-R.Meachem for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 3:31) — 2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the NO 32 (Q1 0:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 0:11) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–7. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the GB 12 (Q2 9:44) — (9:44) 2-J.Kasay 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 80 (Q2 8:55) — (8:55) 8-T.Masthay punts 52 yards to NO 28, Center-61-B.Goode. 43-D.Sproles for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 8:37) — 2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the NO 17 (Q2 2:05) — (2:05) 44-J.Starks left end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 1:59) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–7. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the GB 20 (Q3 8:45) — (8:45) 2-J.Kasay 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the NO 35 (Q3 8:40) — 6-T.Morstead kicks 73 yards from NO 35 to GB -8. 18-R.Cobb for 108 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 8:26) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the GB 29 (Q3 7:00) — (7:00) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 19-D.Henderson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 6:54) — 2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q4 11:52) — (11:52) 30-J.Kuhn up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 11:50) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the GB 5 (Q4 2:20) — (2:20) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 2:15) — 2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 8:55) — (8:55) 8-T.Masthay punts 52 yards to NO 28, Center-61-B.Goode. 43-D.Sproles for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 0:00) — (:00) 71-C.Brown reported in as eligible. 28-M.Ingram right guard to GB 1 for no gain (52-C.Matthews; 42-M.Burnett).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 9:37) — (9:37) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston to NO 35 for 12 yards (36-N.Collins). FUMBLES (36-N.Collins), RECOVERED by GB-38-T.Williams at NO 36. 38-T.Williams to NO 36 for no gain (5
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 12:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 87-J.Nelson to NO 13 for 36 yards (21-P.Robinson).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 3:37) — (3:37) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 17-R.Meachem for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 8:40) — 6-T.Morstead kicks 73 yards from NO 35 to GB -8. 18-R.Cobb for 108 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 8:55) — (8:55) 8-T.Masthay punts 52 yards to NO 28, Center-61-B.Goode. 43-D.Sproles for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 3:37) — (3:37) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 17-R.Meachem for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 0:00) — (:00) 71-C.Brown reported in as eligible. 28-M.Ingram right guard to GB 1 for no gain (52-C.Matthews; 42-M.Burnett).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 10:12 · NO 7 · Score 0-6
(10:12) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 85-G.Jennings for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 10:08 · NO 2 · Score 0-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 6:29 · NO 3 · Score 0-13
(6:29) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 87-J.Nelson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 6:24 · NO 2 · Score 0-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 3:37 · GB 31 · Score 6-14
(3:37) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 17-R.Meachem for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 3:31 · GB 2 · Score 7-14
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 0:19 · NO 32 · Score 7-20
(:19) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 0:11 · NO 2 · Score 7-21
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 9:44 · GB 12 · Score 10-21
(9:44) 2-J.Kasay 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 8:55 · NO 80 · Score 16-21
(8:55) 8-T.Masthay punts 52 yards to NO 28, Center-61-B.Goode. 43-D.Sproles for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 8:37 · GB 2 · Score 17-21
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 2:05 · NO 17 · Score 17-27
(2:05) 44-J.Starks left end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 1:59 · NO 2 · Score 17-28
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 8:45 · GB 20 · Score 20-28
(8:45) 2-J.Kasay 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 8:40 · NO 35 · Score 20-34
6-T.Morstead kicks 73 yards from NO 35 to GB -8. 18-R.Cobb for 108 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 8:26 · NO 2 · Score 20-35
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 7:00 · GB 29 · Score 26-35
(7:00) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 19-D.Henderson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 6:54 · GB 2 · Score 27-35
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 11:52 · NO 1 · Score 27-41
(11:52) 30-J.Kuhn up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 11:50 · NO 2 · Score 27-42
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 2:20 · GB 5 · Score 33-42
(2:20) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 2:15 · GB 2 · Score 34-42
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
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.
- D. Brees (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Green Bay Packers on 2011-09-08?
The Green Bay Packers beat the New Orleans Saints 42-34 in Week 1, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 7, Green Bay Packers 21; Q2: New Orleans Saints 10, Green Bay Packers 7; Q3: New Orleans Saints 10, Green Bay Packers 7; Q4: New Orleans Saints 7, Green Bay Packers 7; Final: New Orleans Saints 34, Green Bay Packers 42.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Green Bay Packers?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — G. Jennings (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 10:12) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 6:29) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Meachem (D. Brees pass) (Q1 3:37) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Cobb (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 0:19) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Sproles (Q2 8:55) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Starks (Q2 2:05) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Cobb (Q3 8:40) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Henderson (D. Brees pass) (Q3 7:00) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Kuhn (Q4 11:52) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Graham (D. Brees pass) (Q4 2:20) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 9:44, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Kasay (Q3 8:45, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Green Bay Packers?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 58.2% completion, +3.7% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +15.24 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 69.2% completion, +17.6% CPOE, +0.50 EPA per dropback, +19.56 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Green Bay Packers?
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.56 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (+3.29 EPA): (:19) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Now 0-1 L
Green Bay Packers
Now 1-0 W