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NFL · Week 12 · November 24, 2011 · 12 min read

Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions: 2011 Week 12 Recap

Packers defeat Lions 27–15 in Week 12

Aaron Rodgers led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 27–15 Week 12 finish.

Green Bay Packers 27 11–0 Winner
Final 27–15
Detroit Lions 15 7–4
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
27–15
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 7–0 Detroit Lions
Top passer
Matthew Stafford
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Game date
November 24, 2011

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Aaron Rodgers
    Aaron Rodgers 22/42 · 296 YDS · 2 TD +16.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Justin Jones
    Justin Jones 3 REC · 94 YDS · 1 TD +6.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Gary Jennings
    Gary Jennings 5 REC · 74 YDS · 1 TD +5.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • Cornelius Johnson
    Cornelius Johnson 4 REC · 49 YDS · 1 TD +2.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Kristian Williams
    Kristian Williams 4 REC · 33 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Scheffler 2 REC · 13 YDS +1.8 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 27–15 Detroit Lions
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 7–0 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Top passer
Matthew Stafford
Biggest EPA play
(5:36) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 89-J.Jones for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-33-B.McDon…
Game date
2011-11-24

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 27–15 on 2011-11-24. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +15.99 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 18 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4——T
Green Bay Packers71730027
Detroit Lions00150015

Scoring Map

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

GBGreen Bay Packers
DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 4:54TD
    Gary Jennings

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 3
    Score
    6-0

    (4:54) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 85-G.Jennings for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 4:51XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    7-0

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

  3. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 9:12TD
    JKJ. Kuhn

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 1
    Score
    13-0

    (9:12) 30-J.Kuhn right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 9:06XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    14-0

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

  5. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 5:36TD
    Justin Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 65
    Score
    20-0

    (5:36) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 89-J.Jones for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-33-B.McDonald was injured during the play.

  6. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 5:25XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    21-0

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

  7. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 1:14FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 17
    Score
    24-0

    (1:14) 2-M.Crosby 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  8. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 13:17TD
    Kristian Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 16
    Score
    24-6

    (13:17) (Shotgun) 34-K.Williams up the middle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 13:11Safety
    Matthew Stafford

    Points+2

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    24-8

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-M.Stafford pass to 16-T.Young is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  10. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 2:46FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 13
    Score
    27-8

    (2:46) 2-M.Crosby 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  11. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 0:16TD
    Cornelius Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 3
    Score
    27-14

    (:16) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 0:11XP
    Jake Hanson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    27-15

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

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +15.99 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  2. 2Justin JonesJustin Jones · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.42 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
  3. 3Gary JenningsGary Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.82 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
  4. 4D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.76 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.88 EPA/play
  5. 5Cornelius JohnsonCornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.67 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  6. 6Kristian WilliamsKristian Williams · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.25 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
  7. 7Kristian WilliamsKristian Williams · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +1.98 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
  8. 8T. Scheffler · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.75 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.88 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 (+15.99) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.

Aaron Rodgers's top snap (+5.78 EPA): (5:36) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 89-J.Jones for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-33-B.McDonald was injured during the play.

Quarterback report card

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

  • Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 53 dropbacks · 60.4% completion · -1.4% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -8.57 total EPA
  • Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 42 dropbacks · 52.4% completion · +2.1% CPOE · +0.38 EPA/play · +15.99 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatGreen Bay PackersDetroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play+0.119-0.094
Offensive success rate44.2%50.0%
Pass EPA/play+0.381-0.162
Rush EPA/play-0.175+0.166
Defensive EPA/play+0.094-0.119
Defensive success rate50.0%55.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Green Bay Packers: +0.12 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: -0.09 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: 11 drives, -8.05 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, +9.14 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Gary JenningsGreen Bay Packers — Gary Jennings (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q2 4:54)
  • Green Bay Packers — J. Kuhn (Q3 9:12)
  • Justin JonesGreen Bay Packers — Justin Jones (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q3 5:36)
  • Kristian WilliamsDetroit Lions — Kristian Williams (Q4 13:17)
  • Cornelius JohnsonDetroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q4 0:16)

Field goals

  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q3 1:14)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q4 2:46)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 3 (Q2 4:54) — (4:54) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 85-G.Jennings for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 4:51) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 17–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q3 9:12) — (9:12) 30-J.Kuhn right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 9:06) — 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 65 (Q3 5:36) — (5:36) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 89-J.Jones for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-33-B.McDonald was injured during the play.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 5:25) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 17 (Q3 1:14) — (1:14) 2-M.Crosby 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 15–3. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 16 (Q4 13:17) — (13:17) (Shotgun) 34-K.Williams up the middle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions registered a safety from the GB 2 (Q4 13:11) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-M.Stafford pass to 16-T.Young is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 13 (Q4 2:46) — (2:46) 2-M.Crosby 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q4 0:16) — (:16) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 0:11) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Detroit Lions (Q2 5:40) — (5:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 87-B.Pettigrew INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Matthews (79-R.Pickett) at DET 20. 52-C.Matthews to DET 13 for 7 yards (87-B.Pettigrew). [WPA -14.4% · EPA -5.16]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 1:07) — (1:07) 4-J.Hanson 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham. [WPA -8.6% · EPA -3.16]
  • Detroit Lions (Q3 5:43) — (5:43) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 87-B.Pettigrew INTERCEPTED by 49-R.Francois at GB 34. 49-R.Francois to GB 35 for 1 yard (77-G.Cherilus). [WPA -7.0% · EPA -4.37]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 4:04) — (4:04) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson to DET 47 for 23 yards (42-M.Burnett) [93-E.Walden]. [WPA +6.6% · EPA +2.26]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 7:26) — (7:26) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 89-J.Jones to DET 47 for 13 yards (42-A.Spievey). PENALTY on DET-93-K.Vanden Bosch, Illegal Use of Hands, 5 yards, enforced at GB 40 - No Play. [WPA +6.5% · EPA +1.78]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 5:36) — (5:36) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 89-J.Jones for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-33-B.McDonald was injured during the play. [WPA +2.9% · EPA +5.78]
  • Detroit Lions (Q3 4:56) — (4:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 87-B.Pettigrew INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at DET 33. 21-C.Woodson to DET 33 for no gain (28-M.Morris). [WPA -1.3% · EPA -5.25]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 5:40) — (5:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 87-B.Pettigrew INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Matthews (79-R.Pickett) at DET 20. 52-C.Matthews to DET 13 for 7 yards (87-B.Pettigrew). [WPA -14.4% · EPA -5.16]
  • Detroit Lions (Q3 5:43) — (5:43) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 87-B.Pettigrew INTERCEPTED by 49-R.Francois at GB 34. 49-R.Francois to GB 35 for 1 yard (77-G.Cherilus). [WPA -7.0% · EPA -4.37]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 4:54 · DET 3 · Score 6-0
    (4:54) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 85-G.Jennings for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 4:51 · DET 2 · Score 7-0
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  3. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 9:12 · DET 1 · Score 13-0
    (9:12) 30-J.Kuhn right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 9:06 · DET 2 · Score 14-0
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  5. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 5:36 · DET 65 · Score 20-0
    (5:36) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 89-J.Jones for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-33-B.McDonald was injured during the play.
  6. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 5:25 · DET 2 · Score 21-0
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  7. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 1:14 · DET 17 · Score 24-0
    (1:14) 2-M.Crosby 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  8. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 13:17 · GB 16 · Score 24-6
    (13:17) (Shotgun) 34-K.Williams up the middle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Detroit Lions Safety (+2) — Q4 13:11 · GB 2 · Score 24-8
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-M.Stafford pass to 16-T.Young is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  10. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 2:46 · DET 13 · Score 27-8
    (2:46) 2-M.Crosby 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  11. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 0:16 · GB 3 · Score 27-14
    (:16) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 0:11 · GB 2 · Score 27-15
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions on 2011-11-24?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 27-15 in Week 12, 2011.

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

Q2: Green Bay Packers 7, Detroit Lions 0; Q3: Green Bay Packers 17, Detroit Lions 0; Q4: Green Bay Packers 3, Detroit Lions 15; Final: Green Bay Packers 27, Detroit Lions 15.

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

Green Bay Packers touchdown — G. Jennings (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 4:54) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Kuhn (Q3 9:12) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Jones (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 5:36) Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Williams (Q4 13:17) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 0:16) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 1:14, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 2:46, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?

Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 60.4% completion, -1.4% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -8.57 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 52.4% completion, +2.1% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +15.99 total passing EPA.

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

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.99 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (+5.78 EPA): (5:36) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 89-J.Jones for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-33-B.McDonald was injured during the play..

Season records after this game

Green Bay Packers

Entered 10-0 Now 11-0 W

Detroit Lions

Entered 7-3 Now 7-4 L

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