Quick answer
- Winner
- Green Bay Packers
- Final score
- Green Bay Packers 45–41 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 19–24 Green Bay Packers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Flynn
- Top passer
- Matthew Stafford
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:13) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short middle to 25-R.Grant for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-D.…
- Game date
- 2012-01-01
Game summary
The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 45–41 on 2012-01-01. M. Flynn posted a game-high +19.95 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Lions | 9 | 10 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 41 |
 Green Bay Packers | 10 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 45 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DETDetroit Lions(13:05) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 16-T.Young for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
4-J.Hanson kicks 64 yards from DET 35 to GB 1. 22-P.Lee tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY. The Replay Assistant challenged the safety ruling, and the play was Upheld.
(5:58) 2-M.Crosby 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(:21) 10-M.Flynn pass short right to 87-J.Nelson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(8:24) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 81-C.Johnson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
(8:13) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short middle to 25-R.Grant for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-D.Levy]. PENALTY on GB-25-R.Grant, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(5:57) 4-J.Hanson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
(3:43) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass deep left to 87-J.Nelson for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-96-A.Fluellen, Defensive Offside, declined. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(6:44) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 16-T.Young for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
(4:41) 10-M.Flynn pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-N.Fairley].
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(2:13) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 30-K.Smith for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-M.Stafford pass to 85-T.Scheffler is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(8:18) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short middle to 80-D.Driver for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(2:44) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 85-T.Scheffler for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
(1:13) 10-M.Flynn pass short right to 88-J.Finley for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
GBGreen Bay PackersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 13:05TD TYT. YoungPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 8
- Score
- 6-0
(13:05) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 16-T.Young for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 13:00XP Points+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 7-0
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 13:00Safety Points+2
- Yard line
- DET 35
- Score
- 9-0
4-J.Hanson kicks 64 yards from DET 35 to GB 1. 22-P.Lee tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY. The Replay Assistant challenged the safety ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 5:58FG Maxx CrosbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 4
- Score
- 9-3
(5:58) 2-M.Crosby 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 0:21TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 7
- Score
- 9-9
(:21) 10-M.Flynn pass short right to 87-J.Nelson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 0:16XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 9-10
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 8:24TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 13
- Score
- 15-10
(8:24) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 81-C.Johnson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 8:18XP Points+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 16-10
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 8:13TD Richie GrantPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 80
- Score
- 16-16
(8:13) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short middle to 25-R.Grant for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-D.Levy]. PENALTY on GB-25-R.Grant, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 8:00XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 16-17
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 5:57FG Points+3
- Yard line
- GB 11
- Score
- 19-17
(5:57) 4-J.Hanson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 3:43TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 36
- Score
- 19-23
(3:43) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass deep left to 87-J.Nelson for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-96-A.Fluellen, Defensive Offside, declined. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 3:37XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 19-24
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 6:44TD TYT. YoungPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 25-24
(6:44) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 16-T.Young for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 6:39XP Points+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 26-24
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 4:41TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 58
- Score
- 26-30
(4:41) 10-M.Flynn pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-N.Fairley].
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 4:32XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 26-31
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 2:13TD Kobe SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 5
- Score
- 32-31
(2:13) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 30-K.Smith for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 2:07Safety Matthew StaffordPoints+2
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 34-31
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-M.Stafford pass to 85-T.Scheffler is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 8:18TD DDD. DriverPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 35
- Score
- 34-37
(8:18) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short middle to 80-D.Driver for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 8:10XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 34-38
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 2:44TD TST. SchefflerPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 12
- Score
- 40-38
(2:44) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 85-T.Scheffler for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 2:39XP Points+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 41-38
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 1:13TD JFJ. FinleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 4
- Score
- 41-44
(1:13) 10-M.Flynn pass short right to 88-J.Finley for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 1:10XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 41-45
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Flynn · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +19.95 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 2Matthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +17.24 total EPA · 64 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 3Cornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +14.90 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 4T. Scheffler · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +8.42 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
- 5J. Finley · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +7.68 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 6Jack Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.20 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 7Richie Grant · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.30 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play
- 8D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.68 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.17 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
M. Flynn — GB · Passing
M. Flynn posted the highest total EPA (+19.95) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 50 counted snaps, they averaged +0.40 EPA per play.
M. Flynn's top snap (+6.62 EPA): (8:13) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short middle to 25-R.Grant for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-D.Levy]. PENALTY on GB-25-R.Grant, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
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 Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 64 dropbacks · 56.2% completion · +3.1% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +17.24 total EPA
- M. Flynn (Green Bay Packers) · 50 dropbacks · 62.0% completion · +7.9% CPOE · +0.40 EPA/play · +19.95 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.131 | +0.160 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.5% | 50.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.269 | +0.399 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.041 | -0.093 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.160 | -0.131 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.5% | 49.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Detroit Lions +0.13, Green Bay Packers +0.16) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: +0.13 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: +0.16 EPA/play (87th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 15 drives, +13.51 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 16 drives, +15.54 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — T. Young (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Jack Nelson (M. Flynn pass)
- Detroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Richie Grant (M. Flynn pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Jack Nelson (M. Flynn pass)
- Detroit Lions — T. Young (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Jack Nelson (M. Flynn pass)
- Detroit Lions — Kobe Smith (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Green Bay Packers — D. Driver (M. Flynn pass)
- Detroit Lions — T. Scheffler (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Green Bay Packers — J. Finley (M. Flynn pass)
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–9. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 8 (Q1 13:05) — (13:05) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 16-T.Young for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 13:00) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.; Detroit Lions registered a safety from the DET 35 (Q1 13:00); Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 4 (Q1 5:58) — (5:58) 2-M.Crosby 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 7 (Q1 0:21) — (:21) 10-M.Flynn pass short right to 87-J.Nelson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 0:16) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–10. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 13 (Q2 8:24) — (8:24) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 81-C.Johnson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 8:18) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 80 (Q2 8:13); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 8:00) — 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 11 (Q2 5:57) — (5:57) 4-J.Hanson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 36 (Q2 3:43); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 3:37) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 15–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 2 (Q3 6:44) — (6:44) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 16-T.Young for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 6:39) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 58 (Q3 4:41) — (4:41) 10-M.Flynn pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-N.Fairley].; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 4:32) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 5 (Q3 2:13) — (2:13) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 30-K.Smith for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions registered a safety from the GB 2 (Q3 2:07) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-M.Stafford pass to 85-T.Scheffler is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 35 (Q4 8:18) — (8:18) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short middle to 80-D.Driver for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 8:10) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 12 (Q4 2:44) — (2:44) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 85-T.Scheffler for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 2:39) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 4 (Q4 1:13) — (1:13) 10-M.Flynn pass short right to 88-J.Finley for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 1:10) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 0:33) — (:33) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left intended for 13-N.Burleson INTERCEPTED by 37-S.Shields at GB 20. 37-S.Shields to GB 22 for 2 yards (13-N.Burleson).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 1:25) — (1:25) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass deep right to 89-J.Jones pushed ob at DET 6 for 40 yards (23-C.Houston).
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 7:28) — (7:28) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short left intended for 87-J.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 27-A.Smith at DET 32. 27-A.Smith to GB 38 for 30 yards (88-J.Finley).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 8:18) — (8:18) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short middle to 80-D.Driver for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 4:41) — (4:41) 10-M.Flynn pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-N.Fairley].
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 8:13) — (8:13) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short middle to 25-R.Grant for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-D.Levy]. PENALTY on GB-25-R.Grant, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 7:28) — (7:28) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short left intended for 87-J.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 27-A.Smith at DET 32. 27-A.Smith to GB 38 for 30 yards (88-J.Finley).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 4:27) — (4:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 30-K.Smith to GB 36 for 3 yards (55-D.Bishop). FUMBLES (55-D.Bishop), RECOVERED by GB-42-M.Burnett at GB 37. 42-M.Burnett to DET 48 for 15
- Detroit Lions (Q3 11:44) — (11:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 13-N.Burleson INTERCEPTED by 24-J.Bush [55-D.Bishop] at GB 13. 24-J.Bush to GB 17 for 4 yards (87-B.Pettigrew).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 13:05 · GB 8 · Score 6-0
(13:05) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 16-T.Young for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 13:00 · GB 2 · Score 7-0
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham. - Detroit Lions Safety (+2) — Q1 13:00 · DET 35 · Score 9-0
4-J.Hanson kicks 64 yards from DET 35 to GB 1. 22-P.Lee tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY. The Replay Assistant challenged the safety ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 5:58 · DET 4 · Score 9-3
(5:58) 2-M.Crosby 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 0:21 · DET 7 · Score 9-9
(:21) 10-M.Flynn pass short right to 87-J.Nelson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 0:16 · DET 2 · Score 9-10
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 8:24 · GB 13 · Score 15-10
(8:24) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 81-C.Johnson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 8:18 · GB 2 · Score 16-10
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 8:13 · DET 80 · Score 16-16
(8:13) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short middle to 25-R.Grant for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-D.Levy]. PENALTY on GB-25-R.Grant, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 8:00 · DET 2 · Score 16-17
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 5:57 · GB 11 · Score 19-17
(5:57) 4-J.Hanson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 3:43 · DET 36 · Score 19-23
(3:43) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass deep left to 87-J.Nelson for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-96-A.Fluellen, Defensive Offside, declined. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 3:37 · DET 2 · Score 19-24
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 6:44 · GB 2 · Score 25-24
(6:44) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 16-T.Young for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 6:39 · GB 2 · Score 26-24
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 4:41 · DET 58 · Score 26-30
(4:41) 10-M.Flynn pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-N.Fairley]. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 4:32 · DET 2 · Score 26-31
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 2:13 · GB 5 · Score 32-31
(2:13) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 30-K.Smith for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions Safety (+2) — Q3 2:07 · GB 2 · Score 34-31
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-M.Stafford pass to 85-T.Scheffler is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 8:18 · DET 35 · Score 34-37
(8:18) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short middle to 80-D.Driver for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 8:10 · DET 2 · Score 34-38
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 2:44 · GB 12 · Score 40-38
(2:44) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 85-T.Scheffler for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 2:39 · GB 2 · Score 41-38
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-B.Graham. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 1:13 · DET 4 · Score 41-44
(1:13) 10-M.Flynn pass short right to 88-J.Finley for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 1:10 · DET 2 · Score 41-45
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
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.
- M. Flynn (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Matthew Stafford (DET) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers on 2012-01-01?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 45-41 in Week 17, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Detroit Lions 9, Green Bay Packers 10; Q2: Detroit Lions 10, Green Bay Packers 14; Q3: Detroit Lions 15, Green Bay Packers 7; Q4: Detroit Lions 7, Green Bay Packers 14; Final: Detroit Lions 41, Green Bay Packers 45.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?
Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Young (M. Stafford pass) (Q1 13:05) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (M. Flynn pass) (Q1 0:21) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 8:24) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Grant (M. Flynn pass) (Q2 8:13) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (M. Flynn pass) (Q2 3:43) Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Young (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 6:44) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (M. Flynn pass) (Q3 4:41) Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Smith (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 2:13) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Driver (M. Flynn pass) (Q4 8:18) Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Scheffler (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 2:44) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Finley (M. Flynn pass) (Q4 1:13) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q1 5:58, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q2 5:57, 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?
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 56.2% completion, +3.1% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +17.24 total passing EPA. M. Flynn (Green Bay Packers), 62.0% completion, +7.9% CPOE, +0.40 EPA per dropback, +19.95 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?
M. Flynn (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.95 total EPA on Passing plays. across 50 snaps. Their top snap (+6.62 EPA): (8:13) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short middle to 25-R.Grant for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-D.Levy]. PENALTY on GB-25-R.Grant, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Was Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Green Bay Packers won 45-41 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 10-5 Now 10-6 L
Green Bay Packers
Entered 14-1 Now 15-1 W
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