Quick answer
- Winner
- Green Bay Packers
- Final score
- Green Bay Packers 49–23 Denver Broncos
- Halftime
- Denver Broncos 17–28 Green Bay Packers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Aaron Rodgers
- Top passer
- Aaron Rodgers
- Biggest EPA play
- (:57) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short left intended for 87-E.Decker INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woo…
- Game date
- 2011-10-02
Game summary
The Green Bay Packers beat the Denver Broncos 49–23 on 2011-10-02. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +28.09 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 23 | |
| 14 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 49 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +28.09 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play - 2
Gary Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +10.70 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play - 3
Jack Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.07 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play - 4
B. Lloyd · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.15 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play - 5
W. McGahee · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +2.82 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play - 6
Randall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.40 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play - 7
D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.23 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play - 8

Malik Willis · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.93 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.93 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 (+28.09) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 50 counted snaps, they averaged +0.56 EPA per play.
Aaron Rodgers's top snap (+4.90 EPA): (3:26) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 18-R.Cobb to DEN 31 for 61 yards (20-B.Dawkins).
Biggest single play (-6.75 EPA): K. Orton — (:57) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short left intended for 87-E.Decker INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at DEN 30. 21-C.Woodson for 30 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 Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 50 dropbacks · 58.0% completion · +18.5% CPOE · +0.56 EPA/play · +28.09 total EPA
K. Orton (Denver Broncos) · 36 dropbacks · 61.1% completion · +10.4% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.53 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.010 | +0.274 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.9% | 53.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.042 | +0.487 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.012 | -0.175 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.274 | +0.010 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.5% | 52.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.27 vs -0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: -0.01 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: +0.27 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 12 drives, -0.73 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, +23.57 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Green Bay Packers — Jack Nelson (Aaron Rodgers pass) 
Green Bay Packers — Craig Woodson 
Green Bay Packers — Aaron Rodgers
Denver Broncos — E. Decker (K. Orton pass)
Denver Broncos — E. Decker (K. Orton pass)
Green Bay Packers — Gary Jennings (Aaron Rodgers pass) 
Green Bay Packers — Aaron Rodgers 
Green Bay Packers — Justin Jones (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Green Bay Packers — D. Driver (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Denver Broncos — D. Fells (K. Orton pass)
Field goals
Denver Broncos — Matt Prater
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the GB 9 (Q1 5:26) — (5:26) 5-M.Prater 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DEN 50 (Q1 2:15) — (2:15) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 2:08) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 74 (Q1 0:57); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 0:50) — 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. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DEN 11 (Q2 12:24) — (12:24) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles right tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. GB-80-D.Driver was injured during the play.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 12:18) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the GB 5 (Q2 10:32) — (10:32) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short left to 87-E.Decker for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 10:27) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the GB 33 (Q2 3:27) — (3:27) 8-K.Orton pass deep left to 87-E.Decker for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-C.Matthews].; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 3:21) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DEN 17 (Q2 0:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 85-G.Jennings for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 0:24) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DEN 8 (Q3 8:33); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 8:26) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DEN 16 (Q3 1:16) — (1:16) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 89-J.Jones for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 1:12) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–6. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DEN 8 (Q4 7:50) — (7:50) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 80-D.Driver for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 7:46) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the GB 7 (Q4 3:07) — (3:07) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short right to 86-D.Fells for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 2:15) — (2:15) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 0:57) — (:57) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short left intended for 87-E.Decker INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at DEN 30. 21-C.Woodson for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 13:16) — (13:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 85-G.Jennings to DEN 21 for 43 yards (29-J.Wilhite).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 7:50) — (7:50) 23-W.McGahee right tackle pushed ob at GB 16 for 28 yards (42-M.Burnett).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 11:55) — (11:55) 44-J.Starks right end to DEN 13 for -1 yards (20-B.Dawkins).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 0:57) — (:57) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short left intended for 87-E.Decker INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at DEN 30. 21-C.Woodson for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 12:13) — (12:13) 75-C.Clark reported in as eligible. 8-K.Orton pass deep left intended for 84-B.Lloyd INTERCEPTED by 37-S.Shields at GB -6. 37-S.Shields ran ob at DEN 46 for 60 yards (23-W.McGahee).
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 3:26) — (3:26) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 18-R.Cobb to DEN 31 for 61 yards (20-B.Dawkins).
- Denver Broncos (Q4 3:07) — (3:07) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short right to 86-D.Fells for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 5:26 · GB 9 · Score 3-0
(5:26) 5-M.Prater 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 2:15 · DEN 50 · Score 3-6
(2:15) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 2:08 · DEN 2 · Score 3-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 0:57 · GB 74 · Score 3-13
(:57) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short left intended for 87-E.Decker INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at DEN 30. 21-C.Woodson for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 0:50 · DEN 2 · Score 3-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 12:24 · DEN 11 · Score 3-20
(12:24) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles right tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. GB-80-D.Driver was injured during the play.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 12:18 · DEN 2 · Score 3-21
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 10:32 · GB 5 · Score 9-21
(10:32) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short left to 87-E.Decker for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 10:27 · GB 2 · Score 10-21
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 3:27 · GB 33 · Score 16-21
(3:27) 8-K.Orton pass deep left to 87-E.Decker for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-C.Matthews].
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 3:21 · GB 2 · Score 17-21
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 0:27 · DEN 17 · Score 17-27
(:27) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 85-G.Jennings for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 0:24 · DEN 2 · Score 17-28
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 8:33 · DEN 8 · Score 17-34
(8:33) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles right end to DEN 1 for 7 yards (52-W.Woodyard). Green Bay challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scramb
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 8:26 · DEN 2 · Score 17-35
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 1:16 · DEN 16 · Score 17-41
(1:16) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 89-J.Jones for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 1:12 · DEN 2 · Score 17-42
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 7:50 · DEN 8 · Score 17-48
(7:50) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 80-D.Driver for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 7:46 · DEN 2 · Score 17-49
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 3:07 · GB 7 · Score 23-49
(3:07) (Shotgun) 8-K.Orton pass short right to 86-D.Fells for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
- Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- K. Orton (DEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Green Bay Packers on 2011-10-02?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Denver Broncos 49-23 in Week 4, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Denver Broncos 3, Green Bay Packers 14; Q2: Denver Broncos 14, Green Bay Packers 14; Q3: Denver Broncos 0, Green Bay Packers 14; Q4: Denver Broncos 6, Green Bay Packers 7; Final: Denver Broncos 23, Green Bay Packers 49.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Green Bay Packers?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 2:15) Green Bay Packers touchdown — C. Woodson (Q1 0:57) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Rodgers (Q2 12:24) Denver Broncos touchdown — E. Decker (K. Orton pass) (Q2 10:32) Denver Broncos touchdown — E. Decker (K. Orton pass) (Q2 3:27) Green Bay Packers touchdown — G. Jennings (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 0:27) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Rodgers (Q3 8:33) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Jones (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 1:16) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Driver (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 7:50) Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Fells (K. Orton pass) (Q4 3:07) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q1 5:26, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Green Bay Packers?
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 58.0% completion, +18.5% CPOE, +0.56 EPA per dropback, +28.09 total passing EPA. K. Orton (Denver Broncos), 61.1% completion, +10.4% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.53 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Green Bay Packers?
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +28.09 total EPA on Passing plays. across 50 snaps. Their top snap (+4.90 EPA): (3:26) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 18-R.Cobb to DEN 31 for 61 yards (20-B.Dawkins)..
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
Green Bay Packers
Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W