Quick answer
- Winner
- Green Bay Packers
- Final score
- Green Bay Packers 31–17 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Arizona Cardinals 7–21 Green Bay Packers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Aaron Rodgers
- Top passer
- J. Skelton
- Biggest EPA play
- (:07) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 83-T.Crabtree for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2012-11-04
Game summary
The Green Bay Packers beat the Arizona Cardinals 31–17 on 2012-11-04. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +9.06 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 Green Bay Packers | 7 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ARIArizona Cardinals
(5:36) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 18-R.Cobb for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. PENALTY on ARI-21-P.Peterson, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(13:32) 76-N.Potter reported in as eligible. 36-L.Stephens-Howling right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
(7:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 18-R.Cobb for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(2:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 89-Ja.Jones for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(13:16) 2-M.Crosby 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(8:30) (Shotgun) 19-J.Skelton pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
(:53) 3-J.Feely 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
(:07) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 83-T.Crabtree for 72 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.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 5:36TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 13
- Score
- 0-6
(5:36) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 18-R.Cobb for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 5:31XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 0-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. PENALTY on ARI-21-P.Peterson, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 13:32TD LSL. Stephens-HowlingPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 1
- Score
- 6-7
(13:32) 76-N.Potter reported in as eligible. 36-L.Stephens-Howling right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 13:26XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 7-7
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 7:50TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 21
- Score
- 7-13
(7:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 18-R.Cobb for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 7:44XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 7-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 2:00TD Aaron RodgersPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 28
- Score
- 7-20
(2:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 89-Ja.Jones for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 1:54XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 7-21
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 13:16FG Maxx CrosbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 7-24
(13:16) 2-M.Crosby 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 8:30TD LFL. FitzgeraldPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 31
- Score
- 13-24
(8:30) (Shotgun) 19-J.Skelton pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 8:21XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 14-24
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 0:53FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 17-24
(:53) 3-J.Feely 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 0:07TD TCT. CrabtreePoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 72
- Score
- 17-30
(:07) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 83-T.Crabtree for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 0:00XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 17-31
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).
- 1Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +9.06 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 2T. Crabtree · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.60 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.80 EPA/play
- 3M. Floyd · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.96 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 4Ja. Jones · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.57 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 5A. Roberts · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 6L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.42 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 7Randall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +1.10 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 8D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.00 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.50 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 (+9.06) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.25 EPA per play.
Aaron Rodgers's top snap (+5.94 EPA): (:07) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 83-T.Crabtree for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J. Skelton led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Skelton (Arizona Cardinals) · 48 dropbacks · 47.9% completion · -10.3% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -1.17 total EPA
- Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 36 dropbacks · 38.9% completion · -12.8% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +9.06 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.082 | +0.059 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.7% | 45.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.024 | +0.252 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.209 | -0.078 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.059 | +0.082 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.9% | 59.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.08 EPA/play (29th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: +0.06 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 13 drives, -7.08 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 15 drives, +5.39 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 — Randall Cobb (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Stephens-Howling
- Green Bay Packers — Randall Cobb (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Aaron Rodgers
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (J. Skelton pass)
- Green Bay Packers — T. Crabtree (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ARI 13 (Q1 5:36) — (5:36) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 18-R.Cobb for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 5:31).
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q2 13:32) — (13:32) 76-N.Potter reported in as eligible. 36-L.Stephens-Howling right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 13:26) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ARI 21 (Q2 7:50) — (7:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 18-R.Cobb for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 7:44) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ARI 28 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 89-Ja.Jones for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 1:54) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the ARI 15 (Q3 13:16) — (13:16) 2-M.Crosby 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the GB 31 (Q3 8:30) — (8:30) (Shotgun) 19-J.Skelton pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 8:21) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the GB 2 (Q3 0:53) — (:53) 3-J.Feely 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ARI 72 (Q3 0:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 83-T.Crabtree for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 0:00) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 0:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 83-T.Crabtree for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 12:15) — (12:15) 2-M.Crosby 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right intended for 18-R.Cobb INTERCEPTED by 22-W.Gay at GB 49. 22-W.Gay pushed ob at GB 43 for 6 yards (80-D.Driver). The Replay Assistant challenged the pass
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 14:53) — (14:53) 19-J.Skelton pass deep middle to 12-A.Roberts to GB 3 for 40 yards (29-C.Hayward).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 1:36) — (1:36) 36-L.Stephens-Howling right guard to GB 2 for no gain (76-M.Daniels, 50-A.Hawk).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 0:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 83-T.Crabtree for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 8-T.Masthay punts 36 yards to ARI 10, Center-61-B.Goode. 21-P.Peterson MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by GB-24-J.Bush at ARI 2. The Replay Assistant challenged the kick touched ruling, and the play was
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 14:03) — (14:03) 19-J.Skelton pass short right intended for 84-R.Housler INTERCEPTED by 93-E.Walden (29-C.Hayward) at ARI 19. 93-E.Walden to ARI 17 for 2 yards (84-R.Housler).
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right intended for 18-R.Cobb INTERCEPTED by 22-W.Gay at GB 49. 22-W.Gay pushed ob at GB 43 for 6 yards (80-D.Driver). The Replay Assistant challenged the pass
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 5:36 · ARI 13 · Score 0-6
(5:36) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 18-R.Cobb for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 5:31 · ARI 2 · Score 0-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. PENALTY on ARI-21-P.Peterson, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 13:32 · GB 1 · Score 6-7
(13:32) 76-N.Potter reported in as eligible. 36-L.Stephens-Howling right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 13:26 · GB 2 · Score 7-7
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 7:50 · ARI 21 · Score 7-13
(7:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 18-R.Cobb for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 7:44 · ARI 2 · Score 7-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · ARI 28 · Score 7-20
(2:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 89-Ja.Jones for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 1:54 · ARI 2 · Score 7-21
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 13:16 · ARI 15 · Score 7-24
(13:16) 2-M.Crosby 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 8:30 · GB 31 · Score 13-24
(8:30) (Shotgun) 19-J.Skelton pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 8:21 · GB 2 · Score 14-24
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 0:53 · GB 2 · Score 17-24
(:53) 3-J.Feely 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 0:07 · ARI 72 · Score 17-30
(:07) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 83-T.Crabtree for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 0:00 · ARI 2 · Score 17-31
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.
- Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. Skelton (ARI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Green Bay Packers on 2012-11-04?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Arizona Cardinals 31-17 in Week 9, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 0, Green Bay Packers 7; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 7, Green Bay Packers 14; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 10, Green Bay Packers 10; Final: Arizona Cardinals 17, Green Bay Packers 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Green Bay Packers?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Cobb (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 5:36) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Stephens-Howling (Q2 13:32) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Cobb (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 7:50) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Rodgers (Q2 2:00) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (J. Skelton pass) (Q3 8:30) Green Bay Packers touchdown — T. Crabtree (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 0:07) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 13:16, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — J. Feely (Q3 0:53, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Green Bay Packers?
J. Skelton (Arizona Cardinals), 47.9% completion, -10.3% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -1.17 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 38.9% completion, -12.8% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +9.06 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Green Bay Packers?
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.06 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+5.94 EPA): (:07) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 83-T.Crabtree for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 4-4 Now 4-5 L
Green Bay Packers
Entered 5-3 Now 6-3 W
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