Quick answer
- Winner
- Green Bay Packers
- Final score
- Green Bay Packers 44–31 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Green Bay Packers 24–17 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Aaron Rodgers
- Top passer
- Aaron Rodgers
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:49) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 87-J.Nelson for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2013-10-27
Game summary
The Green Bay Packers beat the Minnesota Vikings 44–31 on 2013-10-27. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +25.71 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 30 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 17 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 44 | |
| 7 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +25.71 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play - 2
Jack Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +15.29 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.91 EPA/play - 3
J. Boykin · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +9.17 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play - 4
C. Ponder · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +9.02 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play - 5
J. Starks · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +4.64 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play - 6
K. Rudolph · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.48 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play - 7
T. Gerhart · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +2.11 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.11 EPA/play - 8
A. Quarless · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.86 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 (+25.71) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.68 EPA per play.
Aaron Rodgers's top snap (+7.19 EPA): (3:49) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 87-J.Nelson for 76 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) · 38 dropbacks · 63.2% completion · +16.0% CPOE · +0.68 EPA/play · +25.71 total EPA
C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings) · 32 dropbacks · 43.8% completion · +1.8% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +9.02 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.343 | +0.179 |
| Offensive success rate | 54.8% | 47.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.676 | +0.282 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.081 | +0.200 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.179 | -0.343 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.2% | 45.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.34 vs +0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: +0.34 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.18 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, +31.93 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 9 drives, +11.97 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Minnesota Vikings — Cordarrelle Patterson
Green Bay Packers — Jack Nelson (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Green Bay Packers — Jack Nelson (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Green Bay Packers — Micah Hyde
Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson
Green Bay Packers — E. Lacy
Green Bay Packers — J. Starks
Minnesota Vikings — T. Gerhart
Minnesota Vikings — C. Ponder
Field goals

Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh 
Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby 
Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
Green Bay Packers — C. Ponder
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 35 (Q1 15:00) — 8-T.Masthay kicks 74 yards from GB 35 to MIN -9. 84-C.Patterson for 109 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 14:47) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 11 (Q1 7:28) — (7:28) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 87-J.Nelson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 7:23) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 17–10. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 12 (Q2 10:33) — (10:33) 2-M.Crosby 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 18 (Q2 5:12) — (5:12) 3-B.Walsh 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 76 (Q2 3:49) — (3:49) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 87-J.Nelson for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 3:38); Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 60 (Q2 1:49) — (1:49) 18-J.Locke punts 53 yards to GB 7, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 33-M.Hyde for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 1:30) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 8 (Q2 0:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 28-A.Peterson right tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 0:04) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q3 6:53) — (6:53) 27-E.Lacy right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 6:50) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 16–14. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 25 (Q4 14:23) — (14:23) 44-J.Starks up the middle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 14:16) — 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 MIN 2 (Q4 6:12) — (6:12) 2-M.Crosby 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 13 (Q4 4:48) — (4:48) (Shotgun) 32-T.Gerhart up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 4:42) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 27 (Q4 2:57) — (2:57) 2-M.Crosby 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the GB 73 (Q4 2:49) — (2:49) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 32-T.Gerhart to MIN 29 for 2 yards (33-M.Hyde) [51-N.Palmer].; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 19 (Q4 1:31) — (1:31) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder scrambles up the middle for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 1:24) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 3:49) — (3:49) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 87-J.Nelson for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 15:00) — 8-T.Masthay kicks 74 yards from GB 35 to MIN -9. 84-C.Patterson for 109 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 1:49) — (1:49) 18-J.Locke punts 53 yards to GB 7, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 33-M.Hyde for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 8:28) — (8:28) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass incomplete deep left to 82-K.Rudolph. PENALTY on GB-95-D.Jones, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at MIN 47 - No Play.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 7:43) — (7:43) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short right to 82-K.Rudolph to GB 21 for 17 yards (43-M.Jennings) [96-M.Neal].
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 3:49) — (3:49) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 87-J.Nelson for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 1:49) — (1:49) 18-J.Locke punts 53 yards to GB 7, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 33-M.Hyde for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 15:00) — 8-T.Masthay kicks 74 yards from GB 35 to MIN -9. 84-C.Patterson for 109 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 1:59) — (1:59) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass incomplete deep middle to 84-C.Patterson. PENALTY on GB-38-T.Williams, Defensive Pass Interference, 44 yards, enforced at MIN 32 - No Play.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 15:00 · GB 35 · Score 0-6
8-T.Masthay kicks 74 yards from GB 35 to MIN -9. 84-C.Patterson for 109 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 14:47 · GB 2 · Score 0-7
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 7:28 · MIN 11 · Score 6-7
(7:28) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 87-J.Nelson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 7:23 · MIN 2 · Score 7-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 10:33 · MIN 12 · Score 10-7
(10:33) 2-M.Crosby 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 5:12 · GB 18 · Score 10-10
(5:12) 3-B.Walsh 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 3:49 · MIN 76 · Score 16-10
(3:49) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 87-J.Nelson for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 3:38 · MIN 2 · Score 17-10
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. PENALTY on MIN-20-C.Cook, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 1:49 · GB 60 · Score 23-10
(1:49) 18-J.Locke punts 53 yards to GB 7, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 33-M.Hyde for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 1:30 · MIN 2 · Score 24-10
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 0:10 · GB 8 · Score 24-16
(:10) (Shotgun) 28-A.Peterson right tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 0:04 · GB 2 · Score 24-17
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 6:53 · MIN 1 · Score 30-17
(6:53) 27-E.Lacy right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 6:50 · MIN 2 · Score 31-17
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 14:23 · MIN 25 · Score 37-17
(14:23) 44-J.Starks up the middle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 14:16 · MIN 2 · Score 38-17
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 6:12 · MIN 2 · Score 41-17
(6:12) 2-M.Crosby 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 4:48 · GB 13 · Score 41-23
(4:48) (Shotgun) 32-T.Gerhart up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 4:42 · GB 2 · Score 41-24
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 2:57 · MIN 27 · Score 44-24
(2:57) 2-M.Crosby 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 2:49 · GB 73 · Score 44-24
(2:49) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 32-T.Gerhart to MIN 29 for 2 yards (33-M.Hyde) [51-N.Palmer].
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 1:31 · GB 19 · Score 44-30
(1:31) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder scrambles up the middle for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 1:24 · GB 2 · Score 44-31
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
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).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings on 2013-10-27?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Minnesota Vikings 44-31 in Week 8, 2013.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 7, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: Green Bay Packers 17, Minnesota Vikings 10; Q3: Green Bay Packers 7, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q4: Green Bay Packers 16, Minnesota Vikings 14; Final: Green Bay Packers 44, Minnesota Vikings 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Patterson (Q1 15:00) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 7:28) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 3:49) Green Bay Packers touchdown — M. Hyde (Q2 1:49) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q2 0:10) Green Bay Packers touchdown — E. Lacy (Q3 6:53) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Starks (Q4 14:23) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — T. Gerhart (Q4 4:48) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Ponder (Q4 1:31) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 10:33, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q2 5:12, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 6:12, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 2:57, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — C. Ponder (Q4 2:49, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 63.2% completion, +16.0% CPOE, +0.68 EPA per dropback, +25.71 total passing EPA. C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings), 43.8% completion, +1.8% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +9.02 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +25.71 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+7.19 EPA): (3:49) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 87-J.Nelson for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 1-5 Now 1-6 L