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NFL · Week 12 · November 23, 2014 · 12 min read

Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings: 2014 Week 12 Recap

Packers defeat Vikings 24–21 in Week 12

Aaron Rodgers led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 24–21 Week 12 finish.

Green Bay Packers 24 8–3 Winner
Final 24–21
Minnesota Vikings 21 4–7
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
24–21
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 21–10 Minnesota Vikings
Top passer
Teddy Bridgewater
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Game date
November 23, 2014

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Aaron Rodgers
    Aaron Rodgers 19/35 · 244 YDS · 2 TD +14.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Randall Cobb
    Randall Cobb 4 REC · 58 YDS +5.0 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Quarless 2 REC · 50 YDS +3.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • K.Rudolph 3 REC · 50 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Banyard 5 CAR · 26 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Cordarrelle Patterson
    Cordarrelle Patterson 2 REC · 18 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 24–21 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 21–10 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Top passer
Teddy Bridgewater
Biggest EPA play
(7:30) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep left intended for 15-G.Jennings INTERCEPTED by 33-M.Hyde …
Game date
2014-11-23

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Minnesota Vikings 24–21 on 2014-11-23. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +14.62 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Green Bay Packers71437024
Minnesota Vikings01038021

Scoring Map

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

GBGreen Bay Packers
MINMinnesota Vikings

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 1:37TD
    ELE. Lacy

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 1
    Score
    6-0

    (1:37) (Run formation) 27-E.Lacy up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 1:34XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    7-0

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

  3. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 11:12TD
    Teddy Bridgewater

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 22
    Score
    7-6

    (11:12) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep right to 12-Ch.Johnson for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 11:06XP
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    7-7

    (Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.

  5. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 5:30TD
    RRR. Rodgers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 1
    Score
    13-7

    (5:30) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 89-R.Rodgers for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [96-B.Robison]. Penalty on MIN-54-J.Brinkley, Defensive Holding, declined.

  6. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 5:23XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    14-7

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

  7. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 1:21TD
    Teddy Bridgewater

    Points+7

    Yard line
    GB 23
    Score
    14-7

    (1:21) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater scrambles up the middle to GB 15 for 8 yards. PENALTY on MIN-75-M.Kalil, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at GB 23 - No Play.

  8. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 0:21FG
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 21
    Score
    14-10

    (:21) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.

  9. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 6:47FG
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 33
    Score
    14-13

    (6:47) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.

  10. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 2:54FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 30
    Score
    17-13

    (2:54) 2-M.Crosby 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  11. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 8:41TD
    ELE. Lacy

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 10
    Score
    23-13

    (8:41) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 27-E.Lacy for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.

  12. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 8:34XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    24-13

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

  13. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 3:28TD
    Gary Jennings

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 5
    Score
    24-19

    (3:28) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short left to 15-G.Jennings for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 3:23Safety
    Teddy Bridgewater

    Points+2

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    24-21

    (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-T.Bridgewater pass to 12-Ch.Johnson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. PENALTY on GB-96-M.Neal, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +14.62 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
  2. 2Randall CobbRandall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.97 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
  3. 3A. Quarless · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.79 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
  4. 4K. Rudolph · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.11 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
  5. 5J. Banyard · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +2.18 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
  6. 6J. Banyard · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.09 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
  7. 7Cordarrelle PattersonCordarrelle Patterson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.59 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
  8. 8Jack NelsonJack Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.50 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.13 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 (+14.62) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.42 EPA per play.

Aaron Rodgers's top snap (+3.36 EPA): (3:21) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 18-R.Cobb to MIN 25 for 29 yards (36-R.Blanton).

Biggest single play (-3.55 EPA): Teddy Bridgewater — (7:30) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep left intended for 15-G.Jennings INTERCEPTED by 33-M.Hyde at GB 47. 33-M.Hyde to GB 47 for no gain (15-G.Jennings).

Quarterback report card

Teddy Bridgewater led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Teddy BridgewaterTeddy Bridgewater (Minnesota Vikings) · 48 dropbacks · 43.8% completion · -4.6% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.42 total EPA
  • Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 35 dropbacks · 54.3% completion · +4.5% CPOE · +0.42 EPA/play · +14.62 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatGreen Bay PackersMinnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play+0.164+0.091
Offensive success rate45.6%53.0%
Pass EPA/play+0.418-0.030
Rush EPA/play-0.040+0.054
Defensive EPA/play-0.091-0.164
Defensive success rate47.0%54.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs +0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Green Bay Packers: +0.16 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
  • Minnesota Vikings: +0.09 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, +12.96 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Minnesota Vikings: 9 drives, +7.53 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Green Bay Packers — E. Lacy (Q1 1:37)
  • Teddy BridgewaterMinnesota Vikings — Teddy Bridgewater (Q2 11:12)
  • Green Bay Packers — R. Rodgers (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q2 5:30)
  • Green Bay Packers — E. Lacy (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q4 8:41)
  • Gary JenningsMinnesota Vikings — Gary Jennings (Teddy Bridgewater pass) (Q4 3:28)

Field goals

  • Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (Q2 0:21)
  • Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (Q3 6:47)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q3 2:54)
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 MIN 1 (Q1 1:37) — (1:37) (Run formation) 27-E.Lacy up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 1:34) — (Kick formation) 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. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 22 (Q2 11:12) — (11:12) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep right to 12-Ch.Johnson for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 11:06) — (Kick formation) 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 1 (Q2 5:30); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 5:23) — (Kick formation) 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 23 (Q2 1:21); Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 21 (Q2 0:21) — (:21) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 33 (Q3 6:47) — (6:47) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 30 (Q3 2:54) — (2:54) 2-M.Crosby 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 8–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 10 (Q4 8:41); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 8:34) — (Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 5 (Q4 3:28) — (3:28) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short left to 15-G.Jennings for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings registered a safety from the GB 2 (Q4 3:23).

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 2:31) — (2:31) (Shotgun) 27-E.Lacy left guard to GB 32 for 4 yards (52-C.Greenway). [WPA +15.3% · EPA +0.82]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 3:21) — (3:21) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 18-R.Cobb to MIN 25 for 29 yards (36-R.Blanton). [WPA +13.8% · EPA +3.36]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 2:54) — (2:54) 2-M.Crosby 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. [WPA +10.9% · EPA +1.33]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 6:05) — (6:05) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 87-J.Nelson to GB 33 for 14 yards (52-C.Greenway) [98-L.Joseph]. PENALTY on MIN-98-L.Joseph, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at GB 33. [WPA +10.7% · EPA +2.82]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 3:28) — (3:28) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short left to 15-G.Jennings for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.1% · EPA +1.80]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 7:30) — (7:30) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep left intended for 15-G.Jennings INTERCEPTED by 33-M.Hyde at GB 47. 33-M.Hyde to GB 47 for no gain (15-G.Jennings). [WPA -7.0% · EPA -3.55]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 3:21) — (3:21) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 18-R.Cobb to MIN 25 for 29 yards (36-R.Blanton). [WPA +13.8% · EPA +3.36]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 13:09) — (13:09) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep right intended for 84-C.Patterson INTERCEPTED by 42-M.Burnett at GB 12. 42-M.Burnett ran ob at GB 11 for -1 yards. PENALTY on GB-33-M.Hyde, Defensive Holdin [WPA +9.2% · EPA +3.12]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 6:05) — (6:05) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 87-J.Nelson to GB 33 for 14 yards (52-C.Greenway) [98-L.Joseph]. PENALTY on MIN-98-L.Joseph, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at GB 33. [WPA +10.7% · EPA +2.82]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 1:37 · MIN 1 · Score 6-0
    (1:37) (Run formation) 27-E.Lacy up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 1:34 · MIN 2 · Score 7-0
    (Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  3. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 11:12 · GB 22 · Score 7-6
    (11:12) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep right to 12-Ch.Johnson for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 11:06 · GB 2 · Score 7-7
    (Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
  5. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 5:30 · MIN 1 · Score 13-7
    (5:30) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 89-R.Rodgers for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [96-B.Robison]. Penalty on MIN-54-J.Brinkley, Defensive Holding, declined.
  6. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 5:23 · MIN 2 · Score 14-7
    (Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  7. Green Bay Packers TD (+7) — Q2 1:21 · GB 23 · Score 14-7
    (1:21) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater scrambles up the middle to GB 15 for 8 yards. PENALTY on MIN-75-M.Kalil, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at GB 23 - No Play.
  8. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 0:21 · GB 21 · Score 14-10
    (:21) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
  9. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 6:47 · GB 33 · Score 14-13
    (6:47) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
  10. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 2:54 · MIN 30 · Score 17-13
    (2:54) 2-M.Crosby 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  11. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 8:41 · MIN 10 · Score 23-13
    (8:41) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 27-E.Lacy for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field
  12. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 8:34 · MIN 2 · Score 24-13
    (Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  13. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 3:28 · GB 5 · Score 24-19
    (3:28) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short left to 15-G.Jennings for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Minnesota Vikings Safety (+2) — Q4 3:23 · GB 2 · Score 24-21
    (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-T.Bridgewater pass to 12-Ch.Johnson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. PENALTY on GB-96-M.Neal, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

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.
  • Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Teddy Bridgewater (MIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings on 2014-11-23?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Minnesota Vikings 24-21 in Week 12, 2014.

What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?

Q1: Green Bay Packers 7, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q2: Green Bay Packers 14, Minnesota Vikings 10; Q3: Green Bay Packers 3, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q4: Green Bay Packers 7, Minnesota Vikings 8; Final: Green Bay Packers 24, Minnesota Vikings 21.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?

Green Bay Packers touchdown — E. Lacy (Q1 1:37) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — T. Bridgewater (Q2 11:12) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Rodgers (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 5:30) Green Bay Packers touchdown — E. Lacy (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 8:41) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — G. Jennings (T. Bridgewater pass) (Q4 3:28) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q2 0:21, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q3 6:47, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 2:54, 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?

Teddy Bridgewater (Minnesota Vikings), 43.8% completion, -4.6% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.42 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 54.3% completion, +4.5% CPOE, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +14.62 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 +14.62 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+3.36 EPA): (3:21) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 18-R.Cobb to MIN 25 for 29 yards (36-R.Blanton)..

Was Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Green Bay Packers won 24-21 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Green Bay Packers

Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 4-6 Now 4-7 L

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