Quick answer
- Winner
- Green Bay Packers
- Final score
- Green Bay Packers 30–20 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 7–14 Green Bay Packers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Aaron Rodgers
- Top passer
- Matthew Stafford
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:36) 9-M.Stafford FUMBLES (Aborted) at DET 38, RECOVERED by GB-42-M.Burnett at DET 42. …
- Game date
- 2014-12-28
Game summary
The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 30–20 on 2014-12-28. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +22.11 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 15 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Lions | 0 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 20 |
 Green Bay Packers | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 30 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DETDetroit Lions
(5:04) 6-S.Martin punts 45 yards to GB 45, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 33-M.Hyde for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(2:30) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. GB-12-A.Rodgers was injured during the play.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(:29) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(7:39) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(3:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(8:56) 12-A.Rodgers up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(2:30) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete short left to 25-T.Riddick.
(1:50) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 25-T.Riddick for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
GBGreen Bay PackersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 5:04TD Points+6
- Yard line
- GB 90
- Score
- 0-6
(5:04) 6-S.Martin punts 45 yards to GB 45, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 33-M.Hyde for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 4:49XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 0-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 2:30TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 4
- Score
- 0-13
(2:30) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. GB-12-A.Rodgers was injured during the play.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 2:24XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 0-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:29TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 20
- Score
- 6-14
(:29) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:24XP Points+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 7-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 7:39TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 4
- Score
- 13-14
(7:39) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 7:34XP Points+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 14-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 3:39TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 13
- Score
- 14-20
(3:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 3:33XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 14-21
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 8:56TD Aaron RodgersPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 1
- Score
- 14-27
(8:56) 12-A.Rodgers up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 8:45XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 14-28
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 2:30Safety Matthew StaffordPoints+2
- Yard line
- GB 44
- Score
- 14-30
(2:30) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete short left to 25-T.Riddick.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 1:50TD TRT. RiddickPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 6
- Score
- 20-30
(1:50) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 25-T.Riddick for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +22.11 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 2Randall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +7.24 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
- 3R. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.74 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 4Jack Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.41 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 5T. Riddick · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.64 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 6
Josh Ross · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.35 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play - 7E. Lacy · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.59 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 8J. Collins · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +0.91 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.91 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 (+22.11) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 26 counted snaps, they averaged +0.85 EPA per play.
Aaron Rodgers's top snap (+2.70 EPA): (3:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.03 EPA): Matthew Stafford — (13:36) 9-M.Stafford FUMBLES (Aborted) at DET 38, RECOVERED by GB-42-M.Burnett at DET 42. 42-M.Burnett to DET 42 for no gain (77-C.Lucas).
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) · 46 dropbacks · 43.5% completion · -12.4% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.29 total EPA
- Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 26 dropbacks · 65.4% completion · +7.6% CPOE · +0.85 EPA/play · +22.11 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.098 | +0.005 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.9% | 47.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.006 | +0.708 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.182 | -0.387 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.005 | +0.098 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.4% | 56.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: -0.10 EPA/play (32nd percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: +0.01 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 12 drives, -8.03 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, +0.44 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 — Micah Hyde
- Green Bay Packers — Randall Cobb (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Detroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Detroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Randall Cobb (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Aaron Rodgers
- Detroit Lions — T. Riddick (Matthew Stafford pass)
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 GB 90 (Q1 5:04) — (5:04) 6-S.Martin punts 45 yards to GB 45, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 33-M.Hyde for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 4:49) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 4 (Q2 2:30) — (2:30) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. GB-12-A.Rodgers was injured during the play.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 2:24) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 20 (Q2 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 0:24) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 4 (Q3 7:39) — (7:39) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 7:34) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 13 (Q3 3:39) — (3:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 3:33) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 9–6. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q4 8:56); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 8:45) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers registered a safety from the GB 44 (Q4 2:30) — (2:30) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete short left to 25-T.Riddick.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 6 (Q4 1:50) — (1:50) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 25-T.Riddick for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 3:39) — (3:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 10:11) — (10:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 27-E.Lacy left tackle to DET 18 for 8 yards (32-J.Ihedigbo). FUMBLES (32-J.Ihedigbo), RECOVERED by DET-93-G.Johnson at DET 17. 93-G.Johnson to DET 17 for no gain (63-C.Lin
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 7:50) — (7:50) 27-E.Lacy left tackle to DET 1 for no gain (94-E.Ansah). Yard marker changed due to change of possession.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 5:04) — (5:04) 6-S.Martin punts 45 yards to GB 45, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 33-M.Hyde for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 13:36) — (13:36) 9-M.Stafford FUMBLES (Aborted) at DET 38, RECOVERED by GB-42-M.Burnett at DET 42. 42-M.Burnett to DET 42 for no gain (77-C.Lucas).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 13:36) — (13:36) 9-M.Stafford FUMBLES (Aborted) at DET 38, RECOVERED by GB-42-M.Burnett at DET 42. 42-M.Burnett to DET 42 for no gain (77-C.Lucas).
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 10:11) — (10:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 27-E.Lacy left tackle to DET 18 for 8 yards (32-J.Ihedigbo). FUMBLES (32-J.Ihedigbo), RECOVERED by DET-93-G.Johnson at DET 17. 93-G.Johnson to DET 17 for no gain (63-C.Lin
- Detroit Lions (Q1 5:04) — (5:04) 6-S.Martin punts 45 yards to GB 45, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 33-M.Hyde for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 7:50) — (7:50) 27-E.Lacy left tackle to DET 1 for no gain (94-E.Ansah). Yard marker changed due to change of possession.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 5:04 · GB 90 · Score 0-6
(5:04) 6-S.Martin punts 45 yards to GB 45, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 33-M.Hyde for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 4:49 · DET 2 · Score 0-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 2:30 · DET 4 · Score 0-13
(2:30) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. GB-12-A.Rodgers was injured during the play. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 2:24 · DET 2 · Score 0-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 0:29 · GB 20 · Score 6-14
(:29) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 0:24 · GB 2 · Score 7-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 7:39 · GB 4 · Score 13-14
(7:39) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 7:34 · GB 2 · Score 14-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 3:39 · DET 13 · Score 14-20
(3:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 3:33 · DET 2 · Score 14-21
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 8:56 · DET 1 · Score 14-27
(8:56) 12-A.Rodgers up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 8:45 · DET 2 · Score 14-28
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers Safety (+2) — Q4 2:30 · GB 44 · Score 14-30
(2:30) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete short left to 25-T.Riddick. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 1:50 · GB 6 · Score 20-30
(1:50) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 25-T.Riddick for 6 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.
- Matthew Stafford (DET) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers on 2014-12-28?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 30-20 in Week 17, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Detroit Lions 0, Green Bay Packers 7; Q2: Detroit Lions 7, Green Bay Packers 7; Q3: Detroit Lions 7, Green Bay Packers 7; Q4: Detroit Lions 6, Green Bay Packers 9; Final: Detroit Lions 20, Green Bay Packers 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — M. Hyde (Q1 5:04) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Cobb (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 2:30) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 0:29) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 7:39) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Cobb (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 3:39) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Rodgers (Q4 8:56) Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Riddick (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 1:50) 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), 43.5% completion, -12.4% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.29 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 65.4% completion, +7.6% CPOE, +0.85 EPA per dropback, +22.11 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +22.11 total EPA on Passing plays. across 26 snaps. Their top snap (+2.70 EPA): (3:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 11-4 Now 11-5 L
Green Bay Packers
Entered 11-4 Now 12-4 W
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