Quick answer
- Winner
- Detroit Lions
- Final score
- Detroit Lions 19–7 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- Green Bay Packers 7–12 Detroit Lions at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Cornelius Johnson
- Top passer
- Matthew Stafford
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 27-E.Lacy left tackle to GB 40 for no gain (98-N.Fairley). FU…
- Game date
- 2014-09-21
Game summary
The Detroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers 19–7 on 2014-09-21. Cornelius Johnson posted a game-high +5.46 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | |
| 7 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Cornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.46 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play - 2
A. Quarless · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.13 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play - 3
R. Bush · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.38 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play - 4

Matthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +1.81 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play - 5
G. Tate · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.78 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play - 6
R. Bush · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +1.64 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play - 7
J. Starks · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +1.37 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play - 8
Jack Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +0.93 total EPA · 7 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.

FantasyHQ Game MVP
Cornelius Johnson — DET · Receiving
Cornelius Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+5.46) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.55 EPA per play.
Biggest single play (-8.36 EPA): E. Lacy — (12:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 27-E.Lacy left tackle to GB 40 for no gain (98-N.Fairley). FUMBLES (98-N.Fairley), RECOVERED by DET-26-D.Carey at GB 40. 26-D.Carey for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 40 dropbacks · 55.0% completion · -0.9% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.81 total EPA
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 31 dropbacks · 51.6% completion · -6.6% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.16 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.245 | -0.064 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.9% | 43.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.038 | +0.045 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.534 | -0.110 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.064 | +0.245 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.0% | 59.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Detroit Lions held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.24), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: -0.24 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: -0.06 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 10 drives, -5.50 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 9 drives, -16.14 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Detroit Lions — E. Lacy
Green Bay Packers — A. Quarless (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Detroit Lions — R. Bush
Field goals
Detroit Lions — N. Freese
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 60 (Q1 12:13); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 12:02) — 3-N.Freese extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 10 (Q1 0:43) — (:43) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 81-A.Quarless for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 0:39) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 5–0. Detroit Lions registered a safety from the DET 99 (Q2 13:26) — (13:26) 27-E.Lacy right tackle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (54-D.Levy).; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 12 (Q2 6:21) — (6:21) 3-N.Freese 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 26 (Q4 10:47) — (10:47) (Shotgun) 21-R.Bush left end for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 10:40) — 3-N.Freese extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 12:13) — (12:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 27-E.Lacy left tackle to GB 40 for no gain (98-N.Fairley). FUMBLES (98-N.Fairley), RECOVERED by DET-26-D.Carey at GB 40. 26-D.Carey for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 10-C.Fuller to GB 23 for 52 yards (42-M.Burnett).
- Detroit Lions (Q3 5:45) — (5:45) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford sacked at GB 13 for -6 yards (56-J.Peppers). FUMBLES (56-J.Peppers) [56-J.Peppers], RECOVERED by GB-56-J.Peppers at GB 13. 56-J.Peppers to GB 13 for no gain (9-M.Stafford
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 0:43) — (:43) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 81-A.Quarless for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 3-N.Freese 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 12:13) — (12:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 27-E.Lacy left tackle to GB 40 for no gain (98-N.Fairley). FUMBLES (98-N.Fairley), RECOVERED by DET-26-D.Carey at GB 40. 26-D.Carey for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 5:45) — (5:45) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford sacked at GB 13 for -6 yards (56-J.Peppers). FUMBLES (56-J.Peppers) [56-J.Peppers], RECOVERED by GB-56-J.Peppers at GB 13. 56-J.Peppers to GB 13 for no gain (9-M.Stafford
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 6:59) — (6:59) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep right to 87-J.Nelson.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 3:55) — (3:55) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left intended for 10-C.Fuller INTERCEPTED by 21-H.Clinton-Dix at GB 17. 21-H.Clinton-Dix to GB 26 for 9 yards (35-J.Bell). PENALTY on DET-35-J.Bell, Low Block,
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 12:13 · DET 60 · Score 0-6
(12:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 27-E.Lacy left tackle to GB 40 for no gain (98-N.Fairley). FUMBLES (98-N.Fairley), RECOVERED by DET-26-D.Carey at GB 40. 26-D.Carey for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 12:02 · GB 2 · Score 0-7
3-N.Freese extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 0:43 · DET 10 · Score 6-7
(:43) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 81-A.Quarless for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 0:39 · DET 2 · Score 7-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Detroit Lions Safety (+2) — Q2 13:26 · DET 99 · Score 7-9
(13:26) 27-E.Lacy right tackle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (54-D.Levy).
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 6:21 · GB 12 · Score 7-12
(6:21) 3-N.Freese 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 10:47 · GB 26 · Score 7-18
(10:47) (Shotgun) 21-R.Bush left end for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 10:40 · GB 2 · Score 7-19
3-N.Freese extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Cornelius Johnson (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions on 2014-09-21?
The Detroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers 19-7 in Week 3, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 7, Detroit Lions 7; Q2: Green Bay Packers 0, Detroit Lions 5; Q4: Green Bay Packers 0, Detroit Lions 7; Final: Green Bay Packers 7, Detroit Lions 19.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions touchdown — E. Lacy (Q1 12:13) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Quarless (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 0:43) Detroit Lions touchdown — R. Bush (Q4 10:47) Detroit Lions field goal — N. Freese (Q2 6:21, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 55.0% completion, -0.9% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.81 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 51.6% completion, -6.6% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.16 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
Cornelius Johnson (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.46 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
Detroit Lions
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W