Vikings 10–42 Packers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 5, 2014

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?

A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.24 total EPA on Passing plays. across 21 snaps. Their top snap (+5.49 EPA): (5:29) (No Huddle) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Green Bay Packers
Final score: Green Bay Packers 42–10 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime: Minnesota Vikings 0–28 Green Bay Packers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Aaron Rodgers
Top passer: C. Ponder
Biggest EPA play: (7:06) 7-C.Ponder pass short left intended for 84-C.Patterson INTERCEPTED by 56-J.Peppers …
Game date: 2014-10-02

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Minnesota Vikings 42–10 on 2014-10-02. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +7.24 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Minnesota Vikings	0	0	0	10	0	10
Green Bay Packers	14	14	14	0	0	42

Scoring Map

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

MINMinnesota Vikings

MIN 66

GB 61

GBGreen Bay Packers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 9:44TD
Randall Cobb
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 8
Score
0-6
(9:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 18-R.Cobb for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 9:39XP
Maxx Crosby
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
0-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 5:29TD
Jack Nelson
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 66
Score
0-13
(5:29) (No Huddle) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 5:18XP
Maxx Crosby
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
0-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 7:06TD
Jabrill Peppers
Points+6
Yard line
GB 61
Score
0-20
(7:06) 7-C.Ponder pass short left intended for 84-C.Patterson INTERCEPTED by 56-J.Peppers (97-L.Robinson) at MIN 49. 56-J.Peppers for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 6:51XP
Maxx Crosby
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
0-21
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 4:55TD
Davante Adams
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 11
Score
0-27
(4:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 17-D.Adams for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 4:51XP
Maxx Crosby
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
0-28
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 10:40TD
ELE. Lacy
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 11
Score
0-34
(10:40) 27-E.Lacy right tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 10:33XP
Maxx Crosby
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
0-35
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 3:49TD
ELE. Lacy
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 10
Score
0-41
(3:49) 27-E.Lacy right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 3:42XP
Maxx Crosby
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
0-42
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 15:00TD
CPC. Ponder
Points+6
Yard line
GB 6
Score
6-42
(15:00) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder scrambles up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 14:54XP
BWB. Walsh
Points+1
Yard line
GB 2
Score
7-42
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 10:11FG
BWB. Walsh
Points+3
Yard line
GB 8
Score
10-42
(10:11) 3-B.Walsh 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +7.24 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
2E. Lacy · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +5.76 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
3Adam Thielen · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.82 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
4Jack Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.19 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
5M. Gray · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
6J. Janis · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
7Cody Ford · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
8Randall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.20 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.55 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 (+7.24) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 21 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.

Aaron Rodgers's top snap (+5.49 EPA): (5:29) (No Huddle) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-9.05 EPA): C. Ponder — (7:06) 7-C.Ponder pass short left intended for 84-C.Patterson INTERCEPTED by 56-J.Peppers (97-L.Robinson) at MIN 49. 56-J.Peppers for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings) · 55 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -9.6% CPOE · -0.35 EPA/play · -19.50 total EPA
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 21 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +10.3% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +7.24 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Minnesota Vikings	Green Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.244	+0.113
Offensive success rate	37.8%	43.1%
Pass EPA/play	-0.355	+0.175
Rush EPA/play	-0.097	+0.077
Defensive EPA/play	-0.113	+0.244
Defensive success rate	56.9%	62.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.24), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Minnesota Vikings: -0.24 EPA/play (8th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
Green Bay Packers: +0.11 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)

Green Bay Packers: 14 drives, +8.12 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 14 drives, -23.96 total EPA, 3 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) (Q1 9:44)
Green Bay Packers — Jack Nelson (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q1 5:29)
Green Bay Packers — Jabrill Peppers (Q2 7:06)
Green Bay Packers — Davante Adams (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q2 4:55)
Green Bay Packers — E. Lacy (Q3 10:40)
Green Bay Packers — E. Lacy (Q3 3:49)
Minnesota Vikings — C. Ponder (Q4 15:00)

Field goals

Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (Q4 10:11)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 8 (Q1 9:44) — (9:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 18-R.Cobb for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 9:39) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 66 (Q1 5:29) — (5:29) (No Huddle) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 5:18) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 61 (Q2 7:06); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 6:51) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 11 (Q2 4:55) — (4:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 17-D.Adams for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 4:51) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 11 (Q3 10:40) — (10:40) 27-E.Lacy right tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 10:33) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 10 (Q3 3:49) — (3:49) 27-E.Lacy right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 3:42) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 6 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder scrambles up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 14:54) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 8 (Q4 10:11) — (10:11) 3-B.Walsh 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Green Bay Packers (Q1 5:29) — (5:29) (No Huddle) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.9% · EPA +5.49]
Green Bay Packers (Q1 11:12) — (11:12) (No Huddle) 27-E.Lacy left tackle to MIN 14 for 29 yards (29-X.Rhodes). [WPA +8.4% · EPA +1.74]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 7:06) — (7:06) 7-C.Ponder pass short left intended for 84-C.Patterson INTERCEPTED by 56-J.Peppers (97-L.Robinson) at MIN 49. 56-J.Peppers for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -7.7% · EPA -9.05]
Green Bay Packers (Q1 13:41) — (13:41) 8-T.Masthay punts 58 yards to MIN 14, Center-61-B.Goode, downed by GB-24-J.Bush. [WPA +3.9% · EPA +1.01]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 12:50) — (12:50) 7-C.Ponder pass incomplete deep left to 86-C.Ford. PENALTY on MIN-71-P.Loadholt, Offensive Holding, 8 yards, enforced at MIN 17 - No Play. [WPA -3.1% · EPA -1.07]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Minnesota Vikings (Q2 7:06) — (7:06) 7-C.Ponder pass short left intended for 84-C.Patterson INTERCEPTED by 56-J.Peppers (97-L.Robinson) at MIN 49. 56-J.Peppers for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -7.7% · EPA -9.05]
Green Bay Packers (Q1 5:29) — (5:29) (No Huddle) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.9% · EPA +5.49]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 6:15) — (6:15) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short middle intended for 31-J.McKinnon INTERCEPTED by 57-J.Lattimore at MIN 30. 57-J.Lattimore to MIN 20 for 10 yards (7-C.Ponder). [WPA -2.1% · EPA -4.63]
Green Bay Packers (Q4 13:31) — (13:31) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short right intended for 89-R.Rodgers INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith at GB 35. 22-H.Smith to GB 30 for 5 yards (44-J.Starks). [WPA +0.0% · EPA -4.29]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 9:44 · MIN 8 · Score 0-6
(9:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 18-R.Cobb for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 9:39 · MIN 2 · Score 0-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 5:29 · MIN 66 · Score 0-13
(5:29) (No Huddle) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 5:18 · MIN 2 · Score 0-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 7:06 · GB 61 · Score 0-20
(7:06) 7-C.Ponder pass short left intended for 84-C.Patterson INTERCEPTED by 56-J.Peppers (97-L.Robinson) at MIN 49. 56-J.Peppers for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 6:51 · MIN 2 · Score 0-21
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 4:55 · MIN 11 · Score 0-27
(4:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 17-D.Adams for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 4:51 · MIN 2 · Score 0-28
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 10:40 · MIN 11 · Score 0-34
(10:40) 27-E.Lacy right tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 10:33 · MIN 2 · Score 0-35
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 3:49 · MIN 10 · Score 0-41
(3:49) 27-E.Lacy right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 3:42 · MIN 2 · Score 0-42
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · GB 6 · Score 6-42
(15:00) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder scrambles up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 14:54 · GB 2 · Score 7-42
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 10:11 · GB 8 · Score 10-42
(10:11) 3-B.Walsh 26 yard field goal 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.
C. Ponder (MIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers on 2014-10-02?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Minnesota Vikings 42-10 in Week 5, 2014.

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

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 0, Green Bay Packers 14; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 0, Green Bay Packers 14; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 0, Green Bay Packers 14; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 10, Green Bay Packers 0; Final: Minnesota Vikings 10, Green Bay Packers 42.

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

Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Cobb (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 9:44) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 5:29) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Peppers (Q2 7:06) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 4:55) Green Bay Packers touchdown — E. Lacy (Q3 10:40) Green Bay Packers touchdown — E. Lacy (Q3 3:49) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Ponder (Q4 15:00) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q4 10:11, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?

C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings), 40.0% completion, -9.6% CPOE, -0.35 EPA per dropback, -19.50 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 57.1% completion, +10.3% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +7.24 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.24 total EPA on Passing plays. across 21 snaps. Their top snap (+5.49 EPA): (5:29) (No Huddle) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L

Green Bay Packers

Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W

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