Quick answer
- Winner
- Green Bay Packers
- Final score
- Green Bay Packers 27–23 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Halftime score unavailable
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Rodgers
- Top passer
- Aaron Rodgers
- Biggest EPA play
- (:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 82-R.Rodgers for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2015-12-03
Game summary
The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 27–23 on 2015-12-03. R. Rodgers posted a game-high +15.21 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 23 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Green Bay Packers | 0 | 14 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
 Detroit Lions | 17 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
GBGreen Bay Packers
(8:53) 5-M.Prater 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(1:53) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 85-E.Ebron for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [21-H.Clinton-Dix].
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(1:08) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 81-C.Johnson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. PENALTY on GB-29-C.Hayward, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(8:58) 5-M.Prater 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(5:53) (Shotgun) 44-J.Starks right tackle to DET 5 for 3 yards (42-I.Abdul-Quddus). FUMBLES (42-I.Abdul-Quddus), recovered by GB-18-R.Cobb at DET 0. TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(4:12) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 17-D.Adams for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(7:11) 5-M.Prater 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(3:12) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles left end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(3:04) PENALTY on DET-66-L.Waddle, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at DET 20 - No Play.
(:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 82-R.Rodgers for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit LionsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 8:53FG Points+3
- Yard line
- GB 33
- Score
- 0-3
(8:53) 5-M.Prater 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 1:53TD EEE. EbronPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 3
- Score
- 0-9
(1:53) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 85-E.Ebron for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [21-H.Clinton-Dix].
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 1:50XP Points+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 0-10
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 1:08TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 17
- Score
- 0-16
(1:08) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 81-C.Johnson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 1:02XP Points+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 0-17
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. PENALTY on GB-29-C.Hayward, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 8:58FG Points+3
- Yard line
- GB 16
- Score
- 0-20
(8:58) 5-M.Prater 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 5:53TD JSJ. StarksPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 8
- Score
- 6-20
(5:53) (Shotgun) 44-J.Starks right tackle to DET 5 for 3 yards (42-I.Abdul-Quddus). FUMBLES (42-I.Abdul-Quddus), recovered by GB-18-R.Cobb at DET 0. TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 5:44XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 7-20
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 4:12TD Davante AdamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 8
- Score
- 13-20
(4:12) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 17-D.Adams for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 4:06XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 14-20
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 7:11FG Points+3
- Yard line
- GB 24
- Score
- 14-23
(7:11) 5-M.Prater 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 3:12TD Aaron RodgersPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 17
- Score
- 20-23
(3:12) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles left end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 3:04XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 21-23
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 3:04TD LWL. WaddlePoints+7
- Yard line
- GB 80
- Score
- 21-23
(3:04) PENALTY on DET-66-L.Waddle, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at DET 20 - No Play.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 0:00TD RRR. RodgersPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 61
- Score
- 27-23
(:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 82-R.Rodgers for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1R. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +15.21 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.90 EPA/play
- 2Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +10.73 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 3G. Tate · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.81 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 4Randall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 5Jaheim Bell · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.32 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 6E. Ebron · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.12 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 7C. Fuller · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +0.60 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 8J. Crockett · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +0.43 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.09 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
R. Rodgers — GB · Receiving
R. Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+15.21) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.90 EPA per play.
R. Rodgers's top snap (+6.87 EPA): (:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 82-R.Rodgers for 61 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) · 45 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · +7.4% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +10.73 total EPA
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 41 dropbacks · 56.1% completion · +0.2% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -1.00 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.018 | -0.081 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.8% | 41.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.239 | -0.024 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.340 | -0.247 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.081 | +0.018 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.3% | 63.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: -0.02 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: -0.08 EPA/play (32nd percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 13 drives, -6.82 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 13 drives, -1.61 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — E. Ebron (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Detroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Green Bay Packers — J. Starks
- Green Bay Packers — Davante Adams (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Aaron Rodgers
- Green Bay Packers — R. Rodgers (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — Matt Prater
- Detroit Lions — Matt Prater
- Detroit Lions — Matt Prater
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 17–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 33 (Q1 8:53) — (8:53) 5-M.Prater 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q1 1:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 85-E.Ebron for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [21-H.Clinton-Dix].; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 1:50) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 17 (Q1 1:08) — (1:08) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 81-C.Johnson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 1:02).
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 16 (Q3 8:58) — (8:58) 5-M.Prater 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 8 (Q3 5:53); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 5:44) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 8 (Q3 4:12) — (4:12) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 17-D.Adams for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 4:06) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 20–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 24 (Q4 7:11) — (7:11) 5-M.Prater 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 17 (Q4 3:12) — (3:12) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles left end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 3:04) — 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 80 (Q4 3:04) — (3:04) PENALTY on DET-66-L.Waddle, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at DET 20 - No Play.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 61 (Q4 0:00) — (:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 82-R.Rodgers for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:00) — (:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 82-R.Rodgers for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 2:54) — (2:54) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 13-T.Jones to DET 47 for 29 yards (21-H.Clinton-Dix).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 0:29) — (:29) 6-S.Martin punts 35 yards to GB 21, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, fair catch by 33-M.Hyde.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 3:12) — (3:12) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles left end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 5:44) — (5:44) 9-M.Stafford sacked at DET 12 for -8 yards (56-J.Peppers). FUMBLES (56-J.Peppers), RECOVERED by GB-47-J.Ryan at DET 12. 47-J.Ryan to DET 12 for no gain (87-B.Pettigrew).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:00) — (:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 82-R.Rodgers for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 5:44) — (5:44) 9-M.Stafford sacked at DET 12 for -8 yards (56-J.Peppers). FUMBLES (56-J.Peppers), RECOVERED by GB-47-J.Ryan at DET 12. 47-J.Ryan to DET 12 for no gain (87-B.Pettigrew).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 1:22) — (1:22) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle intended for 89-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 27-G.Quin at GB 41. 27-G.Quin to GB 17 for 24 yards (30-J.Kuhn).
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 12:19) — (12:19) 2-M.Crosby 41 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 8:53 · GB 33 · Score 0-3
(8:53) 5-M.Prater 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 1:53 · GB 3 · Score 0-9
(1:53) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 85-E.Ebron for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [21-H.Clinton-Dix]. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 1:50 · GB 15 · Score 0-10
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 1:08 · GB 17 · Score 0-16
(1:08) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 81-C.Johnson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 1:02 · GB 15 · Score 0-17
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. PENALTY on GB-29-C.Hayward, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 8:58 · GB 16 · Score 0-20
(8:58) 5-M.Prater 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 5:53 · DET 8 · Score 6-20
(5:53) (Shotgun) 44-J.Starks right tackle to DET 5 for 3 yards (42-I.Abdul-Quddus). FUMBLES (42-I.Abdul-Quddus), recovered by GB-18-R.Cobb at DET 0. TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 5:44 · DET 15 · Score 7-20
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 4:12 · DET 8 · Score 13-20
(4:12) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 17-D.Adams for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 4:06 · DET 15 · Score 14-20
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 7:11 · GB 24 · Score 14-23
(7:11) 5-M.Prater 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 3:12 · DET 17 · Score 20-23
(3:12) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles left end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 3:04 · DET 15 · Score 21-23
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers TD (+7) — Q4 3:04 · GB 80 · Score 21-23
(3:04) PENALTY on DET-66-L.Waddle, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at DET 20 - No Play. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 0:00 · DET 61 · Score 27-23
(:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 82-R.Rodgers for 61 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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- R. 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 Detroit Lions on 2015-12-03?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 27-23 in Week 13, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 0, Detroit Lions 17; Q3: Green Bay Packers 14, Detroit Lions 3; Q4: Green Bay Packers 20, Detroit Lions 3; Final: Green Bay Packers 27, Detroit Lions 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions touchdown — E. Ebron (M. Stafford pass) (Q1 1:53) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (M. Stafford pass) (Q1 1:08) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Starks (Q3 5:53) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 4:12) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Rodgers (Q4 3:12) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Rodgers (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 0:00) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q1 8:53, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q3 8:58, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q4 7:11, 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?
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 53.3% completion, +7.4% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +10.73 total passing EPA. Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 56.1% completion, +0.2% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -1.00 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
R. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.21 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+6.87 EPA): (:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 82-R.Rodgers for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Green Bay Packers won 27-23 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 7-4 Now 8-4 W
Detroit Lions
Entered 4-7 Now 4-8 L
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