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NFL · Week 15 · December 20, 2015 · 12 min read

Green Bay Packers vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 2015 Week 15 Recap

Packers defeat Raiders 30–20 in Week 15

Amari Cooper led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 30–20 Week 15 finish.

Green Bay Packers 30 10–4 Winner
Final 30–20
Las Vegas Raiders 20 6–8
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
30–20
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 14–13 Las Vegas Raiders
Top passer
Derek Carr
FantasyHQ MVP
Amari Cooper
Game date
December 20, 2015

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Justin Jones
    Justin Jones 6 REC · 82 YDS · 1 TD +6.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Aaron Rodgers
    Aaron Rodgers 22/48 · 190 YDS · 2 TD +4.2 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Abbrederis 3 REC · 33 YDS +3.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • Amari Cooper
    Amari Cooper 6 REC · 120 YDS · 2 TD +9.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Derek Carr
    Derek Carr 1 CAR · 4 YDS +0.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Latavius Murray
    Latavius Murray 1 REC · 2 YDS -1.1 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 30–20 Las Vegas Raiders
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 14–13 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Amari Cooper
Top passer
Derek Carr
Biggest EPA play
(5:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right intended for 10-S.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 23-D.R…
Game date
2015-12-20

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 30–20 on 2015-12-20. Amari Cooper posted a game-high +9.52 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Green Bay Packers140106030
Las Vegas Raiders01370020

Scoring Map

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

GBGreen Bay Packers
LVLas Vegas Raiders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 5:12TD
    JKJ. Kuhn

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 5
    Score
    6-0

    (5:12) 30-J.Kuhn up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 5:08XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    7-0

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

  3. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 5:03TD
    DRD. Randall

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 66
    Score
    13-0

    (5:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right intended for 10-S.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Randall at LV 43. 23-D.Randall for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 4:53XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    14-0

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

  5. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 14:56FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 5
    Score
    14-3

    (14:56) 11-S.Janikowski 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Gafford, Holder-7-M.King.

  6. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 8:40FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 12
    Score
    14-6

    (8:40) 11-S.Janikowski 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Gafford, Holder-7-M.King.

  7. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 0:25TD
    Amari Cooper

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 19
    Score
    14-12

    (:25) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 89-A.Cooper for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 0:20XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    14-13

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Gafford, Holder-7-M.King.

  9. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 10:22FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 6
    Score
    17-13

    (10:22) 2-M.Crosby 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  10. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 6:54TD
    Amari Cooper

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 26
    Score
    17-19

    (6:54) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 89-A.Cooper for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 6:48XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    17-20

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Gafford, Holder-7-M.King.

  12. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 5:52TD
    Justin Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 30
    Score
    23-20

    (5:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 5:46XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    24-20

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

  14. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 10:04FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 3
    Score
    27-20

    (10:04) 2-M.Crosby 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  15. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 4:29FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    30-20

    (4:29) 2-M.Crosby 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Amari CooperAmari Cooper · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +9.52 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
  2. 2Justin JonesJustin Jones · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.86 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
  3. 3Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +4.17 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
  4. 4J. Abbrederis · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.16 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
  5. 5J. Kuhn · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +1.68 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
  6. 6J. Perillo · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +0.88 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
  7. 7Derek CarrDerek Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +0.66 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
  8. 8Randall CobbRandall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +0.57 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Amari Cooper

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Amari Cooper — LV · Receiving

Amari Cooper posted the highest total EPA (+9.52) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.06 EPA per play.

Amari Cooper's top snap (+3.24 EPA): (:25) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 89-A.Cooper for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-8.77 EPA): Derek Carr — (5:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right intended for 10-S.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Randall at LV 43. 23-D.Randall for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Derek Carr led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Derek CarrDerek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 55 dropbacks · 41.8% completion · -10.8% CPOE · -0.26 EPA/play · -14.11 total EPA
  • Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 48 dropbacks · 45.8% completion · -0.8% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +4.17 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatGreen Bay PackersLas Vegas Raiders
Offensive EPA/play-0.029-0.181
Offensive success rate47.3%36.7%
Pass EPA/play+0.087-0.257
Rush EPA/play-0.295-0.062
Defensive EPA/play+0.181+0.029
Defensive success rate63.3%52.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Green Bay Packers: -0.03 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Las Vegas Raiders: -0.18 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: 15 drives, -2.69 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 15 drives, -17.70 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Green Bay Packers — J. Kuhn (Q1 5:12)
  • Green Bay Packers — D. Randall (Q1 5:03)
  • Amari CooperLas Vegas Raiders — Amari Cooper (Derek Carr pass) (Q2 0:25)
  • Amari CooperLas Vegas Raiders — Amari Cooper (Derek Carr pass) (Q3 6:54)
  • Justin JonesGreen Bay Packers — Justin Jones (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q3 5:52)

Field goals

  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q2 14:56)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q2 8:40)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q3 10:22)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q4 10:04)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q4 4:29)
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 LV 5 (Q1 5:12) — (5:12) 30-J.Kuhn up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q1 5:08) — 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 66 (Q1 5:03); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q1 4:53) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 13–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the GB 5 (Q2 14:56) — (14:56) 11-S.Janikowski 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Gafford, Holder-7-M.King.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the GB 12 (Q2 8:40) — (8:40) 11-S.Janikowski 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Gafford, Holder-7-M.King.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the GB 19 (Q2 0:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 89-A.Cooper for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 0:20) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Gafford, Holder-7-M.King..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–7. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the LV 6 (Q3 10:22) — (10:22) 2-M.Crosby 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the GB 26 (Q3 6:54) — (6:54) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 89-A.Cooper for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 6:48) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Gafford, Holder-7-M.King.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LV 30 (Q3 5:52) — (5:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q3 5:46) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 6–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the LV 3 (Q4 10:04) — (10:04) 2-M.Crosby 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the LV 15 (Q4 4:29) — (4:29) 2-M.Crosby 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1) — Raiders Captains #66 Gabe Jaskson,#4 David Carr,#7 Marquette King,#45 Marcel Reece,#29 David Amerson,#24 Charles Woodson Packers Captains #89 James Jones, #90 B.J. Raji, #91 Jayrone Elliot [WPA +18.2% · EPA -0.48]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 5:03) — (5:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right intended for 10-S.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Randall at LV 43. 23-D.Randall for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -16.1% · EPA -8.77]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 5:52) — (5:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.7% · EPA +3.25]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 0:06) — (:06) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 17-D.Adams to GB 43 for 8 yards (29-D.Amerson). [WPA -13.7% · EPA -0.12]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 11:17) — (11:17) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep right to 18-R.Cobb. PENALTY on LV-38-T.Carrie, Defensive Pass Interference, 28 yards, enforced at LV 42 - No Play. [WPA +13.4% · EPA +4.62]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 5:03) — (5:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right intended for 10-S.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Randall at LV 43. 23-D.Randall for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -16.1% · EPA -8.77]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 11:17) — (11:17) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep right to 18-R.Cobb. PENALTY on LV-38-T.Carrie, Defensive Pass Interference, 28 yards, enforced at LV 42 - No Play. [WPA +13.4% · EPA +4.62]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 6:34) — (6:34) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle intended for 88-C.Walford INTERCEPTED by 33-M.Hyde at LV 36. 33-M.Hyde to LV 2 for 34 yards (88-C.Walford). PENALTY on GB, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, [WPA -12.6% · EPA -4.13]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 1:30) — (1:30) (No Huddle) 44-J.Starks left end to LV 21 for 11 yards (95-B.Mayowa). FUMBLES (95-B.Mayowa), RECOVERED by LV-95-B.Mayowa at LV 21. 95-B.Mayowa to LV 21 for no gain (82-R.Rodgers). The Replay Of [WPA -8.9% · EPA -3.89]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 5:12 · LV 5 · Score 6-0
    (5:12) 30-J.Kuhn up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 5:08 · LV 15 · Score 7-0
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  3. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 5:03 · GB 66 · Score 13-0
    (5:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right intended for 10-S.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Randall at LV 43. 23-D.Randall for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 4:53 · LV 15 · Score 14-0
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  5. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 14:56 · GB 5 · Score 14-3
    (14:56) 11-S.Janikowski 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Gafford, Holder-7-M.King.
  6. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 8:40 · GB 12 · Score 14-6
    (8:40) 11-S.Janikowski 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Gafford, Holder-7-M.King.
  7. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 0:25 · GB 19 · Score 14-12
    (:25) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 89-A.Cooper for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 0:20 · GB 15 · Score 14-13
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Gafford, Holder-7-M.King.
  9. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 10:22 · LV 6 · Score 17-13
    (10:22) 2-M.Crosby 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  10. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 6:54 · GB 26 · Score 17-19
    (6:54) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 89-A.Cooper for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 6:48 · GB 15 · Score 17-20
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Gafford, Holder-7-M.King.
  12. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 5:52 · LV 30 · Score 23-20
    (5:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 5:46 · LV 15 · Score 24-20
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  14. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 10:04 · LV 3 · Score 27-20
    (10:04) 2-M.Crosby 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  15. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 4:29 · LV 15 · Score 30-20
    (4:29) 2-M.Crosby 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

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.
  • Amari Cooper (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Derek Carr (LV) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Green Bay Packers vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2015-12-20?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 30-20 in Week 15, 2015.

What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Q1: Green Bay Packers 14, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q2: Green Bay Packers 0, Las Vegas Raiders 13; Q3: Green Bay Packers 10, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q4: Green Bay Packers 6, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Final: Green Bay Packers 30, Las Vegas Raiders 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Kuhn (Q1 5:12) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Randall (Q1 5:03) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — A. Cooper (D. Carr pass) (Q2 0:25) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — A. Cooper (D. Carr pass) (Q3 6:54) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Jones (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 5:52) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 14:56, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 8:40, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 10:22, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 10:04, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 4:29, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 41.8% completion, -10.8% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -14.11 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 45.8% completion, -0.8% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +4.17 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Amari Cooper (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.52 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+3.24 EPA): (:25) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 89-A.Cooper for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Green Bay Packers

Entered 9-4 Now 10-4 W

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 6-7 Now 6-8 L