Quick answer
- Winner
- Arizona Cardinals
- Final score
- Arizona Cardinals 38–8 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- Green Bay Packers 0–17 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Floyd
- Top passer
- Aaron Rodgers
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:47) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 41 for -10 yards (96-K.Martin). FUMBLES (96-K.M…
- Game date
- 2015-12-27
Game summary
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Green Bay Packers 38–8 on 2015-12-27. M. Floyd posted a game-high +5.04 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 29 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Green Bay Packers | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 17 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
GBGreen Bay Packers(14:11) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(5:51) 7-C.Catanzaro 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(:11) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 12-Jo.Brown for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(14:10) 31-D.Johnson right tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(9:47) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 41 for -10 yards (96-K.Martin). FUMBLES (96-K.Martin) [96-K.Martin], RECOVERED by ARI-90-C.Redding at GB 36. 90-C.Redding for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(6:41) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 27-E.Lacy for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ARI-51-K.Minter, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Rodgers pass to 89-J.Jones is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(3:11) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 9 for -9 yards (54-D.Freeney). FUMBLES (54-D.Freeney) [54-D.Freeney], RECOVERED by ARI-25-J.Powers at GB 7. 25-J.Powers for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
ARIArizona CardinalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 14:11TD LFL. FitzgeraldPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 3
- Score
- 0-6
(14:11) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 14:07XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 0-7
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 5:51FG CCC. CatanzaroPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 1
- Score
- 0-10
(5:51) 7-C.Catanzaro 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:11TD CPC. PalmerPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 7
- Score
- 0-16
(:11) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 12-Jo.Brown for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:06XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 0-17
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 14:10TD Dyontae JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 14
- Score
- 0-23
(14:10) 31-D.Johnson right tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 14:02XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 0-24
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 9:47TD CRC. ReddingPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 49
- Score
- 0-30
(9:47) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 41 for -10 yards (96-K.Martin). FUMBLES (96-K.Martin) [96-K.Martin], RECOVERED by ARI-90-C.Redding at GB 36. 90-C.Redding for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 9:34XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 0-31
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 6:41TD ELE. LacyPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 28
- Score
- 6-31
(6:41) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 27-E.Lacy for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ARI-51-K.Minter, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 6:31Safety Aaron RodgersPoints+2
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 8-31
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Rodgers pass to 89-J.Jones is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 3:11TD JPJ. PowersPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 82
- Score
- 8-37
(3:11) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 9 for -9 yards (54-D.Freeney). FUMBLES (54-D.Freeney) [54-D.Freeney], RECOVERED by ARI-25-J.Powers at GB 7. 25-J.Powers for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 3:05XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 8-38
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Floyd · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.04 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 2C. Palmer · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +3.41 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 3L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.39 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 4E. Lacy · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.71 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
- 5Jo. Brown · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.57 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 6T. Masthay · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +2.55 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.55 EPA/play
- 7A. Quarless · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.82 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 8Dyontae Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +1.58 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.18 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
M. Floyd — ARI · Receiving
M. Floyd posted the highest total EPA (+5.04) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.63 EPA per play.
M. Floyd's top snap (+1.00 EPA): (10:10) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 15-M.Floyd to ARI 42 for 11 yards (24-Q.Rollins).
Biggest single play (-8.26 EPA): Aaron Rodgers — (9:47) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 41 for -10 yards (96-K.Martin). FUMBLES (96-K.Martin) [96-K.Martin], RECOVERED by ARI-90-C.Redding at GB 36. 90-C.Redding for 36 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 · 33.3% completion · -6.1% CPOE · -0.42 EPA/play · -18.95 total EPA
- C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) · 31 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · +4.0% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +3.41 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.341 | +0.017 |
| Offensive success rate | 31.8% | 52.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.444 | +0.094 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.380 | -0.142 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.017 | +0.341 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.9% | 68.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Arizona Cardinals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.34), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: -0.34 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: +0.02 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 13 drives, +1.25 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 13 drives, -29.98 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (C. Palmer pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Palmer
- Arizona Cardinals — Dyontae Johnson
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Redding
- Green Bay Packers — E. Lacy (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Powers
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Catanzaro
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 17–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q2 14:11) — (14:11) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 14:07) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the GB 1 (Q2 5:51) — (5:51) 7-C.Catanzaro 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the GB 7 (Q2 0:11) — (:11) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 12-Jo.Brown for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 0:06) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 21–8. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the GB 14 (Q3 14:10) — (14:10) 31-D.Johnson right tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 14:02) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 49 (Q3 9:47); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 9:34) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ARI 28 (Q3 6:41); Green Bay Packers registered a safety from the ARI 2 (Q3 6:31) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Rodgers pass to 89-J.Jones is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 82 (Q3 3:11); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 3:05) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle intended for 31-D.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 76-M.Daniels at ARI 21. 76-M.Daniels to ARI 15 for 6 yards (70-B.Massie).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 8:41) — (8:41) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 31-D.Johnson pushed ob at GB 35 for 44 yards (21-H.Clinton-Dix).
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 1:05) — (1:05) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right intended for 89-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 28-J.Bethel at ARI 0. Touchback. Penalty on GB-67-D.Barclay, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 6:30) — (6:30) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer sacked at GB 38 for -9 yards (96-M.Neal).
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 4:49) — (4:49) (Punt formation) 8-T.Masthay left end to ARI 48 for 7 yards (96-K.Martin).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 9:47) — (9:47) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 41 for -10 yards (96-K.Martin). FUMBLES (96-K.Martin) [96-K.Martin], RECOVERED by ARI-90-C.Redding at GB 36. 90-C.Redding for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 3:11) — (3:11) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 9 for -9 yards (54-D.Freeney). FUMBLES (54-D.Freeney) [54-D.Freeney], RECOVERED by ARI-25-J.Powers at GB 7. 25-J.Powers for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 5:20) — (5:20) 33-K.Williams up the middle to GB 22 for 5 yards (64-M.Pennel). FUMBLES (64-M.Pennel), RECOVERED by GB-42-M.Burnett at GB 20. 42-M.Burnett to GB 41 for 21 yards (5-D.Stanton).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle intended for 31-D.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 76-M.Daniels at ARI 21. 76-M.Daniels to ARI 15 for 6 yards (70-B.Massie).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 14:11 · GB 3 · Score 0-6
(14:11) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 14:07 · GB 15 · Score 0-7
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 5:51 · GB 1 · Score 0-10
(5:51) 7-C.Catanzaro 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 0:11 · GB 7 · Score 0-16
(:11) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 12-Jo.Brown for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 0:06 · GB 15 · Score 0-17
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 14:10 · GB 14 · Score 0-23
(14:10) 31-D.Johnson right tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 14:02 · GB 15 · Score 0-24
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 9:47 · ARI 49 · Score 0-30
(9:47) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 41 for -10 yards (96-K.Martin). FUMBLES (96-K.Martin) [96-K.Martin], RECOVERED by ARI-90-C.Redding at GB 36. 90-C.Redding for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 9:34 · GB 15 · Score 0-31
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 6:41 · ARI 28 · Score 6-31
(6:41) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 27-E.Lacy for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ARI-51-K.Minter, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Green Bay Packers Safety (+2) — Q3 6:31 · ARI 2 · Score 8-31
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Rodgers pass to 89-J.Jones is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 3:11 · ARI 82 · Score 8-37
(3:11) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 9 for -9 yards (54-D.Freeney). FUMBLES (54-D.Freeney) [54-D.Freeney], RECOVERED by ARI-25-J.Powers at GB 7. 25-J.Powers for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 3:05 · GB 15 · Score 8-38
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Arizona Cardinals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- M. Floyd (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- C. Palmer (ARI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Arizona Cardinals on 2015-12-27?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Green Bay Packers 38-8 in Week 16, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q2: Green Bay Packers 0, Arizona Cardinals 17; Q3: Green Bay Packers 8, Arizona Cardinals 21; Final: Green Bay Packers 8, Arizona Cardinals 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Arizona Cardinals?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 14:11) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — C. Palmer (Q2 0:11) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Johnson (Q3 14:10) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — C. Redding (Q3 9:47) Green Bay Packers touchdown — E. Lacy (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 6:41) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Powers (Q3 3:11) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q2 5:51, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Arizona Cardinals?
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 33.3% completion, -6.1% CPOE, -0.42 EPA per dropback, -18.95 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals), 58.1% completion, +4.0% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +3.41 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Arizona Cardinals?
M. Floyd (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.04 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+1.00 EPA): (10:10) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 15-M.Floyd to ARI 42 for 11 yards (24-Q.Rollins)..
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 10-4 Now 10-5 L
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 12-2 Now 13-2 W
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