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NFL · Week 17 · January 3, 2016 · 12 min read

Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers: 2015 Week 17 Recap

Vikings defeat Packers 20–13 in Week 17

Adam Thielen led Fantasy Impact as Vikings prevailed in a 20–13 Week 17 finish.

Minnesota Vikings 20 11–5 Winner
Final 20–13
Green Bay Packers 13 10–6
Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
20–13
Halftime
Minnesota Vikings 6–3 Green Bay Packers
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
FantasyHQ MVP
Adam Thielen
Game date
January 3, 2016

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • Adam Thielen
    Adam Thielen 2 CAR · 67 YDS +6.9 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Peterson 19 CAR · 67 YDS · 1 TD +1.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Jerick McKinnon
    Jerick McKinnon 4 CAR · 15 YDS +0.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • R.Rodgers 7 REC · 59 YDS · 1 TD +2.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Randall Cobb
    Randall Cobb 6 REC · 37 YDS +1.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Davante Adams
    Davante Adams 4 REC · 54 YDS +1.3 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
Minnesota Vikings 20–13 Green Bay Packers
Halftime
Minnesota Vikings 6–3 Green Bay Packers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Adam Thielen
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
Biggest EPA play
(4:42) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 47 for -8 yards (97-E.Griffen). FUMBLES (97-E.G…
Game date
2016-01-03

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 20–13 on 2016-01-03. Adam Thielen posted a game-high +6.94 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Minnesota Vikings33140020
Green Bay Packers30010013

Scoring Map

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

MINMinnesota Vikings
GBGreen Bay Packers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 10:49FG
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 21
    Score
    3-0

    (10:49) 3-B.Walsh 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.

  2. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 2:06FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 10
    Score
    3-3

    (2:06) 2-M.Crosby 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  3. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 2:58FG
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 14
    Score
    6-3

    (2:58) 3-B.Walsh 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.

  4. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 10:37TD
    APA. Peterson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 3
    Score
    12-3

    (10:37) (Shotgun) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 10:32XP
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    13-3

    3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.

  6. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 4:42TD
    CMC. Munnerlyn

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 45
    Score
    19-3

    (4:42) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 47 for -8 yards (97-E.Griffen). FUMBLES (97-E.Griffen), RECOVERED by MIN-24-C.Munnerlyn at MIN 45. 24-C.Munnerlyn for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the fumble ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.

  7. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 4:28XP
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    20-3

    3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.

  8. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 13:37TD
    RRR. Rodgers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 16
    Score
    20-9

    (13:37) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 82-R.Rodgers for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 13:27XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 15
    Score
    20-10

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  10. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 5:39FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 25
    Score
    20-13

    (5:39) 2-M.Crosby 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Adam ThielenAdam Thielen · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +6.94 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.47 EPA/play
  2. 2R. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.93 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
  3. 3Randall CobbRandall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.82 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  4. 4Davante AdamsDavante Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.33 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
  5. 5A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +1.23 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
  6. 6J. Starks · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.21 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
  7. 7Adam ThielenAdam Thielen · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.11 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
  8. 8Jerick McKinnonJerick McKinnon · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +0.52 total EPA · 4 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.

Adam Thielen

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Adam Thielen — MIN · Rushing

Adam Thielen posted the highest total EPA (+6.94) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +3.47 EPA per play.

Adam Thielen's top snap (+5.44 EPA): (12:16) (Punt formation) 19-A.Thielen left end to GB 21 for 41 yards (55-A.Mulumba).

Biggest single play (-8.54 EPA): Aaron Rodgers — (4:42) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 47 for -8 yards (97-E.Griffen). FUMBLES (97-E.Griffen), RECOVERED by MIN-24-C.Munnerlyn at MIN 45. 24-C.Munnerlyn for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Officia

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 RodgersAaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 54 dropbacks · 51.9% completion · +4.2% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -9.86 total EPA
  • Teddy BridgewaterTeddy Bridgewater (Minnesota Vikings) · 23 dropbacks · 43.5% completion · -3.2% CPOE · -0.41 EPA/play · -9.45 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatMinnesota VikingsGreen Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play-0.041-0.132
Offensive success rate37.5%37.2%
Pass EPA/play-0.411-0.183
Rush EPA/play+0.317-0.165
Defensive EPA/play+0.132+0.041
Defensive success rate62.8%62.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Minnesota Vikings: -0.04 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: -0.13 EPA/play (21st percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, -12.43 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, -2.63 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (Q3 10:37)
  • Minnesota Vikings — C. Munnerlyn (Q3 4:42)
  • Green Bay Packers — R. Rodgers (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q4 13:37)

Field goals

  • Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (Q1 10:49)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q1 2:06)
  • Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (Q2 2:58)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q4 5:39)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 21 (Q1 10:49) — (10:49) 3-B.Walsh 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 10 (Q1 2:06) — (2:06) 2-M.Crosby 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 14 (Q2 2:58) — (2:58) 3-B.Walsh 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q3 10:37) — (10:37) (Shotgun) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 10:32) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 45 (Q3 4:42); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 4:28) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 16 (Q4 13:37) — (13:37) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 82-R.Rodgers for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 13:27) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 25 (Q4 5:39) — (5:39) 2-M.Crosby 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 12:16) — (12:16) (Punt formation) 19-A.Thielen left end to GB 21 for 41 yards (55-A.Mulumba). [WPA +15.7% · EPA +5.44]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 4:37) — (4:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 89-J.Jones to MIN 23 for 37 yards (23-T.Newman). MIN-55-A.Barr was injured during the play. [WPA +12.7% · EPA +2.35]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 4:42) — (4:42) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 47 for -8 yards (97-E.Griffen). FUMBLES (97-E.Griffen), RECOVERED by MIN-24-C.Munnerlyn at MIN 45. 24-C.Munnerlyn for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Officia [WPA -12.3% · EPA -8.54]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 2:18) — (2:18) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left intended for 89-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 29-X.Rhodes [92-T.Johnson] at MIN -4. Touchback. [WPA -12.3% · EPA -3.23]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q3 6:35) — (6:35) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle intended for 11-M.Wallace INTERCEPTED by 33-M.Hyde [96-M.Neal] at MIN 43. 33-M.Hyde to MIN 43 for no gain (17-J.Wright). The Replay Official reviewed [WPA -10.2% · EPA -3.79]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 4:42) — (4:42) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 47 for -8 yards (97-E.Griffen). FUMBLES (97-E.Griffen), RECOVERED by MIN-24-C.Munnerlyn at MIN 45. 24-C.Munnerlyn for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Officia [WPA -12.3% · EPA -8.54]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 12:16) — (12:16) (Punt formation) 19-A.Thielen left end to GB 21 for 41 yards (55-A.Mulumba). [WPA +15.7% · EPA +5.44]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q3 6:35) — (6:35) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle intended for 11-M.Wallace INTERCEPTED by 33-M.Hyde [96-M.Neal] at MIN 43. 33-M.Hyde to MIN 43 for no gain (17-J.Wright). The Replay Official reviewed [WPA -10.2% · EPA -3.79]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 2:18) — (2:18) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left intended for 89-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 29-X.Rhodes [92-T.Johnson] at MIN -4. Touchback. [WPA -12.3% · EPA -3.23]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 10:49 · GB 21 · Score 3-0
    (10:49) 3-B.Walsh 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
  2. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 2:06 · MIN 10 · Score 3-3
    (2:06) 2-M.Crosby 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  3. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 2:58 · GB 14 · Score 6-3
    (2:58) 3-B.Walsh 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
  4. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 10:37 · GB 3 · Score 12-3
    (10:37) (Shotgun) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 10:32 · GB 15 · Score 13-3
    3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
  6. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 4:42 · MIN 45 · Score 19-3
    (4:42) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 47 for -8 yards (97-E.Griffen). FUMBLES (97-E.Griffen), RECOVERED by MIN-24-C.Munnerlyn at MIN 45. 24-C.Munnerlyn for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Officia
  7. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 4:28 · GB 15 · Score 20-3
    3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
  8. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 13:37 · MIN 16 · Score 20-9
    (13:37) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 82-R.Rodgers for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 13:27 · MIN 15 · Score 20-10
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  10. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 5:39 · MIN 25 · Score 20-13
    (5:39) 2-M.Crosby 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Adam Thielen (Minnesota Vikings) 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 Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers on 2016-01-03?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 20-13 in Week 17, 2015.

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

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 3, Green Bay Packers 3; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 3, Green Bay Packers 0; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 14, Green Bay Packers 0; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 0, Green Bay Packers 10; Final: Minnesota Vikings 20, Green Bay Packers 13.

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

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q3 10:37) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Munnerlyn (Q3 4:42) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Rodgers (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 13:37) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q1 10:49, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q1 2:06, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q2 2:58, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 5:39, 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?

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 51.9% completion, +4.2% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -9.86 total passing EPA. Teddy Bridgewater (Minnesota Vikings), 43.5% completion, -3.2% CPOE, -0.41 EPA per dropback, -9.45 total passing EPA.

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

Adam Thielen (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.94 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 2 snaps. Their top snap (+5.44 EPA): (12:16) (Punt formation) 19-A.Thielen left end to GB 21 for 41 yards (55-A.Mulumba)..

Was Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Minnesota Vikings won 20-13 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 10-5 Now 11-5 W

Green Bay Packers

Entered 10-5 Now 10-6 L

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