Quick answer
- Winner
- Arizona Cardinals
- Final score
- Arizona Cardinals 26–20 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- Green Bay Packers 6–7 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Janis
- Top passer
- Aaron Rodgers
- Biggest EPA play
- (:05) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 83-J.Janis for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN [44-M.…
- Game date
- 2016-01-16
Game summary
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Green Bay Packers 26–20 on 2016-01-16. J. Janis posted a game-high +12.53 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Green Bay Packers | 0 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 7 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 26 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
GBGreen Bay Packers(6:58) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 15-M.Floyd for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(11:27) 2-M.Crosby 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(1:01) 2-M.Crosby 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(10:25) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 83-J.Janis for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(5:09) 7-C.Catanzaro 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(3:50) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 15-M.Floyd for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald. Deflected by 23-D.Randall.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(2:00) 7-C.Catanzaro 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(:05) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 83-J.Janis for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN [44-M.Golden]. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(14:00) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona CardinalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 6:58TD MFM. FloydPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 8
- Score
- 0-6
(6:58) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 15-M.Floyd for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 6:48XP 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.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 11:27FG Maxx CrosbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 10
- Score
- 3-7
(11:27) 2-M.Crosby 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 1:01FG Maxx CrosbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 16
- Score
- 6-7
(1:01) 2-M.Crosby 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 10:25TD JJJ. JanisPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 8
- Score
- 12-7
(10:25) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 83-J.Janis for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 10:17XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 13-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 5:09FG CCC. CatanzaroPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 10
- Score
- 13-10
(5:09) 7-C.Catanzaro 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 3:50TD MFM. FloydPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 9
- Score
- 13-16
(3:50) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 15-M.Floyd for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald. Deflected by 23-D.Randall.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 3:44XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 13-17
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 2:00FG CCC. CatanzaroPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 18
- Score
- 13-20
(2:00) 7-C.Catanzaro 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 0:05TD JJJ. JanisPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 41
- Score
- 19-20
(:05) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 83-J.Janis for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN [44-M.Golden]. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 0:00XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 20-20
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
OT 14:00TD LFL. FitzgeraldPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 5
- Score
- 20-26
(14:00) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Janis · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +12.53 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 2L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +11.05 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 3C. Palmer · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +8.40 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 4E. Lacy · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +2.45 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 5M. Floyd · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.98 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 6
Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +1.69 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play - 7D. Fells · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.60 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 8
Dyontae Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.30 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.03 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
J. Janis — GB · Receiving
J. Janis posted the highest total EPA (+12.53) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +1.14 EPA per play.
J. Janis's top snap (+6.48 EPA): (:05) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 83-J.Janis for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN [44-M.Golden]. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
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) · 51 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · -0.9% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.69 total EPA
- C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) · 45 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · -0.3% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +8.40 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.009 | +0.073 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.6% | 45.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.033 | +0.187 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.100 | -0.270 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.073 | -0.009 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.4% | 64.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Arizona Cardinals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs +0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: +0.01 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: +0.07 EPA/play (72nd percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, +5.73 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, +0.82 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — M. Floyd (C. Palmer pass)
- Green Bay Packers — J. Janis (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — M. Floyd (C. Palmer pass)
- Green Bay Packers — J. Janis (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (C. Palmer pass)
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
- Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Catanzaro
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Catanzaro
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the GB 8 (Q1 6:58) — (6:58) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 15-M.Floyd for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 6:48) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 6–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the ARI 10 (Q2 11:27) — (11:27) 2-M.Crosby 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the ARI 16 (Q2 1:01) — (1:01) 2-M.Crosby 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–3. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ARI 8 (Q3 10:25) — (10:25) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 83-J.Janis for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 10:17) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the GB 10 (Q3 5:09) — (5:09) 7-C.Catanzaro 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 10–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the GB 9 (Q4 3:50) — (3:50) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 15-M.Floyd for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald. Deflected by 23-D.Randall.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 3:44) — 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 18 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 7-C.Catanzaro 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the ARI 41 (Q4 0:05); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q4 0:00) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
Overtime: Arizona Cardinals won the period 6–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the GB 5 (OT 14:00) — (14:00) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Arizona Cardinals (OT 15:00) — (15:00) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald to GB 5 for 75 yards (29-C.Hayward).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:05) — (:05) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 83-J.Janis for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN [44-M.Golden]. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the f
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 14:18) — (14:18) 3-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 12-Jo.Brown INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Randall at GB 0. Touchback.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 12:14) — (12:14) (No Huddle) 27-E.Lacy up the middle to ARI 8 for 61 yards (26-R.Johnson).
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 13:57) — (13:57) (No Huddle) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left intended for 84-J.Abbrederis INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Johnson (93-C.Campbell) at GB 48. 26-R.Johnson to GB 47 for 1 yard (84-J.Abbrederis).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:05) — (:05) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 83-J.Janis for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN [44-M.Golden]. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the f
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 14:18) — (14:18) 3-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 12-Jo.Brown INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Randall at GB 0. Touchback.
- Arizona Cardinals (OT 15:00) — (15:00) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald to GB 5 for 75 yards (29-C.Hayward).
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 13:57) — (13:57) (No Huddle) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left intended for 84-J.Abbrederis INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Johnson (93-C.Campbell) at GB 48. 26-R.Johnson to GB 47 for 1 yard (84-J.Abbrederis).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 6:58 · GB 8 · Score 0-6
(6:58) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 15-M.Floyd for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 6:48 · GB 15 · Score 0-7
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 11:27 · ARI 10 · Score 3-7
(11:27) 2-M.Crosby 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 1:01 · ARI 16 · Score 6-7
(1:01) 2-M.Crosby 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 10:25 · ARI 8 · Score 12-7
(10:25) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 83-J.Janis for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 10:17 · ARI 15 · Score 13-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 5:09 · GB 10 · Score 13-10
(5:09) 7-C.Catanzaro 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 3:50 · GB 9 · Score 13-16
(3:50) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 15-M.Floyd for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald. Deflected by 23-D.Randall. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 3:44 · GB 15 · Score 13-17
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · GB 18 · Score 13-20
(2:00) 7-C.Catanzaro 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 0:05 · ARI 41 · Score 19-20
(:05) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 83-J.Janis for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN [44-M.Golden]. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the f - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 0:00 · ARI 15 · Score 20-20
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — OT 14:00 · GB 5 · Score 20-26
(14:00) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- J. Janis (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Arizona Cardinals on 2016-01-16?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Green Bay Packers 26-20 in Wild Card, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 0, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q2: Green Bay Packers 6, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q3: Green Bay Packers 7, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q4: Green Bay Packers 7, Arizona Cardinals 10; Q5: Green Bay Packers 0, Arizona Cardinals 6; Final: Green Bay Packers 20, Arizona Cardinals 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Arizona Cardinals?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — M. Floyd (C. Palmer pass) (Q1 6:58) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Janis (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 10:25) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — M. Floyd (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 3:50) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Janis (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 0:05) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (C. Palmer pass) (OT 14:00) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 11:27, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 1:01, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q3 5:09, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q4 2:00, 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), 47.1% completion, -0.9% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.69 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals), 55.6% completion, -0.3% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +8.40 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Arizona Cardinals?
J. Janis (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.53 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+6.48 EPA): (:05) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 83-J.Janis for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN [44-M.Golden]. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld..
Was Green Bay Packers vs Arizona Cardinals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Arizona Cardinals won 26-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 11-6 Now 11-7 L
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 13-3 Now 14-3 W
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