Quick answer
- Winner
- Green Bay Packers
- Final score
- Green Bay Packers 38–25 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 13–28 Green Bay Packers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Adam Thielen
- Top passer
- S. Bradford
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:35) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right to 19-A.Thielen for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2016-12-24
Game summary
The Green Bay Packers beat the Minnesota Vikings 38–25 on 2016-12-24. Adam Thielen posted a game-high +18.77 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 3 | 10 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
 Green Bay Packers | 14 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings
(7:20) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 87-J.Nelson for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
(3:40) 2-K.Forbath 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
(1:54) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 17-D.Adams for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
(12:34) 2-K.Forbath 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
(8:19) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 87-J.Nelson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
(7:35) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right to 19-A.Thielen for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
(:32) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
(15:00) 2-M.Crosby 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
(9:07) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 82-R.Rodgers for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIN-34-A.Sendejo, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
(4:24) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 14-S.Diggs for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short middle to 19-A.Thielen for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-K.Clark].
GBGreen Bay PackersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 7:20TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 21
- Score
- 0-6
(7:20) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 87-J.Nelson for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 7:13XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 0-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 3:40FG KFK. ForbathPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 4
- Score
- 3-7
(3:40) 2-K.Forbath 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 1:54TD Davante AdamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 20
- Score
- 3-13
(1:54) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 17-D.Adams for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 1:49XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 3-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 12:34FG KFK. ForbathPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 8
- Score
- 6-14
(12:34) 2-K.Forbath 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 8:19TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 6-20
(8:19) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 87-J.Nelson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 8:11XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 6-21
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 7:35TD Adam ThielenPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 71
- Score
- 12-21
(7:35) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right to 19-A.Thielen for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 7:24XP KFK. ForbathPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 13-21
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 0:32TD Aaron RodgersPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 6
- Score
- 13-27
(:32) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 0:24XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 13-28
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 15:00FG Maxx CrosbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 30
- Score
- 13-31
(15:00) 2-M.Crosby 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 9:07TD RRR. RodgersPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 13
- Score
- 13-37
(9:07) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 82-R.Rodgers for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIN-34-A.Sendejo, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 9:02XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 13-38
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 4:24TD Stefon DiggsPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 3
- Score
- 19-38
(4:24) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 14-S.Diggs for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 0:40TD Adam ThielenPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 8
- Score
- 25-38
(:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short middle to 19-A.Thielen for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-K.Clark].
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Adam Thielen · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +18.77 total EPA · 15 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 2Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +14.42 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 3Jack Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +12.46 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
- 4S. Bradford · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +6.35 total EPA · 57 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 5G. Allison · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.46 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 6R. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.29 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play
- 7Davante Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 8K. Rudolph · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.32 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.26 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
Adam Thielen — MIN · Receiving
Adam Thielen posted the highest total EPA (+18.77) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 15 counted snaps, they averaged +1.25 EPA per play.
Adam Thielen's top snap (+5.94 EPA): (7:35) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right to 19-A.Thielen for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
S. Bradford led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S. Bradford (Minnesota Vikings) · 57 dropbacks · 59.6% completion · +3.5% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +6.35 total EPA
- Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 44 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +13.3% CPOE · +0.33 EPA/play · +14.42 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.055 | +0.079 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.2% | 46.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.111 | +0.309 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.295 | -0.365 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.079 | +0.055 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.8% | 59.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.06 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: +0.08 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: 13 drives, +6.29 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 14 drives, -5.34 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 — Jack Nelson (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Davante Adams (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Jack Nelson (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Adam Thielen (S. Bradford pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Aaron Rodgers
- Green Bay Packers — R. Rodgers (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Stefon Diggs (S. Bradford pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Adam Thielen (S. Bradford pass)
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — K. Forbath
- Minnesota Vikings — K. Forbath
- Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–3. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 21 (Q1 7:20) — (7:20) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 87-J.Nelson for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q1 7:13) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 4 (Q1 3:40) — (3:40) 2-K.Forbath 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 20 (Q1 1:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 17-D.Adams for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q1 1:49) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–10. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 8 (Q2 12:34) — (12:34) 2-K.Forbath 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q2 8:19) — (8:19) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 87-J.Nelson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 8:11) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 71 (Q2 7:35) — (7:35) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right to 19-A.Thielen for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 7:24) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 6 (Q2 0:32) — (:32) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 0:24) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 12–10. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 30 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 2-M.Crosby 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 13 (Q4 9:07); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 9:02) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q4 4:24) — (4:24) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 14-S.Diggs for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 8 (Q4 0:40) — (:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short middle to 19-A.Thielen for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-K.Clark]..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 1:00) — (1:00) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford sacked at GB 47 for -6 yards (52-C.Matthews). FUMBLES (52-C.Matthews) [52-C.Matthews], RECOVERED by GB-76-M.Daniels at GB 46. 76-M.Daniels to GB 46 for no gain (21-J.McKi
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 1:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 17-D.Adams for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 9:50) — (9:50) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford Aborted. 62-N.Easton FUMBLES at MIN 42, RECOVERED by GB-97-K.Clark at MIN 42. 97-K.Clark to MIN 42 for no gain (62-N.Easton).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 7:35) — (7:35) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right to 19-A.Thielen for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 3:28) — (3:28) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 87-J.Nelson to MIN 26 for 48 yards (26-T.Waynes).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 7:35) — (7:35) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right to 19-A.Thielen for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 9:50) — (9:50) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford Aborted. 62-N.Easton FUMBLES at MIN 42, RECOVERED by GB-97-K.Clark at MIN 42. 97-K.Clark to MIN 42 for no gain (62-N.Easton).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 1:00) — (1:00) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford sacked at GB 47 for -6 yards (52-C.Matthews). FUMBLES (52-C.Matthews) [52-C.Matthews], RECOVERED by GB-76-M.Daniels at GB 46. 76-M.Daniels to GB 46 for no gain (21-J.McKi
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 2:30) — (2:30) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right to 19-A.Thielen pushed ob at GB 12 for 24 yards (24-Q.Rollins).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 7:20 · MIN 21 · Score 0-6
(7:20) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 87-J.Nelson for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 7:13 · MIN 15 · Score 0-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 3:40 · GB 4 · Score 3-7
(3:40) 2-K.Forbath 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 1:54 · MIN 20 · Score 3-13
(1:54) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 17-D.Adams for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 1:49 · MIN 15 · Score 3-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 12:34 · GB 8 · Score 6-14
(12:34) 2-K.Forbath 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 8:19 · MIN 2 · Score 6-20
(8:19) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 87-J.Nelson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 8:11 · MIN 15 · Score 6-21
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 7:35 · GB 71 · Score 12-21
(7:35) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right to 19-A.Thielen for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 7:24 · GB 15 · Score 13-21
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 0:32 · MIN 6 · Score 13-27
(:32) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 0:24 · MIN 15 · Score 13-28
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · MIN 30 · Score 13-31
(15:00) 2-M.Crosby 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 9:07 · MIN 13 · Score 13-37
(9:07) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 82-R.Rodgers for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIN-34-A.Sendejo, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 9:02 · MIN 15 · Score 13-38
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 4:24 · GB 3 · Score 19-38
(4:24) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 14-S.Diggs for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 0:40 · GB 8 · Score 25-38
(:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short middle to 19-A.Thielen for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-K.Clark].
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.
- Adam Thielen (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- S. Bradford (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers on 2016-12-24?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Minnesota Vikings 38-25 in Week 16, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 3, Green Bay Packers 14; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 10, Green Bay Packers 14; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 12, Green Bay Packers 10; Final: Minnesota Vikings 25, Green Bay Packers 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 7:20) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 1:54) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 8:19) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Thielen (S. Bradford pass) (Q2 7:35) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Rodgers (Q2 0:32) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Rodgers (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 9:07) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — S. Diggs (S. Bradford pass) (Q4 4:24) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Thielen (S. Bradford pass) (Q4 0:40) Minnesota Vikings field goal — K. Forbath (Q1 3:40, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — K. Forbath (Q2 12:34, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 15:00, 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?
S. Bradford (Minnesota Vikings), 59.6% completion, +3.5% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +6.35 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 63.6% completion, +13.3% CPOE, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +14.42 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 +18.77 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 15 snaps. Their top snap (+5.94 EPA): (7:35) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right to 19-A.Thielen for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 7-7 Now 7-8 L
Green Bay Packers
Entered 8-6 Now 9-6 W
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