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NFL · Week 17 · January 1, 2017 · 12 min read

Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions: 2016 Week 17 Recap

Packers defeat Lions 31–24 in Week 17

Aaron Rodgers led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 31–24 Week 17 finish.

Green Bay Packers 31 10–6 Winner
Final 31–24
Detroit Lions 24 9–7
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
31–24
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 10–14 Detroit Lions
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Game date
January 1, 2017

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Aaron Rodgers
    Aaron Rodgers 27/50 · 330 YDS · 4 TD +18.9 Fantasy Impact
  • G.Allison 4 REC · 91 YDS · 1 TD +6.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Jack Nelson
    Jack Nelson 6 REC · 66 YDS +5.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • Matthew Stafford
    Matthew Stafford 26/45 · 332 YDS · 2 TD +8.9 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Boldin 4 REC · 57 YDS · 1 TD +6.7 Fantasy Impact
  • E.Ebron 6 REC · 61 YDS +3.8 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 31–24 Detroit Lions
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 10–14 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
Biggest EPA play
(:22) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 80-A.Boldin for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2017-01-01

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 31–24 on 2017-01-01, overcoming Detroit Lions's 14–10 halftime lead. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +18.91 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4——T
Green Bay Packers107140031
Detroit Lions140100024

Scoring Map

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

GBGreen Bay Packers
DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 10:54TD
    ARA. Ripkowski

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 7
    Score
    6-0

    (10:54) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 22-A.Ripkowski for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 10:47XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 15
    Score
    7-0

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.

  3. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 5:03TD
    ZZZ. Zenner

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 1
    Score
    7-6

    (5:03) 34-Z.Zenner right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 5:00XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    7-7

    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  5. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 0:26TD
    GTG. Tate

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 3
    Score
    7-13

    (:26) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 15-G.Tate for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 0:23XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    7-14

    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  7. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 0:03FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 35
    Score
    10-14

    (:03) 2-M.Crosby 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.

  8. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 9:27TD
    Davante Adams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 3
    Score
    16-14

    (9:27) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 17-D.Adams for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [27-G.Quin]. PENALTY on GB-17-D.Adams, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  9. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 9:23XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 15
    Score
    17-14

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.

  10. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 10:13TD
    GAG. Allison

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 10
    Score
    23-14

    (10:13) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 81-G.Allison for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-E.Ansah].

  11. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 7:47FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 36
    Score
    23-17

    (7:47) 5-M.Prater 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  12. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 2:54TD
    Davante Adams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 9
    Score
    29-17

    (2:54) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 2:50Safety
    Aaron Rodgers

    Points+2

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    31-17

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Rodgers pass to 17-D.Adams is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  14. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 0:22TD
    ABA. Boldin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 35
    Score
    31-23

    (:22) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 80-A.Boldin for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 0:13XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    31-24

    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +18.91 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  2. 2Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +8.93 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
  3. 3A. Boldin · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.73 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
  4. 4G. Allison · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.54 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
  5. 5Jack NelsonJack Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.00 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
  6. 6James Cook IIIJames Cook III · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.94 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
  7. 7E. Ebron · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.84 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
  8. 8A. Ripkowski · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +3.83 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Aaron Rodgers

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Aaron Rodgers — GB · Passing

Aaron Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+18.91) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 50 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.

Aaron Rodgers's top snap (+3.07 EPA): (10:13) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 81-G.Allison for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-E.Ansah].

Biggest single play (+5.41 EPA): Matthew Stafford — (:22) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 80-A.Boldin for 35 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 RodgersAaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 50 dropbacks · 54.0% completion · +3.1% CPOE · +0.38 EPA/play · +18.91 total EPA
  • Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 45 dropbacks · 57.8% completion · -1.7% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +8.93 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatGreen Bay PackersDetroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play+0.195+0.079
Offensive success rate54.3%47.0%
Pass EPA/play+0.378+0.198
Rush EPA/play+0.182-0.036
Defensive EPA/play-0.079-0.195
Defensive success rate53.0%45.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs +0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Green Bay Packers: +0.20 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: +0.08 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: 10 drives, +6.56 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, +18.30 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 — A. Ripkowski (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q2 10:54)
  • Detroit Lions — Z. Zenner (Q2 5:03)
  • Detroit Lions — G. Tate (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q2 0:26)
  • Davante AdamsGreen Bay Packers — Davante Adams (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q3 9:27)
  • Green Bay Packers — G. Allison (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q4 10:13)
  • Davante AdamsGreen Bay Packers — Davante Adams (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q4 2:54)
  • Detroit Lions — A. Boldin (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q4 0:22)

Field goals

  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q2 0:03)
  • Matt PraterDetroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q4 7:47)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 14–10. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 7 (Q2 10:54) — (10:54) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 22-A.Ripkowski for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 10:47) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q2 5:03) — (5:03) 34-Z.Zenner right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 5:00) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q2 0:26) — (:26) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 15-G.Tate for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 0:23) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 35 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 2-M.Crosby 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 3 (Q3 9:27); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 9:23) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–10. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 10 (Q4 10:13) — (10:13) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 81-G.Allison for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-E.Ansah].; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 36 (Q4 7:47) — (7:47) 5-M.Prater 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 9 (Q4 2:54) — (2:54) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers registered a safety from the DET 2 (Q4 2:50) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Rodgers pass to 17-D.Adams is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 35 (Q4 0:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 80-A.Boldin for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 0:13) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Detroit Lions (Q1 2:36) — (2:36) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 15-G.Tate pushed ob at GB 26 for 17 yards (36-L.Gunter) [56-J.Peppers]. [WPA +11.9% · EPA +2.39]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 10:41) — (10:41) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 87-J.Nelson to DET 19 for 20 yards (54-D.Levy). Penalty on DET-54-D.Levy, Illegal Contact, declined. [WPA +9.7% · EPA +2.03]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 8:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 13-T.Jones pushed ob at GB 34 for 35 yards (21-H.Clinton-Dix). [WPA +9.0% · EPA +3.72]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 13:32) — (13:32) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 81-G.Allison to DET 44 for 31 yards (41-C.Butler). [WPA +8.4% · EPA +2.24]
  • Detroit Lions (Q3 1:00) — (1:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 11-M.Jones ran ob at DET 34 for 30 yards. GB-24-Q.Rollins was injured during the play. He is Out. [WPA +8.3% · EPA +2.88]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Detroit Lions (Q4 0:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 80-A.Boldin for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.2% · EPA +5.41]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 1:35) — (1:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 15-G.Tate INTERCEPTED by 33-M.Hyde at GB 0. Touchback. [WPA -0.6% · EPA -4.68]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 8:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 13-T.Jones pushed ob at GB 34 for 35 yards (21-H.Clinton-Dix). [WPA +9.0% · EPA +3.72]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 5-M.Prater 39 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. [WPA -7.2% · EPA -3.64]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 10:54 · DET 7 · Score 6-0
    (10:54) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 22-A.Ripkowski for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 10:47 · DET 15 · Score 7-0
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
  3. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 5:03 · GB 1 · Score 7-6
    (5:03) 34-Z.Zenner right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 5:00 · GB 15 · Score 7-7
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  5. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 0:26 · GB 3 · Score 7-13
    (:26) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 15-G.Tate for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 0:23 · GB 15 · Score 7-14
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  7. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · DET 35 · Score 10-14
    (:03) 2-M.Crosby 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
  8. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 9:27 · DET 3 · Score 16-14
    (9:27) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 17-D.Adams for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [27-G.Quin]. PENALTY on GB-17-D.Adams, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  9. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 9:23 · DET 15 · Score 17-14
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
  10. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 10:13 · DET 10 · Score 23-14
    (10:13) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 81-G.Allison for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-E.Ansah].
  11. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 7:47 · GB 36 · Score 23-17
    (7:47) 5-M.Prater 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  12. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 2:54 · DET 9 · Score 29-17
    (2:54) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Green Bay Packers Safety (+2) — Q4 2:50 · DET 2 · Score 31-17
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Rodgers pass to 17-D.Adams is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  14. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 0:22 · GB 35 · Score 31-23
    (:22) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 80-A.Boldin for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 0:13 · GB 15 · Score 31-24
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) 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 Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions on 2017-01-01?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 31-24 in Week 17, 2016.

What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?

Q2: Green Bay Packers 10, Detroit Lions 14; Q3: Green Bay Packers 7, Detroit Lions 0; Q4: Green Bay Packers 14, Detroit Lions 10; Final: Green Bay Packers 31, Detroit Lions 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?

Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Ripkowski (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 10:54) Detroit Lions touchdown — Z. Zenner (Q2 5:03) Detroit Lions touchdown — G. Tate (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 0:26) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 9:27) Green Bay Packers touchdown — G. Allison (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 10:13) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 2:54) Detroit Lions touchdown — A. Boldin (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 0:22) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q4 7:47, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 54.0% completion, +3.1% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +18.91 total passing EPA. Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 57.8% completion, -1.7% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +8.93 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.91 total EPA on Passing plays. across 50 snaps. Their top snap (+3.07 EPA): (10:13) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 81-G.Allison for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-E.Ansah]..

Was Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Green Bay Packers won 31-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Green Bay Packers

Entered 9-6 Now 10-6 W

Detroit Lions

Entered 9-6 Now 9-7 L

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