Lions 27–34 Packers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 2016

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

M. Stafford (Detroit Lions), 59.6% completion, +7.7% CPOE, +0.40 EPA per dropback, +18.92 total passing EPA. A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 48.4% completion, -0.1% CPOE, +0.54 EPA per dropback, +16.89 total passing EPA.

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

M. Stafford (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.92 total EPA on Passing plays. across 47 snaps. Their top snap (-6.92 EPA): (11:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 85-E.Ebron INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Randall at GB 31. 23-D.Randall to DET 25 for 44 yards (71-R.Reiff)..

Quick answer

Winner: Green Bay Packers
Final score: Green Bay Packers 34–27 Detroit Lions
Halftime: Detroit Lions 10–31 Green Bay Packers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Matthew Stafford
Top passer: Matthew Stafford
Biggest EPA play: (11:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 85-E.Ebron INTERCE…
Game date: 2016-09-25

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 34–27 on 2016-09-25. Matthew Stafford posted a game-high +18.92 total EPA in the passing.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Detroit Lions	3	7	7	10	0	27
Green Bay Packers	14	17	3	0	0	34

Scoring Map

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

DETDetroit Lions

+3GB 23

DET 8

DET 2

GB 73

GB 2

+3DET 28

+3GB 32

GB 35

GBGreen Bay Packers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

18 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 11:27TD
Davante Adams
Points+6
Yard line
DET 14
Score
0-6
(11:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 17-D.Adams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 11:22XP
Maxx Crosby
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
0-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
DETDetroit Lions
Q1 2:49FG
Matt Prater
Points+3
Yard line
GB 23
Score
3-7
(2:49) 5-M.Prater 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 1:07TD
Jack Nelson
Points+6
Yard line
DET 8
Score
3-13
(1:07) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 87-J.Nelson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 1:01XP
Maxx Crosby
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
3-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 14:51TD
RRR. Rodgers
Points+6
Yard line
DET 2
Score
3-20
(14:51) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 82-R.Rodgers for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET, Defensive Holding, declined.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 14:46XP
Maxx Crosby
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
3-21
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 10:45FG
Maxx Crosby
Points+3
Yard line
DET 18
Score
3-24
(10:45) 2-M.Crosby 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 1:14TD
Jack Nelson
Points+6
Yard line
DET 17
Score
3-30
(1:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 87-J.Nelson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 1:10XP
Maxx Crosby
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
3-31
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:42TD
Marcus Jones
Points+6
Yard line
GB 73
Score
9-31
(:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 11-M.Jones for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:32XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
GB 15
Score
10-31
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 8:26TD
ABA. Boldin
Points+6
Yard line
GB 2
Score
16-31
(8:26) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 80-A.Boldin for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 8:23XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
GB 15
Score
17-31
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 3:18FG
Maxx Crosby
Points+3
Yard line
DET 28
Score
17-34
(3:18) 2-M.Crosby 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 12:35FG
Matt Prater
Points+3
Yard line
GB 32
Score
20-34
(12:35) 5-M.Prater 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 3:40TD
Marcus Jones
Points+6
Yard line
GB 35
Score
26-34
(3:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 11-M.Jones for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 3:34XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
GB 15
Score
27-34
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).

1Matthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +18.92 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
2Marcus Jones · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +17.83 total EPA · 8 snaps · +2.23 EPA/play
3Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +16.89 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
4Jack Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +9.33 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
5A. Boldin · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.63 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
6Davante Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.67 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
7G. Tate · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
8T. Riddick · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.25 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

Matthew Stafford — DET · Passing

Matthew Stafford posted the highest total EPA (+18.92) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 47 counted snaps, they averaged +0.40 EPA per play.

Matthew Stafford's top snap (-6.92 EPA): (11:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 85-E.Ebron INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Randall at GB 31. 23-D.Randall to DET 25 for 44 yards (71-R.Reiff).

Quarterback report card

Matthew Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 47 dropbacks · 59.6% completion · +7.7% CPOE · +0.40 EPA/play · +18.92 total EPA
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 31 dropbacks · 48.4% completion · -0.1% CPOE · +0.54 EPA/play · +16.89 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Detroit Lions	Green Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.132	+0.243
Offensive success rate	48.2%	47.8%
Pass EPA/play	+0.403	+0.545
Rush EPA/play	-0.243	-0.021
Defensive EPA/play	-0.243	-0.132
Defensive success rate	52.2%	51.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.24 vs +0.13), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Detroit Lions: +0.13 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
Green Bay Packers: +0.24 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)

Detroit Lions: 9 drives, +11.22 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, +16.77 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Green Bay Packers — Davante Adams (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q1 11:27)
Green Bay Packers — Jack Nelson (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q1 1:07)
Green Bay Packers — R. Rodgers (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q2 14:51)
Green Bay Packers — Jack Nelson (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q2 1:14)
Detroit Lions — Marcus Jones (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q2 0:42)
Detroit Lions — A. Boldin (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q3 8:26)
Detroit Lions — Marcus Jones (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q4 3:40)

Field goals

Detroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q1 2:49)
Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q2 10:45)
Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q3 3:18)
Detroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q4 12:35)

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 DET 14 (Q1 11:27) — (11:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 17-D.Adams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q1 11:22) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 23 (Q1 2:49) — (2:49) 5-M.Prater 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 8 (Q1 1:07) — (1:07) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 87-J.Nelson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q1 1:01) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum..

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 17–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q2 14:51) — (14:51) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 82-R.Rodgers for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET, Defensive Holding, declined.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 14:46) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 18 (Q2 10:45) — (10:45) 2-M.Crosby 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 17 (Q2 1:14) — (1:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 87-J.Nelson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 1:10) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 73 (Q2 0:42) — (:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 11-M.Jones for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 0:32) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–3. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 2 (Q3 8:26) — (8:26) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 80-A.Boldin for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 8:23) — 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 28 (Q3 3:18) — (3:18) 2-M.Crosby 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum..

The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 32 (Q4 12:35) — (12:35) 5-M.Prater 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 35 (Q4 3:40) — (3:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 11-M.Jones for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 3:34) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Green Bay Packers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep middle to 11-T.Davis. PENALTY on DET-24-N.Lawson, Defensive Pass Interference, 66 yards, enforced at GB 32 - No Play. [WPA +9.6% · EPA +5.29]
Green Bay Packers (Q1 13:01) — (13:01) (No Huddle) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 18-R.Cobb to DET 17 for 33 yards (23-D.Slay). [WPA +8.8% · EPA +2.08]
Detroit Lions (Q2 11:52) — (11:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 85-E.Ebron INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Randall at GB 31. 23-D.Randall to DET 25 for 44 yards (71-R.Reiff). [WPA -8.0% · EPA -6.92]
Green Bay Packers (Q1 2:45) — (2:45) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 87-J.Nelson to DET 11 for 49 yards (32-T.Wilson). [WPA +7.4% · EPA +2.83]
Green Bay Packers (Q1 11:27) — (11:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 17-D.Adams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.6% · EPA +3.02]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Detroit Lions (Q2 11:52) — (11:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 85-E.Ebron INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Randall at GB 31. 23-D.Randall to DET 25 for 44 yards (71-R.Reiff). [WPA -8.0% · EPA -6.92]
Detroit Lions (Q2 0:42) — (:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 11-M.Jones for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +3.2% · EPA +6.55]
Green Bay Packers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep middle to 11-T.Davis. PENALTY on DET-24-N.Lawson, Defensive Pass Interference, 66 yards, enforced at GB 32 - No Play. [WPA +9.6% · EPA +5.29]
Detroit Lions (Q3 8:26) — (8:26) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 80-A.Boldin for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.3% · EPA +3.89]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 11:27 · DET 14 · Score 0-6
(11:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 17-D.Adams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 11:22 · DET 15 · Score 0-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 2:49 · GB 23 · Score 3-7
(2:49) 5-M.Prater 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 1:07 · DET 8 · Score 3-13
(1:07) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 87-J.Nelson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 1:01 · DET 15 · Score 3-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 14:51 · DET 2 · Score 3-20
(14:51) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 82-R.Rodgers for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET, Defensive Holding, declined.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 14:46 · DET 15 · Score 3-21
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 10:45 · DET 18 · Score 3-24
(10:45) 2-M.Crosby 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 1:14 · DET 17 · Score 3-30
(1:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 87-J.Nelson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 1:10 · DET 15 · Score 3-31
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 0:42 · GB 73 · Score 9-31
(:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 11-M.Jones for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 0:32 · GB 15 · Score 10-31
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 8:26 · GB 2 · Score 16-31
(8:26) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 80-A.Boldin for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 8:23 · GB 15 · Score 17-31
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 3:18 · DET 28 · Score 17-34
(3:18) 2-M.Crosby 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 12:35 · GB 32 · Score 20-34
(12:35) 5-M.Prater 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 3:40 · GB 35 · Score 26-34
(3:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 11-M.Jones for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 3:34 · GB 15 · Score 27-34
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.
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Matthew Stafford (DET) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers on 2016-09-25?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 34-27 in Week 3, 2016.

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

Q1: Detroit Lions 3, Green Bay Packers 14; Q2: Detroit Lions 7, Green Bay Packers 17; Q3: Detroit Lions 7, Green Bay Packers 3; Q4: Detroit Lions 10, Green Bay Packers 0; Final: Detroit Lions 27, Green Bay Packers 34.

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

Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 11:27) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 1:07) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Rodgers (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 14:51) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 1:14) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Jones (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 0:42) Detroit Lions touchdown — A. Boldin (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 8:26) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Jones (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 3:40) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q1 2:49, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 10:45, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 3:18, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q4 12:35, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 59.6% completion, +7.7% CPOE, +0.40 EPA per dropback, +18.92 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 48.4% completion, -0.1% CPOE, +0.54 EPA per dropback, +16.89 total passing EPA.

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

Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.92 total EPA on Passing plays. across 47 snaps. Their top snap (-6.92 EPA): (11:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 85-E.Ebron INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Randall at GB 31. 23-D.Randall to DET 25 for 44 yards (71-R.Reiff)..

Was Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Green Bay Packers won 34-27 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Detroit Lions

Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L

Green Bay Packers

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W

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