Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 16–0 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- Halftime score unavailable
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Morgan
- Top passer
- B. Hundley
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:12) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass short middle intended for 84-L.Kendricks INTERCEPTED by …
- Game date
- 2017-12-23
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 16–0 on 2017-12-23. D. Morgan posted a game-high +3.10 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 10 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
 Green Bay Packers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings(8:33) 2-K.Forbath 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(1:02) 63-D.Isidora reported in as eligible. 7-C.Keenum pass short left to 14-S.Diggs for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(1:23) 2-K.Forbath 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-D.Morgan, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(3:00) 2-K.Forbath 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-D.Morgan, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
GBGreen Bay PackersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 8:33FG KFK. ForbathPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 31
- Score
- 3-0
(8:33) 2-K.Forbath 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 1:02TD Stefon DiggsPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 4
- Score
- 9-0
(1:02) 63-D.Isidora reported in as eligible. 7-C.Keenum pass short left to 14-S.Diggs for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 0:56XP KFK. ForbathPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 10-0
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 1:23FG KFK. ForbathPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 13-0
(1:23) 2-K.Forbath 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-D.Morgan, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 3:00FG KFK. ForbathPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 9
- Score
- 16-0
(3:00) 2-K.Forbath 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-D.Morgan, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Morgan · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
- 2Stefon Diggs · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.66 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 3Jerick McKinnon · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.99 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 4Jerick McKinnon · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +0.87 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 5J. Janis · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +0.83 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 6Latavius Murray · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 7
Case Keenum · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +0.17 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.01 EPA/play - 8G. Allison · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +0.07 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.02 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
D. Morgan — MIN · Receiving
D. Morgan posted the highest total EPA (+3.10) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +1.55 EPA per play.
D. Morgan's top snap (+3.31 EPA): (6:11) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass short right to 89-D.Morgan to GB 30 for 23 yards (51-K.Fackrell).
Biggest single play (-4.53 EPA): B. Hundley — (1:12) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass short middle intended for 84-L.Kendricks INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith at MIN 5. 22-H.Smith to MIN 22 for 17 yards (63-C.Linsley).
Quarterback report card
B. Hundley led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B. Hundley (Green Bay Packers) · 47 dropbacks · 36.2% completion · -16.0% CPOE · -0.48 EPA/play · -22.62 total EPA
- Case Keenum (Minnesota Vikings) · 30 dropbacks · 46.7% completion · -2.0% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.17 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.067 | -0.341 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.2% | 31.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.006 | -0.481 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.094 | -0.193 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.341 | +0.067 |
| Defensive success rate | 68.8% | 62.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.07 vs -0.34), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.07 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: -0.34 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, -27.27 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 12 drives, -5.22 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — Stefon Diggs (Case Keenum pass)
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — K. Forbath
- Minnesota Vikings — K. Forbath
- Minnesota Vikings — K. Forbath
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 31 (Q1 8:33) — (8:33) 2-K.Forbath 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 4 (Q1 1:02) — (1:02) 63-D.Isidora reported in as eligible. 7-C.Keenum pass short left to 14-S.Diggs for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 0:56) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 2 (Q3 1:23) — (1:23) 2-K.Forbath 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-D.Morgan, Holder-4-R.Quigley..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 9 (Q4 3:00) — (3:00) 2-K.Forbath 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-D.Morgan, Holder-4-R.Quigley..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 1:12) — (1:12) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass short middle intended for 84-L.Kendricks INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith at MIN 5. 22-H.Smith to MIN 22 for 17 yards (63-C.Linsley).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 9:49) — (9:49) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass short right to 17-J.Wright pushed ob at GB 34 for 8 yards (27-J.Jones).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 14:16) — (14:16) 7-C.Keenum pass deep left to 19-A.Thielen to MIN 46 for 21 yards (31-D.House).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 5:36) — (5:36) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum sacked at MIN 27 for -9 yards (97-K.Clark).
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 7:37) — (7:37) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass incomplete deep right to 89-M.Clark.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 1:12) — (1:12) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass short middle intended for 84-L.Kendricks INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith at MIN 5. 22-H.Smith to MIN 22 for 17 yards (63-C.Linsley).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 4:03) — (4:03) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass incomplete deep right to 89-M.Clark. PENALTY on GB, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced at GB 29.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 6:11) — (6:11) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass short right to 89-D.Morgan to GB 30 for 23 yards (51-K.Fackrell).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 10:09) — (10:09) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass incomplete short left to 89-M.Clark.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 8:33 · GB 31 · Score 3-0
(8:33) 2-K.Forbath 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 1:02 · GB 4 · Score 9-0
(1:02) 63-D.Isidora reported in as eligible. 7-C.Keenum pass short left to 14-S.Diggs for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 0:56 · GB 15 · Score 10-0
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 1:23 · GB 2 · Score 13-0
(1:23) 2-K.Forbath 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-D.Morgan, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 3:00 · GB 9 · Score 16-0
(3:00) 2-K.Forbath 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-D.Morgan, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
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.
- D. Morgan (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- B. Hundley (GB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers on 2017-12-23?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 16-0 in Week 16, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 10, Green Bay Packers 0; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 3, Green Bay Packers 0; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 3, Green Bay Packers 0; Final: Minnesota Vikings 16, Green Bay Packers 0.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — S. Diggs (C. Keenum pass) (Q1 1:02) Minnesota Vikings field goal — K. Forbath (Q1 8:33, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — K. Forbath (Q3 1:23, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — K. Forbath (Q4 3:00, 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?
B. Hundley (Green Bay Packers), 36.2% completion, -16.0% CPOE, -0.48 EPA per dropback, -22.62 total passing EPA. Case Keenum (Minnesota Vikings), 46.7% completion, -2.0% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.17 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
D. Morgan (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.10 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 2 snaps. Their top snap (+3.31 EPA): (6:11) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass short right to 89-D.Morgan to GB 30 for 23 yards (51-K.Fackrell)..
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 11-3 Now 12-3 W
Green Bay Packers
Entered 7-7 Now 7-8 L
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