Quick answer
- Winner
- Detroit Lions
- Final score
- Detroit Lions 35–11 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- Green Bay Packers 3–20 Detroit Lions at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Matthew Stafford
- Top passer
- Matthew Stafford
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 19-K.Golladay for 54 yards, T…
- Game date
- 2017-12-31
Game summary
The Detroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers 35–11 on 2017-12-31. Matthew Stafford posted a game-high +11.41 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Green Bay Packers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 11 |
 Detroit Lions | 3 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 35 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
GBGreen Bay Packers
(5:04) 2-M.Crosby 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
(3:06) 5-M.Prater 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(7:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 19-K.Golladay for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(2:24) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 11-M.Jones Jr. for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. PENALTY on GB-76-M.Daniels, Leverage, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(:35) 5-M.Prater 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(1:50) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 15-G.Tate for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. GB-31-D.House was injured during the play.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(11:35) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Hundley pass to 18-R.Cobb is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(7:23) (Shotgun) 21-A.Abdullah left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 15-G.Tate pass to 9-M.Stafford is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
DETDetroit LionsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 5:04FG Maxx CrosbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 23
- Score
- 3-0
(5:04) 2-M.Crosby 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 3:06FG Points+3
- Yard line
- GB 10
- Score
- 3-3
(3:06) 5-M.Prater 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 7:35TD KGK. GolladayPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 54
- Score
- 3-9
(7:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 19-K.Golladay for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 7:27XP Points+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 3-10
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 2:24TD Marcus JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 3
- Score
- 3-16
(2:24) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 11-M.Jones Jr. for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 2:20XP Points+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 3-17
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. PENALTY on GB-76-M.Daniels, Leverage, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:35FG Points+3
- Yard line
- GB 12
- Score
- 3-20
(:35) 5-M.Prater 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 1:50TD GTG. TatePoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 71
- Score
- 3-26
(1:50) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 15-G.Tate for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. GB-31-D.House was injured during the play.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 1:38XP Points+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 3-27
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 11:35TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 17
- Score
- 9-27
(11:35) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 11:27Safety BHB. HundleyPoints+2
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 11-27
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Hundley pass to 18-R.Cobb is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 7:23TD Ameer AbdullahPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 7
- Score
- 11-33
(7:23) (Shotgun) 21-A.Abdullah left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 7:16Safety GTG. TatePoints+2
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 11-35
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 15-G.Tate pass to 9-M.Stafford is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Matthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +11.41 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play - 2K. Golladay · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.38 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.13 EPA/play
- 3G. Tate · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.06 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 4Marcus Jones · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.41 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 5Randall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.21 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 6
Tyler Davis · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.53 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play - 7E. Byrd · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 8G. Tate · Detroit Lions · Passing · +1.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.05 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 (+11.41) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.
Matthew Stafford's top snap (+5.55 EPA): (7:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 19-K.Golladay for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 35 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +3.0% CPOE · +0.33 EPA/play · +11.41 total EPA
- B. Hundley (Green Bay Packers) · 34 dropbacks · 41.2% completion · -7.4% CPOE · -0.25 EPA/play · -8.50 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.272 | +0.040 |
| Offensive success rate | 33.3% | 45.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.272 | +0.346 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.264 | -0.274 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.040 | +0.272 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.8% | 66.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Detroit Lions held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.27), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: -0.27 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: +0.04 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 14 drives, +2.95 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 13 drives, -22.87 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — K. Golladay (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Detroit Lions — Marcus Jones (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Detroit Lions — G. Tate (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Randall Cobb (B. Hundley pass)
- Detroit Lions — Ameer Abdullah
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
- Detroit Lions — Matt Prater
- Detroit Lions — Matt Prater
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 23 (Q1 5:04) — (5:04) 2-M.Crosby 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 10 (Q1 3:06) — (3:06) 5-M.Prater 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 17–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 54 (Q2 7:35) — (7:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 19-K.Golladay for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 7:27) — 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 2:24) — (2:24) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 11-M.Jones Jr. for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 2:20); Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 12 (Q2 0:35) — (:35) 5-M.Prater 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..
The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 71 (Q3 1:50) — (1:50) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 15-G.Tate for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. GB-31-D.House was injured during the play.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 1:38) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 8–8. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 17 (Q4 11:35) — (11:35) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers registered a safety from the DET 2 (Q4 11:27) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Hundley pass to 18-R.Cobb is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 7 (Q4 7:23) — (7:23) (Shotgun) 21-A.Abdullah left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions registered a safety from the GB 2 (Q4 7:16) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 15-G.Tate pass to 9-M.Stafford is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 7:35) — (7:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 19-K.Golladay for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 0:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley left end to DET 16 for 4 yards (27-G.Quin). FUMBLES (27-G.Quin), RECOVERED by DET-59-T.Whitehead at DET 13. 59-T.Whitehead to DET 16 for 3 yards (7-B.Hundley).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 4:52) — (4:52) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 11-M.Jones Jr. to GB 18 for 56 yards (31-D.House).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 10:27) — (10:27) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass short middle intended for 30-J.Williams INTERCEPTED by 40-J.Davis at DET 8. 40-J.Davis to DET 20 for 12 yards (84-L.Kendricks). PENALTY on DET-28-Q.Diggs, Low Block,
- Detroit Lions (Q2 3:12) — (3:12) 6-S.Martin punts 34 yards to GB 11, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 44-D.Brown MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by DET-58-P.Worrilow at GB 14. 58-P.Worrilow to GB 14 for no gain (25-M.Evans).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 7:35) — (7:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 19-K.Golladay for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 0:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley left end to DET 16 for 4 yards (27-G.Quin). FUMBLES (27-G.Quin), RECOVERED by DET-59-T.Whitehead at DET 13. 59-T.Whitehead to DET 16 for 3 yards (7-B.Hundley).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 5:10) — (5:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass short right intended for 81-G.Allison INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Slay [55-C.Ringo] at DET 28. 23-D.Slay ran ob at DET 28 for no gain.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 1:50) — (1:50) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 15-G.Tate for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. GB-31-D.House was injured during the play.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 5:04 · DET 23 · Score 3-0
(5:04) 2-M.Crosby 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 3:06 · GB 10 · Score 3-3
(3:06) 5-M.Prater 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 7:35 · GB 54 · Score 3-9
(7:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 19-K.Golladay for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 7:27 · GB 15 · Score 3-10
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 2:24 · GB 3 · Score 3-16
(2:24) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 11-M.Jones Jr. for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 2:20 · GB 15 · Score 3-17
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. PENALTY on GB-76-M.Daniels, Leverage, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 0:35 · GB 12 · Score 3-20
(:35) 5-M.Prater 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 1:50 · GB 71 · Score 3-26
(1:50) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 15-G.Tate for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. GB-31-D.House was injured during the play. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 1:38 · GB 15 · Score 3-27
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 11:35 · DET 17 · Score 9-27
(11:35) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers Safety (+2) — Q4 11:27 · DET 2 · Score 11-27
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Hundley pass to 18-R.Cobb is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 7:23 · GB 7 · Score 11-33
(7:23) (Shotgun) 21-A.Abdullah left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions Safety (+2) — Q4 7:16 · GB 2 · Score 11-35
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 15-G.Tate pass to 9-M.Stafford is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- B. Hundley (GB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions on 2017-12-31?
The Detroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers 35-11 in Week 17, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 3, Detroit Lions 3; Q2: Green Bay Packers 0, Detroit Lions 17; Q3: Green Bay Packers 0, Detroit Lions 7; Q4: Green Bay Packers 8, Detroit Lions 8; Final: Green Bay Packers 11, Detroit Lions 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Golladay (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 7:35) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Jones (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 2:24) Detroit Lions touchdown — G. Tate (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 1:50) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Cobb (B. Hundley pass) (Q4 11:35) Detroit Lions touchdown — A. Abdullah (Q4 7:23) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q1 5:04, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q1 3:06, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q2 0:35, 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?
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 57.1% completion, +3.0% CPOE, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +11.41 total passing EPA. B. Hundley (Green Bay Packers), 41.2% completion, -7.4% CPOE, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -8.50 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.41 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+5.55 EPA): (7:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 19-K.Golladay for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 7-8 Now 7-9 L
Detroit Lions
Entered 8-7 Now 9-7 W
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