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NFL · Week 6 · October 15, 2017 · 12 min read

Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings: 2017 Week 6 Recap

Vikings defeat Packers 23–10 in Week 6

Laquon Treadwell led Fantasy Impact as Vikings prevailed in a 10–23 Week 6 finish.

Green Bay Packers 10 4–2
Final 10–23
Minnesota Vikings 23 4–2 Winner
Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
10–23
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 10–14 Minnesota Vikings
Top passer
Case Keenum
FantasyHQ MVP
Laquon Treadwell
Game date
October 15, 2017

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Davante Adams
    Davante Adams 5 REC · 54 YDS · 1 TD +3.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Randall Cobb
    Randall Cobb 3 REC · 28 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Ripkowski 1 REC -0.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • Laquon Treadwell
    Laquon Treadwell 3 REC · 51 YDS +3.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Case Keenum
    Case Keenum 24/45 · 255 YDS · 1 TD +2.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Adam Thielen
    Adam Thielen 9 REC · 96 YDS +2.1 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
Minnesota Vikings 23–10 Green Bay Packers
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 10–14 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Laquon Treadwell
Top passer
Case Keenum
Biggest EPA play
(12:19) (Shotgun) 21-J.McKinnon up the middle to GB 20 for 2 yards (97-K.Clark). FUMBLES (…
Game date
2017-10-15

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 23–10 on 2017-10-15. Laquon Treadwell posted a game-high +3.53 total EPA in the receiving.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4T
Green Bay Packers10000010
Minnesota Vikings14360023

Scoring Map

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

GBGreen Bay Packers
MINMinnesota Vikings

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 15:00TD
    Jerick McKinnon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 27
    Score
    0-6

    (15:00) 7-C.Keenum pass short right to 21-J.McKinnon for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 14:53XP
    KFK. Forbath

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    0-7

    (Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.

  3. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 10:47TD
    Davante Adams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 14
    Score
    6-7

    (10:47) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 10:40XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 15
    Score
    7-7

    (Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel.

  5. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 7:26TD
    Jerick McKinnon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 3
    Score
    7-13

    (7:26) (Shotgun) 21-J.McKinnon left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the score ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.

  6. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 7:22XP
    KFK. Forbath

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    7-14

    (Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.

  7. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 1:53FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 8
    Score
    10-14

    (1:53) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel.

  8. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 9:39FG
    KFK. Forbath

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 18
    Score
    10-17

    (9:39) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.

  9. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 15:00FG
    KFK. Forbath

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 17
    Score
    10-20

    (15:00) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.

  10. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 10:52FG
    KFK. Forbath

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 35
    Score
    10-23

    (10:52) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Laquon TreadwellLaquon Treadwell · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.53 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
  2. 2Davante AdamsDavante Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.02 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
  3. 3Randall CobbRandall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
  4. 4Case KeenumCase Keenum · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +2.08 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
  5. 5Adam ThielenAdam Thielen · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  6. 6K. Rudolph · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.50 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  7. 7Latavius MurrayLatavius Murray · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.66 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
  8. 8Case KeenumCase Keenum · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +0.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.00 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Laquon Treadwell

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Laquon Treadwell — MIN · Receiving

Laquon Treadwell posted the highest total EPA (+3.53) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.18 EPA per play.

Laquon Treadwell's top snap (-9.43 EPA): (12:19) (Shotgun) 21-J.McKinnon up the middle to GB 20 for 2 yards (97-K.Clark). FUMBLES (97-K.Clark), RECOVERED by GB-52-C.Matthews at GB 19. 52-C.Matthews to MIN 18 for 63 yards (11-L.Treadwell). FUMBLES (11-L.Treadwel

Quarterback report card

Case Keenum led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Case KeenumCase Keenum (Minnesota Vikings) · 45 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · +0.3% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.08 total EPA
  • B. Hundley (Green Bay Packers) · 39 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · -7.2% CPOE · -0.35 EPA/play · -13.74 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatGreen Bay PackersMinnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play-0.307-0.111
Offensive success rate34.1%37.9%
Pass EPA/play-0.358+0.046
Rush EPA/play-0.388-0.436
Defensive EPA/play+0.111+0.307
Defensive success rate62.1%65.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.11 vs -0.31), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Green Bay Packers: -0.31 EPA/play (5th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
  • Minnesota Vikings: -0.11 EPA/play (30th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, -25.15 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, -10.57 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Jerick McKinnonMinnesota Vikings — Jerick McKinnon (Case Keenum pass) (Q2 15:00)
  • Davante AdamsGreen Bay Packers — Davante Adams (B. Hundley pass) (Q2 10:47)
  • Jerick McKinnonMinnesota Vikings — Jerick McKinnon (Q2 7:26)

Field goals

  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q2 1:53)
  • Minnesota Vikings — K. Forbath (Q3 9:39)
  • Minnesota Vikings — K. Forbath (Q4 15:00)
  • Minnesota Vikings — K. Forbath (Q4 10:52)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–10. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 27 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 7-C.Keenum pass short right to 21-J.McKinnon for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 14:53) — (Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 14 (Q2 10:47) — (10:47) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 10:40) — (Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q2 7:26); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 7:22) — (Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 8 (Q2 1:53) — (1:53) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 18 (Q3 9:39) — (9:39) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 6–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 17 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 35 (Q4 10:52) — (10:52) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 12:19) — (12:19) (Shotgun) 21-J.McKinnon up the middle to GB 20 for 2 yards (97-K.Clark). FUMBLES (97-K.Clark), RECOVERED by GB-52-C.Matthews at GB 19. 52-C.Matthews to MIN 18 for 63 yards (11-L.Treadwell). FU [WPA -17.9% · EPA -9.43]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 4:10) — (4:10) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass short right intended for 18-M.Floyd INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Randall (50-B.Martinez) at GB 48. 23-D.Randall to MIN 38 for 14 yards (82-K.Rudolph). [WPA -10.5% · EPA -5.02]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 10:47) — (10:47) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.3% · EPA +3.13]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 12:27) — (12:27) 7-B.Hundley pass short left intended for 87-J.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith at MIN 46. 22-H.Smith pushed ob at GB 35 for 19 yards (87-J.Nelson). [WPA -8.2% · EPA -5.36]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 2:48) — (2:48) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass deep right to 87-J.Nelson pushed ob at MIN 8 for 26 yards (26-T.Waynes). [WPA +7.4% · EPA +2.68]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 12:19) — (12:19) (Shotgun) 21-J.McKinnon up the middle to GB 20 for 2 yards (97-K.Clark). FUMBLES (97-K.Clark), RECOVERED by GB-52-C.Matthews at GB 19. 52-C.Matthews to MIN 18 for 63 yards (11-L.Treadwell). FU [WPA -17.9% · EPA -9.43]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 12:27) — (12:27) 7-B.Hundley pass short left intended for 87-J.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith at MIN 46. 22-H.Smith pushed ob at GB 35 for 19 yards (87-J.Nelson). [WPA -8.2% · EPA -5.36]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 4:10) — (4:10) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass short right intended for 18-M.Floyd INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Randall (50-B.Martinez) at GB 48. 23-D.Randall to MIN 38 for 14 yards (82-K.Rudolph). [WPA -10.5% · EPA -5.02]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass short left intended for 81-G.Allison INTERCEPTED by 29-X.Rhodes (20-M.Alexander) at GB 29. 29-X.Rhodes to GB 27 for 2 yards (81-G.Allison). PENALTY on MIN-55-A.Barr, U [WPA -5.5% · EPA -3.80]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · GB 27 · Score 0-6
    (15:00) 7-C.Keenum pass short right to 21-J.McKinnon for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 14:53 · GB 15 · Score 0-7
    (Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
  3. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 10:47 · MIN 14 · Score 6-7
    (10:47) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 10:40 · MIN 15 · Score 7-7
    (Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
  5. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 7:26 · GB 3 · Score 7-13
    (7:26) (Shotgun) 21-J.McKinnon left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the score ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
  6. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 7:22 · GB 15 · Score 7-14
    (Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
  7. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 1:53 · MIN 8 · Score 10-14
    (1:53) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Crosby 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-T.Pepper, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
  8. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 9:39 · GB 18 · Score 10-17
    (9:39) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
  9. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · GB 17 · Score 10-20
    (15:00) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
  10. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 10:52 · GB 35 · Score 10-23
    (10:52) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, 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.
  • Laquon Treadwell (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 Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings on 2017-10-15?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 23-10 in Week 6, 2017.

What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?

Q2: Green Bay Packers 10, Minnesota Vikings 14; Q3: Green Bay Packers 0, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q4: Green Bay Packers 0, Minnesota Vikings 6; Final: Green Bay Packers 10, Minnesota Vikings 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. McKinnon (C. Keenum pass) (Q2 15:00) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (B. Hundley pass) (Q2 10:47) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. McKinnon (Q2 7:26) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 1:53, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — K. Forbath (Q3 9:39, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — K. Forbath (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — K. Forbath (Q4 10:52, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?

Case Keenum (Minnesota Vikings), 53.3% completion, +0.3% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.08 total passing EPA. B. Hundley (Green Bay Packers), 46.2% completion, -7.2% CPOE, -0.35 EPA per dropback, -13.74 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?

Laquon Treadwell (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.53 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (-9.43 EPA): (12:19) (Shotgun) 21-J.McKinnon up the middle to GB 20 for 2 yards (97-K.Clark). FUMBLES (97-K.Clark), RECOVERED by GB-52-C.Matthews at GB 19. 52-C.Matthews to MIN 18 for 63 yards .

Season records after this game

Green Bay Packers

Entered 4-1 Now 4-2 L

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W