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NFL · Week 12 · November 25, 2018 · 12 min read

Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings: 2018 Week 12 Recap

Vikings defeat Packers 24–17 in Week 12

Kirk Cousins led Fantasy Impact as Vikings prevailed in a 17–24 Week 12 finish.

Green Bay Packers 17 4–6
Final 17–24
Minnesota Vikings 24 6–4 Winner
Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
17–24
Halftime
Tied 14–14 at halftime
Top passer
Kirk Cousins
FantasyHQ MVP
Kirk Cousins
Game date
November 25, 2018

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • E.St.Brown +2.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Jimmy Graham
    Jimmy Graham 2 REC · 34 YDS +1.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Davante Adams
    Davante Adams 5 REC · 69 YDS · 1 TD +1.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • Kirk Cousins
    Kirk Cousins 29/43 · 341 YDS · 3 TD +10.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Adam Thielen
    Adam Thielen 8 REC · 125 YDS · 1 TD +8.9 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Rudolph 7 REC · 63 YDS +4.6 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
Minnesota Vikings 24–17 Green Bay Packers
Halftime
Tied 14–14 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Kirk Cousins
Top passer
Kirk Cousins
Biggest EPA play
(6:00) 6-M.Wile punts 21 yards to GB 16, Center-47-K.McDermott. 38-T.Williams MUFFS catch,…
Game date
2018-11-25

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 24–17 on 2018-11-25. Kirk Cousins posted a game-high +10.36 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Green Bay Packers7703017
Minnesota Vikings77100024

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

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 6:01TD
    Davante Adams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 15
    Score
    6-0

    (6:01) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 5:54XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 15
    Score
    7-0

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.

  3. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 3:00TD
    Dylan Cook

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 26
    Score
    7-6

    (3:00) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 33-D.Cook for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. GB-29-K.Brice was injured during the play.

  4. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 2:53XP
    Dominic Bailey

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    7-7

    5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.

  5. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 14:21TD
    Andre Jones Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 6
    Score
    13-7

    (14:21) 33-A.Jones left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 14:16XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 15
    Score
    14-7

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.

  7. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 11:07TD
    Stefon Diggs

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 30
    Score
    14-13

    (11:07) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 14-S.Diggs for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 11:01XP
    Dominic Bailey

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    14-14

    5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.

  9. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 3:31FG
    Dominic Bailey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 19
    Score
    14-17

    (3:31) 5-D.Bailey 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.

  10. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 0:36TD
    Adam Thielen

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 14
    Score
    14-23

    (:36) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 19-A.Thielen for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 0:27XP
    Dominic Bailey

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    14-24

    5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.

  12. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 2:25FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 20
    Score
    17-24

    (2:25) 2-M.Crosby 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Kirk CousinsKirk Cousins · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +10.36 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
  2. 2Adam ThielenAdam Thielen · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +8.89 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
  3. 3K. Rudolph · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.61 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
  4. 4Dylan CookDylan Cook · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.07 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
  5. 5E. St.Brown · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.04 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  6. 6Stefon DiggsStefon Diggs · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.61 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  7. 7Jimmy GrahamJimmy Graham · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.24 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
  8. 8Stefon DiggsStefon Diggs · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +1.12 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Kirk Cousins

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Kirk Cousins — MIN · Passing

Kirk Cousins posted the highest total EPA (+10.36) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.24 EPA per play.

Kirk Cousins's top snap (-3.06 EPA): (4:54) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass incomplete short left to 14-S.Diggs (93-R.Gilbert).

Biggest single play (+4.27 EPA): M. Wile — (6:00) 6-M.Wile punts 21 yards to GB 16, Center-47-K.McDermott. 38-T.Williams MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by MIN-35-M.Sherels at GB 15.

Quarterback report card

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

  • Kirk CousinsKirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) · 43 dropbacks · 67.4% completion · +6.2% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +10.36 total EPA
  • Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 34 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -3.3% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -1.84 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatGreen Bay PackersMinnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play-0.128-0.025
Offensive success rate43.7%43.7%
Pass EPA/play-0.054+0.241
Rush EPA/play-0.176-0.335
Defensive EPA/play+0.025+0.128
Defensive success rate56.3%56.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.13), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Green Bay Packers: -0.13 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Minnesota Vikings: -0.03 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, -9.12 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Minnesota Vikings: 12 drives, -2.14 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Davante AdamsGreen Bay Packers — Davante Adams (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q1 6:01)
  • Dylan CookMinnesota Vikings — Dylan Cook (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q1 3:00)
  • Andre Jones Jr.Green Bay Packers — Andre Jones Jr. (Q2 14:21)
  • Stefon DiggsMinnesota Vikings — Stefon Diggs (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q2 11:07)
  • Adam ThielenMinnesota Vikings — Adam Thielen (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q3 0:36)

Field goals

  • Dominic BaileyMinnesota Vikings — Dominic Bailey (Q3 3:31)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q4 2:25)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 15 (Q1 6:01) — (6:01) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q1 5:54) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 26 (Q1 3:00) — (3:00) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 33-D.Cook for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. GB-29-K.Brice was injured during the play.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 2:53) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 6 (Q2 14:21) — (14:21) 33-A.Jones left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 14:16) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 30 (Q2 11:07) — (11:07) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 14-S.Diggs for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 11:01) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 19 (Q3 3:31) — (3:31) 5-D.Bailey 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 14 (Q3 0:36) — (:36) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 19-A.Thielen for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 0:27) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 20 (Q4 2:25) — (2:25) 2-M.Crosby 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 11:07) — (11:07) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 14-S.Diggs for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.8% · EPA +2.98]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 3:00) — (3:00) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 33-D.Cook for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. GB-29-K.Brice was injured during the play. [WPA +9.5% · EPA +2.42]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q3 4:14) — (4:14) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at GB 19 for -9 yards (97-K.Clark). [WPA -8.9% · EPA -1.80]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 5:28) — (5:28) 25-L.Murray up the middle to GB 30 for -1 yards (90-M.Adams; 97-K.Clark). [WPA -7.6% · EPA -1.83]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 4:40) — (4:40) 5-D.Bailey 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile. [WPA -7.5% · EPA -3.76]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 6:00) — (6:00) 6-M.Wile punts 21 yards to GB 16, Center-47-K.McDermott. 38-T.Williams MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by MIN-35-M.Sherels at GB 15. [WPA +3.4% · EPA +4.27]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 4:40) — (4:40) 5-D.Bailey 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile. [WPA -7.5% · EPA -3.76]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 7:28) — (7:28) 33-A.Jones up the middle to GB 44 for no gain (22-H.Smith). [WPA -2.5% · EPA -3.24]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 4:54) — (4:54) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass incomplete short left to 14-S.Diggs (93-R.Gilbert). [WPA -1.2% · EPA -3.06]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 6:01 · MIN 15 · Score 6-0
    (6:01) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 5:54 · MIN 15 · Score 7-0
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
  3. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 3:00 · GB 26 · Score 7-6
    (3:00) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 33-D.Cook for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. GB-29-K.Brice was injured during the play.
  4. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 2:53 · GB 15 · Score 7-7
    5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
  5. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 14:21 · MIN 6 · Score 13-7
    (14:21) 33-A.Jones left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 14:16 · MIN 15 · Score 14-7
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
  7. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 11:07 · GB 30 · Score 14-13
    (11:07) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 14-S.Diggs for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 11:01 · GB 15 · Score 14-14
    5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
  9. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 3:31 · GB 19 · Score 14-17
    (3:31) 5-D.Bailey 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
  10. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 0:36 · GB 14 · Score 14-23
    (:36) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 19-A.Thielen for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 0:27 · GB 15 · Score 14-24
    5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
  12. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 2:25 · MIN 20 · Score 17-24
    (2:25) 2-M.Crosby 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.

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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Kirk Cousins (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings on 2018-11-25?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 24-17 in Week 12, 2018.

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

Q1: Green Bay Packers 7, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: Green Bay Packers 7, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q3: Green Bay Packers 0, Minnesota Vikings 10; Q4: Green Bay Packers 3, Minnesota Vikings 0; Final: Green Bay Packers 17, Minnesota Vikings 24.

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

Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 6:01) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Cook (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 3:00) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Jones (Q2 14:21) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — S. Diggs (K. Cousins pass) (Q2 11:07) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Thielen (K. Cousins pass) (Q3 0:36) Minnesota Vikings field goal — D. Bailey (Q3 3:31, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 2:25, 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?

Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 67.4% completion, +6.2% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +10.36 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 50.0% completion, -3.3% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -1.84 total passing EPA.

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

Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.36 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (-3.06 EPA): (4:54) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass incomplete short left to 14-S.Diggs (93-R.Gilbert)..

Was Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Minnesota Vikings won 24-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Green Bay Packers

Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 5-4 Now 6-4 W

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