Quick answer
- Winner
- Green Bay Packers
- Final score
- Green Bay Packers 44–38 New York Jets
- Halftime
- Green Bay Packers 17–21 New York Jets at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Aaron Rodgers
- Top passer
- Aaron Rodgers
- Biggest EPA play
- 2-M.Crosby kicks 64 yards from GB 35 to NYJ 1. 19-A.Roberts for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2018-12-23
Game summary
The Green Bay Packers beat the New York Jets 44–38 on 2018-12-23, overcoming New York Jets's 21–17 halftime lead. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +25.05 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 31 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 17 | 3 | 18 | 6 | 44 | |
| 7 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 38 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +25.05 total EPA · 71 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play - 2

Sam Darnold · New York Jets · Passing · +18.43 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play - 3
Ryder Anderson · New York Jets · Receiving · +9.69 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play - 4
E. St.Brown · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +8.80 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.76 EPA/play - 5
C. Herndon · New York Jets · Receiving · +7.57 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play - 6
J. Kumerow · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.63 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.21 EPA/play - 7
E. McGuire · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.12 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play - 8
Jayron Kearse · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.06 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.02 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
Aaron Rodgers — GB · Passing
Aaron Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+25.05) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 71 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.
Aaron Rodgers's top snap (+5.06 EPA): (5:14) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 16-J.Kumerow for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+6.34 EPA): Maxx Crosby — 2-M.Crosby kicks 64 yards from GB 35 to NYJ 1. 19-A.Roberts for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Aaron Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 71 dropbacks · 52.1% completion · +4.0% CPOE · +0.35 EPA/play · +25.05 total EPA
Sam Darnold (New York Jets) · 39 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +10.1% CPOE · +0.47 EPA/play · +18.43 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.232 | +0.220 |
| Offensive success rate | 54.1% | 54.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.353 | +0.472 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.362 | -0.212 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.220 | -0.232 |
| Defensive success rate | 45.2% | 45.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Green Bay Packers +0.23, New York Jets +0.22) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: +0.23 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: +0.22 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: 13 drives, +25.74 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 13 drives, +18.45 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
New York Jets — E. McGuire
New York Jets — Ryder Anderson (Sam Darnold pass)
Green Bay Packers — J. Kumerow (Aaron Rodgers pass)
New York Jets — A. Roberts 
Green Bay Packers — Joshua Williams
New York Jets — C. Herndon (Sam Darnold pass)
New York Jets — E. McGuire (Sam Darnold pass) 
Green Bay Packers — Aaron Rodgers 
Green Bay Packers — Aaron Rodgers 
Green Bay Packers — Davante Adams (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Field goals

Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby 
Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby 
Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby 
New York Jets — Josh Myers
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the GB 4 (Q1 2:20) — (2:20) 25-E.McGuire left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 2:15).
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 17–14. New York Jets found the end zone from the GB 33 (Q2 9:09) — (9:09) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep left to 11-R.Anderson for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 9:02) — 2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the NYJ 49 (Q2 5:14) — (5:14) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 16-J.Kumerow for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 5:06) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; New York Jets found the end zone from the GB 35 (Q2 5:06) — 2-M.Crosby kicks 64 yards from GB 35 to NYJ 1. 19-A.Roberts for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the GB 20 (Q2 4:54) — 2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the NYJ 7 (Q2 1:39) — (1:39) 30-J.Williams left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 1:33) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the NYJ 24 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 2-M.Crosby 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 14–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the NYJ 11 (Q3 8:20) — (8:20) 2-M.Crosby 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; New York Jets found the end zone from the GB 5 (Q3 4:25) — (4:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short right to 89-C.Herndon for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 4:21) — 2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.; New York Jets found the end zone from the GB 20 (Q3 2:58) — (2:58) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 25-E.McGuire for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 2:50) — 2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 18–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the NYJ 20 (Q4 11:49) — (11:49) 2-M.Crosby 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q4 6:37) — (6:37) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q4 6:32) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q4 1:16) — (1:16) 12-A.Rodgers up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers registered a safety from the NYJ 1 (Q4 1:12) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Rodgers rushes right guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the GB 15 (Q4 0:21) — (:21) 2-J.Myers 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards..
Overtime: Green Bay Packers won the period 6–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the NYJ 16 (OT 6:28) — (6:28) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 17-D.Adams for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Green Bay Packers (OT 7:54) — (7:54) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep right to 83-M.Valdes-Scantling [46-N.Hewitt]. PENALTY on NYJ-22-T.Johnson, Defensive Pass Interference, 33 yards, enforced at GB 40 - No Play.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles left end to NYJ 1 for 23 yards (33-J.Adams).
- New York Jets (Q4 1:12) — 2-M.Crosby kicks 54 yards from GB 35 to NYJ 11. 19-A.Roberts pushed ob at GB 38 for 51 yards (54-J.Crawford).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 2:25) — (2:25) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 30-J.Williams to NYJ 24 for 26 yards (51-B.Copeland).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 1:16) — (1:16) 12-A.Rodgers up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q2 5:06) — 2-M.Crosby kicks 64 yards from GB 35 to NYJ 1. 19-A.Roberts for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 4:21) — 2-J.Myers kicks 67 yards from NYJ 35 to GB -2. 82-J.Moore to GB 16 for 18 yards (52-A.Wint). FUMBLES (52-A.Wint), RECOVERED by NYJ-30-R.Robinson at GB 18. 30-R.Robinson to GB 18 for no gain (45-D.Vita
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 5:14) — (5:14) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 16-J.Kumerow for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 12:53) — (12:53) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 83-M.Valdes-Scantling to NYJ 20 for 42 yards (54-A.Williamson; 21-M.Claiborne).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 2:20 · GB 4 · Score 0-6
(2:20) 25-E.McGuire left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 2:15 · GB 15 · Score 0-7
2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. PENALTY on GB-28-T.Brown, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 9:09 · GB 33 · Score 0-13
(9:09) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep left to 11-R.Anderson for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 9:02 · GB 15 · Score 0-14
2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 5:14 · NYJ 49 · Score 6-14
(5:14) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 16-J.Kumerow for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 5:06 · NYJ 15 · Score 7-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 5:06 · GB 35 · Score 7-20
2-M.Crosby kicks 64 yards from GB 35 to NYJ 1. 19-A.Roberts for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 4:54 · GB 20 · Score 7-21
2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 1:39 · NYJ 7 · Score 13-21
(1:39) 30-J.Williams left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 1:33 · NYJ 15 · Score 14-21
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · NYJ 24 · Score 17-21
(:06) 2-M.Crosby 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 8:20 · NYJ 11 · Score 20-21
(8:20) 2-M.Crosby 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 4:25 · GB 5 · Score 20-27
(4:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short right to 89-C.Herndon for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 4:21 · GB 15 · Score 20-28
2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 2:58 · GB 20 · Score 20-34
(2:58) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 25-E.McGuire for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 2:50 · GB 15 · Score 20-35
2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 11:49 · NYJ 20 · Score 23-35
(11:49) 2-M.Crosby 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 6:37 · NYJ 1 · Score 29-35
(6:37) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 6:32 · NYJ 15 · Score 30-35
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 1:16 · NYJ 1 · Score 36-35
(1:16) 12-A.Rodgers up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers Safety (+2) — Q4 1:12 · NYJ 1 · Score 38-35
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Rodgers rushes right guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 0:21 · GB 15 · Score 38-38
(:21) 2-J.Myers 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — OT 6:28 · NYJ 16 · Score 44-38
(6:28) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 17-D.Adams for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
- Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs New York Jets on 2018-12-23?
The Green Bay Packers beat the New York Jets 44-38 in Week 16, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs New York Jets?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 0, New York Jets 7; Q2: Green Bay Packers 17, New York Jets 14; Q3: Green Bay Packers 3, New York Jets 14; Q4: Green Bay Packers 18, New York Jets 3; Q5: Green Bay Packers 6, New York Jets 0; Final: Green Bay Packers 44, New York Jets 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs New York Jets?
New York Jets touchdown — E. McGuire (Q1 2:20) New York Jets touchdown — R. Anderson (S. Darnold pass) (Q2 9:09) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Kumerow (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 5:14) New York Jets touchdown — A. Roberts (Q2 5:06) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Williams (Q2 1:39) New York Jets touchdown — C. Herndon (S. Darnold pass) (Q3 4:25) New York Jets touchdown — E. McGuire (S. Darnold pass) (Q3 2:58) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Rodgers (Q4 6:37) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Rodgers (Q4 1:16) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (OT 6:28) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 8:20, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 11:49, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — J. Myers (Q4 0:21, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs New York Jets?
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 52.1% completion, +4.0% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +25.05 total passing EPA. Sam Darnold (New York Jets), 61.5% completion, +10.1% CPOE, +0.47 EPA per dropback, +18.43 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs New York Jets?
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +25.05 total EPA on Passing plays. across 71 snaps. Their top snap (+5.06 EPA): (5:14) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 16-J.Kumerow for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Green Bay Packers vs New York Jets a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Green Bay Packers won 44-38 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 5-8 Now 6-8 W
New York Jets
Entered 4-10 Now 4-11 L