Lions 31–0 Packers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 17, 2018

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?

M. Stafford (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.52 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (-3.48 EPA): (:37) 9-M.Stafford kneels to GB 22 for -1 yards..

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Winner: Detroit Lions
Final score: Detroit Lions 31–0 Green Bay Packers
Halftime: Detroit Lions 21–0 Green Bay Packers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Matthew Stafford
Top passer: D. Kizer
Biggest EPA play: (10:41) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater pass short left to 87-L.Toilolo for 8 yards, TOU…
Game date: 2018-12-30

Game summary

The Detroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers 31–0 on 2018-12-30. Matthew Stafford posted a game-high +17.52 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Detroit Lions	7	14	3	7	0	31
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.

DETDetroit Lions

GB 5

GB 8

+3GB 25

GB 23

GBGreen Bay Packers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DETDetroit Lions
Q1 3:01TD
Truman Jones
Points+6
Yard line
GB 5
Score
6-0
(3:01) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 13-T.Jones for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q1 2:58XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
GB 15
Score
7-0
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 10:41TD
LTL. Toilolo
Points+6
Yard line
GB 8
Score
13-0
(10:41) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater pass short left to 87-L.Toilolo for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 10:36XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
GB 15
Score
14-0
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 1:11TD
ZZZ. Zenner
Points+6
Yard line
GB 13
Score
20-0
(1:11) 34-Z.Zenner right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 1:06XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
GB 15
Score
21-0
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 3:12FG
Matt Prater
Points+3
Yard line
GB 25
Score
24-0
(3:12) 5-M.Prater 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 6:59TD
Truman Jones
Points+6
Yard line
GB 23
Score
30-0
(6:59) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 13-T.Jones for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 6:53XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
GB 15
Score
31-0
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Matthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +17.52 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
2Brandon Powell · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +7.23 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
3Truman Jones · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +7.23 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.81 EPA/play
4L. Toilolo · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.94 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play
5Matt Prater · Detroit Lions · Passing · +4.07 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.07 EPA/play
6Z. Zenner · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
7T. Riddick · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +2.13 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
8J. Kumerow · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.32 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 (+17.52) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.53 EPA per play.

Matthew Stafford's top snap (-3.48 EPA): (:37) 9-M.Stafford kneels to GB 22 for -1 yards.

Biggest single play (+4.07 EPA): Matt Prater — (10:41) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater pass short left to 87-L.Toilolo for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

D. Kizer led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

D. Kizer (Green Bay Packers) · 40 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -15.5% CPOE · -0.26 EPA/play · -10.57 total EPA
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 33 dropbacks · 60.6% completion · -3.7% CPOE · +0.53 EPA/play · +17.52 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Detroit Lions	Green Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.177	-0.313
Offensive success rate	48.3%	25.4%
Pass EPA/play	+0.635	-0.329
Rush EPA/play	-0.109	-0.539
Defensive EPA/play	+0.313	-0.177
Defensive success rate	74.6%	51.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Detroit Lions generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs -0.31), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Detroit Lions: +0.18 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
Green Bay Packers: -0.31 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)

Detroit Lions: 10 drives, +15.44 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, -22.20 total EPA, 0 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Detroit Lions — Truman Jones (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q1 3:01)
Detroit Lions — L. Toilolo (Matt Prater pass) (Q2 10:41)
Detroit Lions — Z. Zenner (Q2 1:11)
Detroit Lions — Truman Jones (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q4 6:59)

Field goals

Detroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q3 3:12)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 5 (Q1 3:01) — (3:01) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 13-T.Jones for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 2:58) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 14–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 8 (Q2 10:41) — (10:41) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater pass short left to 87-L.Toilolo for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 10:36) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 13 (Q2 1:11) — (1:11) 34-Z.Zenner right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 1:06) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 3–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 25 (Q3 3:12) — (3:12) 5-M.Prater 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 23 (Q4 6:59) — (6:59) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 13-T.Jones for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 6:53) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Detroit Lions (Q1 11:23) — (11:23) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 10-B.Powell pushed ob at GB 36 for 18 yards (38-T.Williams). [WPA +8.6% · EPA +1.74]
Detroit Lions (Q2 12:55) — (12:55) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 10-B.Powell to GB 15 for 41 yards (28-T.Brown). [WPA +8.0% · EPA +3.40]
Detroit Lions (Q2 10:41) — (10:41) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater pass short left to 87-L.Toilolo for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.2% · EPA +4.07]
Detroit Lions (Q1 5:28) — (5:28) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 13-T.Jones to GB 7 for 12 yards (37-J.Jackson). [WPA +6.6% · EPA +2.00]
Green Bay Packers (Q2 8:33) — (8:33) (Shotgun) 9-D.Kizer scrambles right end ran ob at GB 46 for 11 yards (31-T.Tabor). [WPA +4.6% · EPA +1.99]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Detroit Lions (Q2 10:41) — (10:41) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater pass short left to 87-L.Toilolo for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.2% · EPA +4.07]
Green Bay Packers (Q4 5:42) — (5:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-D.Kizer pass short right intended for 22-K.Bibbs INTERCEPTED by 28-Q.Diggs [95-R.Okwara] at DET 47. 28-Q.Diggs to DET 47 for no gain (22-K.Bibbs). [WPA +0.0% · EPA -3.90]
Green Bay Packers (Q4 11:04) — (11:04) (Shotgun) 9-D.Kizer scrambles right end to DET 37 for 12 yards (40-J.Davis). [WPA -0.0% · EPA +3.72]
Detroit Lions (Q2 1:11) — (1:11) 34-Z.Zenner right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.6% · EPA +3.51]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 3:01 · GB 5 · Score 6-0
(3:01) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 13-T.Jones for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 2:58 · GB 15 · Score 7-0
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 10:41 · GB 8 · Score 13-0
(10:41) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater pass short left to 87-L.Toilolo for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 10:36 · GB 15 · Score 14-0
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 1:11 · GB 13 · Score 20-0
(1:11) 34-Z.Zenner right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 1:06 · GB 15 · Score 21-0
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 3:12 · GB 25 · Score 24-0
(3:12) 5-M.Prater 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 6:59 · GB 23 · Score 30-0
(6:59) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 13-T.Jones for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 6:53 · GB 15 · Score 31-0
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

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.
D. Kizer (GB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Matthew Stafford (DET) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers on 2018-12-30?

The Detroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers 31-0 in Week 17, 2018.

What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?

Q1: Detroit Lions 7, Green Bay Packers 0; Q2: Detroit Lions 14, Green Bay Packers 0; Q3: Detroit Lions 3, Green Bay Packers 0; Q4: Detroit Lions 7, Green Bay Packers 0; Final: Detroit Lions 31, Green Bay Packers 0.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?

Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Jones (M. Stafford pass) (Q1 3:01) Detroit Lions touchdown — L. Toilolo (M. Prater pass) (Q2 10:41) Detroit Lions touchdown — Z. Zenner (Q2 1:11) Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Jones (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 6:59) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q3 3:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?

D. Kizer (Green Bay Packers), 40.0% completion, -15.5% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -10.57 total passing EPA. Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 60.6% completion, -3.7% CPOE, +0.53 EPA per dropback, +17.52 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?

Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.52 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (-3.48 EPA): (:37) 9-M.Stafford kneels to GB 22 for -1 yards..

Season records after this game

Detroit Lions

Entered 5-10 Now 6-10 W

Green Bay Packers

Entered 6-8 Now 6-9 L

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