Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 29–29 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 7–17 Green Bay Packers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Kirk Cousins
- Top passer
- Aaron Rodgers
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:29) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 14-S.Diggs for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2018-09-16
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 29–29 on 2018-09-16, overcoming Green Bay Packers's 17–7 halftime lead. Kirk Cousins posted a game-high +15.64 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 31 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 29 |
 Green Bay Packers | 7 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 29 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings(7:33) 6-M.Wile punt is BLOCKED by 81-G.Allison, Center-47-K.McDermott, RECOVERED by GB-37-J.Jackson at MIN -1. TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
(3:07) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 11-L.Treadwell for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
(12:34) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
(:02) 2-M.Crosby 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
(6:36) 2-M.Crosby 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
(14:21) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 14-S.Diggs for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
(7:38) 2-M.Crosby 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
(7:29) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 14-S.Diggs for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
(2:17) 2-M.Crosby 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
(1:49) 2-M.Crosby 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. Penalty on MIN-94-J.Johnson, Illegal Formation, declined.
(:36) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 19-A.Thielen for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN [76-M.Daniels].
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-K.Cousins pass to 14-S.Diggs is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
GBGreen Bay PackersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 7:33TD MWM. WilePoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 85
- Score
- 0-6
(7:33) 6-M.Wile punt is BLOCKED by 81-G.Allison, Center-47-K.McDermott, RECOVERED by GB-37-J.Jackson at MIN -1. TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 7:28XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 0-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 3:07TD Laquon TreadwellPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 14
- Score
- 6-7
(3:07) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 11-L.Treadwell for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 3:04XP Daniel CarlsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 7-7
7-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 12:34TD Davante AdamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 9
- Score
- 7-13
(12:34) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 12:28XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 7-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 0:02FG Maxx CrosbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 19
- Score
- 7-17
(:02) 2-M.Crosby 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 6:36FG Maxx CrosbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 22
- Score
- 7-20
(6:36) 2-M.Crosby 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 14:21TD Stefon DiggsPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 3
- Score
- 13-20
(14:21) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 14-S.Diggs for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 14:17XP Daniel CarlsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 14-20
7-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 7:38FG Maxx CrosbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 13
- Score
- 14-23
(7:38) 2-M.Crosby 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 7:29TD Stefon DiggsPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 75
- Score
- 20-23
(7:29) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 14-S.Diggs for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 7:18XP Daniel CarlsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 21-23
7-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 2:17FG Maxx CrosbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 30
- Score
- 21-26
(2:17) 2-M.Crosby 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 1:49FG Maxx CrosbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 18
- Score
- 21-29
(1:49) 2-M.Crosby 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. Penalty on MIN-94-J.Johnson, Illegal Formation, declined.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 0:36TD Adam ThielenPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 22
- Score
- 27-29
(:36) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 19-A.Thielen for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN [76-M.Daniels].
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 0:31Safety Kirk CousinsPoints+2
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 29-29
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-K.Cousins pass to 14-S.Diggs is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Kirk Cousins · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +15.64 total EPA · 54 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 2Adam Thielen · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +9.81 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 3Stefon Diggs · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.12 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 4K. Rudolph · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.99 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 5
Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +4.74 total EPA · 54 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play - 6Davante Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.52 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 7Jimmy Graham · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.96 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 8G. Allison · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.49 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.58 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
Kirk Cousins — MIN · Passing
Kirk Cousins posted the highest total EPA (+15.64) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 54 counted snaps, they averaged +0.29 EPA per play.
Kirk Cousins's top snap (+6.15 EPA): (7:29) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 14-S.Diggs for 75 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) · 54 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +6.2% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +4.74 total EPA
- Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) · 54 dropbacks · 64.8% completion · +3.7% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +15.64 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.008 | +0.020 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.3% | 46.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.290 | +0.088 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.224 | -0.121 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.020 | +0.008 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.5% | 52.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Minnesota Vikings -0.01, Green Bay Packers +0.02) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.01 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: +0.02 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: 14 drives, +1.94 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, -0.76 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Green Bay Packers — M. Wile
- Minnesota Vikings — Laquon Treadwell (Kirk Cousins pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Davante Adams (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Stefon Diggs (Kirk Cousins pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Stefon Diggs (Kirk Cousins pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Adam Thielen (Kirk Cousins pass)
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
- Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
- Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
- Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
- Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
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 GB 85 (Q1 7:33) — (7:33) 6-M.Wile punt is BLOCKED by 81-G.Allison, Center-47-K.McDermott, RECOVERED by GB-37-J.Jackson at MIN -1. TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q1 7:28) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 14 (Q1 3:07) — (3:07) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 11-L.Treadwell for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 3:04) — 7-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 9 (Q2 12:34) — (12:34) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 12:28) — 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 MIN 19 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 2-M.Crosby 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 22 (Q3 6:36) — (6:36) 2-M.Crosby 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 22–9. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q4 14:21) — (14:21) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 14-S.Diggs for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 14:17) — 7-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 13 (Q4 7:38) — (7:38) 2-M.Crosby 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 75 (Q4 7:29) — (7:29) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 14-S.Diggs for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 7:18) — 7-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 30 (Q4 2:17) — (2:17) 2-M.Crosby 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 18 (Q4 1:49); Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 22 (Q4 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 19-A.Thielen for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN [76-M.Daniels].; Minnesota Vikings registered a safety from the GB 2 (Q4 0:31) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-K.Cousins pass to 14-S.Diggs is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Green Bay Packers (OT 3:57) — (3:57) 6-J.Scott punts 47 yards to end zone, Center-43-H.Bradley, Touchback.
- Minnesota Vikings (OT 0:04) — (:04) 7-D.Carlson 35 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
- Minnesota Vikings (OT 7:36) — (7:36) 7-D.Carlson 49 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile.
- Green Bay Packers (OT 4:34) — (4:34) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at MIN 47 for -7 yards (20-M.Alexander).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 2-M.Crosby 52 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 7:29) — (7:29) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 14-S.Diggs for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 2:13) — (2:13) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle intended for 11-L.Treadwell INTERCEPTED by 21-H.Clinton-Dix at MIN 37. 21-H.Clinton-Dix to MIN 13 for 24 yards (33-D.Cook, 79-T.Compton).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 7:33) — (7:33) 6-M.Wile punt is BLOCKED by 81-G.Allison, Center-47-K.McDermott, RECOVERED by GB-37-J.Jackson at MIN -1. TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 19-A.Thielen for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN [76-M.Daniels].
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 7:33 · GB 85 · Score 0-6
(7:33) 6-M.Wile punt is BLOCKED by 81-G.Allison, Center-47-K.McDermott, RECOVERED by GB-37-J.Jackson at MIN -1. TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 7:28 · MIN 15 · Score 0-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 3:07 · GB 14 · Score 6-7
(3:07) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 11-L.Treadwell for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 3:04 · GB 15 · Score 7-7
7-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 12:34 · MIN 9 · Score 7-13
(12:34) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 12:28 · MIN 15 · Score 7-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · MIN 19 · Score 7-17
(:02) 2-M.Crosby 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 6:36 · MIN 22 · Score 7-20
(6:36) 2-M.Crosby 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 14:21 · GB 3 · Score 13-20
(14:21) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 14-S.Diggs for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 14:17 · GB 15 · Score 14-20
7-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 7:38 · MIN 13 · Score 14-23
(7:38) 2-M.Crosby 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 7:29 · GB 75 · Score 20-23
(7:29) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 14-S.Diggs for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 7:18 · GB 15 · Score 21-23
7-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-6-M.Wile. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 2:17 · MIN 30 · Score 21-26
(2:17) 2-M.Crosby 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 1:49 · MIN 18 · Score 21-29
(1:49) 2-M.Crosby 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. Penalty on MIN-94-J.Johnson, Illegal Formation, declined. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 0:36 · GB 22 · Score 27-29
(:36) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 19-A.Thielen for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN [76-M.Daniels]. - Minnesota Vikings Safety (+2) — Q4 0:31 · GB 2 · Score 29-29
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-K.Cousins pass to 14-S.Diggs is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
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.
- Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
The game ended in a 29-29 tie in Week 2, 2018 on 2018-09-16.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 7, Green Bay Packers 7; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 0, Green Bay Packers 10; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 0, Green Bay Packers 3; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 22, Green Bay Packers 9; Final: Minnesota Vikings 29, Green Bay Packers 29.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — M. Wile (Q1 7:33) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — L. Treadwell (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 3:07) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 12:34) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — S. Diggs (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 14:21) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — S. Diggs (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 7:29) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Thielen (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 0:36) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 6:36, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 7:38, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 2:17, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 1:49, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 55.6% completion, +6.2% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +4.74 total passing EPA. Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 64.8% completion, +3.7% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +15.64 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.64 total EPA on Passing plays. across 54 snaps. Their top snap (+6.15 EPA): (7:29) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 14-S.Diggs for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 1-0 Now 1-0 T
Green Bay Packers
Entered 1-0 Now 1-0 T
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