Packers 23–20 Lions: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 17, 2019

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

A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 45.8% completion, -8.5% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +5.94 total passing EPA. D. Blough (Detroit Lions), 34.3% completion, -26.3% CPOE, -0.35 EPA per dropback, -12.29 total passing EPA.

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

D. Adams (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.43 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 13 snaps. Their top snap (+3.37 EPA): (3:16) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 17-D.Adams for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Green Bay Packers
Final score: Green Bay Packers 23–20 Detroit Lions
Halftime: Green Bay Packers 3–17 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Davante Adams
Top passer: Aaron Rodgers
Biggest EPA play: (8:03) (Shotgun) 10-D.Blough pass deep middle intended for 15-C.Lacy INTERCEPTED by 50-B.M…
Game date: 2019-12-29

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 23–20 on 2019-12-29, overcoming Detroit Lions's 17–3 halftime lead. Davante Adams posted a game-high +8.43 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Green Bay Packers	0	3	7	13	0	23
Detroit Lions	7	10	0	3	0	20

Scoring Map

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

GBGreen Bay Packers

GB 1

+3GB 24

DET 20

+3DET 22

+3GB 37

DET 28

DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DETDetroit Lions
Q1 8:07TD
David Blough
Points+6
Yard line
GB 19
Score
0-6
(8:07) (Shotgun) 80-D.Amendola pass short left to 10-D.Blough for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q1 7:59XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
GB 15
Score
0-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 3:17TD
Kisean Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
GB 1
Score
0-13
(3:17) 33-K.Johnson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 3:13XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
GB 15
Score
0-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 0:24FG
Maxx Crosby
Points+3
Yard line
DET 14
Score
3-14
(:24) 2-M.Crosby 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:03FG
Matt Prater
Points+3
Yard line
GB 24
Score
3-17
(:03) 5-M.Prater 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 3:16TD
Davante Adams
Points+6
Yard line
DET 20
Score
9-17
(3:16) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 17-D.Adams for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 3:10XP
Maxx Crosby
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
10-17
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 12:11FG
Maxx Crosby
Points+3
Yard line
DET 22
Score
13-17
(12:11) 2-M.Crosby 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 11:13FG
Matt Prater
Points+3
Yard line
GB 37
Score
13-20
(11:13) 5-M.Prater 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 5:24TD
Allen Lazard
Points+6
Yard line
DET 28
Score
19-20
(5:24) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 13-A.Lazard for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-R.Okwara]. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 5:19XP
Maxx Crosby
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
20-20
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 0:03FG
Maxx Crosby
Points+3
Yard line
DET 15
Score
23-20
(:03) 2-M.Crosby 33 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).

1Davante Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +8.43 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
2Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +5.94 total EPA · 59 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
3K. Golladay · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.42 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
4Allen Lazard · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.90 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
5Tysheem Johnson · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +3.49 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
6Jimmy Graham · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
7D. Amendola · Detroit Lions · Passing · +1.96 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.96 EPA/play
8David Blough · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.96 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.96 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

Davante Adams — GB · Receiving

Davante Adams posted the highest total EPA (+8.43) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +0.65 EPA per play.

Davante Adams's top snap (+3.37 EPA): (3:16) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 17-D.Adams for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.29 EPA): David Blough — (8:03) (Shotgun) 10-D.Blough pass deep middle intended for 15-C.Lacy INTERCEPTED by 50-B.Martinez at GB 23. 50-B.Martinez ran ob at GB 45 for 22 yards (83-J.James). PENALTY on DET-80-D.Amendola, Unnec

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) · 59 dropbacks · 45.8% completion · -8.5% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +5.94 total EPA
David Blough (Detroit Lions) · 35 dropbacks · 34.3% completion · -26.3% CPOE · -0.35 EPA/play · -12.29 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Green Bay Packers	Detroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play	-0.023	-0.096
Offensive success rate	40.2%	39.0%
Pass EPA/play	+0.101	-0.287
Rush EPA/play	-0.090	+0.115
Defensive EPA/play	+0.096	+0.023
Defensive success rate	61.0%	59.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Green Bay Packers: -0.02 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
Detroit Lions: -0.10 EPA/play (31st percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)

Detroit Lions: 13 drives, -7.43 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, -2.50 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Detroit Lions — David Blough (D. Amendola pass) (Q1 8:07)
Detroit Lions — Kisean Johnson (Q2 3:17)
Green Bay Packers — Davante Adams (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q3 3:16)
Green Bay Packers — Allen Lazard (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q4 5:24)

Field goals

Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q2 0:24)
Detroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q2 0:03)
Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q4 12:11)
Detroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q4 11:13)
Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q4 0:03)

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 19 (Q1 8:07) — (8:07) (Shotgun) 80-D.Amendola pass short left to 10-D.Blough for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 7:59) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–3. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q2 3:17) — (3:17) 33-K.Johnson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 3:13) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 14 (Q2 0:24) — (:24) 2-M.Crosby 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 24 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 5-M.Prater 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 20 (Q3 3:16) — (3:16) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 17-D.Adams for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 3:10) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 13–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 22 (Q4 12:11) — (12:11) 2-M.Crosby 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 37 (Q4 11:13) — (11:13) 5-M.Prater 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 28 (Q4 5:24); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 5:19) — 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 DET 15 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 2-M.Crosby 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Green Bay Packers (Q4 5:24) — (5:24) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 13-A.Lazard for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-R.Okwara]. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling [WPA +22.6% · EPA +3.87]
Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 2-M.Crosby 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. [WPA +21.7% · EPA +0.15]
Green Bay Packers (Q4 2:44) — (2:44) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 13-A.Lazard to GB 40 for 13 yards (24-A.Oruwariye). GB-13-A.Lazard was injured during the play. [WPA +17.1% · EPA +1.87]
Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:45) — (:45) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 33-A.Jones to DET 20 for 31 yards (25-W.Harris) [95-R.Okwara]. [WPA +13.7% · EPA +2.14]
Detroit Lions (Q4 8:03) — (8:03) (Shotgun) 10-D.Blough pass deep middle intended for 15-C.Lacy INTERCEPTED by 50-B.Martinez at GB 23. 50-B.Martinez ran ob at GB 45 for 22 yards (83-J.James). PENALTY on DET-80-D.Amendola, Unnec [WPA -11.4% · EPA -5.29]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Detroit Lions (Q4 8:03) — (8:03) (Shotgun) 10-D.Blough pass deep middle intended for 15-C.Lacy INTERCEPTED by 50-B.Martinez at GB 23. 50-B.Martinez ran ob at GB 45 for 22 yards (83-J.James). PENALTY on DET-80-D.Amendola, Unnec [WPA -11.4% · EPA -5.29]
Green Bay Packers (Q3 11:09) — (11:09) 2-M.Crosby 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. [WPA -3.3% · EPA -4.20]
Green Bay Packers (Q4 5:24) — (5:24) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 13-A.Lazard for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-R.Okwara]. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling [WPA +22.6% · EPA +3.87]
Green Bay Packers (Q3 3:16) — (3:16) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 17-D.Adams for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.5% · EPA +3.37]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 8:07 · GB 19 · Score 0-6
(8:07) (Shotgun) 80-D.Amendola pass short left to 10-D.Blough for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 7:59 · GB 15 · Score 0-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 3:17 · GB 1 · Score 0-13
(3:17) 33-K.Johnson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 3:13 · GB 15 · Score 0-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 0:24 · DET 14 · Score 3-14
(:24) 2-M.Crosby 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · GB 24 · Score 3-17
(:03) 5-M.Prater 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 3:16 · DET 20 · Score 9-17
(3:16) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 17-D.Adams for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 3:10 · DET 15 · Score 10-17
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 12:11 · DET 22 · Score 13-17
(12:11) 2-M.Crosby 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 11:13 · GB 37 · Score 13-20
(11:13) 5-M.Prater 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 5:24 · DET 28 · Score 19-20
(5:24) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 13-A.Lazard for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-R.Okwara]. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 5:19 · DET 15 · Score 20-20
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · DET 15 · Score 23-20
(:03) 2-M.Crosby 33 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.

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.
Davante Adams (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions on 2019-12-29?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 23-20 in Week 17, 2019.

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

Q1: Green Bay Packers 0, Detroit Lions 7; Q2: Green Bay Packers 3, Detroit Lions 10; Q3: Green Bay Packers 7, Detroit Lions 0; Q4: Green Bay Packers 13, Detroit Lions 3; Final: Green Bay Packers 23, Detroit Lions 20.

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

Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Blough (D. Amendola pass) (Q1 8:07) Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Johnson (Q2 3:17) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 3:16) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Lazard (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 5:24) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 0:24, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 12:11, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q4 11:13, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 0:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 45.8% completion, -8.5% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +5.94 total passing EPA. David Blough (Detroit Lions), 34.3% completion, -26.3% CPOE, -0.35 EPA per dropback, -12.29 total passing EPA.

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

Davante Adams (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.43 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 13 snaps. Their top snap (+3.37 EPA): (3:16) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 17-D.Adams for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Green Bay Packers won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Green Bay Packers

Entered 12-3 Now 13-3 W

Detroit Lions

Entered 3-11 Now 3-12 L

Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions: 2019 Week 17 Recap

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