Quick answer
- Winner
- Green Bay Packers
- Final score
- Green Bay Packers 42–21 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 14–17 Green Bay Packers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Aaron Rodgers
- Top passer
- Aaron Rodgers
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:37) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 80-D.Amendola INTERCEPTED by 39-C.Sulliva…
- Game date
- 2020-09-20
Game summary
The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 42–21 on 2020-09-20. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +15.19 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Lions | 14 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
 Green Bay Packers | 3 | 14 | 17 | 8 | 0 | 42 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DETDetroit Lions
(10:37) 67-M.Nelson reported in as eligible. 33-K.Johnson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.
(5:46) 2-M.Crosby 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
(:08) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 11-M.Jones for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox. PENALTY on GB-90-M.Adams, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(10:13) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 33-A.Jones for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
(:19) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 85-R.Tonyan for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-29-D.Roberts, Defensive Holding, declined.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
(15:00) (Shotgun) 33-A.Jones up the middle for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
(8:37) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 80-D.Amendola INTERCEPTED by 39-C.Sullivan at DET 7. 39-C.Sullivan for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
(1:36) 2-M.Crosby 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
(13:06) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 17-M.Hall for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.
(8:05) (Shotgun) 33-A.Jones left tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 30-J.Williams rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
GBGreen Bay PackersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 10:37TD Kisean JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 1
- Score
- 6-0
(10:37) 67-M.Nelson reported in as eligible. 33-K.Johnson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 10:33XP Points+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 7-0
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 5:46FG Maxx CrosbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 25
- Score
- 7-3
(5:46) 2-M.Crosby 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 0:08TD Marcus JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 4
- Score
- 13-3
(:08) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 11-M.Jones for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 0:04XP Points+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 14-3
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox. PENALTY on GB-90-M.Adams, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 10:13TD Andre Jones Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 7
- Score
- 14-9
(10:13) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 33-A.Jones for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 10:09XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 14-10
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 0:19TD Robert TonyanPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 11
- Score
- 14-16
(:19) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 85-R.Tonyan for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-29-D.Roberts, Defensive Holding, declined.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 0:14XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 14-17
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 15:00TD Andre Jones Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 75
- Score
- 14-23
(15:00) (Shotgun) 33-A.Jones up the middle for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 14:48XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 14-24
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 8:37TD Points+6
- Yard line
- GB 95
- Score
- 14-30
(8:37) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 80-D.Amendola INTERCEPTED by 39-C.Sullivan at DET 7. 39-C.Sullivan for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 8:32XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 14-31
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 1:36FG Maxx CrosbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 17
- Score
- 14-34
(1:36) 2-M.Crosby 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 13:06TD Mike Hall Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- GB 24
- Score
- 20-34
(13:06) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 17-M.Hall for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 13:00XP Points+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 21-34
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 8:05TD Andre Jones Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 14
- Score
- 21-40
(8:05) (Shotgun) 33-A.Jones left tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 7:59Safety Joshua WilliamsPoints+2
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 21-42
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 30-J.Williams rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +15.19 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play - 2Andre Jones Jr. · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +8.10 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 3
Allen Lazard · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.62 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play - 4Andre Jones Jr. · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.43 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 5Kisean Johnson · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +3.87 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 6
Davante Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.61 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play - 7
Quintez Cephus · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.59 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play - 8
D'Andre Swift · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.56 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.71 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 (+15.19) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.
Aaron Rodgers's top snap (+3.73 EPA): (6:53) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 13-A.Lazard to DET 32 for 10 yards (24-A.Oruwariye).
Biggest single play (-6.69 EPA): Matthew Stafford — (8:37) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 80-D.Amendola INTERCEPTED by 39-C.Sullivan at DET 7. 39-C.Sullivan for 7 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) · 39 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · -3.2% CPOE · +0.39 EPA/play · +15.19 total EPA
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 38 dropbacks · 52.6% completion · -0.6% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -5.07 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.004 | +0.270 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.9% | 52.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.133 | +0.389 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.217 | +0.348 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.270 | -0.004 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.2% | 55.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.27 vs +0.00), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: +0.00 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: +0.27 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 11 drives, +0.32 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, +24.02 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — Kisean Johnson
- Detroit Lions — Marcus Jones (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Andre Jones Jr. (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Robert Tonyan (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Andre Jones Jr.
- Green Bay Packers — Chandon Sullivan
- Detroit Lions — Mike Hall Jr. (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Andre Jones Jr.
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
- Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 14–3. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q1 10:37) — (10:37) 67-M.Nelson reported in as eligible. 33-K.Johnson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 10:33) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 25 (Q1 5:46) — (5:46) 2-M.Crosby 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 4 (Q1 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 11-M.Jones for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 0:04).
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 7 (Q2 10:13) — (10:13) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 33-A.Jones for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 10:09) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 11 (Q2 0:19); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 0:14) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 17–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 75 (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 33-A.Jones up the middle for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 14:48) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 95 (Q3 8:37) — (8:37) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 80-D.Amendola INTERCEPTED by 39-C.Sullivan at DET 7. 39-C.Sullivan for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 8:32) — 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 17 (Q3 1:36) — (1:36) 2-M.Crosby 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 8–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 24 (Q4 13:06) — (13:06) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 17-M.Hall for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 13:00) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 14 (Q4 8:05) — (8:05) (Shotgun) 33-A.Jones left tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers registered a safety from the DET 2 (Q4 7:59) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 30-J.Williams rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 0:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 85-R.Tonyan for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-29-D.Roberts, Defensive Holding, declined.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 33-A.Jones up the middle for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 10:13) — (10:13) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 33-A.Jones for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 1:08) — (1:08) 3-J.Fox punts 57 yards to GB 38, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, fair catch by 32-T.Ervin.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 5-M.Prater 57 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 8:37) — (8:37) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 80-D.Amendola INTERCEPTED by 39-C.Sullivan at DET 7. 39-C.Sullivan for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 33-A.Jones up the middle for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 6:53) — (6:53) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 13-A.Lazard to DET 32 for 10 yards (24-A.Oruwariye).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 11:01) — (11:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 83-M.Valdes-Scantling ran ob at DET 27 for 41 yards [40-J.Davis].
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 10:37 · GB 1 · Score 6-0
(10:37) 67-M.Nelson reported in as eligible. 33-K.Johnson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 10:33 · GB 15 · Score 7-0
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 5:46 · DET 25 · Score 7-3
(5:46) 2-M.Crosby 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 0:08 · GB 4 · Score 13-3
(:08) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 11-M.Jones for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 0:04 · GB 15 · Score 14-3
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox. PENALTY on GB-90-M.Adams, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 10:13 · DET 7 · Score 14-9
(10:13) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 33-A.Jones for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 10:09 · DET 15 · Score 14-10
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 0:19 · DET 11 · Score 14-16
(:19) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 85-R.Tonyan for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-29-D.Roberts, Defensive Holding, declined. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 0:14 · DET 15 · Score 14-17
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 15:00 · DET 75 · Score 14-23
(15:00) (Shotgun) 33-A.Jones up the middle for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 14:48 · DET 15 · Score 14-24
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 8:37 · GB 95 · Score 14-30
(8:37) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 80-D.Amendola INTERCEPTED by 39-C.Sullivan at DET 7. 39-C.Sullivan for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 8:32 · DET 15 · Score 14-31
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 1:36 · DET 17 · Score 14-34
(1:36) 2-M.Crosby 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 13:06 · GB 24 · Score 20-34
(13:06) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 17-M.Hall for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 13:00 · GB 15 · Score 21-34
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 8:05 · DET 14 · Score 21-40
(8:05) (Shotgun) 33-A.Jones left tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers Safety (+2) — Q4 7:59 · DET 2 · Score 21-42
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 30-J.Williams rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
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.
- Aaron Rodgers (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 Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers on 2020-09-20?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 42-21 in Week 2, 2020.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Detroit Lions 14, Green Bay Packers 3; Q2: Detroit Lions 0, Green Bay Packers 14; Q3: Detroit Lions 0, Green Bay Packers 17; Q4: Detroit Lions 7, Green Bay Packers 8; Final: Detroit Lions 21, Green Bay Packers 42.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?
Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Johnson (Q1 10:37) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Jones (M. Stafford pass) (Q1 0:08) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Jones (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 10:13) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Tonyan (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 0:19) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Jones (Q3 15:00) Green Bay Packers touchdown — C. Sullivan (Q3 8:37) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Hall (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 13:06) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Jones (Q4 8:05) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q1 5:46, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 1:36, 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?
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 46.2% completion, -3.2% CPOE, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +15.19 total passing EPA. Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 52.6% completion, -0.6% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -5.07 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers?
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.19 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (+3.73 EPA): (6:53) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 13-A.Lazard to DET 32 for 10 yards (24-A.Oruwariye)..
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
Green Bay Packers
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
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