Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 28–22 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- Tied 14–14 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Kirk Cousins
- Top passer
- Aaron Rodgers
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:05) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 33-D.Cook for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2020-11-01
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 28–22 on 2020-11-01. Kirk Cousins posted a game-high +15.15 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
 Green Bay Packers | 7 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 22 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings
(7:05) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 17-D.Adams for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
(:52) 33-D.Cook up the middle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
(6:57) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
(:34) 33-D.Cook right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
(10:05) 33-D.Cook up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
(6:05) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 33-D.Cook for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
(2:47) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-44-J.Metellus, Defensive Holding, declined.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 30-J.Williams rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT FAILS. The Replay Official reviewed the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 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.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 7:05TD Davante AdamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 5
- Score
- 0-6
(7:05) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 17-D.Adams for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 7:01XP 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 0:52TD Dylan CookPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 21
- Score
- 6-7
(:52) 33-D.Cook up the middle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 0:47XP Points+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 7-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 6:57TD Davante AdamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 7-13
(6:57) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 6:53XP 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.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:34TD Dylan CookPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 1
- Score
- 13-14
(:34) 33-D.Cook right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:31XP Points+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 14-14
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 10:05TD Dylan CookPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 1
- Score
- 20-14
(10:05) 33-D.Cook up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 10:00XP Points+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 21-14
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 6:05TD Dylan CookPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 50
- Score
- 27-14
(6:05) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 33-D.Cook for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 5:52XP Points+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 28-14
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 2:47TD Davante AdamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 7
- Score
- 28-20
(2:47) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-44-J.Metellus, Defensive Holding, declined.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 2:42Safety Joshua WilliamsPoints+2
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 28-22
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 30-J.Williams rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT FAILS. The Replay Official reviewed the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 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
Kirk Cousins · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +15.15 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play - 2
Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +8.45 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play - 3Dylan Cook · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +7.86 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 4Dylan Cook · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.49 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.50 EPA/play
- 5Davante Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.65 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 6Joshua Williams · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +2.82 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 7
Cooper Beebe · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.60 EPA/play - 8
Malik Taylor · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.58 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.58 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 (+15.15) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 18 counted snaps, they averaged +0.84 EPA per play.
Kirk Cousins's top snap (+5.89 EPA): (6:05) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 33-D.Cook for 50 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) · 49 dropbacks · 55.1% completion · +5.6% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +8.45 total EPA
- Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) · 18 dropbacks · 61.1% completion · -0.4% CPOE · +0.84 EPA/play · +15.15 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.275 | +0.120 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.2% | 43.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.842 | +0.172 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.202 | +0.060 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.120 | -0.275 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.5% | 47.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.28 vs +0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.28 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: +0.12 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: 9 drives, +10.23 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 7 drives, +18.39 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Green Bay Packers — Davante Adams (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Dylan Cook
- Green Bay Packers — Davante Adams (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Dylan Cook
- Minnesota Vikings — Dylan Cook
- Minnesota Vikings — Dylan Cook (Kirk Cousins pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Davante Adams (Aaron Rodgers pass)
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 MIN 5 (Q1 7:05) — (7:05) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 17-D.Adams for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q1 7:01) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 21 (Q1 0:52) — (:52) 33-D.Cook up the middle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 0:47) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q2 6:57) — (6:57) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 6:53) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q2 0:34) — (:34) 33-D.Cook right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 0:31) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q3 10:05) — (10:05) 33-D.Cook up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 10:00) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 50 (Q3 6:05) — (6:05) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 33-D.Cook for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 5:52) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 8–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 7 (Q4 2:47); Green Bay Packers registered a safety from the MIN 2 (Q4 2:42).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at MIN 45 for -4 yards (98-D.Wonnum). FUMBLES (98-D.Wonnum) [98-D.Wonnum], RECOVERED by MIN-50-E.Wilson at MIN 24. 50-E.Wilson to MIN 28 for 4 yards (86-M.Taylor).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 13:46) — (13:46) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 12-C.Beebe pushed ob at GB 30 for 16 yards (39-C.Sullivan).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 6:05) — (6:05) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 33-D.Cook for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 9:04) — (9:04) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 85-R.Tonyan to MIN 37 for 45 yards (41-A.Harris).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 9:09) — (9:09) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 87-J.Sternberger to MIN 11 for 13 yards (27-C.Dantzler).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 6:05) — (6:05) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 33-D.Cook for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 9:04) — (9:04) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 85-R.Tonyan to MIN 37 for 45 yards (41-A.Harris).
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 2:54) — (2:54) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 19-E.St. Brown to MIN 32 for 12 yards (32-M.Fields). MIN-32-M.Fields was injured during the play.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 8:21) — (8:21) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep right to 85-R.Tonyan (41-A.Harris).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 7:05 · MIN 5 · Score 0-6
(7:05) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 17-D.Adams for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 7:01 · 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 0:52 · GB 21 · Score 6-7
(:52) 33-D.Cook up the middle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 0:47 · GB 15 · Score 7-7
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 6:57 · MIN 1 · Score 7-13
(6:57) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 6:53 · MIN 15 · Score 7-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 0:34 · GB 1 · Score 13-14
(:34) 33-D.Cook right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 0:31 · GB 15 · Score 14-14
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 10:05 · GB 1 · Score 20-14
(10:05) 33-D.Cook up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 10:00 · GB 15 · Score 21-14
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 6:05 · GB 50 · Score 27-14
(6:05) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 33-D.Cook for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 5:52 · GB 15 · Score 28-14
5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-58-A.Cutting, Holder-2-B.Colquitt. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 2:47 · MIN 7 · Score 28-20
(2:47) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-44-J.Metellus, Defensive Holding, declined. - Green Bay Packers Safety (+2) — Q4 2:42 · MIN 2 · Score 28-22
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 30-J.Williams rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT FAILS. The Replay Official reviewed the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT
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 on 2020-11-01?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 28-22 in Week 8, 2020.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 7, Green Bay Packers 7; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 7, Green Bay Packers 7; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 14, Green Bay Packers 0; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 0, Green Bay Packers 8; Final: Minnesota Vikings 28, Green Bay Packers 22.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 7:05) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Cook (Q1 0:52) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 6:57) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Cook (Q2 0:34) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Cook (Q3 10:05) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Cook (K. Cousins pass) (Q3 6:05) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 2:47) 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), 55.1% completion, +5.6% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +8.45 total passing EPA. Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 61.1% completion, -0.4% CPOE, +0.84 EPA per dropback, +15.15 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 +15.15 total EPA on Passing plays. across 18 snaps. Their top snap (+5.89 EPA): (6:05) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 33-D.Cook for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Minnesota Vikings won 28-22 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 1-5 Now 2-5 W
Green Bay Packers
Entered 5-1 Now 5-2 L
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