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NFL · Wild Card · January 16, 2021 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Rams vs. Green Bay Packers: 2020 Wild Card Recap

Packers defeat Rams 32–18 in Wild Card

Aaron Rodgers led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 18–32 Wild Card finish.

Los Angeles Rams 18 11–7
Final 18–32
Green Bay Packers 32 14–3 Winner
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
18–32
Halftime
Los Angeles Rams 10–19 Green Bay Packers
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Game date
January 16, 2021

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • Josh Reynolds
    Josh Reynolds 3 REC · 65 YDS +4.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Van Jefferson
    Van Jefferson 6 REC · 46 YDS · 1 TD +3.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Cam Akers
    Cam Akers 18 CAR · 90 YDS · 1 TD +3.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Aaron Rodgers
    Aaron Rodgers 23/38 · 297 YDS · 3 TD +18.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Allen Lazard
    Allen Lazard 4 REC · 96 YDS · 1 TD +7.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Davante Adams
    Davante Adams 9 REC · 66 YDS · 1 TD +5.4 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 32–18 LA
Halftime
LA 10–19 Green Bay Packers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
Biggest EPA play
(7:00) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 13-A.Lazard for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2021-01-16

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the LA 32–18 on 2021-01-16. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +18.04 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 23 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
LA3780018
Green Bay Packers31667032

Scoring Map

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

LALA
GBGreen Bay Packers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 8:42FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 5
    Score
    0-3

    (8:42) 2-M.Crosby 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.

  2. LALA
    Q1 4:40FG
    Matt Gay

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 19
    Score
    3-3

    (4:40) 1-M.Gay 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  3. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 11:40TD
    Davante Adams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 1
    Score
    3-9

    (11:40) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 17-D.Adams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 11:37XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 15
    Score
    3-10

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.

  5. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 3:36TD
    Aaron Rodgers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 1
    Score
    3-16

    (3:36) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. LALA
    Q2 0:33TD
    Van Jefferson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 4
    Score
    9-16

    (:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 12-V.Jefferson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. LALA
    Q2 0:29XP
    Matt Gay

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    10-16

    1-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  8. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 0:04FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 21
    Score
    10-19

    (:04) 2-M.Crosby 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.

  9. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 12:14TD
    Andre Jones Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 1
    Score
    10-25

    (12:14) 33-A.Jones left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. LALA
    Q3 1:45TD
    Cam Akers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 7
    Score
    16-25

    (1:45) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 23-C.Akers. 23-C.Akers right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. LALA
    Q3 1:41Safety
    Jared Goff

    Points+2

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    18-25

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 16-J.Goff pass to 23-C.Akers is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Lateral from 12-V.Jefferson to 23-C.Akers.

  12. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 7:00TD
    Allen Lazard

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 58
    Score
    18-31

    (7:00) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 13-A.Lazard for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 6:52XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 15
    Score
    18-32

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +18.04 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  2. 2Allen LazardAllen Lazard · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +7.70 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
  3. 3Davante AdamsDavante Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.44 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
  4. 4Joshua WilliamsJoshua Williams · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +4.18 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
  5. 5Josh ReynoldsJosh Reynolds · LA · Receiving · +4.08 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
  6. 6Van JeffersonVan Jefferson · LA · Receiving · +3.70 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
  7. 7Robert TonyanRobert Tonyan · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.56 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
  8. 8Cam AkersCam Akers · LA · Rushing · +3.41 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Aaron Rodgers

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Aaron Rodgers — GB · Passing

Aaron Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+18.04) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.47 EPA per play.

Aaron Rodgers's top snap (+5.31 EPA): (7:00) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 13-A.Lazard for 58 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 RodgersAaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 38 dropbacks · 60.5% completion · +4.1% CPOE · +0.47 EPA/play · +18.04 total EPA
  • Jared GoffJared Goff (LA) · 33 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +9.7% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.68 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLAGreen Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play+0.046+0.202
Offensive success rate52.3%55.7%
Pass EPA/play-0.021+0.438
Rush EPA/play+0.189+0.135
Defensive EPA/play-0.202-0.046
Defensive success rate44.3%47.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs +0.05), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • LA: +0.05 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: +0.20 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: 9 drives, +17.78 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • LA: 8 drives, +3.00 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Davante AdamsGreen Bay Packers — Davante Adams (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q2 11:40)
  • Aaron RodgersGreen Bay Packers — Aaron Rodgers (Q2 3:36)
  • Van JeffersonLA — Van Jefferson (Jared Goff pass) (Q2 0:33)
  • Andre Jones Jr.Green Bay Packers — Andre Jones Jr. (Q3 12:14)
  • Cam AkersLA — Cam Akers (Q3 1:45)
  • Allen LazardGreen Bay Packers — Allen Lazard (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q4 7:00)

Field goals

  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q1 8:42)
  • Matt GayLA — Matt Gay (Q1 4:40)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q2 0:04)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the LA 5 (Q1 8:42) — (8:42) 2-M.Crosby 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; LA connected on a field goal from the GB 19 (Q1 4:40) — (4:40) 1-M.Gay 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 16–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q2 11:40) — (11:40) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 17-D.Adams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 11:37) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q2 3:36) — (3:36) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; LA found the end zone from the GB 4 (Q2 0:33) — (:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 12-V.Jefferson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 0:29) — 1-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the LA 21 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 2-M.Crosby 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..

The third quarter: LA won the period 8–6. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q3 12:14) — (12:14) 33-A.Jones left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; LA found the end zone from the GB 7 (Q3 1:45) — (1:45) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 23-C.Akers. 23-C.Akers right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA registered a safety from the GB 2 (Q3 1:41) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 16-J.Goff pass to 23-C.Akers is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Lateral from 12-V.Jefferson to 23-C.Akers..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the LA 58 (Q4 7:00) — (7:00) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 13-A.Lazard for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 6:52) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • LA (Q1 7:31) — (7:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep middle to 11-J.Reynolds to GB 42 for 28 yards (26-D.Savage). [WPA +8.3% · EPA +1.89]
  • LA (Q2 0:33) — (:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 12-V.Jefferson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.7% · EPA +1.89]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 9:54) — (9:54) (No Huddle) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 19-E.St. Brown to LA 4 for 27 yards (32-J.Fuller). Penalty on LA, Defensive Too Many Men on Field, declined. [WPA +6.7% · EPA +3.10]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 7:00) — (7:00) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 13-A.Lazard for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.4% · EPA +5.31]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 13:26) — (13:26) 6-J.Scott punts 41 yards to LA 6, Center-43-H.Bradley, downed by GB-34-K.Russell. [WPA +5.6% · EPA +0.16]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 7:00) — (7:00) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 13-A.Lazard for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.4% · EPA +5.31]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 33-A.Jones up the middle pushed ob at LA 15 for 60 yards (32-J.Fuller). [WPA +5.1% · EPA +3.71]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 9:54) — (9:54) (No Huddle) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 19-E.St. Brown to LA 4 for 27 yards (32-J.Fuller). Penalty on LA, Defensive Too Many Men on Field, declined. [WPA +6.7% · EPA +3.10]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:39) — (:39) 12-A.Rodgers kneels to LA 13 for -1 yards. [EPA -2.70]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 8:42 · LA 5 · Score 0-3
    (8:42) 2-M.Crosby 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
  2. LA FG (+3) — Q1 4:40 · GB 19 · Score 3-3
    (4:40) 1-M.Gay 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  3. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 11:40 · LA 1 · Score 3-9
    (11:40) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 17-D.Adams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 11:37 · LA 15 · Score 3-10
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
  5. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 3:36 · LA 1 · Score 3-16
    (3:36) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. LA TD (+6) — Q2 0:33 · GB 4 · Score 9-16
    (:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 12-V.Jefferson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. LA XP (+1) — Q2 0:29 · GB 15 · Score 10-16
    1-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  8. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · LA 21 · Score 10-19
    (:04) 2-M.Crosby 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
  9. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 12:14 · LA 1 · Score 10-25
    (12:14) 33-A.Jones left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. LA TD (+6) — Q3 1:45 · GB 7 · Score 16-25
    (1:45) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 23-C.Akers. 23-C.Akers right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. LA Safety (+2) — Q3 1:41 · GB 2 · Score 18-25
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 16-J.Goff pass to 23-C.Akers is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Lateral from 12-V.Jefferson to 23-C.Akers.
  12. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 7:00 · LA 58 · Score 18-31
    (7:00) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 13-A.Lazard for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 6:52 · LA 15 · Score 18-32
    2-M.Crosby extra point 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.
  • Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • Jared Goff (LA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won LA vs Green Bay Packers on 2021-01-16?

The Green Bay Packers beat the LA 32-18 in Wild Card, 2020.

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

Q1: LA 3, Green Bay Packers 3; Q2: LA 7, Green Bay Packers 16; Q3: LA 8, Green Bay Packers 6; Q4: LA 0, Green Bay Packers 7; Final: LA 18, Green Bay Packers 32.

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

Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 11:40) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Rodgers (Q2 3:36) LA touchdown — V. Jefferson (J. Goff pass) (Q2 0:33) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Jones (Q3 12:14) LA touchdown — C. Akers (Q3 1:45) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Lazard (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 7:00) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q1 8:42, 3 pts) LA field goal — M. Gay (Q1 4:40, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Green Bay Packers?

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 60.5% completion, +4.1% CPOE, +0.47 EPA per dropback, +18.04 total passing EPA. Jared Goff (LA), 63.6% completion, +9.7% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.68 total passing EPA.

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

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.04 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+5.31 EPA): (7:00) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 13-A.Lazard for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 11-6 Now 11-7 L

Green Bay Packers

Entered 13-3 Now 14-3 W