Quick answer
- Winner
- Green Bay Packers
- Final score
- Green Bay Packers 41–17 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 3–27 Green Bay Packers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jalen Nailor
- Top passer
- Kirk Cousins
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:33) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle intended for 87-T.Hockenson INTERCEPTED by …
- Game date
- 2023-01-01
Game summary
The Green Bay Packers beat the Minnesota Vikings 41–17 on 2023-01-01. Jalen Nailor posted a game-high +7.44 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 Green Bay Packers | 14 | 13 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 41 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings
(10:41) 1-G.Joseph 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
1-G.Joseph kicks 70 yards from MIN 35 to GB -5. 25-K.Nixon for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(5:33) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle intended for 87-T.Hockenson INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Savage (29-R.Douglas) at GB 25. 26-D.Savage for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(9:52) 2-M.Crosby 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(2:48) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 85-R.Tonyan for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(:04) 2-M.Crosby 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(15:00) 28-A.Dillon left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(9:31) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
(7:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 83-J.Nailor for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-47-J.Hollins, Defensive Offside, declined.
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
(:25) (Shotgun) 12-N.Mullens pass short middle to 17-K.Osborn for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
GBGreen Bay PackersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 10:41FG Greg JosephPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 3-0
(10:41) 1-G.Joseph 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 10:38TD Keisean NixonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 35
- Score
- 3-6
1-G.Joseph kicks 70 yards from MIN 35 to GB -5. 25-K.Nixon for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 10:25XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 3-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 5:33TD Darnell SavagePoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 37
- Score
- 3-13
(5:33) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle intended for 87-T.Hockenson INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Savage (29-R.Douglas) at GB 25. 26-D.Savage for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 5:17XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 3-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 9:52FG Maxx CrosbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 8
- Score
- 3-17
(9:52) 2-M.Crosby 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 2:48TD Robert TonyanPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 21
- Score
- 3-23
(2:48) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 85-R.Tonyan for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 2:41XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 3-24
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 0:04FG Maxx CrosbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 37
- Score
- 3-27
(:04) 2-M.Crosby 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 15:00TD AJ DillonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 3-33
(15:00) 28-A.Dillon left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 14:54XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 3-34
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 9:31TD Aaron RodgersPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 3-40
(9:31) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 9:25XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 3-41
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 7:44TD Jalen NailorPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 47
- Score
- 9-41
(7:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 83-J.Nailor for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-47-J.Hollins, Defensive Offside, declined.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 7:36XP Greg JosephPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 10-41
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 0:25TD K.J. OsbornPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 9
- Score
- 16-41
(:25) (Shotgun) 12-N.Mullens pass short middle to 17-K.Osborn for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 0:21XP Greg JosephPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 17-41
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Jalen Nailor · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.44 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.48 EPA/play
- 2K.J. Osborn · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.86 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 3
Nick Mullens · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +5.71 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play - 4
Andre Jones Jr. · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +5.48 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play - 5Robert Tonyan · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.18 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
- 6Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +4.80 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 7
Allen Lazard · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.98 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play - 8Randall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.27 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
Jalen Nailor — MIN · Receiving
Jalen Nailor posted the highest total EPA (+7.44) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +2.48 EPA per play.
Jalen Nailor's top snap (+4.22 EPA): (7:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 83-J.Nailor for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-47-J.Hollins, Defensive Offside, declined.
Biggest single play (-8.08 EPA): Kirk Cousins — (5:33) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle intended for 87-T.Hockenson INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Savage (29-R.Douglas) at GB 25. 26-D.Savage for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Kirk Cousins led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) · 36 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -7.0% CPOE · -0.38 EPA/play · -13.79 total EPA- Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 26 dropbacks · 57.7% completion · +3.1% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +4.80 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.252 | +0.103 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.4% | 50.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.202 | +0.152 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.190 | +0.062 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.103 | +0.252 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.0% | 56.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.25), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.25 EPA/play (6th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: +0.10 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, +8.21 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, -19.11 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 — Keisean Nixon
- Green Bay Packers — Darnell Savage
- Green Bay Packers — Robert Tonyan (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — AJ Dillon
- Green Bay Packers — Aaron Rodgers
- Minnesota Vikings — Jalen Nailor (Kirk Cousins pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — K.J. Osborn (Nick Mullens pass)
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — Greg Joseph
- Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
- Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 2 (Q1 10:41) — (10:41) 1-G.Joseph 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 35 (Q1 10:38) — 1-G.Joseph kicks 70 yards from MIN 35 to GB -5. 25-K.Nixon for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q1 10:25) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 37 (Q1 5:33); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q1 5:17) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 13–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 8 (Q2 9:52) — (9:52) 2-M.Crosby 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 21 (Q2 2:48) — (2:48) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 85-R.Tonyan for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 2:41) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 37 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 2-M.Crosby 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 28-A.Dillon left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 14:54) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q4 9:31) — (9:31) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 9:25) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 47 (Q4 7:44); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 7:36) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 9 (Q4 0:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 12-N.Mullens pass short middle to 17-K.Osborn for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 0:21) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 11:59) — (11:59) 16-P.O'Donnell punt is BLOCKED by 44-J.Metellus, Center-56-J.Coco, recovered by GB-6-D.Leavitt at GB 4. 6-D.Leavitt to GB 1 for -3 yards (91-P.Jones).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 10:38) — 1-G.Joseph kicks 70 yards from MIN 35 to GB -5. 25-K.Nixon for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 5:33) — (5:33) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle intended for 87-T.Hockenson INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Savage (29-R.Douglas) at GB 25. 26-D.Savage for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 6:37) — (6:37) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 45 for -16 yards (94-D.Tomlinson).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 6:00) — (6:00) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left intended for 18-J.Jefferson INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Amos (93-T.Slaton) at GB 14. 31-A.Amos pushed ob at GB 40 for 26 yards (72-E.Cleveland).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 5:33) — (5:33) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle intended for 87-T.Hockenson INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Savage (29-R.Douglas) at GB 25. 26-D.Savage for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 10:38) — 1-G.Joseph kicks 70 yards from MIN 35 to GB -5. 25-K.Nixon for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 7:11) — (7:11) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at GB 22 for -7 yards (97-K.Clark). FUMBLES (97-K.Clark), RECOVERED by GB-97-K.Clark at GB 24.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 11:59) — (11:59) 16-P.O'Donnell punt is BLOCKED by 44-J.Metellus, Center-56-J.Coco, recovered by GB-6-D.Leavitt at GB 4. 6-D.Leavitt to GB 1 for -3 yards (91-P.Jones).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 10:41 · GB 2 · Score 3-0
(10:41) 1-G.Joseph 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 10:38 · MIN 35 · Score 3-6
1-G.Joseph kicks 70 yards from MIN 35 to GB -5. 25-K.Nixon for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 10:25 · MIN 15 · Score 3-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 5:33 · GB 37 · Score 3-13
(5:33) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle intended for 87-T.Hockenson INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Savage (29-R.Douglas) at GB 25. 26-D.Savage for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 5:17 · MIN 15 · Score 3-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 9:52 · MIN 8 · Score 3-17
(9:52) 2-M.Crosby 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 2:48 · MIN 21 · Score 3-23
(2:48) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 85-R.Tonyan for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 2:41 · MIN 15 · Score 3-24
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · MIN 37 · Score 3-27
(:04) 2-M.Crosby 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · MIN 2 · Score 3-33
(15:00) 28-A.Dillon left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 14:54 · MIN 15 · Score 3-34
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 9:31 · MIN 2 · Score 3-40
(9:31) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 9:25 · MIN 15 · Score 3-41
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 7:44 · GB 47 · Score 9-41
(7:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 83-J.Nailor for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-47-J.Hollins, Defensive Offside, declined. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 7:36 · GB 15 · Score 10-41
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 0:25 · GB 9 · Score 16-41
(:25) (Shotgun) 12-N.Mullens pass short middle to 17-K.Osborn for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 0:21 · GB 15 · Score 17-41
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.
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.
- Jalen Nailor (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Kirk Cousins (MIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers on 2023-01-01?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Minnesota Vikings 41-17 in Week 17, 2022.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 3, Green Bay Packers 14; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 0, Green Bay Packers 13; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 14, Green Bay Packers 14; Final: Minnesota Vikings 17, Green Bay Packers 41.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — K. Nixon (Q1 10:38) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Savage (Q1 5:33) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Tonyan (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 2:48) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Dillon (Q4 15:00) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Rodgers (Q4 9:31) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Nailor (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 7:44) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Osborn (N. Mullens pass) (Q4 0:25) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Joseph (Q1 10:41, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 9:52, 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 Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 50.0% completion, -7.0% CPOE, -0.38 EPA per dropback, -13.79 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 57.7% completion, +3.1% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +4.80 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
Jalen Nailor (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.44 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+4.22 EPA): (7:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 83-J.Nailor for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-47-J.Hollins, Defensive Offside, declined..
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 12-3 Now 12-4 L
Green Bay Packers
Entered 7-8 Now 8-8 W
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