Lions 20–16 Packers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 18, 2022

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

J. Goff (Detroit Lions), 60.5% completion, -0.0% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +5.13 total passing EPA. A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 51.5% completion, +3.5% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.09 total passing EPA.

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

J. Goff (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.13 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (-4.69 EPA): (:33) 16-J.Goff kneels to GB 7 for -1 yards..

Quick answer

Winner: Detroit Lions
Final score: Detroit Lions 20–16 Green Bay Packers
Halftime: Detroit Lions 6–9 Green Bay Packers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jared Goff
Top passer: Jared Goff
Biggest EPA play: (:33) 16-J.Goff kneels to GB 7 for -1 yards.
Game date: 2023-01-08

Game summary

The Detroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers 20–16 on 2023-01-08, overcoming Green Bay Packers's 9–6 halftime lead. Jared Goff posted a game-high +5.13 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Detroit Lions	3	3	7	13	0	20
Green Bay Packers	6	3	7	0	0	16

Scoring Map

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

DETDetroit Lions

+3DET 4

+3DET 31

+3DET 30

GB 1

DET 13

+1DET 15

GB 1

GBGreen Bay Packers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 11:25FG
Maxx Crosby
Points+3
Yard line
DET 4
Score
0-3
(11:25) 2-M.Crosby 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
DETDetroit Lions
Q1 7:04FG
Michael Badgley
Points+3
Yard line
GB 19
Score
3-3
(7:04) 17-M.Badgley 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 1:59FG
Maxx Crosby
Points+3
Yard line
DET 31
Score
3-6
(1:59) 2-M.Crosby 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 13:01FG
Maxx Crosby
Points+3
Yard line
DET 30
Score
3-9
(13:01) 2-M.Crosby 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:02FG
Michael Badgley
Points+3
Yard line
GB 15
Score
6-9
(:02) 17-M.Badgley 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 8:07TD
Matt Nelson
Points+6
Yard line
GB 1
Score
12-9
(8:07) 67-M.Nelson and 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 30-Ja.Williams right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 8:05XP
Michael Badgley
Points+1
Yard line
GB 15
Score
13-9
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 3:22TD
Allen Lazard
Points+6
Yard line
DET 13
Score
13-15
(3:22) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 13-A.Lazard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 3:17XP
Maxx Crosby
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
13-16
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 5:57TD
Points+6
Yard line
GB 1
Score
19-16
(5:57) (Shotgun) 30-Ja.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 5:55TD
Michael Badgley
Points+7
Yard line
GB 15
Score
20-16
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jared Goff · Detroit Lions · Passing · +5.13 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
2Christian Watson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.91 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
3Allen Lazard · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.87 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
4Kalif Raymond · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.83 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
5DJ Chark · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.72 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
6Ja. Williams · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +2.55 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
7AJ Dillon · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +2.18 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
8A. St.Brown · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.23 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

Jared Goff — DET · Passing

Jared Goff posted the highest total EPA (+5.13) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.13 EPA per play.

Jared Goff's top snap (-4.69 EPA): (:33) 16-J.Goff kneels to GB 7 for -1 yards.

Quarterback report card

Jared Goff led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) · 38 dropbacks · 60.5% completion · -0.0% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +5.13 total EPA
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 33 dropbacks · 51.5% completion · +3.5% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.09 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Detroit Lions	Green Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.028	-0.096
Offensive success rate	51.3%	45.9%
Pass EPA/play	+0.135	-0.094
Rush EPA/play	+0.066	-0.121
Defensive EPA/play	+0.096	+0.028
Defensive success rate	54.1%	48.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Detroit Lions generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Detroit Lions: -0.03 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
Green Bay Packers: -0.10 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)

Detroit Lions: 10 drives, -2.18 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Green Bay Packers: 9 drives, -7.11 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Detroit Lions — Matt Nelson (Q3 8:07)
Green Bay Packers — Allen Lazard (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q3 3:22)
Detroit Lions — unlisted player (Q4 5:57)

Field goals

Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q1 11:25)
Detroit Lions — Michael Badgley (Q1 7:04)
Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q1 1:59)
Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q2 13:01)
Detroit Lions — Michael Badgley (Q2 0:02)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 6–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 4 (Q1 11:25) — (11:25) 2-M.Crosby 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 19 (Q1 7:04) — (7:04) 17-M.Badgley 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 31 (Q1 1:59) — (1:59) 2-M.Crosby 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 30 (Q2 13:01) — (13:01) 2-M.Crosby 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 15 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 17-M.Badgley 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q3 8:07) — (8:07) 67-M.Nelson and 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 30-Ja.Williams right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 8:05) — 17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 13 (Q3 3:22) — (3:22) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 13-A.Lazard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 3:17) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..

The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 13–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q4 5:57) — (5:57) (Shotgun) 30-Ja.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 15 (Q4 5:55) — 17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Green Bay Packers (Q3 4:34) — (4:34) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 9-C.Watson to DET 14 for 45 yards (24-A.Oruwariye). Penalty on DET-24-A.Oruwariye, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +16.4% · EPA +2.79]
Green Bay Packers (Q1 8:35) — (8:35) (No Huddle) 13-A.Lazard left end to GB 31 for -1 yards (34-A.Anzalone). [WPA -12.4% · EPA -3.72]
Detroit Lions (Q3 8:53) — (8:53) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 11-K.Raymond to GB 1 for 43 yards (20-R.Ford). [WPA +12.2% · EPA +3.50]
Green Bay Packers (Q1 2:45) — (2:45) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at DET 31 for -11 yards (97-A.Hutchinson). [WPA -10.1% · EPA -2.63]
Green Bay Packers (Q1 12:58) — (12:58) 12-A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep right to 13-A.Lazard. PENALTY on DET-39-J.Jacobs, Defensive Pass Interference, 46 yards, enforced at GB 49 - No Play. [WPA +10.0% · EPA +2.91]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Detroit Lions (Q4 0:33) — (:33) 16-J.Goff kneels to GB 7 for -1 yards. [EPA -4.69]
Detroit Lions (Q2 6:16) — (6:16) 17-M.Badgley 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. [WPA -6.8% · EPA -3.72]
Green Bay Packers (Q1 8:35) — (8:35) (No Huddle) 13-A.Lazard left end to GB 31 for -1 yards (34-A.Anzalone). [WPA -12.4% · EPA -3.72]
Green Bay Packers (Q2 1:24) — (1:24) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 33-A.Jones to DET 24 for 8 yards (79-J.Cominsky). FUMBLES (79-J.Cominsky), RECOVERED by DET-25-W.Harris at DET 15. [WPA -8.9% · EPA -3.59]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 11:25 · DET 4 · Score 0-3
(11:25) 2-M.Crosby 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 7:04 · GB 19 · Score 3-3
(7:04) 17-M.Badgley 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 1:59 · DET 31 · Score 3-6
(1:59) 2-M.Crosby 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 13:01 · DET 30 · Score 3-9
(13:01) 2-M.Crosby 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · GB 15 · Score 6-9
(:02) 17-M.Badgley 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 8:07 · GB 1 · Score 12-9
(8:07) 67-M.Nelson and 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 30-Ja.Williams right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 8:05 · GB 15 · Score 13-9
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 3:22 · DET 13 · Score 13-15
(3:22) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 13-A.Lazard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 3:17 · DET 15 · Score 13-16
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 5:57 · GB 1 · Score 19-16
(5:57) (Shotgun) 30-Ja.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions TD (+7) — Q4 5:55 · GB 15 · Score 20-16
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) 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 Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers on 2023-01-08?

The Detroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers 20-16 in Week 18, 2022.

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

Q1: Detroit Lions 3, Green Bay Packers 6; Q2: Detroit Lions 3, Green Bay Packers 3; Q3: Detroit Lions 7, Green Bay Packers 7; Q4: Detroit Lions 13, Green Bay Packers 0; Final: Detroit Lions 20, Green Bay Packers 16.

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

Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Nelson (Q3 8:07) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Lazard (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 3:22) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 5:57) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q1 11:25, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Badgley (Q1 7:04, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q1 1:59, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 13:01, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Badgley (Q2 0:02, 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?

Jared Goff (Detroit Lions), 60.5% completion, -0.0% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +5.13 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 51.5% completion, +3.5% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.09 total passing EPA.

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

Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.13 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (-4.69 EPA): (:33) 16-J.Goff kneels to GB 7 for -1 yards..

Was Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Detroit Lions won 20-16 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Detroit Lions

Entered 8-8 Now 9-8 W

Green Bay Packers

Entered 8-8 Now 8-9 L

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