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NFL · Week 8 · October 30, 2022 · 12 min read

Green Bay Packers vs. Buffalo Bills: 2022 Week 8 Recap

Bills defeat Packers 27–17 in Week 8

Jonathan Allen led Fantasy Impact as Bills prevailed in a 17–27 Week 8 finish.

Green Bay Packers 17 3–5
Final 17–27
Buffalo Bills 27 6–1 Winner
Winner
Buffalo Bills
Final score
17–27
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 7–27 Buffalo Bills
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
FantasyHQ MVP
Jonathan Allen
Game date
October 30, 2022

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Andre Jones Jr.
    Andre Jones Jr. 20 CAR · 143 YDS +2.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Samori Toure
    Samori Toure 1 REC · 37 YDS · 1 TD +2.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Romeo Doubs
    Romeo Doubs 4 REC · 62 YDS · 1 TD +1.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bills

  • Jonathan Allen
    Jonathan Allen 13/34 · 256 YDS · 2 TD +7.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Stefon Diggs
    Stefon Diggs 6 REC · 108 YDS · 1 TD +5.0 Fantasy Impact
  • James Cook III
    James Cook III 1 REC · 41 YDS +3.5 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Buffalo Bills
Final score
Buffalo Bills 27–17 Green Bay Packers
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 7–27 Buffalo Bills at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Jonathan Allen
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
Biggest EPA play
(12:34) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle intended for 8-Am.Rodgers INTERCEPTED by …
Game date
2022-10-30

Game summary

The Buffalo Bills beat the Green Bay Packers 27–17 on 2022-10-30. Jonathan Allen posted a game-high +7.62 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Green Bay Packers0737017
Buffalo Bills72030027

Scoring Map

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

GBGreen Bay Packers
BUFBuffalo Bills

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q1 3:40TD
    Dawson Knox

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 1
    Score
    0-6

    (3:40) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 88-D.Knox for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q1 3:34XP
    Tyler Bass

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    0-7

    2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.

  3. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q2 15:00TD
    Stefon Diggs

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 26
    Score
    0-13

    (15:00) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 14-S.Diggs for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-J.Reed].

  4. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q2 14:53XP
    Tyler Bass

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    0-14

    2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.

  5. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 6:21TD
    Romeo Doubs

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BUF 19
    Score
    6-14

    (6:21) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 87-R.Doubs for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 6:15XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BUF 15
    Score
    7-14

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

  7. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q2 2:00TD
    Isaiah McKenzie

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 7
    Score
    7-20

    (2:00) 6-I.McKenzie left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q2 1:54XP
    Tyler Bass

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    7-21

    2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.

  9. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q2 0:03FG
    Tyler Bass

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 24
    Score
    7-24

    (:03) 2-T.Bass 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.

  10. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q2 0:00FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    Score
    7-24

    END QUARTER 2

  11. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 10:24FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BUF 20
    Score
    10-24

    (10:24) 2-M.Crosby 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

  12. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q3 6:03FG
    Tyler Bass

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 19
    Score
    10-27

    (6:03) 2-T.Bass 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.

  13. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 6:42TD
    Samori Toure

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BUF 37
    Score
    16-27

    (6:42) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 83-S.Toure for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 6:32XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BUF 15
    Score
    17-27

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Jonathan AllenJonathan Allen · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +7.62 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
  2. 2Stefon DiggsStefon Diggs · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.96 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
  3. 3James Cook IIIJames Cook III · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.49 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.49 EPA/play
  4. 4Andre Jones Jr.Andre Jones Jr. · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +2.70 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
  5. 5Samori ToureSamori Toure · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.38 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
  6. 6James Cook IIIJames Cook III · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +2.21 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
  7. 7Romeo DoubsRomeo Doubs · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.89 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
  8. 8AJ DillonAJ Dillon · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +1.37 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Jonathan Allen

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Jonathan Allen — BUF · Passing

Jonathan Allen posted the highest total EPA (+7.62) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.22 EPA per play.

Jonathan Allen's top snap (-4.63 EPA): (10:12) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right intended for 13-G.Davis INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Alexander at GB 3. 23-J.Alexander to GB 5 for 2 yards (13-G.Davis).

Biggest single play (-5.36 EPA): Aaron Rodgers — (12:34) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle intended for 8-Am.Rodgers INTERCEPTED by 58-M.Milano (99-T.Settle) at GB 44. 58-M.Milano to GB 44 for no gain (50-Z.Tom). Pass tipped at line prior to

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) · 36 dropbacks · 52.8% completion · -0.3% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.50 total EPA
  • Jonathan AllenJonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) · 34 dropbacks · 38.2% completion · -9.5% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +7.62 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatGreen Bay PackersBuffalo Bills
Offensive EPA/play-0.016+0.121
Offensive success rate44.3%52.1%
Pass EPA/play-0.014+0.224
Rush EPA/play+0.136+0.017
Defensive EPA/play-0.121+0.016
Defensive success rate47.9%55.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Buffalo Bills held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Green Bay Packers: -0.02 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • Buffalo Bills: +0.12 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • Buffalo Bills: 10 drives, +8.61 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Green Bay Packers: 9 drives, -1.26 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Dawson KnoxBuffalo Bills — Dawson Knox (Jonathan Allen pass) (Q1 3:40)
  • Stefon DiggsBuffalo Bills — Stefon Diggs (Jonathan Allen pass) (Q2 15:00)
  • Romeo DoubsGreen Bay Packers — Romeo Doubs (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q2 6:21)
  • Isaiah McKenzieBuffalo Bills — Isaiah McKenzie (Q2 2:00)
  • Samori ToureGreen Bay Packers — Samori Toure (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q4 6:42)

Field goals

  • Tyler BassBuffalo Bills — Tyler Bass (Q2 0:03)
  • Buffalo Bills — unlisted player (Q2 0:00)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q3 10:24)
  • Tyler BassBuffalo Bills — Tyler Bass (Q3 6:03)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q1 3:40) — (3:40) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 88-D.Knox for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 3:34) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin..

The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 20–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the GB 26 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 14-S.Diggs for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-J.Reed].; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 14:53) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the BUF 19 (Q2 6:21) — (6:21) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 87-R.Doubs for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q2 6:15) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the GB 7 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 6-I.McKenzie left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 1:54) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the GB 24 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 2-T.Bass 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal (Q2 0:00) — END QUARTER 2.

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the BUF 20 (Q3 10:24) — (10:24) 2-M.Crosby 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the GB 19 (Q3 6:03) — (6:03) 2-T.Bass 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the BUF 37 (Q4 6:42) — (6:42) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 83-S.Toure for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q4 6:32) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 8:51) — (8:51) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass incomplete short left to 87-R.Doubs [91-E.Oliver]. [WPA -10.0% · EPA -2.70]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q1 5:18) — (5:18) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen scrambles left end to GB 1 for 20 yards (29-R.Douglas, 31-A.Amos). [WPA +9.3% · EPA +3.38]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q1 7:28) — (7:28) (Shotgun) 26-D.Singletary right guard to GB 17 for 30 yards (26-D.Savage). [WPA +7.1% · EPA +1.81]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 6:21) — (6:21) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 87-R.Doubs for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.8% · EPA +3.38]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q1 14:18) — (14:18) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete deep right to 13-G.Davis (23-J.Alexander). [WPA -5.2% · EPA -1.58]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 12:34) — (12:34) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle intended for 8-Am.Rodgers INTERCEPTED by 58-M.Milano (99-T.Settle) at GB 44. 58-M.Milano to GB 44 for no gain (50-Z.Tom). Pass tipped at line prior to [WPA -2.1% · EPA -5.36]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q4 10:12) — (10:12) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right intended for 13-G.Davis INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Alexander at GB 3. 23-J.Alexander to GB 5 for 2 yards (13-G.Davis). [WPA -1.1% · EPA -4.63]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 6:42) — (6:42) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 83-S.Toure for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.8% · EPA +4.05]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 14:16) — (14:16) 33-A.Jones up the middle to BUF 27 for -1 yards (7-T.Johnson). [WPA -1.6% · EPA -3.73]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 3:40 · GB 1 · Score 0-6
    (3:40) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 88-D.Knox for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 3:34 · GB 15 · Score 0-7
    2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
  3. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · GB 26 · Score 0-13
    (15:00) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 14-S.Diggs for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-J.Reed].
  4. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 14:53 · GB 15 · Score 0-14
    2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
  5. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 6:21 · BUF 19 · Score 6-14
    (6:21) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 87-R.Doubs for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 6:15 · BUF 15 · Score 7-14
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
  7. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · GB 7 · Score 7-20
    (2:00) 6-I.McKenzie left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 1:54 · GB 15 · Score 7-21
    2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
  9. Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · GB 24 · Score 7-24
    (:03) 2-T.Bass 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
  10. Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · Score 7-24
    END QUARTER 2
  11. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 10:24 · BUF 20 · Score 10-24
    (10:24) 2-M.Crosby 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
  12. Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 6:03 · GB 19 · Score 10-27
    (6:03) 2-T.Bass 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
  13. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 6:42 · BUF 37 · Score 16-27
    (6:42) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 83-S.Toure for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 6:32 · BUF 15 · Score 17-27
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

Key takeaways

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

  • Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Jonathan Allen (BUF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Green Bay Packers vs Buffalo Bills on 2022-10-30?

The Buffalo Bills beat the Green Bay Packers 27-17 in Week 8, 2022.

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

Q1: Green Bay Packers 0, Buffalo Bills 7; Q2: Green Bay Packers 7, Buffalo Bills 20; Q3: Green Bay Packers 3, Buffalo Bills 3; Q4: Green Bay Packers 7, Buffalo Bills 0; Final: Green Bay Packers 17, Buffalo Bills 27.

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

Buffalo Bills touchdown — D. Knox (J. Allen pass) (Q1 3:40) Buffalo Bills touchdown — S. Diggs (J. Allen pass) (Q2 15:00) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Doubs (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 6:21) Buffalo Bills touchdown — I. McKenzie (Q2 2:00) Green Bay Packers touchdown — S. Toure (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 6:42) Buffalo Bills field goal — T. Bass (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:00, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 10:24, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — T. Bass (Q3 6:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Buffalo Bills?

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 52.8% completion, -0.3% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.50 total passing EPA. Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills), 38.2% completion, -9.5% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +7.62 total passing EPA.

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

Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.62 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (-4.63 EPA): (10:12) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right intended for 13-G.Davis INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Alexander at GB 3. 23-J.Alexander to GB 5 for 2 yards (13-G.Davis)..

Season records after this game

Green Bay Packers

Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L

Buffalo Bills

Entered 5-1 Now 6-1 W