Quick answer
- Winner
- Green Bay Packers
- Final score
- Green Bay Packers 29–22 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Green Bay Packers 23–6 Detroit Lions at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Julian Love
- Top passer
- Jared Goff
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:23) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff sacked at DET 19 for -4 yards (52-R.Gary). FUMBLES (52-R.Gary) …
- Game date
- 2023-11-23
Game summary
The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 29–22 on 2023-11-23. Julian Love posted a game-high +10.90 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 26 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Green Bay Packers | 20 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
 Detroit Lions | 6 | 0 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 22 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
GBGreen Bay Packers
(12:21) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short left to 11-J.Reed for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
(8:34) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 87-S.LaPorta for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(3:13) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short right to 85-T.Kraft for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
(2:23) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff sacked at DET 19 for -4 yards (52-R.Gary). FUMBLES (52-R.Gary) [52-R.Gary], RECOVERED by GB-34-J.Owens at DET 27. 34-J.Owens for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the fumble ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
(6:00) 17-A.Carlson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
(11:52) 5-D.Montgomery left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-D.Montgomery rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. PENALTY on GB-90-L.Van Ness, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(3:36) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass deep left to 9-C.Watson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(:46) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 8-J.Reynolds for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-K.Brooks]. Penalty on GB-91-P.Smith, Defensive Offside, declined.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 16-J.Goff pass to 87-S.LaPorta is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
DETDetroit LionsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 12:21TD Joe ReedPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 10
- Score
- 6-0
(12:21) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short left to 11-J.Reed for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 12:16XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 7-0
17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 8:34TD Sam LaPortaPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 7
- Score
- 7-6
(8:34) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 87-S.LaPorta for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 3:13TD Tucker KraftPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 9
- Score
- 13-6
(3:13) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short right to 85-T.Kraft for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 3:08XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 14-6
17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 2:23TD Jonathan OwensPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 77
- Score
- 20-6
(2:23) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff sacked at DET 19 for -4 yards (52-R.Gary). FUMBLES (52-R.Gary) [52-R.Gary], RECOVERED by GB-34-J.Owens at DET 27. 34-J.Owens for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the fumble ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 6:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DET 24
- Score
- 23-6
(6:00) 17-A.Carlson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 11:52TD D.J. MontgomeryPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 6
- Score
- 23-12
(11:52) 5-D.Montgomery left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 11:46Safety D.J. MontgomeryPoints+2
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 23-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-D.Montgomery rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. PENALTY on GB-90-L.Van Ness, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 3:36TD Christian WatsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 16
- Score
- 29-14
(3:36) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass deep left to 9-C.Watson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 0:46TD Josh ReynoldsPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 12
- Score
- 29-20
(:46) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 8-J.Reynolds for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-K.Brooks]. Penalty on GB-91-P.Smith, Defensive Offside, declined.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 0:41TD Sam LaPortaPoints+8
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 29-22
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 16-J.Goff pass to 87-S.LaPorta is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Julian Love · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +10.90 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play - 2
Kalif Raymond · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +7.83 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play - 3Christian Watson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.28 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 4
Joshua Williams · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.64 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play - 5D.J. Montgomery · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +3.57 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 6
Malik Heath · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.40 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play - 7
AJ Dillon · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.18 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play - 8Tucker Kraft · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.04 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
Julian Love — GB · Passing
Julian Love posted the highest total EPA (+10.90) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.32 EPA per play.
Julian Love's top snap (+3.63 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass deep middle to 9-C.Watson to DET 22 for 53 yards (21-T.Walker).
Biggest single play (-7.40 EPA): Jared Goff — (2:23) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff sacked at DET 19 for -4 yards (52-R.Gary). FUMBLES (52-R.Gary) [52-R.Gary], RECOVERED by GB-34-J.Owens at DET 27. 34-J.Owens for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official rev
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) · 55 dropbacks · 52.7% completion · +1.1% CPOE · -0.14 EPA/play · -7.67 total EPA- Julian Love (Green Bay Packers) · 34 dropbacks · 64.7% completion · +5.4% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +10.90 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.025 | -0.117 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.5% | 41.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.284 | -0.139 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.169 | -0.036 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.117 | -0.025 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.9% | 59.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: +0.03 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: -0.12 EPA/play (30th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 11 drives, -11.11 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, +1.84 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 — Joe Reed (Julian Love pass)
- Detroit Lions — Sam LaPorta (Jared Goff pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Tucker Kraft (Julian Love pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Jonathan Owens
- Detroit Lions — D.J. Montgomery
- Green Bay Packers — Christian Watson (Julian Love pass)
- Detroit Lions — Josh Reynolds (Jared Goff pass)
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — Anders Carlson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 20–6. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 10 (Q1 12:21) — (12:21) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short left to 11-J.Reed for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q1 12:16) — 17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 7 (Q1 8:34) — (8:34) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 87-S.LaPorta for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 9 (Q1 3:13) — (3:13) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short right to 85-T.Kraft for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q1 3:08) — 17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 77 (Q1 2:23).
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 24 (Q2 6:00) — (6:00) 17-A.Carlson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan..
The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 8–6. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 6 (Q3 11:52) — (11:52) 5-D.Montgomery left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions registered a safety from the GB 2 (Q3 11:46); Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 16 (Q3 3:36) — (3:36) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass deep left to 9-C.Watson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 14–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 12 (Q4 0:46); Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 2 (Q4 0:41) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 16-J.Goff pass to 87-S.LaPorta is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass deep middle to 9-C.Watson to DET 22 for 53 yards (21-T.Walker).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 2:23) — (2:23) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff sacked at DET 19 for -4 yards (52-R.Gary). FUMBLES (52-R.Gary) [52-R.Gary], RECOVERED by GB-34-J.Owens at DET 27. 34-J.Owens for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official rev
- Detroit Lions (Q1 8:34) — (8:34) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 87-S.LaPorta for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 6:33) — (6:33) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short left to 9-C.Watson pushed ob at DET 44 for 9 yards (23-J.Jacobs).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 11:03) — (11:03) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 9-J.Williams to DET 43 for 13 yards (35-C.Ballentine).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 2:23) — (2:23) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff sacked at DET 19 for -4 yards (52-R.Gary). FUMBLES (52-R.Gary) [52-R.Gary], RECOVERED by GB-34-J.Owens at DET 27. 34-J.Owens for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official rev
- Detroit Lions (Q1 1:30) — (1:30) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff scrambles up the middle to DET 23 for 2 yards (94-K.Brooks). FUMBLES (94-K.Brooks), RECOVERED by GB-94-K.Brooks at DET 23.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 28-A.Dillon up the middle to DET 14 for no gain (32-B.Branch; 55-D.Barnes).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass deep middle to 9-C.Watson to DET 22 for 53 yards (21-T.Walker).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 12:21 · DET 10 · Score 6-0
(12:21) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short left to 11-J.Reed for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 12:16 · DET 15 · Score 7-0
17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 8:34 · GB 7 · Score 7-6
(8:34) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 87-S.LaPorta for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 3:13 · DET 9 · Score 13-6
(3:13) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short right to 85-T.Kraft for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 3:08 · DET 15 · Score 14-6
17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 2:23 · GB 77 · Score 20-6
(2:23) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff sacked at DET 19 for -4 yards (52-R.Gary). FUMBLES (52-R.Gary) [52-R.Gary], RECOVERED by GB-34-J.Owens at DET 27. 34-J.Owens for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official rev - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 6:00 · DET 24 · Score 23-6
(6:00) 17-A.Carlson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 11:52 · GB 6 · Score 23-12
(11:52) 5-D.Montgomery left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions Safety (+2) — Q3 11:46 · GB 2 · Score 23-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-D.Montgomery rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. PENALTY on GB-90-L.Van Ness, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 3:36 · DET 16 · Score 29-14
(3:36) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass deep left to 9-C.Watson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 0:46 · GB 12 · Score 29-20
(:46) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 8-J.Reynolds for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-K.Brooks]. Penalty on GB-91-P.Smith, Defensive Offside, declined. - Detroit Lions TD (+8) — Q4 0:41 · GB 2 · Score 29-22
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 16-J.Goff pass to 87-S.LaPorta is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Julian Love (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Julian Love (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions on 2023-11-23?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 29-22 in Week 12, 2023.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 20, Detroit Lions 6; Q2: Green Bay Packers 3, Detroit Lions 0; Q3: Green Bay Packers 6, Detroit Lions 8; Q4: Green Bay Packers 0, Detroit Lions 14; Final: Green Bay Packers 29, Detroit Lions 22.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Reed (J. Love pass) (Q1 12:21) Detroit Lions touchdown — S. LaPorta (J. Goff pass) (Q1 8:34) Green Bay Packers touchdown — T. Kraft (J. Love pass) (Q1 3:13) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Owens (Q1 2:23) Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Montgomery (Q3 11:52) Green Bay Packers touchdown — C. Watson (J. Love pass) (Q3 3:36) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Reynolds (J. Goff pass) (Q4 0:46) Green Bay Packers field goal — A. Carlson (Q2 6:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
Jared Goff (Detroit Lions), 52.7% completion, +1.1% CPOE, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -7.67 total passing EPA. Julian Love (Green Bay Packers), 64.7% completion, +5.4% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +10.90 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions?
Julian Love (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.90 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+3.63 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass deep middle to 9-C.Watson to DET 22 for 53 yards (21-T.Walker)..
Was Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Green Bay Packers won 29-22 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 4-6 Now 5-6 W
Detroit Lions
Entered 8-2 Now 8-3 L
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