Lions 34–20 Packers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 4, 2023

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

J. Love (Green Bay Packers), 52.3% completion, +3.4% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -11.23 total passing EPA. J. Goff (Detroit Lions), 59.4% completion, +3.7% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.24 total passing EPA.

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

S. LaPorta (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.56 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+3.59 EPA): (9:04) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 87-S.LaPorta to GB 24 for 35 yards (20-R.Ford)..

Quick answer

Winner: Detroit Lions
Final score: Detroit Lions 34–20 Green Bay Packers
Halftime: Detroit Lions 27–3 Green Bay Packers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Sam LaPorta
Top passer: Julian Love
Biggest EPA play: (14:01) 10-J.Love pass deep middle intended for 9-C.Watson INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Jacobs (34-…
Game date: 2023-09-28

Game summary

The Detroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers 34–20 on 2023-09-28. Sam LaPorta posted a game-high +4.56 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Detroit Lions	14	13	0	7	0	34
Green Bay Packers	3	0	8	9	0	20

Scoring Map

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

DETDetroit Lions

+3DET 16

GB 24

DET 1

+2DET 2

DET 9

+3DET 32

GBGreen Bay Packers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 12:03FG
Anders Carlson
Points+3
Yard line
DET 16
Score
0-3
(12:03) 17-A.Carlson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
DETDetroit Lions
Q1 8:22TD
ASA. St
Points+6
Yard line
GB 24
Score
6-3
(8:22) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 14-A.St. Brown for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q1 8:16XP
Riley Patterson
Points+1
Yard line
GB 15
Score
7-3
36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
DETDetroit Lions
Q1 2:58TD
D.J. Montgomery
Points+6
Yard line
GB 3
Score
13-3
(2:58) 5-D.Montgomery left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q1 2:54XP
Riley Patterson
Points+1
Yard line
GB 15
Score
14-3
36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 14:10FG
Riley Patterson
Points+3
Yard line
GB 14
Score
17-3
(14:10) 36-R.Patterson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 13:22TD
D.J. Montgomery
Points+6
Yard line
GB 2
Score
23-3
(13:22) (No Huddle) 5-D.Montgomery up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 13:19XP
Riley Patterson
Points+1
Yard line
GB 15
Score
24-3
36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:38FG
Riley Patterson
Points+3
Yard line
GB 19
Score
27-3
(:38) 36-R.Patterson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 8:22TD
Christian Watson
Points+6
Yard line
DET 1
Score
27-9
(8:22) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short left to 9-C.Watson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 8:17Safety
Julian Love
Points+2
Yard line
DET 2
Score
27-11
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-J.Love pass to 11-J.Reed is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 14:57TD
Julian Love
Points+6
Yard line
DET 9
Score
27-17
(14:57) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 6:03TD
D.J. Montgomery
Points+6
Yard line
GB 1
Score
33-17
(6:03) 5-D.Montgomery right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 6:00XP
Riley Patterson
Points+1
Yard line
GB 15
Score
34-17
36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 2:56FG
Anders Carlson
Points+3
Yard line
DET 32
Score
34-20
(2:56) 17-A.Carlson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Sam LaPorta · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.56 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
2Josh Reynolds · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.16 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
3D.J. Montgomery · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +2.83 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
4Joe Reed · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.82 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
5Kalif Raymond · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +2.53 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.53 EPA/play
6Jared Goff · Detroit Lions · Passing · +2.24 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
7Samori Toure · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.17 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.17 EPA/play
8D.J. Montgomery · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.44 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.72 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

Sam LaPorta — DET · Receiving

Sam LaPorta posted the highest total EPA (+4.56) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +0.91 EPA per play.

Sam LaPorta's top snap (+3.59 EPA): (9:04) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 87-S.LaPorta to GB 24 for 35 yards (20-R.Ford).

Biggest single play (-5.57 EPA): Julian Love — (14:01) 10-J.Love pass deep middle intended for 9-C.Watson INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Jacobs (34-A.Anzalone) at GB 27. 23-J.Jacobs to GB 7 for 20 yards (9-C.Watson).

Quarterback report card

Julian Love led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Julian Love (Green Bay Packers) · 44 dropbacks · 52.3% completion · +3.4% CPOE · -0.26 EPA/play · -11.23 total EPA
Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) · 32 dropbacks · 59.4% completion · +3.7% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.24 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Detroit Lions	Green Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.082	-0.143
Offensive success rate	48.4%	40.5%
Pass EPA/play	+0.070	-0.255
Rush EPA/play	+0.134	-0.040
Defensive EPA/play	+0.143	-0.082
Defensive success rate	59.5%	51.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Detroit Lions generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Detroit Lions: +0.08 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
Green Bay Packers: -0.14 EPA/play (24th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)

Detroit Lions: 12 drives, +7.64 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, -10.58 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Detroit Lions — A. St (Jared Goff pass) (Q1 8:22)
Detroit Lions — D.J. Montgomery (Q1 2:58)
Detroit Lions — D.J. Montgomery (Q2 13:22)
Green Bay Packers — Christian Watson (Julian Love pass) (Q3 8:22)
Green Bay Packers — Julian Love (Q4 14:57)
Detroit Lions — D.J. Montgomery (Q4 6:03)

Field goals

Green Bay Packers — Anders Carlson (Q1 12:03)
Detroit Lions — Riley Patterson (Q2 14:10)
Detroit Lions — Riley Patterson (Q2 0:38)
Green Bay Packers — Anders Carlson (Q4 2:56)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 14–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 16 (Q1 12:03) — (12:03) 17-A.Carlson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 24 (Q1 8:22) — (8:22) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 14-A.St. Brown for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 8:16) — 36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q1 2:58) — (2:58) 5-D.Montgomery left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 2:54) — 36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox..

The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 13–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 14 (Q2 14:10) — (14:10) 36-R.Patterson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 2 (Q2 13:22) — (13:22) (No Huddle) 5-D.Montgomery up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 13:19) — 36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 19 (Q2 0:38) — (:38) 36-R.Patterson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 8–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q3 8:22) — (8:22) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short left to 9-C.Watson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers registered a safety from the DET 2 (Q3 8:17) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-J.Love pass to 11-J.Reed is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 9–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 9 (Q4 14:57) — (14:57) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q4 6:03) — (6:03) 5-D.Montgomery right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 6:00) — 36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 32 (Q4 2:56) — (2:56) 17-A.Carlson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Detroit Lions (Q1 9:04) — (9:04) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 87-S.LaPorta to GB 24 for 35 yards (20-R.Ford). [WPA +13.5% · EPA +3.59]
Detroit Lions (Q1 13:44) — (13:44) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle intended for 14-A.St. Brown INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Ford at DET 37. 20-R.Ford ran ob at DET 16 for 21 yards (16-J.Goff). [WPA -10.3% · EPA -3.97]
Green Bay Packers (Q2 14:01) — (14:01) 10-J.Love pass deep middle intended for 9-C.Watson INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Jacobs (34-A.Anzalone) at GB 27. 23-J.Jacobs to GB 7 for 20 yards (9-C.Watson). [WPA -7.2% · EPA -5.57]
Detroit Lions (Q1 8:22) — (8:22) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 14-A.St. Brown for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.8% · EPA +2.64]
Detroit Lions (Q1 6:23) — (6:23) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 8-J.Reynolds to GB 25 for 23 yards (20-R.Ford). [WPA +6.1% · EPA +2.52]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Green Bay Packers (Q2 14:01) — (14:01) 10-J.Love pass deep middle intended for 9-C.Watson INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Jacobs (34-A.Anzalone) at GB 27. 23-J.Jacobs to GB 7 for 20 yards (9-C.Watson). [WPA -7.2% · EPA -5.57]
Green Bay Packers (Q4 4:15) — (4:15) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short middle intended for 87-R.Doubs INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Jacobs at DET 4. 23-J.Jacobs ran ob at DET 18 for 14 yards (83-S.Toure). [WPA -0.4% · EPA -4.92]
Detroit Lions (Q1 13:44) — (13:44) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle intended for 14-A.St. Brown INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Ford at DET 37. 20-R.Ford ran ob at DET 16 for 21 yards (16-J.Goff). [WPA -10.3% · EPA -3.97]
Green Bay Packers (Q3 9:34) — (9:34) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short middle to 87-R.Doubs to DET 2 for 15 yards (21-T.Walker). [WPA +1.0% · EPA +3.70]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 12:03 · DET 16 · Score 0-3
(12:03) 17-A.Carlson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 8:22 · GB 24 · Score 6-3
(8:22) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 14-A.St. Brown for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 8:16 · GB 15 · Score 7-3
36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 2:58 · GB 3 · Score 13-3
(2:58) 5-D.Montgomery left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 2:54 · GB 15 · Score 14-3
36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 14:10 · GB 14 · Score 17-3
(14:10) 36-R.Patterson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 13:22 · GB 2 · Score 23-3
(13:22) (No Huddle) 5-D.Montgomery up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 13:19 · GB 15 · Score 24-3
36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 0:38 · GB 19 · Score 27-3
(:38) 36-R.Patterson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 8:22 · DET 1 · Score 27-9
(8:22) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short left to 9-C.Watson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers Safety (+2) — Q3 8:17 · DET 2 · Score 27-11
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-J.Love pass to 11-J.Reed is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 14:57 · DET 9 · Score 27-17
(14:57) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 6:03 · GB 1 · Score 33-17
(6:03) 5-D.Montgomery right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 6:00 · GB 15 · Score 34-17
36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 2:56 · DET 32 · Score 34-20
(2:56) 17-A.Carlson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.

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.
Sam LaPorta (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Julian Love (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Jared Goff (DET) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers on 2023-09-28?

The Detroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers 34-20 in Week 4, 2023.

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

Q1: Detroit Lions 14, Green Bay Packers 3; Q2: Detroit Lions 13, Green Bay Packers 0; Q3: Detroit Lions 0, Green Bay Packers 8; Q4: Detroit Lions 7, Green Bay Packers 9; Final: Detroit Lions 34, Green Bay Packers 20.

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

Detroit Lions touchdown — A. St (J. Goff pass) (Q1 8:22) Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Montgomery (Q1 2:58) Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Montgomery (Q2 13:22) Green Bay Packers touchdown — C. Watson (J. Love pass) (Q3 8:22) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Love (Q4 14:57) Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Montgomery (Q4 6:03) Green Bay Packers field goal — A. Carlson (Q1 12:03, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — R. Patterson (Q2 14:10, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — R. Patterson (Q2 0:38, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — A. Carlson (Q4 2:56, 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?

Julian Love (Green Bay Packers), 52.3% completion, +3.4% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -11.23 total passing EPA. Jared Goff (Detroit Lions), 59.4% completion, +3.7% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.24 total passing EPA.

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

Sam LaPorta (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.56 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+3.59 EPA): (9:04) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 87-S.LaPorta to GB 24 for 35 yards (20-R.Ford)..

Season records after this game

Detroit Lions

Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W

Green Bay Packers

Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L

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