Packers 31–34 Lions: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 14, 2024

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

J. Goff (Detroit Lions), 71.1% completion, +5.5% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +13.46 total passing EPA. J. Love (Green Bay Packers), 44.4% completion, +2.5% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +6.24 total passing EPA.

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

J. Goff (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.46 total EPA on Passing plays. across 45 snaps. Their top snap (-5.82 EPA): (12:29) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right intended for 17-T.Patrick INTERCEPTED by 25-K.Nixon at DET 32. 25-K.Nixon ran ob at DET 16 for 16 yards (16-J.Goff)..

Quick answer

Winner: Detroit Lions
Final score: Detroit Lions 34–31 Green Bay Packers
Halftime: Green Bay Packers 7–23 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jared Goff
Top passer: Jared Goff
Biggest EPA play: (12:29) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right intended for 17-T.Patrick INTERCEPTED by 25-K…
Game date: 2024-12-05

Game summary

The Detroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers 34–31 on 2024-12-05. Jared Goff posted a game-high +13.46 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 23 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Green Bay Packers	0	7	14	10	0	31
Detroit Lions	7	16	7	13	0	34

Scoring Map

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

GBGreen Bay Packers

+3GB 25

DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

20 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DETDetroit Lions
Q1 9:44TD
D.J. Montgomery
Points+6
Yard line
GB 3
Score
0-6
(9:44) 5-D.Montgomery right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q1 9:41XP
Jessie Bates III
Points+1
Yard line
GB 15
Score
0-7
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 13:05FG
Jessie Bates III
Points+3
Yard line
GB 25
Score
0-10
(13:05) 39-J.Bates 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 5:38TD
Josh Jacobs
Points+6
Yard line
DET 1
Score
6-10
(5:38) 8-J.Jacobs left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 5:35XP
Brandon McManus
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
7-10
17-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:14TD
Jahmyr Gibbs
Points+6
Yard line
GB 2
Score
7-16
(:14) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 26-J.Gibbs for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-R.Gary].
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:11TD
Jessie Bates III
Points+7
Yard line
GB 15
Score
7-17
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 13:20TD
Tucker Kraft
Points+6
Yard line
DET 12
Score
13-17
(13:20) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short middle to 85-T.Kraft for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 13:15XP
Brandon McManus
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
14-17
17-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 11:21TD
Josh Jacobs
Points+6
Yard line
DET 6
Score
20-17
(11:21) (No Huddle) 8-J.Jacobs left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 11:15XP
Brandon McManus
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
21-17
17-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 5:05TD
Tim Patrick
Points+6
Yard line
GB 3
Score
21-23
(5:05) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 17-T.Patrick for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 5:02XP
Jessie Bates III
Points+1
Yard line
GB 15
Score
21-24
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 14:24TD
Josh Jacobs
Points+6
Yard line
DET 4
Score
27-24
(14:24) 8-J.Jacobs up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 14:20XP
Brandon McManus
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
28-24
17-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 8:43TD
Tim Patrick
Points+6
Yard line
GB 1
Score
28-30
(8:43) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 17-T.Patrick for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 8:39XP
Jessie Bates III
Points+1
Yard line
GB 15
Score
28-31
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 3:42FG
Brandon McManus
Points+3
Yard line
DET 14
Score
31-31
(3:42) 17-B.McManus 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 0:02FG
Jessie Bates III
Points+3
Yard line
GB 17
Score
31-34
(:02) 39-J.Bates 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox. ** Injury Update: GB-25-K.Nixon has returned to the game.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 0:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
—
Score
31-34
END GAME

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jared Goff · Detroit Lions · Passing · +13.46 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
2Julian Love · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +6.24 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
3Jahmyr Gibbs · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.38 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
4Tucker Kraft · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.62 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
5Sam LaPorta · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
6A. St.Brown · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
7Ja. Williams · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.74 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
8D.J. Montgomery · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.34 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 (+13.46) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 45 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.

Jared Goff's top snap (-5.82 EPA): (12:29) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right intended for 17-T.Patrick INTERCEPTED by 25-K.Nixon at DET 32. 25-K.Nixon ran ob at DET 16 for 16 yards (16-J.Goff).

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) · 45 dropbacks · 71.1% completion · +5.5% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +13.46 total EPA
Julian Love (Green Bay Packers) · 27 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · +2.5% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +6.24 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Green Bay Packers	Detroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play	+0.115	+0.077
Offensive success rate	49.3%	54.3%
Pass EPA/play	+0.231	+0.299
Rush EPA/play	+0.067	-0.288
Defensive EPA/play	-0.077	-0.115
Defensive success rate	45.7%	50.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Green Bay Packers +0.12, Detroit Lions +0.08) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Green Bay Packers: +0.12 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
Detroit Lions: +0.08 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)

Detroit Lions: 10 drives, +7.23 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, +7.95 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Detroit Lions — D.J. Montgomery (Q1 9:44)
Green Bay Packers — Josh Jacobs (Q2 5:38)
Detroit Lions — Jahmyr Gibbs (Jared Goff pass) (Q2 0:14)
Green Bay Packers — Tucker Kraft (Julian Love pass) (Q3 13:20)
Green Bay Packers — Josh Jacobs (Q3 11:21)
Detroit Lions — Tim Patrick (Jared Goff pass) (Q3 5:05)
Green Bay Packers — Josh Jacobs (Q4 14:24)
Detroit Lions — Tim Patrick (Jared Goff pass) (Q4 8:43)

Field goals

Detroit Lions — Jessie Bates III (Q2 13:05)
Green Bay Packers — Brandon McManus (Q4 3:42)
Detroit Lions — Jessie Bates III (Q4 0:02)
Detroit Lions — unlisted player (Q4 0:00)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q1 9:44) — (9:44) 5-D.Montgomery right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 9:41) — 39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox..

The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 16–7. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 25 (Q2 13:05) — (13:05) 39-J.Bates 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q2 5:38) — (5:38) 8-J.Jacobs left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 5:35) — 17-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 2 (Q2 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 26-J.Gibbs for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-R.Gary].; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 15 (Q2 0:11) — 39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 12 (Q3 13:20) — (13:20) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short middle to 85-T.Kraft for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 13:15) — 17-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 6 (Q3 11:21) — (11:21) (No Huddle) 8-J.Jacobs left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 11:15) — 17-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q3 5:05) — (5:05) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 17-T.Patrick for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 5:02) — 39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox..

The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 13–10. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the DET 4 (Q4 14:24) — (14:24) 8-J.Jacobs up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 14:20) — 17-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q4 8:43) — (8:43) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 17-T.Patrick for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 8:39) — 39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the DET 14 (Q4 3:42) — (3:42) 17-B.McManus 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the GB 17 (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 39-J.Bates 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox. ** Injury Update: GB-25-K.Nixon has returned to the game.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal (Q4 0:00) — END GAME.

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Detroit Lions (Q3 12:29) — (12:29) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right intended for 17-T.Patrick INTERCEPTED by 25-K.Nixon at DET 32. 25-K.Nixon ran ob at DET 16 for 16 yards (16-J.Goff). [WPA -16.5% · EPA -5.82]
Green Bay Packers (Q4 6:32) — (6:32) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short middle to 13-D.Wicks to DET 19 for 26 yards (31-K.Joseph). DET-32-B.Branch was injured during the play. [WPA +16.4% · EPA +2.06]
Detroit Lions (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 39-J.Bates 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox. ** Injury Update: GB-25-K.Nixon has returned to the game. [WPA +16.0% · EPA +0.22]
Detroit Lions (Q3 1:29) — (1:29) 26-J.Gibbs right end to DET 30 for -1 yards (7-Q.Walker, 58-I.McDuffie). [WPA -14.4% · EPA -3.95]
Green Bay Packers (Q4 7:57) — (7:57) 10-J.Love pass deep left to 9-C.Watson pushed ob at DET 45 for 29 yards (0-T.Arnold) [46-J.Campbell]. [WPA +12.5% · EPA +2.60]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Detroit Lions (Q3 12:29) — (12:29) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right intended for 17-T.Patrick INTERCEPTED by 25-K.Nixon at DET 32. 25-K.Nixon ran ob at DET 16 for 16 yards (16-J.Goff). [WPA -16.5% · EPA -5.82]
Green Bay Packers (Q3 14:17) — (14:17) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass deep right to 9-C.Watson to DET 12 for 59 yards (23-C.Davis). [WPA +11.3% · EPA +4.69]
Detroit Lions (Q2 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 26-J.Gibbs for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-R.Gary]. [WPA +6.1% · EPA +4.13]
Detroit Lions (Q3 1:29) — (1:29) 26-J.Gibbs right end to DET 30 for -1 yards (7-Q.Walker, 58-I.McDuffie). [WPA -14.4% · EPA -3.95]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 9:44 · GB 3 · Score 0-6
(9:44) 5-D.Montgomery right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 9:41 · GB 15 · Score 0-7
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 13:05 · GB 25 · Score 0-10
(13:05) 39-J.Bates 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 5:38 · DET 1 · Score 6-10
(5:38) 8-J.Jacobs left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 5:35 · DET 15 · Score 7-10
17-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 0:14 · GB 2 · Score 7-16
(:14) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 26-J.Gibbs for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-R.Gary].
Detroit Lions TD (+7) — Q2 0:11 · GB 15 · Score 7-17
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 13:20 · DET 12 · Score 13-17
(13:20) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short middle to 85-T.Kraft for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 13:15 · DET 15 · Score 14-17
17-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 11:21 · DET 6 · Score 20-17
(11:21) (No Huddle) 8-J.Jacobs left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 11:15 · DET 15 · Score 21-17
17-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 5:05 · GB 3 · Score 21-23
(5:05) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 17-T.Patrick for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 5:02 · GB 15 · Score 21-24
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 14:24 · DET 4 · Score 27-24
(14:24) 8-J.Jacobs up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 14:20 · DET 15 · Score 28-24
17-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 8:43 · GB 1 · Score 28-30
(8:43) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 17-T.Patrick for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 8:39 · GB 15 · Score 28-31
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 3:42 · DET 14 · Score 31-31
(3:42) 17-B.McManus 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 0:02 · GB 17 · Score 31-34
(:02) 39-J.Bates 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox. ** Injury Update: GB-25-K.Nixon has returned to the game.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 0:00 · Score 31-34
END GAME

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.
Jared Goff (DET) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions on 2024-12-05?

The Detroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers 34-31 in Week 14, 2024.

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

Q1: Green Bay Packers 0, Detroit Lions 7; Q2: Green Bay Packers 7, Detroit Lions 16; Q3: Green Bay Packers 14, Detroit Lions 7; Q4: Green Bay Packers 10, Detroit Lions 13; Final: Green Bay Packers 31, Detroit Lions 34.

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

Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Montgomery (Q1 9:44) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Jacobs (Q2 5:38) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Gibbs (J. Goff pass) (Q2 0:14) Green Bay Packers touchdown — T. Kraft (J. Love pass) (Q3 13:20) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Jacobs (Q3 11:21) Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Patrick (J. Goff pass) (Q3 5:05) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Jacobs (Q4 14:24) Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Patrick (J. Goff pass) (Q4 8:43) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Bates (Q2 13:05, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — B. McManus (Q4 3:42, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Bates (Q4 0:02, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:00, 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), 71.1% completion, +5.5% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +13.46 total passing EPA. Julian Love (Green Bay Packers), 44.4% completion, +2.5% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +6.24 total passing EPA.

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

Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.46 total EPA on Passing plays. across 45 snaps. Their top snap (-5.82 EPA): (12:29) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right intended for 17-T.Patrick INTERCEPTED by 25-K.Nixon at DET 32. 25-K.Nixon ran ob at DET 16 for 16 yards (16-J.Goff)..

Was Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Detroit Lions won 34-31 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Green Bay Packers

Entered 9-3 Now 9-4 L

Detroit Lions

Entered 11-1 Now 12-1 W

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