Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 27–25 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- Green Bay Packers 3–16 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Sam Darnold
- Top passer
- Sam Darnold
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:15) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep left intended for 87-T.Hockenson INTERCEPTED by 24…
- Game date
- 2024-12-29
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 27–25 on 2024-12-29. Sam Darnold posted a game-high +12.10 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Green Bay Packers | 3 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 0 | 25 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 16 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
GBGreen Bay Packers
(1:50) 17-B.McManus 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
(11:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep left to 83-J.Nailor for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
(2:19) 16-W.Reichard 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
(:00) 16-W.Reichard 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
END QUARTER 2
(9:50) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 3-J.Addison for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
(5:11) (No Huddle) 8-J.Jacobs left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
(:57) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 27-C.Akers for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
(6:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 31-Em.Wilson left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-J.Love pass to 87-R.Doubs is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(2:20) (No Huddle) 10-J.Love pass short left to 18-M.Heath for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN, Defensive Too Many Men on Field, declined.
17-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 1:50FG Brandon McManusPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 4
- Score
- 3-0
(1:50) 17-B.McManus 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 11:58TD Jalen NailorPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 31
- Score
- 3-6
(11:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep left to 83-J.Nailor for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 11:52XP Will ReichardPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 3-7
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 2:19FG Will ReichardPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 7
- Score
- 3-10
(2:19) 16-W.Reichard 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:00FG Will ReichardPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 32
- Score
- 3-13
(:00) 16-W.Reichard 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- —
- Score
- 3-13
END QUARTER 2
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 9:50TD Jordan AddisonPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 18
- Score
- 3-19
(9:50) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 3-J.Addison for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 9:44XP Will ReichardPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 3-20
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 5:11TD Josh JacobsPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 9-20
(5:11) (No Huddle) 8-J.Jacobs left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 5:07XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 10-20
17-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 0:57TD Cam AkersPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 9
- Score
- 10-26
(:57) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 27-C.Akers for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 0:51XP Will ReichardPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 10-27
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 6:15TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 5
- Score
- 16-27
(6:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 31-Em.Wilson left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 6:12Safety Julian LovePoints+2
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 18-27
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-J.Love pass to 87-R.Doubs is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 2:20TD Malik HeathPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 3
- Score
- 24-27
(2:20) (No Huddle) 10-J.Love pass short left to 18-M.Heath for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN, Defensive Too Many Men on Field, declined.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 2:18XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 25-27
17-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Sam Darnold · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +12.10 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play - 2Jalen Nailor · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +8.20 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.64 EPA/play
- 3
Romeo Doubs · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.14 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play - 4Jordan Addison · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.55 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 5
Dontayvion Wicks · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play - 6
Tucker Kraft · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play - 7
Jordan Jefferson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play - 8
Andre Jones Jr. · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.50 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 Darnold — MIN · Passing
Sam Darnold posted the highest total EPA (+12.10) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 46 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.
Sam Darnold's top snap (-6.18 EPA): (7:15) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep left intended for 87-T.Hockenson INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Valentine at MIN 49. 24-C.Valentine to MIN 18 for 31 yards (83-J.Nailor). FUMBLES (83-J.Nailor), recovered by GB-94-K.Brooks at
Quarterback report card
Sam Darnold led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Sam Darnold (Minnesota Vikings) · 46 dropbacks · 71.7% completion · +8.5% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +12.10 total EPA
- Julian Love (Green Bay Packers) · 37 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · +1.8% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.50 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.033 | -0.027 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.040 | +0.263 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.177 | -0.261 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.027 | +0.033 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.5% | 49.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Green Bay Packers -0.03, Minnesota Vikings -0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: -0.03 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.03 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, -2.58 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, -2.45 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — Jalen Nailor (Sam Darnold pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Jordan Addison (Sam Darnold pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Josh Jacobs
- Minnesota Vikings — Cam Akers (Sam Darnold pass)
- Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
- Green Bay Packers — Malik Heath (Julian Love pass)
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — Brandon McManus
- Minnesota Vikings — Will Reichard
- Minnesota Vikings — Will Reichard
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIN 4 (Q1 1:50) — (1:50) 17-B.McManus 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 16–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 31 (Q2 11:58) — (11:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep left to 83-J.Nailor for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 11:52) — 16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 7 (Q2 2:19) — (2:19) 16-W.Reichard 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 32 (Q2 0:00) — (:00) 16-W.Reichard 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal (Q2 0:00) — END QUARTER 2.
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 18 (Q3 9:50) — (9:50) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 3-J.Addison for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 9:44) — 16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q3 5:11) — (5:11) (No Huddle) 8-J.Jacobs left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q3 5:07) — 17-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 9 (Q3 0:57) — (:57) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 27-C.Akers for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 0:51) — 16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 15–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 5 (Q4 6:15) — (6:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 31-Em.Wilson left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers registered a safety from the MIN 2 (Q4 6:12) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-J.Love pass to 87-R.Doubs is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 3 (Q4 2:20); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 2:18) — 17-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 7:33) — (7:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass incomplete short middle to 11-J.Reed.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 12:16) — (12:16) 8-J.Jacobs right guard to MIN 41 for 7 yards (99-J.Tillery). FUMBLES (99-J.Tillery), RECOVERED by MIN-24-C.Bynum at MIN 38.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 11:58) — (11:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep left to 83-J.Nailor for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 6:07) — (6:07) 16-W.Reichard 57 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Crossbar, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 3:04) — (3:04) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass deep right to 13-D.Wicks to MIN 1 for 18 yards (1-S.Griffin).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 7:15) — (7:15) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep left intended for 87-T.Hockenson INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Valentine at MIN 49. 24-C.Valentine to MIN 18 for 31 yards (83-J.Nailor). FUMBLES (83-J.Nailor), recovered
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 12:16) — (12:16) 8-J.Jacobs right guard to MIN 41 for 7 yards (99-J.Tillery). FUMBLES (99-J.Tillery), RECOVERED by MIN-24-C.Bynum at MIN 38.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 9:22) — (9:22) 16-W.Reichard 43 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 7:33) — (7:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass incomplete short middle to 11-J.Reed.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 1:50 · MIN 4 · Score 3-0
(1:50) 17-B.McManus 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 11:58 · GB 31 · Score 3-6
(11:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep left to 83-J.Nailor for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 11:52 · GB 15 · Score 3-7
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 2:19 · GB 7 · Score 3-10
(2:19) 16-W.Reichard 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · GB 32 · Score 3-13
(:00) 16-W.Reichard 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · Score 3-13
END QUARTER 2 - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 9:50 · GB 18 · Score 3-19
(9:50) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 3-J.Addison for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 9:44 · GB 15 · Score 3-20
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 5:11 · MIN 2 · Score 9-20
(5:11) (No Huddle) 8-J.Jacobs left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 5:07 · MIN 15 · Score 10-20
17-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 0:57 · GB 9 · Score 10-26
(:57) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 27-C.Akers for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 0:51 · GB 15 · Score 10-27
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 6:15 · MIN 5 · Score 16-27
(6:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 31-Em.Wilson left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers Safety (+2) — Q4 6:12 · MIN 2 · Score 18-27
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-J.Love pass to 87-R.Doubs is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 2:20 · MIN 3 · Score 24-27
(2:20) (No Huddle) 10-J.Love pass short left to 18-M.Heath for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN, Defensive Too Many Men on Field, declined. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 2:18 · MIN 15 · Score 25-27
17-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Sam Darnold (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Sam Darnold (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings on 2024-12-29?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 27-25 in Week 17, 2024.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 3, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q2: Green Bay Packers 0, Minnesota Vikings 16; Q3: Green Bay Packers 7, Minnesota Vikings 14; Q4: Green Bay Packers 15, Minnesota Vikings 0; Final: Green Bay Packers 25, Minnesota Vikings 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Nailor (S. Darnold pass) (Q2 11:58) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Addison (S. Darnold pass) (Q3 9:50) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Jacobs (Q3 5:11) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Akers (S. Darnold pass) (Q3 0:57) Green Bay Packers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 6:15) Green Bay Packers touchdown — M. Heath (J. Love pass) (Q4 2:20) Green Bay Packers field goal — B. McManus (Q1 1:50, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — W. Reichard (Q2 2:19, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — W. Reichard (Q2 0:00, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — unlisted player (Q2 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 Minnesota Vikings?
Sam Darnold (Minnesota Vikings), 71.7% completion, +8.5% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +12.10 total passing EPA. Julian Love (Green Bay Packers), 51.4% completion, +1.8% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.50 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Sam Darnold (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.10 total EPA on Passing plays. across 46 snaps. Their top snap (-6.18 EPA): (7:15) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep left intended for 87-T.Hockenson INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Valentine at MIN 49. 24-C.Valentine to MIN 18 for 31 yards (83-J.Nailor). FUMBLES (83-J.
Was Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Minnesota Vikings won 27-25 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 11-4 Now 11-5 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 13-2 Now 14-2 W
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