Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 31–29 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 34–13 Green Bay Packers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Sam Darnold
- Top passer
- Julian Love
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:05) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short left intended for 87-R.Doubs INTERCEPTED by 1-S.Grif…
- Game date
- 2024-09-29
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 31–29 on 2024-09-29. Sam Darnold posted a game-high +12.56 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 33 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 14 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
 Green Bay Packers | 0 | 13 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings
(11:59) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 3-J.Addison for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-55-K.Enagbare, Defensive Offside, declined.
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
(1:41) 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 84-J.Oliver for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
(11:54) 3-J.Addison right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
(5:32) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short right to 18-J.Jefferson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
(:20) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short right to 11-J.Reed for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
44-B.Narveson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
(11:42) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short middle to 13-D.Wicks for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
44-B.Narveson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
(10:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short left to 85-T.Kraft for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-J.Love pass to 85-T.Kraft is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(6:53) 16-W.Reichard 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
(1:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass deep middle to 13-D.Wicks for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
44-B.Narveson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
GBGreen Bay PackersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 11:59TD Jordan AddisonPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 29
- Score
- 6-0
(11:59) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 3-J.Addison for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-55-K.Enagbare, Defensive Offside, declined.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 11:53XP Will ReichardPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 7-0
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 1:41TD Josh OliverPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 13-0
(1:41) 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 84-J.Oliver for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 1:37XP Will ReichardPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 14-0
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 11:54TD Jordan AddisonPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 7
- Score
- 20-0
(11:54) 3-J.Addison right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 11:50TD Will ReichardPoints+7
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 21-0
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 5:32TD Jordan JeffersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 14
- Score
- 27-0
(5:32) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short right to 18-J.Jefferson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 5:28XP Will ReichardPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 28-0
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 0:20TD Joe ReedPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 28-6
(:20) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short right to 11-J.Reed for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 0:15TD Points+7
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 28-7
44-B.Narveson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 11:42TD Dontayvion WicksPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 6
- Score
- 28-13
(11:42) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short middle to 13-D.Wicks for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 11:38XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 28-14
44-B.Narveson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 10:22TD Tucker KraftPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 13
- Score
- 28-20
(10:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short left to 85-T.Kraft for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 10:16Safety Julian LovePoints+2
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 28-22
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-J.Love pass to 85-T.Kraft is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 6:53FG Will ReichardPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 31-22
(6:53) 16-W.Reichard 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 1:02TD Dontayvion WicksPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 17
- Score
- 31-28
(1:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass deep middle to 13-D.Wicks for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 0:56XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 31-29
44-B.Narveson 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 · +12.56 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play - 2Joe Reed · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +11.07 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
- 3Jordan Jefferson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.13 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 4Jordan Addison · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.00 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play
- 5
Jalen Nailor · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.94 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play - 6Josh Oliver · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.84 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 7Jordan Addison · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +1.75 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play
- 8
Josh Jacobs · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +1.26 total EPA · 9 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.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Sam Darnold — MIN · Passing
Sam Darnold posted the highest total EPA (+12.56) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.
Sam Darnold's top snap (-5.51 EPA): (10:50) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold sacked at MIN 24 for -8 yards (25-K.Nixon). FUMBLES (25-K.Nixon) [25-K.Nixon], RECOVERED by GB-56-E.Cooper at MIN 24. 56-E.Cooper to MIN 20 for 4 yards (33-A.Jones).
Biggest single play (-6.37 EPA): Julian Love — (6:05) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short left intended for 87-R.Doubs INTERCEPTED by 1-S.Griffin [51-B.Cashman] at GB 32. 1-S.Griffin to GB 4 for 28 yards (74-E.Jenkins, 71-J.Myers).
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) · 58 dropbacks · 55.2% completion · -1.3% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -5.44 total EPA
- Sam Darnold (Minnesota Vikings) · 36 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +10.9% CPOE · +0.35 EPA/play · +12.56 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.001 | -0.073 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 46.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.349 | -0.094 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.311 | -0.101 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.073 | -0.001 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.8% | 50.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.00 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.00 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: -0.07 EPA/play (29th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: 15 drives, -6.82 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 15 drives, +0.05 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — Jordan Addison (Sam Darnold pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Josh Oliver (Sam Darnold pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Jordan Addison
- Minnesota Vikings — Jordan Jefferson (Sam Darnold pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Joe Reed (Julian Love pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Dontayvion Wicks (Julian Love pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Tucker Kraft (Julian Love pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Dontayvion Wicks (Julian Love pass)
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — Will Reichard
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 29 (Q1 11:59); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 11:53) — 16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 2 (Q1 1:41) — (1:41) 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 84-J.Oliver for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 1:37) — 16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 20–13. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 7 (Q2 11:54) — (11:54) 3-J.Addison right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 15 (Q2 11:50) — 16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the GB 14 (Q2 5:32) — (5:32) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short right to 18-J.Jefferson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 5:28) — 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 15 (Q2 0:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short right to 11-J.Reed for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 15 (Q2 0:15) — 44-B.Narveson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 22–3. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 6 (Q4 11:42) — (11:42) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short middle to 13-D.Wicks for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 11:38) — 44-B.Narveson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 13 (Q4 10:22) — (10:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short left to 85-T.Kraft for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers registered a safety from the MIN 2 (Q4 10:16) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-J.Love pass to 85-T.Kraft is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the GB 15 (Q4 6:53) — (6:53) 16-W.Reichard 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIN 17 (Q4 1:02) — (1:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass deep middle to 13-D.Wicks for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 0:56) — 44-B.Narveson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 12:43) — (12:43) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 83-J.Nailor to GB 29 for 31 yards (21-E.Stokes; 29-X.McKinney).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 6:20) — (6:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass deep right intended for 13-D.Wicks INTERCEPTED by 7-B.Murphy at MIN -4. Touchback.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 8:40) — (8:40) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short middle to 11-J.Reed to MIN 16 for 24 yards (22-H.Smith).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 6:52) — (6:52) 44-B.Narveson 37 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 11:59) — (11:59) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 3-J.Addison for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-55-K.Enagbare, Defensive Offside, declined.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 6:05) — (6:05) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short left intended for 87-R.Doubs INTERCEPTED by 1-S.Griffin [51-B.Cashman] at GB 32. 1-S.Griffin to GB 4 for 28 yards (74-E.Jenkins, 71-J.Myers).
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 0:50) — (:50) 19-D.Whelan punts 59 yards to MIN 18, Center-42-M.Orzech. 83-J.Nailor MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by GB-80-B.Melton at MIN 3.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 10:50) — (10:50) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold sacked at MIN 24 for -8 yards (25-K.Nixon). FUMBLES (25-K.Nixon) [25-K.Nixon], RECOVERED by GB-56-E.Cooper at MIN 24. 56-E.Cooper to MIN 20 for 4 yards (33-A.Jones).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 10:24) — (10:24) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep left intended for 33-A.Jones INTERCEPTED by 29-X.McKinney at GB 2. 29-X.McKinney ran ob at GB 2 for no gain. The Replay Official reviewed the interception ruli
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 11:59 · GB 29 · Score 6-0
(11:59) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 3-J.Addison for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-55-K.Enagbare, Defensive Offside, declined. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 11:53 · GB 15 · Score 7-0
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 1:41 · GB 2 · Score 13-0
(1:41) 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 84-J.Oliver for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 1:37 · GB 15 · Score 14-0
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 11:54 · GB 7 · Score 20-0
(11:54) 3-J.Addison right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+7) — Q2 11:50 · GB 15 · Score 21-0
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 5:32 · GB 14 · Score 27-0
(5:32) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short right to 18-J.Jefferson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 5:28 · GB 15 · Score 28-0
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 0:20 · MIN 15 · Score 28-6
(:20) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short right to 11-J.Reed for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers TD (+7) — Q2 0:15 · MIN 15 · Score 28-7
44-B.Narveson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 11:42 · MIN 6 · Score 28-13
(11:42) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short middle to 13-D.Wicks for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 11:38 · MIN 15 · Score 28-14
44-B.Narveson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 10:22 · MIN 13 · Score 28-20
(10:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short left to 85-T.Kraft for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers Safety (+2) — Q4 10:16 · MIN 2 · Score 28-22
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-J.Love pass to 85-T.Kraft is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 6:53 · GB 15 · Score 31-22
(6:53) 16-W.Reichard 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 1:02 · MIN 17 · Score 31-28
(1:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass deep middle to 13-D.Wicks for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 0:56 · MIN 15 · Score 31-29
44-B.Narveson 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 Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers on 2024-09-29?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 31-29 in Week 4, 2024.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 14, Green Bay Packers 0; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 20, Green Bay Packers 13; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 3, Green Bay Packers 22; Final: Minnesota Vikings 31, Green Bay Packers 29.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Addison (S. Darnold pass) (Q1 11:59) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Oliver (S. Darnold pass) (Q1 1:41) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Addison (Q2 11:54) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Jefferson (S. Darnold pass) (Q2 5:32) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Reed (J. Love pass) (Q2 0:20) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Wicks (J. Love pass) (Q4 11:42) Green Bay Packers touchdown — T. Kraft (J. Love pass) (Q4 10:22) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Wicks (J. Love pass) (Q4 1:02) Minnesota Vikings field goal — W. Reichard (Q4 6:53, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
Julian Love (Green Bay Packers), 55.2% completion, -1.3% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -5.44 total passing EPA. Sam Darnold (Minnesota Vikings), 55.6% completion, +10.9% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +12.56 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers?
Sam Darnold (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.56 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (-5.51 EPA): (10:50) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold sacked at MIN 24 for -8 yards (25-K.Nixon). FUMBLES (25-K.Nixon) [25-K.Nixon], RECOVERED by GB-56-E.Cooper at MIN 24. 56-E.Cooper to MIN 20 for 4 yar.
Was Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Minnesota Vikings won 31-29 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W
Green Bay Packers
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
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