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NFL · Week 2 · September 20, 2020 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Rams vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 2020 Week 2 Recap

Rams defeat Eagles 37–19 in Week 2

Jared Goff led Fantasy Impact as Rams prevailed in a 37–19 Week 2 finish.

Los Angeles Rams 37 2–0 Winner
Final 37–19
Philadelphia Eagles 19 0–2
Winner
Los Angeles Rams
Final score
37–19
Halftime
Los Angeles Rams 21–16 Philadelphia Eagles
Top passer
Carson Wentz
FantasyHQ MVP
Jared Goff
Game date
September 20, 2020

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • Jared Goff
    Jared Goff 20/32 · 269 YDS · 3 TD +19.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Cooper Kupp
    Cooper Kupp 5 REC · 81 YDS +8.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyler Higbee
    Tyler Higbee 5 REC · 54 YDS · 3 TD +8.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • Drake Jackson
    Drake Jackson 6 REC · 64 YDS +3.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Ben Scott
    Ben Scott 4 CAR · 19 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Jalen Reagor
    Jalen Reagor 4 REC · 41 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact
View Rams vs Eagles box score View all 2020 NFL game recaps

Quick answer

Winner
LA
Final score
LA 37–19 Philadelphia Eagles
Halftime
LA 21–16 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Jared Goff
Top passer
Carson Wentz
Biggest EPA play
(8:14) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep middle intended for 19-J.Arcega-Whiteside INTERCEPTE…
Game date
2020-09-20

Game summary

The LA beat the Philadelphia Eagles 37–19 on 2020-09-20. Jared Goff posted a game-high +19.83 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
LA147313037
Philadelphia Eagles31303019

Scoring Map

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

LALA
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LALA
    Q1 11:19TD
    Tyler Higbee

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 4
    Score
    6-0

    (11:19) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 89-T.Higbee for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. LALA
    Q1 11:15XP
    SSS. Sloman

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 15
    Score
    7-0

    1-S.Sloman extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  3. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 6:46FG
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 20
    Score
    7-3

    (6:46) 4-J.Elliott 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.

  4. LALA
    Q1 1:54TD
    Robert Woods

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 5
    Score
    13-3

    (1:54) 17-R.Woods left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. LALA
    Q1 1:48XP
    SSS. Sloman

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 15
    Score
    14-3

    1-S.Sloman extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  6. LALA
    Q2 12:20TD
    Tyler Higbee

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 3
    Score
    20-3

    (12:20) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 89-T.Higbee for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. LALA
    Q2 12:15XP
    SSS. Sloman

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 15
    Score
    21-3

    1-S.Sloman extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  8. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 6:12TD
    Carson Wentz

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 1
    Score
    21-9

    (6:12) 11-C.Wentz up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 0:39TD
    Miles Sanders

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 5
    Score
    21-15

    (:39) 26-M.Sanders up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 0:35XP
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 15
    Score
    21-16

    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.

  11. LALA
    Q3 2:18FG
    SSS. Sloman

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 12
    Score
    24-16

    (2:18) 1-S.Sloman 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  12. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 12:11FG
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 15
    Score
    24-19

    (12:11) 4-J.Elliott 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston. Penalty on LA-33-N.Scott, Defensive Offside, declined.

  13. LALA
    Q4 11:00TD
    Tyler Higbee

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 28
    Score
    30-19

    (11:00) 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 89-T.Higbee for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. LALA
    Q4 10:53XP
    SSS. Sloman

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 15
    Score
    31-19

    1-S.Sloman extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  15. LALA
    Q4 3:41TD
    Darrell Henderson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    37-19

    (3:41) 27-D.Henderson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Jared GoffJared Goff · LA · Passing · +19.83 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
  2. 2Cooper KuppCooper Kupp · LA · Receiving · +8.58 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
  3. 3Tyler HigbeeTyler Higbee · LA · Receiving · +8.27 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play
  4. 4Drake JacksonDrake Jackson · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.69 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  5. 5Darrell HendersonDarrell Henderson · LA · Receiving · +3.47 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
  6. 6Van JeffersonVan Jefferson · LA · Receiving · +2.94 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
  7. 7Robert WoodsRobert Woods · LA · Rushing · +2.77 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
  8. 8Josh ReynoldsJosh Reynolds · LA · Receiving · +2.24 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Jared Goff

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Jared Goff — LA · Passing

Jared Goff posted the highest total EPA (+19.83) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.62 EPA per play.

Jared Goff's top snap (+3.40 EPA): (3:52) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 27-D.Henderson to PHI 2 for 28 yards (22-M.Epps).

Biggest single play (-5.26 EPA): Carson Wentz — (8:14) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep middle intended for 19-J.Arcega-Whiteside INTERCEPTED by 31-D.Williams at LA -2. Touchback.

Quarterback report card

Carson Wentz led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Carson WentzCarson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) · 45 dropbacks · 57.8% completion · -6.6% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -7.89 total EPA
  • Jared GoffJared Goff (LA) · 32 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +16.2% CPOE · +0.62 EPA/play · +19.83 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLAPhiladelphia Eagles
Offensive EPA/play+0.292-0.003
Offensive success rate52.4%48.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.620-0.175
Rush EPA/play+0.206+0.099
Defensive EPA/play+0.003-0.292
Defensive success rate51.2%47.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, LA generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.29 vs -0.00), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • LA: +0.29 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • Philadelphia Eagles: -0.00 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • LA: 10 drives, +24.51 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Philadelphia Eagles: 10 drives, -0.27 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Tyler HigbeeLA — Tyler Higbee (Jared Goff pass) (Q1 11:19)
  • Robert WoodsLA — Robert Woods (Q1 1:54)
  • Tyler HigbeeLA — Tyler Higbee (Jared Goff pass) (Q2 12:20)
  • Carson WentzPhiladelphia Eagles — Carson Wentz (Q2 6:12)
  • Miles SandersPhiladelphia Eagles — Miles Sanders (Q2 0:39)
  • Tyler HigbeeLA — Tyler Higbee (Jared Goff pass) (Q4 11:00)
  • Darrell HendersonLA — Darrell Henderson (Q4 3:41)

Field goals

  • Jordan ElliottPhiladelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q1 6:46)
  • LA — S. Sloman (Q3 2:18)
  • Jordan ElliottPhiladelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q4 12:11)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: LA won the period 14–3. LA found the end zone from the PHI 4 (Q1 11:19) — (11:19) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 89-T.Higbee for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q1 11:15) — 1-S.Sloman extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the LA 20 (Q1 6:46) — (6:46) 4-J.Elliott 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.; LA found the end zone from the PHI 5 (Q1 1:54) — (1:54) 17-R.Woods left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q1 1:48) — 1-S.Sloman extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 13–7. LA found the end zone from the PHI 3 (Q2 12:20) — (12:20) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 89-T.Higbee for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 12:15) — 1-S.Sloman extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q2 6:12) — (6:12) 11-C.Wentz up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the LA 5 (Q2 0:39) — (:39) 26-M.Sanders up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 0:35) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston..

The third quarter: LA won the period 3–0. LA connected on a field goal from the PHI 12 (Q3 2:18) — (2:18) 1-S.Sloman 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

The fourth quarter: LA won the period 13–3. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the LA 15 (Q4 12:11); LA found the end zone from the PHI 28 (Q4 11:00) — (11:00) 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 89-T.Higbee for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q4 10:53) — 1-S.Sloman extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; LA found the end zone from the PHI 2 (Q4 3:41) — (3:41) 27-D.Henderson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 8:14) — (8:14) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep middle intended for 19-J.Arcega-Whiteside INTERCEPTED by 31-D.Williams at LA -2. Touchback. [WPA -16.4% · EPA -5.26]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 13:43) — (13:43) 26-M.Sanders left end to PHI 38 for 3 yards (59-M.Kiser). FUMBLES (59-M.Kiser), RECOVERED by LA-41-K.Young at PHI 41. [WPA -13.5% · EPA -5.26]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 1:01) — (1:01) 1-C.Johnston punts 59 yards to LA 3, Center-45-R.Lovato. 10-C.Kupp to LA 12 for 9 yards (57-T.Edwards). FUMBLES (57-T.Edwards), RECOVERED by PHI-42-K.Wallace at LA 11. 42-K.Wallace to LA 11 for [WPA +10.3% · EPA +4.76]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 8:47) — (8:47) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left to 10-D.Jackson pushed ob at LA 21 for 9 yards (22-T.Hill). [WPA +9.4% · EPA +1.76]
  • LA (Q4 11:00) — (11:00) 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 89-T.Higbee for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.1% · EPA +3.06]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 8:14) — (8:14) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep middle intended for 19-J.Arcega-Whiteside INTERCEPTED by 31-D.Williams at LA -2. Touchback. [WPA -16.4% · EPA -5.26]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 13:43) — (13:43) 26-M.Sanders left end to PHI 38 for 3 yards (59-M.Kiser). FUMBLES (59-M.Kiser), RECOVERED by LA-41-K.Young at PHI 41. [WPA -13.5% · EPA -5.26]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 1:01) — (1:01) 1-C.Johnston punts 59 yards to LA 3, Center-45-R.Lovato. 10-C.Kupp to LA 12 for 9 yards (57-T.Edwards). FUMBLES (57-T.Edwards), RECOVERED by PHI-42-K.Wallace at LA 11. 42-K.Wallace to LA 11 for [WPA +10.3% · EPA +4.76]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 3:16) — (3:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right intended for 26-M.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Hill at PHI 42. 22-T.Hill to PHI 42 for no gain (26-M.Sanders). The Replay Official reviewed the i [WPA -0.1% · EPA -3.92]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. LA TD (+6) — Q1 11:19 · PHI 4 · Score 6-0
    (11:19) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 89-T.Higbee for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. LA XP (+1) — Q1 11:15 · PHI 15 · Score 7-0
    1-S.Sloman extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  3. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 6:46 · LA 20 · Score 7-3
    (6:46) 4-J.Elliott 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
  4. LA TD (+6) — Q1 1:54 · PHI 5 · Score 13-3
    (1:54) 17-R.Woods left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. LA XP (+1) — Q1 1:48 · PHI 15 · Score 14-3
    1-S.Sloman extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  6. LA TD (+6) — Q2 12:20 · PHI 3 · Score 20-3
    (12:20) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 89-T.Higbee for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. LA XP (+1) — Q2 12:15 · PHI 15 · Score 21-3
    1-S.Sloman extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  8. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 6:12 · LA 1 · Score 21-9
    (6:12) 11-C.Wentz up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 0:39 · LA 5 · Score 21-15
    (:39) 26-M.Sanders up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 0:35 · LA 15 · Score 21-16
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
  11. LA FG (+3) — Q3 2:18 · PHI 12 · Score 24-16
    (2:18) 1-S.Sloman 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  12. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 12:11 · LA 15 · Score 24-19
    (12:11) 4-J.Elliott 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston. Penalty on LA-33-N.Scott, Defensive Offside, declined.
  13. LA TD (+6) — Q4 11:00 · PHI 28 · Score 30-19
    (11:00) 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 89-T.Higbee for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. LA XP (+1) — Q4 10:53 · PHI 15 · Score 31-19
    1-S.Sloman extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  15. LA TD (+6) — Q4 3:41 · PHI 2 · Score 37-19
    (3:41) 27-D.Henderson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • LA earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Jared Goff (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Carson Wentz (PHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Jared Goff (LA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won LA vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2020-09-20?

The LA beat the Philadelphia Eagles 37-19 in Week 2, 2020.

What was the score by quarter in LA vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Q1: LA 14, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Q2: LA 7, Philadelphia Eagles 13; Q3: LA 3, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q4: LA 13, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Final: LA 37, Philadelphia Eagles 19.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs Philadelphia Eagles?

LA touchdown — T. Higbee (J. Goff pass) (Q1 11:19) LA touchdown — R. Woods (Q1 1:54) LA touchdown — T. Higbee (J. Goff pass) (Q2 12:20) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — C. Wentz (Q2 6:12) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — M. Sanders (Q2 0:39) LA touchdown — T. Higbee (J. Goff pass) (Q4 11:00) LA touchdown — D. Henderson (Q4 3:41) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q1 6:46, 3 pts) LA field goal — S. Sloman (Q3 2:18, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q4 12:11, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Carson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles), 57.8% completion, -6.6% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -7.89 total passing EPA. Jared Goff (LA), 62.5% completion, +16.2% CPOE, +0.62 EPA per dropback, +19.83 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in LA vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Jared Goff (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.83 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+3.40 EPA): (3:52) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 27-D.Henderson to PHI 2 for 28 yards (22-M.Epps)..

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L

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