Game story
In Week 9 of the 2012 NFL season on 2012-11-04, the Detroit Lions took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 31–14 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Gabbert (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with -0.86 total EPA, and +8.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Stafford (Detroit Lions) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +19.20 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+13.7% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Detroit Lions changed the game: (6:38) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 85-T.Scheffler ran ob at JAX 35 for 28 yards.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q4 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | 28 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +19.20 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 2 C. Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +12.23 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
- 3 R. Broyles · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.25 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 4 M. Leshoure · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +3.17 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 5 J. Bell · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +2.90 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 6 C. Shorts · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 7 J. Bell · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.24 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 8 T. Scheffler · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Stafford — DET · Passing
M. Stafford posted the highest total EPA (+19.20) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Detroit Lions's efficiency. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.55 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.09 EPA) came from Jacksonville Jaguars: (2:06) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass short left intended for 23-R.Jennings INTERCEPTED by 36-J.Green at DET 18. 36-J.Green to DET 36 for 18 yards (63-B.Meester).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — M. Leshoure
- Detroit Lions — M. Leshoure
- Detroit Lions — M. Leshoure
- Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Spurlock (B. Gabbert pass)
- Detroit Lions — J. Bell
- Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Blackmon (B. Gabbert pass)
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — J. Hanson
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 28–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the JAX 7 (Q2 42:21) — (12:21) 25-M.Leshoure up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 42:16) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q2 38:02) — (8:02) 25-M.Leshoure up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 37:58) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the JAX 8 (Q2 30:35) — (:35) 25-M.Leshoure up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 30:29) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 80 (Q2 30:28).
The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 14–10. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the JAX 24 (Q4 14:01) — (14:01) 4-J.Hanson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the DET 5 (Q4 8:40) — (8:40) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass short middle to 86-M.Spurlock for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars registered a safety from the DET 2 (Q4 8:36) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-B.Gabbert pass to 23-R.Jennings is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the JAX 10 (Q4 2:48) — (2:48) 35-J.Bell up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 2:42) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the DET 6 (Q4 0:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass short middle to 14-J.Blackmon for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 51:38) — (6:38) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 85-T.Scheffler ran ob at JAX 35 for 28 yards.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 49:58) — (4:58) 4-J.Hanson 47 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 38:36) — (8:36) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson to JAX 1 for 38 yards (42-C.Prosinski). Penalty on JAX-51-P.Posluszny, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 45:43) — (:43) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson to JAX 38 for 26 yards (42-C.Prosinski).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 50:04) — (5:04) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete short left to 35-J.Bell.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 17:06) — (2:06) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass short left intended for 23-R.Jennings INTERCEPTED by 36-J.Green at DET 18. 36-J.Green to DET 36 for 18 yards (63-B.Meester).
- Detroit Lions (Q2 38:36) — (8:36) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson to JAX 1 for 38 yards (42-C.Prosinski). Penalty on JAX-51-P.Posluszny, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 0:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass short middle to 14-J.Blackmon for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 49:58) — (4:58) 4-J.Hanson 47 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
Quarterback report card
B.Gabbert led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Gabbert (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 43 dropbacks · 62.8% completion · +8.3% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.86 total EPA
- M.Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 35 dropbacks · 62.9% completion · +5.4% CPOE · +0.55 EPA/play · +19.20 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Jacksonville Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.288 | +0.064 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.2% | 54.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.549 | -0.020 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.166 | +0.112 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.064 | -0.288 |
| Defensive success rate | 45.2% | 48.8% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Detroit Lions generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.29 vs +0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Detroit Lions: 9 drives, +24.75 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 9 drives, +4.67 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Detroit Lions leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- M. Stafford (Detroit Lions) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- B. Gabbert (JAX) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- M. Stafford (DET) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 42:21 · JAX 7 · Score 6-0
(12:21) 25-M.Leshoure up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 42:16 · JAX 2 · Score 7-0
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 38:02 · JAX 1 · Score 13-0
(8:02) 25-M.Leshoure up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 37:58 · JAX 2 · Score 14-0
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 30:35 · JAX 8 · Score 20-0
(:35) 25-M.Leshoure up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 30:29 · JAX 2 · Score 21-0
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris. - Detroit Lions TD (+7) — Q2 30:28 · DET 80 · Score 21-0
(:28) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass deep middle intended for 84-C.Shorts INTERCEPTED by 24-E.Coleman at JAX 45. 24-E.Coleman to JAX 45 for no gain (84-C.Shorts). - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 14:01 · JAX 24 · Score 24-0
(14:01) 4-J.Hanson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 8:40 · DET 5 · Score 24-6
(8:40) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass short middle to 86-M.Spurlock for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars Safety (+2) — Q4 8:36 · DET 2 · Score 24-8
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-B.Gabbert pass to 23-R.Jennings is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 2:48 · JAX 10 · Score 30-8
(2:48) 35-J.Bell up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 2:42 · JAX 2 · Score 31-8
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 0:54 · DET 6 · Score 31-14
(:54) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass short middle to 14-J.Blackmon for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The Detroit Lions beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 31-14 in Week 9, 2012 on 2012-11-04.
What was the final score of Detroit Lions vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The final score was Detroit Lions 31, Jacksonville Jaguars 14 (DET 31-14 JAX) in Week 9, 2012 on 2012-11-04.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Q2: Detroit Lions 28, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q4: Detroit Lions 10, Jacksonville Jaguars 14; Final: Detroit Lions 31, Jacksonville Jaguars 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Leshoure (Q2 42:21) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Leshoure (Q2 38:02) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Leshoure (Q2 30:35) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Spurlock (B. Gabbert pass) (Q4 8:40) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Bell (Q4 2:48) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — J. Blackmon (B. Gabbert pass) (Q4 0:54) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q4 14:01, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
B. Gabbert (Jacksonville Jaguars), 62.8% completion, +8.3% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.86 total passing EPA. M. Stafford (Detroit Lions), 62.9% completion, +5.4% CPOE, +0.55 EPA per dropback, +19.20 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Detroit Lions vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
M. Stafford (Detroit Lions) led the game in total EPA with +19.20 on passing plays. across 35 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.09 EPA): (2:06) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass short left intended for 23-R.Jennings INTERCEPTED by 36-J.Green at DET 18. 36-J.Green to DET 36 for 18 yards (63-B.Meester).. The biggest win-probability swing was +13.7%.
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 3-4 Now 4-4 W
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 1-6 Now 1-7 L
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