Game story
In Week 4 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-10-01, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Detroit Lions, pulling away with a 41–34 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Kitna (Detroit Lions) paced the passing game, with +9.02 total EPA, and +6.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.72 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+22.8% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (8:17) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short middle to 81-T.Holt pushed ob at DET 23 for 33 yards (21-J.Fletcher).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | 3 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 34 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 13 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 0 | 41 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Bulger · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +14.72 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 2 M. Furrey · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +11.81 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
- 3 I. Bruce · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +10.68 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
- 4 R. Williams · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +9.94 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 5 J. Kitna · Detroit Lions · Passing · +9.02 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 6 T. Holt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +8.33 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
- 7 A. Hakim · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.21 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play
- 8 S. Jackson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.36 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Bulger — LA · Passing
M. Bulger posted the highest total EPA (+14.72) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.63 EPA) came from Detroit Lions: (11:51) 8-J.Kitna FUMBLES (Aborted) at DET 17, RECOVERED by LA-97-L.Glover at DET 17. 97-L.Glover to DET 17 for no gain (51-D.Raiola).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Klopfenstein (M. Bulger pass)
- Detroit Lions — M. Furrey (J. Kitna pass)
- Detroit Lions — M. Furrey (J. Kitna pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass)
- Detroit Lions — K. Jones
- Los Angeles Rams — S. Jackson
- Detroit Lions — K. Jones
- Los Angeles Rams — I. Bruce (M. Bulger pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins
- Detroit Lions — J. Hanson
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins
- Detroit Lions — J. Hanson
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 13–3. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the DET 24 (Q1 57:36) — (12:36) 14-J.Wilkins 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the DET 1 (Q1 53:24) — (8:24) 14-J.Wilkins 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the LA 11 (Q1 49:54) — (4:54) 4-J.Hanson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the DET 16 (Q1 46:16) — (1:16) 10-M.Bulger pass deep middle to 82-J.Klopfenstein for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 46:08) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 14–3. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q2 38:54) — (8:54) 8-J.Kitna pass short right to 87-M.Furrey for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 38:49) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LA 10 (Q2 31:17) — (1:17) 8-J.Kitna pass short right to 87-M.Furrey for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 31:12) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the DET 27 (Q2 30:07) — (:07) 14-J.Wilkins 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 14–10. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the DET 16 (Q3 26:24) — (11:24) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass deep middle to 81-T.Holt for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 26:18) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the LA 2 (Q3 23:12) — (8:12) 4-J.Hanson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LA 35 (Q3 19:33) — (4:33) 34-K.Jones right tackle for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 19:23) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q3 15:48) — (:48) 39-S.Jackson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 15:44) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 11–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LA 7 (Q4 11:16) — (11:16) 34-K.Jones right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 11:11) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the DET 29 (Q4 6:21); Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the DET 5 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 10-M.Bulger pass short right to 80-I.Bruce for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams registered a safety from the DET 2 (Q4 1:56) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-M.Bulger pass to 80-I.Bruce is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 8:17) — (8:17) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short middle to 81-T.Holt pushed ob at DET 23 for 33 yards (21-J.Fletcher).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 16:35) — (1:35) 10-M.Bulger pass incomplete deep middle to 81-T.Holt [97-B.Bailey]. PENALTY on DET-21-J.Fletcher, Defensive Pass Interference, 40 yards, enforced at DET 45 - No Play. Penalty on DET-32-D.Bly, I
- Detroit Lions (Q3 19:33) — (4:33) 34-K.Jones right tackle for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 10-M.Bulger pass short right to 80-I.Bruce for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 25:19) — (10:19) 8-J.Kitna pass short middle to 83-A.Hakim to LA 31 for 5 yards (56-R.Smith). PENALTY on LA-91-L.Little, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at LA 31. PENALTY on LA-91-L.Little, Unsportsman
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 56:51) — (11:51) 8-J.Kitna FUMBLES (Aborted) at DET 17, RECOVERED by LA-97-L.Glover at DET 17. 97-L.Glover to DET 17 for no gain (51-D.Raiola).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 47:00) — (2:00) 8-J.Kitna pass short middle intended for 11-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 21-O.Atogwe at DET 31. 21-O.Atogwe to DET 30 for 1 yard (11-R.Williams).
- Detroit Lions (Q3 19:33) — (4:33) 34-K.Jones right tackle for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 1:56) — (1:56) 8-J.Kitna pass deep middle intended for 87-M.Furrey INTERCEPTED by 42-J.Carter [91-L.Little] at DET 40. 42-J.Carter to DET 37 for 3 yards (87-M.Furrey). Penalty on DET, Offensive Holding, decli
Quarterback report card
J.Kitna led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Kitna (Detroit Lions) · 46 dropbacks · 63.0% completion · +6.6% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +9.02 total EPA
- M.Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) · 44 dropbacks · 59.1% completion · +3.6% CPOE · +0.33 EPA/play · +14.72 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.103 | +0.129 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.6% | 46.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.196 | +0.335 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.221 | -0.039 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.129 | -0.103 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.7% | 49.4% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Detroit Lions +0.10, Los Angeles Rams +0.13) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Detroit Lions: 14 drives, +9.18 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 14 drives, +12.24 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Rams leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Kitna (DET) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- M. Bulger (LA) 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.
- Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 57:36 · DET 24 · Score 0-3
(12:36) 14-J.Wilkins 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 53:24 · DET 1 · Score 0-6
(8:24) 14-J.Wilkins 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 49:54 · LA 11 · Score 3-6
(4:54) 4-J.Hanson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 46:16 · DET 16 · Score 3-12
(1:16) 10-M.Bulger pass deep middle to 82-J.Klopfenstein for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 46:08 · DET 2 · Score 3-13
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 38:54 · LA 1 · Score 9-13
(8:54) 8-J.Kitna pass short right to 87-M.Furrey for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 38:49 · LA 2 · Score 10-13
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 31:17 · LA 10 · Score 16-13
(1:17) 8-J.Kitna pass short right to 87-M.Furrey for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 31:12 · LA 2 · Score 17-13
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 30:07 · DET 27 · Score 17-16
(:07) 14-J.Wilkins 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 26:24 · DET 16 · Score 17-22
(11:24) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass deep middle to 81-T.Holt for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 26:18 · DET 2 · Score 17-23
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 23:12 · LA 2 · Score 20-23
(8:12) 4-J.Hanson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 19:33 · LA 35 · Score 26-23
(4:33) 34-K.Jones right tackle for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 19:23 · LA 2 · Score 27-23
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 15:48 · DET 1 · Score 27-29
(:48) 39-S.Jackson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 15:44 · DET 2 · Score 27-30
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 11:16 · LA 7 · Score 33-30
(11:16) 34-K.Jones right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 11:11 · LA 2 · Score 34-30
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 6:21 · DET 29 · Score 34-33
(6:21) 14-J.Wilkins 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. Penalty on DET-75-S.Cody, Defensive Offside, declined. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · DET 5 · Score 34-39
(2:00) 10-M.Bulger pass short right to 80-I.Bruce for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams Safety (+2) — Q4 1:56 · DET 2 · Score 34-41
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-M.Bulger pass to 80-I.Bruce is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Detroit Lions 41-34 in Week 4, 2006 on 2006-10-01.
What was the final score of Detroit Lions vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Detroit Lions 34, Los Angeles Rams 41 (DET 34-41 LA) in Week 4, 2006 on 2006-10-01.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Detroit Lions 3, Los Angeles Rams 13; Q2: Detroit Lions 14, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q3: Detroit Lions 10, Los Angeles Rams 14; Q4: Detroit Lions 7, Los Angeles Rams 11; Final: Detroit Lions 34, Los Angeles Rams 41.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Los Angeles Rams?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — J. Klopfenstein (M. Bulger pass) (Q1 46:16) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Furrey (J. Kitna pass) (Q2 38:54) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Furrey (J. Kitna pass) (Q2 31:17) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass) (Q3 26:24) Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Jones (Q3 19:33) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — S. Jackson (Q3 15:48) Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Jones (Q4 11:16) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — I. Bruce (M. Bulger pass) (Q4 2:00) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q1 57:36, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q1 53:24, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q1 49:54, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q2 30:07, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q3 23:12, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q4 6:21, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Los Angeles Rams?
J. Kitna (Detroit Lions), 63.0% completion, +6.6% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +9.02 total passing EPA. M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams), 59.1% completion, +3.6% CPOE, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +14.72 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Detroit Lions vs Los Angeles Rams?
M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +14.72 on passing plays. across 44 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.63 EPA): (11:51) 8-J.Kitna FUMBLES (Aborted) at DET 17, RECOVERED by LA-97-L.Glover at DET 17. 97-L.Glover to DET 17 for no gain (51-D.Raiola).. The biggest win-probability swing was +22.8%.
Was Detroit Lions vs Los Angeles Rams a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Los Angeles Rams won 41-34 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
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