Game story
In Week 14 of the 2015 NFL season on 2015-12-13, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Detroit Lions, pulling away with a 21–14 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Stafford (Detroit Lions) paced the passing game, with -13.46 total EPA, and -6.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. Gurley (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.82 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-24.2% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Detroit Lions changed the game: (5:07) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Johnson at LA 42. 22-T.Johnson for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Gurley · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +5.82 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 2 J. Bell · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +3.65 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 3 B. Marquez · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 4 G. Tate · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.41 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 5 J. Bell · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.60 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 6 T. Austin · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +1.57 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 7 B. Pettigrew · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.51 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
- 8 G. Tate · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +1.07 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Gurley — LA · Rushing
T. Gurley posted the highest total EPA (+5.82) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 16 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.
The signature play (-9.22 EPA) came from Detroit Lions: (5:07) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Johnson at LA 42. 22-T.Johnson for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Johnson
- Detroit Lions — G. Tate (M. Stafford pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Gurley
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Gurley
- Detroit Lions — G. Tate (M. Stafford pass)
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LA 55 (Q2 35:07) — (5:07) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Johnson at LA 42. 22-T.Johnson for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 34:55) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LA 9 (Q3 22:39) — (7:39) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 15-G.Tate for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q3 22:35) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the DET 5 (Q3 19:02) — (4:02) 30-T.Gurley left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 18:57) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the DET 15 (Q4 12:25) — (12:25) 30-T.Gurley right tackle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 12:14) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LA 2 (Q4 2:07) — (2:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 15-G.Tate for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 2:05) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 35:07) — (5:07) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Johnson at LA 42. 22-T.Johnson for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 21:00) — (6:00) 30-T.Gurley left end to DET 6 for 49 yards (57-J.Bynes).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 1:45) — (1:45) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford FUMBLES (Aborted) at DET 49, and recovers at DET 40. 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete short right to 85-E.Ebron.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 2:05) — 6-S.Martin kicks onside 12 yards from DET 35 to DET 47, impetus ends at DET 46. RECOVERED by DET-46-M.Burton.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 30:19) — (:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-C.Keenum pass short right intended for 18-K.Britt INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Slay [42-I.Abdul-Quddus] at DET 38. 23-D.Slay ran ob at DET 38 for no gain.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 35:07) — (5:07) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Johnson at LA 42. 22-T.Johnson for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 2:05) — 6-S.Martin kicks onside 12 yards from DET 35 to DET 47, impetus ends at DET 46. RECOVERED by DET-46-M.Burton.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 21:00) — (6:00) 30-T.Gurley left end to DET 6 for 49 yards (57-J.Bynes).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 44:07) — (14:07) (Shotgun) 17-C.Keenum sacked at DET 37 for -10 yards (94-E.Ansah).
Quarterback report card
M.Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 52 dropbacks · 57.7% completion · -6.0% CPOE · -0.26 EPA/play · -13.46 total EPA
- C.Keenum (Los Angeles Rams) · 26 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · -0.4% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -4.89 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.145 | -0.094 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.0% | 39.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.259 | -0.188 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.230 | +0.135 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.094 | +0.145 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.6% | 60.0% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Rams held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.09 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Detroit Lions: 12 drives, -12.33 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 12 drives, -6.66 total EPA, 2 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.
- T. Gurley (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Stafford (DET) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 35:07 · LA 55 · Score 0-6
(5:07) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Johnson at LA 42. 22-T.Johnson for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 34:55 · DET 15 · Score 0-7
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 22:39 · LA 9 · Score 6-7
(7:39) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 15-G.Tate for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 22:35 · LA 15 · Score 7-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 19:02 · DET 5 · Score 7-13
(4:02) 30-T.Gurley left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 18:57 · DET 15 · Score 7-14
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 12:25 · DET 15 · Score 7-20
(12:25) 30-T.Gurley right tackle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 12:14 · DET 15 · Score 7-21
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 2:07 · LA 2 · Score 13-21
(2:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 15-G.Tate for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 2:05 · LA 15 · Score 14-21
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Detroit Lions 21-14 in Week 14, 2015 on 2015-12-13.
What was the final score of Detroit Lions vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Detroit Lions 14, Los Angeles Rams 21 (DET 14-21 LA) in Week 14, 2015 on 2015-12-13.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q2: Detroit Lions 0, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q3: Detroit Lions 7, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q4: Detroit Lions 7, Los Angeles Rams 7; Final: Detroit Lions 14, Los Angeles Rams 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Los Angeles Rams?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Johnson (Q2 35:07) Detroit Lions touchdown — G. Tate (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 22:39) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Gurley (Q3 19:02) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Gurley (Q4 12:25) Detroit Lions touchdown — G. Tate (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 2:07) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Los Angeles Rams?
M. Stafford (Detroit Lions), 57.7% completion, -6.0% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -13.46 total passing EPA. C. Keenum (Los Angeles Rams), 53.8% completion, -0.4% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -4.89 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Detroit Lions vs Los Angeles Rams?
T. Gurley (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +5.82 on rushing plays. across 16 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-9.22 EPA): (5:07) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Johnson at LA 42. 22-T.Johnson for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -24.2%.
Was Detroit Lions vs Los Angeles Rams a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Los Angeles Rams won 21-14 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 4-8 Now 4-9 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 4-8 Now 5-8 W
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