Game story
In Week 7 of the 2021 NFL season on 2021-10-24, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Detroit Lions, pulling away with a 28–19 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with +19.16 total EPA, and +0.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +19.16 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-26.9% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Detroit Lions changed the game: (5:03) 16-J.Goff pass short right intended for 88-T.Hockenson INTERCEPTED by 5-J.Ramsey [99-A.Donald] at LA -2. 5-J.Ramsey pushed ob at LA 23 for 25 yards (73-J.Jackson).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | 10 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 3 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 28 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Stafford · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +19.16 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 2 C. Kupp · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +11.89 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 3 R. Woods · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +8.87 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
- 4 D. Swift · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.34 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 5 C. Moore · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +4.79 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.79 EPA/play
- 6 K. Raymond · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.34 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 7 J. Fox · Detroit Lions · Passing · +4.23 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.23 EPA/play
- 8 B. Price · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.23 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.23 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Stafford — LA · Passing
M. Stafford posted the highest total EPA (+19.16) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 46 counted snaps, they averaged +0.42 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.61 EPA) came from Detroit Lions: (12:21) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 32-D.Swift for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — D. Swift (J. Goff pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — V. Jefferson (M. Stafford pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — C. Kupp (M. Stafford pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — C. Kupp (M. Stafford pass)
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — A. Seibert
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Gay
- Detroit Lions — A. Seibert
- Detroit Lions — A. Seibert
- Detroit Lions — A. Seibert
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Gay
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–3. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LA 63 (Q1 57:21) — (12:21) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 32-D.Swift for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q1 57:07) — 4-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the LA 18 (Q1 52:32) — (7:32) 4-A.Seibert 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the DET 15 (Q1 47:59) — (2:59) 8-M.Gay 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 14–6. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the LA 29 (Q2 43:45) — (13:45) 4-A.Seibert 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the DET 11 (Q2 38:41) — (8:41) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 12-V.Jefferson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 38:36) — 8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q2 31:26) — (1:26) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 10-C.Kupp for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 31:23) — 8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the LA 23 (Q2 30:09) — (:09) 4-A.Seibert 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox..
The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 3–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the LA 13 (Q3 16:47) — (1:47) 4-A.Seibert 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 11–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the DET 5 (Q4 14:04) — (14:04) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 10-C.Kupp for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams registered a safety from the DET 2 (Q4 13:59) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-M.Stafford pass to 2-R.Woods is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the DET 29 (Q4 1:03) — (1:03) 8-M.Gay 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 5:03) — (5:03) 16-J.Goff pass short right intended for 88-T.Hockenson INTERCEPTED by 5-J.Ramsey [99-A.Donald] at LA -2. 5-J.Ramsey pushed ob at LA 23 for 25 yards (73-J.Jackson).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 15:23) — (:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 10-C.Kupp pushed ob at DET 19 for 59 yards (21-T.Walker).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 57:21) — (12:21) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 32-D.Swift for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 25:02) — (10:02) (Punt formation) 38-C.Moore left end pushed ob at LA 37 for 28 yards (18-B.Skowronek).
- Detroit Lions (Q3 21:19) — (6:19) (No Huddle) 32-D.Swift up the middle to LA 18 for no gain (41-K.Young; 26-T.Burgess).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 57:21) — (12:21) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 32-D.Swift for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 5:03) — (5:03) 16-J.Goff pass short right intended for 88-T.Hockenson INTERCEPTED by 5-J.Ramsey [99-A.Donald] at LA -2. 5-J.Ramsey pushed ob at LA 23 for 25 yards (73-J.Jackson).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 15:23) — (:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 10-C.Kupp pushed ob at DET 19 for 59 yards (21-T.Walker).
- Detroit Lions (Q3 25:02) — (10:02) (Punt formation) 38-C.Moore left end pushed ob at LA 37 for 28 yards (18-B.Skowronek).
Quarterback report card
M.Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) · 46 dropbacks · 60.9% completion · +0.7% CPOE · +0.42 EPA/play · +19.16 total EPA
- J.Goff (Detroit Lions) · 38 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · -4.7% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -1.83 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.024 | +0.106 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.5% | 44.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.061 | +0.416 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.019 | -0.261 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.106 | -0.024 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.7% | 56.5% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Rams held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs +0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Detroit Lions: 9 drives, +2.05 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 10 drives, +8.36 total EPA, 6 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.
- M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Goff (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.
- Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 57:21 · LA 63 · Score 6-0
(12:21) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 32-D.Swift for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 57:07 · LA 15 · Score 7-0
4-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 52:32 · LA 18 · Score 10-0
(7:32) 4-A.Seibert 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 47:59 · DET 15 · Score 10-3
(2:59) 8-M.Gay 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 43:45 · LA 29 · Score 13-3
(13:45) 4-A.Seibert 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 38:41 · DET 11 · Score 13-9
(8:41) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 12-V.Jefferson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 38:36 · DET 15 · Score 13-10
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 31:26 · DET 2 · Score 13-16
(1:26) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 10-C.Kupp for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 31:23 · DET 15 · Score 13-17
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 30:09 · LA 23 · Score 16-17
(:09) 4-A.Seibert 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 16:47 · LA 13 · Score 19-17
(1:47) 4-A.Seibert 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 14:04 · DET 5 · Score 19-23
(14:04) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 10-C.Kupp for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams Safety (+2) — Q4 13:59 · DET 2 · Score 19-25
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-M.Stafford pass to 2-R.Woods is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 1:03 · DET 29 · Score 19-28
(1:03) 8-M.Gay 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Detroit Lions 28-19 in Week 7, 2021 on 2021-10-24.
What was the final score of Detroit Lions vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Detroit Lions 19, Los Angeles Rams 28 (DET 19-28 LA) in Week 7, 2021 on 2021-10-24.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Detroit Lions 10, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q2: Detroit Lions 6, Los Angeles Rams 14; Q3: Detroit Lions 3, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q4: Detroit Lions 0, Los Angeles Rams 11; Final: Detroit Lions 19, Los Angeles Rams 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Los Angeles Rams?
Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Swift (J. Goff pass) (Q1 57:21) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — V. Jefferson (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 38:41) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — C. Kupp (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 31:26) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — C. Kupp (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 14:04) Detroit Lions field goal — A. Seibert (Q1 52:32, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — M. Gay (Q1 47:59, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — A. Seibert (Q2 43:45, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — A. Seibert (Q2 30:09, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — A. Seibert (Q3 16:47, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — M. Gay (Q4 1:03, 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?
M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams), 60.9% completion, +0.7% CPOE, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +19.16 total passing EPA. J. Goff (Detroit Lions), 57.9% completion, -4.7% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -1.83 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Detroit Lions vs Los Angeles Rams?
M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +19.16 on passing plays. across 46 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.61 EPA): (12:21) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 32-D.Swift for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -26.9%.
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 0-6 Now 0-7 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 5-1 Now 6-1 W
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