Detroit Lions vs. New England Patriots: 2022 Week 5 Recap

Game story

In Week 5 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-10-09, the New England Patriots took care of business against the Detroit Lions, pulling away with a 29–0 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

J. Goff (Detroit Lions) paced the passing game, with -20.44 total EPA, and +0.7% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, B. Zappe (New England Patriots) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.72 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-17.4% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Detroit Lions changed the game: (5:38) 16-J.Goff pass short left intended for 88-T.Hockenson INTERCEPTED by 13-Ja.Jones at NE 3. 13-Ja.Jones ran ob at NE 3 for no gain.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 B. Zappe · New England Patriots · Passing · +9.72 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
2. 2 J. Meyers · New England Patriots · Receiving · +8.83 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
3. 3 C. Reynolds · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.93 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.64 EPA/play
4. 4 H. Henry · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.17 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
5. 5 K. Raymond · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.84 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
6. 6 R. Stevenson · New England Patriots · Rushing · +0.94 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
7. 7 J. Goff · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +0.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.00 EPA/play
8. 8 R. Stevenson · New England Patriots · Receiving · -0.15 total EPA · 2 snaps · -0.07 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• New England Patriots — K. Dugger (Q2 33:40)
• New England Patriots — J. Meyers (B. Zappe pass) (Q3 16:57)

Field goals

• New England Patriots — N. Folk (Q1 53:50)
• New England Patriots — N. Folk (Q2 44:19)
• New England Patriots — N. Folk (Q2 30:05)
• New England Patriots — unlisted player (Q2 30:00)
• New England Patriots — N. Folk (Q3 25:13)
• New England Patriots — N. Folk (Q4 5:05)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 3–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the DET 19 (Q1 53:50).

The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 16–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the DET 14 (Q2 44:19) — (14:19) 6-N.Folk 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 32 (Q2 33:40); New England Patriots added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 33:26) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the DET 26 (Q2 30:05) — (:05) 6-N.Folk 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal (Q2 30:00) — END QUARTER 2.

The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the DET 19 (Q3 25:13) — (10:13) 6-N.Folk 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the DET 24 (Q3 16:57) — (1:57) (Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe pass deep right to 16-J.Meyers for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 16:51) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey..

The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 3–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the DET 11 (Q4 5:05) — (5:05) 6-N.Folk 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Detroit Lions (Q1 50:38) — (5:38) 16-J.Goff pass short left intended for 88-T.Hockenson INTERCEPTED by 13-Ja.Jones at NE 3. 13-Ja.Jones ran ob at NE 3 for no gain. [WPA -17.4% · EPA -4.86]
• Detroit Lions (Q2 33:40) — (3:40) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff sacked at NE 45 for -13 yards (9-M.Judon). FUMBLES (9-M.Judon) [9-M.Judon], RECOVERED by NE-23-K.Dugger at NE 41. 23-K.Dugger for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -13.4% · EPA -8.08]
• Detroit Lions (Q2 36:30) — (6:30) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 11-K.Raymond to NE 33 for 20 yards (32-D.McCourty). [WPA +8.8% · EPA +2.74]
• Detroit Lions (Q2 34:27) — (4:27) (Shotgun) 46-C.Reynolds right end to NE 32 for -7 yards (21-A.Phillips). [WPA -8.1% · EPA -2.27]
• Detroit Lions (Q2 41:07) — (11:07) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff sacked at NE 40 for -9 yards (9-M.Judon). [WPA -8.1% · EPA -2.82]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Detroit Lions (Q2 33:40) — (3:40) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff sacked at NE 45 for -13 yards (9-M.Judon). FUMBLES (9-M.Judon) [9-M.Judon], RECOVERED by NE-23-K.Dugger at NE 41. 23-K.Dugger for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -13.4% · EPA -8.08]
• Detroit Lions (Q1 50:38) — (5:38) 16-J.Goff pass short left intended for 88-T.Hockenson INTERCEPTED by 13-Ja.Jones at NE 3. 13-Ja.Jones ran ob at NE 3 for no gain. [WPA -17.4% · EPA -4.86]
• New England Patriots (Q2 37:40) — (7:40) (Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe pass short middle intended for 15-N.Agholor INTERCEPTED by 5-D.Elliott at 50. 5-D.Elliott to 50 for no gain (38-R.Stevenson). [WPA -7.3% · EPA -3.80]
• Detroit Lions (Q4 9:25) — (9:25) 42-J.Jackson up the middle to NE 32 for -1 yards (50-R.McMillan). [WPA -0.0% · EPA -3.67]

Quarterback report card

J.Goff led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• J.Goff (Detroit Lions) · 41 dropbacks · 46.3% completion · +0.7% CPOE · -0.50 EPA/play · -20.44 total EPA
• B.Zappe (New England Patriots) · 26 dropbacks · 65.4% completion · +13.2% CPOE · +0.37 EPA/play · +9.72 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.33), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Detroit Lions: 10 drives, -25.21 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
• New England Patriots: 10 drives, +8.40 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

• New England Patriots leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• B. Zappe (New England Patriots) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• B. Zappe (NE) 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.

1. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 53:50 · DET 19 · Score 0-3
   (8:50) 6-N.Folk 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. NE 6-Folk 59th consecutive FG under 50 yds, extends NFL record.
2. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 44:19 · DET 14 · Score 0-6
   (14:19) 6-N.Folk 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
3. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 33:40 · NE 32 · Score 0-12
   (3:40) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff sacked at NE 45 for -13 yards (9-M.Judon). FUMBLES (9-M.Judon) [9-M.Judon], RECOVERED by NE-23-K.Dugger at NE 41. 23-K.Dugger for 59
4. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 33:26 · DET 15 · Score 0-13
   6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
5. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 30:05 · DET 26 · Score 0-16
   (:05) 6-N.Folk 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
6. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 30:00 · Score 0-16
   END QUARTER 2
7. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 25:13 · DET 19 · Score 0-19
   (10:13) 6-N.Folk 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
8. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 16:57 · DET 24 · Score 0-25
   (1:57) (Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe pass deep right to 16-J.Meyers for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 16:51 · DET 15 · Score 0-26
   6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
10. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 5:05 · DET 11 · Score 0-29
    (5:05) 6-N.Folk 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.