Game story
In Week 14 of the 2013 NFL season on 2013-12-08, the Philadelphia Eagles took care of business against the Detroit Lions, pulling away with a 34–20 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 34 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Stafford (Detroit Lions) paced the passing game, with +1.88 total EPA, and -19.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, L. McCoy (Philadelphia Eagles) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.19 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+31.3% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Detroit Lions changed the game: 6-A.Henery kicks 63 yards from PHI 35 to DET 2. 12-J.Ross for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | 8 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 0 | 6 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 L. McCoy · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +8.19 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 2 D. Jackson · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.25 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 3 J. Bell · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.82 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 4 C. Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.26 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 5 C. Polk · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +3.09 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 6 B. Pettigrew · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.67 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 7 B. Celek · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.67 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 8 M. Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +1.88 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
L. McCoy — PHI · Rushing
L. McCoy posted the highest total EPA (+8.19) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Philadelphia Eagles's efficiency. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.82 EPA) came from Detroit Lions: 6-A.Henery kicks 63 yards from PHI 35 to DET 2. 12-J.Ross for 98 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 — J. Bell
- Detroit Lions — J. Ross
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Jackson (N. Foles pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — L. McCoy
- Detroit Lions — J. Ross
- Philadelphia Eagles — L. McCoy
- Philadelphia Eagles — N. Foles
- Philadelphia Eagles — C. Polk
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 8–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the PHI 2 (Q2 40:07) — (10:07) (Shotgun) 35-J.Bell left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions registered a safety from the PHI 2 (Q2 40:02) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-M.Stafford pass to 35-J.Bell is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 6–6. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 85 (Q3 21:53) — (6:53) 8-D.Jones punts 43 yards to DET 42, Center-46-J.Dorenbos. 12-J.Ross for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DET 19 (Q3 19:13).
The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 28–6. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DET 40 (Q4 14:42) — (14:42) (Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy left end for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles registered a safety from the DET 1 (Q4 14:34) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 34-B.Brown rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the PHI 35 (Q4 14:34) — 6-A.Henery kicks 63 yards from PHI 35 to DET 2. 12-J.Ross for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DET 57 (Q4 13:23) — (13:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy left tackle for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles registered a safety from the DET 2 (Q4 13:13) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-N.Foles pass to 14-R.Cooper is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q4 8:18) — (8:18) (No Huddle) 9-N.Foles up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DET 38 (Q4 3:06) — (3:06) (Shotgun) 32-C.Polk up the middle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 14:34) — 6-A.Henery kicks 63 yards from PHI 35 to DET 2. 12-J.Ross for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 13:23) — (13:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy left tackle for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 14:42) — (14:42) (Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy left end for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 42:19) — (12:19) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep middle intended for 14-R.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Houston at 50. 23-C.Houston to PHI 20 for 30 yards (79-T.Herremans).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 7:26) — (7:26) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford FUMBLES (Aborted) at PHI 24, RECOVERED by PHI-95-M.Kendricks at PHI 40. 95-M.Kendricks to PHI 40 for no gain (9-M.Stafford).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 14:34) — 6-A.Henery kicks 63 yards from PHI 35 to DET 2. 12-J.Ross for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 7:26) — (7:26) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford FUMBLES (Aborted) at PHI 24, RECOVERED by PHI-95-M.Kendricks at PHI 40. 95-M.Kendricks to PHI 40 for no gain (9-M.Stafford).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 42:19) — (12:19) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep middle intended for 14-R.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Houston at 50. 23-C.Houston to PHI 20 for 30 yards (79-T.Herremans).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 21:53) — (6:53) 8-D.Jones punts 43 yards to DET 42, Center-46-J.Dorenbos. 12-J.Ross for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 30 dropbacks · 33.3% completion · -19.0% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +1.88 total EPA
- N.Foles (Philadelphia Eagles) · 29 dropbacks · 37.9% completion · -7.8% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.68 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Philadelphia Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.133 | +0.021 |
| Offensive success rate | 33.8% | 42.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.063 | +0.024 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.644 | +0.175 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.021 | +0.133 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.1% | 66.2% |
By the numbers
Philadelphia Eagles held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.13), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Detroit Lions: 14 drives, -10.24 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 14 drives, +1.91 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Philadelphia Eagles leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- L. McCoy (Philadelphia Eagles) 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.
- N. Foles (PHI) 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) — Q2 40:07 · PHI 2 · Score 6-0
(10:07) (Shotgun) 35-J.Bell left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions Safety (+2) — Q2 40:02 · PHI 2 · Score 8-0
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-M.Stafford pass to 35-J.Bell is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 21:53 · DET 85 · Score 14-0
(6:53) 8-D.Jones punts 43 yards to DET 42, Center-46-J.Dorenbos. 12-J.Ross for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 19:13 · DET 19 · Score 14-6
(4:13) (No Huddle) 9-N.Foles pass deep right to 10-D.Jackson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the p - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 14:42 · DET 40 · Score 14-12
(14:42) (Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy left end for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles Safety (+2) — Q4 14:34 · DET 1 · Score 14-14
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 34-B.Brown rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 14:34 · PHI 35 · Score 20-14
6-A.Henery kicks 63 yards from PHI 35 to DET 2. 12-J.Ross for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 13:23 · DET 57 · Score 20-20
(13:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy left tackle for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles Safety (+2) — Q4 13:13 · DET 2 · Score 20-22
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-N.Foles pass to 14-R.Cooper is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 8:18 · DET 1 · Score 20-28
(8:18) (No Huddle) 9-N.Foles up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 3:06 · DET 38 · Score 20-34
(3:06) (Shotgun) 32-C.Polk up the middle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Philadelphia Eagles?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Detroit Lions 34-20 in Week 14, 2013 on 2013-12-08.
What was the final score of Detroit Lions vs Philadelphia Eagles?
The final score was Detroit Lions 20, Philadelphia Eagles 34 (DET 20-34 PHI) in Week 14, 2013 on 2013-12-08.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Q2: Detroit Lions 8, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q3: Detroit Lions 6, Philadelphia Eagles 6; Q4: Detroit Lions 6, Philadelphia Eagles 28; Final: Detroit Lions 20, Philadelphia Eagles 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Bell (Q2 40:07) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Ross (Q3 21:53) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Jackson (N. Foles pass) (Q3 19:13) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — L. McCoy (Q4 14:42) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Ross (Q4 14:34) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — L. McCoy (Q4 13:23) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — N. Foles (Q4 8:18) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — C. Polk (Q4 3:06) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Philadelphia Eagles?
M. Stafford (Detroit Lions), 33.3% completion, -19.0% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +1.88 total passing EPA. N. Foles (Philadelphia Eagles), 37.9% completion, -7.8% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.68 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Detroit Lions vs Philadelphia Eagles?
L. McCoy (Philadelphia Eagles) led the game in total EPA with +8.19 on rushing plays. across 29 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.82 EPA): 6-A.Henery kicks 63 yards from PHI 35 to DET 2. 12-J.Ross for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +31.3%.
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 7-5 Now 7-6 L
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 7-5 Now 8-5 W
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