Game story
In Week 9 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-11-07, the Detroit Lions took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 31–27 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 25 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with +7.32 total EPA.
On the individual side, G. Frerotte (Detroit Lions) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.43 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+55.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Detroit Lions changed the game: J.Wilkins kicks 65 yards from STL 30 to DET 5. T.Fair pushed ob at DET 31 for 26 yards (R.Carpenter).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 2 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 27 |
| Detroit Lions | 0 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 G. Frerotte · Detroit Lions · Passing · +12.43 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 2 G. Crowell · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +9.15 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 3 A. Hakim · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +7.83 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
- 4 K. Warner · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +7.32 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 5 S. Irvin · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.10 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
- 6 C. Schlesinger · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.27 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.27 EPA/play
- 7 R. Tucker · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.96 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.96 EPA/play
- 8 J. Morton · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.66 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
G. Frerotte — DET · Passing
G. Frerotte posted the highest total EPA (+12.43) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Detroit Lions's efficiency. Across 22 counted snaps, they averaged +0.57 EPA per play.
The signature play (+7.48 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (12:04) K.Warner pass to A.Hakim for 75 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 — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
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 2–0. Los Angeles Rams registered a safety from the LA 99 (Q1 52:02) — (7:02) G.Hill left guard tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (L.Fletcher)..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LA 4 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) C.Batch pass to G.Crowell for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 44:19) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the DET 6 (Q2 44:10) — (14:10) K.Warner pass to J.Robinson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 41:32) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the LA 10 (Q2 41:22) — (11:22) J.Hanson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the DET 16 (Q2 30:46) — (:46) J.Wilkins 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten..
The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 11–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LA 3 (Q3 26:19) — (11:19) G.Frerotte pass to C.Schlesinger for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions registered a safety from the LA 2 (Q3 24:20) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. G.Frerotte pass to G.Crowell is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the LA 25 (Q3 22:05) — (7:05) J.Hanson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 15–10. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the DET 75 (Q4 12:04) — (12:04) K.Warner pass to A.Hakim for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 10:06) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the LA 26 (Q4 9:58) — (9:58) J.Hanson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q4 5:56) — (5:56) K.Warner pass to R.Tucker for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams registered a safety from the DET 2 (Q4 2:42) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. K.Warner pass to I.Bruce is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LA 12 (Q4 0:33) — (:33) G.Frerotte pass to J.Morton for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 0:28) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 60:00) — J.Wilkins kicks 65 yards from STL 30 to DET 5. T.Fair pushed ob at DET 31 for 26 yards (R.Carpenter).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 1:17) — (1:17) (Shotgun) G.Frerotte pass to G.Crowell to STL 22 for 57 yards (B.Jenkins).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 0:33) — (:33) G.Frerotte pass to J.Morton for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 0:38) — (:38) G.Frerotte pass incomplete to G.Crowell. PENALTY on STL-D.McCleon, Defensive Pass Interference, 14 yards, enforced at STL 26 - No Play.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 27:34) — (12:34) K.Warner pass intended for T.Holt INTERCEPTED by T.Fair at STL 18. T.Fair to STL 12 for 6 yards (T.Holt).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 12:04) — (12:04) K.Warner pass to A.Hakim for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 1:17) — (1:17) (Shotgun) G.Frerotte pass to G.Crowell to STL 22 for 57 yards (B.Jenkins).
- Detroit Lions (Q3 26:19) — (11:19) G.Frerotte pass to C.Schlesinger for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 27:34) — (12:34) K.Warner pass intended for T.Holt INTERCEPTED by T.Fair at STL 18. T.Fair to STL 12 for 6 yards (T.Holt).
Quarterback report card
K.Warner led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Warner (Los Angeles Rams) · 52 dropbacks · 48.1% completion · +0.14 EPA/play · +7.32 total EPA
- C.Batch (Detroit Lions) · 26 dropbacks · 38.5% completion · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.37 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Rams | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.021 | +0.038 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.1% | 38.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.111 | +0.240 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.352 | -0.635 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.038 | -0.021 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.1% | 57.9% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Rams +0.02, Detroit Lions +0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Detroit Lions: 15 drives, +3.65 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 14 drives, +1.96 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Detroit Lions 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.
- G. Frerotte (Detroit Lions) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Rams Safety (+2) — Q1 52:02 · LA 99 · Score 2-0
(7:02) G.Hill left guard tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (L.Fletcher). - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · LA 4 · Score 2-6
(15:00) C.Batch pass to G.Crowell for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 44:19 · LA 2 · Score 2-7
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 44:10 · DET 6 · Score 8-7
(14:10) K.Warner pass to J.Robinson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 41:32 · DET 2 · Score 9-7
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 41:22 · LA 10 · Score 9-10
(11:22) J.Hanson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 30:46 · DET 16 · Score 12-10
(:46) J.Wilkins 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 26:19 · LA 3 · Score 12-16
(11:19) G.Frerotte pass to C.Schlesinger for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions Safety (+2) — Q3 24:20 · LA 2 · Score 12-18
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. G.Frerotte pass to G.Crowell is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 22:05 · LA 25 · Score 12-21
(7:05) J.Hanson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 12:04 · DET 75 · Score 18-21
(12:04) K.Warner pass to A.Hakim for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 10:06 · DET 2 · Score 19-21
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 9:58 · LA 26 · Score 19-24
(9:58) J.Hanson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 5:56 · DET 2 · Score 25-24
(5:56) K.Warner pass to R.Tucker for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams Safety (+2) — Q4 2:42 · DET 2 · Score 27-24
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. K.Warner pass to I.Bruce is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 0:33 · LA 12 · Score 27-30
(:33) G.Frerotte pass to J.Morton for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 0:28 · LA 2 · Score 27-31
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Detroit Lions?
The Detroit Lions beat the Los Angeles Rams 31-27 in Week 9, 1999 on 1999-11-07.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Detroit Lions?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 27, Detroit Lions 31 (LA 27-31 DET) in Week 9, 1999 on 1999-11-07.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 2, Detroit Lions 0; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 10, Detroit Lions 10; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 0, Detroit Lions 11; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 15, Detroit Lions 10; Final: Los Angeles Rams 27, Detroit Lions 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 45:00) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 44:10) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 26:19) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 12:04) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 5:56) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 0:33) Detroit Lions field goal — unlisted player (Q2 41:22, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — unlisted player (Q2 30:46, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — unlisted player (Q3 22:05, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — unlisted player (Q4 9:58, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Rams vs Detroit Lions?
K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams), 48.1% completion, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +7.32 total passing EPA. C. Batch (Detroit Lions), 38.5% completion, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.37 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs Detroit Lions?
G. Frerotte (Detroit Lions) led the game in total EPA with +12.43 on passing plays. across 22 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+7.48 EPA): (12:04) K.Warner pass to A.Hakim for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +55.2%.
Was Los Angeles Rams vs Detroit Lions a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Detroit Lions won 31-27 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 5-1 Now 5-2 L
Detroit Lions
Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W
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