Game story
In Week 8 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-11-01, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Detroit Lions, pulling away with a 17–10 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 15 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with -2.53 total EPA, and -18.9% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, S. Jackson (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.25 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+19.0% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (1:03) (Field Goal formation) 3-Josh.Brown pass short left to 46-D.Fells for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-92-C.Avril was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. Fake filed goal 5 lateraled to
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 3 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
| Detroit Lions | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 S. Jackson · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +6.25 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 2 Josh. Brown · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +6.01 total EPA · 1 snaps · +6.01 EPA/play
- 3 D. Fells · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play
- 4 M. Morris · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.04 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.02 EPA/play
- 5 B. Bajema · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.98 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.99 EPA/play
- 6 K. Smith · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 7 K. Burton · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.98 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 8 M. Morris · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +0.48 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
S. Jackson — LA · Rushing
S. Jackson posted the highest total EPA (+6.25) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 23 counted snaps, they averaged +0.27 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.01 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (1:03) (Field Goal formation) 3-Josh.Brown pass short left to 46-D.Fells for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-92-C.Avril was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. Fake filed goal 5 lateraled to 3
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — D. Fells
- Detroit Lions — M. Stafford
- Los Angeles Rams — S. Jackson
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — R. Neill
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 3–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the DET 23 (Q1 49:01) — (4:01) 3-Josh.Brown 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-R.Neill, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–2. Detroit Lions registered a safety from the LA 12 (Q2 42:17); Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the DET 36 (Q2 31:03); Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 30:54) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-92-R.Neill, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 1–0. Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the DET 30 (Q3 30:00) — 4-J.Hanson kicks 71 yards from DET 30 to LA -1. 16-D.Amendola to LA 22 for 23 yards (49-Z.Follett)..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 8–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LA 4 (Q4 13:58) — (13:58) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford scrambles right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions registered a safety from the LA 2 (Q4 13:51) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-M.Stafford pass to 28-M.Morris is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the DET 25 (Q4 1:44) — (1:44) 39-S.Jackson right tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 1:38) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-92-R.Neill, Holder-5-D.Jones..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 31:03) — (1:03) (Field Goal formation) 3-Josh.Brown pass short left to 46-D.Fells for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-92-C.Avril was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. Fake filed goal 5 lateraled to
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 1:44) — (1:44) 39-S.Jackson right tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 10-M.Bulger pass incomplete short middle to 84-R.McMichael. PENALTY on DET-26-L.Delmas, Defensive Pass Interference, 13 yards, enforced at LA 45 - No Play.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 44:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 28-M.Morris to LA 24 for 19 yards (21-O.Atogwe; 36-Q.Butler).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 80-B.Johnson to LA 5 for 36 yards (24-R.Bartell). Penalty on LA-24-R.Bartell, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 31:03) — (1:03) (Field Goal formation) 3-Josh.Brown pass short left to 46-D.Fells for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-92-C.Avril was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. Fake filed goal 5 lateraled to
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 18:51) — (3:51) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short right intended for 39-S.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 99-D.White at DET 18. 99-D.White to DET 18 for no gain (77-J.Smith).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 1:03) — (1:03) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete deep right to 80-B.Johnson.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 1:44) — (1:44) 39-S.Jackson right tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
M.Bulger led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) · 40 dropbacks · 42.5% completion · -18.9% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.53 total EPA
- M.Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 39 dropbacks · 35.9% completion · -18.9% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -5.71 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Rams | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.026 | -0.102 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.5% | 39.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.085 | -0.146 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.234 | -0.079 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.102 | -0.026 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.2% | 52.5% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Rams generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Detroit Lions: 11 drives, -8.98 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 10 drives, +2.04 total EPA, 3 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.
- S. Jackson (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Bulger (LA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- 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 FG (+3) — Q1 49:01 · DET 23 · Score 3-0
(4:01) 3-Josh.Brown 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-R.Neill, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Detroit Lions Safety (+2) — Q2 42:17 · LA 12 · Score 3-2
(12:17) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 21-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 37-J.Butler at LA 0. 37-J.Butler tackled in End Zone, SAFETY (34-K.Smith - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 31:03 · DET 36 · Score 9-2
(1:03) (Field Goal formation) 3-Josh.Brown pass short left to 46-D.Fells for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-92-C.Avril was injured during the play. His return is Ques - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 30:54 · DET 2 · Score 10-2
3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-92-R.Neill, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 30:00 · DET 30 · Score 10-2
4-J.Hanson kicks 71 yards from DET 30 to LA -1. 16-D.Amendola to LA 22 for 23 yards (49-Z.Follett). - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 13:58 · LA 4 · Score 10-8
(13:58) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford scrambles right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions Safety (+2) — Q4 13:51 · LA 2 · Score 10-10
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-M.Stafford pass to 28-M.Morris is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 1:44 · DET 25 · Score 16-10
(1:44) 39-S.Jackson right tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 1:38 · DET 2 · Score 17-10
3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-92-R.Neill, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Detroit Lions?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Detroit Lions 17-10 in Week 8, 2009 on 2009-11-01.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Detroit Lions?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 17, Detroit Lions 10 (LA 17-10 DET) in Week 8, 2009 on 2009-11-01.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 3, Detroit Lions 0; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 7, Detroit Lions 2; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 1, Detroit Lions 0; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 7, Detroit Lions 8; Final: Los Angeles Rams 17, Detroit Lions 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Detroit Lions?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — D. Fells (Q2 31:03) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Stafford (Q4 13:58) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — S. Jackson (Q4 1:44) Los Angeles Rams field goal — R. Neill (Q1 49:01, 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?
M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams), 42.5% completion, -18.9% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.53 total passing EPA. M. Stafford (Detroit Lions), 35.9% completion, -18.9% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -5.71 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs Detroit Lions?
S. Jackson (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +6.25 on rushing plays. across 23 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.01 EPA): (1:03) (Field Goal formation) 3-Josh.Brown pass short left to 46-D.Fells for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-92-C.Avril was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. Fake filed. The biggest win-probability swing was +19.0%.
Was Los Angeles Rams vs Detroit Lions a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Los Angeles Rams won 17-10 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 0-7 Now 1-7 W
Detroit Lions
Entered 1-5 Now 1-6 L
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