Game story
In Week 5 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-10-10, the Detroit Lions took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 44–6 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. Bradford (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with -25.43 total EPA, and -16.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, S. Hill (Detroit Lions) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.72 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-18.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (8:01) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 16-D.Amendola to DET 6 for 3 yards (99-C.Williams). FUMBLES (99-C.Williams), RECOVERED by DET-27-A.Smith at DET 4. 27-A.Smith to DET 13 for 9 yards (81
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Detroit Lions | 3 | 21 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 44 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 S. Hill · Detroit Lions · Passing · +10.72 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 2 N. Burleson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.03 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 3 C. Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 4 J. Best · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 5 B. Pettigrew · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.19 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 6 S. Jackson · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +2.02 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 7 L. Robinson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.35 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 8 K. Smith · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +0.92 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
S. Hill — DET · Passing
S. Hill posted the highest total EPA (+10.72) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Detroit Lions's efficiency. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.29 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.07 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (7:14) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short left intended for 16-D.Amendola INTERCEPTED by 27-A.Smith at LA 42. 27-A.Smith for 42 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 — S. Logan
- Detroit Lions — C. Johnson
- Detroit Lions — B. Pettigrew
- Detroit Lions — N. Burleson
- Detroit Lions — A. Smith
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — J. Hanson
- Los Angeles Rams — C. Massey
- Los Angeles Rams — C. Massey
- Detroit Lions — J. Hanson
- Detroit Lions — J. Hanson
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the LA 12 (Q1 58:48) — (13:48) 4-J.Hanson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the DET 9 (Q1 45:01) — (:01) 3-Josh.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 21–3. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LA 30 (Q2 45:00) — 3-Josh.Brown kicks 75 yards from LA 30 to DET -5. 11-S.Logan for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 44:46) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q2 36:19) — (6:19) (No Huddle) 14-Sh.Hill pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 36:14) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the DET 10 (Q2 31:41) — (1:41) 3-Josh.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LA 3 (Q2 30:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short middle to 84-B.Pettigrew for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 30:10) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LA 26 (Q3 26:02); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 25:54) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 13–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the LA 30 (Q4 11:23) — (11:23) 4-J.Hanson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the LA 28 (Q4 7:55) — (7:55) 4-J.Hanson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 65 (Q4 7:14); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 7:06) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 53:01) — (8:01) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 16-D.Amendola to DET 6 for 3 yards (99-C.Williams). FUMBLES (99-C.Williams), RECOVERED by DET-27-A.Smith at DET 4. 27-A.Smith to DET 13 for 9 yards (81
- Detroit Lions (Q2 45:00) — 3-Josh.Brown kicks 75 yards from LA 30 to DET -5. 11-S.Logan for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 48:54) — (3:54) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 16-D.Amendola pushed ob at DET 38 for 18 yards (27-A.Smith).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 60:00) — 3-Josh.Brown kicks onside 11 yards from LA 30 to LA 41. 42-A.Spievey (didn't try to advance) to LA 41 for no gain (58-D.Vobora). LA-58-D.Vobora was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 40:03) — (10:03) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short left to 44-J.Best pushed ob at LA 33 for 22 yards (21-O.Atogwe; 32-B.Fletcher).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 7:14) — (7:14) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short left intended for 16-D.Amendola INTERCEPTED by 27-A.Smith at LA 42. 27-A.Smith for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 53:01) — (8:01) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 16-D.Amendola to DET 6 for 3 yards (99-C.Williams). FUMBLES (99-C.Williams), RECOVERED by DET-27-A.Smith at DET 4. 27-A.Smith to DET 13 for 9 yards (81
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 9:34) — (9:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short left intended for 39-S.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 90-N.Suh at 50. 90-N.Suh to LA 30 for 20 yards (39-S.Jackson). Penalty on LA-76-R.Saffold, Offensive H
- Detroit Lions (Q2 45:00) — 3-Josh.Brown kicks 75 yards from LA 30 to DET -5. 11-S.Logan for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
S.Bradford led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S.Bradford (Los Angeles Rams) · 50 dropbacks · 46.0% completion · -16.4% CPOE · -0.51 EPA/play · -25.43 total EPA
- S.Hill (Detroit Lions) · 37 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · +2.7% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +10.72 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Rams | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.249 | +0.174 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.0% | 48.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.509 | +0.245 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.029 | -0.071 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.174 | +0.249 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.2% | 52.0% |
By the numbers
Detroit Lions held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs -0.25), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Detroit Lions: 12 drives, +14.62 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 12 drives, -24.43 total EPA, 3 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.
- S. Hill (Detroit Lions) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- S. Bradford (LA) 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 FG (+3) — Q1 58:48 · LA 12 · Score 0-3
(13:48) 4-J.Hanson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 45:01 · DET 9 · Score 3-3
(:01) 3-Josh.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · LA 30 · Score 3-9
3-Josh.Brown kicks 75 yards from LA 30 to DET -5. 11-S.Logan for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 44:46 · LA 2 · Score 3-10
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 36:19 · LA 1 · Score 3-16
(6:19) (No Huddle) 14-Sh.Hill pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 36:14 · LA 2 · Score 3-17
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 31:41 · DET 10 · Score 6-17
(1:41) 3-Josh.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 30:17 · LA 3 · Score 6-23
(:17) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short middle to 84-B.Pettigrew for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 30:10 · LA 2 · Score 6-24
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 26:02 · LA 26 · Score 6-30
(11:02) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short left to 13-N.Burleson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-13-N.Burleson, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 25:54 · LA 2 · Score 6-31
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 11:23 · LA 30 · Score 6-34
(11:23) 4-J.Hanson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 7:55 · LA 28 · Score 6-37
(7:55) 4-J.Hanson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 7:14 · DET 65 · Score 6-43
(7:14) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short left intended for 16-D.Amendola INTERCEPTED by 27-A.Smith at LA 42. 27-A.Smith for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 7:06 · LA 2 · Score 6-44
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Detroit Lions?
The Detroit Lions beat the Los Angeles Rams 44-6 in Week 5, 2010 on 2010-10-10.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Detroit Lions?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 6, Detroit Lions 44 (LA 6-44 DET) in Week 5, 2010 on 2010-10-10.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 3, Detroit Lions 3; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 3, Detroit Lions 21; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 0, Detroit Lions 7; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 0, Detroit Lions 13; Final: Los Angeles Rams 6, Detroit Lions 44.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions touchdown — S. Logan (Q2 45:00) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (Q2 36:19) Detroit Lions touchdown — B. Pettigrew (Q2 30:17) Detroit Lions touchdown — N. Burleson (Q3 26:02) Detroit Lions touchdown — A. Smith (Q4 7:14) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q1 58:48, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — C. Massey (Q1 45:01, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — C. Massey (Q2 31:41, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q4 11:23, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q4 7:55, 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?
S. Bradford (Los Angeles Rams), 46.0% completion, -16.4% CPOE, -0.51 EPA per dropback, -25.43 total passing EPA. S. Hill (Detroit Lions), 56.8% completion, +2.7% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +10.72 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs Detroit Lions?
S. Hill (Detroit Lions) led the game in total EPA with +10.72 on passing plays. across 37 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.07 EPA): (7:14) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short left intended for 16-D.Amendola INTERCEPTED by 27-A.Smith at LA 42. 27-A.Smith for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -18.6%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
Detroit Lions
Entered 0-4 Now 1-4 W
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