Game story
In Week 1 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-09-09, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Philadelphia Eagles, pulling away with a 20–17 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) paced the passing game, with -1.14 total EPA.
On the individual side, C. Martin (Philadelphia Eagles) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.50 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+28.8% win probability) landed in overtime when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (8:29) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-I.Bruce to PHI 12 for 27 yards (43-D.Moore).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 20 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Martin · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +6.50 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 2 I. Bruce · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +6.32 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
- 3 K. Warner · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +6.26 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 4 T. Holt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +6.24 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 5 E. Conwell · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.98 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 6 N. Brown · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.31 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.16 EPA/play
- 7 T. Pinkston · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.53 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 8 J. Robinson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.66 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Martin — PHI · Receiving
C. Martin posted the highest total EPA (+6.50) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Philadelphia Eagles's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.93 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.89 EPA) came from Philadelphia Eagles: (14:51) 5-D.McNabb FUMBLES (Aborted) at PHI 14, touched at PHI 14, RECOVERED by LA-90-J.Zgonina at PHI 12.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Faulk
- Los Angeles Rams — E. Conwell (K. Warner pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — C. Martin (D. McNabb pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — C. Martin (D. McNabb pass)
Field goals
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins
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 7–3. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the PHI 7 (Q1 59:48) — (14:48) 28-M.Faulk up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 59:09) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the LA 32 (Q1 46:16) — (1:16) 2-D.Akers 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the PHI 2 (Q2 30:29) — (:29) 13-K.Warner pass to 84-E.Conwell for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 30:26) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the PHI 2 (Q3 22:02) — (7:02) 14-J.Wilkins 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl..
The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 14–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q4 10:07); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 10:01) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the LA 8 (Q4 4:04) — (4:04) 5-D.McNabb pass to 38-C.Martin for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 3:59) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..
Overtime: Los Angeles Rams won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the PHI 8 (OT 7:08) — (7:08) 14-J.Wilkins 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (OT 8:29) — (8:29) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-I.Bruce to PHI 12 for 27 yards (43-D.Moore).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 0:07) — (:07) 5-D.McNabb sacked at PHI 47 for -7 yards (91-L.Little).
- Philadelphia Eagles (OT 11:12) — (11:12) 7-S.Landeta punts 34 yards to LA 36, Center-88-M.Bartrum, downed by PHI-58-I.Reese.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 4:04) — (4:04) 5-D.McNabb pass to 38-C.Martin for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (OT 9:34) — (9:34) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-I.Bruce to PHI 29 for 20 yards (43-D.Moore).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 59:51) — (14:51) 5-D.McNabb FUMBLES (Aborted) at PHI 14, touched at PHI 14, RECOVERED by LA-90-J.Zgonina at PHI 12.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 17:21) — (2:21) 13-K.Warner pass intended for 42-J.Hodgins INTERCEPTED by 23-T.Vincent at PHI 2. 23-T.Vincent to PHI 2 for no gain (84-E.Conwell). Kurt Warner pass was tipped by #51 Emmons.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 34:06) — (4:06) 5-D.McNabb pass to 89-C.Lewis to LA 46 for 14 yards (20-K.Herring). FUMBLES (20-K.Herring), RECOVERED by LA-31-A.Archuleta at LA 46. 31-A.Archuleta to PHI 30 for 24 yards (71-J.Mayberry). FUMBL
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 10:07) — (10:07) 5-D.McNabb pass to 38-C.Martin pushed ob at LA 1 for no gain (35-A.Williams). Play Challenged by PHI and REVERSED. 5-D.McNabb pass to 38-C.Martin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Cecil Martin, first car
Quarterback report card
D.McNabb led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 55 dropbacks · 58.2% completion · -0.02 EPA/play · -1.14 total EPA
- K.Warner (Los Angeles Rams) · 47 dropbacks · 59.6% completion · +0.13 EPA/play · +6.26 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Rams | Philadelphia Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.028 | -0.031 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.4% | 47.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.133 | -0.016 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.097 | -0.582 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.031 | -0.028 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.3% | 50.6% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Rams generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Los Angeles Rams: 12 drives, +2.49 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 13 drives, -2.69 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.
- C. Martin (Philadelphia Eagles) 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 TD (+6) — Q1 59:48 · PHI 7 · Score 6-0
(14:48) 28-M.Faulk up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 59:09 · PHI 2 · Score 7-0
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 46:16 · LA 32 · Score 7-3
(1:16) 2-D.Akers 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 30:29 · PHI 2 · Score 13-3
(:29) 13-K.Warner pass to 84-E.Conwell for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 30:26 · PHI 2 · Score 14-3
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 22:02 · PHI 2 · Score 17-3
(7:02) 14-J.Wilkins 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 10:07 · LA 1 · Score 17-9
(10:07) 5-D.McNabb pass to 38-C.Martin pushed ob at LA 1 for no gain (35-A.Williams). Play Challenged by PHI and REVERSED. 5-D.McNabb pass to 38-C.Martin for 1 - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 10:01 · LA 2 · Score 17-10
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 4:04 · LA 8 · Score 17-16
(4:04) 5-D.McNabb pass to 38-C.Martin for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 3:59 · LA 2 · Score 17-17
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — OT 7:08 · PHI 8 · Score 20-17
(7:08) 14-J.Wilkins 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Philadelphia Eagles?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Philadelphia Eagles 20-17 in Week 1, 2001 on 2001-09-09.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Philadelphia Eagles?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 20, Philadelphia Eagles 17 (LA 20-17 PHI) in Week 1, 2001 on 2001-09-09.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 7, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 7, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 3, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 0, Philadelphia Eagles 14; Q5: Los Angeles Rams 3, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Final: Los Angeles Rams 20, Philadelphia Eagles 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — M. Faulk (Q1 59:48) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — E. Conwell (K. Warner pass) (Q2 30:29) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — C. Martin (D. McNabb pass) (Q4 10:07) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — C. Martin (D. McNabb pass) (Q4 4:04) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q1 46:16, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q3 22:02, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (OT 7:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Rams vs Philadelphia Eagles?
D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 58.2% completion, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -1.14 total passing EPA. K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams), 59.6% completion, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +6.26 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs Philadelphia Eagles?
C. Martin (Philadelphia Eagles) led the game in total EPA with +6.50 on receiving plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.89 EPA): (14:51) 5-D.McNabb FUMBLES (Aborted) at PHI 14, touched at PHI 14, RECOVERED by LA-90-J.Zgonina at PHI 12.. The biggest win-probability swing was +28.8%.
Was Los Angeles Rams vs Philadelphia Eagles a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Los Angeles Rams won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Now 1-0 W
Philadelphia Eagles
Now 0-1 L
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