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NFL · Week 13 · December 1, 2002 · 9 min read

Los Angeles Rams vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 2002 Week 13 Recap

Eagles defeat Rams 10–3 in Week 13

T.Holt led Fantasy Impact as Eagles prevailed in a 3–10 Week 13 finish.

Los Angeles Rams 3 5–7
Final 3–10
Philadelphia Eagles 10 9–3 Winner
Winner
Philadelphia Eagles
Final score
3–10
Halftime
Los Angeles Rams 3–10 Philadelphia Eagles
Top passer
Kade Warner
FantasyHQ MVP
T.Holt
Game date
December 1, 2002

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • T.Holt +2.0 Fantasy Impact
  • I.Bruce 1 CAR · 6 YDS +1.0 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Proehl +0.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • D.Staley 3 REC · 22 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Clarence Lewis
    Clarence Lewis 3 REC · 44 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Freeman 2 REC · 26 YDS +0.7 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Los Angeles Rams 10–3 in Week 13 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-12-01, a matchup that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half. The decisive swing (+47.3% win probability) came in the second quarter when Los Angeles Rams swung the momentum.

In Week 13 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-12-01, the Philadelphia Eagles took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 10–3 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 7 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with -31.43 total EPA.

On the individual side, T. Holt (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +2.05 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+47.3% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (1:17) 13-K.Warner scrambles right end to PHI 13 for 1 yard (56-S.Barber).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2T
Los Angeles Rams030003
Philadelphia Eagles7300010

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

  1. 1 T. Holt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  2. 2 D. Staley · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.45 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
  3. 3 C. Lewis · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.38 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
  4. 4 I. Bruce · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +1.01 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
  5. 5 R. Proehl · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +0.95 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  6. 6 A. Freeman · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +0.70 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
  7. 7 E. Conwell · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +0.40 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
  8. 8 E. Conwell · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +0.20 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

T. Holt — LA · Receiving

T. Holt posted the highest total EPA (+2.05) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.17 EPA per play.

The signature play (-8.11 EPA) came from Philadelphia Eagles: Eagles charged a timeout for attending to an injured player #56 - Barber during the last two minutes of the half. Timeout #1 by PHI at 01:00.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Philadelphia Eagles — B. Taylor (Q1 45:17)

Field goals

  • Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q2 35:02)
  • Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins (Q2 30:23)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PHI 81 (Q1 45:17) — (:17) 13-K.Warner pass INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Taylor at LA 23. 21-B.Taylor for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 45:09) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-89-C.Lewis..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the LA 13 (Q2 35:02) — (5:02) 2-D.Akers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-11-T.Hasselbeck.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the PHI 4 (Q2 30:23) — (:23) 14-J.Wilkins 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

  • Los Angeles Rams (Q2 31:17) — (1:17) 13-K.Warner scrambles right end to PHI 13 for 1 yard (56-S.Barber). [WPA +47.3% · EPA -7.63]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 31:00) — Eagles charged a timeout for attending to an injured player #56 - Barber during the last two minutes of the half. Timeout #1 by PHI at 01:00. [WPA +46.4% · EPA -8.11]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q1 53:13) — (8:13) 13-K.Warner sacked at LA 40 for -1 yards (56-S.Barber). FUMBLES (56-S.Barber), touched at LA 40, RECOVERED by PHI-56-S.Barber at LA 30. 56-S.Barber to LA 24 for 6 yards (34-L.Gordon). [WPA -17.4% · EPA -5.69]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q1 45:17) — (:17) 13-K.Warner pass INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Taylor at LA 23. 21-B.Taylor for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -15.6% · EPA -5.71]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 58:05) — (13:05) 14-A.Feeley scrambles up the middle to LA 45 for 4 yards (90-J.Zgonina). FUMBLES (90-J.Zgonina), RECOVERED by LA-98-G.Wistrom at LA 45. 98-G.Wistrom to LA 45 for no gain (90-C.Simon). [WPA -11.4% · EPA -4.50]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 31:00) — Eagles charged a timeout for attending to an injured player #56 - Barber during the last two minutes of the half. Timeout #1 by PHI at 01:00. [WPA +46.4% · EPA -8.11]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q2 31:17) — (1:17) 13-K.Warner scrambles right end to PHI 13 for 1 yard (56-S.Barber). [WPA +47.3% · EPA -7.63]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q1 45:17) — (:17) 13-K.Warner pass INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Taylor at LA 23. 21-B.Taylor for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -15.6% · EPA -5.71]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q1 53:13) — (8:13) 13-K.Warner sacked at LA 40 for -1 yards (56-S.Barber). FUMBLES (56-S.Barber), touched at LA 40, RECOVERED by PHI-56-S.Barber at LA 30. 56-S.Barber to LA 24 for 6 yards (34-L.Gordon). [WPA -17.4% · EPA -5.69]

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) · 54 dropbacks · 37.0% completion · -0.58 EPA/play · -31.43 total EPA
  • A.Feeley (Philadelphia Eagles) · 35 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -0.42 EPA/play · -14.58 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

StatLos Angeles RamsPhiladelphia Eagles
Offensive EPA/play-0.457-0.405
Offensive success rate34.1%33.3%
Pass EPA/play-0.582-0.416
Rush EPA/play-0.307-0.303
Defensive EPA/play+0.405+0.457
Defensive success rate66.7%65.9%

By the numbers

Philadelphia Eagles held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.41 vs -0.46), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

  • Los Angeles Rams: 16 drives, -40.21 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Philadelphia Eagles: 16 drives, -34.04 total EPA, 2 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.
  • One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
  • T. Holt (Los Angeles Rams) 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.

  1. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 45:17 · PHI 81 · Score 0-6
    (:17) 13-K.Warner pass INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Taylor at LA 23. 21-B.Taylor for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 45:09 · LA 2 · Score 0-7
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-89-C.Lewis.
  3. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 35:02 · LA 13 · Score 0-10
    (5:02) 2-D.Akers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-11-T.Hasselbeck.
  4. Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 30:23 · PHI 4 · Score 3-10
    (:23) 14-J.Wilkins 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-87-R.Proehl.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Philadelphia Eagles?

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Los Angeles Rams 10-3 in Week 13, 2002 on 2002-12-01.

What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Philadelphia Eagles?

The final score was Los Angeles Rams 3, Philadelphia Eagles 10 (LA 3-10 PHI) in Week 13, 2002 on 2002-12-01.

What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Q1: Los Angeles Rams 0, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 3, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Final: Los Angeles Rams 3, Philadelphia Eagles 10.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — B. Taylor (Q1 45:17) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q2 35:02, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q2 30:23, 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?

K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams), 37.0% completion, -0.58 EPA per dropback, -31.43 total passing EPA. A. Feeley (Philadelphia Eagles), 40.0% completion, -0.42 EPA per dropback, -14.58 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs Philadelphia Eagles?

T. Holt (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +2.05 on receiving plays. across 12 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.11 EPA): Eagles charged a timeout for attending to an injured player #56 - Barber during the last two minutes of the half. Timeout #1 by PHI at 01:00.. The biggest win-probability swing was +47.3%.

Was Los Angeles Rams vs Philadelphia Eagles a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Philadelphia Eagles won 10-3 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 5-6 Now 5-7 L

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 8-3 Now 9-3 W