Philadelphia Eagles vs. Detroit Lions: 2010 Week 2 Recap

Game story

In Week 2 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-09-19, the Philadelphia Eagles took care of business against the Detroit Lions, pulling away with a 35–32 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

S. Hill (Detroit Lions) paced the passing game, with +5.62 total EPA, and -11.7% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, J. Best (Detroit Lions) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.51 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-25.9% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Philadelphia Eagles changed the game: 4-J.Hanson kicks onside 13 yards from DET 30 to DET 43. RECOVERED by DET-25-R.Phillips.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

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

1. 1 J. Best · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +9.51 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
2. 2 D. Jackson · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +8.96 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
3. 3 M. Vick · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +8.79 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
4. 4 B. Pettigrew · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +7.60 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
5. 5 L. McCoy · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +7.21 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
6. 6 S. Hill · Detroit Lions · Passing · +5.62 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
7. 7 J. Maclin · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
8. 8 S. Hill · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +1.84 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

• Philadelphia Eagles — D. Jackson (M. Vick pass) (Q1 53:49)
• Detroit Lions — J. Best (Q1 50:45)
• Detroit Lions — J. Best (Q2 38:30)
• Philadelphia Eagles — L. McCoy (Q2 33:58)
• Philadelphia Eagles — J. Maclin (M. Vick pass) (Q2 30:18)
• Philadelphia Eagles — L. McCoy (Q3 20:59)
• Philadelphia Eagles — L. McCoy (Q4 6:27)
• Detroit Lions — J. Best (Q4 4:15)
• Detroit Lions — C. Johnson (Q4 1:55)

Field goals

• Detroit Lions — J. Hanson (Q2 42:33)

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 7–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DET 45 (Q1 53:49) — (8:49) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 10-D.Jackson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 53:39) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the PHI 14 (Q1 50:45) — (5:45) (Shotgun) 44-J.Best up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 50:39) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..

The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 14–10. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the PHI 31 (Q2 42:33) — (12:33) 4-J.Hanson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the PHI 75 (Q2 38:30) — (8:30) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short right to 44-J.Best for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 38:16) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DET 14 (Q2 33:58) — (3:58) (Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 33:53) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DET 9 (Q2 30:18) — (:18) 7-M.Vick pass short right to 18-J.Maclin for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-C.Williams].; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 30:13) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DET 4 (Q3 20:59) — (5:59) 25-L.McCoy up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-27-A.Smith was injured during the play. His return is Probable.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 20:54) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 15–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DET 46 (Q4 6:27) — (6:27) (Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy up the middle for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 6:17) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the PHI 2 (Q4 4:15) — (4:15) (No Huddle) 44-J.Best left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 4:13) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the PHI 19 (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions registered a safety from the PHI 2 (Q4 1:50) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 14-Sh.Hill pass to 81-C.Johnson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

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

• Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 1:50) — 4-J.Hanson kicks onside 13 yards from DET 30 to DET 43. RECOVERED by DET-25-R.Phillips. [WPA -25.9% · EPA -2.19]
• Detroit Lions (Q4 1:32) — (1:32) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass incomplete short middle to 85-T.Scheffler (21-J.Hanson). [WPA -19.6% · EPA -2.43]
• Detroit Lions (Q2 38:30) — (8:30) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short right to 44-J.Best for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.5% · EPA +6.52]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 24:21) — (9:21) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass deep right to 10-D.Jackson ran ob at DET 40 for 29 yards (39-C.Brown). [WPA +14.6% · EPA +3.74]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 53:49) — (8:49) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 10-D.Jackson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.3% · EPA +4.26]

Impact plays

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

• Detroit Lions (Q2 38:30) — (8:30) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short right to 44-J.Best for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.5% · EPA +6.52]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 6:27) — (6:27) (Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy up the middle for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.2% · EPA +4.30]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 53:49) — (8:49) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 10-D.Jackson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.3% · EPA +4.26]
• Detroit Lions (Q1 56:15) — (11:15) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass deep middle intended for 85-T.Scheffler INTERCEPTED by 29-N.Allen at PHI -5. Touchback. [WPA -10.0% · EPA -3.96]

Quarterback report card

S.Hill led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• S.Hill (Detroit Lions) · 51 dropbacks · 49.0% completion · -11.7% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +5.62 total EPA
• M.Vick (Philadelphia Eagles) · 43 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · +3.5% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +8.79 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Philadelphia Eagles generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs +0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Detroit Lions: 14 drives, +5.29 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
• Philadelphia Eagles: 14 drives, +10.56 total EPA, 5 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.
• J. Best (Detroit Lions) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• S. Hill (DET) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
• M. Vick (PHI) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 53:49 · DET 45 · Score 6-0
   (8:49) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 10-D.Jackson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 53:39 · DET 2 · Score 7-0
   2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
3. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 50:45 · PHI 14 · Score 7-6
   (5:45) (Shotgun) 44-J.Best up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 50:39 · PHI 2 · Score 7-7
   4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
5. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 42:33 · PHI 31 · Score 7-10
   (12:33) 4-J.Hanson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
6. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 38:30 · PHI 75 · Score 7-16
   (8:30) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short right to 44-J.Best for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 38:16 · PHI 2 · Score 7-17
   4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
8. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 33:58 · DET 14 · Score 13-17
   (3:58) (Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 33:53 · DET 2 · Score 14-17
   2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
10. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 30:18 · DET 9 · Score 20-17
    (:18) 7-M.Vick pass short right to 18-J.Maclin for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-C.Williams].
11. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 30:13 · DET 2 · Score 21-17
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
12. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 20:59 · DET 4 · Score 27-17
    (5:59) 25-L.McCoy up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-27-A.Smith was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
13. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 20:54 · DET 2 · Score 28-17
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
14. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 6:27 · DET 46 · Score 34-17
    (6:27) (Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy up the middle for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
15. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 6:17 · DET 2 · Score 35-17
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
16. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 4:15 · PHI 2 · Score 35-23
    (4:15) (No Huddle) 44-J.Best left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 4:13 · PHI 2 · Score 35-24
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
18. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 1:55 · PHI 19 · Score 35-30
    (1:55) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
19. Detroit Lions Safety (+2) — Q4 1:50 · PHI 2 · Score 35-32
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 14-Sh.Hill pass to 81-C.Johnson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.