Eagles 44–6 Lions: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 8, 2021

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs Detroit Lions?

J. Goff (Detroit Lions), 58.1% completion, +7.9% CPOE, -0.51 EPA per dropback, -21.78 total passing EPA. J. Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles), 50.0% completion, -1.6% CPOE, +0.48 EPA per dropback, +8.72 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Philadelphia Eagles vs Detroit Lions?

J. Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.72 total EPA on Passing plays. across 18 snaps. Their top snap (+3.29 EPA): (14:07) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts scrambles up the middle to PHI 28 for 20 yards (25-W.Harris)..

Quick answer

Winner: Philadelphia Eagles
Final score: Philadelphia Eagles 44–6 Detroit Lions
Halftime: Philadelphia Eagles 17–0 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jalen Hurts
Top passer: Jared Goff
Biggest EPA play: (1:20) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 32-D.Swift to DET 33 for 8 yards (29-A.Madd…
Game date: 2021-10-31

Game summary

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Detroit Lions 44–6 on 2021-10-31. Jalen Hurts posted a game-high +8.72 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Philadelphia Eagles	7	10	21	6	0	44
Detroit Lions	0	0	0	6	0	6

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

PHIPhiladelphia Eagles

PHI 8

DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 3:14TD
Ben Scott
Points+6
Yard line
DET 1
Score
6-0
(3:14) (Shotgun) 35-B.Scott right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 3:11XP
Jordan Elliott
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
7-0
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 12:55FG
Jordan Elliott
Points+3
Yard line
DET 25
Score
10-0
(12:55) 4-J.Elliott 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 2:55TD
Jarveon Howard
Points+6
Yard line
DET 4
Score
16-0
(2:55) (Shotgun) 24-J.Howard up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 2:51XP
Jordan Elliott
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
17-0
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 9:07TD
Ben Scott
Points+6
Yard line
DET 3
Score
23-0
(9:07) (Shotgun) 35-B.Scott up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-34-A.Anzalone, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 9:02XP
Jordan Elliott
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
24-0
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 1:24TD
Jarveon Howard
Points+6
Yard line
DET 2
Score
30-0
(1:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 24-J.Howard left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 1:20XP
Jordan Elliott
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
31-0
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 1:20TD
D'Andre Swift
Points+6
Yard line
PHI 75
Score
37-0
(1:20) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 32-D.Swift to DET 33 for 8 yards (29-A.Maddox) [90-R.Kerrigan]. FUMBLES (29-A.Maddox), RECOVERED by PHI-2-D.Slay at DET 33. 2-D.Slay for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 1:09XP
Jordan Elliott
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
38-0
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 9:57FG
Jordan Elliott
Points+3
Yard line
DET 8
Score
41-0
(9:57) 4-J.Elliott 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 7:20TD
Jordan Jefferson
Points+6
Yard line
PHI 8
Score
41-6
(7:20) 28-J.Jefferson up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 1:54FG
Jordan Elliott
Points+3
Yard line
DET 23
Score
44-6
(1:54) 4-J.Elliott 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jalen Hurts · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +8.72 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
2Jarveon Howard · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +4.70 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
3T.J. Hockenson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.75 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
4Ben Scott · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +3.39 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
5Godwin Igwebuike · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
6Dallas Goedert · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
7Jalen Hurts · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +2.04 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
8Jalen Reagor · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +1.97 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Jalen Hurts — PHI · Passing

Jalen Hurts posted the highest total EPA (+8.72) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 18 counted snaps, they averaged +0.48 EPA per play.

Jalen Hurts's top snap (+3.29 EPA): (14:07) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts scrambles up the middle to PHI 28 for 20 yards (25-W.Harris).

Biggest single play (-8.66 EPA): Jared Goff — (1:20) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 32-D.Swift to DET 33 for 8 yards (29-A.Maddox) [90-R.Kerrigan]. FUMBLES (29-A.Maddox), RECOVERED by PHI-2-D.Slay at DET 33. 2-D.Slay for 33 yards, TOUCHD

Quarterback report card

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

Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) · 43 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · +7.9% CPOE · -0.51 EPA/play · -21.78 total EPA
Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) · 18 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -1.6% CPOE · +0.48 EPA/play · +8.72 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Philadelphia Eagles	Detroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play	+0.265	-0.371
Offensive success rate	57.0%	33.8%
Pass EPA/play	+0.402	-0.497
Rush EPA/play	+0.176	-0.156
Defensive EPA/play	+0.371	-0.265
Defensive success rate	66.2%	43.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Philadelphia Eagles generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.27 vs -0.37), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Philadelphia Eagles: +0.27 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
Detroit Lions: -0.37 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)

Detroit Lions: 10 drives, -28.57 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Philadelphia Eagles: 10 drives, +20.91 total EPA, 7 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Philadelphia Eagles — Ben Scott (Q1 3:14)
Philadelphia Eagles — Jarveon Howard (Q2 2:55)
Philadelphia Eagles — Ben Scott (Q3 9:07)
Philadelphia Eagles — Jarveon Howard (Q3 1:24)
Philadelphia Eagles — D'Andre Swift (Jared Goff pass) (Q3 1:20)
Detroit Lions — Jordan Jefferson (Q4 7:20)

Field goals

Philadelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q2 12:55)
Philadelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q4 9:57)
Philadelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q4 1:54)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q1 3:14) — (3:14) (Shotgun) 35-B.Scott right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q1 3:11) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs..

The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the DET 25 (Q2 12:55) — (12:55) 4-J.Elliott 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DET 4 (Q2 2:55) — (2:55) (Shotgun) 24-J.Howard up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 2:51) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 21–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DET 3 (Q3 9:07) — (9:07) (Shotgun) 35-B.Scott up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-34-A.Anzalone, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 9:02) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q3 1:24) — (1:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 24-J.Howard left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 1:20) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PHI 75 (Q3 1:20); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 1:09) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 6–6. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the DET 8 (Q4 9:57) — (9:57) 4-J.Elliott 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the PHI 8 (Q4 7:20) — (7:20) 28-J.Jefferson up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the DET 23 (Q4 1:54) — (1:54) 4-J.Elliott 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Detroit Lions (Q1 8:41) — (8:41) 4-A.Seibert 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. [WPA -8.1% · EPA -3.45]
Detroit Lions (Q1 11:55) — (11:55) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 88-T.Hockenson to PHI 38 for 7 yards (57-T.Edwards). [WPA +5.0% · EPA +0.23]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 7:22) — (7:22) 18-J.Reagor right end to DET 38 for 11 yards (31-D.Marlowe). [WPA +4.9% · EPA +0.75]
Detroit Lions (Q1 13:06) — (13:06) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass incomplete short right to 88-T.Hockenson (22-M.Epps). [WPA -4.7% · EPA -1.75]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 12:13) — (12:13) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass incomplete deep right to 18-J.Reagor. [WPA -4.5% · EPA -1.37]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Detroit Lions (Q3 1:20) — (1:20) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 32-D.Swift to DET 33 for 8 yards (29-A.Maddox) [90-R.Kerrigan]. FUMBLES (29-A.Maddox), RECOVERED by PHI-2-D.Slay at DET 33. 2-D.Slay for 33 yards, TOUCHD [WPA -0.0% · EPA -8.66]
Detroit Lions (Q1 8:41) — (8:41) 4-A.Seibert 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. [WPA -8.1% · EPA -3.45]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 14:07) — (14:07) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts scrambles up the middle to PHI 28 for 20 yards (25-W.Harris). [WPA +4.1% · EPA +3.29]
Detroit Lions (Q4 14:20) — (14:20) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass incomplete short middle to 14-A.St. Brown (23-R.McLeod) [97-J.Hargrave]. [WPA +0.0% · EPA -3.15]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 3:14 · DET 1 · Score 6-0
(3:14) (Shotgun) 35-B.Scott right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 3:11 · DET 15 · Score 7-0
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 12:55 · DET 25 · Score 10-0
(12:55) 4-J.Elliott 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 2:55 · DET 4 · Score 16-0
(2:55) (Shotgun) 24-J.Howard up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 2:51 · DET 15 · Score 17-0
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 9:07 · DET 3 · Score 23-0
(9:07) (Shotgun) 35-B.Scott up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-34-A.Anzalone, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 9:02 · DET 15 · Score 24-0
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 1:24 · DET 2 · Score 30-0
(1:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 24-J.Howard left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 1:20 · DET 15 · Score 31-0
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 1:20 · PHI 75 · Score 37-0
(1:20) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 32-D.Swift to DET 33 for 8 yards (29-A.Maddox) [90-R.Kerrigan]. FUMBLES (29-A.Maddox), RECOVERED by PHI-2-D.Slay at DET 33. 2-D.Slay for 33 yards, TOUCHD
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 1:09 · DET 15 · Score 38-0
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 9:57 · DET 8 · Score 41-0
(9:57) 4-J.Elliott 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 7:20 · PHI 8 · Score 41-6
(7:20) 28-J.Jefferson up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 1:54 · DET 23 · Score 44-6
(1:54) 4-J.Elliott 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Jared Goff (DET) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Detroit Lions on 2021-10-31?

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Detroit Lions 44-6 in Week 8, 2021.

What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Detroit Lions?

Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Detroit Lions 0; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 10, Detroit Lions 0; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 21, Detroit Lions 0; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 6, Detroit Lions 6; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 44, Detroit Lions 6.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Detroit Lions?

Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — B. Scott (Q1 3:14) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Howard (Q2 2:55) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — B. Scott (Q3 9:07) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Howard (Q3 1:24) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Swift (J. Goff pass) (Q3 1:20) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Jefferson (Q4 7:20) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q2 12:55, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q4 9:57, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q4 1:54, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs Detroit Lions?

Jared Goff (Detroit Lions), 58.1% completion, +7.9% CPOE, -0.51 EPA per dropback, -21.78 total passing EPA. Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles), 50.0% completion, -1.6% CPOE, +0.48 EPA per dropback, +8.72 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Philadelphia Eagles vs Detroit Lions?

Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.72 total EPA on Passing plays. across 18 snaps. Their top snap (+3.29 EPA): (14:07) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts scrambles up the middle to PHI 28 for 20 yards (25-W.Harris)..

Season records after this game

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 2-5 Now 3-5 W

Detroit Lions

Entered 0-7 Now 0-8 L

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