Eagles 17–16 Rams: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 15, 2005

Quick answer

Winner: Philadelphia Eagles
Final score: Philadelphia Eagles 17–16 LA
Halftime: Philadelphia Eagles 7–13 LA at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: G. Lewis
Top passer: M. McMahon
Biggest EPA play: (7:45) 23-R.Moats left guard for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2005-12-18

Game summary

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the LA 17–16 on 2005-12-18, overcoming LA's 13–7 halftime lead. G. Lewis posted a game-high +3.42 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Philadelphia Eagles	7	0	3	7	0	17
LA	3	10	3	0	0	16

Scoring Map

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

PHIPhiladelphia Eagles

LA 59

+3PHI 35

+3PHI 10

+3LA 13

LALA

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LALA
Q1 8:57FG
Jordan Wilkins
Points+3
Yard line
PHI 8
Score
0-3
(8:57) 14-J.Wilkins 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 7:45TD
RMR. Moats
Points+6
Yard line
LA 59
Score
6-3
(7:45) 23-R.Moats left guard for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 7:34XP
DAD. Akers
Points+1
Yard line
LA 2
Score
7-3
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
LALA
Q2 11:06TD
THT. Holt
Points+6
Yard line
PHI 5
Score
7-9
(11:06) 12-R.Fitzpatrick pass to 81-T.Holt for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LALA
Q2 11:00XP
Jordan Wilkins
Points+1
Yard line
PHI 2
Score
7-10
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
LALA
Q2 6:19FG
Jordan Wilkins
Points+3
Yard line
PHI 35
Score
7-13
(6:19) 14-J.Wilkins 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
LALA
Q3 8:33FG
Jordan Wilkins
Points+3
Yard line
PHI 10
Score
7-16
(8:33) 14-J.Wilkins 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 3:15FG
DAD. Akers
Points+3
Yard line
LA 13
Score
10-16
(3:15) 2-D.Akers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 15:00TD
MBM. Bartrum
Points+6
Yard line
LA 3
Score
16-16
(15:00) 4-M.McMahon pass to 88-M.Bartrum for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 14:52XP
DAD. Akers
Points+1
Yard line
LA 2
Score
17-16
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1G. Lewis · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.42 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
2S. McDonald · LA · Receiving · +2.79 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
3B. McMullen · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.58 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
4M. Bartrum · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.13 EPA/play
5Ronnie Brown · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.09 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
6T. Holt · LA · Receiving · +0.87 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
7Lecitus Smith · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +0.70 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
8I. Bruce · LA · Receiving · +0.66 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.33 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

G. Lewis — PHI · Receiving

G. Lewis posted the highest total EPA (+3.42) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +0.85 EPA per play.

G. Lewis's top snap (-2.20 EPA): (10:12) 4-M.McMahon pass intended for 83-G.Lewis INTERCEPTED by 25-M.Furrey at LA 3. 25-M.Furrey to LA 9 for 6 yards (82-L.Smith).

Biggest single play (+5.58 EPA): R. Moats — (7:45) 23-R.Moats left guard for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

M. McMahon led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

M. McMahon (Philadelphia Eagles) · 37 dropbacks · 40.5% completion · -0.31 EPA/play · -11.34 total EPA
R. Fitzpatrick (LA) · 28 dropbacks · 35.7% completion · -0.31 EPA/play · -8.76 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Philadelphia Eagles	LA
Offensive EPA/play	-0.183	-0.196
Offensive success rate	38.6%	35.4%
Pass EPA/play	-0.307	-0.222
Rush EPA/play	-0.180	-0.235
Defensive EPA/play	+0.196	+0.183
Defensive success rate	64.6%	61.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Philadelphia Eagles -0.18, LA -0.20) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Philadelphia Eagles: -0.18 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
LA: -0.20 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)

LA: 14 drives, -19.38 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Philadelphia Eagles: 15 drives, -15.22 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Philadelphia Eagles — R. Moats (Q1 7:45)
LA — T. Holt (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q2 11:06)
Philadelphia Eagles — M. Bartrum (M. McMahon pass) (Q4 15:00)

Field goals

LA — Jordan Wilkins (Q1 8:57)
LA — Jordan Wilkins (Q2 6:19)
LA — Jordan Wilkins (Q3 8:33)
Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q3 3:15)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–3. LA connected on a field goal from the PHI 8 (Q1 8:57) — (8:57) 14-J.Wilkins 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the LA 59 (Q1 7:45) — (7:45) 23-R.Moats left guard for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 7:34) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..

The second quarter: LA won the period 10–0. LA found the end zone from the PHI 5 (Q2 11:06) — (11:06) 12-R.Fitzpatrick pass to 81-T.Holt for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 11:00) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; LA connected on a field goal from the PHI 35 (Q2 6:19) — (6:19) 14-J.Wilkins 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. LA connected on a field goal from the PHI 10 (Q3 8:33) — (8:33) 14-J.Wilkins 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the LA 13 (Q3 3:15) — (3:15) 2-D.Akers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..

The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the LA 3 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 4-M.McMahon pass to 88-M.Bartrum for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 14:52) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

LA (Q4 0:57) — (:57) (Shotgun) 11-J.Martin pass incomplete to 84-S.McDonald. [WPA -26.8% · EPA -1.46]
LA (Q4 3:17) — (3:17) 28-M.Faulk left tackle to PHI 39 for -2 yards (55-D.Jones). [WPA -23.3% · EPA -2.35]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 7:45) — (7:45) 23-R.Moats left guard for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.6% · EPA +5.58]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 11:20) — (11:20) 4-M.McMahon pass intended for 86-R.Brown INTERCEPTED by 50-P.Tinoisamoa at PHI 25. 50-P.Tinoisamoa to PHI 5 for 20 yards (41-S.Spach).PHI-79-T.Herremans was injured during the play. [WPA -15.5% · EPA -3.91]
LA (Q4 1:12) — (1:12) 33-A.Harris right tackle to PHI 46 for 4 yards. PENALTY on LA-67-A.McCollum, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at 50 - No Play. [WPA -14.7% · EPA -0.78]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 7:45) — (7:45) 23-R.Moats left guard for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.6% · EPA +5.58]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 11:20) — (11:20) 4-M.McMahon pass intended for 86-R.Brown INTERCEPTED by 50-P.Tinoisamoa at PHI 25. 50-P.Tinoisamoa to PHI 5 for 20 yards (41-S.Spach).PHI-79-T.Herremans was injured during the play. [WPA -15.5% · EPA -3.91]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 11:21) — (11:21) 4-M.McMahon pass to 25-L.Gordon to PHI 34 for 5 yards (32-R.Bartell). FUMBLES (32-R.Bartell), RECOVERED by LA-91-L.Little at PHI 37. 91-L.Little to PHI 37 for no gain (82-L.Smith). Play Challe [WPA -7.6% · EPA -3.74]
LA (Q3 3:00) — (3:00) 12-R.Fitzpatrick pass intended for 86-B.Manumaleuna INTERCEPTED by 20-B.Dawkins at PHI 48. 20-B.Dawkins to LA 28 for 24 yards (70-A.Barron). [WPA -11.5% · EPA -3.62]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

LA FG (+3) — Q1 8:57 · PHI 8 · Score 0-3
(8:57) 14-J.Wilkins 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 7:45 · LA 59 · Score 6-3
(7:45) 23-R.Moats left guard for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 7:34 · LA 2 · Score 7-3
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
LA TD (+6) — Q2 11:06 · PHI 5 · Score 7-9
(11:06) 12-R.Fitzpatrick pass to 81-T.Holt for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LA XP (+1) — Q2 11:00 · PHI 2 · Score 7-10
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
LA FG (+3) — Q2 6:19 · PHI 35 · Score 7-13
(6:19) 14-J.Wilkins 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
LA FG (+3) — Q3 8:33 · PHI 10 · Score 7-16
(8:33) 14-J.Wilkins 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 3:15 · LA 13 · Score 10-16
(3:15) 2-D.Akers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · LA 3 · Score 16-16
(15:00) 4-M.McMahon pass to 88-M.Bartrum for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 14:52 · LA 2 · Score 17-16
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.

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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
G. Lewis (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs LA on 2005-12-18?

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the LA 17-16 in Week 15, 2005.

What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs LA?

Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 7, LA 3; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 0, LA 10; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 3, LA 3; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 7, LA 0; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 17, LA 16.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs LA?

Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — R. Moats (Q1 7:45) LA touchdown — T. Holt (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q2 11:06) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — M. Bartrum (M. McMahon pass) (Q4 15:00) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q1 8:57, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q2 6:19, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q3 8:33, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q3 3:15, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs LA?

M. McMahon (Philadelphia Eagles), 40.5% completion, -0.31 EPA per dropback, -11.34 total passing EPA. R. Fitzpatrick (LA), 35.7% completion, -0.31 EPA per dropback, -8.76 total passing EPA.

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

G. Lewis (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.42 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (-2.20 EPA): (10:12) 4-M.McMahon pass intended for 83-G.Lewis INTERCEPTED by 25-M.Furrey at LA 3. 25-M.Furrey to LA 9 for 6 yards (82-L.Smith)..

Was Philadelphia Eagles vs LA a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. Philadelphia Eagles won 17-16 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 5-8 Now 6-8 W

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 5-8 Now 5-9 L

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