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NFL · Week 15 · December 16, 2018 · 12 min read

Philadelphia Eagles vs. Los Angeles Rams: 2018 Week 15 Recap

Eagles defeat Rams 30–23 in Week 15

A.Jeffery led Fantasy Impact as Eagles prevailed in a 30–23 Week 15 finish.

Philadelphia Eagles 30 7–7 Winner
Final 30–23
Los Angeles Rams 23 11–3
Winner
Philadelphia Eagles
Final score
30–23
Halftime
Tied 13–13 at halftime
Top passer
Jared Goff
FantasyHQ MVP
A.Jeffery
Game date
December 16, 2018

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • A.Jeffery 8 REC · 160 YDS +11.6 Fantasy Impact
  • N.Foles 24/32 · 272 YDS +7.2 Fantasy Impact
  • W.Smallwood 11 CAR · 48 YDS · 2 TD +2.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • Robert Woods
    Robert Woods 7 REC · 74 YDS +3.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Brandin Cooks
    Brandin Cooks 6 REC · 59 YDS +2.6 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Gurley 10 REC · 76 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Philadelphia Eagles
Final score
Philadelphia Eagles 30–23 LA
Halftime
Tied 13–13 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
A. Jeffery
Top passer
Jared Goff
Biggest EPA play
(2:21) 16-J.Goff to LA 29 for -5 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at LA 28. 16-J.Goff sacked a…
Game date
2018-12-16

Game summary

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the LA 30–23 on 2018-12-16. A. Jeffery posted a game-high +11.55 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Philadelphia Eagles310170030
LA76010023

Scoring Map

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

PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
LALA

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 8:41FG
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 33
    Score
    3-0

    (8:41) 4-J.Elliott 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.

  2. LALA
    Q1 1:21TD
    TGT. Gurley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 5
    Score
    3-6

    (1:21) 30-T.Gurley left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. LALA
    Q1 1:16XP
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 15
    Score
    3-7

    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  4. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 12:05FG
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 16
    Score
    6-7

    (12:05) 4-J.Elliott 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.

  5. LALA
    Q2 4:41FG
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 23
    Score
    6-10

    (4:41) 4-G.Zuerlein 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  6. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 1:12TD
    Jamal Adams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 6
    Score
    12-10

    (1:12) (Shotgun) 33-J.Adams up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 1:07XP
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 15
    Score
    13-10

    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.

  8. LALA
    Q2 0:04FG
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 18
    Score
    13-13

    (:04) 4-G.Zuerlein 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  9. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 10:34TD
    WSW. Smallwood

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 9
    Score
    19-13

    (10:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 28-W.Smallwood up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 10:28XP
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 15
    Score
    20-13

    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.

  11. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 3:17FG
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 22
    Score
    23-13

    (3:17) 4-J.Elliott 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.

  12. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 1:39TD
    WSW. Smallwood

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 4
    Score
    29-13

    (1:39) (Shotgun) 28-W.Smallwood up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 1:34XP
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 15
    Score
    30-13

    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.

  14. LALA
    Q4 9:28FG
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 19
    Score
    30-16

    (9:28) 4-G.Zuerlein 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  15. LALA
    Q4 4:10TD
    TGT. Gurley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 1
    Score
    30-22

    (4:10) 30-T.Gurley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  16. LALA
    Q4 4:06XP
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 15
    Score
    30-23

    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1A. Jeffery · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +11.55 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
  2. 2N. Foles · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +7.19 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
  3. 3Robert WoodsRobert Woods · LA · Receiving · +3.34 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
  4. 4Brandin CooksBrandin Cooks · LA · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  5. 5W. Smallwood · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +2.60 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
  6. 6T. Gurley · LA · Receiving · +2.24 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  7. 7W. Smallwood · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.18 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
  8. 8Dallas GoedertDallas Goedert · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.90 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.95 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

A. Jeffery — PHI · Receiving

A. Jeffery posted the highest total EPA (+11.55) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.44 EPA per play.

A. Jeffery's top snap (+3.23 EPA): (11:14) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep middle to 17-A.Jeffery to LA 9 for 50 yards (20-L.Joyner) [93-N.Suh].

Biggest single play (-6.67 EPA): Jared Goff — (2:21) 16-J.Goff to LA 29 for -5 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at LA 28. 16-J.Goff sacked at LA 28 for -6 yards (54-K.Grugier-Hill). FUMBLES (54-K.Grugier-Hill) [54-K.Grugier-Hill], RECOVERED by PHI-24

Quarterback report card

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

  • Jared GoffJared Goff (LA) · 59 dropbacks · 59.3% completion · +2.1% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -4.49 total EPA
  • N. Foles (Philadelphia Eagles) · 32 dropbacks · 75.0% completion · +9.9% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +7.19 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPhiladelphia EaglesLA
Offensive EPA/play+0.071-0.066
Offensive success rate41.0%48.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.225-0.124
Rush EPA/play-0.124-0.018
Defensive EPA/play+0.066-0.071
Defensive success rate51.6%59.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Philadelphia Eagles generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Philadelphia Eagles: +0.07 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • LA: -0.07 EPA/play (35th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • LA: 12 drives, -6.13 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Philadelphia Eagles: 12 drives, +5.91 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • LA — T. Gurley (Q1 1:21)
  • Jamal AdamsPhiladelphia Eagles — Jamal Adams (Q2 1:12)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — W. Smallwood (Q3 10:34)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — W. Smallwood (Q3 1:39)
  • LA — T. Gurley (Q4 4:10)

Field goals

  • Jordan ElliottPhiladelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q1 8:41)
  • Jordan ElliottPhiladelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q2 12:05)
  • Greg ZuerleinLA — Greg Zuerlein (Q2 4:41)
  • Greg ZuerleinLA — Greg Zuerlein (Q2 0:04)
  • Jordan ElliottPhiladelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q3 3:17)
  • Greg ZuerleinLA — Greg Zuerlein (Q4 9:28)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: LA won the period 7–3. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the LA 33 (Q1 8:41) — (8:41) 4-J.Elliott 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.; LA found the end zone from the PHI 5 (Q1 1:21) — (1:21) 30-T.Gurley left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q1 1:16) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–6. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the LA 16 (Q2 12:05) — (12:05) 4-J.Elliott 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.; LA connected on a field goal from the PHI 23 (Q2 4:41) — (4:41) 4-G.Zuerlein 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the LA 6 (Q2 1:12) — (1:12) (Shotgun) 33-J.Adams up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 1:07) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.; LA connected on a field goal from the PHI 18 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 4-G.Zuerlein 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 17–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the LA 9 (Q3 10:34) — (10:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 28-W.Smallwood up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q3 10:28) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the LA 22 (Q3 3:17) — (3:17) 4-J.Elliott 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the LA 4 (Q3 1:39) — (1:39) (Shotgun) 28-W.Smallwood up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q3 1:34) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston..

The fourth quarter: LA won the period 10–0. LA connected on a field goal from the PHI 19 (Q4 9:28) — (9:28) 4-G.Zuerlein 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; LA found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q4 4:10) — (4:10) 30-T.Gurley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q4 4:06) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • LA (Q2 11:20) — (11:20) (No Huddle) 16-J.Goff pass short right intended for 83-J.Reynolds INTERCEPTED by 29-A.Maddox at PHI 42. 29-A.Maddox to PHI 42 for no gain (83-J.Reynolds). [WPA -14.1% · EPA -4.43]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 2:09) — (2:09) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep right to 17-A.Jeffery to LA 24 for 36 yards (43-J.Johnson). [WPA +13.8% · EPA +2.95]
  • LA (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass incomplete deep right to 83-J.Reynolds. [WPA -13.8% · EPA -2.15]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 11:14) — (11:14) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep middle to 17-A.Jeffery to LA 9 for 50 yards (20-L.Joyner) [93-N.Suh]. [WPA +13.5% · EPA +3.23]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 9:38) — (9:38) (Shotgun) 33-J.Adams up the middle to LA 49 for no gain (58-C.Littleton; 43-J.Johnson). [WPA -12.2% · EPA -3.16]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • LA (Q3 2:21) — (2:21) 16-J.Goff to LA 29 for -5 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at LA 28. 16-J.Goff sacked at LA 28 for -6 yards (54-K.Grugier-Hill). FUMBLES (54-K.Grugier-Hill) [54-K.Grugier-Hill], RECOVERED by PHI-24 [WPA -9.6% · EPA -6.67]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 14:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short right intended for 86-Z.Ertz INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Talib at LA 5. 21-A.Talib to LA 35 for 30 yards (43-D.Sproles). [WPA -1.9% · EPA -6.46]
  • LA (Q2 11:20) — (11:20) (No Huddle) 16-J.Goff pass short right intended for 83-J.Reynolds INTERCEPTED by 29-A.Maddox at PHI 42. 29-A.Maddox to PHI 42 for no gain (83-J.Reynolds). [WPA -14.1% · EPA -4.43]
  • LA (Q4 4:19) — (4:19) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep middle to 83-J.Reynolds for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pas [WPA +4.2% · EPA +4.00]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 8:41 · LA 33 · Score 3-0
    (8:41) 4-J.Elliott 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
  2. LA TD (+6) — Q1 1:21 · PHI 5 · Score 3-6
    (1:21) 30-T.Gurley left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. LA XP (+1) — Q1 1:16 · PHI 15 · Score 3-7
    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  4. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 12:05 · LA 16 · Score 6-7
    (12:05) 4-J.Elliott 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
  5. LA FG (+3) — Q2 4:41 · PHI 23 · Score 6-10
    (4:41) 4-G.Zuerlein 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  6. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 1:12 · LA 6 · Score 12-10
    (1:12) (Shotgun) 33-J.Adams up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 1:07 · LA 15 · Score 13-10
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
  8. LA FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · PHI 18 · Score 13-13
    (:04) 4-G.Zuerlein 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  9. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 10:34 · LA 9 · Score 19-13
    (10:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 28-W.Smallwood up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 10:28 · LA 15 · Score 20-13
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
  11. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 3:17 · LA 22 · Score 23-13
    (3:17) 4-J.Elliott 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
  12. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 1:39 · LA 4 · Score 29-13
    (1:39) (Shotgun) 28-W.Smallwood up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 1:34 · LA 15 · Score 30-13
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
  14. LA FG (+3) — Q4 9:28 · PHI 19 · Score 30-16
    (9:28) 4-G.Zuerlein 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  15. LA TD (+6) — Q4 4:10 · PHI 1 · Score 30-22
    (4:10) 30-T.Gurley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. LA XP (+1) — Q4 4:06 · PHI 15 · Score 30-23
    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

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.
  • A. Jeffery (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • N. Foles (PHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs LA on 2018-12-16?

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the LA 30-23 in Week 15, 2018.

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

Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 3, LA 7; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 10, LA 6; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 17, LA 0; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 0, LA 10; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 30, LA 23.

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

LA touchdown — T. Gurley (Q1 1:21) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Adams (Q2 1:12) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — W. Smallwood (Q3 10:34) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — W. Smallwood (Q3 1:39) LA touchdown — T. Gurley (Q4 4:10) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q1 8:41, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q2 12:05, 3 pts) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 4:41, 3 pts) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q3 3:17, 3 pts) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 9:28, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs LA?

Jared Goff (LA), 59.3% completion, +2.1% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -4.49 total passing EPA. N. Foles (Philadelphia Eagles), 75.0% completion, +9.9% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +7.19 total passing EPA.

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

A. Jeffery (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.55 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+3.23 EPA): (11:14) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep middle to 17-A.Jeffery to LA 9 for 50 yards (20-L.Joyner) [93-N.Suh]..

Was Philadelphia Eagles vs LA a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Philadelphia Eagles won 30-23 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 6-7 Now 7-7 W

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 11-2 Now 11-3 L

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