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NFL · Week 9 · November 7, 1999 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Rams vs. Detroit Lions: 1999 Week 9 Recap

Lions defeat Rams 31–27 in Week 9

G.Frerotte led Fantasy Impact as Lions prevailed in a 27–31 Week 9 finish.

Los Angeles Rams 27 5–2
Final 27–31
Detroit Lions 31 6–2 Winner
Winner
Detroit Lions
Final score
27–31
Halftime
Los Angeles Rams 12–10 Detroit Lions
Top passer
Kade Warner
FantasyHQ MVP
G.Frerotte
Game date
November 7, 1999

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • A.Hakim 2 REC · 94 YDS · 1 TD +7.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Kade Warner 25/52 · 277 YDS · 3 TD +7.3 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Tucker 1 REC · 2 YDS · 1 TD +2.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • G.Frerotte 12/22 · 177 YDS · 2 TD +12.4 Fantasy Impact
  • G.Crowell 8 REC · 163 YDS · 1 TD +9.2 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Irvin 4 REC · 65 YDS +5.1 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Detroit Lions
Final score
Detroit Lions 31–27 LA
Halftime
LA 12–10 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
G. Frerotte
Top passer
Kade Warner
Biggest EPA play
(12:04) K.Warner pass to A.Hakim for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
1999-11-07

Game summary

The Detroit Lions beat the LA 31–27 on 1999-11-07, overcoming LA's 12–10 halftime lead. G. Frerotte posted a game-high +12.43 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 25 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
LA210015027
Detroit Lions0101110031

Scoring Map

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

LALA
DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LALA
    Q1 7:02Safety

    Points+2

    Yard line
    LA 99
    Score
    2-0

    (7:02) G.Hill left guard tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (L.Fletcher).

  2. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 15:00TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 4
    Score
    2-6

    (15:00) C.Batch pass to G.Crowell for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 14:19XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    2-7

    J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.

  4. LALA
    Q2 14:10TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 6
    Score
    8-7

    (14:10) K.Warner pass to J.Robinson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. LALA
    Q2 11:32XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    9-7

    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten.

  6. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 11:22FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 10
    Score
    9-10

    (11:22) J.Hanson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.

  7. LALA
    Q2 0:46FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 16
    Score
    12-10

    (:46) J.Wilkins 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten.

  8. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 11:19TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 3
    Score
    12-16

    (11:19) G.Frerotte pass to C.Schlesinger for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 9:20Safety

    Points+2

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    12-18

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. G.Frerotte pass to G.Crowell is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  10. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 7:05FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 25
    Score
    12-21

    (7:05) J.Hanson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.

  11. LALA
    Q4 12:04TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 75
    Score
    18-21

    (12:04) K.Warner pass to A.Hakim for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. LALA
    Q4 10:06XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    19-21

    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten.

  13. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 9:58FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 26
    Score
    19-24

    (9:58) J.Hanson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.

  14. LALA
    Q4 5:56TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    25-24

    (5:56) K.Warner pass to R.Tucker for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. LALA
    Q4 2:42Safety

    Points+2

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    27-24

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. K.Warner pass to I.Bruce is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  16. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 0:33TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 12
    Score
    27-30

    (:33) G.Frerotte pass to J.Morton for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  17. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 0:28XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    27-31

    J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1G. Frerotte · Detroit Lions · Passing · +12.43 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
  2. 2G. Crowell · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +9.15 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
  3. 3A. Hakim · LA · Receiving · +7.83 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
  4. 4Kade Warner · LA · Passing · +7.32 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
  5. 5S. Irvin · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.10 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
  6. 6C. Schlesinger · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.27 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.27 EPA/play
  7. 7R. Tucker · LA · Receiving · +1.96 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.96 EPA/play
  8. 8J. Morton · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.66 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.18 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. Frerotte — DET · Passing

G. Frerotte posted the highest total EPA (+12.43) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 22 counted snaps, they averaged +0.57 EPA per play.

G. Frerotte's top snap (+3.58 EPA): (1:17) (Shotgun) G.Frerotte pass to G.Crowell to STL 22 for 57 yards (B.Jenkins).

Biggest single play (+7.48 EPA): Another player — (12:04) K.Warner pass to A.Hakim for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

  • Kade Warner (LA) · 52 dropbacks · 48.1% completion · +0.14 EPA/play · +7.32 total EPA
  • C. Batch (Detroit Lions) · 26 dropbacks · 38.5% completion · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.37 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLADetroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play+0.021+0.038
Offensive success rate42.1%38.9%
Pass EPA/play+0.111+0.240
Rush EPA/play-0.352-0.635
Defensive EPA/play-0.038-0.021
Defensive success rate61.1%57.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (LA +0.02, Detroit Lions +0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • LA: +0.02 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: +0.04 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: 15 drives, +3.65 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • LA: 14 drives, +1.96 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Detroit Lions — unlisted player (Q2 15:00)
  • LA — unlisted player (Q2 14:10)
  • Detroit Lions — unlisted player (Q3 11:19)
  • LA — unlisted player (Q4 12:04)
  • LA — unlisted player (Q4 5:56)
  • Detroit Lions — unlisted player (Q4 0:33)

Field goals

  • Detroit Lions — unlisted player (Q2 11:22)
  • LA — unlisted player (Q2 0:46)
  • Detroit Lions — unlisted player (Q3 7:05)
  • Detroit Lions — unlisted player (Q4 9:58)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: LA won the period 2–0. LA registered a safety from the LA 99 (Q1 7:02) — (7:02) G.Hill left guard tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (L.Fletcher)..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LA 4 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) C.Batch pass to G.Crowell for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 14:19) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.; LA found the end zone from the DET 6 (Q2 14:10) — (14:10) K.Warner pass to J.Robinson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 11:32) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the LA 10 (Q2 11:22) — (11:22) J.Hanson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.; LA connected on a field goal from the DET 16 (Q2 0:46) — (:46) J.Wilkins 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten..

The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 11–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LA 3 (Q3 11:19) — (11:19) G.Frerotte pass to C.Schlesinger for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions registered a safety from the LA 2 (Q3 9:20) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. G.Frerotte pass to G.Crowell is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the LA 25 (Q3 7:05) — (7:05) J.Hanson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett..

The fourth quarter: LA won the period 15–10. LA found the end zone from the DET 75 (Q4 12:04) — (12:04) K.Warner pass to A.Hakim for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 10:06) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the LA 26 (Q4 9:58) — (9:58) J.Hanson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.; LA found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q4 5:56) — (5:56) K.Warner pass to R.Tucker for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA registered a safety from the DET 2 (Q4 2:42) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. K.Warner pass to I.Bruce is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LA 12 (Q4 0:33) — (:33) G.Frerotte pass to J.Morton for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 0:28) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Detroit Lions (Q1 15:00) — J.Wilkins kicks 65 yards from STL 30 to DET 5. T.Fair pushed ob at DET 31 for 26 yards (R.Carpenter). [WPA +55.2% · EPA +0.69]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 1:17) — (1:17) (Shotgun) G.Frerotte pass to G.Crowell to STL 22 for 57 yards (B.Jenkins). [WPA +40.1% · EPA +3.58]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 0:33) — (:33) G.Frerotte pass to J.Morton for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +29.5% · EPA +3.09]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 0:38) — (:38) G.Frerotte pass incomplete to G.Crowell. PENALTY on STL-D.McCleon, Defensive Pass Interference, 14 yards, enforced at STL 26 - No Play. [WPA +17.6% · EPA +1.90]
  • LA (Q3 12:34) — (12:34) K.Warner pass intended for T.Holt INTERCEPTED by T.Fair at STL 18. T.Fair to STL 12 for 6 yards (T.Holt). [WPA -16.1% · EPA -3.24]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • LA (Q4 12:04) — (12:04) K.Warner pass to A.Hakim for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.7% · EPA +7.48]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 1:17) — (1:17) (Shotgun) G.Frerotte pass to G.Crowell to STL 22 for 57 yards (B.Jenkins). [WPA +40.1% · EPA +3.58]
  • Detroit Lions (Q3 11:19) — (11:19) G.Frerotte pass to C.Schlesinger for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.2% · EPA +3.27]
  • LA (Q3 12:34) — (12:34) K.Warner pass intended for T.Holt INTERCEPTED by T.Fair at STL 18. T.Fair to STL 12 for 6 yards (T.Holt). [WPA -16.1% · EPA -3.24]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. LA Safety (+2) — Q1 7:02 · LA 99 · Score 2-0
    (7:02) G.Hill left guard tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (L.Fletcher).
  2. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · LA 4 · Score 2-6
    (15:00) C.Batch pass to G.Crowell for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 14:19 · LA 2 · Score 2-7
    J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
  4. LA TD (+6) — Q2 14:10 · DET 6 · Score 8-7
    (14:10) K.Warner pass to J.Robinson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. LA XP (+1) — Q2 11:32 · DET 2 · Score 9-7
    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten.
  6. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 11:22 · LA 10 · Score 9-10
    (11:22) J.Hanson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
  7. LA FG (+3) — Q2 0:46 · DET 16 · Score 12-10
    (:46) J.Wilkins 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten.
  8. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 11:19 · LA 3 · Score 12-16
    (11:19) G.Frerotte pass to C.Schlesinger for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Detroit Lions Safety (+2) — Q3 9:20 · LA 2 · Score 12-18
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. G.Frerotte pass to G.Crowell is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  10. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 7:05 · LA 25 · Score 12-21
    (7:05) J.Hanson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
  11. LA TD (+6) — Q4 12:04 · DET 75 · Score 18-21
    (12:04) K.Warner pass to A.Hakim for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. LA XP (+1) — Q4 10:06 · DET 2 · Score 19-21
    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten.
  13. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 9:58 · LA 26 · Score 19-24
    (9:58) J.Hanson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
  14. LA TD (+6) — Q4 5:56 · DET 2 · Score 25-24
    (5:56) K.Warner pass to R.Tucker for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. LA Safety (+2) — Q4 2:42 · DET 2 · Score 27-24
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. K.Warner pass to I.Bruce is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  16. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 0:33 · LA 12 · Score 27-30
    (:33) G.Frerotte pass to J.Morton for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  17. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 0:28 · LA 2 · Score 27-31
    J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.

Key takeaways

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

  • Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • G. Frerotte (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won LA vs Detroit Lions on 1999-11-07?

The Detroit Lions beat the LA 31-27 in Week 9, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in LA vs Detroit Lions?

Q1: LA 2, Detroit Lions 0; Q2: LA 10, Detroit Lions 10; Q3: LA 0, Detroit Lions 11; Q4: LA 15, Detroit Lions 10; Final: LA 27, Detroit Lions 31.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs Detroit Lions?

Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 15:00) LA touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 14:10) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 11:19) LA touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 12:04) LA touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 5:56) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 0:33) Detroit Lions field goal — unlisted player (Q2 11:22, 3 pts) LA field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:46, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — unlisted player (Q3 7:05, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — unlisted player (Q4 9:58, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Detroit Lions?

Kade Warner (LA), 48.1% completion, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +7.32 total passing EPA. C. Batch (Detroit Lions), 38.5% completion, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.37 total passing EPA.

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

G. Frerotte (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.43 total EPA on Passing plays. across 22 snaps. Their top snap (+3.58 EPA): (1:17) (Shotgun) G.Frerotte pass to G.Crowell to STL 22 for 57 yards (B.Jenkins)..

Was LA vs Detroit Lions a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Detroit Lions won 31-27 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 5-1 Now 5-2 L

Detroit Lions

Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W

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