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NFL · Divisional · January 27, 2002 · 12 min read

Philadelphia Eagles vs. Los Angeles Rams: 2001 Divisional Recap

Rams defeat Eagles 29–24 in Divisional

M.Faulk led Fantasy Impact as Rams prevailed in a 24–29 Divisional finish.

Philadelphia Eagles 24 13–6
Final 24–29
Los Angeles Rams 29 16–2 Winner
Winner
Los Angeles Rams
Final score
24–29
Halftime
Philadelphia Eagles 17–13 Los Angeles Rams
Top passer
D. McNabb
FantasyHQ MVP
M.Faulk
Game date
January 27, 2002

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • Clarence Lewis
    Clarence Lewis 5 REC · 53 YDS +3.4 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Pinkston 1 REC · 12 YDS · 1 TD +3.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Jamari Thrash
    Jamari Thrash 3 REC · 44 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • M.Faulk 32 CAR · 159 YDS · 2 TD +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Kade Warner 22/36 · 213 YDS · 1 TD +4.4 Fantasy Impact
  • I.Bruce 8 REC · 84 YDS · 1 TD +4.4 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
LA
Final score
LA 29–24 Philadelphia Eagles
Halftime
Philadelphia Eagles 17–13 LA at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
M. Faulk
Top passer
D. McNabb
Biggest EPA play
(14:49) 5-D.McNabb sacked at PHI 20 for -8 yards (91-L.Little). FUMBLES (91-L.Little), tou…
Game date
2002-01-27

Game summary

The LA beat the Philadelphia Eagles 29–24 on 2002-01-27, overcoming Philadelphia Eagles's 17–13 halftime lead. M. Faulk posted a game-high +4.82 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Philadelphia Eagles31407024
LA10397029

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

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LALA
    Q1 12:05TD
    IBI. Bruce

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 5
    Score
    0-6

    (12:05) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-I.Bruce for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. LALA
    Q1 12:00XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    0-7

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.

  3. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 5:49FG
    DAD. Akers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 28
    Score
    3-7

    (5:49) 2-D.Akers 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.

  4. LALA
    Q1 1:09FG
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 9
    Score
    3-10

    (1:09) 14-J.Wilkins 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.

  5. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 6:59TD
    DSD. Staley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 1
    Score
    9-10

    (6:59) 22-D.Staley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 6:56XP
    DAD. Akers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    10-10

    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.

  7. LALA
    Q2 3:58FG
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 21
    Score
    10-13

    (3:58) 14-J.Wilkins 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.

  8. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 0:50TD
    TPT. Pinkston

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 12
    Score
    16-13

    (:50) 5-D.McNabb pass to 87-T.Pinkston for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 0:46XP
    DAD. Akers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    17-13

    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.

  10. LALA
    Q3 8:06FG
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 23
    Score
    17-16

    (8:06) 14-J.Wilkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.

  11. LALA
    Q3 1:25TD
    MFM. Faulk

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 1
    Score
    17-22

    (1:25) 28-M.Faulk left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. LALA
    Q4 7:00TD
    MFM. Faulk

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 1
    Score
    17-28

    (7:00) 28-M.Faulk up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. LALA
    Q4 6:55XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    17-29

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.

  14. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 3:01TD
    DMD. McNabb

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 3
    Score
    23-29

    (3:01) 5-D.McNabb scrambles right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 2:56XP
    DAD. Akers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    24-29

    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).

  1. 1M. Faulk · LA · Rushing · +4.82 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  2. 2Kade Warner · LA · Passing · +4.43 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
  3. 3I. Bruce · LA · Receiving · +4.36 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
  4. 4Clarence LewisClarence Lewis · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.36 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  5. 5T. Pinkston · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.06 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
  6. 6T. Holt · LA · Receiving · +2.94 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
  7. 7Jamari ThrashJamari Thrash · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
  8. 8D. McNabb · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +2.35 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.06 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

M. Faulk — LA · Rushing

M. Faulk posted the highest total EPA (+4.82) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.15 EPA per play.

M. Faulk's top snap (+1.88 EPA): (5:21) 28-M.Faulk right end pushed ob at PHI 25 for 31 yards (43-D.Moore).

Biggest single play (-4.50 EPA): D. McNabb — (14:49) 5-D.McNabb sacked at PHI 20 for -8 yards (91-L.Little). FUMBLES (91-L.Little), touched at PHI 20, RECOVERED by LA-66-B.Young at PHI 21. 66-B.Young to PHI 21 for no gain (5-D.McNabb).

Quarterback report card

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

  • D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 38 dropbacks · 47.4% completion · +0.06 EPA/play · +2.35 total EPA
  • Kade Warner (LA) · 36 dropbacks · 61.1% completion · +0.12 EPA/play · +4.43 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPhiladelphia EaglesLA
Offensive EPA/play+0.092+0.128
Offensive success rate46.7%49.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.062+0.123
Rush EPA/play+0.049+0.128
Defensive EPA/play-0.128-0.092
Defensive success rate50.6%53.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Philadelphia Eagles +0.09, LA +0.13) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Philadelphia Eagles: +0.09 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • LA: +0.13 EPA/play (83rd percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • LA: 11 drives, +10.86 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Philadelphia Eagles: 11 drives, +6.90 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • LA — I. Bruce (Kade Warner pass) (Q1 12:05)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — D. Staley (Q2 6:59)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — T. Pinkston (D. McNabb pass) (Q2 0:50)
  • LA — M. Faulk (Q3 1:25)
  • LA — M. Faulk (Q4 7:00)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — D. McNabb (Q4 3:01)

Field goals

  • Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q1 5:49)
  • Jordan WilkinsLA — Jordan Wilkins (Q1 1:09)
  • Jordan WilkinsLA — Jordan Wilkins (Q2 3:58)
  • Jordan WilkinsLA — Jordan Wilkins (Q3 8:06)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: LA won the period 10–3. LA found the end zone from the PHI 5 (Q1 12:05) — (12:05) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-I.Bruce for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 12:00) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the LA 28 (Q1 5:49) — (5:49) 2-D.Akers 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; LA connected on a field goal from the PHI 9 (Q1 1:09) — (1:09) 14-J.Wilkins 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl..

The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 14–3. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q2 6:59) — (6:59) 22-D.Staley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 6:56) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; LA connected on a field goal from the PHI 21 (Q2 3:58) — (3:58) 14-J.Wilkins 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the LA 12 (Q2 0:50) — (:50) 5-D.McNabb pass to 87-T.Pinkston for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 0:46) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..

The third quarter: LA won the period 9–0. LA connected on a field goal from the PHI 23 (Q3 8:06) — (8:06) 14-J.Wilkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; LA found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q3 1:25) — (1:25) 28-M.Faulk left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. LA found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q4 7:00) — (7:00) 28-M.Faulk up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 6:55) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the LA 3 (Q4 3:01) — (3:01) 5-D.McNabb scrambles right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 2:56) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 0:50) — (:50) 5-D.McNabb pass to 87-T.Pinkston for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.1% · EPA +3.61]
  • LA (Q3 10:13) — (10:13) 13-K.Warner pass to 88-T.Holt to PHI 19 for 21 yards (54-J.Trotter). [WPA +11.0% · EPA +2.37]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) 5-D.McNabb pass intended for 84-F.Mitchell INTERCEPTED by 35-A.Williams at LA 34. 35-A.Williams to LA 34 for no gain (84-F.Mitchell). [WPA -10.8% · EPA -0.87]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 5-D.McNabb pass to 22-D.Staley to PHI 42 for 7 yards. Lateral to 80-J.Thrash to PHI 44 for 2 yards (32-D.Bly). [WPA -9.5% · EPA -0.02]
  • LA (Q3 3:31) — (3:31) 13-K.Warner pass to 88-T.Holt to PHI 9 for 16 yards (43-D.Moore). [WPA +9.4% · EPA +1.95]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 14:49) — (14:49) 5-D.McNabb sacked at PHI 20 for -8 yards (91-L.Little). FUMBLES (91-L.Little), touched at PHI 20, RECOVERED by LA-66-B.Young at PHI 21. 66-B.Young to PHI 21 for no gain (5-D.McNabb). [WPA -6.9% · EPA -4.50]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 0:50) — (:50) 5-D.McNabb pass to 87-T.Pinkston for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.1% · EPA +3.61]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 5:36) — (5:36) 5-D.McNabb pass to 89-C.Lewis to LA 34 for 11 yards (21-D.McCleon). [WPA +4.0% · EPA +3.03]
  • LA (Q1 4:22) — (4:22) 13-K.Warner pass to 81-A.Hakim to PHI 40 for 20 yards (20-B.Dawkins). [WPA +8.3% · EPA +2.83]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. LA TD (+6) — Q1 12:05 · PHI 5 · Score 0-6
    (12:05) 13-K.Warner pass to 80-I.Bruce for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. LA XP (+1) — Q1 12:00 · PHI 2 · Score 0-7
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
  3. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 5:49 · LA 28 · Score 3-7
    (5:49) 2-D.Akers 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
  4. LA FG (+3) — Q1 1:09 · PHI 9 · Score 3-10
    (1:09) 14-J.Wilkins 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
  5. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 6:59 · LA 1 · Score 9-10
    (6:59) 22-D.Staley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 6:56 · LA 2 · Score 10-10
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
  7. LA FG (+3) — Q2 3:58 · PHI 21 · Score 10-13
    (3:58) 14-J.Wilkins 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
  8. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 0:50 · LA 12 · Score 16-13
    (:50) 5-D.McNabb pass to 87-T.Pinkston for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 0:46 · LA 2 · Score 17-13
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
  10. LA FG (+3) — Q3 8:06 · PHI 23 · Score 17-16
    (8:06) 14-J.Wilkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
  11. LA TD (+6) — Q3 1:25 · PHI 1 · Score 17-22
    (1:25) 28-M.Faulk left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. LA TD (+6) — Q4 7:00 · PHI 1 · Score 17-28
    (7:00) 28-M.Faulk up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. LA XP (+1) — Q4 6:55 · PHI 2 · Score 17-29
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-J.Robinson, Holder-87-R.Proehl.
  14. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 3:01 · LA 3 · Score 23-29
    (3:01) 5-D.McNabb scrambles right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 2:56 · LA 2 · Score 24-29
    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.

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

Frequently asked questions

Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs LA on 2002-01-27?

The LA beat the Philadelphia Eagles 29-24 in Divisional, 2001.

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

Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 3, LA 10; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 14, LA 3; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 0, LA 9; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 7, LA 7; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 24, LA 29.

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

LA touchdown — I. Bruce (K. Warner pass) (Q1 12:05) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Staley (Q2 6:59) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — T. Pinkston (D. McNabb pass) (Q2 0:50) LA touchdown — M. Faulk (Q3 1:25) LA touchdown — M. Faulk (Q4 7:00) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. McNabb (Q4 3:01) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q1 5:49, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q1 1:09, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q2 3:58, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q3 8:06, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs LA?

D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 47.4% completion, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.35 total passing EPA. Kade Warner (LA), 61.1% completion, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +4.43 total passing EPA.

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

M. Faulk (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.82 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+1.88 EPA): (5:21) 28-M.Faulk right end pushed ob at PHI 25 for 31 yards (43-D.Moore)..

Was Philadelphia Eagles vs LA a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. LA won 29-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 13-5 Now 13-6 L

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 15-2 Now 16-2 W

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