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NFL · Week 17 · December 28, 2003 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Rams vs. Detroit Lions: 2003 Week 17 Recap

Lions defeat Rams 30–20 in Week 17

B.Manumaleuna led Fantasy Impact as Lions prevailed in a 20–30 Week 17 finish.

Los Angeles Rams 20 12–4
Final 20–30
Detroit Lions 30 5–11 Winner
Winner
Detroit Lions
Final score
20–30
Halftime
Los Angeles Rams 20–10 Detroit Lions
Top passer
Jax Harrington
FantasyHQ MVP
B.Manumaleuna
Game date
December 28, 2003

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • B.Manumaleuna 3 REC · 24 YDS · 1 TD +3.9 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Holt 5 REC · 54 YDS +3.9 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Faulk 6 REC · 40 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • B.Schroeder +3.9 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Hakim 2 CAR · 43 YDS +3.2 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Fitzsimmons +3.2 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Detroit Lions
Final score
Detroit Lions 30–20 LA
Halftime
LA 20–10 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
B. Manumaleuna
Top passer
Jax Harrington
Biggest EPA play
(13:41) 10-M.Bulger sacked at LA 23 for -8 yards (92-S.Rogers). FUMBLES (92-S.Rogers), REC…
Game date
2003-12-28

Game summary

The Detroit Lions beat the LA 30–20 on 2003-12-28, overcoming LA's 20–10 halftime lead. B. Manumaleuna posted a game-high +3.94 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
LA02000020
Detroit Lions37173030

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

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 3:03FG
    Jake Hanson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 21
    Score
    0-3

    (3:03) 4-J.Hanson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  2. LALA
    Q2 15:00TD
    BMB. Manumaleuna

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 8
    Score
    6-3

    (15:00) 10-M.Bulger pass to 86-B.Manumaleuna for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. LALA
    Q2 14:52XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    7-3

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  4. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 11:57TD
    BSB. Schroeder

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 13
    Score
    7-9

    (11:57) 3-J.Harrington pass to 84-B.Schroeder for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 11:50XP
    Jake Hanson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    7-10

    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris. Det #4-Hanson breaks team record for all-time extra points at 382 surpassing Eddie Murray.

  6. LALA
    Q2 6:11FG
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 33
    Score
    10-10

    (6:11) 14-J.Wilkins 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  7. LALA
    Q2 3:41TD
    MFM. Faulk

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    16-10

    (3:41) 28-M.Faulk left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. LALA
    Q2 3:37XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    17-10

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  9. LALA
    Q2 0:27FG
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 18
    Score
    20-10

    (:27) 14-J.Wilkins 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  10. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 11:49TD
    AHA. Hakim

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 13
    Score
    20-16

    (11:49) (Shotgun) 3-J.Harrington pass to 81-A.Hakim for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 11:43XP
    Jake Hanson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    20-17

    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  12. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 5:35TD
    CFC. Fitzsimmons

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    20-23

    (5:35) 3-J.Harrington pass to 82-C.Fitzsimmons for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 5:30XP
    Jake Hanson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    20-24

    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  14. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 3:07FG
    Jake Hanson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 20
    Score
    20-27

    (3:07) 4-J.Hanson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  15. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 14:35FG
    Jake Hanson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 32
    Score
    20-30

    (14:35) 4-J.Hanson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1B. Manumaleuna · LA · Receiving · +3.94 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
  2. 2B. Schroeder · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.94 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.97 EPA/play
  3. 3T. Holt · LA · Receiving · +3.91 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
  4. 4A. Hakim · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +3.23 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
  5. 5C. Fitzsimmons · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.22 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
  6. 6A. Hakim · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
  7. 7M. Ricks · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
  8. 8M. Faulk · LA · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.40 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

B. Manumaleuna — LA · Receiving

B. Manumaleuna posted the highest total EPA (+3.94) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.31 EPA per play.

B. Manumaleuna's top snap (+2.76 EPA): (15:00) 10-M.Bulger pass to 86-B.Manumaleuna for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.28 EPA): M. Bulger — (13:41) 10-M.Bulger sacked at LA 23 for -8 yards (92-S.Rogers). FUMBLES (92-S.Rogers), RECOVERED by DET-54-B.Green at LA 24. 54-B.Green to LA 24 for no gain (87-C.Cleeland).

Quarterback report card

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

  • Jax Harrington (Detroit Lions) · 39 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.55 total EPA
  • M. Bulger (LA) · 36 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.38 EPA/play · -13.74 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLADetroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play-0.165-0.069
Offensive success rate41.5%44.7%
Pass EPA/play-0.416+0.007
Rush EPA/play+0.262-0.122
Defensive EPA/play+0.069+0.165
Defensive success rate55.3%58.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Detroit Lions held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.07 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • LA: -0.17 EPA/play (17th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: -0.07 EPA/play (36th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: 13 drives, -5.89 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • LA: 12 drives, -13.53 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • LA — B. Manumaleuna (M. Bulger pass) (Q2 15:00)
  • Detroit Lions — B. Schroeder (Jax Harrington pass) (Q2 11:57)
  • LA — M. Faulk (Q2 3:41)
  • Detroit Lions — A. Hakim (Jax Harrington pass) (Q3 11:49)
  • Detroit Lions — C. Fitzsimmons (Jax Harrington pass) (Q3 5:35)

Field goals

  • Jake HansonDetroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q1 3:03)
  • Jordan WilkinsLA — Jordan Wilkins (Q2 6:11)
  • Jordan WilkinsLA — Jordan Wilkins (Q2 0:27)
  • Jake HansonDetroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q3 3:07)
  • Jake HansonDetroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q4 14:35)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 3–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the LA 21 (Q1 3:03) — (3:03) 4-J.Hanson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris..

The second quarter: LA won the period 20–7. LA found the end zone from the DET 8 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 10-M.Bulger pass to 86-B.Manumaleuna for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 14:52) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LA 13 (Q2 11:57) — (11:57) 3-J.Harrington pass to 84-B.Schroeder for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 11:50); LA connected on a field goal from the DET 33 (Q2 6:11) — (6:11) 14-J.Wilkins 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; LA found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q2 3:41) — (3:41) 28-M.Faulk left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 3:37) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; LA connected on a field goal from the DET 18 (Q2 0:27) — (:27) 14-J.Wilkins 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..

The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 17–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LA 13 (Q3 11:49) — (11:49) (Shotgun) 3-J.Harrington pass to 81-A.Hakim for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 11:43) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LA 2 (Q3 5:35) — (5:35) 3-J.Harrington pass to 82-C.Fitzsimmons for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 5:30) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the LA 20 (Q3 3:07) — (3:07) 4-J.Hanson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris..

The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 3–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the LA 32 (Q4 14:35) — (14:35) 4-J.Hanson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • LA (Q3 13:41) — (13:41) 10-M.Bulger sacked at LA 23 for -8 yards (92-S.Rogers). FUMBLES (92-S.Rogers), RECOVERED by DET-54-B.Green at LA 24. 54-B.Green to LA 24 for no gain (87-C.Cleeland). [WPA -15.3% · EPA -5.28]
  • Detroit Lions (Q3 8:10) — (8:10) 81-A.Hakim left end to LA 20 for 35 yards (23-J.Butler). Play was a reverse. [WPA +13.7% · EPA +2.76]
  • LA (Q1 2:10) — (2:10) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt to DET 42 for 25 yards (32-D.Bly). [WPA +12.3% · EPA +2.91]
  • LA (Q2 7:59) — (7:59) 5-S.Landeta punts 42 yards to DET 7, Center-45-C.Massey, fair catch by 10-R.Swinton. PENALTY on DET-42-T.Holt, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at DET 49 - No Play. [WPA +11.5% · EPA +2.72]
  • LA (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 10-M.Bulger pass to 86-B.Manumaleuna for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.6% · EPA +2.76]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • LA (Q3 13:41) — (13:41) 10-M.Bulger sacked at LA 23 for -8 yards (92-S.Rogers). FUMBLES (92-S.Rogers), RECOVERED by DET-54-B.Green at LA 24. 54-B.Green to LA 24 for no gain (87-C.Cleeland). [WPA -15.3% · EPA -5.28]
  • LA (Q4 12:47) — (12:47) 10-M.Bulger sacked at LA 39 for -11 yards (23-O.Smith). FUMBLES (23-O.Smith), RECOVERED by DET-23-O.Smith at LA 36. 23-O.Smith to LA 36 for no gain (67-A.McCollum). [WPA -8.5% · EPA -5.24]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 9:44) — (9:44) 3-J.Harrington pass intended for 84-B.Schroeder INTERCEPTED by 50-P.Tinoisamoa at LA 4. 50-P.Tinoisamoa to LA 15 for 11 yards (75-M.Joyce). [WPA -5.0% · EPA -4.10]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 4:26) — (4:26) 2-N.Harris punt is BLOCKED by 96-E.Flowers, Center-57-J.Littleton, ball out of bounds at DET 5. [WPA -7.3% · EPA -3.63]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 3:03 · LA 21 · Score 0-3
    (3:03) 4-J.Hanson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  2. LA TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · DET 8 · Score 6-3
    (15:00) 10-M.Bulger pass to 86-B.Manumaleuna for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. LA XP (+1) — Q2 14:52 · DET 2 · Score 7-3
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  4. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 11:57 · LA 13 · Score 7-9
    (11:57) 3-J.Harrington pass to 84-B.Schroeder for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 11:50 · LA 2 · Score 7-10
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris. Det #4-Hanson breaks team record for all-time extra points at 382 surpassing Eddie Murray.
  6. LA FG (+3) — Q2 6:11 · DET 33 · Score 10-10
    (6:11) 14-J.Wilkins 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  7. LA TD (+6) — Q2 3:41 · DET 2 · Score 16-10
    (3:41) 28-M.Faulk left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. LA XP (+1) — Q2 3:37 · DET 2 · Score 17-10
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  9. LA FG (+3) — Q2 0:27 · DET 18 · Score 20-10
    (:27) 14-J.Wilkins 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  10. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 11:49 · LA 13 · Score 20-16
    (11:49) (Shotgun) 3-J.Harrington pass to 81-A.Hakim for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 11:43 · LA 2 · Score 20-17
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  12. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 5:35 · LA 2 · Score 20-23
    (5:35) 3-J.Harrington pass to 82-C.Fitzsimmons for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 5:30 · LA 2 · Score 20-24
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  14. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 3:07 · LA 20 · Score 20-27
    (3:07) 4-J.Hanson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  15. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 14:35 · LA 32 · Score 20-30
    (14:35) 4-J.Hanson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-2-N.Harris.

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.
  • B. Manumaleuna (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won LA vs Detroit Lions on 2003-12-28?

The Detroit Lions beat the LA 30-20 in Week 17, 2003.

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

Q1: LA 0, Detroit Lions 3; Q2: LA 20, Detroit Lions 7; Q3: LA 0, Detroit Lions 17; Q4: LA 0, Detroit Lions 3; Final: LA 20, Detroit Lions 30.

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

LA touchdown — B. Manumaleuna (M. Bulger pass) (Q2 15:00) Detroit Lions touchdown — B. Schroeder (J. Harrington pass) (Q2 11:57) LA touchdown — M. Faulk (Q2 3:41) Detroit Lions touchdown — A. Hakim (J. Harrington pass) (Q3 11:49) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Fitzsimmons (J. Harrington pass) (Q3 5:35) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q1 3:03, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q2 6:11, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q2 0:27, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q3 3:07, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q4 14:35, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Detroit Lions?

Jax Harrington (Detroit Lions), 66.7% completion, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.55 total passing EPA. M. Bulger (LA), 50.0% completion, -0.38 EPA per dropback, -13.74 total passing EPA.

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

B. Manumaleuna (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.94 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+2.76 EPA): (15:00) 10-M.Bulger pass to 86-B.Manumaleuna for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 12-3 Now 12-4 L

Detroit Lions

Entered 4-11 Now 5-11 W

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