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NFL · Week 8 · November 1, 2009 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Rams vs. Detroit Lions: 2009 Week 8 Recap

Rams defeat Lions 17–10 in Week 8

Shedrick Jackson led Fantasy Impact as Rams prevailed in a 17–10 Week 8 finish.

Los Angeles Rams 17 1–7 Winner
Final 17–10
Detroit Lions 10 1–6
Winner
Los Angeles Rams
Final score
17–10
Halftime
Los Angeles Rams 10–2 Detroit Lions
Top passer
M. Bulger
FantasyHQ MVP
Shedrick Jackson
Game date
November 1, 2009

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • Shedrick Jackson
    Shedrick Jackson 23 CAR · 149 YDS · 1 TD +6.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Josh.Brown 1/1 · 36 YDS · 1 TD +6.0 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Fells 1 REC · 36 YDS · 1 TD +5.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • Mike Morris
    Mike Morris 1 REC · 19 YDS +4.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Kobe Smith
    Kobe Smith 4 REC · 49 YDS +2.7 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Fitzsimmons 2 REC · 17 YDS +0.3 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
LA
Final score
LA 17–10 Detroit Lions
Halftime
LA 10–2 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Shedrick Jackson
Top passer
M. Bulger
Biggest EPA play
(1:03) (Field Goal formation) 3-Josh.Brown pass short left to 46-D.Fells for 36 yards, TOU…
Game date
2009-11-01

Game summary

The LA beat the Detroit Lions 17–10 on 2009-11-01. Shedrick Jackson posted a game-high +6.25 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 15 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
LA3717017
Detroit Lions0208010

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

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LALA
    Q1 4:01FG
    RNR. Neill

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 23
    Score
    3-0

    (4:01) 3-Josh.Brown 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-R.Neill, Holder-5-D.Jones.

  2. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 12:17Safety
    Matthew Stafford

    Points+2

    Yard line
    LA 12
    Score
    3-2

    (12:17) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 21-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 37-J.Butler at LA 0. 37-J.Butler tackled in End Zone, SAFETY (34-K.Smith).

  3. LALA
    Q2 1:03TD
    DFD. Fells

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 36
    Score
    9-2

    (1:03) (Field Goal formation) 3-Josh.Brown pass short left to 46-D.Fells for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-92-C.Avril was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. Fake filed goal 5 lateraled to 3

  4. LALA
    Q2 0:54XP
    RNR. Neill

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    10-2

    3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-92-R.Neill, Holder-5-D.Jones.

  5. LALA
    Q3 15:00XP
    Jake Hanson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 30
    Score
    10-2

    4-J.Hanson kicks 71 yards from DET 30 to LA -1. 16-D.Amendola to LA 22 for 23 yards (49-Z.Follett).

  6. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 13:58TD
    Matthew Stafford

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 4
    Score
    10-8

    (13:58) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford scrambles right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 13:51Safety
    Matthew Stafford

    Points+2

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    10-10

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-M.Stafford pass to 28-M.Morris is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  8. LALA
    Q4 1:44TD
    Shedrick Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 25
    Score
    16-10

    (1:44) 39-S.Jackson right tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. LALA
    Q4 1:38XP
    RNR. Neill

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    17-10

    3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-92-R.Neill, Holder-5-D.Jones.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Shedrick JacksonShedrick Jackson · LA · Rushing · +6.25 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
  2. 2Josh. Brown · LA · Passing · +6.01 total EPA · 1 snaps · +6.01 EPA/play
  3. 3D. Fells · LA · Receiving · +4.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play
  4. 4Mike MorrisMike Morris · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.04 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.02 EPA/play
  5. 5B. Bajema · LA · Receiving · +3.98 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.99 EPA/play
  6. 6Kobe SmithKobe Smith · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
  7. 7K. Burton · LA · Receiving · +1.98 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  8. 8Mike MorrisMike Morris · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +0.48 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Shedrick Jackson

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Shedrick Jackson — LA · Rushing

Shedrick Jackson posted the highest total EPA (+6.25) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 23 counted snaps, they averaged +0.27 EPA per play.

Shedrick Jackson's top snap (-4.59 EPA): (3:51) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short right intended for 39-S.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 99-D.White at DET 18. 99-D.White to DET 18 for no gain (77-J.Smith).

Biggest single play (+6.01 EPA): D. Fells — (1:03) (Field Goal formation) 3-Josh.Brown pass short left to 46-D.Fells for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-92-C.Avril was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. Fake filed goal 5 lateraled to

Quarterback report card

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

  • M. Bulger (LA) · 40 dropbacks · 42.5% completion · -18.9% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.53 total EPA
  • Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 39 dropbacks · 35.9% completion · -18.9% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -5.71 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLADetroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play+0.026-0.102
Offensive success rate47.5%39.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.085-0.146
Rush EPA/play+0.234-0.079
Defensive EPA/play+0.102-0.026
Defensive success rate60.2%52.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, LA generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • LA: +0.03 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: -0.10 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: 11 drives, -8.98 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • LA: 10 drives, +2.04 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • LA — D. Fells (Q2 1:03)
  • Matthew StaffordDetroit Lions — Matthew Stafford (Q4 13:58)
  • Shedrick JacksonLA — Shedrick Jackson (Q4 1:44)

Field goals

  • LA — R. Neill (Q1 4:01)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: LA won the period 3–0. LA connected on a field goal from the DET 23 (Q1 4:01) — (4:01) 3-Josh.Brown 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-R.Neill, Holder-5-D.Jones..

The second quarter: LA won the period 7–2. Detroit Lions registered a safety from the LA 12 (Q2 12:17); LA found the end zone from the DET 36 (Q2 1:03); LA added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 0:54) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-92-R.Neill, Holder-5-D.Jones..

The third quarter: LA won the period 1–0. LA added 1 points from the DET 30 (Q3 15:00) — 4-J.Hanson kicks 71 yards from DET 30 to LA -1. 16-D.Amendola to LA 22 for 23 yards (49-Z.Follett)..

The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 8–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LA 4 (Q4 13:58) — (13:58) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford scrambles right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions registered a safety from the LA 2 (Q4 13:51) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-M.Stafford pass to 28-M.Morris is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; LA found the end zone from the DET 25 (Q4 1:44) — (1:44) 39-S.Jackson right tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 1:38) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-92-R.Neill, Holder-5-D.Jones..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • LA (Q2 1:03) — (1:03) (Field Goal formation) 3-Josh.Brown pass short left to 46-D.Fells for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-92-C.Avril was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. Fake filed goal 5 lateraled to [WPA +19.0% · EPA +6.01]
  • LA (Q4 1:44) — (1:44) 39-S.Jackson right tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.3% · EPA +3.37]
  • LA (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 10-M.Bulger pass incomplete short middle to 84-R.McMichael. PENALTY on DET-26-L.Delmas, Defensive Pass Interference, 13 yards, enforced at LA 45 - No Play. [WPA +12.8% · EPA +1.33]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 14:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 28-M.Morris to LA 24 for 19 yards (21-O.Atogwe; 36-Q.Butler). [WPA +10.9% · EPA +2.99]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 80-B.Johnson to LA 5 for 36 yards (24-R.Bartell). Penalty on LA-24-R.Bartell, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +10.8% · EPA +2.36]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • LA (Q2 1:03) — (1:03) (Field Goal formation) 3-Josh.Brown pass short left to 46-D.Fells for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-92-C.Avril was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. Fake filed goal 5 lateraled to [WPA +19.0% · EPA +6.01]
  • LA (Q3 3:51) — (3:51) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short right intended for 39-S.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 99-D.White at DET 18. 99-D.White to DET 18 for no gain (77-J.Smith). [WPA -9.0% · EPA -4.59]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 1:03) — (1:03) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete deep right to 80-B.Johnson. [WPA -2.3% · EPA -3.82]
  • LA (Q4 1:44) — (1:44) 39-S.Jackson right tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.3% · EPA +3.37]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. LA FG (+3) — Q1 4:01 · DET 23 · Score 3-0
    (4:01) 3-Josh.Brown 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-R.Neill, Holder-5-D.Jones.
  2. Detroit Lions Safety (+2) — Q2 12:17 · LA 12 · Score 3-2
    (12:17) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 21-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 37-J.Butler at LA 0. 37-J.Butler tackled in End Zone, SAFETY (34-K.Smith).
  3. LA TD (+6) — Q2 1:03 · DET 36 · Score 9-2
    (1:03) (Field Goal formation) 3-Josh.Brown pass short left to 46-D.Fells for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-92-C.Avril was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. Fake filed goal 5 lateraled to
  4. LA XP (+1) — Q2 0:54 · DET 2 · Score 10-2
    3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-92-R.Neill, Holder-5-D.Jones.
  5. LA XP (+1) — Q3 15:00 · DET 30 · Score 10-2
    4-J.Hanson kicks 71 yards from DET 30 to LA -1. 16-D.Amendola to LA 22 for 23 yards (49-Z.Follett).
  6. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 13:58 · LA 4 · Score 10-8
    (13:58) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford scrambles right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Detroit Lions Safety (+2) — Q4 13:51 · LA 2 · Score 10-10
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-M.Stafford pass to 28-M.Morris is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  8. LA TD (+6) — Q4 1:44 · DET 25 · Score 16-10
    (1:44) 39-S.Jackson right tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. LA XP (+1) — Q4 1:38 · DET 2 · Score 17-10
    3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-92-R.Neill, Holder-5-D.Jones.

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.
  • Shedrick Jackson (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • M. Bulger (LA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won LA vs Detroit Lions on 2009-11-01?

The LA beat the Detroit Lions 17-10 in Week 8, 2009.

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

Q1: LA 3, Detroit Lions 0; Q2: LA 7, Detroit Lions 2; Q3: LA 1, Detroit Lions 0; Q4: LA 7, Detroit Lions 8; Final: LA 17, Detroit Lions 10.

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

LA touchdown — D. Fells (Q2 1:03) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Stafford (Q4 13:58) LA touchdown — S. Jackson (Q4 1:44) LA field goal — R. Neill (Q1 4:01, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Detroit Lions?

M. Bulger (LA), 42.5% completion, -18.9% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.53 total passing EPA. Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 35.9% completion, -18.9% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -5.71 total passing EPA.

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

Shedrick Jackson (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.25 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 23 snaps. Their top snap (-4.59 EPA): (3:51) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short right intended for 39-S.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 99-D.White at DET 18. 99-D.White to DET 18 for no gain (77-J.Smith)..

Was LA vs Detroit Lions a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. LA won 17-10 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 0-7 Now 1-7 W

Detroit Lions

Entered 1-5 Now 1-6 L

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