Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 45–24 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 10–17 Detroit Lions at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- S. Hill
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:27) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 84-D.Branch for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2010-11-25
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Detroit Lions 45–24 on 2010-11-25, overcoming Detroit Lions's 17–10 halftime lead. T. Brady posted a game-high +20.00 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 3 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 0 | 45 |
 Detroit Lions | 7 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots(5:04) 5-S.Graham 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(:03) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass deep right to 81-C.Johnson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(6:02) 28-M.Morris left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(:53) 42-B.Green-Ellis up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(:02) 3-D.Rayner 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(11:06) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 83-W.Welker for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(6:55) (No Huddle) 28-M.Morris left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(5:27) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 84-D.Branch for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(13:51) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 84-D.Branch for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(6:47) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 83-W.Welker for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(3:16) 42-B.Green-Ellis left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-26-L.Delmas, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. PENALTY on DET-90-N.Suh, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty on DET-54-D.Levy, Personal Foul, declined.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 5:04FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 3-0
(5:04) 5-S.Graham 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 0:03TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 19
- Score
- 3-6
(:03) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass deep right to 81-C.Johnson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 0:00XP DRDaveren RaynerPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 3-7
3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 6:02TD Mike MorrisPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 1
- Score
- 3-13
(6:02) 28-M.Morris left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 5:58XP DRDaveren RaynerPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 3-14
3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:53TD BGB. Green-EllisPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 9-14
(:53) 42-B.Green-Ellis up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:45XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 10-14
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:02FG DRDaveren RaynerPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 26
- Score
- 10-17
(:02) 3-D.Rayner 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 11:06TD WWW. WelkerPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 5
- Score
- 16-17
(11:06) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 83-W.Welker for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 10:58XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 17-17
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 6:55TD Mike MorrisPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 1
- Score
- 17-23
(6:55) (No Huddle) 28-M.Morris left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 6:50XP DRDaveren RaynerPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 17-24
3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 5:27TD DBD. BranchPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 79
- Score
- 23-24
(5:27) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 84-D.Branch for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 5:12XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 24-24
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 13:51TD DBD. BranchPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 22
- Score
- 30-24
(13:51) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 84-D.Branch for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 13:45XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 31-24
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 6:47TD WWW. WelkerPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 16
- Score
- 37-24
(6:47) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 83-W.Welker for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 6:42XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 38-24
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 3:16TD BGB. Green-EllisPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 1
- Score
- 44-24
(3:16) 42-B.Green-Ellis left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-26-L.Delmas, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 3:14XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 45-24
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. PENALTY on DET-90-N.Suh, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty on DET-54-D.Levy, Personal Foul, declined.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +20.00 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 2D. Branch · New England Patriots · Receiving · +8.82 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.76 EPA/play
- 3W. Welker · New England Patriots · Receiving · +7.61 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 4Mike Morris · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +5.40 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 5B. Pettigrew · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.92 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 6R. Gronkowski · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.85 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 7B. Green-Ellis · New England Patriots · Rushing · +3.67 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 8S. Hill · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +3.67 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.83 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
T. Brady — NE · Passing
T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+20.00) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.65 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (+7.24 EPA): (5:27) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 84-D.Branch for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
S. Hill led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S. Hill (Detroit Lions) · 52 dropbacks · 51.9% completion · -7.7% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -9.71 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 31 dropbacks · 67.7% completion · +15.5% CPOE · +0.65 EPA/play · +20.00 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.344 | -0.011 |
| Offensive success rate | 53.3% | 48.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.645 | -0.187 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.203 | +0.300 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.011 | -0.344 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.6% | 46.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.34 vs -0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: +0.34 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: -0.01 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 11 drives, -1.04 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 11 drives, +25.84 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson
- Detroit Lions — Mike Morris
- New England Patriots — B. Green-Ellis
- New England Patriots — W. Welker (T. Brady pass)
- Detroit Lions — Mike Morris
- New England Patriots — D. Branch (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — D. Branch (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — W. Welker (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — B. Green-Ellis
Field goals
- New England Patriots — S. Graham
- Detroit Lions — Daveren Rayner
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the DET 2 (Q1 5:04) — (5:04) 5-S.Graham 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NE 19 (Q1 0:03) — (:03) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass deep right to 81-C.Johnson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 0:00) — 3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q2 6:02) — (6:02) 28-M.Morris left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 5:58) — 3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the DET 15 (Q2 0:53) — (:53) 42-B.Green-Ellis up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 0:45) — 5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the NE 26 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 3-D.Rayner 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the DET 5 (Q3 11:06) — (11:06) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 83-W.Welker for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 10:58) — 5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q3 6:55) — (6:55) (No Huddle) 28-M.Morris left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 6:50) — 3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the DET 79 (Q3 5:27) — (5:27) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 84-D.Branch for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 5:12) — 5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 21–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the DET 22 (Q4 13:51) — (13:51) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 84-D.Branch for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 13:45) — 5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the DET 16 (Q4 6:47) — (6:47) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 83-W.Welker for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 6:42) — 5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q4 3:16); New England Patriots added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 3:14).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q3 5:27) — (5:27) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 84-D.Branch for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q4 13:51) — (13:51) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 84-D.Branch for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 13:17) — (13:17) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass deep right intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 32-D.McCourty at DET 49. 32-D.McCourty pushed ob at DET 26 for 23 yards (13-N.Burleson).
- Detroit Lions (Q3 9:37) — (9:37) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short right to 84-B.Pettigrew to NE 32 for 24 yards (51-J.Mayo; 32-D.McCourty).
- Detroit Lions (Q3 6:55) — (6:55) (No Huddle) 28-M.Morris left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q3 5:27) — (5:27) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 84-D.Branch for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 5:58) — (5:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass deep right intended for 13-N.Burleson INTERCEPTED by 32-D.McCourty at NE 38. 32-D.McCourty ran ob at DET 12 for 50 yards.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 13:17) — (13:17) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass deep right intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 32-D.McCourty at DET 49. 32-D.McCourty pushed ob at DET 26 for 23 yards (13-N.Burleson).
- Detroit Lions (Q3 1:06) — (1:06) 3-D.Rayner 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 5:04 · DET 2 · Score 3-0
(5:04) 5-S.Graham 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 0:03 · NE 19 · Score 3-6
(:03) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass deep right to 81-C.Johnson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 0:00 · NE 2 · Score 3-7
3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 6:02 · NE 1 · Score 3-13
(6:02) 28-M.Morris left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 5:58 · NE 2 · Score 3-14
3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 0:53 · DET 15 · Score 9-14
(:53) 42-B.Green-Ellis up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 0:45 · DET 2 · Score 10-14
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · NE 26 · Score 10-17
(:02) 3-D.Rayner 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 11:06 · DET 5 · Score 16-17
(11:06) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 83-W.Welker for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 10:58 · DET 2 · Score 17-17
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 6:55 · NE 1 · Score 17-23
(6:55) (No Huddle) 28-M.Morris left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 6:50 · NE 2 · Score 17-24
3-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 5:27 · DET 79 · Score 23-24
(5:27) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 84-D.Branch for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 5:12 · DET 2 · Score 24-24
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 13:51 · DET 22 · Score 30-24
(13:51) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 84-D.Branch for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 13:45 · DET 2 · Score 31-24
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 6:47 · DET 16 · Score 37-24
(6:47) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 83-W.Welker for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 6:42 · DET 2 · Score 38-24
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 3:16 · DET 1 · Score 44-24
(3:16) 42-B.Green-Ellis left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-26-L.Delmas, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 3:14 · DET 2 · Score 45-24
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. PENALTY on DET-90-N.Suh, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty on DET-54-D.Levy, Personal Foul, declin
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- S. Hill (DET) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- T. Brady (NE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Detroit Lions on 2010-11-25?
The New England Patriots beat the Detroit Lions 45-24 in Week 12, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: New England Patriots 3, Detroit Lions 7; Q2: New England Patriots 7, Detroit Lions 10; Q3: New England Patriots 14, Detroit Lions 7; Q4: New England Patriots 21, Detroit Lions 0; Final: New England Patriots 45, Detroit Lions 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (Q1 0:03) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Morris (Q2 6:02) New England Patriots touchdown — B. Green-Ellis (Q2 0:53) New England Patriots touchdown — W. Welker (T. Brady pass) (Q3 11:06) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Morris (Q3 6:55) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Branch (T. Brady pass) (Q3 5:27) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Branch (T. Brady pass) (Q4 13:51) New England Patriots touchdown — W. Welker (T. Brady pass) (Q4 6:47) New England Patriots touchdown — B. Green-Ellis (Q4 3:16) New England Patriots field goal — S. Graham (Q1 5:04, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — D. Rayner (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Detroit Lions?
S. Hill (Detroit Lions), 51.9% completion, -7.7% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -9.71 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 67.7% completion, +15.5% CPOE, +0.65 EPA per dropback, +20.00 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Detroit Lions?
T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +20.00 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+7.24 EPA): (5:27) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 84-D.Branch for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 8-2 Now 9-2 W
Detroit Lions
Entered 2-8 Now 2-9 L
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