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NFL · Week 5 · October 10, 2010 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Rams vs. Detroit Lions: 2010 Week 5 Recap

Lions defeat Rams 44–6 in Week 5

S.Hill led Fantasy Impact as Lions prevailed in a 6–44 Week 5 finish.

Los Angeles Rams 6 2–3
Final 6–44
Detroit Lions 44 1–4 Winner
Winner
Detroit Lions
Final score
6–44
Halftime
Los Angeles Rams 6–24 Detroit Lions
Top passer
S. Bradford
FantasyHQ MVP
S.Hill
Game date
October 10, 2010

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • Shedrick Jackson
    Shedrick Jackson 25 CAR · 114 YDS +2.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Layden Robinson
    Layden Robinson 1 REC · 11 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Clayton 1 REC · 6 YDS +0.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • S.Hill 21/37 · 231 YDS · 4 TD +10.7 Fantasy Impact
  • N.Burleson 4 REC · 56 YDS · 1 TD +3.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Cornelius Johnson
    Cornelius Johnson 4 REC · 54 YDS · 2 TD +2.7 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Detroit Lions
Final score
Detroit Lions 44–6 LA
Halftime
LA 6–24 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
S. Hill
Top passer
S. Bradford
Biggest EPA play
(7:14) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short left intended for 16-D.Amendola INTERCEPTED by 27…
Game date
2010-10-10

Game summary

The Detroit Lions beat the LA 44–6 on 2010-10-10. S. Hill posted a game-high +10.72 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
LA330006
Detroit Lions321713044

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 13:48FG
    Jake Hanson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 12
    Score
    0-3

    (13:48) 4-J.Hanson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  2. LALA
    Q1 0:01FG
    CMC. Massey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 9
    Score
    3-3

    (:01) 3-Josh.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.

  3. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 15:00TD
    SLS. Logan

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 30
    Score
    3-9

    3-Josh.Brown kicks 75 yards from LA 30 to DET -5. 11-S.Logan for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 14:46XP
    Jake Hanson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    3-10

    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  5. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 6:19TD
    Cornelius Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 1
    Score
    3-16

    (6:19) (No Huddle) 14-Sh.Hill pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 6:14XP
    Jake Hanson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    3-17

    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  7. LALA
    Q2 1:41FG
    CMC. Massey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 10
    Score
    6-17

    (1:41) 3-Josh.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.

  8. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 0:17TD
    BPB. Pettigrew

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 3
    Score
    6-23

    (:17) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short middle to 84-B.Pettigrew for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 0:10XP
    Jake Hanson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    6-24

    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  10. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 11:02TD
    NBN. Burleson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 26
    Score
    6-30

    (11:02) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short left to 13-N.Burleson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-13-N.Burleson, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  11. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 10:54XP
    Jake Hanson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    6-31

    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  12. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 11:23FG
    Jake Hanson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 30
    Score
    6-34

    (11:23) 4-J.Hanson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  13. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 7:55FG
    Jake Hanson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 28
    Score
    6-37

    (7:55) 4-J.Hanson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

  14. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 7:14TD
    Arian Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 65
    Score
    6-43

    (7:14) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short left intended for 16-D.Amendola INTERCEPTED by 27-A.Smith at LA 42. 27-A.Smith for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 7:06XP
    Jake Hanson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    6-44

    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1S. Hill · Detroit Lions · Passing · +10.72 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
  2. 2N. Burleson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.03 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
  3. 3Cornelius JohnsonCornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
  4. 4J. Best · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
  5. 5B. Pettigrew · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.19 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
  6. 6Shedrick JacksonShedrick Jackson · LA · Rushing · +2.02 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
  7. 7Layden RobinsonLayden Robinson · LA · Receiving · +1.35 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
  8. 8Kobe SmithKobe Smith · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +0.92 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.46 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

S. Hill — DET · Passing

S. Hill posted the highest total EPA (+10.72) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.29 EPA per play.

Biggest single play (-8.07 EPA): S. Bradford — (7:14) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short left intended for 16-D.Amendola INTERCEPTED by 27-A.Smith at LA 42. 27-A.Smith for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

  • S. Bradford (LA) · 50 dropbacks · 46.0% completion · -16.4% CPOE · -0.51 EPA/play · -25.43 total EPA
  • S. Hill (Detroit Lions) · 37 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · +2.7% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +10.72 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLADetroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play-0.249+0.174
Offensive success rate48.0%48.8%
Pass EPA/play-0.509+0.245
Rush EPA/play+0.029-0.071
Defensive EPA/play-0.174+0.249
Defensive success rate51.2%52.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Detroit Lions held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs -0.25), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • LA: -0.25 EPA/play (8th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: +0.17 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: 12 drives, +14.62 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • LA: 12 drives, -24.43 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Detroit Lions — S. Logan (Q2 15:00)
  • Cornelius JohnsonDetroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (Q2 6:19)
  • Detroit Lions — B. Pettigrew (Q2 0:17)
  • Detroit Lions — N. Burleson (Q3 11:02)
  • Arian SmithDetroit Lions — Arian Smith (Q4 7:14)

Field goals

  • Jake HansonDetroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q1 13:48)
  • LA — C. Massey (Q1 0:01)
  • LA — C. Massey (Q2 1:41)
  • Jake HansonDetroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q4 11:23)
  • Jake HansonDetroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q4 7:55)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the LA 12 (Q1 13:48) — (13:48) 4-J.Hanson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; LA connected on a field goal from the DET 9 (Q1 0:01) — (:01) 3-Josh.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones..

The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 21–3. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LA 30 (Q2 15:00) — 3-Josh.Brown kicks 75 yards from LA 30 to DET -5. 11-S.Logan for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 14:46) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q2 6:19) — (6:19) (No Huddle) 14-Sh.Hill pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 6:14) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; LA connected on a field goal from the DET 10 (Q2 1:41) — (1:41) 3-Josh.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LA 3 (Q2 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short middle to 84-B.Pettigrew for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 0:10) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..

The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LA 26 (Q3 11:02); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 10:54) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..

The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 13–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the LA 30 (Q4 11:23) — (11:23) 4-J.Hanson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the LA 28 (Q4 7:55) — (7:55) 4-J.Hanson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 65 (Q4 7:14); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 7:06) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • LA (Q1 8:01) — (8:01) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 16-D.Amendola to DET 6 for 3 yards (99-C.Williams). FUMBLES (99-C.Williams), RECOVERED by DET-27-A.Smith at DET 4. 27-A.Smith to DET 13 for 9 yards (81 [WPA -18.6% · EPA -6.76]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 15:00) — 3-Josh.Brown kicks 75 yards from LA 30 to DET -5. 11-S.Logan for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.5% · EPA +5.85]
  • LA (Q1 3:54) — (3:54) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 16-D.Amendola pushed ob at DET 38 for 18 yards (27-A.Smith). [WPA +13.3% · EPA +2.92]
  • Detroit Lions (Q1 15:00) — 3-Josh.Brown kicks onside 11 yards from LA 30 to LA 41. 42-A.Spievey (didn't try to advance) to LA 41 for no gain (58-D.Vobora). LA-58-D.Vobora was injured during the play. His return is Probable. [WPA +6.3% · EPA +2.37]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 10:03) — (10:03) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short left to 44-J.Best pushed ob at LA 33 for 22 yards (21-O.Atogwe; 32-B.Fletcher). [WPA +5.8% · EPA +2.59]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • LA (Q4 7:14) — (7:14) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short left intended for 16-D.Amendola INTERCEPTED by 27-A.Smith at LA 42. 27-A.Smith for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.0% · EPA -8.07]
  • LA (Q1 8:01) — (8:01) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 16-D.Amendola to DET 6 for 3 yards (99-C.Williams). FUMBLES (99-C.Williams), RECOVERED by DET-27-A.Smith at DET 4. 27-A.Smith to DET 13 for 9 yards (81 [WPA -18.6% · EPA -6.76]
  • LA (Q4 9:34) — (9:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short left intended for 39-S.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 90-N.Suh at 50. 90-N.Suh to LA 30 for 20 yards (39-S.Jackson). Penalty on LA-76-R.Saffold, Offensive H [WPA +0.0% · EPA -6.40]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 15:00) — 3-Josh.Brown kicks 75 yards from LA 30 to DET -5. 11-S.Logan for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.5% · EPA +5.85]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 13:48 · LA 12 · Score 0-3
    (13:48) 4-J.Hanson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  2. LA FG (+3) — Q1 0:01 · DET 9 · Score 3-3
    (:01) 3-Josh.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
  3. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · LA 30 · Score 3-9
    3-Josh.Brown kicks 75 yards from LA 30 to DET -5. 11-S.Logan for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 14:46 · LA 2 · Score 3-10
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  5. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 6:19 · LA 1 · Score 3-16
    (6:19) (No Huddle) 14-Sh.Hill pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 6:14 · LA 2 · Score 3-17
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  7. LA FG (+3) — Q2 1:41 · DET 10 · Score 6-17
    (1:41) 3-Josh.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
  8. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 0:17 · LA 3 · Score 6-23
    (:17) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short middle to 84-B.Pettigrew for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 0:10 · LA 2 · Score 6-24
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  10. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 11:02 · LA 26 · Score 6-30
    (11:02) (Shotgun) 14-Sh.Hill pass short left to 13-N.Burleson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-13-N.Burleson, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  11. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 10:54 · LA 2 · Score 6-31
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  12. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 11:23 · LA 30 · Score 6-34
    (11:23) 4-J.Hanson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  13. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 7:55 · LA 28 · Score 6-37
    (7:55) 4-J.Hanson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
  14. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 7:14 · DET 65 · Score 6-43
    (7:14) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short left intended for 16-D.Amendola INTERCEPTED by 27-A.Smith at LA 42. 27-A.Smith for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 7:06 · LA 2 · Score 6-44
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, 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.
  • S. Hill (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • S. Bradford (LA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won LA vs Detroit Lions on 2010-10-10?

The Detroit Lions beat the LA 44-6 in Week 5, 2010.

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

Q1: LA 3, Detroit Lions 3; Q2: LA 3, Detroit Lions 21; Q3: LA 0, Detroit Lions 7; Q4: LA 0, Detroit Lions 13; Final: LA 6, Detroit Lions 44.

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

Detroit Lions touchdown — S. Logan (Q2 15:00) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (Q2 6:19) Detroit Lions touchdown — B. Pettigrew (Q2 0:17) Detroit Lions touchdown — N. Burleson (Q3 11:02) Detroit Lions touchdown — A. Smith (Q4 7:14) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q1 13:48, 3 pts) LA field goal — C. Massey (Q1 0:01, 3 pts) LA field goal — C. Massey (Q2 1:41, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q4 11:23, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q4 7:55, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Detroit Lions?

S. Bradford (LA), 46.0% completion, -16.4% CPOE, -0.51 EPA per dropback, -25.43 total passing EPA. S. Hill (Detroit Lions), 56.8% completion, +2.7% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +10.72 total passing EPA.

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

S. Hill (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.72 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L

Detroit Lions

Entered 0-4 Now 1-4 W

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