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NFL · Week 1 · September 11, 2011 · 12 min read

Philadelphia Eagles vs. Los Angeles Rams: 2011 Week 1 Recap

Eagles defeat Rams 31–13 in Week 1

Drake Jackson led Fantasy Impact as Eagles prevailed in a 31–13 Week 1 finish.

Philadelphia Eagles 31 1–0 Winner
Final 31–13
Los Angeles Rams 13 0–1
Winner
Philadelphia Eagles
Final score
31–13
Halftime
Philadelphia Eagles 17–10 Los Angeles Rams
Top passer
M. Vick
FantasyHQ MVP
Drake Jackson
Game date
September 11, 2011

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • Drake Jackson
    Drake Jackson 6 REC · 102 YDS · 1 TD +7.2 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Vick 14/44 · 267 YDS · 2 TD +7.2 Fantasy Impact
  • L.McCoy 15 CAR · 122 YDS · 1 TD +5.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • Shedrick Jackson
    Shedrick Jackson 2 CAR · 56 YDS · 1 TD +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Bradford 17/38 · 166 YDS +3.8 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Amendola 5 REC · 45 YDS +2.6 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Philadelphia Eagles
Final score
Philadelphia Eagles 31–13 LA
Halftime
Philadelphia Eagles 17–10 LA at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Drake Jackson
Top passer
M. Vick
Biggest EPA play
(4:14) 8-S.Bradford to PHI 35 for -6 yards (55-D.Tapp). FUMBLES (55-D.Tapp), RECOVERED by …
Game date
2011-09-11

Game summary

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the LA 31–13 on 2011-09-11. Drake Jackson posted a game-high +7.24 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Philadelphia Eagles14377031
LA7330013

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

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LALA
    Q1 11:22TD
    Shedrick Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 47
    Score
    0-6

    (11:22) 39-S.Jackson up the middle for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. LALA
    Q1 11:14XP
    Jake McQuaide

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    0-7

    3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones.

  3. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 8:18TD
    LML. McCoy

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 7
    Score
    6-7

    (8:18) 7-M.Vick pass short middle to 25-L.McCoy for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 8:13XP
    AHA. Henery

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    7-7

    6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.

  5. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 4:14TD
    JPJ. Parker

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 29
    Score
    13-7

    (4:14) 8-S.Bradford to PHI 35 for -6 yards (55-D.Tapp). FUMBLES (55-D.Tapp), RECOVERED by PHI-75-J.Parker at PHI 44. 75-J.Parker for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 4:01XP
    AHA. Henery

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    14-7

    6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.

  7. LALA
    Q2 10:11FG
    Jake McQuaide

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 31
    Score
    14-10

    (10:11) 3-Josh.Brown 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones.

  8. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 0:09FG
    AHA. Henery

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 16
    Score
    17-10

    (:09) 6-A.Henery 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.

  9. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 5:48TD
    Drake Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 6
    Score
    23-10

    (5:48) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 10-D.Jackson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [51-B.Poppinga].

  10. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 5:41XP
    AHA. Henery

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    24-10

    6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.

  11. LALA
    Q3 1:12FG
    Jake McQuaide

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 6
    Score
    24-13

    (1:12) 3-Josh.Brown 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones.

  12. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 8:56TD
    LML. McCoy

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 49
    Score
    30-13

    (8:56) (Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy up the middle for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 8:46XP
    AHA. Henery

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    31-13

    6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Drake JacksonDrake Jackson · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +7.24 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
  2. 2M. Vick · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +7.23 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  3. 3L. McCoy · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +5.09 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  4. 4Shedrick JacksonShedrick Jackson · LA · Rushing · +4.75 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.37 EPA/play
  5. 5S. Bradford · LA · Passing · +3.81 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
  6. 6L. McCoy · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.98 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
  7. 7J. Avant · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.69 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  8. 8D. Amendola · LA · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Drake Jackson

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Drake Jackson — PHI · Receiving

Drake Jackson posted the highest total EPA (+7.24) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.60 EPA per play.

Drake Jackson's top snap (+3.30 EPA): (11:10) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass deep left to 10-D.Jackson to LA 39 for 41 yards (43-C.Dahl).

Biggest single play (-10.85 EPA): S. Bradford — (4:14) 8-S.Bradford to PHI 35 for -6 yards (55-D.Tapp). FUMBLES (55-D.Tapp), RECOVERED by PHI-75-J.Parker at PHI 44. 75-J.Parker for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

  • M. Vick (Philadelphia Eagles) · 44 dropbacks · 31.8% completion · -7.1% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +7.23 total EPA
  • S. Bradford (LA) · 38 dropbacks · 44.7% completion · -7.2% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +3.81 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPhiladelphia EaglesLA
Offensive EPA/play+0.097-0.161
Offensive success rate43.0%37.5%
Pass EPA/play+0.164-0.056
Rush EPA/play+0.200-0.213
Defensive EPA/play+0.161-0.097
Defensive success rate62.5%57.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Philadelphia Eagles generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.16), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Philadelphia Eagles: +0.10 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • LA: -0.16 EPA/play (15th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • LA: 12 drives, -14.21 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Philadelphia Eagles: 11 drives, +8.38 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Shedrick JacksonLA — Shedrick Jackson (Q1 11:22)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — L. McCoy (M. Vick pass) (Q1 8:18)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — J. Parker (Q1 4:14)
  • Drake JacksonPhiladelphia Eagles — Drake Jackson (M. Vick pass) (Q3 5:48)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — L. McCoy (Q4 8:56)

Field goals

  • Jake McQuaideLA — Jake McQuaide (Q2 10:11)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — A. Henery (Q2 0:09)
  • Jake McQuaideLA — Jake McQuaide (Q3 1:12)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 14–7. LA found the end zone from the PHI 47 (Q1 11:22) — (11:22) 39-S.Jackson up the middle for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 11:14) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the LA 7 (Q1 8:18) — (8:18) 7-M.Vick pass short middle to 25-L.McCoy for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 8:13) — 6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PHI 29 (Q1 4:14); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 4:01) — 6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. LA connected on a field goal from the PHI 31 (Q2 10:11) — (10:11) 3-Josh.Brown 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the LA 16 (Q2 0:09) — (:09) 6-A.Henery 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–3. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the LA 6 (Q3 5:48) — (5:48) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 10-D.Jackson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [51-B.Poppinga].; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 5:41) — 6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.; LA connected on a field goal from the PHI 6 (Q3 1:12) — (1:12) 3-Josh.Brown 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones..

The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the LA 49 (Q4 8:56) — (8:56) (Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy up the middle for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 8:46) — 6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • LA (Q1) — *** play under review *** [WPA +59.1% · EPA -0.52]
  • LA (Q1 4:14) — (4:14) 8-S.Bradford to PHI 35 for -6 yards (55-D.Tapp). FUMBLES (55-D.Tapp), RECOVERED by PHI-75-J.Parker at PHI 44. 75-J.Parker for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -31.1% · EPA -10.85]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 5:16) — (5:16) 7-M.Vick sacked at LA 19 for -7 yards (27-Q.Mikell). FUMBLES (27-Q.Mikell), RECOVERED by LA-55-J.Laurinaitis at LA 21. 55-J.Laurinaitis to LA 21 for no gain (69-E.Mathis). [WPA -14.2% · EPA -5.30]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 8:18) — (8:18) 7-M.Vick pass short middle to 25-L.McCoy for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.5% · EPA +2.92]
  • LA (Q1 11:22) — (11:22) 39-S.Jackson up the middle for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.4% · EPA +3.87]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • LA (Q1 4:14) — (4:14) 8-S.Bradford to PHI 35 for -6 yards (55-D.Tapp). FUMBLES (55-D.Tapp), RECOVERED by PHI-75-J.Parker at PHI 44. 75-J.Parker for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -31.1% · EPA -10.85]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 5:16) — (5:16) 7-M.Vick sacked at LA 19 for -7 yards (27-Q.Mikell). FUMBLES (27-Q.Mikell), RECOVERED by LA-55-J.Laurinaitis at LA 21. 55-J.Laurinaitis to LA 21 for no gain (69-E.Mathis). [WPA -14.2% · EPA -5.30]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 8:56) — (8:56) (Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy up the middle for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.3% · EPA +4.55]
  • LA (Q1 11:22) — (11:22) 39-S.Jackson up the middle for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.4% · EPA +3.87]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. LA TD (+6) — Q1 11:22 · PHI 47 · Score 0-6
    (11:22) 39-S.Jackson up the middle for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. LA XP (+1) — Q1 11:14 · PHI 2 · Score 0-7
    3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones.
  3. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 8:18 · LA 7 · Score 6-7
    (8:18) 7-M.Vick pass short middle to 25-L.McCoy for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 8:13 · LA 2 · Score 7-7
    6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.
  5. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 4:14 · PHI 29 · Score 13-7
    (4:14) 8-S.Bradford to PHI 35 for -6 yards (55-D.Tapp). FUMBLES (55-D.Tapp), RECOVERED by PHI-75-J.Parker at PHI 44. 75-J.Parker for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 4:01 · LA 2 · Score 14-7
    6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.
  7. LA FG (+3) — Q2 10:11 · PHI 31 · Score 14-10
    (10:11) 3-Josh.Brown 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones.
  8. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 0:09 · LA 16 · Score 17-10
    (:09) 6-A.Henery 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.
  9. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 5:48 · LA 6 · Score 23-10
    (5:48) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 10-D.Jackson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [51-B.Poppinga].
  10. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 5:41 · LA 2 · Score 24-10
    6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.
  11. LA FG (+3) — Q3 1:12 · PHI 6 · Score 24-13
    (1:12) 3-Josh.Brown 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones.
  12. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 8:56 · LA 49 · Score 30-13
    (8:56) (Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy up the middle for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 8:46 · LA 2 · Score 31-13
    6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Drake Jackson (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • M. Vick (PHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • S. Bradford (LA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs LA on 2011-09-11?

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the LA 31-13 in Week 1, 2011.

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

Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 14, LA 7; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 3, LA 3; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 7, LA 3; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 7, LA 0; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 31, LA 13.

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

LA touchdown — S. Jackson (Q1 11:22) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — L. McCoy (M. Vick pass) (Q1 8:18) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Parker (Q1 4:14) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Jackson (M. Vick pass) (Q3 5:48) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — L. McCoy (Q4 8:56) LA field goal — J. McQuaide (Q2 10:11, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — A. Henery (Q2 0:09, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. McQuaide (Q3 1:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs LA?

M. Vick (Philadelphia Eagles), 31.8% completion, -7.1% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +7.23 total passing EPA. S. Bradford (LA), 44.7% completion, -7.2% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +3.81 total passing EPA.

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

Drake Jackson (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.24 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+3.30 EPA): (11:10) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass deep left to 10-D.Jackson to LA 39 for 41 yards (43-C.Dahl)..

Season records after this game

Philadelphia Eagles

Now 1-0 W

Los Angeles Rams

Now 0-1 L

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