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NFL · Week 9 · November 4, 2012 · 12 min read

Detroit Lions vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 2012 Week 9 Recap

Lions defeat Jaguars 31–14 in Week 9

Matthew Stafford led Fantasy Impact as Lions prevailed in a 31–14 Week 9 finish.

Detroit Lions 31 4–4 Winner
Final 31–14
Jacksonville Jaguars 14 1–7
Winner
Detroit Lions
Final score
31–14
Halftime
Detroit Lions 28–0 Jacksonville Jaguars
Top passer
Blaine Gabbert
FantasyHQ MVP
Matthew Stafford
Game date
November 4, 2012

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • Matthew Stafford
    Matthew Stafford 22/35 · 285 YDS +19.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Cornelius Johnson
    Cornelius Johnson 7 REC · 129 YDS +12.2 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Broyles 6 REC · 52 YDS +5.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • C.Shorts 3 REC · 56 YDS +2.8 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Spurlock 5 REC · 35 YDS · 1 TD +1.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Layden Robinson
    Layden Robinson 6 REC · 41 YDS +1.7 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Detroit Lions
Final score
Detroit Lions 31–14 Jacksonville Jaguars
Halftime
Detroit Lions 28–0 Jacksonville Jaguars at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Matthew Stafford
Top passer
Blaine Gabbert
Biggest EPA play
(2:06) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass short left intended for 23-R.Jennings INTERCEPTED by 36…
Game date
2012-11-04

Game summary

The Detroit Lions beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 31–14 on 2012-11-04. Matthew Stafford posted a game-high +19.20 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q4———T
Detroit Lions281000031
Jacksonville Jaguars01400014

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

DETDetroit Lions
JAXJacksonville Jaguars

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 12:21TD
    MLM. Leshoure

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 7
    Score
    6-0

    (12:21) 25-M.Leshoure up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 12:16XP
    Jake Hanson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    7-0

    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.

  3. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 8:02TD
    MLM. Leshoure

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 1
    Score
    13-0

    (8:02) 25-M.Leshoure up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 7:58XP
    Jake Hanson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    14-0

    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.

  5. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 0:35TD
    MLM. Leshoure

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 8
    Score
    20-0

    (:35) 25-M.Leshoure up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 0:29XP
    Jake Hanson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    21-0

    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.

  7. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 0:28TD
    Blaine Gabbert

    Points+7

    Yard line
    DET 80
    Score
    21-0

    (:28) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass deep middle intended for 84-C.Shorts INTERCEPTED by 24-E.Coleman at JAX 45. 24-E.Coleman to JAX 45 for no gain (84-C.Shorts). PENALTY on DET-79-W.Young, Illegal Use of Hands, 5 yards, enforced at JAX 20 - No Play.

  8. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 14:01FG
    Jake Hanson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 24
    Score
    24-0

    (14:01) 4-J.Hanson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.

  9. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 8:40TD
    MSM. Spurlock

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 5
    Score
    24-6

    (8:40) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass short middle to 86-M.Spurlock for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 8:36Safety
    Blaine Gabbert

    Points+2

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    24-8

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-B.Gabbert pass to 23-R.Jennings is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  11. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 2:48TD
    Jaheim Bell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 10
    Score
    30-8

    (2:48) 35-J.Bell up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 2:42XP
    Jake Hanson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    31-8

    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.

  13. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 0:54TD
    Julian Blackmon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 6
    Score
    31-14

    (:54) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass short middle to 14-J.Blackmon for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +19.20 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
  2. 2Cornelius JohnsonCornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +12.23 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
  3. 3R. Broyles · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.25 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
  4. 4M. Leshoure · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +3.17 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
  5. 5Jaheim BellJaheim Bell · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +2.90 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
  6. 6C. Shorts · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
  7. 7Jaheim BellJaheim Bell · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.24 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
  8. 8T. Scheffler · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Matthew Stafford

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Matthew Stafford — DET · Passing

Matthew Stafford posted the highest total EPA (+19.20) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.55 EPA per play.

Matthew Stafford's top snap (+4.47 EPA): (8:36) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson to JAX 1 for 38 yards (42-C.Prosinski). Penalty on JAX-51-P.Posluszny, Defensive Offside, declined.

Biggest single play (-5.09 EPA): Blaine Gabbert — (2:06) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass short left intended for 23-R.Jennings INTERCEPTED by 36-J.Green at DET 18. 36-J.Green to DET 36 for 18 yards (63-B.Meester).

Quarterback report card

Blaine Gabbert led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Blaine GabbertBlaine Gabbert (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 43 dropbacks · 62.8% completion · +8.3% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.86 total EPA
  • Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 35 dropbacks · 62.9% completion · +5.4% CPOE · +0.55 EPA/play · +19.20 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDetroit LionsJacksonville Jaguars
Offensive EPA/play+0.288+0.064
Offensive success rate51.2%54.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.549-0.020
Rush EPA/play+0.166+0.112
Defensive EPA/play-0.064-0.288
Defensive success rate45.2%48.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Detroit Lions generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.29 vs +0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Detroit Lions: +0.29 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: +0.06 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: 9 drives, +24.75 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 9 drives, +4.67 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Detroit Lions — M. Leshoure (Q2 12:21)
  • Detroit Lions — M. Leshoure (Q2 8:02)
  • Detroit Lions — M. Leshoure (Q2 0:35)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Spurlock (Blaine Gabbert pass) (Q4 8:40)
  • Jaheim BellDetroit Lions — Jaheim Bell (Q4 2:48)
  • Julian BlackmonJacksonville Jaguars — Julian Blackmon (Blaine Gabbert pass) (Q4 0:54)

Field goals

  • Jake HansonDetroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q4 14:01)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 28–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the JAX 7 (Q2 12:21) — (12:21) 25-M.Leshoure up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 12:16) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q2 8:02) — (8:02) 25-M.Leshoure up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 7:58) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the JAX 8 (Q2 0:35) — (:35) 25-M.Leshoure up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 0:29) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 80 (Q2 0:28).

The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 14–10. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the JAX 24 (Q4 14:01) — (14:01) 4-J.Hanson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the DET 5 (Q4 8:40) — (8:40) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass short middle to 86-M.Spurlock for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars registered a safety from the DET 2 (Q4 8:36) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-B.Gabbert pass to 23-R.Jennings is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the JAX 10 (Q4 2:48) — (2:48) 35-J.Bell up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 2:42) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the DET 6 (Q4 0:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass short middle to 14-J.Blackmon for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Detroit Lions (Q1 6:38) — (6:38) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 85-T.Scheffler ran ob at JAX 35 for 28 yards. [WPA +13.7% · EPA +3.51]
  • Detroit Lions (Q1 4:58) — (4:58) 4-J.Hanson 47 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris. [WPA -10.3% · EPA -3.77]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 8:36) — (8:36) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson to JAX 1 for 38 yards (42-C.Prosinski). Penalty on JAX-51-P.Posluszny, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +9.9% · EPA +4.47]
  • Detroit Lions (Q1 0:43) — (:43) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson to JAX 38 for 26 yards (42-C.Prosinski). [WPA +9.1% · EPA +2.27]
  • Detroit Lions (Q1 5:04) — (5:04) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete short left to 35-J.Bell. [WPA -5.6% · EPA -1.28]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 2:06) — (2:06) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass short left intended for 23-R.Jennings INTERCEPTED by 36-J.Green at DET 18. 36-J.Green to DET 36 for 18 yards (63-B.Meester). [WPA -1.5% · EPA -5.09]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 8:36) — (8:36) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson to JAX 1 for 38 yards (42-C.Prosinski). Penalty on JAX-51-P.Posluszny, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +9.9% · EPA +4.47]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 0:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass short middle to 14-J.Blackmon for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.0% · EPA +4.26]
  • Detroit Lions (Q1 4:58) — (4:58) 4-J.Hanson 47 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris. [WPA -10.3% · EPA -3.77]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 12:21 · JAX 7 · Score 6-0
    (12:21) 25-M.Leshoure up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 12:16 · JAX 2 · Score 7-0
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
  3. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 8:02 · JAX 1 · Score 13-0
    (8:02) 25-M.Leshoure up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 7:58 · JAX 2 · Score 14-0
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
  5. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 0:35 · JAX 8 · Score 20-0
    (:35) 25-M.Leshoure up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 0:29 · JAX 2 · Score 21-0
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
  7. Detroit Lions TD (+7) — Q2 0:28 · DET 80 · Score 21-0
    (:28) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass deep middle intended for 84-C.Shorts INTERCEPTED by 24-E.Coleman at JAX 45. 24-E.Coleman to JAX 45 for no gain (84-C.Shorts). PENALTY on DET-79-W.Young, Illegal Use o
  8. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 14:01 · JAX 24 · Score 24-0
    (14:01) 4-J.Hanson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
  9. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 8:40 · DET 5 · Score 24-6
    (8:40) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass short middle to 86-M.Spurlock for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Jacksonville Jaguars Safety (+2) — Q4 8:36 · DET 2 · Score 24-8
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-B.Gabbert pass to 23-R.Jennings is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  11. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 2:48 · JAX 10 · Score 30-8
    (2:48) 35-J.Bell up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 2:42 · JAX 2 · Score 31-8
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-5-N.Harris.
  13. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 0:54 · DET 6 · Score 31-14
    (:54) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass short middle to 14-J.Blackmon for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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.
  • Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Blaine Gabbert (JAX) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • Matthew Stafford (DET) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Lions vs Jacksonville Jaguars on 2012-11-04?

The Detroit Lions beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 31-14 in Week 9, 2012.

What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Q2: Detroit Lions 28, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q4: Detroit Lions 10, Jacksonville Jaguars 14; Final: Detroit Lions 31, Jacksonville Jaguars 14.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Leshoure (Q2 12:21) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Leshoure (Q2 8:02) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Leshoure (Q2 0:35) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Spurlock (B. Gabbert pass) (Q4 8:40) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Bell (Q4 2:48) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — J. Blackmon (B. Gabbert pass) (Q4 0:54) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q4 14:01, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Blaine Gabbert (Jacksonville Jaguars), 62.8% completion, +8.3% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.86 total passing EPA. Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 62.9% completion, +5.4% CPOE, +0.55 EPA per dropback, +19.20 total passing EPA.

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

Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.20 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+4.47 EPA): (8:36) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson to JAX 1 for 38 yards (42-C.Prosinski). Penalty on JAX-51-P.Posluszny, Defensive Offside, declined..

Season records after this game

Detroit Lions

Entered 3-4 Now 4-4 W

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 1-6 Now 1-7 L

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