Quick answer
- Winner
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Final score
- Philadelphia Eagles 34–20 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 8–0 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- L. McCoy
- Top passer
- Matthew Stafford
- Biggest EPA play
- 6-A.Henery kicks 63 yards from PHI 35 to DET 2. 12-J.Ross for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2013-12-08
Game summary
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Detroit Lions 34–20 on 2013-12-08, overcoming Detroit Lions's 8–0 halftime lead. L. McCoy posted a game-high +8.19 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 34 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Lions | 8 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
 Philadelphia Eagles | 0 | 6 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DETDetroit Lions
(10:07) (Shotgun) 35-J.Bell left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-M.Stafford pass to 35-J.Bell is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(6:53) 8-D.Jones punts 43 yards to DET 42, Center-46-J.Dorenbos. 12-J.Ross for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(4:13) (No Huddle) 9-N.Foles pass deep right to 10-D.Jackson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
(14:42) (Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy left end for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 34-B.Brown rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
6-A.Henery kicks 63 yards from PHI 35 to DET 2. 12-J.Ross for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(13:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy left tackle for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-N.Foles pass to 14-R.Cooper is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(8:18) (No Huddle) 9-N.Foles up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(3:06) (Shotgun) 32-C.Polk up the middle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PHIPhiladelphia EaglesFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 10:07TD Points+6
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 6-0
(10:07) (Shotgun) 35-J.Bell left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 10:02Safety Matthew StaffordPoints+2
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 8-0
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-M.Stafford pass to 35-J.Bell is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 6:53TD Josh RossPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 85
- Score
- 14-0
(6:53) 8-D.Jones punts 43 yards to DET 42, Center-46-J.Dorenbos. 12-J.Ross for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 4:13TD Drake JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 19
- Score
- 14-6
(4:13) (No Huddle) 9-N.Foles pass deep right to 10-D.Jackson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 14:42TD LML. McCoyPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 40
- Score
- 14-12
(14:42) (Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy left end for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 14:34Safety Brittain BrownPoints+2
- Yard line
- DET 1
- Score
- 14-14
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 34-B.Brown rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 14:34TD Josh RossPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 35
- Score
- 20-14
6-A.Henery kicks 63 yards from PHI 35 to DET 2. 12-J.Ross for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 13:23TD LML. McCoyPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 57
- Score
- 20-20
(13:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy left tackle for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 13:13Safety NFN. FolesPoints+2
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 20-22
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-N.Foles pass to 14-R.Cooper is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 8:18TD NFN. FolesPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 1
- Score
- 20-28
(8:18) (No Huddle) 9-N.Foles up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 3:06TD CPC. PolkPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 38
- Score
- 20-34
(3:06) (Shotgun) 32-C.Polk up the middle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1L. McCoy · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +8.19 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 2Drake Jackson · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.25 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 3Jaheim Bell · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.82 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 4
Cornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.26 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play - 5C. Polk · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +3.09 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 6B. Pettigrew · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.67 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 7B. Celek · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.67 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 8Matthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +1.88 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.06 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
L. McCoy — PHI · Rushing
L. McCoy posted the highest total EPA (+8.19) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.
L. McCoy's top snap (+4.70 EPA): (13:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy left tackle for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+6.82 EPA): A. Henery — 6-A.Henery kicks 63 yards from PHI 35 to DET 2. 12-J.Ross for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Matthew Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 30 dropbacks · 33.3% completion · -19.0% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +1.88 total EPA
- N. Foles (Philadelphia Eagles) · 29 dropbacks · 37.9% completion · -7.8% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.68 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Philadelphia Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.133 | +0.021 |
| Offensive success rate | 33.8% | 42.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.063 | +0.024 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.644 | +0.175 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.021 | +0.133 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.1% | 66.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Philadelphia Eagles held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.13), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: -0.13 EPA/play (17th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Philadelphia Eagles: +0.02 EPA/play (52nd percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 14 drives, -10.24 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 14 drives, +1.91 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — Jaheim Bell
- Detroit Lions — Josh Ross
- Philadelphia Eagles — Drake Jackson (N. Foles pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — L. McCoy
- Detroit Lions — Josh Ross
- Philadelphia Eagles — L. McCoy
- Philadelphia Eagles — N. Foles
- Philadelphia Eagles — C. Polk
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 8–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the PHI 2 (Q2 10:07) — (10:07) (Shotgun) 35-J.Bell left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions registered a safety from the PHI 2 (Q2 10:02) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-M.Stafford pass to 35-J.Bell is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 6–6. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 85 (Q3 6:53) — (6:53) 8-D.Jones punts 43 yards to DET 42, Center-46-J.Dorenbos. 12-J.Ross for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DET 19 (Q3 4:13).
The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 28–6. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DET 40 (Q4 14:42) — (14:42) (Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy left end for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles registered a safety from the DET 1 (Q4 14:34) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 34-B.Brown rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the PHI 35 (Q4 14:34) — 6-A.Henery kicks 63 yards from PHI 35 to DET 2. 12-J.Ross for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DET 57 (Q4 13:23) — (13:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy left tackle for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles registered a safety from the DET 2 (Q4 13:13) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-N.Foles pass to 14-R.Cooper is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q4 8:18) — (8:18) (No Huddle) 9-N.Foles up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DET 38 (Q4 3:06) — (3:06) (Shotgun) 32-C.Polk up the middle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 14:34) — 6-A.Henery kicks 63 yards from PHI 35 to DET 2. 12-J.Ross for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 13:23) — (13:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy left tackle for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 14:42) — (14:42) (Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy left end for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 12:19) — (12:19) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep middle intended for 14-R.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Houston at 50. 23-C.Houston to PHI 20 for 30 yards (79-T.Herremans).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 7:26) — (7:26) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford FUMBLES (Aborted) at PHI 24, RECOVERED by PHI-95-M.Kendricks at PHI 40. 95-M.Kendricks to PHI 40 for no gain (9-M.Stafford).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 14:34) — 6-A.Henery kicks 63 yards from PHI 35 to DET 2. 12-J.Ross for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 7:26) — (7:26) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford FUMBLES (Aborted) at PHI 24, RECOVERED by PHI-95-M.Kendricks at PHI 40. 95-M.Kendricks to PHI 40 for no gain (9-M.Stafford).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 12:19) — (12:19) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep middle intended for 14-R.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Houston at 50. 23-C.Houston to PHI 20 for 30 yards (79-T.Herremans).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 6:53) — (6:53) 8-D.Jones punts 43 yards to DET 42, Center-46-J.Dorenbos. 12-J.Ross for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 10:07 · PHI 2 · Score 6-0
(10:07) (Shotgun) 35-J.Bell left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions Safety (+2) — Q2 10:02 · PHI 2 · Score 8-0
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-M.Stafford pass to 35-J.Bell is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 6:53 · DET 85 · Score 14-0
(6:53) 8-D.Jones punts 43 yards to DET 42, Center-46-J.Dorenbos. 12-J.Ross for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 4:13 · DET 19 · Score 14-6
(4:13) (No Huddle) 9-N.Foles pass deep right to 10-D.Jackson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 14:42 · DET 40 · Score 14-12
(14:42) (Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy left end for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles Safety (+2) — Q4 14:34 · DET 1 · Score 14-14
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 34-B.Brown rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 14:34 · PHI 35 · Score 20-14
6-A.Henery kicks 63 yards from PHI 35 to DET 2. 12-J.Ross for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 13:23 · DET 57 · Score 20-20
(13:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy left tackle for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles Safety (+2) — Q4 13:13 · DET 2 · Score 20-22
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-N.Foles pass to 14-R.Cooper is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 8:18 · DET 1 · Score 20-28
(8:18) (No Huddle) 9-N.Foles up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 3:06 · DET 38 · Score 20-34
(3:06) (Shotgun) 32-C.Polk up the middle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
- L. McCoy (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Matthew Stafford (DET) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- N. Foles (PHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2013-12-08?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Detroit Lions 34-20 in Week 14, 2013.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Q2: Detroit Lions 8, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q3: Detroit Lions 6, Philadelphia Eagles 6; Q4: Detroit Lions 6, Philadelphia Eagles 28; Final: Detroit Lions 20, Philadelphia Eagles 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Bell (Q2 10:07) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Ross (Q3 6:53) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Jackson (N. Foles pass) (Q3 4:13) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — L. McCoy (Q4 14:42) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Ross (Q4 14:34) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — L. McCoy (Q4 13:23) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — N. Foles (Q4 8:18) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — C. Polk (Q4 3:06) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 33.3% completion, -19.0% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +1.88 total passing EPA. N. Foles (Philadelphia Eagles), 37.9% completion, -7.8% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.68 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Philadelphia Eagles?
L. McCoy (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.19 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 29 snaps. Their top snap (+4.70 EPA): (13:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy left tackle for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 7-5 Now 7-6 L
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 7-5 Now 8-5 W
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