Eagles 14–45 Lions: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 12, 2015

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs Detroit Lions?

M. Stafford (Detroit Lions), 62.8% completion, +4.1% CPOE, +0.55 EPA per dropback, +23.47 total passing EPA. M. Sanchez (Philadelphia Eagles), 54.3% completion, +2.9% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.05 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Philadelphia Eagles vs Detroit Lions?

M. Stafford (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +23.47 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (+4.39 EPA): (:17) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Detroit Lions
Final score: Detroit Lions 45–14 Philadelphia Eagles
Halftime: Philadelphia Eagles 7–24 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Matthew Stafford
Top passer: Matthew Stafford
Biggest EPA play: (6:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez sacked at PHI 15 for -8 yards (94-E.Ansah). FUMBLE…
Game date: 2015-11-26

Game summary

The Detroit Lions beat the Philadelphia Eagles 45–14 on 2015-11-26. Matthew Stafford posted a game-high +23.47 total EPA in the passing.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Philadelphia Eagles	0	7	0	7	0	14
Detroit Lions	7	17	14	7	0	45

Scoring Map

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

PHIPhiladelphia Eagles

DET 2

+1DET 15

+3PHI 30

PHI 25

DET 24

+1DET 15

DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DETDetroit Lions
Q1 2:14TD
TRT. Riddick
Points+6
Yard line
PHI 8
Score
0-6
(2:14) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 25-T.Riddick for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q1 2:10XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
PHI 15
Score
0-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 14:26TD
BCB. Celek
Points+6
Yard line
DET 2
Score
6-7
(14:26) (Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass short right to 87-B.Celek for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 14:20XP
CSC. Sturgis
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
7-7
6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 7:58TD
GTG. Tate
Points+6
Yard line
PHI 2
Score
7-13
(7:58) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 15-G.Tate for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 7:53XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
PHI 15
Score
7-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 5:04FG
Matt Prater
Points+3
Yard line
PHI 30
Score
7-17
(5:04) 5-M.Prater 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:17TD
Cornelius Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
PHI 25
Score
7-23
(:17) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:12XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
PHI 15
Score
7-24
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 7:13TD
Cornelius Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
PHI 4
Score
7-30
(7:13) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 7:09XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
PHI 15
Score
7-31
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 5:10TD
Cornelius Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
PHI 3
Score
7-37
(5:10) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 5:05XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
PHI 15
Score
7-38
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 10:45TD
Jaheim Bell
Points+6
Yard line
PHI 1
Score
7-44
(10:45) 77-C.Lucas reported in as eligible. 35-J.Bell up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 10:42XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
PHI 15
Score
7-45
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 3:02TD
Jordan Matthews
Points+6
Yard line
DET 24
Score
13-45
(3:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass deep left to 81-J.Matthews for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-32-J.Ihedigbo, Illegal Contact, declined.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 2:56XP
CSC. Sturgis
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
14-45
6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Matthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +23.47 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
2Cornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +8.24 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
3T. Riddick · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +7.61 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
4Jordan Matthews · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +6.39 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
5Jaheim Bell · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.52 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
6T. Burton · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.39 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
7G. Tate · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.61 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
8J. Huff · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.12 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

Matthew Stafford — DET · Passing

Matthew Stafford posted the highest total EPA (+23.47) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.55 EPA per play.

Matthew Stafford's top snap (+4.39 EPA): (:17) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-4.61 EPA): M. Sanchez — (6:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez sacked at PHI 15 for -8 yards (94-E.Ansah). FUMBLES (94-E.Ansah) [92-H.Ngata], RECOVERED by DET-94-E.Ansah at PHI 15. 94-E.Ansah to PHI 14 for 1 yard (29-D.Murr

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) · 43 dropbacks · 62.8% completion · +4.1% CPOE · +0.55 EPA/play · +23.47 total EPA
M. Sanchez (Philadelphia Eagles) · 35 dropbacks · 54.3% completion · +2.9% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.05 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Philadelphia Eagles	Detroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play	-0.163	+0.224
Offensive success rate	32.9%	52.3%
Pass EPA/play	-0.087	+0.546
Rush EPA/play	-0.336	-0.168
Defensive EPA/play	-0.224	+0.163
Defensive success rate	47.7%	67.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Detroit Lions held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs -0.16), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Philadelphia Eagles: -0.16 EPA/play (17th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
Detroit Lions: +0.22 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)

Detroit Lions: 11 drives, +19.28 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Philadelphia Eagles: 12 drives, -12.88 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Detroit Lions — T. Riddick (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q1 2:14)
Philadelphia Eagles — B. Celek (M. Sanchez pass) (Q2 14:26)
Detroit Lions — G. Tate (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q2 7:58)
Detroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q2 0:17)
Detroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q3 7:13)
Detroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q3 5:10)
Detroit Lions — Jaheim Bell (Q4 10:45)
Philadelphia Eagles — Jordan Matthews (M. Sanchez pass) (Q4 3:02)

Field goals

Detroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q2 5:04)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the PHI 8 (Q1 2:14) — (2:14) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 25-T.Riddick for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q1 2:10) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 17–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q2 14:26) — (14:26) (Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass short right to 87-B.Celek for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 14:20) — 6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the PHI 2 (Q2 7:58) — (7:58) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 15-G.Tate for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 7:53) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the PHI 30 (Q2 5:04) — (5:04) 5-M.Prater 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the PHI 25 (Q2 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 0:12) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 14–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the PHI 4 (Q3 7:13) — (7:13) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q3 7:09) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the PHI 3 (Q3 5:10) — (5:10) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q3 5:05) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q4 10:45) — (10:45) 77-C.Lucas reported in as eligible. 35-J.Bell up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q4 10:42) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DET 24 (Q4 3:02); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 2:56) — 6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 11:26) — (11:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass short right to 17-N.Agholor to DET 28 for 12 yards (23-D.Slay; 59-T.Whitehead). PHI-71-J.Peters was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. [WPA +9.0% · EPA +2.56]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 12:28) — (12:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) PENALTY on DET-94-E.Ansah, Neutral Zone Infraction, 4 yards, enforced at DET 42 - No Play. [WPA +8.9% · EPA +1.46]
Detroit Lions (Q1 5:17) — (5:17) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 25-T.Riddick to PHI 22 for 23 yards (31-B.Maxwell). [WPA +7.7% · EPA +2.26]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 0:53) — (:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass short middle to 47-T.Burton pushed ob at DET 5 for 43 yards (55-S.Tulloch). DET-27-G.Quin was injured during the play. He is Out. [WPA +7.7% · EPA +3.17]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 13:24) — (13:24) (No Huddle) 3-M.Sanchez pass deep middle to 81-J.Matthews to DET 47 for 23 yards (42-I.Abdul-Quddus). [WPA +7.6% · EPA +2.58]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 6:42) — (6:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez sacked at PHI 15 for -8 yards (94-E.Ansah). FUMBLES (94-E.Ansah) [92-H.Ngata], RECOVERED by DET-94-E.Ansah at PHI 15. 94-E.Ansah to PHI 14 for 1 yard (29-D.Murr [WPA -0.4% · EPA -4.61]
Detroit Lions (Q2 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.0% · EPA +4.39]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 9:39) — (9:39) 6-C.Sturgis 50 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones. [WPA -6.8% · EPA -4.21]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 3:02) — (3:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass deep left to 81-J.Matthews for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-32-J.Ihedigbo, Illegal Contact, declined. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +3.82]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 2:14 · PHI 8 · Score 0-6
(2:14) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 25-T.Riddick for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 2:10 · PHI 15 · Score 0-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 14:26 · DET 2 · Score 6-7
(14:26) (Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass short right to 87-B.Celek for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 14:20 · DET 15 · Score 7-7
6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 7:58 · PHI 2 · Score 7-13
(7:58) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 15-G.Tate for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 7:53 · PHI 15 · Score 7-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 5:04 · PHI 30 · Score 7-17
(5:04) 5-M.Prater 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 0:17 · PHI 25 · Score 7-23
(:17) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 0:12 · PHI 15 · Score 7-24
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 7:13 · PHI 4 · Score 7-30
(7:13) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 7:09 · PHI 15 · Score 7-31
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 5:10 · PHI 3 · Score 7-37
(5:10) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 5:05 · PHI 15 · Score 7-38
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 10:45 · PHI 1 · Score 7-44
(10:45) 77-C.Lucas reported in as eligible. 35-J.Bell up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 10:42 · PHI 15 · Score 7-45
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 3:02 · DET 24 · Score 13-45
(3:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass deep left to 81-J.Matthews for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-32-J.Ihedigbo, Illegal Contact, declined.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 2:56 · DET 15 · Score 14-45
6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.

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.
Matthew Stafford (DET) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Detroit Lions on 2015-11-26?

The Detroit Lions beat the Philadelphia Eagles 45-14 in Week 12, 2015.

What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Detroit Lions?

Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Detroit Lions 7; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Detroit Lions 17; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Detroit Lions 14; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Detroit Lions 7; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 14, Detroit Lions 45.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Detroit Lions?

Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Riddick (M. Stafford pass) (Q1 2:14) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — B. Celek (M. Sanchez pass) (Q2 14:26) Detroit Lions touchdown — G. Tate (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 7:58) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 0:17) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 7:13) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 5:10) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Bell (Q4 10:45) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Matthews (M. Sanchez pass) (Q4 3:02) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q2 5:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs Detroit Lions?

Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 62.8% completion, +4.1% CPOE, +0.55 EPA per dropback, +23.47 total passing EPA. M. Sanchez (Philadelphia Eagles), 54.3% completion, +2.9% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.05 total passing EPA.

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

Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +23.47 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (+4.39 EPA): (:17) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 4-6 Now 4-7 L

Detroit Lions

Entered 3-7 Now 4-7 W

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