Rams 28–31 Lions: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 6, 2016

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

M. Stafford (Detroit Lions), 60.5% completion, +4.3% CPOE, +0.65 EPA per dropback, +24.67 total passing EPA. C. Keenum (LA), 71.1% completion, +14.4% CPOE, +0.65 EPA per dropback, +24.51 total passing EPA.

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

M. Stafford (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +24.67 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+5.76 EPA): (10:57) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 15-G.Tate for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSE.

Quick answer

Winner: Detroit Lions
Final score: Detroit Lions 31–28 LA
Halftime: Tied 14–14 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Matthew Stafford
Top passer: Matthew Stafford
Biggest EPA play: (10:57) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 15-G.Tate for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Re…
Game date: 2016-10-16

Game summary

The Detroit Lions beat the LA 31–28 on 2016-10-16. Matthew Stafford posted a game-high +24.67 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
LA	7	7	7	7	0	28
Detroit Lions	7	7	7	10	0	31

Scoring Map

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

LALA

DET 20

DET 1

DET 9

LA 23

DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DETDetroit Lions
Q1 10:47TD
Marcus Jones
Points+6
Yard line
LA 7
Score
0-6
(10:47) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 11-M.Jones for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-W.Hayes].
DETDetroit Lions
Q1 10:44XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
LA 15
Score
0-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
LALA
Q1 5:24TD
K.J. Britt
Points+6
Yard line
DET 20
Score
6-7
(5:24) 17-C.Keenum pass short right to 18-K.Britt for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LALA
Q1 5:15XP
Greg Zuerlein
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
7-7
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
LALA
Q2 11:03TD
ADA. Donnal
Points+6
Yard line
DET 1
Score
13-7
(11:03) 64-A.Donnal reported in as eligible. 17-C.Keenum scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
LALA
Q2 11:01XP
Greg Zuerlein
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
14-7
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 3:12TD
ARA. Roberts
Points+6
Yard line
LA 2
Score
14-13
(3:12) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 12-A.Roberts for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-33-E.Gaines, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 3:07XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
LA 15
Score
14-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 9:52TD
ABA. Boldin
Points+6
Yard line
LA 4
Score
14-20
(9:52) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 80-A.Boldin for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 9:50XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
LA 15
Score
14-21
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
LALA
Q3 6:39TD
LKL. Kendricks
Points+6
Yard line
DET 15
Score
20-21
(6:39) (Shotgun) 17-C.Keenum pass short left to 88-L.Kendricks for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LALA
Q3 6:33XP
Greg Zuerlein
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
21-21
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
LALA
Q4 14:16TD
K.J. Britt
Points+6
Yard line
DET 9
Score
27-21
(14:16) (Shotgun) 17-C.Keenum pass short right to 18-K.Britt for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LALA
Q4 14:09XP
Greg Zuerlein
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
28-21
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 6:09TD
GTG. Tate
Points+6
Yard line
LA 23
Score
28-27
(6:09) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 15-G.Tate for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 6:02XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
LA 15
Score
28-28
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 1:33FG
Matt Prater
Points+3
Yard line
LA 17
Score
28-31
(1:33) 5-M.Prater 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Matthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +24.67 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
2Case Keenum · LA · Passing · +24.51 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
3G. Tate · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +12.51 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
4K.J. Britt · LA · Receiving · +11.37 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
5A. Roberts · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.66 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.83 EPA/play
6B. Quick · LA · Receiving · +3.83 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
7A. Boldin · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.02 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
8T. Gurley · LA · Receiving · +2.98 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.75 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 (+24.67) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.65 EPA per play.

Matthew Stafford's top snap (+5.76 EPA): (10:57) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 15-G.Tate for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left

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) · 38 dropbacks · 60.5% completion · +4.3% CPOE · +0.65 EPA/play · +24.67 total EPA
Case Keenum (LA) · 38 dropbacks · 71.1% completion · +14.4% CPOE · +0.65 EPA/play · +24.51 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	LA	Detroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play	+0.227	+0.222
Offensive success rate	53.3%	47.4%
Pass EPA/play	+0.645	+0.649
Rush EPA/play	-0.227	-0.213
Defensive EPA/play	-0.222	-0.227
Defensive success rate	52.6%	46.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (LA +0.23, Detroit Lions +0.22) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

LA: +0.23 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
Detroit Lions: +0.22 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)

Detroit Lions: 8 drives, +17.29 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
LA: 8 drives, +17.05 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Detroit Lions — Marcus Jones (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q1 10:47)
LA — K.J. Britt (Case Keenum pass) (Q1 5:24)
LA — A. Donnal (Q2 11:03)
Detroit Lions — A. Roberts (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q2 3:12)
Detroit Lions — A. Boldin (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q3 9:52)
LA — L. Kendricks (Case Keenum pass) (Q3 6:39)
LA — K.J. Britt (Case Keenum pass) (Q4 14:16)
Detroit Lions — G. Tate (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q4 6:09)

Field goals

Detroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q4 1:33)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LA 7 (Q1 10:47) — (10:47) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 11-M.Jones for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-W.Hayes].; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q1 10:44) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; LA found the end zone from the DET 20 (Q1 5:24) — (5:24) 17-C.Keenum pass short right to 18-K.Britt for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q1 5:15) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. LA found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q2 11:03) — (11:03) 64-A.Donnal reported in as eligible. 17-C.Keenum scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 11:01) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LA 2 (Q2 3:12); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 3:07) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LA 4 (Q3 9:52) — (9:52) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 80-A.Boldin for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q3 9:50) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; LA found the end zone from the DET 15 (Q3 6:39) — (6:39) (Shotgun) 17-C.Keenum pass short left to 88-L.Kendricks for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 6:33) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–7. LA found the end zone from the DET 9 (Q4 14:16) — (14:16) (Shotgun) 17-C.Keenum pass short right to 18-K.Britt for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 14:09) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LA 23 (Q4 6:09) — (6:09) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 15-G.Tate for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 6:02) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the LA 17 (Q4 1:33) — (1:33) 5-M.Prater 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

LA (Q4 1:09) — (1:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-C.Keenum pass deep middle intended for 88-L.Kendricks INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Bush at DET 45. 31-R.Bush to DET 45 for no gain. [WPA -22.3% · EPA -0.55]
Detroit Lions (Q3 10:57) — (10:57) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 15-G.Tate for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 9-M.Sta [WPA +21.6% · EPA +5.76]
Detroit Lions (Q4 6:09) — (6:09) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 15-G.Tate for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.5% · EPA +3.36]
LA (Q4 14:16) — (14:16) (Shotgun) 17-C.Keenum pass short right to 18-K.Britt for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.8% · EPA +2.35]
LA (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 64-A.Donnal reported in as eligible. 30-T.Gurley up the middle to DET 2 for -1 yards (93-T.Walker, 96-S.Charles). [WPA -15.2% · EPA -3.52]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Detroit Lions (Q3 10:57) — (10:57) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 15-G.Tate for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 9-M.Sta [WPA +21.6% · EPA +5.76]
Detroit Lions (Q2 3:12) — (3:12) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 12-A.Roberts for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-33-E.Gaines, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +13.2% · EPA +3.80]
LA (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 64-A.Donnal reported in as eligible. 30-T.Gurley up the middle to DET 2 for -1 yards (93-T.Walker, 96-S.Charles). [WPA -15.2% · EPA -3.52]
Detroit Lions (Q4 6:09) — (6:09) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 15-G.Tate for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.5% · EPA +3.36]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 10:47 · LA 7 · Score 0-6
(10:47) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 11-M.Jones for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-W.Hayes].
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 10:44 · LA 15 · Score 0-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
LA TD (+6) — Q1 5:24 · DET 20 · Score 6-7
(5:24) 17-C.Keenum pass short right to 18-K.Britt for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LA XP (+1) — Q1 5:15 · DET 15 · Score 7-7
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
LA TD (+6) — Q2 11:03 · DET 1 · Score 13-7
(11:03) 64-A.Donnal reported in as eligible. 17-C.Keenum scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
LA XP (+1) — Q2 11:01 · DET 15 · Score 14-7
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 3:12 · LA 2 · Score 14-13
(3:12) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 12-A.Roberts for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-33-E.Gaines, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 3:07 · LA 15 · Score 14-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 9:52 · LA 4 · Score 14-20
(9:52) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 80-A.Boldin for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 9:50 · LA 15 · Score 14-21
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
LA TD (+6) — Q3 6:39 · DET 15 · Score 20-21
(6:39) (Shotgun) 17-C.Keenum pass short left to 88-L.Kendricks for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LA XP (+1) — Q3 6:33 · DET 15 · Score 21-21
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
LA TD (+6) — Q4 14:16 · DET 9 · Score 27-21
(14:16) (Shotgun) 17-C.Keenum pass short right to 18-K.Britt for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LA XP (+1) — Q4 14:09 · DET 15 · Score 28-21
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 6:09 · LA 23 · Score 28-27
(6:09) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 15-G.Tate for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 6:02 · LA 15 · Score 28-28
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 1:33 · LA 17 · Score 28-31
(1:33) 5-M.Prater 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
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 LA vs Detroit Lions on 2016-10-16?

The Detroit Lions beat the LA 31-28 in Week 6, 2016.

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

Q1: LA 7, Detroit Lions 7; Q2: LA 7, Detroit Lions 7; Q3: LA 7, Detroit Lions 7; Q4: LA 7, Detroit Lions 10; Final: LA 28, Detroit Lions 31.

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

Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Jones (M. Stafford pass) (Q1 10:47) LA touchdown — K. Britt (C. Keenum pass) (Q1 5:24) LA touchdown — A. Donnal (Q2 11:03) Detroit Lions touchdown — A. Roberts (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 3:12) Detroit Lions touchdown — A. Boldin (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 9:52) LA touchdown — L. Kendricks (C. Keenum pass) (Q3 6:39) LA touchdown — K. Britt (C. Keenum pass) (Q4 14:16) Detroit Lions touchdown — G. Tate (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 6:09) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q4 1:33, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Detroit Lions?

Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 60.5% completion, +4.3% CPOE, +0.65 EPA per dropback, +24.67 total passing EPA. Case Keenum (LA), 71.1% completion, +14.4% CPOE, +0.65 EPA per dropback, +24.51 total passing EPA.

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

Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +24.67 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+5.76 EPA): (10:57) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 15-G.Tate for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSE.

Was LA vs Detroit Lions a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Detroit Lions won 31-28 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

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Detroit Lions

Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W

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