Patriots 13–3 Rams: Score, Stats & Recap | Conf. Championship, 2018

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs LA?

J. Goff (LA), 44.2% completion, -10.2% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -10.12 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 52.5% completion, -9.7% CPOE, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.10 total passing EPA.

Quick answer

Winner: New England Patriots
Final score: New England Patriots 13–3 LA
Halftime: New England Patriots 3–0 LA at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: J. Edelman
Top passer: Jared Goff
Biggest EPA play: (12:14) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 15-C.Hogan INTERCEPTED by 58-C.…
Game date: 2019-02-03

Game summary

The New England Patriots beat the LA 13–3 on 2019-02-03. J. Edelman posted a game-high +8.92 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
New England Patriots	3	0	10	0	0	13
LA	0	3	0	0	0	3

Scoring Map

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

NENew England Patriots

+3LA 24

+3NE 35

LA 2

+1LA 15

+3LA 24

LALA

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

NENew England Patriots
Q2 10:33FG
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+3
Yard line
LA 24
Score
3-0
(10:33) 3-S.Gostkowski 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
LALA
Q3 2:15FG
Greg Zuerlein
Points+3
Yard line
NE 35
Score
3-3
(2:15) 4-G.Zuerlein 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
NENew England Patriots
Q4 7:03TD
Sony Michel
Points+6
Yard line
LA 2
Score
9-3
(7:03) 68-L.Waddle reported in as eligible. 26-S.Michel left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NENew England Patriots
Q4 7:00XP
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+1
Yard line
LA 15
Score
10-3
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
NENew England Patriots
Q4 1:16FG
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+3
Yard line
LA 24
Score
13-3
(1:16) 3-S.Gostkowski 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1J. Edelman · New England Patriots · Receiving · +8.92 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
2Sony Michel · New England Patriots · Rushing · +2.09 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
3R. Gronkowski · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.18 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
4R. Burkhead · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.06 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
5Cordarrelle Patterson · New England Patriots · Receiving · +0.58 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
6J. Edelman · New England Patriots · Rushing · +0.32 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
7Robert Woods · LA · Rushing · +0.14 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
8T. Brady · New England Patriots · Rushing · +0.00 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.00 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

J. Edelman — NE · Receiving

J. Edelman posted the highest total EPA (+8.92) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.74 EPA per play.

J. Edelman's top snap (+2.77 EPA): (11:45) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 11-J.Edelman to NE 41 for 27 yards (20-L.Joyner).

Biggest single play (-4.35 EPA): T. Brady — (12:14) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 15-C.Hogan INTERCEPTED by 58-C.Littleton (23-N.Robey) at LA 27. 58-C.Littleton to LA 27 for no gain (15-C.Hogan).

Quarterback report card

Jared Goff led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Jared Goff (LA) · 43 dropbacks · 44.2% completion · -10.2% CPOE · -0.24 EPA/play · -10.12 total EPA
T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 40 dropbacks · 52.5% completion · -9.7% CPOE · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.10 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	New England Patriots	LA
Offensive EPA/play	-0.032	-0.182
Offensive success rate	47.6%	35.4%
Pass EPA/play	-0.002	-0.235
Rush EPA/play	+0.014	-0.221
Defensive EPA/play	+0.182	+0.032
Defensive success rate	64.6%	52.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

New England Patriots: -0.03 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
LA: -0.18 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)

LA: 12 drives, -14.88 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
New England Patriots: 13 drives, -2.68 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

New England Patriots — Sony Michel (Q4 7:03)

Field goals

New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski (Q2 10:33)
LA — Greg Zuerlein (Q3 2:15)
New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski (Q4 1:16)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 3–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the LA 24 (Q2 10:33) — (10:33) 3-S.Gostkowski 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..

The third quarter: LA won the period 3–0. LA connected on a field goal from the NE 35 (Q3 2:15) — (2:15) 4-G.Zuerlein 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the LA 2 (Q4 7:03) — (7:03) 68-L.Waddle reported in as eligible. 26-S.Michel left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 7:00) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the LA 24 (Q4 1:16) — (1:16) 3-S.Gostkowski 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

LA (Q4 4:24) — (4:24) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep right intended for 12-B.Cooks INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Gilmore at NE 4. 24-S.Gilmore to NE 4 for no gain (12-B.Cooks). [WPA -15.6% · EPA -3.64]
New England Patriots (Q1 12:14) — (12:14) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 15-C.Hogan INTERCEPTED by 58-C.Littleton (23-N.Robey) at LA 27. 58-C.Littleton to LA 27 for no gain (15-C.Hogan). [WPA -13.0% · EPA -4.35]
LA (Q3 2:15) — (2:15) 4-G.Zuerlein 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. [WPA +12.6% · EPA +1.62]
LA (Q3 2:56) — (2:56) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff sacked at NE 35 for -9 yards (54-D.Hightower). [WPA -12.2% · EPA -1.80]
New England Patriots (Q4 7:03) — (7:03) 68-L.Waddle reported in as eligible. 26-S.Michel left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.0% · EPA +0.77]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

New England Patriots (Q1 12:14) — (12:14) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 15-C.Hogan INTERCEPTED by 58-C.Littleton (23-N.Robey) at LA 27. 58-C.Littleton to LA 27 for no gain (15-C.Hogan). [WPA -13.0% · EPA -4.35]
New England Patriots (Q1 5:39) — (5:39) 3-S.Gostkowski 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. [WPA -10.1% · EPA -4.19]
New England Patriots (Q2 1:16) — (1:16) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short left to 87-R.Gronkowski (58-C.Littleton). [WPA -7.0% · EPA -3.72]
LA (Q4 4:24) — (4:24) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep right intended for 12-B.Cooks INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Gilmore at NE 4. 24-S.Gilmore to NE 4 for no gain (12-B.Cooks). [WPA -15.6% · EPA -3.64]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 10:33 · LA 24 · Score 3-0
(10:33) 3-S.Gostkowski 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
LA FG (+3) — Q3 2:15 · NE 35 · Score 3-3
(2:15) 4-G.Zuerlein 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 7:03 · LA 2 · Score 9-3
(7:03) 68-L.Waddle reported in as eligible. 26-S.Michel left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 7:00 · LA 15 · Score 10-3
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 1:16 · LA 24 · Score 13-3
(1:16) 3-S.Gostkowski 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.

Key takeaways

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

New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
J. Edelman (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Jared Goff (LA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
T. Brady (NE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New England Patriots vs LA on 2019-02-03?

The New England Patriots beat the LA 13-3 in Conf. Championship, 2018.

What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs LA?

Q2: New England Patriots 3, LA 0; Q3: New England Patriots 0, LA 3; Q4: New England Patriots 10, LA 0; Final: New England Patriots 13, LA 3.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs LA?

New England Patriots touchdown — S. Michel (Q4 7:03) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 10:33, 3 pts) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q3 2:15, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q4 1:16, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs LA?

Jared Goff (LA), 44.2% completion, -10.2% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -10.12 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 52.5% completion, -9.7% CPOE, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.10 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs LA?

J. Edelman (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.92 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+2.77 EPA): (11:45) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 11-J.Edelman to NE 41 for 27 yards (20-L.Joyner)..

Season records after this game

New England Patriots

Entered 13-5 Now 14-5 W

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 15-3 Now 15-4 L

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