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NFL · Week 13 · December 2, 2018 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Rams vs. Detroit Lions: 2018 Week 13 Recap

Rams defeat Lions 30–16 in Week 13

Robert Woods led Fantasy Impact as Rams prevailed in a 30–16 Week 13 finish.

Los Angeles Rams 30 11–1 Winner
Final 30–16
Detroit Lions 16 4–8
Winner
Los Angeles Rams
Final score
30–16
Halftime
Los Angeles Rams 13–3 Detroit Lions
Top passer
Matthew Stafford
FantasyHQ MVP
Robert Woods
Game date
December 2, 2018

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • Robert Woods
    Robert Woods 5 REC · 67 YDS · 1 TD +7.3 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Gurley 23 CAR · 132 YDS · 2 TD +4.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Jared Goff
    Jared Goff +0.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • L.Toilolo 4 REC · 90 YDS +4.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Truman Jones
    Truman Jones 1 REC · 25 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Taylor Decker
    Taylor Decker 1 REC · 11 YDS · 1 TD +1.6 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
LA
Final score
LA 30–16 Detroit Lions
Halftime
LA 13–3 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Robert Woods
Top passer
Matthew Stafford
Biggest EPA play
(8:26) 9-M.Stafford sacked at DET 29 for -13 yards (99-A.Donald). FUMBLES (99-A.Donald) [9…
Game date
2018-12-02

Game summary

The LA beat the Detroit Lions 30–16 on 2018-12-02. Robert Woods posted a game-high +7.28 total EPA in the receiving.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
LA310314030
Detroit Lions03103016

Scoring Map

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

LALA
DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LALA
    Q1 3:20FG
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 6
    Score
    3-0

    (3:20) 4-G.Zuerlein 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  2. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 12:26FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 10
    Score
    3-3

    (12:26) 5-M.Prater 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  3. LALA
    Q2 2:33TD
    Robert Woods

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 8
    Score
    9-3

    (2:33) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 17-R.Woods for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. LALA
    Q2 2:28XP
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 15
    Score
    10-3

    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  5. LALA
    Q2 0:48FG
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 29
    Score
    13-3

    (:48) 4-G.Zuerlein 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  6. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 8:01FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 11
    Score
    13-6

    (8:01) 5-M.Prater 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  7. LALA
    Q3 5:51FG
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 30
    Score
    16-6

    (5:51) 4-G.Zuerlein 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  8. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 3:08TD
    Taylor Decker

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 11
    Score
    16-12

    (3:08) 68-T.Decker reported in as eligible. 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 68-T.Decker for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 3:02XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 15
    Score
    16-13

    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  10. LALA
    Q4 6:58TD
    TGT. Gurley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 13
    Score
    22-13

    (6:58) (No Huddle) 30-T.Gurley right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. LALA
    Q4 6:53XP
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 15
    Score
    23-13

    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  12. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 2:57FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 17
    Score
    23-16

    (2:57) 5-M.Prater 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  13. LALA
    Q4 2:00TD
    TGT. Gurley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    29-16

    (2:00) 30-T.Gurley right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. LALA
    Q4 1:54XP
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 15
    Score
    30-16

    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Robert WoodsRobert Woods · LA · Receiving · +7.28 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
  2. 2T. Gurley · LA · Rushing · +4.88 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
  3. 3L. Toilolo · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.71 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
  4. 4Truman JonesTruman Jones · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.64 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.64 EPA/play
  5. 5Taylor DeckerTaylor Decker · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.59 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
  6. 6T. Riddick · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.32 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  7. 7T. Gurley · LA · Receiving · +1.22 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
  8. 8Z. Zenner · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +0.97 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Robert Woods

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Robert Woods — LA · Receiving

Robert Woods posted the highest total EPA (+7.28) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.91 EPA per play.

Robert Woods's top snap (+2.87 EPA): (2:33) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 17-R.Woods for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-6.72 EPA): Matthew Stafford — (8:26) 9-M.Stafford sacked at DET 29 for -13 yards (99-A.Donald). FUMBLES (99-A.Donald) [99-A.Donald], RECOVERED by LA-50-S.Ebukam at DET 24. 50-S.Ebukam to DET 24 for no gain (87-L.Toilolo).

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 StaffordMatthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 43 dropbacks · 46.5% completion · -5.8% CPOE · -0.11 EPA/play · -4.70 total EPA
  • Jared GoffJared Goff (LA) · 40 dropbacks · 42.5% completion · -11.8% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.50 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLADetroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play+0.076-0.133
Offensive success rate45.9%36.3%
Pass EPA/play-0.088-0.117
Rush EPA/play+0.195-0.199
Defensive EPA/play+0.133-0.076
Defensive success rate63.7%54.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, LA generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • LA: +0.08 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: -0.13 EPA/play (21st percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: 12 drives, -12.11 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • LA: 13 drives, +6.44 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Robert WoodsLA — Robert Woods (Jared Goff pass) (Q2 2:33)
  • Taylor DeckerDetroit Lions — Taylor Decker (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q3 3:08)
  • LA — T. Gurley (Q4 6:58)
  • LA — T. Gurley (Q4 2:00)

Field goals

  • Greg ZuerleinLA — Greg Zuerlein (Q1 3:20)
  • Matt PraterDetroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q2 12:26)
  • Greg ZuerleinLA — Greg Zuerlein (Q2 0:48)
  • Matt PraterDetroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q3 8:01)
  • Greg ZuerleinLA — Greg Zuerlein (Q3 5:51)
  • Matt PraterDetroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q4 2:57)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: LA won the period 3–0. LA connected on a field goal from the DET 6 (Q1 3:20) — (3:20) 4-G.Zuerlein 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

The second quarter: LA won the period 10–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the LA 10 (Q2 12:26) — (12:26) 5-M.Prater 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; LA found the end zone from the DET 8 (Q2 2:33) — (2:33) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 17-R.Woods for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 2:28) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; LA connected on a field goal from the DET 29 (Q2 0:48) — (:48) 4-G.Zuerlein 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the LA 11 (Q3 8:01) — (8:01) 5-M.Prater 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; LA connected on a field goal from the DET 30 (Q3 5:51) — (5:51) 4-G.Zuerlein 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LA 11 (Q3 3:08) — (3:08) 68-T.Decker reported in as eligible. 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 68-T.Decker for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q3 3:02) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The fourth quarter: LA won the period 14–3. LA found the end zone from the DET 13 (Q4 6:58) — (6:58) (No Huddle) 30-T.Gurley right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 6:53) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the LA 17 (Q4 2:57) — (2:57) 5-M.Prater 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; LA found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 30-T.Gurley right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 1:54) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Detroit Lions (Q4 8:26) — (8:26) 9-M.Stafford sacked at DET 29 for -13 yards (99-A.Donald). FUMBLES (99-A.Donald) [99-A.Donald], RECOVERED by LA-50-S.Ebukam at DET 24. 50-S.Ebukam to DET 24 for no gain (87-L.Toilolo). [WPA -26.4% · EPA -6.72]
  • LA (Q3 13:35) — (13:35) (No Huddle) 16-J.Goff sacked at LA 47 for -2 yards (98-D.Harrison). FUMBLES (98-D.Harrison) [98-D.Harrison], RECOVERED by DET-98-D.Harrison at LA 47. 98-D.Harrison to LA 47 for no gain (65-J.S [WPA -12.2% · EPA -6.08]
  • LA (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 17-R.Woods to DET 40 for 9 yards (47-T.Walker). [WPA +9.6% · EPA +2.01]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 5:31) — (5:31) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete deep right to 19-K.Golladay (20-L.Joyner) [94-J.Franklin]. DET-71-R.Wagner was injured during the play. PENALTY on LA-20-L.Joyner, Defensive Pass Interfer [WPA +9.6% · EPA +4.38]
  • Detroit Lions (Q3 4:33) — (4:33) 66-J.Dahl reported in as eligible. 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 87-L.Toilolo to LA 23 for 39 yards (22-M.Peters) [96-M.Longacre]. [WPA +9.1% · EPA +2.47]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Detroit Lions (Q4 8:26) — (8:26) 9-M.Stafford sacked at DET 29 for -13 yards (99-A.Donald). FUMBLES (99-A.Donald) [99-A.Donald], RECOVERED by LA-50-S.Ebukam at DET 24. 50-S.Ebukam to DET 24 for no gain (87-L.Toilolo). [WPA -26.4% · EPA -6.72]
  • LA (Q3 13:35) — (13:35) (No Huddle) 16-J.Goff sacked at LA 47 for -2 yards (98-D.Harrison). FUMBLES (98-D.Harrison) [98-D.Harrison], RECOVERED by DET-98-D.Harrison at LA 47. 98-D.Harrison to LA 47 for no gain (65-J.S [WPA -12.2% · EPA -6.08]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 5:31) — (5:31) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete deep right to 19-K.Golladay (20-L.Joyner) [94-J.Franklin]. DET-71-R.Wagner was injured during the play. PENALTY on LA-20-L.Joyner, Defensive Pass Interfer [WPA +9.6% · EPA +4.38]
  • LA (Q4 2:44) — (2:44) 30-T.Gurley left end to DET 2 for 36 yards (24-N.Lawson). [WPA +2.2% · EPA +3.70]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. LA FG (+3) — Q1 3:20 · DET 6 · Score 3-0
    (3:20) 4-G.Zuerlein 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  2. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 12:26 · LA 10 · Score 3-3
    (12:26) 5-M.Prater 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  3. LA TD (+6) — Q2 2:33 · DET 8 · Score 9-3
    (2:33) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 17-R.Woods for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. LA XP (+1) — Q2 2:28 · DET 15 · Score 10-3
    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  5. LA FG (+3) — Q2 0:48 · DET 29 · Score 13-3
    (:48) 4-G.Zuerlein 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  6. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 8:01 · LA 11 · Score 13-6
    (8:01) 5-M.Prater 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  7. LA FG (+3) — Q3 5:51 · DET 30 · Score 16-6
    (5:51) 4-G.Zuerlein 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  8. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 3:08 · LA 11 · Score 16-12
    (3:08) 68-T.Decker reported in as eligible. 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 68-T.Decker for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 3:02 · LA 15 · Score 16-13
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  10. LA TD (+6) — Q4 6:58 · DET 13 · Score 22-13
    (6:58) (No Huddle) 30-T.Gurley right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. LA XP (+1) — Q4 6:53 · DET 15 · Score 23-13
    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  12. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 2:57 · LA 17 · Score 23-16
    (2:57) 5-M.Prater 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  13. LA TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · DET 2 · Score 29-16
    (2:00) 30-T.Gurley right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. LA XP (+1) — Q4 1:54 · DET 15 · Score 30-16
    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

Key takeaways

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

  • LA earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Robert Woods (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Matthew Stafford (DET) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Jared Goff (LA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won LA vs Detroit Lions on 2018-12-02?

The LA beat the Detroit Lions 30-16 in Week 13, 2018.

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

Q1: LA 3, Detroit Lions 0; Q2: LA 10, Detroit Lions 3; Q3: LA 3, Detroit Lions 10; Q4: LA 14, Detroit Lions 3; Final: LA 30, Detroit Lions 16.

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

LA touchdown — R. Woods (J. Goff pass) (Q2 2:33) Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Decker (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 3:08) LA touchdown — T. Gurley (Q4 6:58) LA touchdown — T. Gurley (Q4 2:00) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q1 3:20, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q2 12:26, 3 pts) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 0:48, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q3 8:01, 3 pts) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q3 5:51, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q4 2:57, 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), 46.5% completion, -5.8% CPOE, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -4.70 total passing EPA. Jared Goff (LA), 42.5% completion, -11.8% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.50 total passing EPA.

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

Robert Woods (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.28 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+2.87 EPA): (2:33) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 17-R.Woods for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 10-1 Now 11-1 W

Detroit Lions

Entered 4-7 Now 4-8 L

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