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NFL · Week 3 · September 22, 2019 · 12 min read

Detroit Lions vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 2019 Week 3 Recap

Lions defeat Eagles 27–24 in Week 3

Marcus Jones led Fantasy Impact as Lions prevailed in a 27–24 Week 3 finish.

Detroit Lions 27 2–0 Winner
Final 27–24
Philadelphia Eagles 24 1–2
Winner
Detroit Lions
Final score
27–24
Halftime
Detroit Lions 20–10 Philadelphia Eagles
Top passer
Carson Wentz
FantasyHQ MVP
Marcus Jones
Game date
September 22, 2019

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • Marcus Jones
    Marcus Jones 6 REC · 101 YDS · 1 TD +5.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Matthew Stafford
    Matthew Stafford 18/34 · 204 YDS · 1 TD +4.9 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Amendola 4 REC · 37 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • Miles Sanders
    Miles Sanders 2 REC · 73 YDS +3.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Zach Ertz
    Zach Ertz 4 REC · 64 YDS +3.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Mack Hollins
    Mack Hollins 4 REC · 62 YDS +3.0 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Detroit Lions
Final score
Detroit Lions 27–24 Philadelphia Eagles
Halftime
Detroit Lions 20–10 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Marcus Jones
Top passer
Carson Wentz
Biggest EPA play
(2:00) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 13-N.Agholor to DET 40 for 5 yards. FUMBLE…
Game date
2019-09-22

Game summary

The Detroit Lions beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27–24 on 2019-09-22. Marcus Jones posted a game-high +5.70 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Detroit Lions71307027
Philadelphia Eagles10077024

Scoring Map

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

DETDetroit Lions
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 11:30FG
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 7
    Score
    0-3

    (11:30) 4-J.Elliott 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.

  2. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 11:28TD
    Jamal Agnew

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 35
    Score
    6-3

    4-J.Elliott kicks 65 yards from PHI 35 to DET 0. 39-J.Agnew for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 11:14XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 15
    Score
    7-3

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

  4. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 6:19TD
    Jarveon Howard

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 1
    Score
    7-9

    (6:19) 24-J.Howard right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 6:15XP
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 15
    Score
    7-10

    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.

  6. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 14:12TD
    Kisean Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 1
    Score
    13-10

    (14:12) 33-K.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 14:09XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 15
    Score
    14-10

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

  8. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 3:32FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 7
    Score
    17-10

    (3:32) 5-M.Prater 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  9. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 0:59FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 15
    Score
    20-10

    (:59) 5-M.Prater 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  10. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 4:23TD
    Nelson Agholor

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 20
    Score
    20-16

    (4:23) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left to 13-N.Agholor for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 4:15XP
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 15
    Score
    20-17

    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.

  12. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 15:00TD
    Marcus Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 12
    Score
    26-17

    (15:00) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 11-M.Jones for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 14:53XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 15
    Score
    27-17

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

  14. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 7:03TD
    Nelson Agholor

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    27-23

    (7:03) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 13-N.Agholor for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 6:59XP
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 15
    Score
    27-24

    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Marcus JonesMarcus Jones · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.70 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
  2. 2Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +4.88 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
  3. 3Miles SandersMiles Sanders · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.79 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
  4. 4D. Amendola · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.09 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
  5. 5Zach ErtzZach Ertz · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.04 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
  6. 6Mack HollinsMack Hollins · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.02 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
  7. 7J. McKissic · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +2.89 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.89 EPA/play
  8. 8Jordan JamesJordan James · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.78 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.78 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Marcus Jones

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Marcus Jones — DET · Receiving

Marcus Jones posted the highest total EPA (+5.70) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.63 EPA per play.

Marcus Jones's top snap (+2.88 EPA): (3:25) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 11-M.Jones to PHI 42 for 27 yards (29-A.Maddox) [42-A.Sendejo].

Biggest single play (-6.71 EPA): Carson Wentz — (2:00) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 13-N.Agholor to DET 40 for 5 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by DET-23-D.Slay at DET 40. 23-D.Slay pushed ob at PHI 22 for 38 yards (11-C.Wentz). The Replay O

Quarterback report card

Carson Wentz led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Carson WentzCarson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) · 47 dropbacks · 40.4% completion · -8.2% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.62 total EPA
  • Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 34 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · -1.9% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +4.88 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDetroit LionsPhiladelphia Eagles
Offensive EPA/play+0.010-0.060
Offensive success rate35.4%40.0%
Pass EPA/play+0.144-0.013
Rush EPA/play-0.057-0.254
Defensive EPA/play+0.060-0.010
Defensive success rate60.0%64.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Detroit Lions generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Detroit Lions: +0.01 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Philadelphia Eagles: -0.06 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: 12 drives, +0.84 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Philadelphia Eagles: 12 drives, -5.39 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Jamal AgnewDetroit Lions — Jamal Agnew (Q1 11:28)
  • Jarveon HowardPhiladelphia Eagles — Jarveon Howard (Q1 6:19)
  • Kisean JohnsonDetroit Lions — Kisean Johnson (Q2 14:12)
  • Nelson AgholorPhiladelphia Eagles — Nelson Agholor (Carson Wentz pass) (Q3 4:23)
  • Marcus JonesDetroit Lions — Marcus Jones (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q4 15:00)
  • Nelson AgholorPhiladelphia Eagles — Nelson Agholor (Carson Wentz pass) (Q4 7:03)

Field goals

  • Jordan ElliottPhiladelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q1 11:30)
  • Matt PraterDetroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q2 3:32)
  • Matt PraterDetroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q2 0:59)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–7. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the DET 7 (Q1 11:30) — (11:30) 4-J.Elliott 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the PHI 35 (Q1 11:28) — 4-J.Elliott kicks 65 yards from PHI 35 to DET 0. 39-J.Agnew for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q1 11:14) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q1 6:19) — (6:19) 24-J.Howard right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q1 6:15) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston..

The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 13–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q2 14:12) — (14:12) 33-K.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 14:09) — 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 7 (Q2 3:32) — (3:32) 5-M.Prater 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the PHI 15 (Q2 0:59) — (:59) 5-M.Prater 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DET 20 (Q3 4:23) — (4:23) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left to 13-N.Agholor for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 4:15) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the PHI 12 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 11-M.Jones for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q4 14:53) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q4 7:03) — (7:03) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 13-N.Agholor for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 6:59) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Detroit Lions (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) 5-M.Prater 46 yard field goal is BLOCKED (27-M.Jenkins), Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin, RECOVERED by PHI-32-R.Douglas at PHI 42. 32-R.Douglas to DET 40 for 18 yards (77-F.Ragnow). PEN [WPA -27.2% · EPA -4.10]
  • Detroit Lions (Q1 11:28) — 4-J.Elliott kicks 65 yards from PHI 35 to DET 0. 39-J.Agnew for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.5% · EPA +6.13]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 13-N.Agholor to DET 40 for 5 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by DET-23-D.Slay at DET 40. 23-D.Slay pushed ob at PHI 22 for 38 yards (11-C.Wentz). The Replay O [WPA -17.6% · EPA -6.71]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 5:15) — (5:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-M.Sanders left guard to PHI 49 for 4 yards (40-J.Davis, 98-D.Harrison). FUMBLES (40-J.Davis), RECOVERED by DET-91-A.Robinson at DET 49. 91-A.Robinson to DET 49 for no ga [WPA -14.7% · EPA -4.45]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 0:49) — (:49) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass incomplete deep middle to 19-J.Arcega-Whiteside. [WPA -12.3% · EPA -2.10]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 13-N.Agholor to DET 40 for 5 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by DET-23-D.Slay at DET 40. 23-D.Slay pushed ob at PHI 22 for 38 yards (11-C.Wentz). The Replay O [WPA -17.6% · EPA -6.71]
  • Detroit Lions (Q1 11:28) — 4-J.Elliott kicks 65 yards from PHI 35 to DET 0. 39-J.Agnew for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.5% · EPA +6.13]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 5:15) — (5:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-M.Sanders left guard to PHI 49 for 4 yards (40-J.Davis, 98-D.Harrison). FUMBLES (40-J.Davis), RECOVERED by DET-91-A.Robinson at DET 49. 91-A.Robinson to DET 49 for no ga [WPA -14.7% · EPA -4.45]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) 5-M.Prater 46 yard field goal is BLOCKED (27-M.Jenkins), Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin, RECOVERED by PHI-32-R.Douglas at PHI 42. 32-R.Douglas to DET 40 for 18 yards (77-F.Ragnow). PEN [WPA -27.2% · EPA -4.10]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 11:30 · DET 7 · Score 0-3
    (11:30) 4-J.Elliott 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
  2. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 11:28 · PHI 35 · Score 6-3
    4-J.Elliott kicks 65 yards from PHI 35 to DET 0. 39-J.Agnew for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 11:14 · PHI 15 · Score 7-3
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  4. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 6:19 · DET 1 · Score 7-9
    (6:19) 24-J.Howard right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 6:15 · DET 15 · Score 7-10
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
  6. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 14:12 · PHI 1 · Score 13-10
    (14:12) 33-K.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 14:09 · PHI 15 · Score 14-10
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  8. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 3:32 · PHI 7 · Score 17-10
    (3:32) 5-M.Prater 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  9. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 0:59 · PHI 15 · Score 20-10
    (:59) 5-M.Prater 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  10. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 4:23 · DET 20 · Score 20-16
    (4:23) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left to 13-N.Agholor for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 4:15 · DET 15 · Score 20-17
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
  12. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · PHI 12 · Score 26-17
    (15:00) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 11-M.Jones for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 14:53 · PHI 15 · Score 27-17
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  14. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 7:03 · DET 2 · Score 27-23
    (7:03) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 13-N.Agholor for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 6:59 · DET 15 · Score 27-24
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.

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.
  • Marcus Jones (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Carson Wentz (PHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Lions vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2019-09-22?

The Detroit Lions beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27-24 in Week 3, 2019.

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

Q1: Detroit Lions 7, Philadelphia Eagles 10; Q2: Detroit Lions 13, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q3: Detroit Lions 0, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q4: Detroit Lions 7, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Final: Detroit Lions 27, Philadelphia Eagles 24.

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

Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Agnew (Q1 11:28) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Howard (Q1 6:19) Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Johnson (Q2 14:12) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — N. Agholor (C. Wentz pass) (Q3 4:23) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Jones (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 15:00) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — N. Agholor (C. Wentz pass) (Q4 7:03) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q1 11:30, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q2 3:32, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q2 0:59, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Carson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles), 40.4% completion, -8.2% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.62 total passing EPA. Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 52.9% completion, -1.9% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +4.88 total passing EPA.

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

Marcus Jones (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.70 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+2.88 EPA): (3:25) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 11-M.Jones to PHI 42 for 27 yards (29-A.Maddox) [42-A.Sendejo]..

Was Detroit Lions vs Philadelphia Eagles a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Detroit Lions won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Detroit Lions

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L

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