Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Rams
- Final score
- Los Angeles Rams 41–34 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 30–23 Los Angeles Rams at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jared Goff
- Top passer
- Matthew Stafford
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:24) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 84-C.Parkinson INTERCEPTED by …
- Game date
- 2025-12-14
Game summary
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Detroit Lions 41–34 on 2025-12-14, overcoming Detroit Lions's 30–23 halftime lead. Jared Goff posted a game-high +16.37 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 33 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 23 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 34 | |
| 13 | 10 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 41 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Jared Goff · Detroit Lions · Passing · +16.37 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play - 2

Puka Nacua · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +15.83 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play - 3
A. St.Brown · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +10.60 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play - 4

Joshua Williams · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +8.70 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play - 5

Matthew Stafford · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +8.56 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play - 6

Blake Corum · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +4.82 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play - 7

Kristian Williams · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +1.62 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play - 8

D.J. Montgomery · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +1.39 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.20 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
Jared Goff — DET · Passing
Jared Goff posted the highest total EPA (+16.37) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.
Jared Goff's top snap (+3.57 EPA): (2:50) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass incomplete short left to 14-A.St. Brown [8-J.Verse]. PENALTY on LA-1-E.Forbes, Defensive Pass Interference, 3 yards, enforced at LA 4 - No Play.
Biggest single play (-9.49 EPA): Matthew Stafford — (8:24) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 84-C.Parkinson INTERCEPTED by 97-A.Hutchinson at DET 25. 97-A.Hutchinson to LA 17 for 58 yards (84-C.Parkinson).
Quarterback report card
Matthew Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Matthew Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) · 44 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · -0.6% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +8.56 total EPA
Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) · 43 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · -0.6% CPOE · +0.38 EPA/play · +16.37 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.136 | +0.185 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.2% | 63.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.381 | +0.195 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.211 | +0.220 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.185 | -0.136 |
| Defensive success rate | 36.7% | 57.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Detroit Lions +0.14, Los Angeles Rams +0.18) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: +0.14 EPA/play (76th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Rams: +0.18 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 11 drives, +11.30 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 11 drives, +16.69 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Detroit Lions — A. St (Jared Goff pass) 
Los Angeles Rams — Kristian Williams 
Los Angeles Rams — Kristian Williams
Detroit Lions — A. St (Jared Goff pass) 
Detroit Lions — Joshua Williams (Jared Goff pass) 
Los Angeles Rams — Colby Parkinson (Matthew Stafford pass) 
Los Angeles Rams — Blake Corum 
Los Angeles Rams — Colby Parkinson (Matthew Stafford pass) 
Detroit Lions — D.J. Montgomery
Field goals

Detroit Lions — Jessie Bates III 
Los Angeles Rams — Harrison Mevis 
Los Angeles Rams — Harrison Mevis 
Detroit Lions — Jessie Bates III
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 13–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LA 17 (Q1 8:12) — (8:12) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep middle to 14-A.St. Brown for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q1 8:07) — 39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the DET 4 (Q1 2:47) — (2:47) 23-K.Williams up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the DET 15 (Q1 2:44) — 92-H.Mevis extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-42-E.Evans..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 23–10. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the LA 6 (Q2 12:07) — (12:07) 39-J.Bates 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q2 8:34) — (8:34) 23-K.Williams left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 8:31) — 92-H.Mevis extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-42-E.Evans.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LA 8 (Q2 6:19) — (6:19) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 14-A.St. Brown for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 6:12) — 39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LA 31 (Q2 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep middle to 1-J.Williams for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-B.Fiske].; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LA 15 (Q2 0:30) — 39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the DET 19 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 92-H.Mevis 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-42-E.Evans..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 17–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the DET 26 (Q3 9:11) — (9:11) 92-H.Mevis 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-42-E.Evans.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the DET 26 (Q3 2:32); Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 2:26) — 92-H.Mevis extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-42-E.Evans.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the DET 11 (Q3 0:33) — (:33) 22-B.Corum left tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 0:28) — 92-H.Mevis extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-42-E.Evans..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–7. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the LA 30 (Q4 7:58) — (7:58) 39-J.Bates 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the DET 11 (Q4 4:54) — (4:54) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 84-C.Parkinson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-21-A.Robertson was injured during the play.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 4:49) — 92-H.Mevis extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-42-E.Evans.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q4 2:47) — (2:47) (Shotgun) 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. Direct snap to 5-D.Montgomery. 5-D.Montgomery right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 2:42) — 39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 8:24) — (8:24) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 84-C.Parkinson INTERCEPTED by 97-A.Hutchinson at DET 25. 97-A.Hutchinson to LA 17 for 58 yards (84-C.Parkinson).
- Detroit Lions (Q2 8:31) — (8:31) 16-J.Goff pass deep middle to 14-A.St. Brown ran ob at LA 13 for 52 yards (53-N.Landman).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 1:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep middle to 1-J.Williams to LA 38 for 25 yards (53-N.Landman).
- Detroit Lions (Q2 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep middle to 1-J.Williams for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-B.Fiske].
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 3:15) — (3:15) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 17-D.Adams to DET 26 for 21 yards (2-D.Thomas).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 8:24) — (8:24) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right intended for 84-C.Parkinson INTERCEPTED by 97-A.Hutchinson at DET 25. 97-A.Hutchinson to LA 17 for 58 yards (84-C.Parkinson).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 11:16) — (11:16) 39-J.Bates 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 4:14) — (4:14) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 12-P.Nacua to DET 27 for 10 yards (21-A.Robertson).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 2:50) — (2:50) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass incomplete short left to 14-A.St. Brown [8-J.Verse]. PENALTY on LA-1-E.Forbes, Defensive Pass Interference, 3 yards, enforced at LA 4 - No Play.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 8:12 · LA 17 · Score 6-0
(8:12) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep middle to 14-A.St. Brown for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 8:07 · LA 15 · Score 7-0
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 2:47 · DET 4 · Score 7-6
(2:47) 23-K.Williams up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Rams TD (+7) — Q1 2:44 · DET 15 · Score 7-7
92-H.Mevis extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-42-E.Evans.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 12:07 · LA 6 · Score 10-7
(12:07) 39-J.Bates 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 8:34 · DET 1 · Score 10-13
(8:34) 23-K.Williams left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 8:31 · DET 15 · Score 10-14
92-H.Mevis extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-42-E.Evans.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 6:19 · LA 8 · Score 16-14
(6:19) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 14-A.St. Brown for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 6:12 · LA 15 · Score 17-14
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 0:36 · LA 31 · Score 23-14
(:36) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep middle to 1-J.Williams for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-B.Fiske].
Detroit Lions TD (+7) — Q2 0:30 · LA 15 · Score 24-14
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · DET 19 · Score 24-17
(:02) 92-H.Mevis 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-42-E.Evans.
Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 9:11 · DET 26 · Score 24-20
(9:11) 92-H.Mevis 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-42-E.Evans.
Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 2:32 · DET 26 · Score 24-26
(2:32) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 84-C.Parkinson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the fiel
Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 2:26 · DET 15 · Score 24-27
92-H.Mevis extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-42-E.Evans.
Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 0:33 · DET 11 · Score 24-33
(:33) 22-B.Corum left tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 0:28 · DET 15 · Score 24-34
92-H.Mevis extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-42-E.Evans.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 7:58 · LA 30 · Score 27-34
(7:58) 39-J.Bates 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 4:54 · DET 11 · Score 27-40
(4:54) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 84-C.Parkinson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-21-A.Robertson was injured during the play.
Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 4:49 · DET 15 · Score 27-41
92-H.Mevis extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-42-E.Evans.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 2:47 · LA 1 · Score 33-41
(2:47) (Shotgun) 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. Direct snap to 5-D.Montgomery. 5-D.Montgomery right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 2:42 · LA 15 · Score 34-41
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Rams earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Los Angeles Rams on 2025-12-14?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Detroit Lions 41-34 in Week 15, 2025.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Detroit Lions 7, Los Angeles Rams 13; Q2: Detroit Lions 23, Los Angeles Rams 10; Q3: Detroit Lions 0, Los Angeles Rams 17; Q4: Detroit Lions 10, Los Angeles Rams 7; Final: Detroit Lions 34, Los Angeles Rams 41.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Los Angeles Rams?
Detroit Lions touchdown — A. St (J. Goff pass) (Q1 8:12) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — K. Williams (Q1 2:47) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — K. Williams (Q2 8:34) Detroit Lions touchdown — A. St (J. Goff pass) (Q2 6:19) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Williams (J. Goff pass) (Q2 0:36) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — C. Parkinson (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 2:32) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — B. Corum (Q3 0:33) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — C. Parkinson (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 4:54) Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Montgomery (Q4 2:47) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Bates (Q2 12:07, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — H. Mevis (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — H. Mevis (Q3 9:11, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Bates (Q4 7:58, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Los Angeles Rams?
Matthew Stafford (Los Angeles Rams), 54.5% completion, -0.6% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +8.56 total passing EPA. Jared Goff (Detroit Lions), 58.1% completion, -0.6% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +16.37 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Los Angeles Rams?
Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.37 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (+3.57 EPA): (2:50) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass incomplete short left to 14-A.St. Brown [8-J.Verse]. PENALTY on LA-1-E.Forbes, Defensive Pass Interference, 3 yards, enforced at LA 4 - No Play..
Was Detroit Lions vs Los Angeles Rams a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Los Angeles Rams won 41-34 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 8-5 Now 8-6 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 10-3 Now 11-3 W