Final2021 Week 8

Ford Field, Detroit, MI

Philadelphia Eagles vs Detroit Lions, Week 8 2021

Philadelphia Eagles

AwayWon

44

Detroit Lions

Home

6

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Eagles71021644
Lions00066

PHI 44DET 6 Final

  • Passing leader

    Jared Goff

    DET · QB

    8.9PPR pts

    25/34, 222 YDS

  • Top fantasy scorer

    T.J. Hockenson

    DET · TE

    18.9PPR pts

    10 REC, 89 YDS

  • Lions leader

    Jermar Jefferson

    DET · RB

    12.9PPR pts

    2 ATT, 6 YDS, 1 TD, 4 REC, 23 REC YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Darius Slay

    PHI

    1 TD, 1 TKL

Eagles 44, Lions 6: Philadelphia leads from start to finish

Philadelphia led 17–0 at halftime and outscored Detroit 27–6 after the break to win 44–6. The Eagles finished with a 350–228 edge in total offense and averaged 5.6 yards per play.

Detroit didn't get on the board until the fourth quarter.

The gap showed up everywhere. The Lions went 5-for-14 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Eagles kept the ball for 35:00 and finished without a giveaway.

Key advantages

  • +1.7 yards/play PHI 5.6 · DET 3.9
  • +1 turnover margin PHI 0 turnovers
  • +122 total yards PHI 350 · DET 228

Game Highlights

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Why the Eagles Won

Philadelphia won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Eagles vs Lions
EaglesStatLions
5.6Yards per play3.9
0Turnovers1
350Total yards228
Other team stats
62Plays58
50%Third-down conversion36%
35:00Time of possession25:00

Scoring Summary

The Eagles scored five touchdowns and three field goals; the Lions scored one touchdown.

Scoring plays, Eagles vs Lions
TimeTeamPlayPHIDET
1st quarter
3:11PHIBoston Scott 1-yard TD run Takes leadJake Elliott XP70
2nd quarter
12:50PHIJake Elliott 43-yard FG Extends lead100
2:51PHIJordan Howard 4-yard TD run Extends leadJake Elliott XP170
3rd quarter
9:02PHIBoston Scott 3-yard TD run Extends leadJake Elliott XP240
1:20PHIJordan Howard 2-yard TD run Extends leadJake Elliott XP310
1:09PHIDarius Slay 33-yard fumble return TD Extends leadJake Elliott XP380
4th quarter
9:53PHIJake Elliott 26-yard FG Extends lead410
7:14DETJermar Jefferson 8-yard TD run2-pt try failed416
1:49PHIJake Elliott 41-yard FG Extends lead446

Fantasy Points: Eagles vs Lions, Week 8 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. T.J. HockensonDETTE18.9 PTSTE1
  2. Boston ScottPHIRB18.0 PTSRB12
  3. Jordan HowardPHIRB17.7 PTSRB13
  4. Dallas GoedertPHITE13.2 PTSTE4

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Jared GoffDETQB7.9QB3025/3422200———90.6Start/Sit →
Jalen HurtsPHIQB11.2QB259/1410300771086.3Start/Sit →
Gardner MinshewPHIQB0.4QB332/21100———89.6
David BloughDETQB-0.4—————160—

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
T.J. HockensonDETTE18.9TE1TE———1110890Start/Sit →
Boston ScottPHIRB18.0RB12RB126021000
Jordan HowardPHIRB17.7RB13RB12572————
Dallas GoedertPHITE13.2TE4TE———76720Start/Sit →
Jermar JeffersonDETRB12.9RB24RB26144230
Godwin IgwebuikeDETRB8.8RB32RB318033400
Amon-Ra St. BrownDETWR7.6WR57WR———53460Start/Sit →
D'Andre SwiftDETRB7.1RB44RB1227055240Start/Sit →
Quez WatkinsPHIWR3.8WR78WR———22180
Jalen ReagorPHIWR3.1WR84WR22102100
Kenny GainwellPHIRB2.7RB62RB13270————Start/Sit →
DeVonta SmithPHIWR2.5WR90WR———31150Start/Sit →
Jack StollPHITE1.9TE45TE———1190
KhaDarel HodgeDETWR0.0—WR———2000
Kalif RaymondDETWR0.0—WR———1000Start/Sit →
Tom KennedyDETWR0.0—WR———1000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Philadelphia Eagles

Snap Share

  1. Quez WatkinsWR58 snaps89%
  2. Dallas GoedertTE44 snaps68%
  3. DeVonta SmithWR44 snaps68%
  4. Jack StollTE42 snaps65%
  5. Greg WardWR32 snaps49%

Target Share16 targets

  1. Dallas Goedert44%, 7 targets
  2. DeVonta Smith19%, 3 targets
  3. Jalen Reagor13%, 2 targets
  4. Quez Watkins13%, 2 targets
  5. Boston Scott6%, 1 targets
  6. Other6%, 1 targets

Carry Share46 carries

  1. Kenny Gainwell28%, 13 carries
  2. Jordan Howard26%, 12 carries
  3. Boston Scott26%, 12 carries
  4. Jalen Hurts15%, 7 carries
  5. Jalen Reagor4%, 2 carries

Detroit Lions

Snap Share

  1. Kalif RaymondWR49 snaps79%
  2. T.J. HockensonTE47 snaps76%
  3. Trinity BensonWR45 snaps73%
  4. Amon-Ra St. BrownWR45 snaps73%
  5. D'Andre SwiftRB44 snaps71%

Target Share32 targets

  1. T.J. Hockenson34%, 11 targets
  2. D'Andre Swift16%, 5 targets
  3. Amon-Ra St. Brown16%, 5 targets
  4. Jermar Jefferson13%, 4 targets
  5. Godwin Igwebuike9%, 3 targets
  6. Other13%, 4 targets

Carry Share18 carries

  1. D'Andre Swift67%, 12 carries
  2. Godwin Igwebuike17%, 3 carries
  3. Jermar Jefferson11%, 2 carries
  4. David Blough6%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Quez WatkinsPHIWR5889%213%0
Kalif RaymondDETWR4979%13%0
T.J. HockensonDETTE4776%1134%0
Trinity BensonDETWR4573%00%0
Amon-Ra St. BrownDETWR4573%516%0
D'Andre SwiftDETRB4471%516%12
Dallas GoedertPHITE4468%744%0
DeVonta SmithPHIWR4468%319%0
Jack StollPHITE4265%16%0
Greg WardPHIWR3249%00%0
Boston ScottPHIRB2945%16%12
Richard RodgersPHITE2437%00%0
Kenny GainwellPHIRB2031%00%13
KhaDarel HodgeDETWR1626%26%0
Brock WrightDETTE1626%00%0
Jordan HowardPHIRB1625%00%12
Tom KennedyDETWR1423%13%0
Jalen ReagorPHIWR1218%213%2
Godwin IgwebuikeDETRB1118%39%3
Jermar JeffersonDETRB1118%413%2
J.J. Arcega-WhitesidePHIWR46%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+10.0Jordan Howard17.7 PTS vs 7.7 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−8.0D'Andre Swift8.1 PTS vs 16.1 xFP
  • Highest expected volume18.5 xFPT.J. Hockenson18.9 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
T.J. HockensonDET · TE18.918.5+0.476%34% tgt—000%1134%
D'Andre SwiftDET · RB8.116.1−8.071%67% car—01267%516%
Jared GoffDET · QB8.915.0−6.194%34 att—3400%00%
Dallas GoedertPHI · TE13.211.8+1.468%44% tgt—000%744%
Jalen HurtsPHI · QB11.210.6+0.678%14 att—14715%00%
Boston ScottPHI · RB18.09.4+8.645%26% car—01226%16%
Amon-Ra St. BrownDET · WR7.68.4−0.873%16% tgt—000%516%
Kenny GainwellPHI · RB2.78.3−5.631%28% car—01328%00%
Jermar JeffersonDET · RB12.98.0+4.918%13% tgt—0211%413%
Jordan HowardPHI · RB17.77.7+10.025%26% car—01226%00%
Godwin IgwebuikeDET · RB8.87.0+1.818%17% car—0317%39%
DeVonta SmithPHI · WR2.55.1−2.668%19% tgt—000%319%
Jalen ReagorPHI · WR3.14.7−1.618%13% tgt—024%213%
KhaDarel HodgeDET · WR0.03.4−3.426%6% tgt—000%26%
Quez WatkinsPHI · WR3.83.4+0.489%13% tgt—000%213%
Jack StollPHI · TE1.91.7+0.265%6% tgt—000%16%
Kalif RaymondDET · WR0.01.7−1.779%3% tgt—000%13%
Tom KennedyDET · WR0.01.7−1.723%3% tgt—000%13%
Gardner Minshew IIPHI · QB0.40.9−0.522%2 att—200%00%
David BloughDET · QB0.60.60.06%0 att—016%00%

Team totals: Eagles 16 targets and 46 carries; Lions 32 targets and 18 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Jalen Hurts

PHI · QB · 11.2 pts on 10.6 expected

9 of 14 passing for 103 yards; 7 carries for 71 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.6 expected.

Start/Sit: Jalen Hurts →

Jared Goff Unlucky

DET · QB · 8.9 pts on 15.0 expected

25 of 34 passing for 222 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Jared Goff →

Dallas Goedert Strong role

PHI · TE · 13.2 pts on 11.8 expected

7 targets (44% of the team's), 6 catches for 72 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.8 expected.

Start/Sit: Dallas Goedert →

Boston Scott Ran hot

PHI · RB · 18.0 pts on 9.4 expected

1 target (6% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards; 12 carries (26% of the team's) for 60 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 9.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Trend: Season high in carries (12).

T.J. Hockenson Strong role

DET · TE · 18.9 pts on 18.5 expected

11 targets (34% of the team's), 10 catches for 89 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.5 expected.

Start/Sit: T.J. Hockenson →

D'Andre Swift Volume, no payoff

DET · RB · 8.1 pts on 16.1 expected

5 targets (16% of the team's), 5 catches for 24 yards; 12 carries (67% of the team's) for 27 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 16.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: D'Andre Swift →

Kenny Gainwell Unlucky

PHI · RB · 2.7 pts on 8.3 expected

13 carries (28% of the team's) for 27 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 8.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Kenny Gainwell →

Jordan Howard Ran hot

PHI · RB · 17.7 pts on 7.7 expected

12 carries (26% of the team's) for 57 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 7.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Philadelphia Eagles

  • Stock up: Boston Scott led the backfield with 45% of the snaps after trailing Kenny Gainwell before this game.
  • Stock up: Quez Watkins played 89% of the snaps, up from a 65% season average.
  • Stock up: Jack Stoll played 65% of the snaps, up from a 14% season average.

Detroit Lions

  • Stock down: KhaDarel Hodge played 26% of the snaps, down from a 43% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Eagles defense and Lions defense
Points allowed toEagles DLions D
QBs17.618.2
RBs25.526.6
WRs28.234.4
TEs16.814.1

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Detroit opened at 41% win probability and fell below 2% in the third quarter.

Lions win probability

Lions win probability by game minuteLions started at 41%, stood at 3% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 9 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −20Scott 1-yd TD run42% → 22%Q1 3:11
  2. −7Elliott 43-yd FG21% → 14%Q2 12:50
  3. −9Howard 4-yd TD run12% → 3%Q2 2:51
  4. −1Scott 3-yd TD run2% → <1%Q3 9:02

Swing in Lions win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Eagles vs Lions
Philadelphia EaglesMeasureDetroit Lions
62Plays58
26%Pass rate69%
7.1Yds / dropback4.3
5.1Yds / carry3.2
5/10Third downs5/14

Efficiency edge Philadelphia ran 4 more plays and gained 2.8 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • PHI Goedert 44% · Smith 19% · Reagor 13%
  • DET Hockenson 34% · Brown 16% · Swift 16%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Eagles vs Lions
ResultPHIDET
Touchdowns41
Field goals30
Punts13
Turnovers01
Turnovers on downs03
Missed field goals01

PHI turnover edge: +1

  • The Eagles opened the scoring on their second possession, a 10-play, 63-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Eagles drained the clock with four second-half drives of four to six minutes.
All 19 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
DETQ1 15:004232:06Punt
PHIQ1 12:54350:59Punt
DETQ1 11:556163:19Missed FG
PHIQ1 8:3610635:25Touchdown
DETQ1 3:113-122:08Punt
PHIQ1 1:037363:13Field goal
DETQ2 12:509105:09Punt
PHIQ2 7:418814:50Touchdown
DETQ2 2:5112492:43Downs
PHIQ2 0:081-10:08End of half
PHIQ3 15:0011905:58Touchdown
DETQ3 9:025333:02Downs
PHIQ3 6:009574:40Touchdown
DETQ3 1:20180:11Fumble
DETQ3 1:09461:54Downs
PHIQ4 14:157234:22Field goal
DETQ4 9:5311672:39Touchdown
PHIQ4 7:149265:25Field goal
DETQ4 1:494131:49End of game
About these numbers

The Eagles' fumble touchdown is counted as a Lions lost fumble, not as a Eagles possession. Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Eagles vs Lions Head-to-Head

The Eagles and Lions first met in 1933 and have played 38 times since.

All-time series
20–16–2Eagles lead, 38 meetings since 1933
Postseason
1–0Eagles won in 1995
Largest Eagles win
44–62021
Largest Lions win
35–01935

Since 2021

3–0 Eagles lead

3 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. E = Eagles win, L = Lions win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Eagles vs Lions
EaglesStatLions
9-8Record3-13-1
26.1Points per game19.1
359.9Yards per game322.6
5.7Yards per play5.2
22.6Points allowed per game27.5
328.8Yards allowed per game379.8

Eagles vs Lions Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
PHI −3Eagles covered by 35
Total
48Over: 50 points scored (by 2)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Eagles25.544+18.5
Lions22.56−16.5

The Eagles beat their implied total and the Lions fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Philadelphia Eagles

Against the spread
4–4
Over/under
4–4
ATS as favorite
1–0
ATS as underdog
3–4
ATS on the road
3–2

Detroit Lions

Against the spread
4–4
Over/under
3–5
ATS as underdog
4–4
ATS at home
2–2

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Eagles and Lions in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Eagle or a Lion, these answer the week-to-week question.

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2021 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Eagles vs Lions Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Eagles vs Lions Week 8 game?

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Detroit Lions 44–6 in Week 8 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Ford Field in Detroit, MI, on October 31, 2021. See the Eagles' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Eagles vs Lions?

The final score was Eagles 44, Lions 6. The Eagles led 17–0 at halftime, and the second half went Eagles 27, Lions 6.

What happened in the Eagles vs Lions game?

Philadelphia led 17–0 at halftime and outscored Detroit 27–6 after the break to win 44–6. The Eagles finished with a 350–228 edge in total offense and averaged 5.6 yards per play. T.J. Hockenson led all players with 10 catches for 89 yards. The Lions committed 1 turnover, the Eagles none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Eagles vs Lions?

T.J. Hockenson led the game with 18.9 PPR fantasy points, the TE1 of Week 8, on 10 catches for 89 yards. Boston Scott was next with 18.0 (RB12). See T.J. Hockenson's 2021 game log.

Who led Eagles vs Lions in passing, rushing and receiving?

Jared Goff (DET) led all passers with 25 of 34 for 222 yards. Jalen Hurts (PHI) led in rushing with 7 carries for 71 yards. T.J. Hockenson (DET) led in receiving with 10 catches for 89 yards.

How many fantasy points did T.J. Hockenson score against the Eagles?

T.J. Hockenson scored 18.9 points in PPR leagues, 13.9 in half-PPR and 8.9 in standard scoring against the Eagles in Week 8 of the 2021 season, on 10 catches for 89 yards. He drew 34% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Eagles vs Lions?

Jordan Howard outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 17.7 PPR points on 7.7 xFP (+10.0). D'Andre Swift fell furthest short, with 8.1 points on 16.1 xFP (−8.0). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Eagles beat the Lions?

The Eagles beat the Lions 44–6 because they averaged 5.6 yards per play to 3.9, won the turnover battle 1–0, and outgained them 350–228.

Which team won the turnover battle in Eagles vs Lions?

The Eagles won the turnover battle 1–0: the Lions gave the ball away 1 time and the Eagles not at all. The Eagles won the game.

What is the all-time Eagles vs Lions record?

The Eagles lead the all-time series 20–16–2 across 38 meetings since 1933, including a 1–0 record in the postseason.

When did the Eagles and Lions last play before this game?

Before Week 8 of 2021, they last met in the 2019 season on September 22, 2019, when the Lions beat the Eagles 27–24.

Have the Eagles and Lions met in the playoffs?

Yes, 1 time, most recently in the 1995 playoffs. The Eagles are 1–0 against the Lions in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Eagles vs Lions?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Eagles −3, making the Philadelphia Eagles 3-point favorites, with a closing total of 48. That implied about 25.5 points for the Eagles and 22.5 for the Lions.

Did Eagles vs Lions go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 48, and the teams combined for 50 points, 2 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Eagles vs Lions?

The Eagles covered by 35 against the closing line of Eagles −3. The final margin was 38 points.