Quick answer
- Winner
- Washington Commanders
- Final score
- Washington Commanders 20–17 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Arizona Cardinals 17–6 Washington Commanders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- W. Rasby
- Top passer
- T. Banks
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:56) (Shotgun) 12-T.Banks pass intended for 82-M.Westbrook INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Wilson a…
- Game date
- 2002-01-06
Game summary
The Washington Commanders beat the Arizona Cardinals 20–17 on 2002-01-06, overcoming Arizona Cardinals's 17–6 halftime lead. W. Rasby posted a game-high +4.78 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Cardinals | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 Washington Commanders | 0 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ARIArizona Cardinals(10:56) (Shotgun) 12-T.Banks pass intended for 82-M.Westbrook INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Wilson at ARI 39. 22-A.Wilson for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-C.Oglesby extra point is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player.
(12:32) 5-B.Conway 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
(9:06) 26-T.Jones up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-C.Oglesby extra point is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player.
(3:51) 5-B.Conway 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
(:17) 1-C.Oglesby 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player.
(3:26) 12-T.Banks pass to 86-W.Rasby for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(3:13) 48-S.Davis right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 48-S.Davis rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
WASWashington CommandersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 10:56TD AWA. WilsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 47
- Score
- 6-0
(10:56) (Shotgun) 12-T.Banks pass intended for 82-M.Westbrook INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Wilson at ARI 39. 22-A.Wilson for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 10:40XP COC. OglesbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 7-0
1-C.Oglesby extra point is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 12:32FG BCB. ConwayPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 18
- Score
- 7-3
(12:32) 5-B.Conway 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 9:06TD Truman JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 4
- Score
- 13-3
(9:06) 26-T.Jones up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 9:00XP COC. OglesbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 14-3
1-C.Oglesby extra point is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 3:51FG BCB. ConwayPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 14
- Score
- 14-6
(3:51) 5-B.Conway 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:17FG COC. OglesbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 8
- Score
- 17-6
(:17) 1-C.Oglesby 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 3:26TD WRW. RasbyPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 5
- Score
- 17-12
(3:26) 12-T.Banks pass to 86-W.Rasby for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 3:13TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 17-18
(3:13) 48-S.Davis right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 3:11Safety Points+2
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 17-20
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 48-S.Davis rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1W. Rasby · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.78 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
- 2S. Bush · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.11 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 3K. Carter · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +1.59 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 4K. Graham · Washington Commanders · Passing · +1.57 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
- 5M. Battaglia · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.26 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
- 6Truman Jones · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +1.04 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 7F. Sanders · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.90 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 8J. Makovicka · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.77 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.39 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
W. Rasby — WAS · Receiving
W. Rasby posted the highest total EPA (+4.78) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.59 EPA per play.
W. Rasby's top snap (+2.91 EPA): (3:26) 12-T.Banks pass to 86-W.Rasby for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-8.58 EPA): T. Banks — (10:56) (Shotgun) 12-T.Banks pass intended for 82-M.Westbrook INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Wilson at ARI 39. 22-A.Wilson for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
T. Banks led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Banks (Washington Commanders) · 28 dropbacks · 46.4% completion · -0.24 EPA/play · -6.74 total EPA
- Jack Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) · 27 dropbacks · 40.7% completion · -0.29 EPA/play · -7.87 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.114 | -0.056 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.0% | 41.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.291 | -0.178 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.138 | -0.046 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.056 | +0.114 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.9% | 60.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Washington Commanders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.11 EPA/play (23rd percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Washington Commanders: -0.06 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, -6.81 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 12 drives, -5.01 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — A. Wilson
- Arizona Cardinals — Truman Jones
- Washington Commanders — W. Rasby (T. Banks pass)
- Washington Commanders — Shaquan Davis
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — B. Conway
- Washington Commanders — B. Conway
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Oglesby
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 47 (Q1 10:56) — (10:56) (Shotgun) 12-T.Banks pass intended for 82-M.Westbrook INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Wilson at ARI 39. 22-A.Wilson for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 10:40) — 1-C.Oglesby extra point is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player..
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 10–6. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the ARI 18 (Q2 12:32) — (12:32) 5-B.Conway 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the WAS 4 (Q2 9:06) — (9:06) 26-T.Jones up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 9:00) — 1-C.Oglesby extra point is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the ARI 14 (Q2 3:51) — (3:51) 5-B.Conway 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the WAS 8 (Q2 0:17) — (:17) 1-C.Oglesby 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 6–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the ARI 5 (Q3 3:26) — (3:26) 12-T.Banks pass to 86-W.Rasby for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 8–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the ARI 2 (Q4 3:13) — (3:13) 48-S.Davis right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders registered a safety from the ARI 2 (Q4 3:11) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 48-S.Davis rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 10:56) — (10:56) (Shotgun) 12-T.Banks pass intended for 82-M.Westbrook INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Wilson at ARI 39. 22-A.Wilson for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 8:06) — (8:06) 16-J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by 58-A.Pierce at ARI 23. 58-A.Pierce to ARI 23 for no gain (32-M.Pittman).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 3:13) — (3:13) 48-S.Davis right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 2:01) — (2:01) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass incomplete to 89-D.Boston.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 6:29) — (6:29) (Shotgun) 10-K.Graham pass to 23-K.Carter to ARI 12 for 8 yards (40-P.Tillman).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 10:56) — (10:56) (Shotgun) 12-T.Banks pass intended for 82-M.Westbrook INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Wilson at ARI 39. 22-A.Wilson for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 10:32) — (10:32) 16-J.Plummer pass to 89-D.Boston to WAS 15 for 48 yards (24-C.Bailey).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 8:06) — (8:06) 16-J.Plummer pass INTERCEPTED by 58-A.Pierce at ARI 23. 58-A.Pierce to ARI 23 for no gain (32-M.Pittman).
- Washington Commanders (Q3 3:26) — (3:26) 12-T.Banks pass to 86-W.Rasby for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 10:56 · ARI 47 · Score 6-0
(10:56) (Shotgun) 12-T.Banks pass intended for 82-M.Westbrook INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Wilson at ARI 39. 22-A.Wilson for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 10:40 · WAS 2 · Score 7-0
1-C.Oglesby extra point is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 12:32 · ARI 18 · Score 7-3
(12:32) 5-B.Conway 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 9:06 · WAS 4 · Score 13-3
(9:06) 26-T.Jones up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 9:00 · WAS 2 · Score 14-3
1-C.Oglesby extra point is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 3:51 · ARI 14 · Score 14-6
(3:51) 5-B.Conway 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 0:17 · WAS 8 · Score 17-6
(:17) 1-C.Oglesby 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-T.Junkin, Holder-10-S.Player. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 3:26 · ARI 5 · Score 17-12
(3:26) 12-T.Banks pass to 86-W.Rasby for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 3:13 · ARI 2 · Score 17-18
(3:13) 48-S.Davis right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders Safety (+2) — Q4 3:11 · ARI 2 · Score 17-20
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 48-S.Davis rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- W. Rasby (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Washington Commanders on 2002-01-06?
The Washington Commanders beat the Arizona Cardinals 20-17 in Week 17, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 7, Washington Commanders 0; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 10, Washington Commanders 6; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 0, Washington Commanders 6; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 0, Washington Commanders 8; Final: Arizona Cardinals 17, Washington Commanders 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Washington Commanders?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — A. Wilson (Q1 10:56) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — T. Jones (Q2 9:06) Washington Commanders touchdown — W. Rasby (T. Banks pass) (Q3 3:26) Washington Commanders touchdown — S. Davis (Q4 3:13) Washington Commanders field goal — B. Conway (Q2 12:32, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — B. Conway (Q2 3:51, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Oglesby (Q2 0:17, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Washington Commanders?
T. Banks (Washington Commanders), 46.4% completion, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -6.74 total passing EPA. Jack Plummer (Arizona Cardinals), 40.7% completion, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -7.87 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Washington Commanders?
W. Rasby (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.78 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+2.91 EPA): (3:26) 12-T.Banks pass to 86-W.Rasby for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Arizona Cardinals vs Washington Commanders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Washington Commanders won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 7-8 Now 7-9 L
Washington Commanders
Entered 7-8 Now 8-8 W
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