Game story
In Week 7 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-10-15, the Washington Commanders took care of business against the Baltimore Ravens, pulling away with a 10–3 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 7 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Banks (Baltimore Ravens) paced the passing game, with -6.43 total EPA.
On the individual side, J. Thrash (Washington Commanders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.02 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+42.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Baltimore Ravens changed the game: K.Heppner kicks 70 yards from WAS 30 to end zone, Touchback.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q4 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Washington Commanders | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Thrash · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.02 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 2 L. Centers · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.97 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 3 Q. Ismail · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.34 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play
- 4 S. Alexander · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.90 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 5 P. Holmes · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.81 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 6 S. Davis · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +0.49 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play
- 7 J. Thrash · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +0.36 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 8 B. Coates · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Thrash — WAS · Receiving
J. Thrash posted the highest total EPA (+5.02) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Washington Commanders's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.84 EPA per play.
The signature play (+3.85 EPA) came from Washington Commanders: (14:27) S.Davis left end for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Washington Commanders — unlisted player
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — unlisted player
- Baltimore Ravens — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the BAL 19 (Q2 37:50) — (7:50) K.Heppner 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the WAS 33 (Q2 33:22) — (3:22) M.Stover 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the BAL 33 (Q4 14:27) — (14:27) S.Davis left end for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 14:18) — K.Heppner extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 60:00) — K.Heppner kicks 70 yards from WAS 30 to end zone, Touchback.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 30:10) — (:10) T.Banks pass intended for S.Sharpe INTERCEPTED by K.Mitchell at WAS -7. Touchback.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 14:27) — (14:27) S.Davis left end for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 33:14) — (3:14) B.Johnson pass to S.Davis to WAS 38 for 5 yards (J.Sharper). FUMBLES (J.Sharper), RECOVERED by BAL-C.McAlister at WAS 42. Play Challenged by WAS and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 02:57.)
- Washington Commanders (Q3 25:20) — (10:20) B.Johnson pass intended for A.Connell INTERCEPTED by D.Starks at BAL 6. D.Starks to BAL 12 for 6 yards (J.Thrash).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 14:27) — (14:27) S.Davis left end for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 30:10) — (:10) T.Banks pass intended for S.Sharpe INTERCEPTED by K.Mitchell at WAS -7. Touchback.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 25:20) — (10:20) B.Johnson pass intended for A.Connell INTERCEPTED by D.Starks at BAL 6. D.Starks to BAL 12 for 6 yards (J.Thrash).
- Washington Commanders (Q2 33:14) — (3:14) B.Johnson pass to S.Davis to WAS 38 for 5 yards (J.Sharper). FUMBLES (J.Sharper), RECOVERED by BAL-C.McAlister at WAS 42. Play Challenged by WAS and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 02:57.)
Quarterback report card
T.Banks led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Banks (Baltimore Ravens) · 37 dropbacks · 43.2% completion · -0.17 EPA/play · -6.43 total EPA
- B.Johnson (Washington Commanders) · 30 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.19 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Baltimore Ravens | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.072 | +0.006 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.8% | 43.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.174 | -0.040 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.124 | -0.044 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.006 | +0.072 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.8% | 62.2% |
By the numbers
Washington Commanders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Baltimore Ravens: 9 drives, -5.92 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 10 drives, +0.46 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Washington Commanders leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- J. Thrash (Washington Commanders) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 37:50 · BAL 19 · Score 0-3
(7:50) K.Heppner 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 33:22 · WAS 33 · Score 3-3
(3:22) M.Stover 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 14:27 · BAL 33 · Score 3-9
(14:27) S.Davis left end for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 14:18 · BAL 2 · Score 3-10
K.Heppner extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Washington Commanders?
The Washington Commanders beat the Baltimore Ravens 10-3 in Week 7, 2000 on 2000-10-15.
What was the final score of Baltimore Ravens vs Washington Commanders?
The final score was Baltimore Ravens 3, Washington Commanders 10 (BAL 3-10 WAS) in Week 7, 2000 on 2000-10-15.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Washington Commanders?
Q2: Baltimore Ravens 3, Washington Commanders 3; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 0, Washington Commanders 7; Final: Baltimore Ravens 3, Washington Commanders 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Washington Commanders?
Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 14:27) Washington Commanders field goal — unlisted player (Q2 37:50, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — unlisted player (Q2 33:22, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs Washington Commanders?
T. Banks (Baltimore Ravens), 43.2% completion, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -6.43 total passing EPA. B. Johnson (Washington Commanders), 60.0% completion, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.19 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Baltimore Ravens vs Washington Commanders?
J. Thrash (Washington Commanders) led the game in total EPA with +5.02 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+3.85 EPA): (14:27) S.Davis left end for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +42.2%.
Was Baltimore Ravens vs Washington Commanders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Washington Commanders won 10-3 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 5-1 Now 5-2 L
Washington Commanders
Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W
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