Quick answer
- Winner
- Washington Commanders
- Final score
- Washington Commanders 31–17 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- Green Bay Packers 10–28 Washington Commanders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Arian Smith
- Top passer
- Aaron Rodgers
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:24) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 81-G.Allison for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2018-09-23
Game summary
The Washington Commanders beat the Green Bay Packers 31–17 on 2018-09-23. Arian Smith posted a game-high +11.35 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Green Bay Packers | 0 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 Washington Commanders | 14 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
GBGreen Bay Packers(13:02) 11-A.Smith pass deep middle to 10-P.Richardson for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
(2:16) 52-R.Anderson reported in as eligible. 26-A.Peterson left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
(12:56) 2-M.Crosby 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
(4:30) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 80-J.Crowder for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
(2:24) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 81-G.Allison for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
(:28) 52-R.Anderson reported in as eligible. 26-A.Peterson left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
(8:02) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
(2:00) 3-D.Hopkins 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
WASWashington CommandersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 13:02TD PRP. RichardsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 46
- Score
- 0-6
(13:02) 11-A.Smith pass deep middle to 10-P.Richardson for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 12:54XP Dustin HopkinsPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 0-7
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 2:16TD APA. PetersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 0-13
(2:16) 52-R.Anderson reported in as eligible. 26-A.Peterson left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 2:14XP Dustin HopkinsPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 0-14
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 12:56FG Maxx CrosbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 23
- Score
- 3-14
(12:56) 2-M.Crosby 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 4:30TD Points+6
- Yard line
- GB 9
- Score
- 3-20
(4:30) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 80-J.Crowder for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 4:26XP Dustin HopkinsPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 3-21
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 2:24TD GAG. AllisonPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 64
- Score
- 9-21
(2:24) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 81-G.Allison for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 2:15XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 10-21
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:28TD APA. PetersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 10-27
(:28) 52-R.Anderson reported in as eligible. 26-A.Peterson left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:21XP Dustin HopkinsPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 10-28
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 8:02TD Davante AdamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 16-28
(8:02) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 7:58XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 17-28
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 2:00FG Dustin HopkinsPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 17
- Score
- 17-31
(2:00) 3-D.Hopkins 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Arian Smith · Washington Commanders · Passing · +11.35 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play - 2G. Allison · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.08 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
- 3V. Davis · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.98 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.49 EPA/play
- 4Jamison Crowder · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.85 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 5Jimmy Graham · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 6P. Richardson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
- 7
Andre Jones Jr. · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +2.40 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play - 8A. Peterson · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +1.27 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.06 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
Arian Smith — WAS · Passing
Arian Smith posted the highest total EPA (+11.35) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.
Arian Smith's top snap (-4.60 EPA): (11:26) 11-A.Smith pass short left intended for 86-J.Reed INTERCEPTED by 21-H.Clinton-Dix at GB 44. 21-H.Clinton-Dix ran ob at GB 45 for 1 yard.
Biggest single play (+5.36 EPA): Aaron Rodgers — (2:24) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 81-G.Allison for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Aaron Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 52 dropbacks · 51.9% completion · -3.4% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -7.72 total EPA- Arian Smith (Washington Commanders) · 29 dropbacks · 41.4% completion · -3.2% CPOE · +0.39 EPA/play · +11.35 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.075 | +0.093 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.9% | 43.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.158 | +0.392 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.060 | -0.038 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.093 | +0.075 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.4% | 58.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Washington Commanders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: -0.07 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Washington Commanders: +0.09 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, -6.45 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 12 drives, +7.29 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Washington Commanders — P. Richardson (Arian Smith pass)
- Washington Commanders — A. Peterson
- Washington Commanders — Jamison Crowder (Arian Smith pass)
- Green Bay Packers — G. Allison (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Washington Commanders — A. Peterson
- Green Bay Packers — Davante Adams (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
- Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the GB 46 (Q1 13:02) — (13:02) 11-A.Smith pass deep middle to 10-P.Richardson for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 12:54) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the GB 2 (Q1 2:16) — (2:16) 52-R.Anderson reported in as eligible. 26-A.Peterson left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 2:14) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–10. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the WAS 23 (Q2 12:56) — (12:56) 2-M.Crosby 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the GB 9 (Q2 4:30) — (4:30) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 80-J.Crowder for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 4:26) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the WAS 64 (Q2 2:24) — (2:24) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 81-G.Allison for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 2:15) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the GB 2 (Q2 0:28); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 0:21) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q3 8:02); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 7:58) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the GB 17 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 3-D.Hopkins 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 13:02) — (13:02) 11-A.Smith pass deep middle to 10-P.Richardson for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 11:26) — (11:26) 11-A.Smith pass short left intended for 86-J.Reed INTERCEPTED by 21-H.Clinton-Dix at GB 44. 21-H.Clinton-Dix ran ob at GB 45 for 1 yard.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 7:13) — (7:13) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep middle to 86-J.Reed to WAS 40 for 34 yards (50-B.Martinez, 38-T.Williams).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 5:32) — (5:32) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 18-R.Cobb to GB 47 for 1 yard (31-F.Moreau). FUMBLES (31-F.Moreau), RECOVERED by WAS-24-J.Norman at GB 46. 24-J.Norman to GB 46 for no gain (18-R.Cobb
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 12:16) — (12:16) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 28 for -7 yards (93-J.Allen).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 2:24) — (2:24) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 81-G.Allison for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 11:26) — (11:26) 11-A.Smith pass short left intended for 86-J.Reed INTERCEPTED by 21-H.Clinton-Dix at GB 44. 21-H.Clinton-Dix ran ob at GB 45 for 1 yard.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 5:32) — (5:32) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 18-R.Cobb to GB 47 for 1 yard (31-F.Moreau). FUMBLES (31-F.Moreau), RECOVERED by WAS-24-J.Norman at GB 46. 24-J.Norman to GB 46 for no gain (18-R.Cobb
- Washington Commanders (Q1 13:02) — (13:02) 11-A.Smith pass deep middle to 10-P.Richardson for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 13:02 · GB 46 · Score 0-6
(13:02) 11-A.Smith pass deep middle to 10-P.Richardson for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 12:54 · GB 15 · Score 0-7
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 2:16 · GB 2 · Score 0-13
(2:16) 52-R.Anderson reported in as eligible. 26-A.Peterson left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 2:14 · GB 15 · Score 0-14
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 12:56 · WAS 23 · Score 3-14
(12:56) 2-M.Crosby 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 4:30 · GB 9 · Score 3-20
(4:30) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 80-J.Crowder for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 4:26 · GB 15 · Score 3-21
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 2:24 · WAS 64 · Score 9-21
(2:24) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 81-G.Allison for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 2:15 · WAS 15 · Score 10-21
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 0:28 · GB 2 · Score 10-27
(:28) 52-R.Anderson reported in as eligible. 26-A.Peterson left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 0:21 · GB 15 · Score 10-28
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 8:02 · WAS 2 · Score 16-28
(8:02) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field sta - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 7:58 · WAS 15 · Score 17-28
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · GB 17 · Score 17-31
(2:00) 3-D.Hopkins 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
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.
- Arian Smith (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Arian Smith (WAS) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Washington Commanders on 2018-09-23?
The Washington Commanders beat the Green Bay Packers 31-17 in Week 3, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 0, Washington Commanders 14; Q2: Green Bay Packers 10, Washington Commanders 14; Q3: Green Bay Packers 7, Washington Commanders 0; Q4: Green Bay Packers 0, Washington Commanders 3; Final: Green Bay Packers 17, Washington Commanders 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Washington Commanders?
Washington Commanders touchdown — P. Richardson (A. Smith pass) (Q1 13:02) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Peterson (Q1 2:16) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Crowder (A. Smith pass) (Q2 4:30) Green Bay Packers touchdown — G. Allison (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 2:24) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Peterson (Q2 0:28) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 8:02) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 12:56, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Washington Commanders?
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 51.9% completion, -3.4% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -7.72 total passing EPA. Arian Smith (Washington Commanders), 41.4% completion, -3.2% CPOE, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +11.35 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Washington Commanders?
Arian Smith (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.35 total EPA on Passing plays. across 29 snaps. Their top snap (-4.60 EPA): (11:26) 11-A.Smith pass short left intended for 86-J.Reed INTERCEPTED by 21-H.Clinton-Dix at GB 44. 21-H.Clinton-Dix ran ob at GB 45 for 1 yard..
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
Washington Commanders
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
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