Game story
In Week 7 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-10-23, the Washington Commanders took care of business against the Green Bay Packers, pulling away with a 23–21 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with +0.18 total EPA, and -4.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Samuel (Washington Commanders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.23 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-24.4% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Washington Commanders changed the game: (13:42) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right intended for 23-J.McKissic INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Campbell [52-R.Gary] at GB 37. 59-D.Campbell for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
| Washington Commanders | 3 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Samuel · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.23 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 2 A. Jones · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.83 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 3 T. McLaurin · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.69 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 4 A. Rogers · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 5 A. Gibson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.20 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 6 B. Robinson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.23 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 7 A. Lazard · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.22 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 8 A. Gibson · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +1.20 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Samuel — WAS · Receiving
C. Samuel posted the highest total EPA (+5.23) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Washington Commanders's efficiency. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.65 EPA per play.
The signature play (-9.20 EPA) came from Washington Commanders: (13:42) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right intended for 23-J.McKissic INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Campbell [52-R.Gary] at GB 37. 59-D.Campbell for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Green Bay Packers — A. Jones (A. Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — D. Campbell
- Washington Commanders — A. Gibson (T. Heinicke pass)
- Washington Commanders — T. McLaurin (T. Heinicke pass)
- Green Bay Packers — A. Jones (A. Rodgers pass)
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — J. Slye
- Washington Commanders — J. Slye
- Washington Commanders — J. Slye
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–3. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the WAS 4 (Q1 51:45) — (6:45) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 33-A.Jones for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 51:38) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the GB 3 (Q1 47:07) — (2:07) 6-J.Slye 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 41 (Q2 43:42); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 43:29) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the GB 9 (Q2 37:26) — (7:26) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short middle to 24-A.Gibson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 37:21) — 6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the GB 37 (Q3 26:55) — (11:55) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep right to 17-T.McLaurin for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 26:49) — 6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the GB 13 (Q3 15:11) — (:11) 6-J.Slye 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the GB 2 (Q4 6:42) — (6:42) 6-J.Slye 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the WAS 21 (Q4 3:33) — (3:33) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 33-A.Jones for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 3:26) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 43:42) — (13:42) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right intended for 23-J.McKissic INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Campbell [52-R.Gary] at GB 37. 59-D.Campbell for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:05) — (:05) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 85-R.Tonyan to WAS 33 for 21 yards. Lateral to 8-Am.Rodgers to WAS 38 for -5 yards. FUMBLES, recovered by GB-50-Z.Tom at WAS 39. 50-Z.Tom to WAS 41 fo
- Washington Commanders (Q4 0:29) — (:29) 5-T.Way punts 24 yards to GB 18, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, fair catch by 8-Am.Rodgers.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 37:26) — (7:26) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short middle to 24-A.Gibson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 26:55) — (11:55) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep right to 17-T.McLaurin for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 43:42) — (13:42) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right intended for 23-J.McKissic INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Campbell [52-R.Gary] at GB 37. 59-D.Campbell for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 50:05) — (5:05) 5-T.Way punts 43 yards to GB 20, Center-54-C.Cheeseman. 8-Am.Rodgers MUFFS catch, touched at GB 18, RECOVERED by WAS-35-P.Butler at GB 17.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 10:10) — (10:10) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right to 10-C.Samuel pushed ob at GB 35 for 26 yards (21-E.Stokes). PENALTY on GB-21-E.Stokes, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced at GB 35.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 32:52) — (2:52) 6-J.Slye 47 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
Quarterback report card
A.Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A.Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 40 dropbacks · 57.5% completion · -4.5% CPOE · +0.00 EPA/play · +0.18 total EPA
- T.Heinicke (Washington Commanders) · 36 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · -2.4% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.21 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.058 | -0.018 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.1% | 39.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.004 | -0.006 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.177 | -0.062 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.018 | +0.058 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.4% | 62.9% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Green Bay Packers -0.06, Washington Commanders -0.02) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, -4.05 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 11 drives, -1.60 total EPA, 6 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.
- C. Samuel (Washington Commanders) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- A. Rodgers (GB) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 51:45 · WAS 4 · Score 6-0
(6:45) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 33-A.Jones for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 51:38 · WAS 15 · Score 7-0
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 47:07 · GB 3 · Score 7-3
(2:07) 6-J.Slye 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 43:42 · GB 41 · Score 13-3
(13:42) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right intended for 23-J.McKissic INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Campbell [52-R.Gary] at GB 37. 59-D.Campbell for 63 yards, TOUCHD - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 43:29 · WAS 15 · Score 14-3
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 37:26 · GB 9 · Score 14-9
(7:26) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short middle to 24-A.Gibson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 37:21 · GB 15 · Score 14-10
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 26:55 · GB 37 · Score 14-16
(11:55) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep right to 17-T.McLaurin for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 26:49 · GB 15 · Score 14-17
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 15:11 · GB 13 · Score 14-20
(:11) 6-J.Slye 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 6:42 · GB 2 · Score 14-23
(6:42) 6-J.Slye 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 3:33 · WAS 21 · Score 20-23
(3:33) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 33-A.Jones for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 3:26 · WAS 15 · Score 21-23
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Washington Commanders?
The Washington Commanders beat the Green Bay Packers 23-21 in Week 7, 2022 on 2022-10-23.
What was the final score of Green Bay Packers vs Washington Commanders?
The final score was Green Bay Packers 21, Washington Commanders 23 (GB 21-23 WAS) in Week 7, 2022 on 2022-10-23.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 7, Washington Commanders 3; Q2: Green Bay Packers 7, Washington Commanders 7; Q3: Green Bay Packers 0, Washington Commanders 10; Q4: Green Bay Packers 7, Washington Commanders 3; Final: Green Bay Packers 21, Washington Commanders 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Washington Commanders?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Jones (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 51:45) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Campbell (Q2 43:42) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Gibson (T. Heinicke pass) (Q2 37:26) Washington Commanders touchdown — T. McLaurin (T. Heinicke pass) (Q3 26:55) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Jones (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 3:33) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Slye (Q1 47:07, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Slye (Q3 15:11, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Slye (Q4 6:42, 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?
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 57.5% completion, -4.5% CPOE, +0.00 EPA per dropback, +0.18 total passing EPA. T. Heinicke (Washington Commanders), 55.6% completion, -2.4% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.21 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Green Bay Packers vs Washington Commanders?
C. Samuel (Washington Commanders) led the game in total EPA with +5.23 on receiving plays. across 8 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-9.20 EPA): (13:42) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right intended for 23-J.McKissic INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Campbell [52-R.Gary] at GB 37. 59-D.Campbell for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -24.4%.
Was Green Bay Packers vs Washington Commanders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Washington Commanders won 23-21 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L
Washington Commanders
Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W
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