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NFL · Week 2 · September 14, 2014 · 11 min read

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Washington Commanders: 2014 Week 2 Recap

Commanders defeat Jaguars 41–10 in Week 2

Kirk Cousins led Fantasy Impact as Commanders prevailed in a 10–41 Week 2 finish.

Jacksonville Jaguars 10 0–2
Final 10–41
Washington Commanders 41 1–1 Winner
Winner
Washington Commanders
Final score
10–41
Halftime
Jacksonville Jaguars 7–21 Washington Commanders
Top passer
C. Henne
FantasyHQ MVP
Kirk Cousins
Game date
September 14, 2014

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • Marcedes Lewis
    Marcedes Lewis 2 REC · 71 YDS · 1 TD +6.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Alton Robinson
    Alton Robinson 4 REC · 75 YDS +3.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Dominique Robinson
    Dominique Robinson 1 CAR +0.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • Kirk Cousins
    Kirk Cousins 22/39 · 229 YDS · 2 TD +15.8 Fantasy Impact
  • N.Paul 8 REC · 99 YDS · 1 TD +7.0 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Roberts 4 REC · 57 YDS +5.0 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Washington Commanders defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 41–10 in Week 2 of the 2014 NFL season on 2014-09-14, a matchup that controlled the game from start to finish. The decisive swing (-6.5% win probability) came in the opening quarter when Washington Commanders swung the momentum.

In Week 2 of the 2014 NFL season on 2014-09-14, the Washington Commanders took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 41–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

C. Henne (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with -16.26 total EPA, and -10.0% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, K. Cousins (Washington Commanders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +15.83 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-6.5% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Washington Commanders changed the game: (13:37) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin sacked at WAS 24 for -9 yards (59-R.Davis).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Jacksonville Jaguars0703010
Washington Commanders714317041

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

  1. 1 K. Cousins · Washington Commanders · Passing · +15.83 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  2. 2 N. Paul · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +7.01 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
  3. 3 M. Lewis · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +6.94 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.31 EPA/play
  4. 4 A. Roberts · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.95 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
  5. 5 D. Young · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.20 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.10 EPA/play
  6. 6 S. Redd · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +3.74 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  7. 7 A. Robinson · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.54 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
  8. 8 R. Grant · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.18 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

K. Cousins — WAS · Passing

K. Cousins posted the highest total EPA (+15.83) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Washington Commanders's efficiency. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.

The signature play (+6.62 EPA) came from Jacksonville Jaguars: (1:51) (Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass deep right to 89-M.Lewis 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

  • Washington Commanders — D. Young (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 53:18)
  • Washington Commanders — A. Morris (Q2 44:23)
  • Washington Commanders — A. Morris (Q2 37:35)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Lewis (C. Henne pass) (Q2 31:51)
  • Washington Commanders — N. Paul (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 14:17)
  • Washington Commanders — S. Redd (Q4 2:00)

Field goals

  • Washington Commanders — K. Forbath (Q3 23:35)
  • Washington Commanders — K. Forbath (Q4 10:46)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee (Q4 6:55)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the JAX 20 (Q1 53:18) — (8:18) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 36-D.Young for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 53:12) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q2 44:23) — (14:23) 46-A.Morris right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 44:18) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q2 37:35); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 37:28) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the WAS 63 (Q2 31:51) — (1:51) (Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass deep right to 89-M.Lewis for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 31:40) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the JAX 17 (Q3 23:35) — (8:35) 2-K.Forbath 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 17–3. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the JAX 2 (Q4 14:17) — (14:17) 68-T.Compton reported in as eligible. 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 84-N.Paul for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 14:12) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the JAX 24 (Q4 10:46) — (10:46) 2-K.Forbath 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the WAS 17 (Q4 6:55) — (6:55) 10-J.Scobee 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the JAX 14 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 68-T.Compton reported in as eligible. 32-S.Redd left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 1:52) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

  • Washington Commanders (Q1 58:37) — (13:37) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin sacked at WAS 24 for -9 yards (59-R.Davis). [WPA -6.5% · EPA -2.19]
  • Washington Commanders (Q1 58:05) — (13:05) 5-T.Way punts 61 yards to JAX 15, Center-57-N.Sundberg. 12-M.Brown to JAX 24 for 9 yards (34-T.Robinson). [WPA +6.0% · EPA +1.14]
  • Washington Commanders (Q1 53:18) — (8:18) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 36-D.Young for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.0% · EPA +2.81]
  • Washington Commanders (Q1 54:47) — (9:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short right to 11-D.Jackson to JAX 20 for 19 yards (92-E.Hood). WAS-10-R.Griffin was injured during the play. He is Out. 10-Griffin was reported as having [WPA +5.4% · EPA +1.21]
  • Washington Commanders (Q1 56:23) — (11:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short middle to 84-N.Paul to WAS 45 for 19 yards (51-P.Posluszny, 26-J.Evans). [WPA +5.2% · EPA +1.81]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 31:51) — (1:51) (Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass deep right to 89-M.Lewis for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.2% · EPA +6.62]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 13:19) — (13:19) (Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass short left intended for 88-A.Hurns INTERCEPTED by 34-T.Robinson at JAX 43. 34-T.Robinson to JAX 29 for 14 yards (11-M.Lee). [WPA -0.4% · EPA -5.04]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 10:10) — (10:10) (Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass deep middle to 15-A.Robinson to WAS 25 for 54 yards (34-T.Robinson). [WPA -0.0% · EPA +4.57]
  • Washington Commanders (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 68-T.Compton reported in as eligible. 32-S.Redd left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +4.45]

Quarterback report card

C.Henne led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • C.Henne (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 41 dropbacks · 34.1% completion · -10.0% CPOE · -0.40 EPA/play · -16.26 total EPA
  • K.Cousins (Washington Commanders) · 39 dropbacks · 56.4% completion · +7.7% CPOE · +0.41 EPA/play · +15.83 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

StatJacksonville JaguarsWashington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play-0.238+0.152
Offensive success rate32.4%47.6%
Pass EPA/play-0.397+0.368
Rush EPA/play-0.364+0.044
Defensive EPA/play-0.152+0.238
Defensive success rate52.4%67.6%

By the numbers

Washington Commanders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs -0.24), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 12 drives, -16.87 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Washington Commanders: 13 drives, +15.61 total EPA, 7 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.
  • K. Cousins (Washington Commanders) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
  • C. Henne (JAX) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
  • K. Cousins (WAS) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

  1. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 53:18 · JAX 20 · Score 0-6
    (8:18) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 36-D.Young for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 53:12 · JAX 2 · Score 0-7
    2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
  3. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 44:23 · JAX 1 · Score 0-13
    (14:23) 46-A.Morris right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 44:18 · JAX 2 · Score 0-14
    2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
  5. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 37:35 · JAX 1 · Score 0-20
    (7:35) 68-T.Compton reported in as eligible. 46-A.Morris right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on JAX-97-R.Miller, Defensive Holding, declined.
  6. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 37:28 · JAX 2 · Score 0-21
    2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
  7. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 31:51 · WAS 63 · Score 6-21
    (1:51) (Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass deep right to 89-M.Lewis for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 31:40 · WAS 2 · Score 7-21
    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger.
  9. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 23:35 · JAX 17 · Score 7-24
    (8:35) 2-K.Forbath 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
  10. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 14:17 · JAX 2 · Score 7-30
    (14:17) 68-T.Compton reported in as eligible. 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 84-N.Paul for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 14:12 · JAX 2 · Score 7-31
    2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
  12. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 10:46 · JAX 24 · Score 7-34
    (10:46) 2-K.Forbath 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
  13. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 6:55 · WAS 17 · Score 10-34
    (6:55) 10-J.Scobee 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger.
  14. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · JAX 14 · Score 10-40
    (2:00) (Shotgun) 68-T.Compton reported in as eligible. 32-S.Redd left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 1:52 · JAX 2 · Score 10-41
    2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Washington Commanders?

The Washington Commanders beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 41-10 in Week 2, 2014 on 2014-09-14.

What was the final score of Jacksonville Jaguars vs Washington Commanders?

The final score was Jacksonville Jaguars 10, Washington Commanders 41 (JAX 10-41 WAS) in Week 2, 2014 on 2014-09-14.

What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Washington Commanders?

Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Washington Commanders 7; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Washington Commanders 14; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Washington Commanders 3; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 3, Washington Commanders 17; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 10, Washington Commanders 41.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Washington Commanders?

Washington Commanders touchdown — D. Young (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 53:18) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Morris (Q2 44:23) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Morris (Q2 37:35) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Lewis (C. Henne pass) (Q2 31:51) Washington Commanders touchdown — N. Paul (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 14:17) Washington Commanders touchdown — S. Redd (Q4 2:00) Washington Commanders field goal — K. Forbath (Q3 23:35, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — K. Forbath (Q4 10:46, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q4 6:55, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Washington Commanders?

C. Henne (Jacksonville Jaguars), 34.1% completion, -10.0% CPOE, -0.40 EPA per dropback, -16.26 total passing EPA. K. Cousins (Washington Commanders), 56.4% completion, +7.7% CPOE, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +15.83 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Washington Commanders?

K. Cousins (Washington Commanders) led the game in total EPA with +15.83 on passing plays. across 39 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.62 EPA): (1:51) (Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass deep right to 89-M.Lewis for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -6.5%.

Season records after this game

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L

Washington Commanders

Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W