Rams 10–24 Commanders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 2, 2015

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in LA vs Washington Commanders?

J. Reed (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.80 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+2.76 EPA): (5:57) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 86-J.Reed to LA 31 for 29 yards (23-R.McLeod). LA-21-J.Jenkins was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. 21 - Jenki.

Quick answer

Winner: Washington Commanders
Final score: Washington Commanders 24–10 LA
Halftime: LA 0–17 Washington Commanders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Joe Reed
Top passer: N. Foles
Biggest EPA play: (8:02) 31-M.Jones left end to WAS 45 for 4 yards (94-R.Quinn). FUMBLES (94-R.Quinn), RECOV…
Game date: 2015-09-20

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the LA 24–10 on 2015-09-20. Joe Reed posted a game-high +5.80 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
LA	0	0	10	0	0	10
Washington Commanders	10	7	0	7	0	24

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

LALA

LA 39

+3LA 28

LA 4

+3WAS 34

WAS 40

+1WAS 15

LA 3

WASWashington Commanders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

WASWashington Commanders
Q1 7:14TD
Marcus Jones
Points+6
Yard line
LA 39
Score
0-6
(7:14) 31-M.Jones left tackle for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 7:05XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
LA 15
Score
0-7
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 0:59FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
LA 28
Score
0-10
(:59) 3-D.Hopkins 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 3:07TD
PGP. Garcon
Points+6
Yard line
LA 4
Score
0-16
(3:07) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 88-P.Garcon for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 3:02XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
LA 15
Score
0-17
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
LALA
Q3 9:39FG
Greg Zuerlein
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 34
Score
3-17
(9:39) 4-G.Zuerlein 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
LALA
Q3 7:09TD
K.J. Britt
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 40
Score
9-17
(7:09) 5-N.Foles pass deep middle to 18-K.Britt for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LA-18-K.Britt, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
LALA
Q3 7:01XP
Greg Zuerlein
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
10-17
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 2:43TD
Marcus Jones
Points+6
Yard line
LA 3
Score
10-23
(2:43) 31-M.Jones left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 2:38XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
LA 15
Score
10-24
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Joe Reed · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.80 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
2Kirk Cousins · Washington Commanders · Passing · +3.74 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
3Marcus Jones · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +3.69 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
4K.J. Britt · LA · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
5T. Austin · LA · Rushing · +1.94 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
6Cody Thompson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.60 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
7P. Garcon · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.00 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
8Marcus Jones · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +0.49 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.16 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

Joe Reed — WAS · Receiving

Joe Reed posted the highest total EPA (+5.80) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.97 EPA per play.

Joe Reed's top snap (+2.76 EPA): (5:57) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 86-J.Reed to LA 31 for 29 yards (23-R.McLeod). LA-21-J.Jenkins was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. 21 - Jenkins had a knee injury

Biggest single play (-4.52 EPA): Marcus Jones — (8:02) 31-M.Jones left end to WAS 45 for 4 yards (94-R.Quinn). FUMBLES (94-R.Quinn), RECOVERED by LA-25-T.McDonald at WAS 49. 25-T.McDonald to WAS 49 for no gain (89-D.Carrier).

Quarterback report card

N. Foles led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

N. Foles (LA) · 37 dropbacks · 45.9% completion · -12.8% CPOE · -0.32 EPA/play · -11.79 total EPA
Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) · 30 dropbacks · 76.7% completion · +14.8% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +3.74 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	LA	Washington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play	-0.164	+0.023
Offensive success rate	31.4%	39.5%
Pass EPA/play	-0.319	+0.125
Rush EPA/play	-0.178	-0.106
Defensive EPA/play	-0.023	+0.164
Defensive success rate	60.5%	68.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Washington Commanders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.16), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

LA: -0.16 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
Washington Commanders: +0.02 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)

LA: 12 drives, -11.47 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 12 drives, +1.98 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Washington Commanders — Marcus Jones (Q1 7:14)
Washington Commanders — P. Garcon (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q2 3:07)
LA — K.J. Britt (N. Foles pass) (Q3 7:09)
Washington Commanders — Marcus Jones (Q4 2:43)

Field goals

Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q1 0:59)
LA — Greg Zuerlein (Q3 9:39)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the LA 39 (Q1 7:14) — (7:14) 31-M.Jones left tackle for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q1 7:05) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the LA 28 (Q1 0:59) — (:59) 3-D.Hopkins 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the LA 4 (Q2 3:07) — (3:07) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 88-P.Garcon for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 3:02) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

The third quarter: LA won the period 10–0. LA connected on a field goal from the WAS 34 (Q3 9:39) — (9:39) 4-G.Zuerlein 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; LA found the end zone from the WAS 40 (Q3 7:09); LA added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 7:01) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the LA 3 (Q4 2:43) — (2:43) 31-M.Jones left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 2:38) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Washington Commanders (Q1 7:14) — (7:14) 31-M.Jones left tackle for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.2% · EPA +4.13]
Washington Commanders (Q1 8:23) — (8:23) 46-A.Morris left tackle pushed ob at LA 37 for 35 yards (52-A.Ogletree). [WPA +8.0% · EPA +2.21]
LA (Q3 7:09) — (7:09) 5-N.Foles pass deep middle to 18-K.Britt for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LA-18-K.Britt, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +7.0% · EPA +3.71]
Washington Commanders (Q3 8:02) — (8:02) 31-M.Jones left end to WAS 45 for 4 yards (94-R.Quinn). FUMBLES (94-R.Quinn), RECOVERED by LA-25-T.McDonald at WAS 49. 25-T.McDonald to WAS 49 for no gain (89-D.Carrier). [WPA -5.0% · EPA -4.52]
Washington Commanders (Q1 10:26) — (10:26) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at WAS 49 for -8 yards (sack split by 99-A.Donald and 91-C.Long). [WPA -5.0% · EPA -2.63]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Washington Commanders (Q3 8:02) — (8:02) 31-M.Jones left end to WAS 45 for 4 yards (94-R.Quinn). FUMBLES (94-R.Quinn), RECOVERED by LA-25-T.McDonald at WAS 49. 25-T.McDonald to WAS 49 for no gain (89-D.Carrier). [WPA -5.0% · EPA -4.52]
Washington Commanders (Q1 7:14) — (7:14) 31-M.Jones left tackle for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.2% · EPA +4.13]
LA (Q3 7:09) — (7:09) 5-N.Foles pass deep middle to 18-K.Britt for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LA-18-K.Britt, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +7.0% · EPA +3.71]
Washington Commanders (Q4 5:57) — (5:57) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 86-J.Reed to LA 31 for 29 yards (23-R.McLeod). LA-21-J.Jenkins was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. 21 - Jenkins had a knee injury [WPA +3.6% · EPA +2.76]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 7:14 · LA 39 · Score 0-6
(7:14) 31-M.Jones left tackle for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 7:05 · LA 15 · Score 0-7
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 0:59 · LA 28 · Score 0-10
(:59) 3-D.Hopkins 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 3:07 · LA 4 · Score 0-16
(3:07) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 88-P.Garcon for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 3:02 · LA 15 · Score 0-17
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
LA FG (+3) — Q3 9:39 · WAS 34 · Score 3-17
(9:39) 4-G.Zuerlein 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
LA TD (+6) — Q3 7:09 · WAS 40 · Score 9-17
(7:09) 5-N.Foles pass deep middle to 18-K.Britt for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on LA-18-K.Britt, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
LA XP (+1) — Q3 7:01 · WAS 15 · Score 10-17
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 2:43 · LA 3 · Score 10-23
(2:43) 31-M.Jones left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 2:38 · LA 15 · Score 10-24
3-D.Hopkins extra point 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.
Joe Reed (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
N. Foles (LA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Kirk Cousins (WAS) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won LA vs Washington Commanders on 2015-09-20?

The Washington Commanders beat the LA 24-10 in Week 2, 2015.

What was the score by quarter in LA vs Washington Commanders?

Q1: LA 0, Washington Commanders 10; Q2: LA 0, Washington Commanders 7; Q3: LA 10, Washington Commanders 0; Q4: LA 0, Washington Commanders 7; Final: LA 10, Washington Commanders 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs Washington Commanders?

Washington Commanders touchdown — M. Jones (Q1 7:14) Washington Commanders touchdown — P. Garcon (K. Cousins pass) (Q2 3:07) LA touchdown — K. Britt (N. Foles pass) (Q3 7:09) Washington Commanders touchdown — M. Jones (Q4 2:43) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q1 0:59, 3 pts) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q3 9:39, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Washington Commanders?

N. Foles (LA), 45.9% completion, -12.8% CPOE, -0.32 EPA per dropback, -11.79 total passing EPA. Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders), 76.7% completion, +14.8% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +3.74 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in LA vs Washington Commanders?

Joe Reed (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.80 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+2.76 EPA): (5:57) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 86-J.Reed to LA 31 for 29 yards (23-R.McLeod). LA-21-J.Jenkins was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. 21 - Jenki.

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