New York Jets vs. Washington Commanders: 2019 Week 11 Recap

Game story

In Week 11 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-11-17, the New York Jets took care of business against the Washington Commanders, pulling away with a 34–17 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 28 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

D. Haskins (Washington Commanders) paced the passing game, with -13.39 total EPA, and -11.3% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, S. Darnold (New York Jets) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.85 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-14.0% win probability) landed in the second quarter when New York Jets changed the game: 3-D.Hopkins kicks 65 yards from WAS 35 to NYJ 0. 17-V.Smith to NYJ 27 for 27 yards (52-R.Anderson). FUMBLES (52-R.Anderson), RECOVERED by WAS-34-W.Smallwood at NYJ 27.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

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

1. 1 S. Darnold · New York Jets · Passing · +10.85 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
2. 2 R. Griffin · New York Jets · Receiving · +9.89 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.98 EPA/play
3. 3 J. Crowder · New York Jets · Receiving · +6.12 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
4. 4 D. Guice · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.55 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.78 EPA/play
5. 5 J. Sprinkle · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.42 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
6. 6 K. Harmon · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.87 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
7. 7 T. McLaurin · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.50 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
8. 8 D. Thomas · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• New York Jets — D. Brown (S. Darnold pass) (Q1 56:58)
• New York Jets — S. Darnold (Q2 44:06)
• New York Jets — R. Griffin (S. Darnold pass) (Q2 30:41)
• New York Jets — J. Crowder (S. Darnold pass) (Q4 13:18)
• New York Jets — L. Bell (Q4 12:20)
• Washington Commanders — D. Guice (D. Haskins pass) (Q4 10:11)
• Washington Commanders — J. Sprinkle (D. Haskins pass) (Q4 1:15)

Field goals

• Washington Commanders — D. Hopkins (Q2 39:09)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 6–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the WAS 20 (Q1 56:58) — (11:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep left to 87-D.Brown for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 14–3. New York Jets found the end zone from the WAS 6 (Q2 44:06) — (14:06) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short right to 11-Ro.Anderson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 44:01) — 9-S.Ficken extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYJ 26 (Q2 39:09) — (9:09) 3-D.Hopkins 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; New York Jets found the end zone from the WAS 16 (Q2 30:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 84-R.Griffin for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the WAS 25 (Q2 30:36) — 9-S.Ficken extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. New York Jets found the end zone from the WAS 29 (Q4 13:18) — (13:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep left to 82-J.Crowder for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 13:11) — 9-S.Ficken extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.; New York Jets found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q4 12:20) — (12:20) 26-L.Bell left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 12:15) — 9-S.Ficken extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYJ 45 (Q4 10:11) — (10:11) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins pass short right to 29-D.Guice for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders registered a safety from the NYJ 2 (Q4 9:59) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-D.Haskins pass to 18-T.Quinn is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q4 1:15) — (1:15) 7-D.Haskins pass short middle to 87-J.Sprinkle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

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

• New York Jets (Q2 39:05) — 3-D.Hopkins kicks 65 yards from WAS 35 to NYJ 0. 17-V.Smith to NYJ 27 for 27 yards (52-R.Anderson). FUMBLES (52-R.Anderson), RECOVERED by WAS-34-W.Smallwood at NYJ 27. [WPA -14.0% · EPA -5.17]
• New York Jets (Q2 40:41) — (10:41) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short middle intended for 88-T.Montgomery INTERCEPTED by 53-J.Bostic at NYJ 42. 53-J.Bostic pushed ob at NYJ 16 for 26 yards (17-V.Smith). [WPA -11.1% · EPA -5.76]
• New York Jets (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) 14-S.Darnold pass incomplete short left to 82-J.Crowder. New York Jets challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 82-J.Crowder to NYJ 33 [WPA +10.0% · EPA +0.63]
• New York Jets (Q1 59:48) — (14:48) (Shotgun) 26-L.Bell right guard to NYJ 37 for 4 yards (93-Jon.Allen; 98-M.Ioannidis). [WPA -7.8% · EPA +0.19]
• Washington Commanders (Q2 36:41) — (6:41) 3-D.Hopkins 29 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. [WPA -7.3% · EPA -3.52]

Impact plays

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

• Washington Commanders (Q4 13:05) — (13:05) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins pass short middle intended for 18-T.Quinn INTERCEPTED by 46-N.Hewitt at WAS 14. 46-N.Hewitt to WAS 5 for 9 yards (18-T.Quinn). [WPA -0.2% · EPA -5.95]
• New York Jets (Q2 40:41) — (10:41) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short middle intended for 88-T.Montgomery INTERCEPTED by 53-J.Bostic at NYJ 42. 53-J.Bostic pushed ob at NYJ 16 for 26 yards (17-V.Smith). [WPA -11.1% · EPA -5.76]
• New York Jets (Q2 39:05) — 3-D.Hopkins kicks 65 yards from WAS 35 to NYJ 0. 17-V.Smith to NYJ 27 for 27 yards (52-R.Anderson). FUMBLES (52-R.Anderson), RECOVERED by WAS-34-W.Smallwood at NYJ 27. [WPA -14.0% · EPA -5.17]
• Washington Commanders (Q4 10:11) — (10:11) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins pass short right to 29-D.Guice for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +4.02]

Quarterback report card

D.Haskins led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• D.Haskins (Washington Commanders) · 46 dropbacks · 41.3% completion · -11.3% CPOE · -0.29 EPA/play · -13.39 total EPA
• S.Darnold (New York Jets) · 34 dropbacks · 55.9% completion · +10.1% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +10.85 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, New York Jets generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.23), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• New York Jets: 13 drives, +1.30 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
• Washington Commanders: 13 drives, -19.54 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• New York Jets leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• S. Darnold (New York Jets) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• D. Haskins (WAS) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
• S. Darnold (NYJ) 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. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 56:58 · WAS 20 · Score 6-0
   (11:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep left to 87-D.Brown for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 44:06 · WAS 6 · Score 12-0
   (14:06) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short right to 11-Ro.Anderson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 44:01 · WAS 15 · Score 13-0
   9-S.Ficken extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
4. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 39:09 · NYJ 26 · Score 13-3
   (9:09) 3-D.Hopkins 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
5. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 30:41 · WAS 16 · Score 19-3
   (:41) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 84-R.Griffin for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 30:36 · WAS 25 · Score 20-3
   9-S.Ficken extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
7. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 13:18 · WAS 29 · Score 26-3
   (13:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep left to 82-J.Crowder for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 13:11 · WAS 15 · Score 27-3
   9-S.Ficken extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
9. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 12:20 · WAS 1 · Score 33-3
   (12:20) 26-L.Bell left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
10. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 12:15 · WAS 15 · Score 34-3
    9-S.Ficken extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
11. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 10:11 · NYJ 45 · Score 34-9
    (10:11) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins pass short right to 29-D.Guice for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
12. Washington Commanders Safety (+2) — Q4 9:59 · NYJ 2 · Score 34-11
    (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-D.Haskins pass to 18-T.Quinn is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
13. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 1:15 · NYJ 1 · Score 34-17
    (1:15) 7-D.Haskins pass short middle to 87-J.Sprinkle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.