Quick answer
- Winner
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Final score
- Philadelphia Eagles 31–7 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- Philadelphia Eagles 21–7 Washington Commanders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. McNabb
- Top passer
- T. Hasselbeck
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:16) 8-T.Hasselbeck sacked at WAS 19 for -1 yards (90-C.Simon). FUMBLES (90-C.Simon), R…
- Game date
- 2003-12-27
Game summary
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 31–7 on 2003-12-27. D. McNabb posted a game-high +22.95 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Philadelphia Eagles | 7 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 31 |
 Washington Commanders | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
(7:07) 5-D.McNabb pass to 89-C.Lewis for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(12:29) 5-D.McNabb right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(9:38) 5-D.McNabb pass to 84-F.Mitchell for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(3:01) 40-R.Cartwright right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
(8:21) 5-D.McNabb pass to 28-C.Buckhalter for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(2:03) 2-D.Akers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
WASWashington CommandersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 7:07TD Clarence LewisPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 3
- Score
- 6-0
(7:07) 5-D.McNabb pass to 89-C.Lewis for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 7:07XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 7-0
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 12:29TD DMD. McNabbPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 1
- Score
- 13-0
(12:29) 5-D.McNabb right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 12:21XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 14-0
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 9:38TD FMF. MitchellPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 8
- Score
- 20-0
(9:38) 5-D.McNabb pass to 84-F.Mitchell for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 9:29XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 21-0
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 3:01TD RCR. CartwrightPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 1
- Score
- 21-6
(3:01) 40-R.Cartwright right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 2:53XP Points+1
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 21-7
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 8:21TD CBC. BuckhalterPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 11
- Score
- 27-7
(8:21) 5-D.McNabb pass to 28-C.Buckhalter for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 8:16XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 28-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 2:03FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 7
- Score
- 31-7
(2:03) 2-D.Akers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. McNabb · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +22.95 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 2T. Pinkston · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +7.08 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.36 EPA/play
- 3L. Coles · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.61 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 4D. Staley · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.56 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 5F. Mitchell · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.25 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
- 6R. Cartwright · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.70 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 7D. McNabb · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +3.03 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 8G. Lewis · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.96 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.96 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
D. McNabb — PHI · Passing
D. McNabb posted the highest total EPA (+22.95) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.67 EPA per play.
D. McNabb's top snap (+2.98 EPA): (4:10) 5-D.McNabb pass to 87-T.Pinkston to PHI 49 for 40 yards (21-F.Smoot).
Biggest single play (-4.53 EPA): T. Hasselbeck — (11:16) 8-T.Hasselbeck sacked at WAS 19 for -1 yards (90-C.Simon). FUMBLES (90-C.Simon), RECOVERED by PHI-94-N.Kalu at WAS 19. 94-N.Kalu to WAS 19 for no gain (76-J.Jansen).
Quarterback report card
T. Hasselbeck led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Hasselbeck (Washington Commanders) · 39 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · -0.31 EPA/play · -12.28 total EPA
- D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 34 dropbacks · 67.6% completion · +0.67 EPA/play · +22.95 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Philadelphia Eagles | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.288 | -0.093 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 42.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.604 | -0.242 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.101 | +0.106 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.093 | -0.288 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.3% | 50.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Philadelphia Eagles generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.29 vs -0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Philadelphia Eagles: +0.29 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Washington Commanders: -0.09 EPA/play (31st percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Philadelphia Eagles: 8 drives, +21.34 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 9 drives, -6.95 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Philadelphia Eagles — Clarence Lewis (D. McNabb pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. McNabb
- Philadelphia Eagles — F. Mitchell (D. McNabb pass)
- Washington Commanders — R. Cartwright
- Philadelphia Eagles — C. Buckhalter (D. McNabb pass)
Field goals
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 3 (Q1 7:07) — (7:07) 5-D.McNabb pass to 89-C.Lewis for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 7:07) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..
The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 14–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q2 12:29) — (12:29) 5-D.McNabb right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 12:21) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 8 (Q2 9:38) — (9:38) 5-D.McNabb pass to 84-F.Mitchell for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 9:29) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q2 3:01) — (3:01) 40-R.Cartwright right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 2:53) — 10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker..
The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 11 (Q3 8:21) — (8:21) 5-D.McNabb pass to 28-C.Buckhalter for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 8:16) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..
The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 3–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 7 (Q4 2:03) — (2:03) 2-D.Akers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 10:35) — (10:35) 5-D.McNabb pass to 87-T.Pinkston pushed ob at WAS 33 for 24 yards (41-M.Bowen).
- Washington Commanders (Q1 11:14) — (11:14) 10-J.Hall 52 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 9:23) — (9:23) 5-D.McNabb pass to 36-B.Westbrook to WAS 14 for 17 yards (29-T.Franz).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 4:10) — (4:10) 5-D.McNabb pass to 87-T.Pinkston to PHI 49 for 40 yards (21-F.Smoot).
- Washington Commanders (Q2 11:16) — (11:16) 8-T.Hasselbeck sacked at WAS 19 for -1 yards (90-C.Simon). FUMBLES (90-C.Simon), RECOVERED by PHI-94-N.Kalu at WAS 19. 94-N.Kalu to WAS 19 for no gain (76-J.Jansen).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 11:16) — (11:16) 8-T.Hasselbeck sacked at WAS 19 for -1 yards (90-C.Simon). FUMBLES (90-C.Simon), RECOVERED by PHI-94-N.Kalu at WAS 19. 94-N.Kalu to WAS 19 for no gain (76-J.Jansen).
- Washington Commanders (Q2 4:15) — (4:15) (Shotgun) 8-T.Hasselbeck pass to 40-R.Cartwright pushed ob at PHI 1 for 40 yards (20-B.Dawkins).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 4:10) — (4:10) 5-D.McNabb pass to 87-T.Pinkston to PHI 49 for 40 yards (21-F.Smoot).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 9:08) — (9:08) 5-D.McNabb pass to 83-G.Lewis to WAS 11 for 25 yards (34-A.Lott).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 7:07 · WAS 3 · Score 6-0
(7:07) 5-D.McNabb pass to 89-C.Lewis for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 7:07 · WAS 2 · Score 7-0
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 12:29 · WAS 1 · Score 13-0
(12:29) 5-D.McNabb right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 12:21 · WAS 2 · Score 14-0
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 9:38 · WAS 8 · Score 20-0
(9:38) 5-D.McNabb pass to 84-F.Mitchell for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 9:29 · WAS 2 · Score 21-0
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 3:01 · PHI 1 · Score 21-6
(3:01) 40-R.Cartwright right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 2:53 · PHI 2 · Score 21-7
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 8:21 · WAS 11 · Score 27-7
(8:21) 5-D.McNabb pass to 28-C.Buckhalter for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 8:16 · WAS 2 · Score 28-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 2:03 · WAS 7 · Score 31-7
(2:03) 2-D.Akers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders on 2003-12-27?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 31-7 in Week 17, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Washington Commanders 0; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 14, Washington Commanders 7; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Washington Commanders 0; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 3, Washington Commanders 0; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 31, Washington Commanders 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — C. Lewis (D. McNabb pass) (Q1 7:07) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. McNabb (Q2 12:29) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — F. Mitchell (D. McNabb pass) (Q2 9:38) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Cartwright (Q2 3:01) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — C. Buckhalter (D. McNabb pass) (Q3 8:21) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q4 2:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?
T. Hasselbeck (Washington Commanders), 53.8% completion, -0.31 EPA per dropback, -12.28 total passing EPA. D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 67.6% completion, +0.67 EPA per dropback, +22.95 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?
D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +22.95 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+2.98 EPA): (4:10) 5-D.McNabb pass to 87-T.Pinkston to PHI 49 for 40 yards (21-F.Smoot)..
Season records after this game
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 11-4 Now 12-4 W
Washington Commanders
Entered 5-10 Now 5-11 L
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