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NFL · Week 9 · November 6, 2005 · 11 min read

Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Commanders: 2005 Week 9 Recap

Commanders defeat Eagles 17–10 in Week 9

D.McNabb led Fantasy Impact as Commanders prevailed in a 10–17 Week 9 finish.

Philadelphia Eagles 10 4–4
Final 10–17
Washington Commanders 17 5–3 Winner
Winner
Washington Commanders
Final score
10–17
Halftime
Philadelphia Eagles 7–10 Washington Commanders
Top passer
D. McNabb
FantasyHQ MVP
D.McNabb
Game date
November 6, 2005

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • D.McNabb 22/41 · 303 YDS · 1 TD +8.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Ronnie Brown
    Ronnie Brown 5 REC · 94 YDS · 1 TD +7.2 Fantasy Impact
  • B.McMullen 3 REC · 60 YDS +4.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • S.Moss 7 REC · 79 YDS +6.8 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Cooley 7 REC · 85 YDS +6.4 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Brunell 21/35 · 222 YDS +4.8 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Washington Commanders
Final score
Washington Commanders 17–10 Philadelphia Eagles
Halftime
Philadelphia Eagles 7–10 Washington Commanders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
D. McNabb
Top passer
D. McNabb
Biggest EPA play
(3:05) 5-D.McNabb pass to 86-R.Brown for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2005-11-06

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the Philadelphia Eagles 17–10 on 2005-11-06. D. McNabb posted a game-high +8.38 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3T
Philadelphia Eagles7030010
Washington Commanders01070017

Scoring Map

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

PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
WASWashington Commanders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 3:05TD
    Ronnie Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 56
    Score
    6-0

    (3:05) 5-D.McNabb pass to 86-R.Brown for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 2:55XP
    DAD. Akers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    7-0

    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.

  3. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 12:40FG
    Justin Hall

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 6
    Score
    7-3

    (12:40) 10-J.Hall 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.

  4. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 4:21TD
    MSM. Sellers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 1
    Score
    7-9

    (4:21) 45-M.Sellers up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by PHI and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by PHI at 04:17.)

  5. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 4:17XP
    Justin Hall

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    7-10

    10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.

  6. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 6:31FG
    DAD. Akers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 16
    Score
    10-10

    (6:31) 2-D.Akers 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.

  7. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 2:51TD
    CPC. Portis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 6
    Score
    10-16

    (2:51) 26-C.Portis up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 2:47XP
    Justin Hall

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    10-17

    10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1D. McNabb · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +8.38 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
  2. 2Ronnie BrownRonnie Brown · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +7.24 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
  3. 3S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.80 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
  4. 4C. Cooley · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.37 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
  5. 5M. Brunell · Washington Commanders · Passing · +4.85 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
  6. 6B. McMullen · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.21 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
  7. 7L. Betts · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.15 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.15 EPA/play
  8. 8B. Westbrook · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.11 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.78 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 (+8.38) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.20 EPA per play.

D. McNabb's top snap (+5.92 EPA): (3:05) 5-D.McNabb pass to 86-R.Brown for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

D. McNabb led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 41 dropbacks · 53.7% completion · +0.20 EPA/play · +8.38 total EPA
  • M. Brunell (Washington Commanders) · 35 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +0.14 EPA/play · +4.85 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPhiladelphia EaglesWashington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play-0.002+0.061
Offensive success rate42.3%43.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.204+0.139
Rush EPA/play-0.493-0.150
Defensive EPA/play-0.061+0.002
Defensive success rate56.6%57.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Washington Commanders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.00), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Philadelphia Eagles: -0.00 EPA/play (50th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
  • Washington Commanders: +0.06 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
  • Philadelphia Eagles: 11 drives, -0.16 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Washington Commanders: 11 drives, +4.63 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Ronnie BrownPhiladelphia Eagles — Ronnie Brown (D. McNabb pass) (Q1 3:05)
  • Washington Commanders — M. Sellers (Q2 4:21)
  • Washington Commanders — C. Portis (Q3 2:51)

Field goals

  • Justin HallWashington Commanders — Justin Hall (Q2 12:40)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q3 6:31)
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 56 (Q1 3:05) — (3:05) 5-D.McNabb pass to 86-R.Brown for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 2:55) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 6 (Q2 12:40) — (12:40) 10-J.Hall 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q2 4:21) — (4:21) 45-M.Sellers up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by PHI and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by PHI at 04:17.); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 4:17) — 10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–3. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 16 (Q3 6:31) — (6:31) 2-D.Akers 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 6 (Q3 2:51) — (2:51) 26-C.Portis up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 2:47) — 10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Washington Commanders (Q2 0:44) — (:44) 8-M.Brunell sacked at PHI 27 for -7 yards (58-T.Cole). FUMBLES (58-T.Cole), RECOVERED by PHI-75-J.Thomas at PHI 27. 75-J.Thomas to PHI 43 for 16 yards (26-C.Portis). [WPA -18.6% · EPA -4.26]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 1:32) — (1:32) 5-D.McNabb pass intended for 83-G.Lewis INTERCEPTED by 25-R.Clark at WAS 3. 25-R.Clark to WAS 9 for 6 yards (83-G.Lewis). [WPA -16.4% · EPA -2.80]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 3:05) — (3:05) 5-D.McNabb pass to 86-R.Brown for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.4% · EPA +5.92]
  • Washington Commanders (Q3 5:33) — (5:33) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 46-L.Betts to PHI 23 for 26 yards (20-B.Dawkins). [WPA +15.2% · EPA +3.15]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 0:12) — (:12) 5-D.McNabb pass incomplete. Spiked PENALTY on PHI-73-S.Andrews, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at WAS 31 - No Play. [WPA -13.3% · EPA -1.48]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 3:05) — (3:05) 5-D.McNabb pass to 86-R.Brown for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.4% · EPA +5.92]
  • Washington Commanders (Q2 0:44) — (:44) 8-M.Brunell sacked at PHI 27 for -7 yards (58-T.Cole). FUMBLES (58-T.Cole), RECOVERED by PHI-75-J.Thomas at PHI 27. 75-J.Thomas to PHI 43 for 16 yards (26-C.Portis). [WPA -18.6% · EPA -4.26]
  • Washington Commanders (Q2 4:28) — (4:28) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass incomplete to 80-D.Patten. PENALTY on PHI-26-L.Sheppard, Defensive Pass Interference, 39 yards, enforced at PHI 40 - No Play. [WPA +12.6% · EPA +3.33]
  • Washington Commanders (Q3 5:33) — (5:33) (Shotgun) 8-M.Brunell pass to 46-L.Betts to PHI 23 for 26 yards (20-B.Dawkins). [WPA +15.2% · EPA +3.15]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 3:05 · WAS 56 · Score 6-0
    (3:05) 5-D.McNabb pass to 86-R.Brown for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 2:55 · WAS 2 · Score 7-0
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
  3. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 12:40 · PHI 6 · Score 7-3
    (12:40) 10-J.Hall 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
  4. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 4:21 · PHI 1 · Score 7-9
    (4:21) 45-M.Sellers up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by PHI and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by PHI at 04:17.)
  5. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 4:17 · PHI 2 · Score 7-10
    10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
  6. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 6:31 · WAS 16 · Score 10-10
    (6:31) 2-D.Akers 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
  7. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 2:51 · PHI 6 · Score 10-16
    (2:51) 26-C.Portis up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 2:47 · PHI 2 · Score 10-17
    10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.

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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • 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 2005-11-06?

The Washington Commanders beat the Philadelphia Eagles 17-10 in Week 9, 2005.

What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?

Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Washington Commanders 0; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Washington Commanders 10; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 3, Washington Commanders 7; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 10, Washington Commanders 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?

Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — R. Brown (D. McNabb pass) (Q1 3:05) Washington Commanders touchdown — M. Sellers (Q2 4:21) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Portis (Q3 2:51) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Hall (Q2 12:40, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q3 6:31, 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?

D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 53.7% completion, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +8.38 total passing EPA. M. Brunell (Washington Commanders), 60.0% completion, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +4.85 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 +8.38 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (+5.92 EPA): (3:05) 5-D.McNabb pass to 86-R.Brown for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Washington Commanders won 17-10 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L

Washington Commanders

Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W