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NFL · Week 6 · October 16, 2011 · 10 min read

Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Commanders: 2011 Week 6 Recap

Eagles defeat Commanders 20–13 in Week 6

M.Vick led Fantasy Impact as Eagles prevailed in a 20–13 Week 6 finish.

Philadelphia Eagles 20 2–4 Winner
Final 20–13
Washington Commanders 13 3–2
Winner
Philadelphia Eagles
Final score
20–13
Halftime
Philadelphia Eagles 20–3 Washington Commanders
Top passer
M. Vick
FantasyHQ MVP
M.Vick
Game date
October 16, 2011

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • M.Vick 18/38 · 286 YDS · 1 TD +11.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Ja'Mori Maclin 5 REC · 101 YDS +3.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Drake Jackson
    Drake Jackson 3 REC · 46 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • J.Beck 8/19 · 122 YDS +5.9 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Stallworth 3 REC · 30 YDS +4.1 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Austin 1 REC · 32 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Washington Commanders 20–13 in Week 6 of the 2011 NFL season on 2011-10-16, a matchup that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half. The decisive swing (+10.8% win probability) came in the opening quarter when Philadelphia Eagles swung the momentum.

In Week 6 of the 2011 NFL season on 2011-10-16, the Philadelphia Eagles took care of business against the Washington Commanders, pulling away with a 20–13 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

M. Vick (Philadelphia Eagles) paced the passing game, with +11.83 total EPA, and -2.6% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, M. Vick (Philadelphia Eagles) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.83 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+10.8% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Philadelphia Eagles changed the game: (8:59) 7-M.Vick pass short middle to 81-J.Avant to WAS 20 for 18 yards (22-K.Barnes, 20-O.Atogwe).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Philadelphia Eagles71300020
Washington Commanders0337013

Stars of the game

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

  1. 1 M. Vick · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +11.83 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
  2. 2 J. Beck · Washington Commanders · Passing · +5.88 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
  3. 3 D. Stallworth · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.11 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
  4. 4 J. Maclin · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.55 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
  5. 5 T. Austin · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.88 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.88 EPA/play
  6. 6 D. Jackson · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.35 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  7. 7 S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.66 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  8. 8 J. Beck · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +1.01 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

M. Vick — PHI · Passing

M. Vick posted the highest total EPA (+11.83) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Philadelphia Eagles's efficiency. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.

The signature play (-4.69 EPA) came from Washington Commanders: (6:38) 8-R.Grossman pass short middle intended for 83-F.Davis INTERCEPTED by 42-K.Coleman [93-J.Babin] at PHI 5. 42-K.Coleman pushed ob at PHI 29 for 24 yards (10-J.Gaffney).

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Philadelphia Eagles — B. Celek (M. Vick pass) (Q1 51:55)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — L. McCoy (Q2 44:19)
  • Washington Commanders — J. Beck (Q4 2:48)

Field goals

  • Philadelphia Eagles — A. Henery (Q2 37:03)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — A. Henery (Q2 32:31)
  • Washington Commanders — G. Gano (Q2 30:35)
  • Washington Commanders — G. Gano (Q3 27:45)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 7 (Q1 51:55) — (6:55) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 87-B.Celek for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 51:50) — 6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry..

The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 13–3. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q2 44:19) — (14:19) 79-T.Herremans reported in as eligible. 25-L.McCoy left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 44:15) — 6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 10 (Q2 37:03) — (7:03) 6-A.Henery 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 6 (Q2 32:31) — (2:31) 6-A.Henery 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 32 (Q2 30:35) — (:35) 4-G.Gano 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 8 (Q3 27:45) — (12:45) 4-G.Gano 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 2 (Q4 2:48) — (2:48) 12-J.Beck up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 2:44) — 4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

Turning points

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

  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 53:59) — (8:59) 7-M.Vick pass short middle to 81-J.Avant to WAS 20 for 18 yards (22-K.Barnes, 20-O.Atogwe). [WPA +10.8% · EPA +3.97]
  • Washington Commanders (Q3 21:38) — (6:38) 8-R.Grossman pass short middle intended for 83-F.Davis INTERCEPTED by 42-K.Coleman [93-J.Babin] at PHI 5. 42-K.Coleman pushed ob at PHI 29 for 24 yards (10-J.Gaffney). [WPA -9.3% · EPA -4.69]
  • Washington Commanders (Q1 57:09) — (12:09) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman pass deep middle intended for 83-F.Davis INTERCEPTED by 42-K.Coleman [91-T.Laws] at PHI 3. 42-K.Coleman to PHI 3 for no gain (83-F.Davis). WAS-78-K.Lichtensteiger was in [WPA -8.0% · EPA -1.67]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 51:55) — (6:55) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 87-B.Celek for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.7% · EPA +3.07]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 56:09) — (11:09) 7-M.Vick pass deep middle to 10-D.Jackson to WAS 46 for 23 yards (20-O.Atogwe). [WPA +6.4% · EPA +2.15]

Impact plays

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

  • Washington Commanders (Q3 21:38) — (6:38) 8-R.Grossman pass short middle intended for 83-F.Davis INTERCEPTED by 42-K.Coleman [93-J.Babin] at PHI 5. 42-K.Coleman pushed ob at PHI 29 for 24 yards (10-J.Gaffney). [WPA -9.3% · EPA -4.69]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 27:40) — (12:40) 7-M.Vick pass deep left to 18-J.Maclin to WAS 21 for 59 yards (30-L.Landry). [WPA +2.7% · EPA +4.20]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 53:59) — (8:59) 7-M.Vick pass short middle to 81-J.Avant to WAS 20 for 18 yards (22-K.Barnes, 20-O.Atogwe). [WPA +10.8% · EPA +3.97]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 20:44) — (5:44) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick scrambles left end pushed ob at WAS 40 for 31 yards (30-L.Landry). [WPA +4.0% · EPA +3.38]

Quarterback report card

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

  • M.Vick (Philadelphia Eagles) · 38 dropbacks · 47.4% completion · -2.6% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +11.83 total EPA
  • R.Grossman (Washington Commanders) · 25 dropbacks · 36.0% completion · -17.5% CPOE · -0.40 EPA/play · -9.93 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

StatPhiladelphia EaglesWashington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play+0.045-0.086
Offensive success rate37.4%43.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.219-0.092
Rush EPA/play-0.055-0.290
Defensive EPA/play+0.086-0.045
Defensive success rate56.2%62.6%

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Philadelphia Eagles generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

  • Philadelphia Eagles: 12 drives, +4.07 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Washington Commanders: 11 drives, -6.29 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

  • Philadelphia Eagles leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
  • One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
  • M. Vick (Philadelphia Eagles) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
  • R. Grossman (WAS) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

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

  1. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 51:55 · WAS 7 · Score 6-0
    (6:55) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 87-B.Celek for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 51:50 · WAS 2 · Score 7-0
    6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.
  3. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 44:19 · WAS 1 · Score 13-0
    (14:19) 79-T.Herremans reported in as eligible. 25-L.McCoy left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 44:15 · WAS 2 · Score 14-0
    6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.
  5. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 37:03 · WAS 10 · Score 17-0
    (7:03) 6-A.Henery 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.
  6. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 32:31 · WAS 6 · Score 20-0
    (2:31) 6-A.Henery 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.
  7. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 30:35 · PHI 32 · Score 20-3
    (:35) 4-G.Gano 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
  8. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 27:45 · PHI 8 · Score 20-6
    (12:45) 4-G.Gano 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
  9. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 2:48 · PHI 2 · Score 20-12
    (2:48) 12-J.Beck up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 2:44 · PHI 2 · Score 20-13
    4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 20-13 in Week 6, 2011 on 2011-10-16.

What was the final score of Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?

The final score was Philadelphia Eagles 20, Washington Commanders 13 (PHI 20-13 WAS) in Week 6, 2011 on 2011-10-16.

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

Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Washington Commanders 0; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 13, Washington Commanders 3; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Washington Commanders 3; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Washington Commanders 7; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 20, Washington Commanders 13.

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

Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — B. Celek (M. Vick pass) (Q1 51:55) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — L. McCoy (Q2 44:19) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Beck (Q4 2:48) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — A. Henery (Q2 37:03, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — A. Henery (Q2 32:31, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — G. Gano (Q2 30:35, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — G. Gano (Q3 27:45, 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?

M. Vick (Philadelphia Eagles), 47.4% completion, -2.6% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +11.83 total passing EPA. R. Grossman (Washington Commanders), 36.0% completion, -17.5% CPOE, -0.40 EPA per dropback, -9.93 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?

M. Vick (Philadelphia Eagles) led the game in total EPA with +11.83 on passing plays. across 38 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.69 EPA): (6:38) 8-R.Grossman pass short middle intended for 83-F.Davis INTERCEPTED by 42-K.Coleman [93-J.Babin] at PHI 5. 42-K.Coleman pushed ob at PHI 29 for 24 yards (10-J.Gaffney).. The biggest win-probability swing was +10.8%.

Was Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Philadelphia Eagles won 20-13 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

Season records after this game

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 1-4 Now 2-4 W

Washington Commanders

Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L