Game story
In Week 4 of the 2015 NFL season on 2015-10-04, the Washington Commanders took care of business against the Philadelphia Eagles, pulling away with a 23–20 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Cousins (Washington Commanders) paced the passing game, with +10.12 total EPA, and +1.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, S. Bradford (Philadelphia Eagles) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.55 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+23.7% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Washington Commanders changed the game: (:31) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 88-P.Garcon for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Eagles | 0 | 0 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
| Washington Commanders | 6 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 S. Bradford · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +12.55 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 2 K. Cousins · Washington Commanders · Passing · +10.12 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 3 N. Agholor · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.03 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
- 4 R. Cooper · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.70 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
- 5 P. Garcon · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.53 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 6 M. Austin · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.66 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
- 7 C. Thompson · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +3.64 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 8 B. Celek · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
S. Bradford — PHI · Passing
S. Bradford posted the highest total EPA (+12.55) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Philadelphia Eagles's efficiency. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.25 EPA) came from Philadelphia Eagles: (12:03) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-S.Bradford pass deep middle to 14-R.Cooper for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Washington Commanders — K. Cousins
- Philadelphia Eagles — R. Cooper (S. Bradford pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — B. Celek (S. Bradford pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — M. Austin (S. Bradford pass)
- Washington Commanders — P. Garcon (K. Cousins pass)
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — D. Hopkins
- Washington Commanders — D. Hopkins
- Washington Commanders — D. Hopkins
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 6–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 2 (Q1 52:28) — (7:28) 3-D.Hopkins 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 20 (Q1 45:56) — (:56) 3-D.Hopkins 38 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 PHI 1 (Q2 35:27); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 35:18) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 13–3. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 62 (Q3 27:03) — (12:03) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-S.Bradford pass deep middle to 14-R.Cooper for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 10 (Q3 23:25) — (8:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-S.Bradford pass short right to 87-B.Celek for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 23:17) — 6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones. PHI-65-L.Johnson was injured during the play.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 15 (Q3 18:54) — (3:54) 3-D.Hopkins 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 39 (Q4 14:49) — (14:49) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-S.Bradford pass deep middle to 19-M.Austin for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 14:40) — 6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 4 (Q4 0:31) — (:31) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 88-P.Garcon for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q4 0:26) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 0:31) — (:31) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 88-P.Garcon for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 1:18) — (1:18) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 88-P.Garcon to PHI 16 for 14 yards (38-E.Biggers).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 14:49) — (14:49) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-S.Bradford pass deep middle to 19-M.Austin for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 27:03) — (12:03) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-S.Bradford pass deep middle to 14-R.Cooper for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 43:19) — (13:19) 5-T.Way punts 63 yards to PHI 30, Center-57-N.Sundberg, downed by WAS-19-R.Ross.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 27:03) — (12:03) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-S.Bradford pass deep middle to 14-R.Cooper for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 34:09) — (4:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 24-R.Mathews FUMBLES (Aborted) at WAS 37, RECOVERED by WAS-52-K.Robinson at WAS 33. 52-K.Robinson to WAS 33 for no gain (17-N.Agholor).
- Washington Commanders (Q1 58:30) — (13:30) (Shotgun) 25-C.Thompson left guard to PHI 47 for 42 yards (31-B.Maxwell).
- Washington Commanders (Q3 15:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 86-J.Reed to PHI 42 for 7 yards (55-B.Graham). FUMBLES (55-B.Graham), RECOVERED by PHI-58-J.Hicks at PHI 42. 58-J.Hicks to PHI 42 for no gain (75-B.Scher
Quarterback report card
K.Cousins led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Cousins (Washington Commanders) · 51 dropbacks · 60.8% completion · +1.7% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +10.12 total EPA
- S.Bradford (Philadelphia Eagles) · 37 dropbacks · 40.5% completion · -3.5% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +12.55 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Philadelphia Eagles | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.015 | -0.001 |
| Offensive success rate | 32.4% | 42.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.339 | +0.198 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.484 | -0.167 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.001 | +0.015 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.0% | 67.6% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Philadelphia Eagles -0.01, Washington Commanders -0.00) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Philadelphia Eagles: 12 drives, -1.10 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 12 drives, -0.06 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Washington Commanders 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.
- S. Bradford (Philadelphia Eagles) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- S. Bradford (PHI) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 52:28 · PHI 2 · Score 0-3
(7:28) 3-D.Hopkins 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 45:56 · PHI 20 · Score 0-6
(:56) 3-D.Hopkins 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 35:27 · PHI 1 · Score 0-12
(5:27) 8-K.Cousins FUMBLES (Aborted) at PHI 1, and recovers at PHI 2. 8-K.Cousins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plan - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 35:18 · PHI 15 · Score 0-13
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 27:03 · WAS 62 · Score 6-13
(12:03) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-S.Bradford pass deep middle to 14-R.Cooper for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 23:25 · WAS 10 · Score 12-13
(8:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-S.Bradford pass short right to 87-B.Celek for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 23:17 · WAS 15 · Score 13-13
6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones. PHI-65-L.Johnson was injured during the play. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 18:54 · PHI 15 · Score 13-16
(3:54) 3-D.Hopkins 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 14:49 · WAS 39 · Score 19-16
(14:49) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-S.Bradford pass deep middle to 19-M.Austin for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 14:40 · WAS 15 · Score 20-16
6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 0:31 · PHI 4 · Score 20-22
(:31) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 88-P.Garcon for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 0:26 · PHI 15 · Score 20-23
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?
The Washington Commanders beat the Philadelphia Eagles 23-20 in Week 4, 2015 on 2015-10-04.
What was the final score of Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?
The final score was Philadelphia Eagles 20, Washington Commanders 23 (PHI 20-23 WAS) in Week 4, 2015 on 2015-10-04.
What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Washington Commanders 6; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Washington Commanders 7; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 13, Washington Commanders 3; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Washington Commanders 7; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 20, Washington Commanders 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?
Washington Commanders touchdown — K. Cousins (Q2 35:27) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — R. Cooper (S. Bradford pass) (Q3 27:03) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — B. Celek (S. Bradford pass) (Q3 23:25) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — M. Austin (S. Bradford pass) (Q4 14:49) Washington Commanders touchdown — P. Garcon (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 0:31) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q1 52:28, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q1 45:56, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q3 18:54, 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?
K. Cousins (Washington Commanders), 60.8% completion, +1.7% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +10.12 total passing EPA. S. Bradford (Philadelphia Eagles), 40.5% completion, -3.5% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +12.55 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?
S. Bradford (Philadelphia Eagles) led the game in total EPA with +12.55 on passing plays. across 37 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.25 EPA): (12:03) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-S.Bradford pass deep middle to 14-R.Cooper for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +23.7%.
Was Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Washington Commanders won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
Washington Commanders
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
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