Game story
In Week 17 of the 2021 NFL season on 2022-01-02, the Philadelphia Eagles took care of business against the Washington Commanders, pulling away with a 20–16 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Heinicke (Washington Commanders) paced the passing game, with -2.90 total EPA, and +7.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.27 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-44.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Washington Commanders changed the game: (:30) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep left intended for 87-J.Bates INTERCEPTED by 23-R.McLeod at PHI -2. Touchback.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Eagles | 0 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 20 |
| Washington Commanders | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Hurts · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +10.27 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 2 D. Goedert · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.59 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 3 B. Scott · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +4.77 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 4 G. Ward · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.10 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.05 EPA/play
- 5 J. Patterson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.92 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 6 B. Scott · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 7 J. Hurts · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +2.11 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 8 C. Sims · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Hurts — PHI · Passing
J. Hurts posted the highest total EPA (+10.27) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Philadelphia Eagles's efficiency. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.
The signature play (-3.90 EPA) came from Philadelphia Eagles: (7:05) (Shotgun) 24-J.Howard up the middle to WAS 24 for no gain (98-M.Ioannidis, 31-K.Curl).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Washington Commanders — J. Patterson
- Philadelphia Eagles — B. Scott
- Philadelphia Eagles — B. Scott
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — J. Slye
- Washington Commanders — J. Slye
- Washington Commanders — J. Slye
- Philadelphia Eagles — J. Elliott
- Philadelphia Eagles — J. Elliott
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 10–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 11 (Q1 57:00) — (12:00) 32-J.Patterson left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q1 56:54) — 3-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-12-R.Winslow.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 13 (Q1 47:04) — (2:04) 3-J.Slye 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-12-R.Winslow..
The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–6. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q2 41:52) — (11:52) (Shotgun) 35-B.Scott left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 41:49) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 21 (Q2 35:40) — (5:40) 3-J.Slye 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-12-R.Winslow.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 37 (Q2 30:06) — (:06) 3-J.Slye 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-12-R.Winslow..
The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q3 22:27) — (7:27) 35-B.Scott right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 22:21) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs..
The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 6–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 24 (Q4 11:45) — (11:45) 4-J.Elliott 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 23 (Q4 2:25) — (2:25) 4-J.Elliott 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 0:30) — (:30) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep left intended for 87-J.Bates INTERCEPTED by 23-R.McLeod at PHI -2. Touchback.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 7:36) — (7:36) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass incomplete short right to 15-D.Milne (29-A.Maddox).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 0:36) — (:36) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short middle to 32-J.Patterson to PHI 20 for 10 yards (49-A.Singleton).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 41:52) — (11:52) (Shotgun) 35-B.Scott left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 25:10) — (10:10) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep right to 84-G.Ward to WAS 4 for 27 yards (37-C.Elder).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 52:05) — (7:05) (Shotgun) 24-J.Howard up the middle to WAS 24 for no gain (98-M.Ioannidis, 31-K.Curl).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 41:52) — (11:52) (Shotgun) 35-B.Scott left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 0:30) — (:30) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep left intended for 87-J.Bates INTERCEPTED by 23-R.McLeod at PHI -2. Touchback.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 25:10) — (10:10) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep right to 84-G.Ward to WAS 4 for 27 yards (37-C.Elder).
Quarterback report card
T.Heinicke led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Heinicke (Washington Commanders) · 42 dropbacks · 64.3% completion · +7.0% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -2.90 total EPA
- J.Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) · 29 dropbacks · 58.6% completion · +6.7% CPOE · +0.35 EPA/play · +10.27 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Philadelphia Eagles | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.110 | +0.021 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.4% | 52.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.354 | -0.069 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.019 | +0.117 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.021 | -0.110 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.4% | 56.6% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Philadelphia Eagles generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs +0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Philadelphia Eagles: 9 drives, +8.39 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 8 drives, +1.58 total EPA, 4 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.
- J. Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- T. Heinicke (WAS) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- J. Hurts (PHI) 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.
- Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 57:00 · PHI 11 · Score 0-6
(12:00) 32-J.Patterson left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 56:54 · PHI 15 · Score 0-7
3-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-12-R.Winslow. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 47:04 · PHI 13 · Score 0-10
(2:04) 3-J.Slye 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-12-R.Winslow. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 41:52 · WAS 2 · Score 6-10
(11:52) (Shotgun) 35-B.Scott left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 41:49 · WAS 15 · Score 7-10
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 35:40 · PHI 21 · Score 7-13
(5:40) 3-J.Slye 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-12-R.Winslow. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 30:06 · PHI 37 · Score 7-16
(:06) 3-J.Slye 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-12-R.Winslow. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 22:27 · WAS 1 · Score 13-16
(7:27) 35-B.Scott right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 22:21 · WAS 15 · Score 14-16
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 11:45 · WAS 24 · Score 17-16
(11:45) 4-J.Elliott 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 2:25 · WAS 23 · Score 20-16
(2:25) 4-J.Elliott 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 20-16 in Week 17, 2021 on 2022-01-02.
What was the final score of Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?
The final score was Philadelphia Eagles 20, Washington Commanders 16 (PHI 20-16 WAS) in Week 17, 2021 on 2022-01-02.
What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Washington Commanders 10; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Washington Commanders 6; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Washington Commanders 0; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 6, Washington Commanders 0; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 20, Washington Commanders 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?
Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Patterson (Q1 57:00) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — B. Scott (Q2 41:52) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — B. Scott (Q3 22:27) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Slye (Q1 47:04, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Slye (Q2 35:40, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Slye (Q2 30:06, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q4 11:45, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q4 2:25, 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. Heinicke (Washington Commanders), 64.3% completion, +7.0% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -2.90 total passing EPA. J. Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles), 58.6% completion, +6.7% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +10.27 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?
J. Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) led the game in total EPA with +10.27 on passing plays. across 29 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-3.90 EPA): (7:05) (Shotgun) 24-J.Howard up the middle to WAS 24 for no gain (98-M.Ioannidis, 31-K.Curl).. The biggest win-probability swing was -44.6%.
Was Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Philadelphia Eagles won 20-16 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 8-7 Now 9-7 W
Washington Commanders
Entered 6-9 Now 6-10 L
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