Game story
In Week 3 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-09-25, the Philadelphia Eagles took care of business against the Washington Commanders, pulling away with a 24–8 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 30 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Wentz (Washington Commanders) paced the passing game, with -18.10 total EPA, and -7.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +18.23 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-13.3% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Washington Commanders changed the game: (14:12) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz sacked at WAS 23 for -6 yards (55-B.Graham). FUMBLES (55-B.Graham) [55-B.Graham], RECOVERED by PHI-97-J.Hargrave at WAS 24.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q4 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Eagles | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Washington Commanders | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Hurts · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +18.23 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 2 D. Smith · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +13.26 total EPA · 12 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 3 A. Brown · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +6.09 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 4 T. McLaurin · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.64 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 5 G. Calcaterra · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.78 EPA/play
- 6 J. McKissic · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.09 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 7 D. Goedert · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.78 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 8 D. Milne · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.67 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 (+18.23) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Philadelphia Eagles's efficiency. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.42 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.42 EPA) came from Washington Commanders: (14:12) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz sacked at WAS 23 for -6 yards (55-B.Graham). FUMBLES (55-B.Graham) [55-B.Graham], RECOVERED by PHI-97-J.Hargrave at WAS 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Goedert (J. Hurts pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — A. Brown (J. Hurts pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Smith (J. Hurts pass)
- Washington Commanders — A. Gibson
Field goals
- Philadelphia Eagles — J. Elliott
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 30–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 14 (Q2 44:56) — (14:56) 4-J.Elliott 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 23 (Q2 43:26) — (13:26) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short middle to 88-D.Goedert for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 43:18) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 9 (Q2 33:00) — (3:00) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short right to 11-A.Brown for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 15 (Q2 32:56) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q2 30:01) — (:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short left to 6-D.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 30:00) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 8–0. Washington Commanders registered a safety from the WAS 99 (Q4 14:10) — (14:10) 35-B.Scott up the middle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (94-D.Payne).; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 24-A.Gibson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 44:12) — (14:12) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz sacked at WAS 23 for -6 yards (55-B.Graham). FUMBLES (55-B.Graham) [55-B.Graham], RECOVERED by PHI-97-J.Hargrave at WAS 24.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 46:20) — (1:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep right to 6-D.Smith ran ob at WAS 16 for 45 yards (25-B.St-Juste).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 37:11) — (7:11) 3-Z.Pascal right end to WAS 8 for no gain (58-S.Toney; 55-C.Holcomb).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 46:45) — (1:45) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short left to 11-A.Brown to PHI 39 for 13 yards (22-D.Forrest).
- Washington Commanders (Q1 54:59) — (9:59) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz sacked at WAS 7 for -7 yards (97-J.Hargrave).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 44:12) — (14:12) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz sacked at WAS 23 for -6 yards (55-B.Graham). FUMBLES (55-B.Graham) [55-B.Graham], RECOVERED by PHI-97-J.Hargrave at WAS 24.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 30:01) — (:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short left to 6-D.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 14:14) — (14:14) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 82-L.Thomas to PHI 1 for no gain (29-A.Maddox).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 30:37) — (:37) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep middle to 6-D.Smith to WAS 1 for 44 yards (29-K.Fuller). WAS-58-S.Toney was injured during the play. PHI-6-D.Smith was injured during the play.
Quarterback report card
C.Wentz led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Wentz (Washington Commanders) · 58 dropbacks · 43.1% completion · -7.6% CPOE · -0.31 EPA/play · -18.10 total EPA
- J.Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) · 43 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · +4.1% CPOE · +0.42 EPA/play · +18.23 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Philadelphia Eagles | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.067 | -0.160 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.2% | 40.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.424 | -0.312 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.523 | -0.161 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.160 | -0.067 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.6% | 57.8% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Philadelphia Eagles generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.16), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Philadelphia Eagles: 13 drives, +5.53 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 12 drives, -15.05 total EPA, 1 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.
- J. Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- C. Wentz (WAS) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- 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.
- Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 44:56 · WAS 14 · Score 3-0
(14:56) 4-J.Elliott 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 43:26 · WAS 23 · Score 9-0
(13:26) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short middle to 88-D.Goedert for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 43:18 · WAS 15 · Score 10-0
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 33:00 · WAS 9 · Score 16-0
(3:00) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short right to 11-A.Brown for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+7) — Q2 32:56 · WAS 15 · Score 17-0
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 30:01 · WAS 2 · Score 23-0
(:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short left to 6-D.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 30:00 · WAS 15 · Score 24-0
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs. - Washington Commanders Safety (+2) — Q4 14:10 · WAS 99 · Score 24-2
(14:10) 35-B.Scott up the middle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (94-D.Payne). - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · PHI 1 · Score 24-8
(2:00) (Shotgun) 24-A.Gibson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 24-8 in Week 3, 2022 on 2022-09-25.
What was the final score of Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?
The final score was Philadelphia Eagles 24, Washington Commanders 8 (PHI 24-8 WAS) in Week 3, 2022 on 2022-09-25.
What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?
Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 30, Washington Commanders 0; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Washington Commanders 8; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 24, Washington Commanders 8.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Goedert (J. Hurts pass) (Q2 43:26) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — A. Brown (J. Hurts pass) (Q2 33:00) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Smith (J. Hurts pass) (Q2 30:01) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Gibson (Q4 2:00) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q2 44:56, 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?
C. Wentz (Washington Commanders), 43.1% completion, -7.6% CPOE, -0.31 EPA per dropback, -18.10 total passing EPA. J. Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles), 51.2% completion, +4.1% CPOE, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +18.23 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 +18.23 on passing plays. across 43 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.42 EPA): (14:12) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz sacked at WAS 23 for -6 yards (55-B.Graham). FUMBLES (55-B.Graham) [55-B.Graham], RECOVERED by PHI-97-J.Hargrave at WAS 24.. The biggest win-probability swing was -13.3%.
Season records after this game
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W
Washington Commanders
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L