Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 25–19 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- Washington Commanders 7–3 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jamison Crowder
- Top passer
- Matt Ryan
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:26) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left intended for 14-R.Grant INTERCEPTED by 23-R.…
- Game date
- 2015-10-11
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Washington Commanders 25–19 on 2015-10-11, overcoming Washington Commanders's 7–3 halftime lead. Jamison Crowder posted a game-high +6.80 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 25 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Washington Commanders | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 3 | 3 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 25 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
WASWashington Commanders(12:18) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 89-D.Carrier for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
(7:12) 3-M.Bryant 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(1:58) 3-M.Bryant 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(9:21) (Shotgun) 24-D.Freeman left tackle to WAS 1 for 2 yards (92-C.Baker). FUMBLES (92-C.Baker), recovered by ATL-11-J.Jones at WAS 0. TOUCHDOWN.
(8:05) 68-T.Compton reported in as eligible. 31-M.Jones right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(2:42) 3-D.Hopkins 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
(:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 24-D.Freeman right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(:05) 3-D.Hopkins 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
(12:26) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left intended for 14-R.Grant INTERCEPTED by 23-R.Alford at ATL 41. 23-R.Alford for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 12:18TD DCD. CarrierPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 7
- Score
- 6-0
(12:18) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 89-D.Carrier for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 12:12XP Dustin HopkinsPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 7-0
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 7:12FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 24
- Score
- 7-3
(7:12) 3-M.Bryant 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 1:58FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 10
- Score
- 7-6
(1:58) 3-M.Bryant 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 9:21TD DFD. FreemanPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 3
- Score
- 7-12
(9:21) (Shotgun) 24-D.Freeman left tackle to WAS 1 for 2 yards (92-C.Baker). FUMBLES (92-C.Baker), recovered by ATL-11-J.Jones at WAS 0. TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 8:05TD Marcus JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 13-12
(8:05) 68-T.Compton reported in as eligible. 31-M.Jones right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 2:42FG Dustin HopkinsPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 10
- Score
- 16-12
(2:42) 3-D.Hopkins 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 0:30TD DFD. FreemanPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 6
- Score
- 16-18
(:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 24-D.Freeman right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 0:24XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 16-19
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 0:05FG Dustin HopkinsPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 34
- Score
- 19-19
(:05) 3-D.Hopkins 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
OT 12:26TD RAR. AlfordPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 50
- Score
- 19-25
(12:26) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left intended for 14-R.Grant INTERCEPTED by 23-R.Alford at ATL 41. 23-R.Alford for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Jamison Crowder · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.80 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 2D. Freeman · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +6.25 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 3J. Tamme · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.28 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 4D. Freeman · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.41 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 5
Kirk Cousins · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +1.62 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play - 6D. Carrier · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.57 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 7
Cody Thompson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.33 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play - 8Marcus Jones · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +0.88 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.44 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
Jamison Crowder — WAS · Receiving
Jamison Crowder posted the highest total EPA (+6.80) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.85 EPA per play.
Biggest single play (-9.01 EPA): Kirk Cousins — (12:26) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left intended for 14-R.Grant INTERCEPTED by 23-R.Alford at ATL 41. 23-R.Alford for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Matt Ryan led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 50 dropbacks · 48.0% completion · -7.5% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -6.57 total EPA
- Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) · 37 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · -2.6% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -6.01 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.163 | -0.071 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.0% | 48.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.162 | -0.131 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.185 | +0.190 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.071 | +0.163 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.1% | 61.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.07 vs -0.16), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Washington Commanders: -0.16 EPA/play (17th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: -0.07 EPA/play (35th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, -6.51 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 11 drives, -12.57 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Washington Commanders — D. Carrier (Kirk Cousins pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — D. Freeman
- Washington Commanders — Marcus Jones
- Atlanta Falcons — D. Freeman
- Atlanta Falcons — R. Alford
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
- Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins
- Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the ATL 7 (Q2 12:18) — (12:18) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 89-D.Carrier for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 12:12) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the WAS 24 (Q2 7:12) — (7:12) 3-M.Bryant 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 3–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the WAS 10 (Q3 1:58) — (1:58) 3-M.Bryant 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 13–12. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the WAS 3 (Q4 9:21); Washington Commanders found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q4 8:05) — (8:05) 68-T.Compton reported in as eligible. 31-M.Jones right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the ATL 10 (Q4 2:42) — (2:42) 3-D.Hopkins 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the WAS 6 (Q4 0:30) — (:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 24-D.Freeman right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 0:24) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the ATL 34 (Q4 0:05) — (:05) 3-D.Hopkins 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
Overtime: Atlanta Falcons won the period 6–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 50 (OT 12:26).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Washington Commanders (OT 12:26) — (12:26) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left intended for 14-R.Grant INTERCEPTED by 23-R.Alford at ATL 41. 23-R.Alford for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 6:00) — (6:00) 2-M.Ryan pass short left intended for 84-R.White INTERCEPTED by 26-B.Breeland at ATL 49. 26-B.Breeland to ATL 21 for 28 yards (26-T.Coleman).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 0:05) — (:05) 3-D.Hopkins 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:30) — (:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 24-D.Freeman right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:51) — (:51) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 84-R.White to WAS 6 for 7 yards (52-K.Robinson; 26-B.Breeland).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Washington Commanders (OT 12:26) — (12:26) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left intended for 14-R.Grant INTERCEPTED by 23-R.Alford at ATL 41. 23-R.Alford for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 6:00) — (6:00) 2-M.Ryan pass short left intended for 84-R.White INTERCEPTED by 26-B.Breeland at ATL 49. 26-B.Breeland to ATL 21 for 28 yards (26-T.Coleman).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 2:26) — (2:26) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at WAS 18 for -2 yards (92-C.Baker). FUMBLES (92-C.Baker) [92-C.Baker], RECOVERED by WAS-51-W.Compton at WAS 13. 51-W.Compton to WAS 13 for no gain (67-A.Levitre). The
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 10:44) — (10:44) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle intended for 11-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 34-T.Robinson at WAS 17. 34-T.Robinson to WAS 25 for 8 yards (26-T.Coleman).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 12:18 · ATL 7 · Score 6-0
(12:18) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 89-D.Carrier for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 12:12 · ATL 15 · Score 7-0
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 7:12 · WAS 24 · Score 7-3
(7:12) 3-M.Bryant 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 1:58 · WAS 10 · Score 7-6
(1:58) 3-M.Bryant 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 9:21 · WAS 3 · Score 7-12
(9:21) (Shotgun) 24-D.Freeman left tackle to WAS 1 for 2 yards (92-C.Baker). FUMBLES (92-C.Baker), recovered by ATL-11-J.Jones at WAS 0. TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 8:05 · ATL 2 · Score 13-12
(8:05) 68-T.Compton reported in as eligible. 31-M.Jones right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 2:42 · ATL 10 · Score 16-12
(2:42) 3-D.Hopkins 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 0:30 · WAS 6 · Score 16-18
(:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 24-D.Freeman right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 0:24 · WAS 15 · Score 16-19
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 0:05 · ATL 34 · Score 19-19
(:05) 3-D.Hopkins 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — OT 12:26 · ATL 50 · Score 19-25
(12:26) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left intended for 14-R.Grant INTERCEPTED by 23-R.Alford at ATL 41. 23-R.Alford for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Atlanta Falcons earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Jamison Crowder (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Matt Ryan (ATL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Atlanta Falcons on 2015-10-11?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Washington Commanders 25-19 in Week 5, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q2: Washington Commanders 7, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q3: Washington Commanders 0, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q4: Washington Commanders 12, Atlanta Falcons 13; Q5: Washington Commanders 0, Atlanta Falcons 6; Final: Washington Commanders 19, Atlanta Falcons 25.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Atlanta Falcons?
Washington Commanders touchdown — D. Carrier (K. Cousins pass) (Q2 12:18) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. Freeman (Q4 9:21) Washington Commanders touchdown — M. Jones (Q4 8:05) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. Freeman (Q4 0:30) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — R. Alford (OT 12:26) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 7:12, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q3 1:58, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q4 2:42, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q4 0:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Atlanta Falcons?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 48.0% completion, -7.5% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -6.57 total passing EPA. Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders), 56.8% completion, -2.6% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -6.01 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Atlanta Falcons?
Jamison Crowder (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.80 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps.
Was Washington Commanders vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Atlanta Falcons won 25-19 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 4-0 Now 5-0 W
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