Game story
In Week 10 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-11-18, the Washington Commanders took care of business against the Denver Broncos, pulling away with a 17–10 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Griese (Denver Broncos) paced the passing game, with -13.04 total EPA.
On the individual side, M. Westbrook (Washington Commanders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.50 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+17.8% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Washington Commanders changed the game: (2:53) 10-K.Graham pass to 89-Z.Flemister for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q4 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Commanders | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Denver Broncos | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Westbrook · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +7.50 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 2 K. Graham · Washington Commanders · Passing · +6.80 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 3 Z. Flemister · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.99 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
- 4 O. Gary · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +0.97 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 5 S. Davis · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +0.90 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 6 K. Poole · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 7 R. Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.70 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 8 K. Carter · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +0.48 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Westbrook — WAS · Receiving
M. Westbrook posted the highest total EPA (+7.50) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Washington Commanders's efficiency. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.63 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.92 EPA) came from Washington Commanders: (13:37) 12-T.Banks FUMBLES (Aborted) at DEN 39, RECOVERED by DEN-51-J.Mobley at DEN 41. 51-J.Mobley to DEN 41 for no gain (12-T.Banks).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — R. Smith (B. Griese pass)
- Washington Commanders — M. Westbrook (K. Graham pass)
- Washington Commanders — Z. Flemister (K. Graham pass)
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
- Washington Commanders — B. Conway
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the WAS 15 (Q2 41:07) — (11:07) 1-J.Elam 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q2 33:25) — (3:25) 14-B.Griese pass to 80-R.Smith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 33:19) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DEN 30 (Q2 30:17) — (:17) 5-B.Conway 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DEN 5 (Q4 14:23) — (14:23) 10-K.Graham pass to 82-M.Westbrook for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 14:18) — 5-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DEN 3 (Q4 2:53) — (2:53) 10-K.Graham pass to 89-Z.Flemister for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 2:48) — 5-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 2:53) — (2:53) 10-K.Graham pass to 89-Z.Flemister for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 58:37) — (13:37) 12-T.Banks FUMBLES (Aborted) at DEN 39, RECOVERED by DEN-51-J.Mobley at DEN 41. 51-J.Mobley to DEN 41 for no gain (12-T.Banks).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 36:43) — (6:43) 16-T.Rouen punts 25 yards to WAS 13, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante. 34-E.Metcalf MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by DEN-55-K.Burns at WAS 13. 55-K.Burns to WAS 13 for no gain (34-E.Metcalf).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 4:14) — (4:14) 10-K.Graham pass to 89-Z.Flemister to DEN 3 for 15 yards (27-D.Walker).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 43:42) — (13:42) 14-B.Griese scrambles up the middle to WAS 23 for 24 yards (24-C.Bailey).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 58:37) — (13:37) 12-T.Banks FUMBLES (Aborted) at DEN 39, RECOVERED by DEN-51-J.Mobley at DEN 41. 51-J.Mobley to DEN 41 for no gain (12-T.Banks).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 36:43) — (6:43) 16-T.Rouen punts 25 yards to WAS 13, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante. 34-E.Metcalf MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by DEN-55-K.Burns at WAS 13. 55-K.Burns to WAS 13 for no gain (34-E.Metcalf).
- Denver Broncos (Q3 17:33) — (2:33) 14-B.Griese pass to 88-D.Clark to DEN 47 for 7 yards (50-R.Jones). FUMBLES (50-R.Jones), RECOVERED by WAS-56-L.Arrington at 50. 56-L.Arrington to 50 for no gain (81-K.Poole).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 2:53) — (2:53) 10-K.Graham pass to 89-Z.Flemister for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
B.Griese led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Griese (Denver Broncos) · 35 dropbacks · 31.4% completion · -0.37 EPA/play · -13.04 total EPA
- K.Graham (Washington Commanders) · 21 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +0.32 EPA/play · +6.80 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.080 | -0.191 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.7% | 30.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.041 | -0.378 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.281 | -0.177 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.191 | +0.080 |
| Defensive success rate | 69.1% | 52.3% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.08 vs -0.19), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Denver Broncos: 15 drives, -15.51 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 13 drives, -7.04 total EPA, 3 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.
- M. Westbrook (Washington Commanders) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 41:07 · WAS 15 · Score 0-3
(11:07) 1-J.Elam 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 33:25 · WAS 1 · Score 0-9
(3:25) 14-B.Griese pass to 80-R.Smith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 33:19 · WAS 2 · Score 0-10
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 30:17 · DEN 30 · Score 3-10
(:17) 5-B.Conway 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 14:23 · DEN 5 · Score 9-10
(14:23) 10-K.Graham pass to 82-M.Westbrook for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 14:18 · DEN 2 · Score 10-10
5-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 2:53 · DEN 3 · Score 16-10
(2:53) 10-K.Graham pass to 89-Z.Flemister for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 2:48 · DEN 2 · Score 17-10
5-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Denver Broncos?
The Washington Commanders beat the Denver Broncos 17-10 in Week 10, 2001 on 2001-11-18.
What was the final score of Washington Commanders vs Denver Broncos?
The final score was Washington Commanders 17, Denver Broncos 10 (WAS 17-10 DEN) in Week 10, 2001 on 2001-11-18.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Denver Broncos?
Q2: Washington Commanders 3, Denver Broncos 10; Q4: Washington Commanders 14, Denver Broncos 0; Final: Washington Commanders 17, Denver Broncos 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Denver Broncos?
Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Smith (B. Griese pass) (Q2 33:25) Washington Commanders touchdown — M. Westbrook (K. Graham pass) (Q4 14:23) Washington Commanders touchdown — Z. Flemister (K. Graham pass) (Q4 2:53) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q2 41:07, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — B. Conway (Q2 30:17, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Denver Broncos?
B. Griese (Denver Broncos), 31.4% completion, -0.37 EPA per dropback, -13.04 total passing EPA. K. Graham (Washington Commanders), 57.1% completion, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +6.80 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Washington Commanders vs Denver Broncos?
M. Westbrook (Washington Commanders) led the game in total EPA with +7.50 on receiving plays. across 12 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.92 EPA): (13:37) 12-T.Banks FUMBLES (Aborted) at DEN 39, RECOVERED by DEN-51-J.Mobley at DEN 41. 51-J.Mobley to DEN 41 for no gain (12-T.Banks).. The biggest win-probability swing was +17.8%.
Was Washington Commanders vs Denver Broncos a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Washington Commanders won 17-10 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 3-5 Now 4-5 W
Denver Broncos
Entered 5-4 Now 5-5 L
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