Quick answer
- Winner
- Washington Commanders
- Final score
- Washington Commanders 35–33 Denver Broncos
- Halftime
- Washington Commanders 14–27 Denver Broncos at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Sam Howell
- Top passer
- Sam Howell
- Biggest EPA play
- (:03) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 89-B.Johnson for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN [57-C.…
- Game date
- 2023-09-17
Game summary
The Washington Commanders beat the Denver Broncos 35–33 on 2023-09-17, overcoming Denver Broncos's 27–14 halftime lead. Sam Howell posted a game-high +11.85 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 32 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Washington Commanders | 3 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 35 |
 Denver Broncos | 20 | 7 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 33 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
WASWashington Commanders
(6:19) 38-J.McLaughlin left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(:28) 6-J.Slye 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
(:20) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 19-M.Mims for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(9:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 89-B.Johnson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(1:52) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass short middle to 82-L.Thomas for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. WAS-82-L.Thomas was injured during the play. PENALTY on DEN-22-K.Jackson, Disqualification, 1 yard, enforced between downs.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-B.Robinson rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT FAILS. The Replay Official reviewed the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-B.Robinson rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(:02) 6-J.Slye 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
(11:53) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass deep middle to 17-T.McLaurin for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
(2:14) 16-W.Lutz 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(13:29) (Shotgun) 8-B.Robinson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
(7:18) (Shotgun) 8-B.Robinson left guard for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
(1:53) 16-W.Lutz 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
16-W.Lutz kicks onside 22 yards from DEN 35 to WAS 43. 23-C.Rodriguez (didn't try to advance) to WAS 43 for no gain.
(:03) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 89-B.Johnson for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN [57-C.Barton].
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-R.Wilson pass to 14-C.Sutton is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS.
DENDenver BroncosFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 6:19TD Jaleel McLaughlinPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 5
- Score
- 0-6
(6:19) 38-J.McLaughlin left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 6:14TD Wil LutzPoints+7
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 0-7
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 0:28FG Joey SlyePoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 25
- Score
- 3-7
(:28) 6-J.Slye 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 0:20TD Marvin Mims Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- WAS 60
- Score
- 3-13
(:20) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 19-M.Mims for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 0:12XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 3-14
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 9:07TD Buddy JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 16
- Score
- 3-20
(9:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 89-B.Johnson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 9:01XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 3-21
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 1:52TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DEN 4
- Score
- 9-21
(1:52) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass short middle to 82-L.Thomas for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. WAS-82-L.Thomas was injured during the play. PENALTY on DEN-22-K.Jackson, Disqualification, 1 yard, enforced between downs.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 1:47Safety Brian RobinsonPoints+2
- Yard line
- DEN 1
- Score
- 11-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-B.Robinson rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT FAILS. The Replay Official reviewed the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-B.Robinson rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:02FG Joey SlyePoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 31
- Score
- 14-21
(:02) 6-J.Slye 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 11:53TD Terry McLaurinPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 30
- Score
- 20-21
(11:53) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass deep middle to 17-T.McLaurin for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 11:47XP Joey SlyePoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 21-21
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 2:14FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 13
- Score
- 21-24
(2:14) 16-W.Lutz 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 13:29TD Brian RobinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 27-24
(13:29) (Shotgun) 8-B.Robinson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 13:25XP Joey SlyePoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 28-24
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 7:18TD Brian RobinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 34-24
(7:18) (Shotgun) 8-B.Robinson left guard for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 7:11XP Joey SlyePoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 35-24
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 1:53FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 14
- Score
- 35-27
(1:53) 16-W.Lutz 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 1:50FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 35
- Score
- 35-27
16-W.Lutz kicks onside 22 yards from DEN 35 to WAS 43. 23-C.Rodriguez (didn't try to advance) to WAS 43 for no gain.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 0:03TD Buddy JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 50
- Score
- 35-33
(:03) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 89-B.Johnson for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN [57-C.Barton].
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 0:00TD Cameron SuttonPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 35-33
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-R.Wilson pass to 14-C.Sutton is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Sam Howell · Washington Commanders · Passing · +11.85 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play - 2Marvin Mims Jr. · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +9.45 total EPA · 2 snaps · +4.72 EPA/play
- 3Buddy Johnson · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +9.30 total EPA · 3 snaps · +3.10 EPA/play
- 4
Russell Wilson · Denver Broncos · Passing · +6.34 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play - 5Logan Thomas · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.12 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.71 EPA/play
- 6Russell Wilson · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +3.76 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 7
Antonio Gibson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.39 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play - 8Brian Robinson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.98 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.99 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
Sam Howell — WAS · Passing
Sam Howell posted the highest total EPA (+11.85) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 51 counted snaps, they averaged +0.23 EPA per play.
Sam Howell's top snap (+4.52 EPA): (1:52) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass short middle to 82-L.Thomas for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. WAS-82-L.Thomas was injured during the play. PENALTY on DEN-22-K.Jackson, Disqualification, 1 yard, enforced between downs.
Biggest single play (+6.69 EPA): Russell Wilson — (:03) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 89-B.Johnson for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN [57-C.Barton].
Quarterback report card
Sam Howell led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Sam Howell (Washington Commanders) · 51 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · +8.9% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +11.85 total EPA
- Russell Wilson (Denver Broncos) · 44 dropbacks · 40.9% completion · +2.5% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +6.34 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.128 | +0.107 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.2% | 45.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.232 | +0.144 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.188 | +0.104 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.107 | -0.128 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.9% | 53.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Washington Commanders +0.13, Denver Broncos +0.11) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Washington Commanders: +0.13 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: +0.11 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 11 drives, +8.77 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 11 drives, +11.91 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — Jaleel McLaughlin
- Denver Broncos — Marvin Mims Jr. (Russell Wilson pass)
- Denver Broncos — Buddy Johnson (Russell Wilson pass)
- Washington Commanders — Logan Thomas (Sam Howell pass)
- Washington Commanders — Terry McLaurin (Sam Howell pass)
- Washington Commanders — Brian Robinson
- Washington Commanders — Brian Robinson
- Denver Broncos — Buddy Johnson (Russell Wilson pass)
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — Joey Slye
- Washington Commanders — Joey Slye
- Denver Broncos — Wil Lutz
- Denver Broncos — Wil Lutz
- Denver Broncos — Wil Lutz
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 20–3. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the WAS 5 (Q1 6:19) — (6:19) 38-J.McLaughlin left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the WAS 15 (Q1 6:14) — 16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DEN 25 (Q1 0:28) — (:28) 6-J.Slye 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the WAS 60 (Q1 0:20) — (:20) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 19-M.Mims for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 0:12) — 16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 11–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the WAS 16 (Q2 9:07) — (9:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 89-B.Johnson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 9:01) — 16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DEN 4 (Q2 1:52); Washington Commanders registered a safety from the DEN 1 (Q2 1:47); Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DEN 31 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 6-J.Slye 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DEN 30 (Q3 11:53) — (11:53) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass deep middle to 17-T.McLaurin for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q3 11:47) — 6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the WAS 13 (Q3 2:14) — (2:14) 16-W.Lutz 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 18–14. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DEN 2 (Q4 13:29) — (13:29) (Shotgun) 8-B.Robinson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q4 13:25) — 6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DEN 15 (Q4 7:18) — (7:18) (Shotgun) 8-B.Robinson left guard for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q4 7:11) — 6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the WAS 14 (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) 16-W.Lutz 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the DEN 35 (Q4 1:50) — 16-W.Lutz kicks onside 22 yards from DEN 35 to WAS 43. 23-C.Rodriguez (didn't try to advance) to WAS 43 for no gain.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the WAS 50 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 89-B.Johnson for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN [57-C.Barton].; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q4 0:00) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-R.Wilson pass to 14-C.Sutton is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 0:00) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-R.Wilson pass to 14-C.Sutton is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 89-B.Johnson for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN [57-C.Barton].
- Washington Commanders (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass short left to 24-A.Gibson to DEN 14 for 36 yards (31-J.Simmons).
- Washington Commanders (Q3 8:19) — (8:19) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell sacked at DEN 35 for -11 yards (0-J.Cooper). FUMBLES (0-J.Cooper), recovered by WAS-71-A.Wylie at DEN 41.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 11:53) — (11:53) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass deep middle to 17-T.McLaurin for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 89-B.Johnson for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN [57-C.Barton].
- Denver Broncos (Q1 0:20) — (:20) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 19-M.Mims for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 1:52) — (1:52) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass short middle to 82-L.Thomas for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. WAS-82-L.Thomas was injured during the play. PENALTY on DEN-22-K.Jackson, Disqualification, 1 yard, enforced betwe
- Denver Broncos (Q2 13:15) — (13:15) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 19-M.Mims pushed ob at WAS 31 for 53 yards (13-E.Forbes).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 6:19 · WAS 5 · Score 0-6
(6:19) 38-J.McLaughlin left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos TD (+7) — Q1 6:14 · WAS 15 · Score 0-7
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 0:28 · DEN 25 · Score 3-7
(:28) 6-J.Slye 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 0:20 · WAS 60 · Score 3-13
(:20) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 19-M.Mims for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 0:12 · WAS 15 · Score 3-14
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 9:07 · WAS 16 · Score 3-20
(9:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 89-B.Johnson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 9:01 · WAS 15 · Score 3-21
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 1:52 · DEN 4 · Score 9-21
(1:52) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass short middle to 82-L.Thomas for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. WAS-82-L.Thomas was injured during the play. PENALTY on DEN-22-K.Jackson, Disqualification, 1 yard, enforced betwe - Washington Commanders Safety (+2) — Q2 1:47 · DEN 1 · Score 11-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-B.Robinson rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT FAILS. The Replay Official reviewed the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · DEN 31 · Score 14-21
(:02) 6-J.Slye 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 11:53 · DEN 30 · Score 20-21
(11:53) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass deep middle to 17-T.McLaurin for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 11:47 · DEN 15 · Score 21-21
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 2:14 · WAS 13 · Score 21-24
(2:14) 16-W.Lutz 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 13:29 · DEN 2 · Score 27-24
(13:29) (Shotgun) 8-B.Robinson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 13:25 · DEN 15 · Score 28-24
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 7:18 · DEN 15 · Score 34-24
(7:18) (Shotgun) 8-B.Robinson left guard for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 7:11 · DEN 15 · Score 35-24
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 1:53 · WAS 14 · Score 35-27
(1:53) 16-W.Lutz 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 1:50 · DEN 35 · Score 35-27
16-W.Lutz kicks onside 22 yards from DEN 35 to WAS 43. 23-C.Rodriguez (didn't try to advance) to WAS 43 for no gain. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 0:03 · WAS 50 · Score 35-33
(:03) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 89-B.Johnson for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN [57-C.Barton]. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 0:00 · WAS 2 · Score 35-33
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-R.Wilson pass to 14-C.Sutton is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Sam Howell (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Sam Howell (WAS) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Denver Broncos on 2023-09-17?
The Washington Commanders beat the Denver Broncos 35-33 in Week 2, 2023.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: Washington Commanders 3, Denver Broncos 20; Q2: Washington Commanders 11, Denver Broncos 7; Q3: Washington Commanders 7, Denver Broncos 3; Q4: Washington Commanders 14, Denver Broncos 18; Final: Washington Commanders 35, Denver Broncos 33.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Denver Broncos?
Denver Broncos touchdown — J. McLaughlin (Q1 6:19) Denver Broncos touchdown — M. Mims (R. Wilson pass) (Q1 0:20) Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Johnson (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 9:07) Washington Commanders touchdown — L. Thomas (S. Howell pass) (Q2 1:52) Washington Commanders touchdown — T. McLaurin (S. Howell pass) (Q3 11:53) Washington Commanders touchdown — B. Robinson (Q4 13:29) Washington Commanders touchdown — B. Robinson (Q4 7:18) Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Johnson (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 0:03) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Slye (Q1 0:28, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Slye (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — W. Lutz (Q3 2:14, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — W. Lutz (Q4 1:53, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — W. Lutz (Q4 1:50, 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?
Sam Howell (Washington Commanders), 52.9% completion, +8.9% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +11.85 total passing EPA. Russell Wilson (Denver Broncos), 40.9% completion, +2.5% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +6.34 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Denver Broncos?
Sam Howell (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.85 total EPA on Passing plays. across 51 snaps. Their top snap (+4.52 EPA): (1:52) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass short middle to 82-L.Thomas for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. WAS-82-L.Thomas was injured during the play. PENALTY on DEN-22-K.Jackson, Disqualification, 1 .
Was Washington Commanders vs Denver Broncos a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Washington Commanders won 35-33 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
Denver Broncos
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
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