Game story
In Week 8 of the 2008 NFL season on 2008-10-26, the Washington Commanders took care of business against the Detroit Lions, pulling away with a 25–17 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Orlovsky (Detroit Lions) paced the passing game, with +0.37 total EPA, and -2.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Campbell (Washington Commanders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.11 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+18.7% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Washington Commanders changed the game: (4:53) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep right to 89-S.Moss for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Commanders | 3 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 25 |
| Detroit Lions | 7 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Campbell · Washington Commanders · Passing · +14.11 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 2 S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +10.24 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 3 C. Cooley · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.92 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
- 4 A.Randle El · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.97 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
- 5 C. Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.91 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
- 6 S. McDonald · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.64 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 7 M. Gaines · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.76 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
- 8 T. Yoder · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Campbell — WAS · Passing
J. Campbell posted the highest total EPA (+14.11) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Washington Commanders's efficiency. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.37 EPA) came from Detroit Lions: (11:49) 2-N.Harris punts 49 yards to WAS 20, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 89-S.Moss for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-82-C.Fitzsimmons was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — R. Johnson
- Washington Commanders — S. Moss (J. Campbell pass)
- Washington Commanders — S. Moss
- Detroit Lions — C. Johnson (D. Orlovsky pass)
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — S. Suisham
- Detroit Lions — J. Hanson
- Washington Commanders — S. Suisham
- Washington Commanders — S. Suisham
- Washington Commanders — S. Suisham
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DET 7 (Q1 53:16) — (8:16) 6-S.Suisham 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the WAS 11 (Q1 45:19) — (:19) 32-R.Johnson right tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 45:13) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the WAS 24 (Q2 40:32) — (10:32) 4-J.Hanson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DET 29 (Q2 30:04) — (:04) 6-S.Suisham 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DET 27 (Q3 26:07) — (11:07) 6-S.Suisham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DET 50 (Q3 19:53) — (4:53) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep right to 89-S.Moss for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 19:42) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 9–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the WAS 69 (Q4 11:49); Detroit Lions found the end zone from the WAS 17 (Q4 6:46); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 6:39) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DET 24 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 6-S.Suisham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 19:53) — (4:53) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep right to 89-S.Moss for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 46:51) — (1:51) 17-J.Campbell sacked at 50 for -3 yards (92-C.Avril). FUMBLES (92-C.Avril), RECOVERED by DET-53-P.Lenon at WAS 49. 53-P.Lenon to WAS 49 for no gain (74-S.Heyer).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 6:46) — (6:46) (Shotgun) 6-D.Orlovsky pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-30-L.Landry, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 11:49) — (11:49) 2-N.Harris punts 49 yards to WAS 20, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 89-S.Moss for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-82-C.Fitzsimmons was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 28:05) — (13:05) 17-J.Campbell pass deep left to 82-A.Randle El to DET 32 for 31 yards (28-L.Bodden).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 11:49) — (11:49) 2-N.Harris punts 49 yards to WAS 20, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 89-S.Moss for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-82-C.Fitzsimmons was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 46:51) — (1:51) 17-J.Campbell sacked at 50 for -3 yards (92-C.Avril). FUMBLES (92-C.Avril), RECOVERED by DET-53-P.Lenon at WAS 49. 53-P.Lenon to WAS 49 for no gain (74-S.Heyer).
- Washington Commanders (Q3 19:53) — (4:53) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep right to 89-S.Moss for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 6:46) — (6:46) (Shotgun) 6-D.Orlovsky pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-30-L.Landry, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Quarterback report card
D.Orlovsky led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Orlovsky (Detroit Lions) · 40 dropbacks · 52.5% completion · -2.8% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.37 total EPA
- J.Campbell (Washington Commanders) · 37 dropbacks · 62.2% completion · +17.1% CPOE · +0.38 EPA/play · +14.11 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.052 | -0.106 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.5% | 42.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.381 | +0.009 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.187 | -0.138 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.106 | -0.052 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.5% | 56.5% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.11), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Detroit Lions: 10 drives, -7.71 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 11 drives, +4.45 total EPA, 5 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.
- J. Campbell (Washington Commanders) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Campbell (WAS) 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 FG (+3) — Q1 53:16 · DET 7 · Score 3-0
(8:16) 6-S.Suisham 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 45:19 · WAS 11 · Score 3-6
(:19) 32-R.Johnson right tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 45:13 · WAS 2 · Score 3-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 40:32 · WAS 24 · Score 3-10
(10:32) 4-J.Hanson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 30:04 · DET 29 · Score 6-10
(:04) 6-S.Suisham 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 26:07 · DET 27 · Score 9-10
(11:07) 6-S.Suisham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 19:53 · DET 50 · Score 15-10
(4:53) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep right to 89-S.Moss for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 19:42 · DET 2 · Score 16-10
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 11:49 · WAS 69 · Score 22-10
(11:49) 2-N.Harris punts 49 yards to WAS 20, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 89-S.Moss for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-82-C.Fitzsimmons was injured during the play. His retu - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 6:46 · WAS 17 · Score 22-16
(6:46) (Shotgun) 6-D.Orlovsky pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-30-L.Landry, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced betw - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 6:39 · WAS 2 · Score 22-17
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · DET 24 · Score 25-17
(2:00) 6-S.Suisham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions?
The Washington Commanders beat the Detroit Lions 25-17 in Week 8, 2008 on 2008-10-26.
What was the final score of Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions?
The final score was Washington Commanders 25, Detroit Lions 17 (WAS 25-17 DET) in Week 8, 2008 on 2008-10-26.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Washington Commanders 3, Detroit Lions 7; Q2: Washington Commanders 3, Detroit Lions 3; Q3: Washington Commanders 10, Detroit Lions 0; Q4: Washington Commanders 9, Detroit Lions 7; Final: Washington Commanders 25, Detroit Lions 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions touchdown — R. Johnson (Q1 45:19) Washington Commanders touchdown — S. Moss (J. Campbell pass) (Q3 19:53) Washington Commanders touchdown — S. Moss (Q4 11:49) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (D. Orlovsky pass) (Q4 6:46) Washington Commanders field goal — S. Suisham (Q1 53:16, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q2 40:32, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 30:04, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — S. Suisham (Q3 26:07, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — S. Suisham (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions?
D. Orlovsky (Detroit Lions), 52.5% completion, -2.8% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.37 total passing EPA. J. Campbell (Washington Commanders), 62.2% completion, +17.1% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +14.11 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions?
J. Campbell (Washington Commanders) led the game in total EPA with +14.11 on passing plays. across 37 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.37 EPA): (11:49) 2-N.Harris punts 49 yards to WAS 20, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 89-S.Moss for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-82-C.Fitzsimmons was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.. The biggest win-probability swing was +18.7%.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W
Detroit Lions
Entered 0-6 Now 0-7 L
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