Commanders 25–37 Lions: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 8, 2010

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions?

M. Stafford (Detroit Lions), 51.0% completion, -6.1% CPOE, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -7.16 total passing EPA. D. McNabb (Washington Commanders), 39.5% completion, -5.5% CPOE, -0.31 EPA per dropback, -13.14 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions?

C. Johnson (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.14 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 15 snaps. Their top snap (-5.09 EPA): (7:50) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Hall at WAS 0. Touchback..

Quick answer

Winner: Detroit Lions
Final score: Detroit Lions 37–25 Washington Commanders
Halftime: Washington Commanders 13–7 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Cornelius Johnson
Top passer: Matthew Stafford
Biggest EPA play: (1:45) WAS #8-R.Grossman now in at QB. 8-R.Grossman sacked at WAS 23 for -7 yards (93-K.Va…
Game date: 2010-10-31

Game summary

The Detroit Lions beat the Washington Commanders 37–25 on 2010-10-31, overcoming Washington Commanders's 13–7 halftime lead. Cornelius Johnson posted a game-high +6.14 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 35 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Washington Commanders	13	0	12	0	0	25
Detroit Lions	7	7	23	0	0	37

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

WASWashington Commanders

+3DET 20

+3DET 28

DET 30

DET 70

DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DETDetroit Lions
Q2 12:05TD
Cornelius Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 13
Score
0-6
(12:05) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 11:58XP
Jake Hanson
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
0-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 10:44TD
RTR. Torain
Points+6
Yard line
DET 6
Score
6-7
(10:44) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short right to 46-R.Torain for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 10:39XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
7-7
4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-17-H.Smith.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 1:08FG
Graham Gano
Points+3
Yard line
DET 20
Score
10-7
(1:08) 4-G.Gano 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-17-H.Smith.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:04FG
Graham Gano
Points+3
Yard line
DET 28
Score
13-7
(:04) 4-G.Gano 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-17-H.Smith.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 7:14TD
BPB. Pettigrew
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
13-13
(7:14) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 84-B.Pettigrew for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 7:10XP
Jake Hanson
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
13-14
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 11:20TD
Kristian Williams
Points+6
Yard line
DET 5
Score
19-14
(11:20) 35-K.Williams right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 8:25TD
Cornelius Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 7
Score
19-20
(8:25) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 8:21TD
Brant Banks
Points+6
Yard line
DET 30
Score
25-20
4-J.Hanson kicks 66 yards from DET 30 to WAS 4. 16-B.Banks for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-23-C.Houston, Offside on Free Kick, declined.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 3:17TD
Cornelius Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 10
Score
25-26
(3:17) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-A.Carter].
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 3:12Safety
Matthew Stafford
Points+2
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
25-28
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-M.Stafford pass to 80-B.Johnson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 1:54FG
Jake Hanson
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 14
Score
25-31
(1:54) 4-J.Hanson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 1:45TD
NSN. Suh
Points+6
Yard line
DET 70
Score
25-37
(1:45) WAS #8-R.Grossman now in at QB. 8-R.Grossman sacked at WAS 23 for -7 yards (93-K.Vanden Bosch). FUMBLES (93-K.Vanden Bosch) [93-K.Vanden Bosch], RECOVERED by DET-90-N.Suh at WAS 17. 90-N.Suh for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was Upheld.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Cornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.14 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
2C. Cooley · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
3R. Torain · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
4J. Felton · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +0.73 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
5Kristian Williams · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +0.49 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
6Andrew Armstrong · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +0.11 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play
7Kobe Smith · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +0.03 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.01 EPA/play
8M. Sellers · Washington Commanders · Receiving · -0.59 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.59 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

Cornelius Johnson — DET · Receiving

Cornelius Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+6.14) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 15 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.

Cornelius Johnson's top snap (-5.09 EPA): (7:50) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Hall at WAS 0. Touchback.

Biggest single play (-8.01 EPA): R. Grossman — (1:45) WAS #8-R.Grossman now in at QB. 8-R.Grossman sacked at WAS 23 for -7 yards (93-K.Vanden Bosch). FUMBLES (93-K.Vanden Bosch) [93-K.Vanden Bosch], RECOVERED by DET-90-N.Suh at WAS 17. 90-N.Suh fo

Quarterback report card

Matthew Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 51 dropbacks · 51.0% completion · -6.1% CPOE · -0.14 EPA/play · -7.16 total EPA
D. McNabb (Washington Commanders) · 43 dropbacks · 39.5% completion · -5.5% CPOE · -0.31 EPA/play · -13.14 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Washington Commanders	Detroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play	-0.253	-0.125
Offensive success rate	37.8%	40.8%
Pass EPA/play	-0.431	-0.180
Rush EPA/play	-0.319	-0.185
Defensive EPA/play	+0.125	+0.253
Defensive success rate	59.2%	62.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Detroit Lions held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.12 vs -0.25), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Washington Commanders: -0.25 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
Detroit Lions: -0.12 EPA/play (24th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)

Detroit Lions: 17 drives, -12.29 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 18 drives, -22.80 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Detroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q2 12:05)
Washington Commanders — R. Torain (D. McNabb pass) (Q2 10:44)
Detroit Lions — B. Pettigrew (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q3 7:14)
Washington Commanders — Kristian Williams (Q4 11:20)
Detroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q4 8:25)
Washington Commanders — Brant Banks (Q4 8:21)
Detroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q4 3:17)
Detroit Lions — N. Suh (Q4 1:45)

Field goals

Washington Commanders — Graham Gano (Q2 1:08)
Washington Commanders — Graham Gano (Q2 0:04)
Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q4 1:54)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 13–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the WAS 13 (Q2 12:05) — (12:05) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 11:58) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DET 6 (Q2 10:44) — (10:44) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short right to 46-R.Torain for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 10:39) — 4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DET 20 (Q2 1:08) — (1:08) 4-G.Gano 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DET 28 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 4-G.Gano 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q3 7:14) — (7:14) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 84-B.Pettigrew for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 7:10) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..

The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 23–12. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DET 5 (Q4 11:20) — (11:20) 35-K.Williams right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the WAS 7 (Q4 8:25) — (8:25) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DET 30 (Q4 8:21); Detroit Lions found the end zone from the WAS 10 (Q4 3:17) — (3:17) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-A.Carter].; Detroit Lions registered a safety from the WAS 2 (Q4 3:12) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-M.Stafford pass to 80-B.Johnson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the WAS 14 (Q4 1:54) — (1:54) 4-J.Hanson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 70 (Q4 1:45).

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Washington Commanders (Q4 8:21) — 4-J.Hanson kicks 66 yards from DET 30 to WAS 4. 16-B.Banks for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-23-C.Houston, Offside on Free Kick, declined. [WPA +33.1% · EPA +6.29]
Detroit Lions (Q4 3:17) — (3:17) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-A.Carter]. [WPA +22.0% · EPA +3.59]
Washington Commanders (Q4 4:40) — (4:40) 5-D.McNabb pass short right intended for 13-A.Armstrong INTERCEPTED by 27-A.Smith at WAS 41. 27-A.Smith to WAS 37 for 4 yards (13-A.Armstrong). [WPA -18.0% · EPA -3.72]
Washington Commanders (Q4 1:45) — (1:45) WAS #8-R.Grossman now in at QB. 8-R.Grossman sacked at WAS 23 for -7 yards (93-K.Vanden Bosch). FUMBLES (93-K.Vanden Bosch) [93-K.Vanden Bosch], RECOVERED by DET-90-N.Suh at WAS 17. 90-N.Suh fo [WPA -15.7% · EPA -8.01]
Detroit Lions (Q4 4:26) — (4:26) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 34-K.Smith ran ob at WAS 24 for 13 yards (52-R.McIntosh). [WPA +15.7% · EPA +1.26]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Washington Commanders (Q4 1:45) — (1:45) WAS #8-R.Grossman now in at QB. 8-R.Grossman sacked at WAS 23 for -7 yards (93-K.Vanden Bosch). FUMBLES (93-K.Vanden Bosch) [93-K.Vanden Bosch], RECOVERED by DET-90-N.Suh at WAS 17. 90-N.Suh fo [WPA -15.7% · EPA -8.01]
Washington Commanders (Q4 8:21) — 4-J.Hanson kicks 66 yards from DET 30 to WAS 4. 16-B.Banks for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-23-C.Houston, Offside on Free Kick, declined. [WPA +33.1% · EPA +6.29]
Detroit Lions (Q1 7:50) — (7:50) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Hall at WAS 0. Touchback. [WPA -13.8% · EPA -5.09]
Washington Commanders (Q4 4:40) — (4:40) 5-D.McNabb pass short right intended for 13-A.Armstrong INTERCEPTED by 27-A.Smith at WAS 41. 27-A.Smith to WAS 37 for 4 yards (13-A.Armstrong). [WPA -18.0% · EPA -3.72]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 12:05 · WAS 13 · Score 0-6
(12:05) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 11:58 · WAS 2 · Score 0-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 10:44 · DET 6 · Score 6-7
(10:44) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short right to 46-R.Torain for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 10:39 · DET 2 · Score 7-7
4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 1:08 · DET 20 · Score 10-7
(1:08) 4-G.Gano 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · DET 28 · Score 13-7
(:04) 4-G.Gano 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 7:14 · WAS 2 · Score 13-13
(7:14) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 84-B.Pettigrew for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 7:10 · WAS 2 · Score 13-14
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 11:20 · DET 5 · Score 19-14
(11:20) 35-K.Williams right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 8:25 · WAS 7 · Score 19-20
(8:25) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 8:21 · DET 30 · Score 25-20
4-J.Hanson kicks 66 yards from DET 30 to WAS 4. 16-B.Banks for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-23-C.Houston, Offside on Free Kick, declined.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 3:17 · WAS 10 · Score 25-26
(3:17) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-A.Carter].
Detroit Lions Safety (+2) — Q4 3:12 · WAS 2 · Score 25-28
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-M.Stafford pass to 80-B.Johnson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 1:54 · WAS 14 · Score 25-31
(1:54) 4-J.Hanson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 1:45 · DET 70 · Score 25-37
(1:45) WAS #8-R.Grossman now in at QB. 8-R.Grossman sacked at WAS 23 for -7 yards (93-K.Vanden Bosch). FUMBLES (93-K.Vanden Bosch) [93-K.Vanden Bosch], RECOVERED by DET-90-N.Suh at WAS 17. 90-N.Suh fo

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Cornelius Johnson (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Matthew Stafford (DET) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
D. McNabb (WAS) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions on 2010-10-31?

The Detroit Lions beat the Washington Commanders 37-25 in Week 8, 2010.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions?

Q2: Washington Commanders 13, Detroit Lions 7; Q3: Washington Commanders 0, Detroit Lions 7; Q4: Washington Commanders 12, Detroit Lions 23; Final: Washington Commanders 25, Detroit Lions 37.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions?

Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 12:05) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Torain (D. McNabb pass) (Q2 10:44) Detroit Lions touchdown — B. Pettigrew (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 7:14) Washington Commanders touchdown — K. Williams (Q4 11:20) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 8:25) Washington Commanders touchdown — B. Banks (Q4 8:21) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 3:17) Detroit Lions touchdown — N. Suh (Q4 1:45) Washington Commanders field goal — G. Gano (Q2 1:08, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — G. Gano (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q4 1:54, 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?

Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 51.0% completion, -6.1% CPOE, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -7.16 total passing EPA. D. McNabb (Washington Commanders), 39.5% completion, -5.5% CPOE, -0.31 EPA per dropback, -13.14 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions?

Cornelius Johnson (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.14 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 15 snaps. Their top snap (-5.09 EPA): (7:50) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Hall at WAS 0. Touchback..

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L

Detroit Lions

Entered 1-5 Now 2-5 W

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