Game story
In Week 7 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-10-20, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Washington Commanders, pulling away with a 30–9 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Ramsey (Washington Commanders) paced the passing game, with -12.25 total EPA.
On the individual side, D. Thompson (Washington Commanders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.51 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-9.8% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Washington Commanders changed the game: (2:02) 11-P.Ramsey sacked at WAS 37 for -8 yards (54-N.Wayne, 56-H.Nickerson). FUMBLES (54-N.Wayne), RECOVERED by GB-54-N.Wayne at WAS 37. 54-N.Wayne to WAS 37 for no gain (88-D.Thompson).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Commanders | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Green Bay Packers | 7 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 30 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Thompson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.51 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 2 D. Thompson · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +4.40 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 3 B. Favre · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +3.59 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 4 D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.72 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 5 W. Henderson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.56 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 6 J. Walker · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.52 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 7 D. Martin · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.42 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 8 R. Ferguson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.13 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Thompson — WAS · Receiving
D. Thompson posted the highest total EPA (+6.51) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Washington Commanders's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.30 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.78 EPA) came from Washington Commanders: (9:02) 11-P.Ramsey sacked at WAS 28 for -6 yards (94-K.Gbaja-Biamila). FUMBLES (94-K.Gbaja-Biamila), RECOVERED by GB-95-R.Walker at WAS 23. 95-R.Walker to WAS 23 for no gain (88-D.Thompson). Play Challenged by WAS and Up
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Green Bay Packers — A. Green
- Green Bay Packers — A. Green
- Green Bay Packers — A. Green
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — J. Tuthill
- Washington Commanders — J. Tuthill
- Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell
- Washington Commanders — J. Tuthill
- Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell
- Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the GB 6 (Q1 53:53) — (8:53) 14-J.Tuthill 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the WAS 24 (Q1 49:28) — (4:28) 30-A.Green up the middle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 49:21) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the GB 35 (Q2 38:02) — (8:02) 14-J.Tuthill 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q2 35:12) — (5:12) 30-A.Green up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 35:07) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the WAS 18 (Q2 31:23) — (1:23) 8-R.Longwell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the GB 13 (Q3 20:55) — (5:55) 14-J.Tuthill 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 13–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the WAS 23 (Q4 9:25) — (9:25) 8-R.Longwell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the WAS 8 (Q4 7:53) — (7:53) 30-A.Green left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 7:48) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the WAS 10 (Q4 0:22) — (:22) 8-R.Longwell 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 17:02) — (2:02) 11-P.Ramsey sacked at WAS 37 for -8 yards (54-N.Wayne, 56-H.Nickerson). FUMBLES (54-N.Wayne), RECOVERED by GB-54-N.Wayne at WAS 37. 54-N.Wayne to WAS 37 for no gain (88-D.Thompson).
- Washington Commanders (Q1 45:33) — (:33) 11-P.Ramsey FUMBLES (Aborted) at WAS 48, RECOVERED by GB-59-N.Diggs at WAS 49. 59-N.Diggs to WAS 49 for no gain (48-S.Davis).
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 35:25) — (5:25) 4-B.Favre pass incomplete to 80-D.Driver (21-F.Smoot). PENALTY on WAS-24-C.Bailey, Defensive Pass Interference, 36 yards, enforced at WAS 43 - No Play. PENALTY on WAS-24-C.Bailey, Face Mask (15
- Washington Commanders (Q4 13:01) — (13:01) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 83-K.Lockett to WAS 39 for 9 yards (27-T.McBride). FUMBLES (27-T.McBride), RECOVERED by GB-49-T.Franz at WAS 39. 49-T.Franz to WAS 39 for no gain (83-K.Lockett).
- Washington Commanders (Q1 56:08) — (11:08) 11-P.Ramsey pass incomplete to 32-K.Watson. PENALTY on GB-20-M.Anderson, Illegal Contact, 5 yards, enforced at GB 39 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 9:02) — (9:02) 11-P.Ramsey sacked at WAS 28 for -6 yards (94-K.Gbaja-Biamila). FUMBLES (94-K.Gbaja-Biamila), RECOVERED by GB-95-R.Walker at WAS 23. 95-R.Walker to WAS 23 for no gain (88-D.Thompson). Play Chal
- Washington Commanders (Q3 17:02) — (2:02) 11-P.Ramsey sacked at WAS 37 for -8 yards (54-N.Wayne, 56-H.Nickerson). FUMBLES (54-N.Wayne), RECOVERED by GB-54-N.Wayne at WAS 37. 54-N.Wayne to WAS 37 for no gain (88-D.Thompson).
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 35:25) — (5:25) 4-B.Favre pass incomplete to 80-D.Driver (21-F.Smoot). PENALTY on WAS-24-C.Bailey, Defensive Pass Interference, 36 yards, enforced at WAS 43 - No Play. PENALTY on WAS-24-C.Bailey, Face Mask (15
- Washington Commanders (Q1 45:33) — (:33) 11-P.Ramsey FUMBLES (Aborted) at WAS 48, RECOVERED by GB-59-N.Diggs at WAS 49. 59-N.Diggs to WAS 49 for no gain (48-S.Davis).
Quarterback report card
P.Ramsey led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- P.Ramsey (Washington Commanders) · 34 dropbacks · 29.4% completion · -0.36 EPA/play · -12.25 total EPA
- B.Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 20 dropbacks · 55.0% completion · +0.18 EPA/play · +3.59 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.168 | +0.056 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.2% | 52.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.360 | +0.039 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.085 | -0.008 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.056 | +0.168 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.4% | 55.8% |
By the numbers
Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, +4.39 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 12 drives, -14.42 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Green Bay Packers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- D. Thompson (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.
- Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 53:53 · GB 6 · Score 3-0
(8:53) 14-J.Tuthill 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 49:28 · WAS 24 · Score 3-6
(4:28) 30-A.Green up the middle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 49:21 · WAS 2 · Score 3-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 38:02 · GB 35 · Score 6-7
(8:02) 14-J.Tuthill 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 35:12 · WAS 2 · Score 6-13
(5:12) 30-A.Green up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 35:07 · WAS 2 · Score 6-14
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 31:23 · WAS 18 · Score 6-17
(1:23) 8-R.Longwell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 20:55 · GB 13 · Score 9-17
(5:55) 14-J.Tuthill 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 9:25 · WAS 23 · Score 9-20
(9:25) 8-R.Longwell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 7:53 · WAS 8 · Score 9-26
(7:53) 30-A.Green left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 7:48 · WAS 2 · Score 9-27
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 0:22 · WAS 10 · Score 9-30
(:22) 8-R.Longwell 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Green Bay Packers?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Washington Commanders 30-9 in Week 7, 2002 on 2002-10-20.
What was the final score of Washington Commanders vs Green Bay Packers?
The final score was Washington Commanders 9, Green Bay Packers 30 (WAS 9-30 GB) in Week 7, 2002 on 2002-10-20.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Washington Commanders 3, Green Bay Packers 7; Q2: Washington Commanders 3, Green Bay Packers 10; Q3: Washington Commanders 3, Green Bay Packers 0; Q4: Washington Commanders 0, Green Bay Packers 13; Final: Washington Commanders 9, Green Bay Packers 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Green Bay Packers?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Green (Q1 49:28) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Green (Q2 35:12) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Green (Q4 7:53) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Tuthill (Q1 53:53, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Tuthill (Q2 38:02, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 31:23, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Tuthill (Q3 20:55, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q4 9:25, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q4 0:22, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Green Bay Packers?
P. Ramsey (Washington Commanders), 29.4% completion, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -12.25 total passing EPA. B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 55.0% completion, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +3.59 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Washington Commanders vs Green Bay Packers?
D. Thompson (Washington Commanders) led the game in total EPA with +6.51 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.78 EPA): (9:02) 11-P.Ramsey sacked at WAS 28 for -6 yards (94-K.Gbaja-Biamila). FUMBLES (94-K.Gbaja-Biamila), RECOVERED by GB-95-R.Walker at WAS 23. 95-R.Walker to WAS 23 for no gain (88-D.. The biggest win-probability swing was -9.8%.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L
Green Bay Packers
Entered 5-1 Now 6-1 W
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