Who won Washington Commanders vs LA on 2017-09-17?

The Washington Commanders beat the LA 27-20 in Week 2, 2017.

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

C. Thompson (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.26 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+6.45 EPA): (1:56) (Shotgun) 25-C.Thompson up the middle for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Washington Commanders vs LA a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Washington Commanders won 27-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Commanders 27–20 Rams: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 2, 2017

Q: What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs LA?

Q1: Washington Commanders 3, LA 0; Q2: Washington Commanders 17, LA 10; Q3: Washington Commanders 0, LA 7; Q4: Washington Commanders 7, LA 3; Final: Washington Commanders 27, LA 20.

Q: Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs LA?

Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Thompson (Q2 15:00) LA touchdown — T. Gurley (Q2 10:04) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Thompson (Q2 1:56) LA touchdown — T. Gurley (J. Goff pass) (Q3 8:54) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Grant (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 1:55) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q1 4:48, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 12:10, 3 pts) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 3:07, 3 pts) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 7:21, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

Game story

The Washington Commanders defeated the Los Angeles Rams 27–20 in Week 2 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-09-17, a matchup that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half. The decisive swing (+22.5% win probability) came in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Rams swung the momentum.

In Week 2 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-09-17, the Washington Commanders took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 27–20 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

K. Cousins (Washington Commanders) paced the passing game, with +6.63 total EPA, and +0.6% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, C. Thompson (Washington Commanders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.26 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+22.5% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (10:05) (Punt formation) 6-J.Hekker pass short left to 83-J.Reynolds to WAS 17 for 28 yards (80-J.Crowder).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Washington Commanders	3	17	0	7	0	27
Los Angeles Rams	0	10	7	3	0	20

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1 C. Thompson · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +9.26 total EPA · 3 snaps · +3.09 EPA/play
2 K. Cousins · Washington Commanders · Passing · +6.63 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
3 G. Everett · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.44 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.81 EPA/play
4 J. Crowder · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.83 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
5 J. Hekker · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +4.41 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.41 EPA/play
6 J. Reynolds · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.41 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.41 EPA/play
7 T. Gurley · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.57 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
8 R. Kelley · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +3.16 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

C. Thompson — WAS · Rushing

C. Thompson posted the highest total EPA (+9.26) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Washington Commanders's efficiency. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +3.09 EPA per play.

The signature play (+6.45 EPA) came from Washington Commanders: (1:56) (Shotgun) 25-C.Thompson up the middle for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Washington Commanders — C. Thompson (Q2 45:00)
Los Angeles Rams — T. Gurley (Q2 40:04)
Washington Commanders — C. Thompson (Q2 31:56)
Los Angeles Rams — T. Gurley (J. Goff pass) (Q3 23:54)
Washington Commanders — R. Grant (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 1:55)

Field goals

Washington Commanders — D. Hopkins (Q1 49:48)
Washington Commanders — D. Hopkins (Q2 42:10)
Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein (Q2 33:07)
Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein (Q4 7:21)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the LA 22 (Q1 49:48).

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 17–10. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the LA 7 (Q2 45:00); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 44:54) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the LA 4 (Q2 42:10) — (12:10) 3-D.Hopkins 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q2 40:04) — (10:04) 30-T.Gurley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 39:59) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the WAS 14 (Q2 33:07) — (3:07) 4-G.Zuerlein 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the LA 61 (Q2 31:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 25-C.Thompson up the middle for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 31:44) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the WAS 18 (Q3 23:54) — (8:54) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 30-T.Gurley for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 23:43) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the WAS 22 (Q4 7:21) — (7:21) 4-G.Zuerlein 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the LA 11 (Q4 1:55); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 1:49) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

Los Angeles Rams (Q4 10:05) — (10:05) (Punt formation) 6-J.Hekker pass short left to 83-J.Reynolds to WAS 17 for 28 yards (80-J.Crowder). [WPA +22.5% · EPA +4.41]
Washington Commanders (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 14-R.Grant for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the score ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. [WPA +16.2% · EPA +3.14]
Washington Commanders (Q2 31:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 25-C.Thompson up the middle for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.9% · EPA +6.45]
Washington Commanders (Q4 3:06) — (3:06) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 11-T.Pryor to LA 17 for 23 yards (31-M.Alexander). [WPA +14.2% · EPA +1.89]
Washington Commanders (Q1 51:24) — (6:24) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 80-J.Crowder to LA 24 for 21 yards (31-M.Alexander). [WPA +12.3% · EPA +3.24]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

Washington Commanders (Q2 31:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 25-C.Thompson up the middle for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.9% · EPA +6.45]
Los Angeles Rams (Q2 44:47) — (14:47) 30-T.Gurley right tackle to LA 30 for 2 yards (24-J.Norman). FUMBLES (24-J.Norman), RECOVERED by WAS-97-T.McClain at LA 30. 97-T.McClain to LA 30 for no gain (79-R.Havenstein). [WPA -6.7% · EPA -5.01]
Los Angeles Rams (Q4 1:44) — (1:44) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left intended for 18-C.Kupp INTERCEPTED by 54-M.Foster at LA 29. 54-M.Foster to LA 19 for 10 yards (18-C.Kupp). [WPA -10.2% · EPA -4.96]
Los Angeles Rams (Q4 10:05) — (10:05) (Punt formation) 6-J.Hekker pass short left to 83-J.Reynolds to WAS 17 for 28 yards (80-J.Crowder). [WPA +22.5% · EPA +4.41]

Quarterback report card

K.Cousins led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

K.Cousins (Washington Commanders) · 32 dropbacks · 56.2% completion · +0.6% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +6.63 total EPA
J.Goff (Los Angeles Rams) · 30 dropbacks · 46.7% completion · -7.5% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.31 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

Stat	Washington Commanders	Los Angeles Rams
Offensive EPA/play	+0.082	-0.032
Offensive success rate	46.1%	41.8%
Pass EPA/play	+0.207	+0.100
Rush EPA/play	+0.092	-0.216
Defensive EPA/play	+0.032	-0.082
Defensive success rate	58.2%	53.9%

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Los Angeles Rams: 11 drives, -2.17 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 11 drives, +7.32 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.
One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
C. Thompson (Washington Commanders) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
J. Goff (LA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 49:48 · LA 22 · Score 3-0
(4:48) 3-D.Hopkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. Penalty on LA-90-M.Brockers, Illegal Formation, declined.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · LA 7 · Score 9-0
(15:00) (Shotgun) 25-C.Thompson left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the score ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 44:54 · LA 15 · Score 10-0
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 42:10 · LA 4 · Score 13-0
(12:10) 3-D.Hopkins 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 40:04 · WAS 1 · Score 13-6
(10:04) 30-T.Gurley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 39:59 · WAS 15 · Score 13-7
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 33:07 · WAS 14 · Score 13-10
(3:07) 4-G.Zuerlein 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 31:56 · LA 61 · Score 19-10
(1:56) (Shotgun) 25-C.Thompson up the middle for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 31:44 · LA 15 · Score 20-10
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 23:54 · WAS 18 · Score 20-16
(8:54) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 30-T.Gurley for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 23:43 · WAS 15 · Score 20-17
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 7:21 · WAS 22 · Score 20-20
(7:21) 4-G.Zuerlein 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 1:55 · LA 11 · Score 26-20
(1:55) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 14-R.Grant for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the score ruling, and the play was Upheld. The
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 1:49 · LA 15 · Score 27-20
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Los Angeles Rams?

The Washington Commanders beat the Los Angeles Rams 27-20 in Week 2, 2017 on 2017-09-17.

What was the final score of Washington Commanders vs Los Angeles Rams?

The final score was Washington Commanders 27, Los Angeles Rams 20 (WAS 27-20 LA) in Week 2, 2017 on 2017-09-17.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Los Angeles Rams?

Q1: Washington Commanders 3, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q2: Washington Commanders 17, Los Angeles Rams 10; Q3: Washington Commanders 0, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q4: Washington Commanders 7, Los Angeles Rams 3; Final: Washington Commanders 27, Los Angeles Rams 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Los Angeles Rams?

Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Thompson (Q2 45:00) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Gurley (Q2 40:04) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Thompson (Q2 31:56) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Gurley (J. Goff pass) (Q3 23:54) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Grant (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 1:55) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q1 49:48, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 42:10, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 33:07, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 7:21, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Los Angeles Rams?

K. Cousins (Washington Commanders), 56.2% completion, +0.6% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +6.63 total passing EPA. J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams), 46.7% completion, -7.5% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.31 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Washington Commanders vs Los Angeles Rams?

C. Thompson (Washington Commanders) led the game in total EPA with +9.26 on rushing plays. across 3 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.45 EPA): (1:56) (Shotgun) 25-C.Thompson up the middle for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +22.5%.

Was Washington Commanders vs Los Angeles Rams a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Washington Commanders won 27-20 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

Washington Commanders vs. Los Angeles Rams: 2017 Week 2 Recap

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Game story

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Stars of the game

Player of the game