Game story
In Week 4 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-09-24, the Washington Commanders took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 16–6 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Collins (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with -3.40 total EPA.
On the individual side, B. Johnson (Washington Commanders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +19.74 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+54.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when New York Giants changed the game: M.Husted kicks 70 yards from WAS 30 to NYG 0. R.Dixon to NYG 24 for 24 yards (M.Stevens).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Commanders | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| New York Giants | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Johnson · Washington Commanders · Passing · +19.74 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 2 A. Connell · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +9.26 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.31 EPA/play
- 3 I. Fryar · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.67 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
- 4 J. Thrash · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.68 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.68 EPA/play
- 5 I. Hilliard · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.82 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 6 S. Alexander · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
- 7 A. Reed · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.89 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 8 A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.48 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Johnson — WAS · Passing
B. Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+19.74) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Washington Commanders's efficiency. Across 22 counted snaps, they averaged +0.90 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.54 EPA) came from New York Giants: (9:10) K.Collins pass intended for I.Hilliard INTERCEPTED by D.Sanders at WAS -4. D.Sanders pushed ob at WAS 28 for 32 yards (A.Toomer).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Washington Commanders — unlisted player
- Washington Commanders — unlisted player
- New York Giants — unlisted player
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 23 (Q2 43:30) — (13:30) B.Johnson pass to I.Fryar for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 42:33) — M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 8 (Q2 37:15) — (7:15) M.Husted 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 6–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 21 (Q3 28:14) — (13:14) B.Johnson pass to A.Reed for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 6–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 7 (Q4 2:43) — (2:43) K.Collins pass to I.Hilliard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Giants (Q1 60:00) — M.Husted kicks 70 yards from WAS 30 to NYG 0. R.Dixon to NYG 24 for 24 yards (M.Stevens).
- Washington Commanders (Q2 43:30) — (13:30) B.Johnson pass to J.Thrash to NYG 23 for 46 yards (D.Thomas).
- Washington Commanders (Q3 29:03) — (14:03) B.Johnson pass to A.Connell to NYG 21 for 53 yards (D.Thomas).
- New York Giants (Q1 47:43) — (2:43) T.Barber left end pushed ob at WAS 26 for 18 yards (D.Sanders).
- Washington Commanders (Q2 39:20) — (9:20) B.Johnson pass to A.Connell to NYG 17 for 48 yards (S.Williams, J.Sehorn).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Giants (Q4 9:10) — (9:10) K.Collins pass intended for I.Hilliard INTERCEPTED by D.Sanders at WAS -4. D.Sanders pushed ob at WAS 28 for 32 yards (A.Toomer).
- Washington Commanders (Q3 29:03) — (14:03) B.Johnson pass to A.Connell to NYG 21 for 53 yards (D.Thomas).
- Washington Commanders (Q2 39:20) — (9:20) B.Johnson pass to A.Connell to NYG 17 for 48 yards (S.Williams, J.Sehorn).
- Washington Commanders (Q2 43:30) — (13:30) B.Johnson pass to J.Thrash to NYG 23 for 46 yards (D.Thomas).
Quarterback report card
K.Collins led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Collins (New York Giants) · 52 dropbacks · 40.4% completion · -0.07 EPA/play · -3.40 total EPA
- B.Johnson (Washington Commanders) · 22 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +0.90 EPA/play · +19.74 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.087 | -0.054 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.0% | 41.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.897 | -0.065 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.266 | -0.093 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.054 | -0.087 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.2% | 63.0% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- New York Giants: 10 drives, -4.91 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 12 drives, +7.01 total EPA, 3 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.
- B. Johnson (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 TD (+6) — Q2 43:30 · NYG 23 · Score 6-0
(13:30) B.Johnson pass to I.Fryar for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 42:33 · NYG 2 · Score 7-0
M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 37:15 · NYG 8 · Score 10-0
(7:15) M.Husted 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 28:14 · NYG 21 · Score 16-0
(13:14) B.Johnson pass to A.Reed for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 2:43 · WAS 7 · Score 16-6
(2:43) K.Collins pass to I.Hilliard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
The Washington Commanders beat the New York Giants 16-6 in Week 4, 2000 on 2000-09-24.
What was the final score of Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
The final score was Washington Commanders 16, New York Giants 6 (WAS 16-6 NYG) in Week 4, 2000 on 2000-09-24.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
Q2: Washington Commanders 10, New York Giants 0; Q3: Washington Commanders 6, New York Giants 0; Q4: Washington Commanders 0, New York Giants 6; Final: Washington Commanders 16, New York Giants 6.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 43:30) Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 28:14) New York Giants touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 2:43) Washington Commanders field goal — unlisted player (Q2 37:15, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
K. Collins (New York Giants), 40.4% completion, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -3.40 total passing EPA. B. Johnson (Washington Commanders), 63.6% completion, +0.90 EPA per dropback, +19.74 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
B. Johnson (Washington Commanders) led the game in total EPA with +19.74 on passing plays. across 22 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.54 EPA): (9:10) K.Collins pass intended for I.Hilliard INTERCEPTED by D.Sanders at WAS -4. D.Sanders pushed ob at WAS 28 for 32 yards (A.Toomer).. The biggest win-probability swing was +54.6%.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
New York Giants
Entered 3-0 Now 3-1 L
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