Commanders 17–14 Eagles: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 6, 2000

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

B. Johnson (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.33 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps.

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Winner: Washington Commanders
Final score: Washington Commanders 17–14 Philadelphia Eagles
Halftime: Washington Commanders 7–21 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Buddy Johnson
Top passer: D. McNabb
Biggest EPA play: (1:35) D.McNabb pass to C.Johnson for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Johnson beats Green on an over-…
Game date: 2000-10-08

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the Philadelphia Eagles 17–14 on 2000-10-08, overcoming Philadelphia Eagles's 21–7 halftime lead. Buddy Johnson posted a game-high +13.33 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
Washington Commanders	7	0	10	0	0	17
Philadelphia Eagles	0	21	7	0	0	14

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders

PHI 12

WAS 30

PHI 69

WAS 50

PHIPhiladelphia Eagles

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

WASWashington Commanders
Q1 10:52TD
Points+6
Yard line
PHI 12
Score
6-0
(10:52) S.Davis up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 10:46XP
Points+1
Yard line
PHI 2
Score
7-0
M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 1:35TD
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 30
Score
7-6
(1:35) D.McNabb pass to C.Johnson for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Johnson beats Green on an over-the-shoulder catch and eludes Green's tackle at the 3 yard line.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 1:29XP
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
7-7
D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 0:46TD
Points+7
Yard line
PHI 69
Score
7-7
(:46) T.Barnhardt punts 37 yards to PHI 32, Center-J.Zelenka. B.Mitchell to PHI 48 for 16 yards (E.Mason; K.Mitchell).
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 0:16TD
Points+7
Yard line
WAS 50
Score
7-7
(:16) D.McNabb FUMBLES (Aborted) at WAS 43, RECOVERED by WAS-S.Shade at WAS 43.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 15:00TD
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 8
Score
7-13
(15:00) D.McNabb pass to N.Brown for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Brown beats Green on quick slant for TOUCHDOWN.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 14:57XP
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
7-14
D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 10:20TD
Points+6
Yard line
PHI 3
Score
13-14
(10:20) S.Hicks right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Redskins' Hicks bounces from the middle to the outside and runs into the end zone untouched.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 10:15XP
Points+1
Yard line
PHI 2
Score
14-14
M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 0:06FG
Points+3
Yard line
PHI 6
Score
17-14
(:06) M.Husted 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Buddy Johnson · Washington Commanders · Passing · +13.33 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
2A. Connell · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.18 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
3Cornelius Johnson · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.59 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
4Clarence Lewis · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.32 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
5Jamari Thrash · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.06 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
6S. Alexander · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.59 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
7Jamari Thrash · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +2.36 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
8L. Centers · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.39 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

Buddy Johnson — WAS · Passing

Buddy Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+13.33) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.

Biggest single play (+4.29 EPA): Another player — (1:35) D.McNabb pass to C.Johnson for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Johnson beats Green on an over-the-shoulder catch and eludes Green's tackle at the 3 yard line.

Quarterback report card

D. McNabb led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 41 dropbacks · 41.5% completion · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.66 total EPA
Buddy Johnson (Washington Commanders) · 39 dropbacks · 64.1% completion · +0.34 EPA/play · +13.33 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Washington Commanders	Philadelphia Eagles
Offensive EPA/play	+0.058	+0.011
Offensive success rate	41.1%	41.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.342	-0.055
Rush EPA/play	-0.006	-0.262
Defensive EPA/play	-0.011	-0.058
Defensive success rate	58.8%	58.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Washington Commanders +0.06, Philadelphia Eagles +0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Washington Commanders: +0.06 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
Philadelphia Eagles: +0.01 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)

Philadelphia Eagles: 13 drives, +0.89 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 14 drives, +5.48 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q1 10:52)
Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player (Q2 1:35)
Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player (Q4 15:00)
Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q4 10:20)

Field goals

Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q4 0:06)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 12 (Q1 10:52) — (10:52) S.Davis up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 10:46) — M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt..

The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 21–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 30 (Q2 1:35); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 1:29) — D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PHI 69 (Q2 0:46) — (:46) T.Barnhardt punts 37 yards to PHI 32, Center-J.Zelenka. B.Mitchell to PHI 48 for 16 yards (E.Mason; K.Mitchell).; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 50 (Q2 0:16) — (:16) D.McNabb FUMBLES (Aborted) at WAS 43, RECOVERED by WAS-S.Shade at WAS 43..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 8 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) D.McNabb pass to N.Brown for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Brown beats Green on quick slant for TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 14:57) — D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 3 (Q4 10:20); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 10:15) — M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 6 (Q4 0:06) — (:06) M.Husted 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 15:00) — M.Husted kicks 72 yards from WAS 30 to PHI -2. B.Mitchell to PHI 26 for 28 yards (K.Mitchell). [WPA +54.6% · EPA +0.51]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 0:36) — (:36) D.McNabb pass intended for N.Brown INTERCEPTED by D.Green at WAS 48. D.Green ran ob at PHI 19 for 33 yards. [WPA -42.4% · EPA -3.08]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 1:35) — (1:35) D.McNabb pass to C.Johnson for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Johnson beats Green on an over-the-shoulder catch and eludes Green's tackle at the 3 yard line. [WPA +17.5% · EPA +4.29]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 3:04) — (3:04) D.McNabb scrambles left end pushed ob at WAS 21 for 22 yards (M.Carrier). [WPA +14.3% · EPA +2.50]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 7:32) — (7:32) D.McNabb pass intended for L.Broughton INTERCEPTED by S.Shade at WAS 10. S.Shade to WAS 25 for 15 yards (B.Miller). [WPA -12.9% · EPA -3.43]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 1:35) — (1:35) D.McNabb pass to C.Johnson for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Johnson beats Green on an over-the-shoulder catch and eludes Green's tackle at the 3 yard line. [WPA +17.5% · EPA +4.29]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 4:29) — (4:29) S.Landeta punts 49 yards to WAS 41, Center-M.Bartrum. D.Sanders to PHI 37 for 22 yards (J.Bostic). FUMBLES (J.Bostic), RECOVERED by PHI-J.Cherry at PHI 37. J.Cherry to PHI 37 for no gain (K.Mit [WPA +10.3% · EPA +3.97]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 7:32) — (7:32) D.McNabb pass intended for L.Broughton INTERCEPTED by S.Shade at WAS 10. S.Shade to WAS 25 for 15 yards (B.Miller). [WPA -12.9% · EPA -3.43]
Washington Commanders (Q3 7:13) — (7:13) M.Husted 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt. [WPA -8.0% · EPA -3.37]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 10:52 · PHI 12 · Score 6-0
(10:52) S.Davis up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 10:46 · PHI 2 · Score 7-0
M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 1:35 · WAS 30 · Score 7-6
(1:35) D.McNabb pass to C.Johnson for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Johnson beats Green on an over-the-shoulder catch and eludes Green's tackle at the 3 yard line.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 1:29 · WAS 2 · Score 7-7
D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+7) — Q2 0:46 · PHI 69 · Score 7-7
(:46) T.Barnhardt punts 37 yards to PHI 32, Center-J.Zelenka. B.Mitchell to PHI 48 for 16 yards (E.Mason; K.Mitchell).
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+7) — Q2 0:16 · WAS 50 · Score 7-7
(:16) D.McNabb FUMBLES (Aborted) at WAS 43, RECOVERED by WAS-S.Shade at WAS 43.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · WAS 8 · Score 7-13
(15:00) D.McNabb pass to N.Brown for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Brown beats Green on quick slant for TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 14:57 · WAS 2 · Score 7-14
D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 10:20 · PHI 3 · Score 13-14
(10:20) S.Hicks right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Redskins' Hicks bounces from the middle to the outside and runs into the end zone untouched.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 10:15 · PHI 2 · Score 14-14
M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 0:06 · PHI 6 · Score 17-14
(:06) M.Husted 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.

Key takeaways

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

Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Buddy Johnson (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2000-10-08?

The Washington Commanders beat the Philadelphia Eagles 17-14 in Week 6, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Q1: Washington Commanders 7, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q2: Washington Commanders 0, Philadelphia Eagles 21; Q4: Washington Commanders 10, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Final: Washington Commanders 17, Philadelphia Eagles 14.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 10:52) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 1:35) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 10:20) Washington Commanders field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:06, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles?

D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 41.5% completion, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.66 total passing EPA. Buddy Johnson (Washington Commanders), 64.1% completion, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +13.33 total passing EPA.

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

Buddy Johnson (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.33 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps.

Was Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Washington Commanders won 17-14 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L

Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 2000 Week 6 Recap

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