Game story
In Week 17 of the 2005 NFL season on 2006-01-01, the Washington Commanders took care of business against the Philadelphia Eagles, pulling away with a 31–20 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. McMahon (Philadelphia Eagles) paced the passing game, with -1.78 total EPA.
On the individual side, R. Brown (Philadelphia Eagles) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.28 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-26.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Philadelphia Eagles changed the game: (2:30) 10-K.Detmer sacked at PHI 29 for -7 yards (93-P.Daniels). FUMBLES (93-P.Daniels), touched at PHI 29, RECOVERED by WAS-21-S.Taylor at PHI 39. 21-S.Taylor for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Commanders | 7 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 31 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Brown · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +8.28 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
- 2 S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.69 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
- 3 L. Smith · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.53 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.84 EPA/play
- 4 J. Thrash · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.83 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.83 EPA/play
- 5 G. Lewis · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.28 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
- 6 C. Portis · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +1.67 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 7 B. McMullen · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.51 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 8 C. Portis · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.34 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Brown — PHI · Receiving
R. Brown posted the highest total EPA (+8.28) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Philadelphia Eagles's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.18 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.50 EPA) came from Philadelphia Eagles: (2:30) 10-K.Detmer sacked at PHI 29 for -7 yards (93-P.Daniels). FUMBLES (93-P.Daniels), touched at PHI 29, RECOVERED by WAS-21-S.Taylor at PHI 39. 21-S.Taylor for 39 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 — M. Sellers (M. Brunell pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — R. Brown (M. McMahon pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — R. Brown (M. McMahon pass)
- Washington Commanders — C. Portis
- Washington Commanders — C. Portis
- Washington Commanders — S. Taylor
Field goals
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
- Washington Commanders — J. Hall
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–7. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 31 (Q1 55:20) — (10:20) 2-D.Akers 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 4 (Q1 51:45) — (6:45) 8-M.Brunell pass to 45-M.Sellers for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 51:41) — 10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 33 (Q1 45:40) — (:40) 4-M.McMahon pass to 86-R.Brown for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 45:33) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..
The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–3. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 8 (Q2 36:09) — (6:09) 4-M.McMahon pass to 86-R.Brown for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 36:05) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 6 (Q2 31:03) — (1:03) 10-J.Hall 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 2 (Q3 26:50) — (11:50) 26-C.Portis right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 26:46) — 10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 17 (Q3 23:55) — (8:55) 2-D.Akers 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 22 (Q4 12:28) — (12:28) 26-C.Portis up the middle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 12:19) — 10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the WAS 64 (Q4 2:30); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 2:16) — 10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-88-R.Royal, Holder-4-D.Frost..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 2:30) — (2:30) 10-K.Detmer sacked at PHI 29 for -7 yards (93-P.Daniels). FUMBLES (93-P.Daniels), touched at PHI 29, RECOVERED by WAS-21-S.Taylor at PHI 39. 21-S.Taylor for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 12:37) — (12:37) (Shotgun) 4-M.McMahon pass intended for 35-B.Perry INTERCEPTED by 98-L.Marshall at PHI 26. 98-L.Marshall to PHI 22 for 4 yards (35-B.Perry).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 9:53) — (9:53) 4-M.McMahon FUMBLES (Aborted) at WAS 36, RECOVERED by WAS-95-J.Salave'a at WAS 41. 95-J.Salave'a to WAS 41 for no gain (69-J.Runyan). Penalty on PHI-73-S.Andrews, Offensive Holding, declined.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 54:32) — (9:32) 4-D.Frost punts 36 yards to PHI 39, Center-71-E.Albright. 31-D.Wynn MUFFS catch, touched at PHI 39, RECOVERED by WAS-45-M.Sellers at PHI 37. 45-M.Sellers to PHI 37 for no gain (41-S.Spach).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 11:13) — (11:13) 4-M.McMahon pass to 82-L.Smith to WAS 38 for 20 yards (21-S.Taylor).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 2:30) — (2:30) 10-K.Detmer sacked at PHI 29 for -7 yards (93-P.Daniels). FUMBLES (93-P.Daniels), touched at PHI 29, RECOVERED by WAS-21-S.Taylor at PHI 39. 21-S.Taylor for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 54:32) — (9:32) 4-D.Frost punts 36 yards to PHI 39, Center-71-E.Albright. 31-D.Wynn MUFFS catch, touched at PHI 39, RECOVERED by WAS-45-M.Sellers at PHI 37. 45-M.Sellers to PHI 37 for no gain (41-S.Spach).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 9:53) — (9:53) 4-M.McMahon FUMBLES (Aborted) at WAS 36, RECOVERED by WAS-95-J.Salave'a at WAS 41. 95-J.Salave'a to WAS 41 for no gain (69-J.Runyan). Penalty on PHI-73-S.Andrews, Offensive Holding, declined.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 28:08) — (13:08) 8-M.Brunell pass to 89-S.Moss to PHI 6 for 54 yards (24-S.Brown). Play Challenged by PHI and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by PHI.)
Quarterback report card
M.McMahon led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.McMahon (Philadelphia Eagles) · 37 dropbacks · 43.2% completion · -0.05 EPA/play · -1.78 total EPA
- M.Brunell (Washington Commanders) · 27 dropbacks · 33.3% completion · -0.17 EPA/play · -4.54 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | Philadelphia Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.048 | -0.115 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.6% | 44.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.168 | -0.272 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.066 | -0.224 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.115 | -0.048 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.0% | 58.4% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Philadelphia Eagles: 16 drives, -10.51 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 17 drives, +4.27 total EPA, 4 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.
- R. Brown (Philadelphia Eagles) 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.
- Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 55:20 · WAS 31 · Score 0-3
(10:20) 2-D.Akers 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 51:45 · PHI 4 · Score 6-3
(6:45) 8-M.Brunell pass to 45-M.Sellers for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 51:41 · PHI 2 · Score 7-3
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 45:40 · WAS 33 · Score 7-9
(:40) 4-M.McMahon pass to 86-R.Brown for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 45:33 · WAS 2 · Score 7-10
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 36:09 · WAS 8 · Score 7-16
(6:09) 4-M.McMahon pass to 86-R.Brown for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 36:05 · WAS 2 · Score 7-17
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 31:03 · PHI 6 · Score 10-17
(1:03) 10-J.Hall 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 26:50 · PHI 2 · Score 16-17
(11:50) 26-C.Portis right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 26:46 · PHI 2 · Score 17-17
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 23:55 · WAS 17 · Score 17-20
(8:55) 2-D.Akers 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 12:28 · PHI 22 · Score 23-20
(12:28) 26-C.Portis up the middle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 12:19 · PHI 2 · Score 24-20
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 2:30 · WAS 64 · Score 30-20
(2:30) 10-K.Detmer sacked at PHI 29 for -7 yards (93-P.Daniels). FUMBLES (93-P.Daniels), touched at PHI 29, RECOVERED by WAS-21-S.Taylor at PHI 39. 21-S.Taylor - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 2:16 · PHI 2 · Score 31-20
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-88-R.Royal, Holder-4-D.Frost.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles?
The Washington Commanders beat the Philadelphia Eagles 31-20 in Week 17, 2005 on 2006-01-01.
What was the final score of Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles?
The final score was Washington Commanders 31, Philadelphia Eagles 20 (WAS 31-20 PHI) in Week 17, 2005 on 2006-01-01.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Q1: Washington Commanders 7, Philadelphia Eagles 10; Q2: Washington Commanders 3, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q3: Washington Commanders 7, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Q4: Washington Commanders 14, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Final: Washington Commanders 31, Philadelphia Eagles 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Washington Commanders touchdown — M. Sellers (M. Brunell pass) (Q1 51:45) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — R. Brown (M. McMahon pass) (Q1 45:40) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — R. Brown (M. McMahon pass) (Q2 36:09) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Portis (Q3 26:50) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Portis (Q4 12:28) Washington Commanders touchdown — S. Taylor (Q4 2:30) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q1 55:20, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Hall (Q2 31:03, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q3 23:55, 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?
M. McMahon (Philadelphia Eagles), 43.2% completion, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -1.78 total passing EPA. M. Brunell (Washington Commanders), 33.3% completion, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -4.54 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles?
R. Brown (Philadelphia Eagles) led the game in total EPA with +8.28 on receiving plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.50 EPA): (2:30) 10-K.Detmer sacked at PHI 29 for -7 yards (93-P.Daniels). FUMBLES (93-P.Daniels), touched at PHI 29, RECOVERED by WAS-21-S.Taylor at PHI 39. 21-S.Taylor for 39 yards, TOUCHD. The biggest win-probability swing was -26.0%.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 9-6 Now 10-6 W
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 6-9 Now 6-10 L
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