Game story
In Week 2 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-09-17, the Washington Commanders took care of business against the Philadelphia Eagles, pulling away with a 20–12 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) paced the passing game, with -5.04 total EPA, and +0.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Campbell (Washington Commanders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.67 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+15.4% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Washington Commanders changed the game: (:14) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep left to 47-C.Cooley for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Commanders | 3 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Campbell · Washington Commanders · Passing · +8.67 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 2 S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +8.34 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
- 3 J. Avant · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +6.32 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
- 4 C. Cooley · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.17 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.08 EPA/play
- 5 R. Brown · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.13 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.07 EPA/play
- 6 A.Randle El · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.15 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 7 B. Westbrook · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.73 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 8 T. Yoder · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.13 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Campbell — WAS · Passing
J. Campbell posted the highest total EPA (+8.67) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Washington Commanders's efficiency. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.27 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.39 EPA) came from Washington Commanders: (:14) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep left to 47-C.Cooley for 16 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. Cooley (J. Campbell pass)
- Washington Commanders — C. Portis
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — S. Suisham
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
- Washington Commanders — S. Suisham
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
- 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: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 17 (Q1 45:02) — (:02) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–6. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 7 (Q2 40:46) — (10:46) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Akers 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 22 (Q2 37:08) — (7:08) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Akers 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 16 (Q2 30:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep left to 47-C.Cooley for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 30:09) — (Kick formation) 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 19 (Q3 20:50) — (5:50) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 8 (Q3 16:19) — (1:19) 2-D.Akers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 6 (Q4 12:08) — (12:08) 26-C.Portis left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 12:02) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 4 (Q4 6:33) — (6:33) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Akers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 30:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep left to 47-C.Cooley for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 47:07) — (2:07) 17-J.Campbell pass deep right to 89-S.Moss to PHI 23 for 48 yards (21-W.James).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 9:52) — (9:52) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short left to 81-J.Avant to WAS 23 for 14 yards (21-S.Taylor).
- Washington Commanders (Q2 40:01) — (10:01) 17-J.Campbell pass short right intended for 82-A.Randle El INTERCEPTED by 21-W.James at WAS 39. 21-W.James to WAS 39 for no gain (26-C.Portis).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 1:10) — (1:10) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass incomplete short middle to 80-K.Curtis.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 30:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep left to 47-C.Cooley for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 40:01) — (10:01) 17-J.Campbell pass short right intended for 82-A.Randle El INTERCEPTED by 21-W.James at WAS 39. 21-W.James to WAS 39 for no gain (26-C.Portis).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 9:52) — (9:52) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short left to 81-J.Avant to WAS 23 for 14 yards (21-S.Taylor).
- Washington Commanders (Q1 47:07) — (2:07) 17-J.Campbell pass deep right to 89-S.Moss to PHI 23 for 48 yards (21-W.James).
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) · 51 dropbacks · 54.9% completion · +0.3% CPOE · -0.10 EPA/play · -5.04 total EPA
- J.Campbell (Washington Commanders) · 32 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.1% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +8.67 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | Philadelphia Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.107 | -0.009 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.2% | 45.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.271 | -0.099 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.032 | -0.072 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.009 | -0.107 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.8% | 54.8% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Philadelphia Eagles: 11 drives, -0.79 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 11 drives, +8.96 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.
- J. Campbell (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 45:02 · PHI 17 · Score 3-0
(:02) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 40:46 · WAS 7 · Score 3-3
(10:46) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Akers 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 37:08 · WAS 22 · Score 3-6
(7:08) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Akers 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 30:14 · PHI 16 · Score 9-6
(:14) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep left to 47-C.Cooley for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 30:09 · PHI 2 · Score 10-6
(Kick formation) 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 20:50 · PHI 19 · Score 13-6
(5:50) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 16:19 · WAS 8 · Score 13-9
(1:19) 2-D.Akers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 12:08 · PHI 6 · Score 19-9
(12:08) 26-C.Portis left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 12:02 · PHI 2 · Score 20-9
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 6:33 · WAS 4 · Score 20-12
(6:33) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Akers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles?
The Washington Commanders beat the Philadelphia Eagles 20-12 in Week 2, 2007 on 2007-09-17.
What was the final score of Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles?
The final score was Washington Commanders 20, Philadelphia Eagles 12 (WAS 20-12 PHI) in Week 2, 2007 on 2007-09-17.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Q1: Washington Commanders 3, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q2: Washington Commanders 7, Philadelphia Eagles 6; Q3: Washington Commanders 3, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Q4: Washington Commanders 7, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Final: Washington Commanders 20, Philadelphia Eagles 12.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Cooley (J. Campbell pass) (Q2 30:14) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Portis (Q4 12:08) Washington Commanders field goal — S. Suisham (Q1 45:02, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q2 40:46, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q2 37:08, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — S. Suisham (Q3 20:50, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q3 16:19, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q4 6:33, 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), 54.9% completion, +0.3% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -5.04 total passing EPA. J. Campbell (Washington Commanders), 50.0% completion, +0.1% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +8.67 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles?
J. Campbell (Washington Commanders) led the game in total EPA with +8.67 on passing plays. across 32 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.39 EPA): (:14) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep left to 47-C.Cooley for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +15.4%.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
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