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NFL · Week 4 · October 3, 2010 · 12 min read

Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 2010 Week 4 Recap

Commanders defeat Eagles 17–12 in Week 4

D.McNabb led Fantasy Impact as Commanders prevailed in a 17–12 Week 4 finish.

Washington Commanders 17 2–2 Winner
Final 17–12
Philadelphia Eagles 12 2–2
Winner
Washington Commanders
Final score
17–12
Halftime
Washington Commanders 17–6 Philadelphia Eagles
Top passer
K. Kolb
FantasyHQ MVP
D.McNabb
Game date
October 3, 2010

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • D.McNabb 8/25 · 156 YDS · 1 TD +5.7 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Portis 2 REC · 26 YDS +3.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Andrew Armstrong
    Andrew Armstrong 1 REC · 57 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • K.Kolb 22/43 · 215 YDS · 1 TD +3.0 Fantasy Impact
  • O.Schmitt 3 REC · 43 YDS +3.0 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Vick 2 CAR · 14 YDS +2.6 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Washington Commanders
Final score
Washington Commanders 17–12 Philadelphia Eagles
Halftime
Washington Commanders 17–6 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
D. McNabb
Top passer
K. Kolb
Biggest EPA play
(12:16) 5-D.McNabb pass deep left intended for 84-J.Galloway INTERCEPTED by 29-N.Allen at …
Game date
2010-10-03

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the Philadelphia Eagles 17–12 on 2010-10-03. D. McNabb posted a game-high +5.67 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4T
Washington Commanders14300017
Philadelphia Eagles0660012

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 12:08TD
    RTR. Torain

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 12
    Score
    6-0

    (12:08) 46-R.Torain left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 12:03XP
    Graham Gano

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    7-0

    4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-J.Bidwell.

  3. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 4:53TD
    CCC. Cooley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 31
    Score
    13-0

    (4:53) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass deep left to 47-C.Cooley for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 4:47XP
    Graham Gano

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    14-0

    4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-J.Bidwell.

  5. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 15:00FG
    DAD. Akers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 31
    Score
    14-3

    (15:00) 2-D.Akers 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.

  6. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 9:17FG
    Graham Gano

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 8
    Score
    17-3

    (9:17) 4-G.Gano 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-J.Bidwell.

  7. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 0:23FG
    DAD. Akers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 6
    Score
    17-6

    (:23) 2-D.Akers 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.

  8. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 4:14TD
    BCB. Celek

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 5
    Score
    17-12

    (4:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short middle to 87-B.Celek for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1D. McNabb · Washington Commanders · Passing · +5.67 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  2. 2C. Portis · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.55 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play
  3. 3K. Kolb · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +2.98 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
  4. 4O. Schmitt · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.96 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
  5. 5Andrew ArmstrongAndrew Armstrong · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
  6. 6M. Vick · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +2.56 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
  7. 7B. Celek · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.27 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  8. 8C. Cooley · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.19 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.44 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

D. McNabb — WAS · Passing

D. McNabb posted the highest total EPA (+5.67) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 25 counted snaps, they averaged +0.23 EPA per play.

D. McNabb's top snap (-5.38 EPA): (12:16) 5-D.McNabb pass deep left intended for 84-J.Galloway INTERCEPTED by 29-N.Allen at PHI 7. 29-N.Allen to PHI 23 for 16 yards (46-R.Torain).

Quarterback report card

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

  • K. Kolb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 43 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -0.4% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.98 total EPA
  • D. McNabb (Washington Commanders) · 25 dropbacks · 32.0% completion · -14.3% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +5.67 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatWashington CommandersPhiladelphia Eagles
Offensive EPA/play+0.041-0.051
Offensive success rate43.1%43.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.227+0.029
Rush EPA/play-0.002-0.280
Defensive EPA/play+0.051-0.041
Defensive success rate56.2%56.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Washington Commanders: +0.04 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
  • Philadelphia Eagles: -0.05 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
  • Philadelphia Eagles: 10 drives, -4.56 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Washington Commanders: 10 drives, +2.93 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Washington Commanders — R. Torain (Q1 12:08)
  • Washington Commanders — C. Cooley (D. McNabb pass) (Q1 4:53)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — B. Celek (K. Kolb pass) (Q4 4:14)

Field goals

  • Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q2 15:00)
  • Graham GanoWashington Commanders — Graham Gano (Q2 9:17)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q2 0:23)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 12 (Q1 12:08) — (12:08) 46-R.Torain left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 12:03) — 4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-J.Bidwell.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 31 (Q1 4:53) — (4:53) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass deep left to 47-C.Cooley for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 4:47) — 4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-J.Bidwell..

The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 6–3. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 31 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 2-D.Akers 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 8 (Q2 9:17) — (9:17) 4-G.Gano 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-J.Bidwell.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 6 (Q2 0:23) — (:23) 2-D.Akers 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 6–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 5 (Q4 4:14) — (4:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short middle to 87-B.Celek for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass deep right intended for 81-J.Avant INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Hall at WAS -9. Touchback. [WPA -22.7% · EPA -1.16]
  • Washington Commanders (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) 6-J.Bidwell punts 15 yards to PHI 26, Center-57-N.Sundberg, out of bounds. [WPA -15.5% · EPA -0.62]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass to 10-D.Jackson to WAS 46 for 4 yards. Lateral to 81-J.Avant to WAS 47 for -1 yards. Lateral to 25-L.McCoy ran ob at WAS 32 for 15 yards (59-L.Fletcher). [WPA +14.1% · EPA +1.05]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 4:04) — (4:04) 25-L.McCoy up the middle to WAS 21 for 5 yards (64-K.Golston, 95-C.Wilson). Washington challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 25-L.McCoy up the middle to W [WPA -10.6% · EPA -4.29]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 4:14) — (4:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short middle to 87-B.Celek for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.5% · EPA +1.43]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Washington Commanders (Q3 12:16) — (12:16) 5-D.McNabb pass deep left intended for 84-J.Galloway INTERCEPTED by 29-N.Allen at PHI 7. 29-N.Allen to PHI 23 for 16 yards (46-R.Torain). [WPA -7.4% · EPA -5.38]
  • Washington Commanders (Q2 13:06) — (13:06) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass deep right to 13-A.Armstrong ran ob at PHI 16 for 57 yards. [WPA +7.9% · EPA +5.36]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 4:04) — (4:04) 25-L.McCoy up the middle to WAS 21 for 5 yards (64-K.Golston, 95-C.Wilson). Washington challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 25-L.McCoy up the middle to W [WPA -10.6% · EPA -4.29]
  • Washington Commanders (Q1 4:53) — (4:53) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass deep left to 47-C.Cooley for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.9% · EPA +4.22]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 12:08 · PHI 12 · Score 6-0
    (12:08) 46-R.Torain left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 12:03 · PHI 2 · Score 7-0
    4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-J.Bidwell.
  3. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 4:53 · PHI 31 · Score 13-0
    (4:53) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass deep left to 47-C.Cooley for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 4:47 · PHI 2 · Score 14-0
    4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-J.Bidwell.
  5. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · WAS 31 · Score 14-3
    (15:00) 2-D.Akers 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
  6. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 9:17 · PHI 8 · Score 17-3
    (9:17) 4-G.Gano 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-J.Bidwell.
  7. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 0:23 · WAS 6 · Score 17-6
    (:23) 2-D.Akers 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
  8. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 4:14 · WAS 5 · Score 17-12
    (4:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short middle to 87-B.Celek for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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.
  • D. McNabb (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • D. McNabb (WAS) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2010-10-03?

The Washington Commanders beat the Philadelphia Eagles 17-12 in Week 4, 2010.

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

Q1: Washington Commanders 14, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q2: Washington Commanders 3, Philadelphia Eagles 6; Q4: Washington Commanders 0, Philadelphia Eagles 6; Final: Washington Commanders 17, Philadelphia Eagles 12.

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

Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Torain (Q1 12:08) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Cooley (D. McNabb pass) (Q1 4:53) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — B. Celek (K. Kolb pass) (Q4 4:14) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — G. Gano (Q2 9:17, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q2 0:23, 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?

K. Kolb (Philadelphia Eagles), 51.2% completion, -0.4% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.98 total passing EPA. D. McNabb (Washington Commanders), 32.0% completion, -14.3% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +5.67 total passing EPA.

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

D. McNabb (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.67 total EPA on Passing plays. across 25 snaps. Their top snap (-5.38 EPA): (12:16) 5-D.McNabb pass deep left intended for 84-J.Galloway INTERCEPTED by 29-N.Allen at PHI 7. 29-N.Allen to PHI 23 for 16 yards (46-R.Torain)..

Was Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. Washington Commanders won 17-12 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L