Game story
In Week 17 of the 2011 NFL season on 2012-01-01, the Philadelphia Eagles took care of business against the Washington Commanders, pulling away with a 34–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Grossman (Washington Commanders) paced the passing game, with -9.34 total EPA, and -10.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Vick (Philadelphia Eagles) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.58 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-14.4% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Washington Commanders changed the game: (6:18) 4-G.Gano 36 yard field goal is BLOCKED (94-D.Landri), Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca, RECOVERED by PHI-23-Rodgers-Cromartie at PHI 32. 23-Rodgers-Cromartie to PHI 33 for 1 yard. Lateral
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Commanders | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 3 | 7 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Vick · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +6.58 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 2 D. Jackson · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.83 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 3 J. Avant · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.56 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 4 R. Helu · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.55 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.28 EPA/play
- 5 J. Maclin · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.20 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 6 E. Royster · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +2.16 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 7 C. Hall · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.15 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.15 EPA/play
- 8 D. Lewis · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +1.88 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Vick — PHI · Passing
M. Vick posted the highest total EPA (+6.58) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Philadelphia Eagles's efficiency. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.15 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.32 EPA) came from Philadelphia Eagles: (12:12) 7-M.Vick pass deep left to 10-D.Jackson for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Philadelphia Eagles — C. Hall (M. Vick pass)
- Washington Commanders — R. Helu (R. Grossman pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Jackson (M. Vick pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — B. Celek (M. Vick pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Lewis
Field goals
- Philadelphia Eagles — A. Henery
- Philadelphia Eagles — A. Henery
- Washington Commanders — G. Gano
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 3–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 16 (Q1 55:34) — (10:34) 6-A.Henery 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry..
The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 7 (Q2 31:49) — (1:49) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 16-C.Hall for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 31:44) — 6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 47 (Q3 25:40); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 25:29) — 4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 2 (Q3 19:08) — (4:08) 6-A.Henery 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry..
The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 21–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 9 (Q4 13:27) — (13:27) 4-G.Gano 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 62 (Q4 12:12) — (12:12) 7-M.Vick pass deep left to 10-D.Jackson for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 12:01) — 6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 4 (Q4 6:02) — (6:02) 7-M.Vick pass short right to 87-B.Celek for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 5:56) — 6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 9 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 28-D.Lewis right guard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PHI-82-C.Harbor, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 1:56) — 6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 36:18) — (6:18) 4-G.Gano 36 yard field goal is BLOCKED (94-D.Landri), Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca, RECOVERED by PHI-23-Rodgers-Cromartie at PHI 32. 23-Rodgers-Cromartie to PHI 33 for 1 yard. Lateral
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 30:44) — (:44) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick sacked at PHI 22 for -13 yards (98-B.Orakpo). FUMBLES (98-B.Orakpo) [98-B.Orakpo], RECOVERED by WAS-56-P.Riley at PHI 20. 56-P.Riley to PHI 17 for 3 yards (71-J.Peters). WAS-9
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 12:12) — (12:12) 7-M.Vick pass deep left to 10-D.Jackson for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 25:40) — (10:40) 8-R.Grossman pass short left to 29-R.Helu for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-19-D.Stallworth, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 24:39) — (9:39) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass deep middle to 81-J.Avant to PHI 44 for 16 yards (37-R.Doughty). PENALTY on WAS-37-R.Doughty, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at PHI 44.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 12:12) — (12:12) 7-M.Vick pass deep left to 10-D.Jackson for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 25:40) — (10:40) 8-R.Grossman pass short left to 29-R.Helu for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-19-D.Stallworth, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 10:10) — (10:10) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass deep middle intended for 87-B.Celek INTERCEPTED by 20-O.Atogwe at WAS 2. 20-O.Atogwe to WAS 18 for 16 yards. Lateral to 23-D.Hall to WAS 30 for 12 yards (87-B.Celek).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 30:44) — (:44) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick sacked at PHI 22 for -13 yards (98-B.Orakpo). FUMBLES (98-B.Orakpo) [98-B.Orakpo], RECOVERED by WAS-56-P.Riley at PHI 20. 56-P.Riley to PHI 17 for 3 yards (71-J.Peters). WAS-9
Quarterback report card
R.Grossman led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Grossman (Washington Commanders) · 48 dropbacks · 45.8% completion · -10.7% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -9.34 total EPA
- M.Vick (Philadelphia Eagles) · 43 dropbacks · 55.8% completion · +3.0% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +6.58 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | Philadelphia Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.147 | +0.130 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.3% | 54.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.195 | +0.153 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.027 | -0.048 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.130 | +0.147 |
| Defensive success rate | 45.5% | 63.7% |
By the numbers
Philadelphia Eagles held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs -0.15), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Philadelphia Eagles: 12 drives, +10.05 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 13 drives, -13.34 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Philadelphia Eagles leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- M. Vick (Philadelphia Eagles) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- R. Grossman (WAS) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 55:34 · WAS 16 · Score 0-3
(10:34) 6-A.Henery 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 31:49 · WAS 7 · Score 0-9
(1:49) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 16-C.Hall for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 31:44 · WAS 2 · Score 0-10
6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 25:40 · PHI 47 · Score 6-10
(10:40) 8-R.Grossman pass short left to 29-R.Helu for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-19-D.Stallworth, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between d - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 25:29 · PHI 2 · Score 7-10
4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 19:08 · WAS 2 · Score 7-13
(4:08) 6-A.Henery 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 13:27 · PHI 9 · Score 10-13
(13:27) 4-G.Gano 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 12:12 · WAS 62 · Score 10-19
(12:12) 7-M.Vick pass deep left to 10-D.Jackson for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 12:01 · WAS 2 · Score 10-20
6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 6:02 · WAS 4 · Score 10-26
(6:02) 7-M.Vick pass short right to 87-B.Celek for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 5:56 · WAS 2 · Score 10-27
6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · WAS 9 · Score 10-33
(2:00) 28-D.Lewis right guard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PHI-82-C.Harbor, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 1:56 · WAS 2 · Score 10-34
6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 34-10 in Week 17, 2011 on 2012-01-01.
What was the final score of Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles?
The final score was Washington Commanders 10, Philadelphia Eagles 34 (WAS 10-34 PHI) in Week 17, 2011 on 2012-01-01.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Q1: Washington Commanders 0, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Q2: Washington Commanders 0, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q3: Washington Commanders 7, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Q4: Washington Commanders 3, Philadelphia Eagles 21; Final: Washington Commanders 10, Philadelphia Eagles 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — C. Hall (M. Vick pass) (Q2 31:49) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Helu (R. Grossman pass) (Q3 25:40) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Jackson (M. Vick pass) (Q4 12:12) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — B. Celek (M. Vick pass) (Q4 6:02) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Lewis (Q4 2:00) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — A. Henery (Q1 55:34, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — A. Henery (Q3 19:08, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — G. Gano (Q4 13:27, 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?
R. Grossman (Washington Commanders), 45.8% completion, -10.7% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -9.34 total passing EPA. M. Vick (Philadelphia Eagles), 55.8% completion, +3.0% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +6.58 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles?
M. Vick (Philadelphia Eagles) led the game in total EPA with +6.58 on passing plays. across 43 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.32 EPA): (12:12) 7-M.Vick pass deep left to 10-D.Jackson for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -14.4%.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 5-10 Now 5-11 L
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 7-8 Now 8-8 W
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