Game story
In Week 16 of the 2015 NFL season on 2015-12-26, the Washington Commanders took care of business against the Philadelphia Eagles, pulling away with a 38–24 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. Bradford (Philadelphia Eagles) paced the passing game, with -1.29 total EPA, and +0.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, K. Cousins (Washington Commanders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +20.05 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-17.8% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Philadelphia Eagles changed the game: (3:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-S.Bradford FUMBLES (Aborted) at PHI 22, RECOVERED by WAS-23-D.Hall at PHI 17. 23-D.Hall for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Commanders | 13 | 3 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 38 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Cousins · Washington Commanders · Passing · +20.05 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 2 J. Reed · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +12.53 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 3 J. Matthews · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +9.99 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 4 P. Thomas · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.23 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 5 P. Garcon · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.63 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 6 C. Thompson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.05 EPA/play
- 7 D. Sproles · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.57 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 8 D. Murray · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +2.56 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
K. Cousins — WAS · Passing
K. Cousins posted the highest total EPA (+20.05) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Washington Commanders's efficiency. Across 50 counted snaps, they averaged +0.40 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.86 EPA) came from Philadelphia Eagles: (3:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-S.Bradford FUMBLES (Aborted) at PHI 22, RECOVERED by WAS-23-D.Hall at PHI 17. 23-D.Hall for 17 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 — R. Mathews
- Washington Commanders — J. Reed (K. Cousins pass)
- Washington Commanders — J. Reed (K. Cousins pass)
- Washington Commanders — C. Thompson (K. Cousins pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Murray
- Washington Commanders — D. Hall
- Washington Commanders — P. Garcon (K. Cousins pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — J. Matthews (S. Bradford pass)
Field goals
- Philadelphia Eagles — C. Sturgis
- Washington Commanders — D. Hopkins
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 13–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q1 57:10) — (12:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 24-R.Mathews up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 57:08) — 6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 22 (Q1 50:55); Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 12 (Q1 46:06) — (1:06) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 86-J.Reed for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q1 46:00) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 16 (Q2 36:00) — (6:00) 6-C.Sturgis 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 10 (Q2 31:46) — (1:46) 3-D.Hopkins 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 12 (Q3 22:03) — (7:03) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 25-C.Thompson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q3 21:58) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 4 (Q3 19:51) — (4:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 29-D.Murray left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 19:47) — 6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the WAS 71 (Q3 18:22); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q3 18:15) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 8–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 13 (Q4 9:00) — (9:00) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 88-P.Garcon for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders registered a safety from the PHI 2 (Q4 8:55) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-K.Cousins pass to 80-J.Crowder is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 8 (Q4 4:40) — (4:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-S.Bradford pass short right to 81-J.Matthews for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 4:34) — 6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 18:22) — (3:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-S.Bradford FUMBLES (Aborted) at PHI 22, RECOVERED by WAS-23-D.Hall at PHI 17. 23-D.Hall for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 34:15) — (4:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-S.Bradford pass short right to 86-Z.Ertz to 50 for 12 yards (26-B.Breeland). FUMBLES (26-B.Breeland), RECOVERED by WAS-38-D.Goldson at PHI 49. 38-D.Goldson to PHI 35 for
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 45:24) — (:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-S.Bradford pass deep left to 81-J.Matthews pushed ob at WAS 35 for 43 yards (41-W.Blackmon).
- Washington Commanders (Q3 23:09) — (8:09) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 39-P.Thomas ran ob at PHI 16 for 15 yards (30-E.Reynolds; 50-K.Alonso).
- Washington Commanders (Q3 24:41) — (9:41) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 88-P.Garcon to PHI 27 for 17 yards (32-E.Rowe).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 18:22) — (3:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-S.Bradford FUMBLES (Aborted) at PHI 22, RECOVERED by WAS-23-D.Hall at PHI 17. 23-D.Hall for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 34:15) — (4:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-S.Bradford pass short right to 86-Z.Ertz to 50 for 12 yards (26-B.Breeland). FUMBLES (26-B.Breeland), RECOVERED by WAS-38-D.Goldson at PHI 49. 38-D.Goldson to PHI 35 for
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 45:24) — (:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-S.Bradford pass deep left to 81-J.Matthews pushed ob at WAS 35 for 43 yards (41-W.Blackmon).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 9:00) — (9:00) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 88-P.Garcon for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
S.Bradford led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S.Bradford (Philadelphia Eagles) · 66 dropbacks · 56.1% completion · +0.2% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -1.29 total EPA
- K.Cousins (Washington Commanders) · 50 dropbacks · 62.0% completion · +7.8% CPOE · +0.40 EPA/play · +20.05 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | Philadelphia Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.127 | -0.056 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.7% | 43.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.401 | -0.020 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.232 | -0.529 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.056 | -0.127 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.2% | 58.3% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs -0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Philadelphia Eagles: 14 drives, -5.93 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 15 drives, +12.16 total EPA, 5 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.
- K. Cousins (Washington Commanders) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- K. Cousins (WAS) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 57:10 · WAS 1 · Score 0-6
(12:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 24-R.Mathews up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 57:08 · WAS 15 · Score 0-7
6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 50:55 · PHI 22 · Score 6-7
(5:55) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 86-J.Reed for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PHI-27-M.Jenkins, Unnecessary Roughness, offsetting. Penalty on WAS-88-P.Ga - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 46:06 · PHI 12 · Score 12-7
(1:06) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 86-J.Reed for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 46:00 · PHI 15 · Score 13-7
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 36:00 · WAS 16 · Score 13-10
(6:00) 6-C.Sturgis 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 31:46 · PHI 10 · Score 16-10
(1:46) 3-D.Hopkins 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 22:03 · PHI 12 · Score 22-10
(7:03) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 25-C.Thompson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 21:58 · PHI 15 · Score 23-10
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 19:51 · WAS 4 · Score 23-16
(4:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 29-D.Murray left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 19:47 · WAS 15 · Score 23-17
6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 18:22 · WAS 71 · Score 29-17
(3:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-S.Bradford FUMBLES (Aborted) at PHI 22, RECOVERED by WAS-23-D.Hall at PHI 17. 23-D.Hall for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 18:15 · PHI 15 · Score 30-17
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 9:00 · PHI 13 · Score 36-17
(9:00) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 88-P.Garcon for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders Safety (+2) — Q4 8:55 · PHI 2 · Score 38-17
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-K.Cousins pass to 80-J.Crowder is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 4:40 · WAS 8 · Score 38-23
(4:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-S.Bradford pass short right to 81-J.Matthews for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 4:34 · WAS 15 · Score 38-24
6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles?
The Washington Commanders beat the Philadelphia Eagles 38-24 in Week 16, 2015 on 2015-12-26.
What was the final score of Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles?
The final score was Washington Commanders 38, Philadelphia Eagles 24 (WAS 38-24 PHI) in Week 16, 2015 on 2015-12-26.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Q1: Washington Commanders 13, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q2: Washington Commanders 3, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Q3: Washington Commanders 14, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q4: Washington Commanders 8, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Final: Washington Commanders 38, Philadelphia Eagles 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — R. Mathews (Q1 57:10) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Reed (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 50:55) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Reed (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 46:06) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Thompson (K. Cousins pass) (Q3 22:03) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Murray (Q3 19:51) Washington Commanders touchdown — D. Hall (Q3 18:22) Washington Commanders touchdown — P. Garcon (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 9:00) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Matthews (S. Bradford pass) (Q4 4:40) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — C. Sturgis (Q2 36:00, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 31:46, 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?
S. Bradford (Philadelphia Eagles), 56.1% completion, +0.2% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -1.29 total passing EPA. K. Cousins (Washington Commanders), 62.0% completion, +7.8% CPOE, +0.40 EPA per dropback, +20.05 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles?
K. Cousins (Washington Commanders) led the game in total EPA with +20.05 on passing plays. across 50 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.86 EPA): (3:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-S.Bradford FUMBLES (Aborted) at PHI 22, RECOVERED by WAS-23-D.Hall at PHI 17. 23-D.Hall for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -17.8%.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 7-7 Now 8-7 W
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 6-8 Now 6-9 L
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