Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 2018 Week 13 Recap

Game story

In Week 13 of the 2018 NFL season on 2018-12-03, the Philadelphia Eagles took care of business against the Washington Commanders, pulling away with a 28–13 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 23 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

C. Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) paced the passing game, with +13.90 total EPA, and +5.9% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, C. Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.90 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-22.8% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Philadelphia Eagles changed the game: (8:34) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left intended for 17-A.Jeffery INTERCEPTED by 24-J.Norman at WAS -2. 24-J.Norman to WAS 38 for 40 yards (62-J.Kelce; 33-J.Adams).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 C. Wentz · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +13.90 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
2. 2 G. Tate · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +10.70 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
3. 3 Z. Ertz · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.22 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
4. 4 C. Clement · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.18 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
5. 5 A. Peterson · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +4.00 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
6. 6 M. Floyd · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.00 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
7. 7 C. McCoy · Washington Commanders · Passing · +0.84 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
8. 8 J. Crowder · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +0.72 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Philadelphia Eagles — G. Tate (C. Wentz pass) (Q1 52:40)
• Washington Commanders — A. Peterson (Q2 39:36)
• Philadelphia Eagles — D. Sproles (Q2 31:54)
• Philadelphia Eagles — J. Matthews (C. Wentz pass) (Q4 14:15)

Field goals

• Washington Commanders — D. Hopkins (Q2 43:49)
• Washington Commanders — D. Hopkins (Q2 30:19)
• Washington Commanders — D. Hopkins (Q2 30:15)
• Philadelphia Eagles — J. Elliott (Q4 11:45)
• Philadelphia Eagles — J. Elliott (Q4 4:52)

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 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 6 (Q1 52:40) — (7:40) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 19-G.Tate for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 52:31) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 16–7. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 26 (Q2 43:49) — (13:49) 3-D.Hopkins 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 90 (Q2 39:36) — (9:36) 26-A.Peterson up the middle for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 39:23) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 14 (Q2 31:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 43-D.Sproles left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 31:46) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 29 (Q2 30:19) — (:19) 3-D.Hopkins 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the WAS 35 (Q2 30:15) — 3-D.Hopkins kicks 65 yards from WAS 35 to end zone, Touchback..

The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 14–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 4 (Q4 14:15) — (14:15) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left to 80-J.Matthews for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles registered a safety from the WAS 2 (Q4 14:10) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-C.Wentz pass to 19-G.Tate is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 28 (Q4 11:45) — (11:45) 4-J.Elliott 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 26 (Q4 4:52) — (4:52) 4-J.Elliott 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 23:34) — (8:34) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left intended for 17-A.Jeffery INTERCEPTED by 24-J.Norman at WAS -2. 24-J.Norman to WAS 38 for 40 yards (62-J.Kelce; 33-J.Adams). [WPA -22.8% · EPA -7.63]
• Washington Commanders (Q2 39:36) — (9:36) 26-A.Peterson up the middle for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +21.5% · EPA +6.99]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 34:08) — (4:08) 33-J.Adams up the middle to WAS 3 for -2 yards (53-Z.Brown). [WPA -13.4% · EPA -4.36]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 24:26) — (9:26) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 19-G.Tate to WAS 5 for 32 yards (20-H.Clinton-Dix). [WPA +11.1% · EPA +3.57]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 37:48) — (7:48) 11-C.Wentz pass deep right to 13-N.Agholor pushed ob at WAS 22 for 39 yards (36-D.Swearinger). [WPA +10.1% · EPA +2.43]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 23:34) — (8:34) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left intended for 17-A.Jeffery INTERCEPTED by 24-J.Norman at WAS -2. 24-J.Norman to WAS 38 for 40 yards (62-J.Kelce; 33-J.Adams). [WPA -22.8% · EPA -7.63]
• Washington Commanders (Q2 39:36) — (9:36) 26-A.Peterson up the middle for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +21.5% · EPA +6.99]
• Washington Commanders (Q4 12:47) — (12:47) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right intended for 13-M.Harris INTERCEPTED by 47-N.Gerry at WAS 43. 47-N.Gerry to WAS 35 for 8 yards (6-M.Sanchez). [WPA -8.4% · EPA -4.81]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 34:08) — (4:08) 33-J.Adams up the middle to WAS 3 for -2 yards (53-Z.Brown). [WPA -13.4% · EPA -4.36]

Quarterback report card

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

• C.Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) · 42 dropbacks · 64.3% completion · +5.9% CPOE · +0.33 EPA/play · +13.90 total EPA
• M.Sanchez (Washington Commanders) · 24 dropbacks · 54.2% completion · -3.1% CPOE · -0.29 EPA/play · -7.01 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Philadelphia Eagles held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Philadelphia Eagles: 11 drives, +9.80 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
• Washington Commanders: 10 drives, -6.22 total EPA, 3 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.
• C. Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• C. Wentz (PHI) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
• M. Sanchez (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.

1. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 52:40 · WAS 6 · Score 0-6
   (7:40) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 19-G.Tate for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 52:31 · WAS 15 · Score 0-7
   4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
3. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 43:49 · PHI 26 · Score 3-7
   (13:49) 3-D.Hopkins 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
4. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 39:36 · PHI 90 · Score 9-7
   (9:36) 26-A.Peterson up the middle for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 39:23 · PHI 15 · Score 10-7
   3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
6. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 31:54 · WAS 14 · Score 10-13
   (1:54) (Shotgun) 43-D.Sproles left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 31:46 · WAS 15 · Score 10-14
   4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
8. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 30:19 · PHI 29 · Score 13-14
   (:19) 3-D.Hopkins 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
9. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 30:15 · WAS 35 · Score 13-14
   3-D.Hopkins kicks 65 yards from WAS 35 to end zone, Touchback.
10. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 14:15 · WAS 4 · Score 13-20
    (14:15) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left to 80-J.Matthews for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Philadelphia Eagles Safety (+2) — Q4 14:10 · WAS 2 · Score 13-22
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-C.Wentz pass to 19-G.Tate is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
12. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 11:45 · WAS 28 · Score 13-25
    (11:45) 4-J.Elliott 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
13. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 4:52 · WAS 26 · Score 13-28
    (4:52) 4-J.Elliott 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.