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NFL · Week 1 · September 8, 2019 · 12 min read

Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 2019 Week 1 Recap

Eagles defeat Commanders 32–27 in Week 1

Case Keenum led Fantasy Impact as Eagles prevailed in a 27–32 Week 1 finish.

Washington Commanders 27 0–1
Final 27–32
Philadelphia Eagles 32 1–0 Winner
Winner
Philadelphia Eagles
Final score
27–32
Halftime
Washington Commanders 20–7 Philadelphia Eagles
Top passer
Case Keenum
FantasyHQ MVP
Case Keenum
Game date
September 8, 2019

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • Case Keenum
    Case Keenum 30/47 · 370 YDS · 3 TD +21.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Terry McLaurin
    Terry McLaurin 5 REC · 125 YDS · 1 TD +10.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Trey Quinn
    Trey Quinn 4 REC · 33 YDS · 1 TD +4.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • Carson Wentz
    Carson Wentz 28/40 · 313 YDS · 3 TD +17.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Drake Jackson
    Drake Jackson 8 REC · 154 YDS · 2 TD +15.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Zach Ertz
    Zach Ertz 5 REC · 54 YDS +4.0 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Philadelphia Eagles
Final score
Philadelphia Eagles 32–27 Washington Commanders
Halftime
Washington Commanders 20–7 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Case Keenum
Top passer
Case Keenum
Biggest EPA play
(10:07) 8-C.Keenum pass deep middle to 17-T.McLaurin for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2019-09-08

Game summary

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 32–27 on 2019-09-08, overcoming Washington Commanders's 20–7 halftime lead. Case Keenum posted a game-high +21.35 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 18 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Washington Commanders101007027
Philadelphia Eagles071411032

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

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 11:08TD
    VDV. Davis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 48
    Score
    6-0

    (11:08) 8-C.Keenum pass short right to 85-V.Davis for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. WAS-85-V.Davis was injured during the play.

  2. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 10:54XP
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 15
    Score
    7-0

    3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.

  3. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 2:51FG
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 23
    Score
    10-0

    (2:51) 3-D.Hopkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.

  4. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 10:07TD
    Terry McLaurin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 69
    Score
    16-0

    (10:07) 8-C.Keenum pass deep middle to 17-T.McLaurin for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 9:57XP
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 15
    Score
    17-0

    3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.

  6. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 4:27TD
    Drake Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 51
    Score
    17-6

    (4:27) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep middle to 10-D.Jackson for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 4:19XP
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    17-7

    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.

  8. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 0:04FG
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 30
    Score
    20-7

    (:04) 3-D.Hopkins 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.

  9. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 7:54TD
    AJA. Jeffery

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 5
    Score
    20-13

    (7:54) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 17-A.Jeffery for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 7:50XP
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    20-14

    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.

  11. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 5:15TD
    Drake Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 53
    Score
    20-20

    (5:15) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep right to 10-D.Jackson for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 5:07XP
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    20-21

    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.

  13. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 15:00TD
    AJA. Jeffery

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    20-27

    (15:00) 17-A.Jeffery right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 14:55Safety
    DSD. Sproles

    Points+2

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    20-29

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 43-D.Sproles rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  15. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 3:12FG
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 4
    Score
    20-32

    (3:12) 4-J.Elliott 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.

  16. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 0:12TD
    Trey Quinn

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 4
    Score
    26-32

    (:12) (Shotgun) 8-C.Keenum pass short right to 18-T.Quinn for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  17. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 0:06XP
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 15
    Score
    27-32

    3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Case KeenumCase Keenum · Washington Commanders · Passing · +21.35 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
  2. 2Carson WentzCarson Wentz · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +17.39 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
  3. 3Drake JacksonDrake Jackson · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +15.25 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.69 EPA/play
  4. 4Terry McLaurinTerry McLaurin · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +10.40 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
  5. 5Zach ErtzZach Ertz · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.04 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
  6. 6Trey QuinnTrey Quinn · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.98 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
  7. 7A. Jeffery · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.69 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  8. 8Kelvin HarmonKelvin Harmon · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.20 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Case Keenum

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Case Keenum — WAS · Passing

Case Keenum posted the highest total EPA (+21.35) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 47 counted snaps, they averaged +0.45 EPA per play.

Case Keenum's top snap (+6.51 EPA): (10:07) 8-C.Keenum pass deep middle to 17-T.McLaurin for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Case Keenum led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Case KeenumCase Keenum (Washington Commanders) · 47 dropbacks · 63.8% completion · +3.7% CPOE · +0.45 EPA/play · +21.35 total EPA
  • Carson WentzCarson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) · 40 dropbacks · 70.0% completion · +6.8% CPOE · +0.43 EPA/play · +17.39 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatWashington CommandersPhiladelphia Eagles
Offensive EPA/play+0.138+0.180
Offensive success rate42.9%43.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.454+0.435
Rush EPA/play-0.542-0.097
Defensive EPA/play-0.180-0.138
Defensive success rate56.2%57.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Washington Commanders +0.14, Philadelphia Eagles +0.18) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Washington Commanders: +0.14 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Philadelphia Eagles: +0.18 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Philadelphia Eagles: 10 drives, +16.03 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Washington Commanders: 10 drives, +11.56 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Washington Commanders — V. Davis (Case Keenum pass) (Q1 11:08)
  • Terry McLaurinWashington Commanders — Terry McLaurin (Case Keenum pass) (Q2 10:07)
  • Drake JacksonPhiladelphia Eagles — Drake Jackson (Carson Wentz pass) (Q2 4:27)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — A. Jeffery (Carson Wentz pass) (Q3 7:54)
  • Drake JacksonPhiladelphia Eagles — Drake Jackson (Carson Wentz pass) (Q3 5:15)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — A. Jeffery (Q4 15:00)
  • Trey QuinnWashington Commanders — Trey Quinn (Case Keenum pass) (Q4 0:12)

Field goals

  • Dustin HopkinsWashington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q1 2:51)
  • Dustin HopkinsWashington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q2 0:04)
  • Jordan ElliottPhiladelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q4 3:12)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 48 (Q1 11:08) — (11:08) 8-C.Keenum pass short right to 85-V.Davis for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. WAS-85-V.Davis was injured during the play.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q1 10:54) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 23 (Q1 2:51) — (2:51) 3-D.Hopkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 69 (Q2 10:07) — (10:07) 8-C.Keenum pass deep middle to 17-T.McLaurin for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 9:57) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 51 (Q2 4:27) — (4:27) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep middle to 10-D.Jackson for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 4:19) — 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 30 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 3-D.Hopkins 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 14–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 5 (Q3 7:54) — (7:54) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 17-A.Jeffery for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 7:50) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 53 (Q3 5:15) — (5:15) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep right to 10-D.Jackson for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 5:07) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston..

The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 11–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 17-A.Jeffery right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles registered a safety from the WAS 2 (Q4 14:55) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 43-D.Sproles rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 4 (Q4 3:12) — (3:12) 4-J.Elliott 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 4 (Q4 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 8-C.Keenum pass short right to 18-T.Quinn for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q4 0:06) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 5:15) — (5:15) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep right to 10-D.Jackson for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +25.4% · EPA +5.54]
  • Washington Commanders (Q1 11:08) — (11:08) 8-C.Keenum pass short right to 85-V.Davis for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. WAS-85-V.Davis was injured during the play. [WPA +16.4% · EPA +5.11]
  • Washington Commanders (Q2 10:07) — (10:07) 8-C.Keenum pass deep middle to 17-T.McLaurin for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.4% · EPA +6.51]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 3:15) — (3:15) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep right to 10-D.Jackson ran ob at PHI 49 for 19 yards. [WPA +9.6% · EPA +2.53]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 4:27) — (4:27) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep middle to 10-D.Jackson for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.3% · EPA +5.88]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Washington Commanders (Q2 10:07) — (10:07) 8-C.Keenum pass deep middle to 17-T.McLaurin for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.4% · EPA +6.51]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 4:27) — (4:27) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep middle to 10-D.Jackson for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.3% · EPA +5.88]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 5:15) — (5:15) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep right to 10-D.Jackson for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +25.4% · EPA +5.54]
  • Washington Commanders (Q1 11:08) — (11:08) 8-C.Keenum pass short right to 85-V.Davis for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. WAS-85-V.Davis was injured during the play. [WPA +16.4% · EPA +5.11]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 11:08 · PHI 48 · Score 6-0
    (11:08) 8-C.Keenum pass short right to 85-V.Davis for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. WAS-85-V.Davis was injured during the play.
  2. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 10:54 · PHI 15 · Score 7-0
    3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
  3. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 2:51 · PHI 23 · Score 10-0
    (2:51) 3-D.Hopkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
  4. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 10:07 · PHI 69 · Score 16-0
    (10:07) 8-C.Keenum pass deep middle to 17-T.McLaurin for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 9:57 · PHI 15 · Score 17-0
    3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
  6. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 4:27 · WAS 51 · Score 17-6
    (4:27) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep middle to 10-D.Jackson for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 4:19 · WAS 15 · Score 17-7
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
  8. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · PHI 30 · Score 20-7
    (:04) 3-D.Hopkins 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
  9. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 7:54 · WAS 5 · Score 20-13
    (7:54) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 17-A.Jeffery for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 7:50 · WAS 15 · Score 20-14
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
  11. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 5:15 · WAS 53 · Score 20-20
    (5:15) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep right to 10-D.Jackson for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 5:07 · WAS 15 · Score 20-21
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
  13. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · WAS 2 · Score 20-27
    (15:00) 17-A.Jeffery right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Philadelphia Eagles Safety (+2) — Q4 14:55 · WAS 2 · Score 20-29
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 43-D.Sproles rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  15. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 3:12 · WAS 4 · Score 20-32
    (3:12) 4-J.Elliott 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
  16. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 0:12 · PHI 4 · Score 26-32
    (:12) (Shotgun) 8-C.Keenum pass short right to 18-T.Quinn for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  17. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 0:06 · PHI 15 · Score 27-32
    3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Case Keenum (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Case Keenum (WAS) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2019-09-08?

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 32-27 in Week 1, 2019.

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

Q1: Washington Commanders 10, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q2: Washington Commanders 10, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q3: Washington Commanders 0, Philadelphia Eagles 14; Q4: Washington Commanders 7, Philadelphia Eagles 11; Final: Washington Commanders 27, Philadelphia Eagles 32.

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

Washington Commanders touchdown — V. Davis (C. Keenum pass) (Q1 11:08) Washington Commanders touchdown — T. McLaurin (C. Keenum pass) (Q2 10:07) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Jackson (C. Wentz pass) (Q2 4:27) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — A. Jeffery (C. Wentz pass) (Q3 7:54) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Jackson (C. Wentz pass) (Q3 5:15) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — A. Jeffery (Q4 15:00) Washington Commanders touchdown — T. Quinn (C. Keenum pass) (Q4 0:12) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q1 2:51, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q4 3:12, 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?

Case Keenum (Washington Commanders), 63.8% completion, +3.7% CPOE, +0.45 EPA per dropback, +21.35 total passing EPA. Carson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles), 70.0% completion, +6.8% CPOE, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +17.39 total passing EPA.

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

Case Keenum (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.35 total EPA on Passing plays. across 47 snaps. Their top snap (+6.51 EPA): (10:07) 8-C.Keenum pass deep middle to 17-T.McLaurin for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. Philadelphia Eagles won 32-27 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Now 0-1 L

Philadelphia Eagles

Now 1-0 W