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NFL · Week 10 · November 5, 2000 · 12 min read

Washington Commanders vs. Arizona Cardinals: 2000 Week 10 Recap

Cardinals defeat Commanders 16–15 in Week 10

Jacolby George led Fantasy Impact as Cardinals prevailed in a 15–16 Week 10 finish.

Washington Commanders 15 6–4
Final 15–16
Arizona Cardinals 16 3–6 Winner
Winner
Arizona Cardinals
Final score
15–16
Halftime
Washington Commanders 12–10 Arizona Cardinals
Top passer
Jacolby George
FantasyHQ MVP
Jacolby George
Game date
November 5, 2000

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • Jacolby George 20/42 · 258 YDS +7.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Jamari Thrash
    Jamari Thrash 6 REC · 102 YDS +7.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Shaquan Davis
    Shaquan Davis 2 REC · 62 YDS +4.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Cardinals

  • M.Jenkins 1 REC · 34 YDS +3.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Denzel Boston 3 REC · 57 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Jack Plummer
    Jack Plummer 12/24 · 133 YDS +1.3 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Arizona Cardinals
Final score
Arizona Cardinals 16–15 Washington Commanders
Halftime
Washington Commanders 12–10 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Jacolby George
Top passer
Jacolby George
Biggest EPA play
(10:56) S.Davis right guard to ARI 1 for no gain (M.Maddox). FUMBLES (M.Maddox), RECOVERED…
Game date
2000-11-05

Game summary

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Washington Commanders 16–15 on 2000-11-05, overcoming Washington Commanders's 12–10 halftime lead. Jacolby George posted a game-high +7.85 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3T
Washington Commanders3930015
Arizona Cardinals10060016

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders
ARIArizona Cardinals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q1 10:56TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 1
    Score
    0-6

    (10:56) S.Davis right guard to ARI 1 for no gain (M.Maddox). FUMBLES (M.Maddox), RECOVERED by ARI-A.Williams at ARI -4. A.Williams for 104 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q1 10:38XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    0-7

    C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.

  3. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q1 7:28FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 12
    Score
    0-10

    (7:28) C.Blanchard 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.

  4. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 3:26FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ARI 18
    Score
    3-10

    (3:26) K.Heppner 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.

  5. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 8:47TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 1
    Score
    9-10

    (8:47) S.Davis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 1:56FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ARI 10
    Score
    12-10

    (1:56) K.Heppner 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.

  7. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q3 13:51TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 7
    Score
    12-16

    (13:51) M.Pittman left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 5:03FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ARI 11
    Score
    15-16

    (5:03) K.Heppner 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Jacolby George · Washington Commanders · Passing · +7.85 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
  2. 2Jamari ThrashJamari Thrash · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +7.85 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
  3. 3Shaquan DavisShaquan Davis · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.23 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
  4. 4M. Jenkins · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.34 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.34 EPA/play
  5. 5Denzel Boston · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.07 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
  6. 6S. Alexander · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.90 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  7. 7I. Fryar · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
  8. 8Jack PlummerJack Plummer · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +1.30 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.05 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

Jacolby George — WAS · Passing

Jacolby George posted the highest total EPA (+7.85) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.19 EPA per play.

Jacolby George's top snap (-4.88 EPA): (9:52) J.George pass INTERCEPTED by A.Williams (R.McKinnon) at WAS 45. A.Williams to WAS 19 for 26 yards (A.Connell).

Biggest single play (-12.79 EPA): Another player — (10:56) S.Davis right guard to ARI 1 for no gain (M.Maddox). FUMBLES (M.Maddox), RECOVERED by ARI-A.Williams at ARI -4. A.Williams for 104 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

  • Jacolby George (Washington Commanders) · 42 dropbacks · 47.6% completion · +0.19 EPA/play · +7.85 total EPA
  • Jack PlummerJack Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) · 24 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.30 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatWashington CommandersArizona Cardinals
Offensive EPA/play-0.035-0.077
Offensive success rate44.0%41.1%
Pass EPA/play+0.187+0.014
Rush EPA/play-0.261-0.479
Defensive EPA/play+0.077+0.035
Defensive success rate58.9%56.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Washington Commanders -0.04, Arizona Cardinals -0.08) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Washington Commanders: -0.04 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Arizona Cardinals: -0.08 EPA/play (32nd percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Arizona Cardinals: 10 drives, -5.63 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Washington Commanders: 10 drives, -3.54 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player (Q1 10:56)
  • Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q2 8:47)
  • Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player (Q3 13:51)

Field goals

  • Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player (Q1 7:28)
  • Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q1 3:26)
  • Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q2 1:56)
  • Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q3 5:03)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 10–3. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q1 10:56); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 10:38) — C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the WAS 12 (Q1 7:28) — (7:28) C.Blanchard 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the ARI 18 (Q1 3:26) — (3:26) K.Heppner 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 9–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q2 8:47) — (8:47) S.Davis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the ARI 10 (Q2 1:56) — (1:56) K.Heppner 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt..

The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 6–3. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the WAS 7 (Q3 13:51) — (13:51) M.Pittman left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the ARI 11 (Q3 5:03) — (5:03) K.Heppner 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Washington Commanders (Q1 15:00) — C.Blanchard kicks 59 yards from ARI 30 to WAS 11. J.Thrash to WAS 32 for 21 yards (M.Jenkins). [WPA +43.9% · EPA +0.91]
  • Washington Commanders (Q1 10:56) — (10:56) S.Davis right guard to ARI 1 for no gain (M.Maddox). FUMBLES (M.Maddox), RECOVERED by ARI-A.Williams at ARI -4. A.Williams for 104 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -36.3% · EPA -12.79]
  • Washington Commanders (Q4 5:10) — (5:10) K.Heppner 33 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt. [WPA -25.3% · EPA -3.11]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q4 10:15) — (10:15) J.Plummer pass intended for F.Sanders INTERCEPTED by D.Sanders at WAS 15. D.Sanders pushed ob at WAS 47 for 32 yards (J.Plummer). [WPA -23.1% · EPA -5.26]
  • Washington Commanders (Q4 1:24) — (1:24) (Shotgun) J.George pass incomplete to A.Connell (R.Fredrickson). [WPA -21.6% · EPA -1.74]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Washington Commanders (Q1 10:56) — (10:56) S.Davis right guard to ARI 1 for no gain (M.Maddox). FUMBLES (M.Maddox), RECOVERED by ARI-A.Williams at ARI -4. A.Williams for 104 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -36.3% · EPA -12.79]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q4 10:15) — (10:15) J.Plummer pass intended for F.Sanders INTERCEPTED by D.Sanders at WAS 15. D.Sanders pushed ob at WAS 47 for 32 yards (J.Plummer). [WPA -23.1% · EPA -5.26]
  • Washington Commanders (Q1 9:52) — (9:52) J.George pass INTERCEPTED by A.Williams (R.McKinnon) at WAS 45. A.Williams to WAS 19 for 26 yards (A.Connell). [WPA -10.2% · EPA -4.88]
  • Washington Commanders (Q1 12:19) — (12:19) J.George pass to J.Thrash to ARI 4 for 43 yards (J.Lucas). [WPA +15.1% · EPA +4.48]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 10:56 · ARI 1 · Score 0-6
    (10:56) S.Davis right guard to ARI 1 for no gain (M.Maddox). FUMBLES (M.Maddox), RECOVERED by ARI-A.Williams at ARI -4. A.Williams for 104 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 10:38 · WAS 2 · Score 0-7
    C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
  3. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 7:28 · WAS 12 · Score 0-10
    (7:28) C.Blanchard 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
  4. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 3:26 · ARI 18 · Score 3-10
    (3:26) K.Heppner 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
  5. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 8:47 · ARI 1 · Score 9-10
    (8:47) S.Davis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 1:56 · ARI 10 · Score 12-10
    (1:56) K.Heppner 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
  7. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 13:51 · WAS 7 · Score 12-16
    (13:51) M.Pittman left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 5:03 · ARI 11 · Score 15-16
    (5:03) K.Heppner 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.

Key takeaways

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

  • Arizona Cardinals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Jacolby George (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Arizona Cardinals on 2000-11-05?

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Washington Commanders 16-15 in Week 10, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Arizona Cardinals?

Q1: Washington Commanders 3, Arizona Cardinals 10; Q2: Washington Commanders 9, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q3: Washington Commanders 3, Arizona Cardinals 6; Final: Washington Commanders 15, Arizona Cardinals 16.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Arizona Cardinals?

Arizona Cardinals touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 10:56) Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 8:47) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 13:51) Arizona Cardinals field goal — unlisted player (Q1 7:28, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — unlisted player (Q1 3:26, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — unlisted player (Q2 1:56, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — unlisted player (Q3 5:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Arizona Cardinals?

Jacolby George (Washington Commanders), 47.6% completion, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +7.85 total passing EPA. Jack Plummer (Arizona Cardinals), 50.0% completion, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.30 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Arizona Cardinals?

Jacolby George (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.85 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (-4.88 EPA): (9:52) J.George pass INTERCEPTED by A.Williams (R.McKinnon) at WAS 45. A.Williams to WAS 19 for 26 yards (A.Connell)..

Was Washington Commanders vs Arizona Cardinals a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. Arizona Cardinals won 16-15 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 6-3 Now 6-4 L

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 2-6 Now 3-6 W