Commanders 10–15 Lions: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 2, 2000

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions?

B. Johnson (Washington Commanders), 62.2% completion, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -7.58 total passing EPA. C. Batch (Detroit Lions), 47.1% completion, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -8.40 total passing EPA.

Quick answer

Winner: Detroit Lions
Final score: Detroit Lions 15–10 Washington Commanders
Halftime: Washington Commanders 7–6 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: S. Irvin
Top passer: Buddy Johnson
Biggest EPA play: (15:00) B.Johnson pass intended for L.Centers INTERCEPTED by K.Pritchett at DET 21. K.Prit…
Game date: 2000-09-10

Game summary

The Detroit Lions beat the Washington Commanders 15–10 on 2000-09-10, overcoming Washington Commanders's 7–6 halftime lead. S. Irvin posted a game-high +2.93 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Washington Commanders	0	7	3	0	0	10
Detroit Lions	3	3	3	6	0	15

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders

+3WAS 44

+3WAS 2

+3WAS 36

+3WAS 18

+3WAS 17

DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DETDetroit Lions
Q1 9:37FG
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 44
Score
0-3
Timeout #1 by DET at 09:37.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 14:44FG
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
0-6
(14:44) J.Hanson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 13:03TD
Points+6
Yard line
DET 5
Score
6-6
(13:03) B.Johnson pass to S.Alexander for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 4:30XP
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
7-6
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 10:07FG
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 36
Score
7-9
(10:07) J.Hanson 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 2:32FG
Points+3
Yard line
DET 9
Score
10-9
(2:32) B.Conway 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 15:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 18
Score
10-12
(15:00) J.Hanson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 11:13FG
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 17
Score
10-15
(11:13) J.Hanson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1S. Irvin · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
2S. Alexander · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
3Buddy Johnson · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +2.75 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
4Shaquan Davis · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.22 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
5M. Westbrook · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.19 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
6A. Murrell · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +0.33 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
7C. Batch · Detroit Lions · Rushing · -0.14 total EPA · 2 snaps · -0.07 EPA/play
8S. Irvin · Detroit Lions · Rushing · -0.62 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.62 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

S. Irvin — DET · Receiving

S. Irvin posted the highest total EPA (+2.93) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +1.46 EPA per play.

S. Irvin's top snap (+2.55 EPA): (14:50) C.Batch pass to S.Irvin to DET 35 for 17 yards (S.Shade).

Biggest single play (-10.10 EPA): Another player — (15:00) B.Johnson pass intended for L.Centers INTERCEPTED by K.Pritchett at DET 21. K.Pritchett to WAS 1 for 78 yards (T.Johnson).

Quarterback report card

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

Buddy Johnson (Washington Commanders) · 37 dropbacks · 62.2% completion · -0.20 EPA/play · -7.58 total EPA
C. Batch (Detroit Lions) · 34 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · -0.25 EPA/play · -8.40 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Washington Commanders	Detroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play	-0.082	-0.074
Offensive success rate	50.6%	37.0%
Pass EPA/play	-0.126	-0.247
Rush EPA/play	-0.194	-0.236
Defensive EPA/play	+0.074	+0.082
Defensive success rate	63.0%	49.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Washington Commanders -0.08, Detroit Lions -0.07) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Washington Commanders: -0.08 EPA/play (32nd percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
Detroit Lions: -0.07 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)

Detroit Lions: 10 drives, -5.97 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 10 drives, -6.48 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q2 13:03)

Field goals

Detroit Lions — unlisted player (Q1 9:37)
Detroit Lions — unlisted player (Q2 14:44)
Detroit Lions — unlisted player (Q3 10:07)
Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q3 2:32)
Detroit Lions — unlisted player (Q4 15:00)
Detroit Lions — unlisted player (Q4 11:13)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 3–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the WAS 44 (Q1 9:37) — Timeout #1 by DET at 09:37..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the WAS 2 (Q2 14:44) — (14:44) J.Hanson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DET 5 (Q2 13:03) — (13:03) B.Johnson pass to S.Alexander for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 4:30) — B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the WAS 36 (Q3 10:07) — (10:07) J.Hanson 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DET 9 (Q3 2:32) — (2:32) B.Conway 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt..

The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 6–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the WAS 18 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) J.Hanson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the WAS 17 (Q4 11:13) — (11:13) J.Hanson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Detroit Lions (Q1 15:00) — B.Conway kicks 68 yards from WAS 30 to DET 2. D.Howard to DET 19 for 17 yards (M.Sellers). [WPA +54.2% · EPA -0.07]
Washington Commanders (Q4 0:56) — (:56) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass intended for A.Connell INTERCEPTED by T.Fair at DET 20. T.Fair to DET 20 for no gain (A.Connell). [WPA -30.2% · EPA -3.14]
Washington Commanders (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) B.Johnson pass intended for L.Centers INTERCEPTED by K.Pritchett at DET 21. K.Pritchett to WAS 1 for 78 yards (T.Johnson). [WPA -27.9% · EPA -10.10]
Washington Commanders (Q4 11:24) — (11:24) B.Johnson pass intended for S.Alexander INTERCEPTED by K.Schulz at DET 12. K.Schulz to DET 18 for 6 yards (S.Alexander). [WPA -17.5% · EPA -2.99]
Detroit Lions (Q2 0:57) — (:57) C.Batch pass intended for H.Moore INTERCEPTED by C.Bailey at WAS 6. C.Bailey to WAS 6 for no gain (H.Moore). The pass went through the hands of Detroits Herman Moore. [WPA -15.8% · EPA -2.94]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Washington Commanders (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) B.Johnson pass intended for L.Centers INTERCEPTED by K.Pritchett at DET 21. K.Pritchett to WAS 1 for 78 yards (T.Johnson). [WPA -27.9% · EPA -10.10]
Detroit Lions (Q1 9:37) — (9:37) C.Batch sacked at WAS 31 for -5 yards (M.Coleman). [WPA -8.1% · EPA -3.95]
Washington Commanders (Q4 0:56) — (:56) (Shotgun) B.Johnson pass intended for A.Connell INTERCEPTED by T.Fair at DET 20. T.Fair to DET 20 for no gain (A.Connell). [WPA -30.2% · EPA -3.14]
Washington Commanders (Q4 3:21) — (3:21) B.Johnson pass intended for I.Fryar INTERCEPTED by B.Westbrook at DET 47. B.Westbrook to DET 47 for no gain (I.Fryar). [WPA -11.3% · EPA -3.10]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 9:37 · WAS 44 · Score 0-3
Timeout #1 by DET at 09:37.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 14:44 · WAS 2 · Score 0-6
(14:44) J.Hanson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 13:03 · DET 5 · Score 6-6
(13:03) B.Johnson pass to S.Alexander for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 4:30 · DET 2 · Score 7-6
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 10:07 · WAS 36 · Score 7-9
(10:07) J.Hanson 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 2:32 · DET 9 · Score 10-9
(2:32) B.Conway 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · WAS 18 · Score 10-12
(15:00) J.Hanson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 11:13 · WAS 17 · Score 10-15
(11:13) J.Hanson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.

Key takeaways

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

Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
S. Irvin (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions on 2000-09-10?

The Detroit Lions beat the Washington Commanders 15-10 in Week 2, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions?

Q1: Washington Commanders 0, Detroit Lions 3; Q2: Washington Commanders 7, Detroit Lions 3; Q3: Washington Commanders 3, Detroit Lions 3; Q4: Washington Commanders 0, Detroit Lions 6; Final: Washington Commanders 10, Detroit Lions 15.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions?

Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 13:03) Detroit Lions field goal — unlisted player (Q1 9:37, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — unlisted player (Q2 14:44, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — unlisted player (Q3 10:07, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — unlisted player (Q3 2:32, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — unlisted player (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — unlisted player (Q4 11:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions?

Buddy Johnson (Washington Commanders), 62.2% completion, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -7.58 total passing EPA. C. Batch (Detroit Lions), 47.1% completion, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -8.40 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions?

S. Irvin (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +2.93 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 2 snaps. Their top snap (+2.55 EPA): (14:50) C.Batch pass to S.Irvin to DET 35 for 17 yards (S.Shade)..

Was Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. Detroit Lions won 15-10 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

Detroit Lions

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W

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