Commanders 17–20 Lions: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 7, 2016

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

K. Cousins (Washington Commanders), 68.2% completion, +10.5% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +12.31 total passing EPA. M. Stafford (Detroit Lions), 51.4% completion, -4.6% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +10.33 total passing EPA.

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

K. Cousins (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.31 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (-5.54 EPA): (3:28) 79-T.Nsekhe reported in as eligible. 8-K.Cousins to DET 39 for -5 yards (99-K.Thornton). FUMBLES (99-K.Thornton), RECOVERED by DET-61-K.Hyder at DET 38. 61-K.Hyder to DET 38.

Quick answer

Winner: Detroit Lions
Final score: Detroit Lions 20–17 Washington Commanders
Halftime: Tied 3–3 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Kirk Cousins
Top passer: Kirk Cousins
Biggest EPA play: (:31) 79-T.Nsekhe reported in as eligible. 31-M.Jones up the middle to DET 2 for 5 yards (…
Game date: 2016-10-23

Game summary

The Detroit Lions beat the Washington Commanders 20–17 on 2016-10-23. Kirk Cousins posted a game-high +12.31 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Washington Commanders	3	0	14	0	0	17
Detroit Lions	3	7	10	0	0	20

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders

+3WAS 25

+3DET 20

WAS 1

+3WAS 9

DET 1

+1DET 15

DET 19

+1DET 15

DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DETDetroit Lions
Q2 9:42FG
Matt Prater
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 25
Score
0-3
(9:42) 5-M.Prater 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:04FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
DET 20
Score
3-3
(:04) 3-D.Hopkins 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 7:28TD
ZZZ. Zenner
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 1
Score
3-9
(7:28) 77-C.Lucas reported in as eligible. 34-Z.Zenner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 7:20XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
3-10
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 13:14FG
Matt Prater
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 9
Score
3-13
(13:14) 5-M.Prater 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 8:23TD
RKR. Kelley
Points+6
Yard line
DET 1
Score
9-13
(8:23) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 32-R.Kelley for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 8:20XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
10-13
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 1:13TD
Kirk Cousins
Points+6
Yard line
DET 19
Score
16-13
(1:13) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins right end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 1:05XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
17-13
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 0:22TD
ABA. Boldin
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 18
Score
17-19
(:22) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 80-A.Boldin for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 0:16XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
17-20
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Kirk Cousins · Washington Commanders · Passing · +12.31 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
2Matthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +10.33 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
3Marcus Jones · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.14 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
4Jamison Crowder · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.03 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
5V. Davis · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.69 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
6A. Boldin · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.07 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
7Cody Thompson · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +2.99 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
8J. Forsett · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.57 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.79 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

Kirk Cousins — WAS · Passing

Kirk Cousins posted the highest total EPA (+12.31) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.

Kirk Cousins's top snap (-5.54 EPA): (3:28) 79-T.Nsekhe reported in as eligible. 8-K.Cousins to DET 39 for -5 yards (99-K.Thornton). FUMBLES (99-K.Thornton), RECOVERED by DET-61-K.Hyder at DET 38. 61-K.Hyder to DET 38 for no gain (79-T.Nsekhe).

Biggest single play (-6.81 EPA): Ty Nsekhe — (:31) 79-T.Nsekhe reported in as eligible. 31-M.Jones up the middle to DET 2 for 5 yards (51-B.Copeland). FUMBLES (51-B.Copeland), RECOVERED by DET-32-T.Wilson at DET -5. Touchback.

Quarterback report card

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

Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) · 44 dropbacks · 68.2% completion · +10.5% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +12.31 total EPA
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 35 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · -4.6% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +10.33 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Washington Commanders	Detroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play	+0.015	+0.060
Offensive success rate	48.8%	43.9%
Pass EPA/play	+0.280	+0.295
Rush EPA/play	-0.183	-0.201
Defensive EPA/play	-0.060	-0.015
Defensive success rate	56.1%	51.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Washington Commanders +0.01, Detroit Lions +0.06) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Washington Commanders: +0.01 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
Detroit Lions: +0.06 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)

Detroit Lions: 8 drives, +3.99 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 9 drives, +1.28 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Detroit Lions — Z. Zenner (Q3 7:28)
Washington Commanders — R. Kelley (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q4 8:23)
Washington Commanders — Kirk Cousins (Q4 1:13)
Detroit Lions — A. Boldin (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q4 0:22)

Field goals

Detroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q2 9:42)
Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q2 0:04)
Detroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q4 13:14)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the WAS 25 (Q2 9:42) — (9:42) 5-M.Prater 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DET 20 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 3-D.Hopkins 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q3 7:28) — (7:28) 77-C.Lucas reported in as eligible. 34-Z.Zenner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 7:20) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–10. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the WAS 9 (Q4 13:14) — (13:14) 5-M.Prater 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q4 8:23) — (8:23) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 32-R.Kelley for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 8:20) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DET 19 (Q4 1:13) — (1:13) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins right end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 1:05) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the WAS 18 (Q4 0:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 80-A.Boldin for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 0:16) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Detroit Lions (Q4 0:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 80-A.Boldin for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +41.5% · EPA +3.76]
Detroit Lions (Q4 0:38) — (:38) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 12-A.Roberts to WAS 18 for 20 yards (36-S.Cravens, 39-D.Whitner). [WPA +16.9% · EPA +1.42]
Washington Commanders (Q4 1:13) — (1:13) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins right end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.0% · EPA +2.80]
Washington Commanders (Q1 0:31) — (:31) 79-T.Nsekhe reported in as eligible. 31-M.Jones up the middle to DET 2 for 5 yards (51-B.Copeland). FUMBLES (51-B.Copeland), RECOVERED by DET-32-T.Wilson at DET -5. Touchback. [WPA -15.6% · EPA -6.81]
Washington Commanders (Q2 4:56) — (4:56) 3-D.Hopkins 45 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. [WPA -14.2% · EPA -3.60]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Washington Commanders (Q1 0:31) — (:31) 79-T.Nsekhe reported in as eligible. 31-M.Jones up the middle to DET 2 for 5 yards (51-B.Copeland). FUMBLES (51-B.Copeland), RECOVERED by DET-32-T.Wilson at DET -5. Touchback. [WPA -15.6% · EPA -6.81]
Washington Commanders (Q3 3:28) — (3:28) 79-T.Nsekhe reported in as eligible. 8-K.Cousins to DET 39 for -5 yards (99-K.Thornton). FUMBLES (99-K.Thornton), RECOVERED by DET-61-K.Hyder at DET 38. 61-K.Hyder to DET 38 for no gain (79-T.N [WPA -11.5% · EPA -5.54]
Detroit Lions (Q4 0:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 80-A.Boldin for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +41.5% · EPA +3.76]
Washington Commanders (Q2 4:56) — (4:56) 3-D.Hopkins 45 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. [WPA -14.2% · EPA -3.60]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 9:42 · WAS 25 · Score 0-3
(9:42) 5-M.Prater 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · DET 20 · Score 3-3
(:04) 3-D.Hopkins 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 7:28 · WAS 1 · Score 3-9
(7:28) 77-C.Lucas reported in as eligible. 34-Z.Zenner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 7:20 · WAS 15 · Score 3-10
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 13:14 · WAS 9 · Score 3-13
(13:14) 5-M.Prater 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 8:23 · DET 1 · Score 9-13
(8:23) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 32-R.Kelley for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 8:20 · DET 15 · Score 10-13
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 1:13 · DET 19 · Score 16-13
(1:13) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins right end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 1:05 · DET 15 · Score 17-13
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 0:22 · WAS 18 · Score 17-19
(:22) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 80-A.Boldin for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 0:16 · WAS 15 · Score 17-20
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

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.
Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Kirk Cousins (WAS) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions on 2016-10-23?

The Detroit Lions beat the Washington Commanders 20-17 in Week 7, 2016.

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

Q2: Washington Commanders 3, Detroit Lions 3; Q3: Washington Commanders 0, Detroit Lions 7; Q4: Washington Commanders 14, Detroit Lions 10; Final: Washington Commanders 17, Detroit Lions 20.

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

Detroit Lions touchdown — Z. Zenner (Q3 7:28) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Kelley (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 8:23) Washington Commanders touchdown — K. Cousins (Q4 1:13) Detroit Lions touchdown — A. Boldin (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 0:22) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q2 9:42, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q4 13:14, 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?

Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders), 68.2% completion, +10.5% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +12.31 total passing EPA. Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 51.4% completion, -4.6% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +10.33 total passing EPA.

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

Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.31 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (-5.54 EPA): (3:28) 79-T.Nsekhe reported in as eligible. 8-K.Cousins to DET 39 for -5 yards (99-K.Thornton). FUMBLES (99-K.Thornton), RECOVERED by DET-61-K.Hyder at DET 38. 61-K.Hyder to DET 38.

Was Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Detroit Lions won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L

Detroit Lions

Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W

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