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NFL · Week 15 · December 17, 2023 · 12 min read

Washington Commanders vs. Los Angeles Rams: 2023 Week 15 Recap

Rams defeat Commanders 28–20 in Week 15

Jacoby Brissett led Fantasy Impact as Rams prevailed in a 20–28 Week 15 finish.

Washington Commanders 20 4–10
Final 20–28
Los Angeles Rams 28 7–7 Winner
Winner
Los Angeles Rams
Final score
20–28
Halftime
Washington Commanders 0–13 Los Angeles Rams
Top passer
Matthew Stafford
FantasyHQ MVP
Jacoby Brissett
Game date
December 17, 2023

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • Jacoby Brissett
    Jacoby Brissett 8/13 · 133 YDS · 4 TD +11.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Terry McLaurin
    Terry McLaurin 6 REC · 141 YDS · 2 TD +4.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Curtis Samuel
    Curtis Samuel 5 REC · 41 YDS · 2 TD +3.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • Cooper Kupp
    Cooper Kupp 8 REC · 111 YDS · 1 TD +10.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Dominique Robinson
    Dominique Robinson 2 REC · 44 YDS · 1 TD +5.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Matthew Stafford
    Matthew Stafford 25/38 · 251 YDS · 2 TD +4.5 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
LA
Final score
LA 28–20 Washington Commanders
Halftime
Washington Commanders 0–13 LA at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Jacoby Brissett
Top passer
Matthew Stafford
Biggest EPA play
(13:25) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass short middle intended for 17-T.McLaurin INTERCEPTED by …
Game date
2023-12-17

Game summary

The LA beat the Washington Commanders 28–20 on 2023-12-17. Jacoby Brissett posted a game-high +11.57 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Washington Commanders00713020
LA31078028

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders
LALA

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LALA
    Q1 7:42FG
    Lucas Havrisik

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 4
    Score
    0-3

    (7:42) 8-L.Havrisik 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-42-E.Evans.

  2. LALA
    Q2 2:23TD
    Kristian Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 1
    Score
    0-9

    (2:23) (Shotgun) 23-K.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. LALA
    Q2 2:19XP
    Lucas Havrisik

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    0-10

    8-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-42-E.Evans.

  4. LALA
    Q2 0:06FG
    Lucas Havrisik

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 9
    Score
    0-13

    (:06) 8-L.Havrisik 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-42-E.Evans.

  5. LALA
    Q3 14:16TD
    Cooper Kupp

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 62
    Score
    0-19

    (14:16) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 10-C.Kupp for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. LALA
    Q3 14:07XP
    Lucas Havrisik

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    0-20

    8-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-42-E.Evans.

  7. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 6:30TD
    Curtis Samuel

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 19
    Score
    6-20

    (6:30) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass deep left to 4-C.Samuel for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 6:25XP
    Joey Slye

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 15
    Score
    7-20

    6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.

  9. LALA
    Q4 13:31TD
    Dominique Robinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 23
    Score
    7-26

    (13:31) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 15-D.Robinson for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. LALA
    Q4 13:25Safety
    Kristian Williams

    Points+2

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    7-28

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 23-K.Williams rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  11. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 7:24TD
    Terry McLaurin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 29
    Score
    13-28

    (7:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-J.Brissett pass deep right to 17-T.McLaurin for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 7:17XP
    Joey Slye

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 15
    Score
    14-28

    6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.

  13. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 1:50TD
    Curtis Samuel

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 3
    Score
    20-28

    (1:50) (Shotgun) 12-J.Brissett pass short middle to 4-C.Samuel for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Jacoby BrissettJacoby Brissett · Washington Commanders · Passing · +11.57 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
  2. 2Cooper KuppCooper Kupp · LA · Receiving · +10.21 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
  3. 3Dominique RobinsonDominique Robinson · LA · Receiving · +5.81 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.94 EPA/play
  4. 4Terry McLaurinTerry McLaurin · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.92 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  5. 5Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford · LA · Passing · +4.54 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
  6. 6Curtis SamuelCurtis Samuel · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.50 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
  7. 7Tyler HigbeeTyler Higbee · LA · Receiving · +2.10 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
  8. 8Dominique RobinsonDominique Robinson · LA · Rushing · +1.36 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Jacoby Brissett

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Jacoby Brissett — WAS · Passing

Jacoby Brissett posted the highest total EPA (+11.57) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +0.89 EPA per play.

Jacoby Brissett's top snap (+4.05 EPA): (1:50) (Shotgun) 12-J.Brissett pass short middle to 4-C.Samuel for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-4.99 EPA): Sam Howell — (13:25) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass short middle intended for 17-T.McLaurin INTERCEPTED by 43-J.Johnson (56-C.Rozeboom) [96-K.Thomas] at WAS 40. 43-J.Johnson to WAS 38 for 2 yards (17-T.McLaurin).

Quarterback report card

Matthew Stafford led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford (LA) · 38 dropbacks · 65.8% completion · +6.3% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +4.54 total EPA
  • Sam HowellSam Howell (Washington Commanders) · 31 dropbacks · 35.5% completion · -22.6% CPOE · -0.39 EPA/play · -12.19 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatWashington CommandersLA
Offensive EPA/play-0.158-0.044
Offensive success rate36.0%41.8%
Pass EPA/play-0.014+0.119
Rush EPA/play-0.437-0.112
Defensive EPA/play+0.044+0.158
Defensive success rate58.2%64.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

LA held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.16), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Washington Commanders: -0.16 EPA/play (20th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
  • LA: -0.04 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
  • LA: 12 drives, -3.97 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Washington Commanders: 12 drives, -11.84 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Kristian WilliamsLA — Kristian Williams (Q2 2:23)
  • Cooper KuppLA — Cooper Kupp (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q3 14:16)
  • Curtis SamuelWashington Commanders — Curtis Samuel (Sam Howell pass) (Q3 6:30)
  • Dominique RobinsonLA — Dominique Robinson (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q4 13:31)
  • Terry McLaurinWashington Commanders — Terry McLaurin (Jacoby Brissett pass) (Q4 7:24)
  • Curtis SamuelWashington Commanders — Curtis Samuel (Jacoby Brissett pass) (Q4 1:50)

Field goals

  • Lucas HavrisikLA — Lucas Havrisik (Q1 7:42)
  • Lucas HavrisikLA — Lucas Havrisik (Q2 0:06)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: LA won the period 3–0. LA connected on a field goal from the WAS 4 (Q1 7:42) — (7:42) 8-L.Havrisik 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-42-E.Evans..

The second quarter: LA won the period 10–0. LA found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q2 2:23) — (2:23) (Shotgun) 23-K.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 2:19) — 8-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-42-E.Evans.; LA connected on a field goal from the WAS 9 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 8-L.Havrisik 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-42-E.Evans..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. LA found the end zone from the WAS 62 (Q3 14:16) — (14:16) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 10-C.Kupp for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 14:07) — 8-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-42-E.Evans.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the LA 19 (Q3 6:30) — (6:30) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass deep left to 4-C.Samuel for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q3 6:25) — 6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 13–8. LA found the end zone from the WAS 23 (Q4 13:31) — (13:31) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 15-D.Robinson for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA registered a safety from the WAS 2 (Q4 13:25) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 23-K.Williams rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the LA 29 (Q4 7:24) — (7:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-J.Brissett pass deep right to 17-T.McLaurin for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 7:17) — 6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the LA 3 (Q4 1:50) — (1:50) (Shotgun) 12-J.Brissett pass short middle to 4-C.Samuel for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Washington Commanders (Q1 2:54) — (2:54) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass deep right to 17-T.McLaurin to LA 21 for 24 yards (1-D.Kendrick). [WPA +13.9% · EPA +4.40]
  • Washington Commanders (Q1 0:40) — (:40) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass incomplete short left to 82-L.Thomas (31-N.Hampton). [WPA -13.5% · EPA -4.50]
  • LA (Q2 9:16) — (9:16) 23-K.Williams left tackle to WAS 10 for 11 yards (57-C.Barton, 35-P.Butler). FUMBLES (35-P.Butler), RECOVERED by WAS-29-K.Fuller at WAS 8. [WPA -8.6% · EPA -4.75]
  • LA (Q2 1:18) — (1:18) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 23-K.Williams to WAS 41 for 4 yards (25-B.St-Juste). FUMBLES (25-B.St-Juste), touched at WAS 41, RECOVERED by WAS-31-K.Curl at WAS 39. [WPA -7.6% · EPA -4.47]
  • LA (Q1 12:56) — (12:56) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 15-D.Robinson to LA 41 for 21 yards (20-J.Martin). [WPA +6.7% · EPA +2.66]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Washington Commanders (Q4 13:25) — (13:25) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass short middle intended for 17-T.McLaurin INTERCEPTED by 43-J.Johnson (56-C.Rozeboom) [96-K.Thomas] at WAS 40. 43-J.Johnson to WAS 38 for 2 yards (17-T.McLaurin). [WPA -1.0% · EPA -4.99]
  • LA (Q2 9:16) — (9:16) 23-K.Williams left tackle to WAS 10 for 11 yards (57-C.Barton, 35-P.Butler). FUMBLES (35-P.Butler), RECOVERED by WAS-29-K.Fuller at WAS 8. [WPA -8.6% · EPA -4.75]
  • Washington Commanders (Q1 0:40) — (:40) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass incomplete short left to 82-L.Thomas (31-N.Hampton). [WPA -13.5% · EPA -4.50]
  • LA (Q2 1:18) — (1:18) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 23-K.Williams to WAS 41 for 4 yards (25-B.St-Juste). FUMBLES (25-B.St-Juste), touched at WAS 41, RECOVERED by WAS-31-K.Curl at WAS 39. [WPA -7.6% · EPA -4.47]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. LA FG (+3) — Q1 7:42 · WAS 4 · Score 0-3
    (7:42) 8-L.Havrisik 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-42-E.Evans.
  2. LA TD (+6) — Q2 2:23 · WAS 1 · Score 0-9
    (2:23) (Shotgun) 23-K.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. LA XP (+1) — Q2 2:19 · WAS 15 · Score 0-10
    8-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-42-E.Evans.
  4. LA FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · WAS 9 · Score 0-13
    (:06) 8-L.Havrisik 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-42-E.Evans.
  5. LA TD (+6) — Q3 14:16 · WAS 62 · Score 0-19
    (14:16) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 10-C.Kupp for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. LA XP (+1) — Q3 14:07 · WAS 15 · Score 0-20
    8-L.Havrisik extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-42-E.Evans.
  7. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 6:30 · LA 19 · Score 6-20
    (6:30) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass deep left to 4-C.Samuel for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 6:25 · LA 15 · Score 7-20
    6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
  9. LA TD (+6) — Q4 13:31 · WAS 23 · Score 7-26
    (13:31) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 15-D.Robinson for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. LA Safety (+2) — Q4 13:25 · WAS 2 · Score 7-28
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 23-K.Williams rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  11. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 7:24 · LA 29 · Score 13-28
    (7:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-J.Brissett pass deep right to 17-T.McLaurin for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 7:17 · LA 15 · Score 14-28
    6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
  13. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 1:50 · LA 3 · Score 20-28
    (1:50) (Shotgun) 12-J.Brissett pass short middle to 4-C.Samuel for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Key takeaways

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

  • LA earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Jacoby Brissett (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Matthew Stafford (LA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • Sam Howell (WAS) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs LA on 2023-12-17?

The LA beat the Washington Commanders 28-20 in Week 15, 2023.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs LA?

Q1: Washington Commanders 0, LA 3; Q2: Washington Commanders 0, LA 10; Q3: Washington Commanders 7, LA 7; Q4: Washington Commanders 13, LA 8; Final: Washington Commanders 20, LA 28.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs LA?

LA touchdown — K. Williams (Q2 2:23) LA touchdown — C. Kupp (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 14:16) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Samuel (S. Howell pass) (Q3 6:30) LA touchdown — D. Robinson (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 13:31) Washington Commanders touchdown — T. McLaurin (J. Brissett pass) (Q4 7:24) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Samuel (J. Brissett pass) (Q4 1:50) LA field goal — L. Havrisik (Q1 7:42, 3 pts) LA field goal — L. Havrisik (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs LA?

Matthew Stafford (LA), 65.8% completion, +6.3% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +4.54 total passing EPA. Sam Howell (Washington Commanders), 35.5% completion, -22.6% CPOE, -0.39 EPA per dropback, -12.19 total passing EPA.

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

Jacoby Brissett (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.57 total EPA on Passing plays. across 13 snaps. Their top snap (+4.05 EPA): (1:50) (Shotgun) 12-J.Brissett pass short middle to 4-C.Samuel for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 4-9 Now 4-10 L

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 6-7 Now 7-7 W

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