Quick answer
- Winner
- Washington Commanders
- Final score
- Washington Commanders 27–13 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 0–27 Washington Commanders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Mitchell
- Top passer
- G. Frerotte
- Biggest EPA play
- (15:00) B.Conway 31 yard field goal is BLOCKED (L.Campbell), Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johns…
- Game date
- 2000-01-08
Game summary
The Washington Commanders beat the Detroit Lions 27–13 on 2000-01-08. B. Mitchell posted a game-high +4.71 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Lions | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
 Washington Commanders | 14 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DETDetroit Lions(12:47) S.Davis right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
(6:04) S.Davis left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
(15:00) B.Conway 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
(12:43) B.Conway 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
(1:46) B.Johnson pass to A.Connell for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
(15:00) B.Conway 31 yard field goal is BLOCKED (L.Campbell), Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson, RECOVERED by DET-R.Rice at DET 6. R.Rice for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(:02) G.Frerotte pass to R.Rivers for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on WAS-M.McMillian, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
WASWashington CommandersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 12:47TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 1
- Score
- 0-6
(12:47) S.Davis right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 9:09XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 0-7
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 6:04TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 4
- Score
- 0-13
(6:04) S.Davis left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 2:28XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 0-14
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 15:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 0-17
(15:00) B.Conway 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 12:43FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DET 4
- Score
- 0-20
(12:43) B.Conway 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 1:46TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 30
- Score
- 0-26
(1:46) B.Johnson pass to A.Connell for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 1:19XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 0-27
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 12
- Score
- 6-27
(15:00) B.Conway 31 yard field goal is BLOCKED (L.Campbell), Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson, RECOVERED by DET-R.Rice at DET 6. R.Rice for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 0:02TD Points+6
- Yard line
- WAS 5
- Score
- 12-27
(:02) G.Frerotte pass to R.Rivers for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on WAS-M.McMillian, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 0:00XP Points+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 13-27
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1B. Mitchell · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +4.71 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 2
Ronnie Rivers · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.28 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play - 3Shaquan Davis · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +3.85 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 4L. Centers · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.86 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 5S. Hicks · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.27 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 6S. Irvin · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.26 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
- 7A. Connell · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.10 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 8
Buddy Johnson · Washington Commanders · Passing · +0.92 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.03 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
B. Mitchell — WAS · Rushing
B. Mitchell posted the highest total EPA (+4.71) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.67 EPA per play.
B. Mitchell's top snap (+0.10 EPA): (13:43) J.Jett punts 45 yards to WAS 24, Center-A.Aldridge. B.Mitchell to WAS 31 for 7 yards (R.Rice).
Biggest single play (-9.58 EPA): Another player — (15:00) B.Conway 31 yard field goal is BLOCKED (L.Campbell), Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson, RECOVERED by DET-R.Rice at DET 6. R.Rice for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
G. Frerotte led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- G. Frerotte (Detroit Lions) · 52 dropbacks · 40.4% completion · -0.29 EPA/play · -14.92 total EPA
- Buddy Johnson (Washington Commanders) · 34 dropbacks · 44.1% completion · +0.03 EPA/play · +0.92 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.173 | -0.024 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.5% | 37.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.270 | +0.027 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.382 | +0.083 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.024 | +0.173 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.4% | 62.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Washington Commanders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: -0.17 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Washington Commanders: -0.02 EPA/play (50th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 14 drives, -15.24 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 13 drives, -2.41 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Washington Commanders — unlisted player
- Washington Commanders — unlisted player
- Washington Commanders — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — unlisted player
- Washington Commanders — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q1 12:47) — (12:47) S.Davis right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 9:09) — B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DET 4 (Q1 6:04) — (6:04) S.Davis left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 2:28) — B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 13–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DET 15 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) B.Conway 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DET 4 (Q2 12:43) — (12:43) B.Conway 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DET 30 (Q2 1:46) — (1:46) B.Johnson pass to A.Connell for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 1:19) — B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 13–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 12 (Q4 15:00); Detroit Lions found the end zone from the WAS 5 (Q4 0:02) — (:02) G.Frerotte pass to R.Rivers for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on WAS-M.McMillian, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 0:00) — J.Hanson extra point 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 62 yards from WAS 30 to DET 8. T.Talton to DET 27 for 19 yards (M.Sellers).
- Washington Commanders (Q1 12:47) — (12:47) B.Johnson pass incomplete to A.Connell (B.Westbrook). PENALTY on DET-B.Westbrook, Defensive Pass Interference, 41 yards, enforced at DET 42 - No Play.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 6:04) — (6:04) S.Davis left end to DET 29 for 58 yards (B.Westbrook).
- Washington Commanders (Q1 12:47) — (12:47) B.Johnson pass to I.Fryar to DET 42 for 17 yards (J.Brown).
- Washington Commanders (Q1 12:47) — (12:47) M.Turk punts 43 yards to DET 21, Center-D.Turk. I.Uwaezuoke to DET 21 for no gain. PENALTY on DET-C.Kriewaldt, Running Into the Kicker, 5 yards, enforced at WAS 36 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) B.Conway 31 yard field goal is BLOCKED (L.Campbell), Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson, RECOVERED by DET-R.Rice at DET 6. R.Rice for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) B.Johnson pass INTERCEPTED by S.Boyd at DET 35. S.Boyd to DET 40 for 5 yards (M.Westbrook). PENALTY on WAS-T.Johnson, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced at DET 40.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 5:48) — (5:48) G.Frerotte pass to J.Morton pushed ob at WAS 20 for 23 yards (D.Green).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 0:02) — (:02) G.Frerotte pass to R.Rivers for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on WAS-M.McMillian, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 12:47 · DET 1 · Score 0-6
(12:47) S.Davis right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 9:09 · DET 2 · Score 0-7
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 6:04 · DET 4 · Score 0-13
(6:04) S.Davis left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 2:28 · DET 2 · Score 0-14
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · DET 15 · Score 0-17
(15:00) B.Conway 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 12:43 · DET 4 · Score 0-20
(12:43) B.Conway 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 1:46 · DET 30 · Score 0-26
(1:46) B.Johnson pass to A.Connell for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 1:19 · DET 2 · Score 0-27
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · DET 12 · Score 6-27
(15:00) B.Conway 31 yard field goal is BLOCKED (L.Campbell), Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson, RECOVERED by DET-R.Rice at DET 6. R.Rice for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 0:02 · WAS 5 · Score 12-27
(:02) G.Frerotte pass to R.Rivers for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on WAS-M.McMillian, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 0:00 · WAS 2 · Score 13-27
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- B. Mitchell (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Washington Commanders on 2000-01-08?
The Washington Commanders beat the Detroit Lions 27-13 in Week 18, 1999.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: Detroit Lions 0, Washington Commanders 14; Q2: Detroit Lions 0, Washington Commanders 13; Q4: Detroit Lions 13, Washington Commanders 0; Final: Detroit Lions 13, Washington Commanders 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Washington Commanders?
Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 12:47) Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 6:04) Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 1:46) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 0:02) Washington Commanders field goal — unlisted player (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — unlisted player (Q2 12:43, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Washington Commanders?
G. Frerotte (Detroit Lions), 40.4% completion, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -14.92 total passing EPA. Buddy Johnson (Washington Commanders), 44.1% completion, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +0.92 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Washington Commanders?
B. Mitchell (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.71 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+0.10 EPA): (13:43) J.Jett punts 45 yards to WAS 24, Center-A.Aldridge. B.Mitchell to WAS 31 for 7 yards (R.Rice)..
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 8-8 Now 8-9 L
Washington Commanders
Entered 10-6 Now 11-6 W
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