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NFL · Week 6 · October 8, 2000 · 12 min read

Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 2000 Week 6 Recap

Commanders defeat Eagles 17–14 in Week 6

Buddy Johnson led Fantasy Impact as Commanders prevailed in a 17–14 Week 6 finish.

Washington Commanders 17 4–2 Winner
Final 17–14
Philadelphia Eagles 14 3–3
Winner
Washington Commanders
Final score
17–14
Halftime
Washington Commanders 7–21 Philadelphia Eagles
Top passer
D. McNabb
FantasyHQ MVP
Buddy Johnson
Game date
October 8, 2000

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • Buddy Johnson
    Buddy Johnson 25/39 · 266 YDS +13.3 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Connell 6 REC · 83 YDS +5.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Jamari Thrash
    Jamari Thrash 5 REC · 45 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • Cornelius Johnson
    Cornelius Johnson 4 REC · 52 YDS · 1 TD +3.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Clarence Lewis
    Clarence Lewis 5 REC · 77 YDS +3.3 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Mitchell 1/1 · 21 YDS +1.3 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Washington Commanders
Final score
Washington Commanders 17–14 Philadelphia Eagles
Halftime
Washington Commanders 7–21 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Buddy Johnson
Top passer
D. McNabb
Biggest EPA play
(1:35) D.McNabb pass to C.Johnson for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Johnson beats Green on an over-…
Game date
2000-10-08

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the Philadelphia Eagles 17–14 on 2000-10-08, overcoming Philadelphia Eagles's 21–7 halftime lead. Buddy Johnson posted a game-high +13.33 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4T
Washington Commanders70100017
Philadelphia Eagles02170014

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 10:52TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 12
    Score
    6-0

    (10:52) S.Davis up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 10:46XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    7-0

    M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.

  3. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 1:35TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 30
    Score
    7-6

    (1:35) D.McNabb pass to C.Johnson for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Johnson beats Green on an over-the-shoulder catch and eludes Green's tackle at the 3 yard line.

  4. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 1:29XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    7-7

    D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.

  5. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 0:46TD

    Points+7

    Yard line
    PHI 69
    Score
    7-7

    (:46) T.Barnhardt punts 37 yards to PHI 32, Center-J.Zelenka. B.Mitchell to PHI 48 for 16 yards (E.Mason; K.Mitchell).

  6. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 0:16TD

    Points+7

    Yard line
    WAS 50
    Score
    7-7

    (:16) D.McNabb FUMBLES (Aborted) at WAS 43, RECOVERED by WAS-S.Shade at WAS 43.

  7. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 15:00TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 8
    Score
    7-13

    (15:00) D.McNabb pass to N.Brown for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Brown beats Green on quick slant for TOUCHDOWN.

  8. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 14:57XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    7-14

    D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.

  9. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 10:20TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 3
    Score
    13-14

    (10:20) S.Hicks right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Redskins' Hicks bounces from the middle to the outside and runs into the end zone untouched.

  10. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 10:15XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    14-14

    M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.

  11. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 0:06FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 6
    Score
    17-14

    (:06) M.Husted 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Buddy JohnsonBuddy Johnson · Washington Commanders · Passing · +13.33 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  2. 2A. Connell · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.18 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
  3. 3Cornelius JohnsonCornelius Johnson · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.59 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
  4. 4Clarence LewisClarence Lewis · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.32 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  5. 5Jamari ThrashJamari Thrash · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.06 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
  6. 6S. Alexander · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.59 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
  7. 7Jamari ThrashJamari Thrash · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +2.36 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
  8. 8L. Centers · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Buddy Johnson

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Buddy Johnson — WAS · Passing

Buddy Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+13.33) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.

Biggest single play (+4.29 EPA): Another player — (1:35) D.McNabb pass to C.Johnson for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Johnson beats Green on an over-the-shoulder catch and eludes Green's tackle at the 3 yard line.

Quarterback report card

D. McNabb led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 41 dropbacks · 41.5% completion · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.66 total EPA
  • Buddy JohnsonBuddy Johnson (Washington Commanders) · 39 dropbacks · 64.1% completion · +0.34 EPA/play · +13.33 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatWashington CommandersPhiladelphia Eagles
Offensive EPA/play+0.058+0.011
Offensive success rate41.1%41.2%
Pass EPA/play+0.342-0.055
Rush EPA/play-0.006-0.262
Defensive EPA/play-0.011-0.058
Defensive success rate58.8%58.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

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

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Washington Commanders: +0.06 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Philadelphia Eagles: +0.01 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Philadelphia Eagles: 13 drives, +0.89 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Washington Commanders: 14 drives, +5.48 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q1 10:52)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player (Q2 1:35)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player (Q4 15:00)
  • Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q4 10:20)

Field goals

  • Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q4 0:06)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 12 (Q1 10:52) — (10:52) S.Davis up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 10:46) — M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt..

The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 21–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 30 (Q2 1:35); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 1:29) — D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PHI 69 (Q2 0:46) — (:46) T.Barnhardt punts 37 yards to PHI 32, Center-J.Zelenka. B.Mitchell to PHI 48 for 16 yards (E.Mason; K.Mitchell).; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 50 (Q2 0:16) — (:16) D.McNabb FUMBLES (Aborted) at WAS 43, RECOVERED by WAS-S.Shade at WAS 43..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 8 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) D.McNabb pass to N.Brown for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Brown beats Green on quick slant for TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 14:57) — D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 3 (Q4 10:20); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 10:15) — M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 6 (Q4 0:06) — (:06) M.Husted 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 15:00) — M.Husted kicks 72 yards from WAS 30 to PHI -2. B.Mitchell to PHI 26 for 28 yards (K.Mitchell). [WPA +54.6% · EPA +0.51]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 0:36) — (:36) D.McNabb pass intended for N.Brown INTERCEPTED by D.Green at WAS 48. D.Green ran ob at PHI 19 for 33 yards. [WPA -42.4% · EPA -3.08]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 1:35) — (1:35) D.McNabb pass to C.Johnson for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Johnson beats Green on an over-the-shoulder catch and eludes Green's tackle at the 3 yard line. [WPA +17.5% · EPA +4.29]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 3:04) — (3:04) D.McNabb scrambles left end pushed ob at WAS 21 for 22 yards (M.Carrier). [WPA +14.3% · EPA +2.50]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 7:32) — (7:32) D.McNabb pass intended for L.Broughton INTERCEPTED by S.Shade at WAS 10. S.Shade to WAS 25 for 15 yards (B.Miller). [WPA -12.9% · EPA -3.43]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 1:35) — (1:35) D.McNabb pass to C.Johnson for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Johnson beats Green on an over-the-shoulder catch and eludes Green's tackle at the 3 yard line. [WPA +17.5% · EPA +4.29]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 4:29) — (4:29) S.Landeta punts 49 yards to WAS 41, Center-M.Bartrum. D.Sanders to PHI 37 for 22 yards (J.Bostic). FUMBLES (J.Bostic), RECOVERED by PHI-J.Cherry at PHI 37. J.Cherry to PHI 37 for no gain (K.Mit [WPA +10.3% · EPA +3.97]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 7:32) — (7:32) D.McNabb pass intended for L.Broughton INTERCEPTED by S.Shade at WAS 10. S.Shade to WAS 25 for 15 yards (B.Miller). [WPA -12.9% · EPA -3.43]
  • Washington Commanders (Q3 7:13) — (7:13) M.Husted 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt. [WPA -8.0% · EPA -3.37]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 10:52 · PHI 12 · Score 6-0
    (10:52) S.Davis up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 10:46 · PHI 2 · Score 7-0
    M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
  3. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 1:35 · WAS 30 · Score 7-6
    (1:35) D.McNabb pass to C.Johnson for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Johnson beats Green on an over-the-shoulder catch and eludes Green's tackle at the 3 yard line.
  4. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 1:29 · WAS 2 · Score 7-7
    D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.
  5. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+7) — Q2 0:46 · PHI 69 · Score 7-7
    (:46) T.Barnhardt punts 37 yards to PHI 32, Center-J.Zelenka. B.Mitchell to PHI 48 for 16 yards (E.Mason; K.Mitchell).
  6. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+7) — Q2 0:16 · WAS 50 · Score 7-7
    (:16) D.McNabb FUMBLES (Aborted) at WAS 43, RECOVERED by WAS-S.Shade at WAS 43.
  7. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · WAS 8 · Score 7-13
    (15:00) D.McNabb pass to N.Brown for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Brown beats Green on quick slant for TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 14:57 · WAS 2 · Score 7-14
    D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.
  9. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 10:20 · PHI 3 · Score 13-14
    (10:20) S.Hicks right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Redskins' Hicks bounces from the middle to the outside and runs into the end zone untouched.
  10. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 10:15 · PHI 2 · Score 14-14
    M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
  11. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 0:06 · PHI 6 · Score 17-14
    (:06) M.Husted 24 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.

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

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2000-10-08?

The Washington Commanders beat the Philadelphia Eagles 17-14 in Week 6, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Q1: Washington Commanders 7, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q2: Washington Commanders 0, Philadelphia Eagles 21; Q4: Washington Commanders 10, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Final: Washington Commanders 17, Philadelphia Eagles 14.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 10:52) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 1:35) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 10:20) Washington Commanders field goal — unlisted player (Q4 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 Philadelphia Eagles?

D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 41.5% completion, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.66 total passing EPA. Buddy Johnson (Washington Commanders), 64.1% completion, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +13.33 total passing EPA.

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

Buddy Johnson (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.33 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps.

Was Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Washington Commanders won 17-14 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L