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NFL · Week 15 · December 15, 2002 · 12 min read

Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 2002 Week 15 Recap

Eagles defeat Commanders 34–21 in Week 15

P.Ramsey led Fantasy Impact as Eagles prevailed in a 21–34 Week 15 finish.

Washington Commanders 21 5–9
Final 21–34
Philadelphia Eagles 34 11–3 Winner
Winner
Philadelphia Eagles
Final score
21–34
Halftime
Washington Commanders 7–17 Philadelphia Eagles
Top passer
P. Ramsey
FantasyHQ MVP
P.Ramsey
Game date
December 15, 2002

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • P.Ramsey 23/42 · 209 YDS · 3 TD +7.1 Fantasy Impact
  • D.McCants 4 REC · 39 YDS +6.6 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Doering 1 REC · 15 YDS · 1 TD +2.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • A.Feeley 16/33 · 216 YDS · 2 TD +3.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Chandler Martin
    Chandler Martin 3 REC · 59 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Clarence Lewis
    Clarence Lewis 2 REC · 44 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Philadelphia Eagles
Final score
Philadelphia Eagles 34–21 Washington Commanders
Halftime
Washington Commanders 7–17 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
P. Ramsey
Top passer
P. Ramsey
Biggest EPA play
(10:09) 11-P.Ramsey FUMBLES (Aborted) at WAS 40, RECOVERED by PHI-51-C.Emmons at WAS 44. 5…
Game date
2002-12-15

Game summary

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 34–21 on 2002-12-15. P. Ramsey posted a game-high +7.12 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Washington Commanders07014021
Philadelphia Eagles710143034

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

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 9:02TD
    DSD. Staley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 38
    Score
    0-6

    (9:02) 14-A.Feeley pass to 22-D.Staley for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Staley takes middle screen pass and runs off blocks downfield. Redskins' Terrell slips and Staley turned around Smoot in pursuit on his way to goal line.

  2. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 8:49XP
    DAD. Akers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    0-7

    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.

  3. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 15:00FG
    DAD. Akers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 10
    Score
    0-10

    (15:00) 2-D.Akers 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.

  4. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 9:19TD
    DSD. Staley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 1
    Score
    0-16

    (9:19) 22-D.Staley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on WAS-94-L.Jackson, Defensive Offside, declined.

  5. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 9:15XP
    DAD. Akers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    0-17

    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.

  6. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 2:00TD
    CDC. Doering

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 15
    Score
    6-17

    (2:00) (Shotgun) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 84-C.Doering for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass by Ramsey threaded between Reese, Dawkins and Lewis in end zone. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.

  7. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 1:55XP
    JCJ. Cortez

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    7-17

    8-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-10-C.Jarrett.

  8. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 10:09TD
    CEC. Emmons

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 56
    Score
    7-23

    (10:09) 11-P.Ramsey FUMBLES (Aborted) at WAS 40, RECOVERED by PHI-51-C.Emmons at WAS 44. 51-C.Emmons for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Emmons picked up loose ball and Eagles defense formed a convoy as Emmons races down near sideline untouched for touchdown.

  9. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 9:55XP
    DAD. Akers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    7-24

    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.

  10. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 2:00TD
    AFA. Freeman

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 6
    Score
    7-30

    (2:00) 14-A.Feeley pass to 86-A.Freeman for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Feeley rolls right and finds Freeman in the back right part of the end zone past Redskins' Ohalete.

  11. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 1:55XP
    DAD. Akers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    7-31

    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.

  12. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 12:59TD
    RGR. Gardner

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 30
    Score
    13-31

    (12:59) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 87-R.Gardner for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PHI-96-P.Grasmanis, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Redskins' Gardner ran down a pass at the far sideline past the Eagles' Lewis for the TD.

  13. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 12:52XP
    JCJ. Cortez

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    14-31

    8-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-10-C.Jarrett.

  14. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 8:44TD
    Darwin Thompson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 21
    Score
    20-31

    (8:44) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 88-D.Thompson for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Redskins' Thompson faked inside, then caught ball on the far sideline over Eagles' Taylor. He tightroped along the sideline for the TD.

  15. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 8:36XP
    JCJ. Cortez

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    21-31

    8-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-10-C.Jarrett.

  16. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 3:08FG
    DAD. Akers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 27
    Score
    21-34

    (3:08) 2-D.Akers 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1P. Ramsey · Washington Commanders · Passing · +7.12 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  2. 2D. McCants · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.62 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
  3. 3A. Feeley · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +3.21 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
  4. 4Chandler MartinChandler Martin · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
  5. 5Clarence LewisClarence Lewis · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.92 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
  6. 6C. Doering · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.78 EPA/play
  7. 7Darwin ThompsonDarwin Thompson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.53 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  8. 8D. Staley · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.50 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.38 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

P. Ramsey — WAS · Passing

P. Ramsey posted the highest total EPA (+7.12) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.17 EPA per play.

P. Ramsey's top snap (-8.25 EPA): (10:09) 11-P.Ramsey FUMBLES (Aborted) at WAS 40, RECOVERED by PHI-51-C.Emmons at WAS 44. 51-C.Emmons for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Emmons picked up loose ball and Eagles defense formed a convoy as Emmons races down ne

Quarterback report card

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

  • P. Ramsey (Washington Commanders) · 42 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · +0.17 EPA/play · +7.12 total EPA
  • A. Feeley (Philadelphia Eagles) · 33 dropbacks · 48.5% completion · +0.10 EPA/play · +3.21 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatWashington CommandersPhiladelphia Eagles
Offensive EPA/play-0.062+0.070
Offensive success rate41.6%39.5%
Pass EPA/play+0.170+0.097
Rush EPA/play-0.592-0.191
Defensive EPA/play-0.070+0.062
Defensive success rate60.5%58.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Philadelphia Eagles held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Washington Commanders: -0.06 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
  • Philadelphia Eagles: +0.07 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
  • Philadelphia Eagles: 15 drives, +6.01 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Washington Commanders: 14 drives, -5.51 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Philadelphia Eagles — D. Staley (A. Feeley pass) (Q1 9:02)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — D. Staley (Q2 9:19)
  • Washington Commanders — C. Doering (P. Ramsey pass) (Q2 2:00)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — C. Emmons (Q3 10:09)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — A. Freeman (A. Feeley pass) (Q3 2:00)
  • Washington Commanders — R. Gardner (P. Ramsey pass) (Q4 12:59)
  • Darwin ThompsonWashington Commanders — Darwin Thompson (P. Ramsey pass) (Q4 8:44)

Field goals

  • Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q2 15:00)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q4 3:08)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 38 (Q1 9:02); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 8:49) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..

The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–7. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 10 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 2-D.Akers 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q2 9:19) — (9:19) 22-D.Staley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on WAS-94-L.Jackson, Defensive Offside, declined.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 9:15) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 15 (Q2 2:00); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 1:55) — 8-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-10-C.Jarrett..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 14–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PHI 56 (Q3 10:09); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 9:55) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 6 (Q3 2:00); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 1:55) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–3. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 30 (Q4 12:59); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 12:52) — 8-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-10-C.Jarrett.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 21 (Q4 8:44); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 8:36) — 8-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-10-C.Jarrett.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 27 (Q4 3:08) — (3:08) 2-D.Akers 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Washington Commanders (Q3 10:09) — (10:09) 11-P.Ramsey FUMBLES (Aborted) at WAS 40, RECOVERED by PHI-51-C.Emmons at WAS 44. 51-C.Emmons for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Emmons picked up loose ball and Eagles defense formed a convoy as [WPA -11.1% · EPA -8.25]
  • Washington Commanders (Q1 14:26) — (14:26) 48-S.Davis right tackle to WAS 44 for 15 yards (20-B.Dawkins). FUMBLES (20-B.Dawkins), RECOVERED by PHI-32-M.Lewis at PHI 49. 32-M.Lewis ran ob at PHI 49 for no gain. [WPA -9.1% · EPA -3.62]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 13:41) — (13:41) 14-A.Feeley pass intended for 87-T.Pinkston INTERCEPTED by 21-F.Smoot at WAS 22. 21-F.Smoot to WAS 22 for no gain (87-T.Pinkston). [WPA -8.6% · EPA -2.88]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 4:25) — (4:25) 6-J.Baker punts 37 yards to WAS 44, Center-88-M.Bartrum, out of bounds. PENALTY on WAS-52-L.Marshall, Roughing the Kicker, 15 yards, enforced at PHI 19 - No Play. [WPA +7.4% · EPA +3.27]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 9:02) — (9:02) 14-A.Feeley pass to 22-D.Staley for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Staley takes middle screen pass and runs off blocks downfield. Redskins' Terrell slips and Staley turned around Smoot in pursuit [WPA +7.3% · EPA +4.02]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Washington Commanders (Q3 10:09) — (10:09) 11-P.Ramsey FUMBLES (Aborted) at WAS 40, RECOVERED by PHI-51-C.Emmons at WAS 44. 51-C.Emmons for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Emmons picked up loose ball and Eagles defense formed a convoy as [WPA -11.1% · EPA -8.25]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 2:40) — (2:40) 6-J.Baker punts 35 yards to WAS 29, Center-88-M.Bartrum. 24-C.Bailey MUFFS catch, touched at WAS 30, RECOVERED by PHI-82-D.Douglas at WAS 27. 82-D.Douglas to WAS 27 for no gain (40-R.Cartwright [WPA +7.2% · EPA +4.64]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 9:02) — (9:02) 14-A.Feeley pass to 22-D.Staley for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Staley takes middle screen pass and runs off blocks downfield. Redskins' Terrell slips and Staley turned around Smoot in pursuit [WPA +7.3% · EPA +4.02]
  • Washington Commanders (Q4 13:36) — (13:36) (Shotgun) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 85-D.McCants to PHI 30 for 12 yards (32-M.Lewis; 23-T.Vincent). [WPA +0.3% · EPA +4.00]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 9:02 · WAS 38 · Score 0-6
    (9:02) 14-A.Feeley pass to 22-D.Staley for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Staley takes middle screen pass and runs off blocks downfield. Redskins' Terrell slips and Staley turned around Smoot in pursuit
  2. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 8:49 · WAS 2 · Score 0-7
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
  3. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · WAS 10 · Score 0-10
    (15:00) 2-D.Akers 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
  4. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 9:19 · WAS 1 · Score 0-16
    (9:19) 22-D.Staley up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on WAS-94-L.Jackson, Defensive Offside, declined.
  5. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 9:15 · WAS 2 · Score 0-17
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
  6. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · PHI 15 · Score 6-17
    (2:00) (Shotgun) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 84-C.Doering for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass by Ramsey threaded between Reese, Dawkins and Lewis in end zone. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.
  7. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 1:55 · PHI 2 · Score 7-17
    8-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-10-C.Jarrett.
  8. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 10:09 · PHI 56 · Score 7-23
    (10:09) 11-P.Ramsey FUMBLES (Aborted) at WAS 40, RECOVERED by PHI-51-C.Emmons at WAS 44. 51-C.Emmons for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Emmons picked up loose ball and Eagles defense formed a convoy as
  9. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 9:55 · WAS 2 · Score 7-24
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
  10. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 2:00 · WAS 6 · Score 7-30
    (2:00) 14-A.Feeley pass to 86-A.Freeman for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Feeley rolls right and finds Freeman in the back right part of the end zone past Redskins' Ohalete.
  11. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 1:55 · WAS 2 · Score 7-31
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
  12. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 12:59 · PHI 30 · Score 13-31
    (12:59) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 87-R.Gardner for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PHI-96-P.Grasmanis, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Redskins' Gardner ran down a pass at the far sid
  13. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 12:52 · PHI 2 · Score 14-31
    8-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-10-C.Jarrett.
  14. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 8:44 · PHI 21 · Score 20-31
    (8:44) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 88-D.Thompson for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Redskins' Thompson faked inside, then caught ball on the far sideline over Eagles' Taylor. He tightroped along the sideline for the TD
  15. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 8:36 · PHI 2 · Score 21-31
    8-J.Cortez extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-10-C.Jarrett.
  16. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 3:08 · WAS 27 · Score 21-34
    (3:08) 2-D.Akers 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.

Key takeaways

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

  • Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • P. Ramsey (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2002-12-15?

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 34-21 in Week 15, 2002.

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

Q1: Washington Commanders 0, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q2: Washington Commanders 7, Philadelphia Eagles 10; Q3: Washington Commanders 0, Philadelphia Eagles 14; Q4: Washington Commanders 14, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Final: Washington Commanders 21, Philadelphia Eagles 34.

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

Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Staley (A. Feeley pass) (Q1 9:02) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Staley (Q2 9:19) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Doering (P. Ramsey pass) (Q2 2:00) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — C. Emmons (Q3 10:09) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — A. Freeman (A. Feeley pass) (Q3 2:00) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Gardner (P. Ramsey pass) (Q4 12:59) Washington Commanders touchdown — D. Thompson (P. Ramsey pass) (Q4 8:44) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q4 3:08, 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?

P. Ramsey (Washington Commanders), 54.8% completion, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +7.12 total passing EPA. A. Feeley (Philadelphia Eagles), 48.5% completion, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +3.21 total passing EPA.

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

P. Ramsey (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.12 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (-8.25 EPA): (10:09) 11-P.Ramsey FUMBLES (Aborted) at WAS 40, RECOVERED by PHI-51-C.Emmons at WAS 44. 51-C.Emmons for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Emmons picked up loose ball and Eagles defense.

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 5-8 Now 5-9 L

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 10-3 Now 11-3 W