Quick answer
- Winner
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Final score
- Philadelphia Eagles 37–7 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- Philadelphia Eagles 23–7 Washington Commanders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. McNabb
- Top passer
- D. McNabb
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:23) 7-S.Landeta punts 53 yards to WAS 10, Center-88-M.Bartrum. 80-J.Green for 90 yards…
- Game date
- 2002-09-16
Game summary
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 37–7 on 2002-09-16. D. McNabb posted a game-high +10.43 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Philadelphia Eagles | 14 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 37 |
 Washington Commanders | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles(8:19) 5-D.McNabb scrambles up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(:16) 5-D.McNabb pass to 83-J.Thomason for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(12:23) 7-S.Landeta punts 53 yards to WAS 10, Center-88-M.Bartrum. 80-J.Green for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14-J.Tuthill extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
(6:38) 2-D.Akers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(3:59) 2-D.Akers 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(:04) 2-D.Akers 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(10:11) 5-D.McNabb pass to 80-J.Thrash for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-24-C.Bailey, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
(10:03) 25-D.Levens left guard for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
WASWashington CommandersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 8:19TD DMD. McNabbPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 8
- Score
- 6-0
(8:19) 5-D.McNabb scrambles up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 8:10XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 7-0
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 0:16TD JTJ. ThomasonPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 13-0
(:16) 5-D.McNabb pass to 83-J.Thomason for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 0:09XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 14-0
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 12:23TD Points+6
- Yard line
- WAS 63
- Score
- 14-6
(12:23) 7-S.Landeta punts 53 yards to WAS 10, Center-88-M.Bartrum. 80-J.Green for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 11:52XP JTJ. TuthillPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 14-7
14-J.Tuthill extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 6:38FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 4
- Score
- 17-7
(6:38) 2-D.Akers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 3:59FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 22
- Score
- 20-7
(3:59) 2-D.Akers 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 0:04FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 30
- Score
- 23-7
(:04) 2-D.Akers 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 10:11TD Points+6
- Yard line
- WAS 39
- Score
- 29-7
(10:11) 5-D.McNabb pass to 80-J.Thrash for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-24-C.Bailey, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 10:04XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 30-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 10:03TD DLD. LevensPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 47
- Score
- 36-7
(10:03) 25-D.Levens left guard for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 9:52XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 37-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. McNabb · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +10.43 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 2Jamari Thrash · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.93 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 3D. Levens · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +4.02 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 4Shaquan Davis · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +2.75 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 5A. Freeman · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.53 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 6J. Thomason · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.38 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 7D. McNabb · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +2.07 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 8T. Pinkston · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.51 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
D. McNabb — PHI · Passing
D. McNabb posted the highest total EPA (+10.43) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.25 EPA per play.
D. McNabb's top snap (+4.38 EPA): (10:11) 5-D.McNabb pass to 80-J.Thrash for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-24-C.Bailey, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Biggest single play (-5.79 EPA): S. Landeta — (12:23) 7-S.Landeta punts 53 yards to WAS 10, Center-88-M.Bartrum. 80-J.Green for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 42 dropbacks · 61.9% completion · +0.25 EPA/play · +10.43 total EPA
- S. Matthews (Washington Commanders) · 24 dropbacks · 41.7% completion · -0.35 EPA/play · -8.30 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Philadelphia Eagles | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.155 | -0.297 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.9% | 38.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.282 | -0.434 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.054 | -0.063 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.297 | -0.155 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.6% | 47.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Philadelphia Eagles generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs -0.30), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Philadelphia Eagles: +0.15 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Washington Commanders: -0.30 EPA/play (5th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Philadelphia Eagles: 12 drives, +13.21 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 12 drives, -21.71 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. McNabb
- Philadelphia Eagles — J. Thomason (D. McNabb pass)
- Washington Commanders — Juwan Green
- Philadelphia Eagles — Jamari Thrash (D. McNabb pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Levens
Field goals
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 14–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 8 (Q1 8:19) — (8:19) 5-D.McNabb scrambles up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 8:10) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q1 0:16) — (:16) 5-D.McNabb pass to 83-J.Thomason for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 0:09) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..
The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 9–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the WAS 63 (Q2 12:23) — (12:23) 7-S.Landeta punts 53 yards to WAS 10, Center-88-M.Bartrum. 80-J.Green for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 11:52) — 14-J.Tuthill extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 4 (Q2 6:38) — (6:38) 2-D.Akers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 22 (Q2 3:59) — (3:59) 2-D.Akers 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 30 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 2-D.Akers 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..
The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 39 (Q3 10:11); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 10:04) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..
The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 47 (Q4 10:03) — (10:03) 25-D.Levens left guard for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 9:52) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 12:23) — (12:23) 7-S.Landeta punts 53 yards to WAS 10, Center-88-M.Bartrum. 80-J.Green for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 5:51) — (5:51) 24-C.Bailey up the middle to WAS 30 for 4 yards (51-C.Emmons). FUMBLES (51-C.Emmons), RECOVERED by PHI-98-B.Whiting at WAS 30. 98-B.Whiting to WAS 30 for no gain (50-L.Moore). Play Challenged b
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 8:19) — (8:19) 5-D.McNabb scrambles up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 10:02) — (10:02) 5-D.McNabb pass to 87-T.Pinkston pushed ob at WAS 15 for 26 yards (28-D.Green).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 11:13) — (11:13) 5-D.McNabb pass to 80-J.Thrash to WAS 47 for 33 yards (29-S.Shade).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 12:23) — (12:23) 7-S.Landeta punts 53 yards to WAS 10, Center-88-M.Bartrum. 80-J.Green for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 10:03) — (10:03) 25-D.Levens left guard for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 10:11) — (10:11) 5-D.McNabb pass to 80-J.Thrash for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-24-C.Bailey, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 5:51) — (5:51) 24-C.Bailey up the middle to WAS 30 for 4 yards (51-C.Emmons). FUMBLES (51-C.Emmons), RECOVERED by PHI-98-B.Whiting at WAS 30. 98-B.Whiting to WAS 30 for no gain (50-L.Moore). Play Challenged b
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 8:19 · WAS 8 · Score 6-0
(8:19) 5-D.McNabb scrambles up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 8:10 · WAS 2 · Score 7-0
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 0:16 · WAS 2 · Score 13-0
(:16) 5-D.McNabb pass to 83-J.Thomason for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 0:09 · WAS 2 · Score 14-0
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 12:23 · WAS 63 · Score 14-6
(12:23) 7-S.Landeta punts 53 yards to WAS 10, Center-88-M.Bartrum. 80-J.Green for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 11:52 · PHI 2 · Score 14-7
14-J.Tuthill extra point is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 6:38 · WAS 4 · Score 17-7
(6:38) 2-D.Akers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 3:59 · WAS 22 · Score 20-7
(3:59) 2-D.Akers 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · WAS 30 · Score 23-7
(:04) 2-D.Akers 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 10:11 · WAS 39 · Score 29-7
(10:11) 5-D.McNabb pass to 80-J.Thrash for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-24-C.Bailey, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 10:04 · WAS 2 · Score 30-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 10:03 · WAS 47 · Score 36-7
(10:03) 25-D.Levens left guard for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 9:52 · WAS 2 · Score 37-7
2-D.Akers extra point 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.
- D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders on 2002-09-16?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 37-7 in Week 2, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 14, Washington Commanders 0; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 9, Washington Commanders 7; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Washington Commanders 0; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Washington Commanders 0; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 37, Washington Commanders 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. McNabb (Q1 8:19) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Thomason (D. McNabb pass) (Q1 0:16) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Green (Q2 12:23) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Thrash (D. McNabb pass) (Q3 10:11) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Levens (Q4 10:03) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q2 6:38, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q2 3:59, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?
D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 61.9% completion, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +10.43 total passing EPA. S. Matthews (Washington Commanders), 41.7% completion, -0.35 EPA per dropback, -8.30 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?
D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.43 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (+4.38 EPA): (10:11) 5-D.McNabb pass to 80-J.Thrash for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-24-C.Bailey, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs..
Season records after this game
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
Washington Commanders
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
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