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NFL · Week 7 · October 20, 2002 · 12 min read

Washington Commanders vs. Green Bay Packers: 2002 Week 7 Recap

Packers defeat Commanders 30–9 in Week 7

Darwin Thompson led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 9–30 Week 7 finish.

Washington Commanders 9 2–4
Final 9–30
Green Bay Packers 30 6–1 Winner
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
9–30
Halftime
Washington Commanders 6–17 Green Bay Packers
Top passer
P. Ramsey
FantasyHQ MVP
Darwin Thompson
Game date
October 20, 2002

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • Darwin Thompson
    Darwin Thompson 5 REC · 89 YDS +6.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Juwan Green
    Juwan Green 1 CAR · 8 YDS +0.6 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Betts 1 CAR · -2 YDS -0.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • B.Favre 11/20 · 77 YDS +3.6 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Driver 4 REC · 44 YDS +2.7 Fantasy Impact
  • W.Henderson 4 REC · 32 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 30–9 Washington Commanders
Halftime
Washington Commanders 6–17 Green Bay Packers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Darwin Thompson
Top passer
P. Ramsey
Biggest EPA play
(9:02) 11-P.Ramsey sacked at WAS 28 for -6 yards (94-K.Gbaja-Biamila). FUMBLES (94-K.Gbaja…
Game date
2002-10-20

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Washington Commanders 30–9 on 2002-10-20. Darwin Thompson posted a game-high +6.51 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Washington Commanders333009
Green Bay Packers710013030

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders
GBGreen Bay Packers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 8:53FG
    JTJ. Tuthill

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 6
    Score
    3-0

    (8:53) 14-J.Tuthill 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.

  2. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 4:28TD
    Art Green

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 24
    Score
    3-6

    (4:28) 30-A.Green up the middle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 4:21XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    3-7

    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.

  4. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 8:02FG
    JTJ. Tuthill

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 35
    Score
    6-7

    (8:02) 14-J.Tuthill 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.

  5. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 5:12TD
    Art Green

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    6-13

    (5:12) 30-A.Green up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 5:07XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    6-14

    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.

  7. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 1:23FG
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 18
    Score
    6-17

    (1:23) 8-R.Longwell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.

  8. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 5:55FG
    JTJ. Tuthill

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 13
    Score
    9-17

    (5:55) 14-J.Tuthill 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.

  9. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 9:25FG
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 23
    Score
    9-20

    (9:25) 8-R.Longwell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.

  10. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 7:53TD
    Art Green

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 8
    Score
    9-26

    (7:53) 30-A.Green left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 7:48XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    9-27

    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.

  12. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 0:22FG
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 10
    Score
    9-30

    (:22) 8-R.Longwell 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Darwin ThompsonDarwin Thompson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.51 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
  2. 2Darwin ThompsonDarwin Thompson · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +4.40 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
  3. 3B. Favre · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +3.59 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
  4. 4D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.72 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
  5. 5W. Henderson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.56 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
  6. 6Johnny Walker Jr.Johnny Walker Jr. · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.52 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
  7. 7D. Martin · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.42 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  8. 8Reid FergusonReid Ferguson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.13 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Darwin Thompson

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Darwin Thompson — WAS · Receiving

Darwin Thompson posted the highest total EPA (+6.51) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.30 EPA per play.

Darwin Thompson's top snap (-4.78 EPA): (9:02) 11-P.Ramsey sacked at WAS 28 for -6 yards (94-K.Gbaja-Biamila). FUMBLES (94-K.Gbaja-Biamila), RECOVERED by GB-95-R.Walker at WAS 23. 95-R.Walker to WAS 23 for no gain (88-D.Thompson). Play Challenged by WAS and Up

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) · 34 dropbacks · 29.4% completion · -0.36 EPA/play · -12.25 total EPA
  • B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 20 dropbacks · 55.0% completion · +0.18 EPA/play · +3.59 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatWashington CommandersGreen Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play-0.168+0.056
Offensive success rate44.2%52.6%
Pass EPA/play-0.360+0.039
Rush EPA/play-0.085-0.008
Defensive EPA/play-0.056+0.168
Defensive success rate47.4%55.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Washington Commanders: -0.17 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: +0.06 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, +4.39 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Washington Commanders: 12 drives, -14.42 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Art GreenGreen Bay Packers — Art Green (Q1 4:28)
  • Art GreenGreen Bay Packers — Art Green (Q2 5:12)
  • Art GreenGreen Bay Packers — Art Green (Q4 7:53)

Field goals

  • Washington Commanders — J. Tuthill (Q1 8:53)
  • Washington Commanders — J. Tuthill (Q2 8:02)
  • Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell (Q2 1:23)
  • Washington Commanders — J. Tuthill (Q3 5:55)
  • Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell (Q4 9:25)
  • Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell (Q4 0:22)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the GB 6 (Q1 8:53) — (8:53) 14-J.Tuthill 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the WAS 24 (Q1 4:28) — (4:28) 30-A.Green up the middle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 4:21) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the GB 35 (Q2 8:02) — (8:02) 14-J.Tuthill 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q2 5:12) — (5:12) 30-A.Green up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 5:07) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the WAS 18 (Q2 1:23) — (1:23) 8-R.Longwell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the GB 13 (Q3 5:55) — (5:55) 14-J.Tuthill 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 13–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the WAS 23 (Q4 9:25) — (9:25) 8-R.Longwell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the WAS 8 (Q4 7:53) — (7:53) 30-A.Green left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 7:48) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the WAS 10 (Q4 0:22) — (:22) 8-R.Longwell 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Washington Commanders (Q3 2:02) — (2:02) 11-P.Ramsey sacked at WAS 37 for -8 yards (54-N.Wayne, 56-H.Nickerson). FUMBLES (54-N.Wayne), RECOVERED by GB-54-N.Wayne at WAS 37. 54-N.Wayne to WAS 37 for no gain (88-D.Thompson). [WPA -9.8% · EPA -4.76]
  • Washington Commanders (Q1 0:33) — (:33) 11-P.Ramsey FUMBLES (Aborted) at WAS 48, RECOVERED by GB-59-N.Diggs at WAS 49. 59-N.Diggs to WAS 49 for no gain (48-S.Davis). [WPA -8.8% · EPA -4.20]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 5:25) — (5:25) 4-B.Favre pass incomplete to 80-D.Driver (21-F.Smoot). PENALTY on WAS-24-C.Bailey, Defensive Pass Interference, 36 yards, enforced at WAS 43 - No Play. PENALTY on WAS-24-C.Bailey, Face Mask (15 [WPA +8.1% · EPA +4.49]
  • Washington Commanders (Q4 13:01) — (13:01) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 83-K.Lockett to WAS 39 for 9 yards (27-T.McBride). FUMBLES (27-T.McBride), RECOVERED by GB-49-T.Franz at WAS 39. 49-T.Franz to WAS 39 for no gain (83-K.Lockett). [WPA -8.1% · EPA -3.18]
  • Washington Commanders (Q1 11:08) — (11:08) 11-P.Ramsey pass incomplete to 32-K.Watson. PENALTY on GB-20-M.Anderson, Illegal Contact, 5 yards, enforced at GB 39 - No Play. [WPA +7.8% · EPA +2.31]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Washington Commanders (Q4 9:02) — (9:02) 11-P.Ramsey sacked at WAS 28 for -6 yards (94-K.Gbaja-Biamila). FUMBLES (94-K.Gbaja-Biamila), RECOVERED by GB-95-R.Walker at WAS 23. 95-R.Walker to WAS 23 for no gain (88-D.Thompson). Play Chal [WPA -3.6% · EPA -4.78]
  • Washington Commanders (Q3 2:02) — (2:02) 11-P.Ramsey sacked at WAS 37 for -8 yards (54-N.Wayne, 56-H.Nickerson). FUMBLES (54-N.Wayne), RECOVERED by GB-54-N.Wayne at WAS 37. 54-N.Wayne to WAS 37 for no gain (88-D.Thompson). [WPA -9.8% · EPA -4.76]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 5:25) — (5:25) 4-B.Favre pass incomplete to 80-D.Driver (21-F.Smoot). PENALTY on WAS-24-C.Bailey, Defensive Pass Interference, 36 yards, enforced at WAS 43 - No Play. PENALTY on WAS-24-C.Bailey, Face Mask (15 [WPA +8.1% · EPA +4.49]
  • Washington Commanders (Q1 0:33) — (:33) 11-P.Ramsey FUMBLES (Aborted) at WAS 48, RECOVERED by GB-59-N.Diggs at WAS 49. 59-N.Diggs to WAS 49 for no gain (48-S.Davis). [WPA -8.8% · EPA -4.20]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 8:53 · GB 6 · Score 3-0
    (8:53) 14-J.Tuthill 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
  2. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 4:28 · WAS 24 · Score 3-6
    (4:28) 30-A.Green up the middle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 4:21 · WAS 2 · Score 3-7
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
  4. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 8:02 · GB 35 · Score 6-7
    (8:02) 14-J.Tuthill 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
  5. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 5:12 · WAS 2 · Score 6-13
    (5:12) 30-A.Green up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 5:07 · WAS 2 · Score 6-14
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
  7. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 1:23 · WAS 18 · Score 6-17
    (1:23) 8-R.Longwell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
  8. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 5:55 · GB 13 · Score 9-17
    (5:55) 14-J.Tuthill 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-77-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
  9. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 9:25 · WAS 23 · Score 9-20
    (9:25) 8-R.Longwell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
  10. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 7:53 · WAS 8 · Score 9-26
    (7:53) 30-A.Green left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 7:48 · WAS 2 · Score 9-27
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
  12. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 0:22 · WAS 10 · Score 9-30
    (:22) 8-R.Longwell 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.

Key takeaways

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

  • Green Bay Packers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Darwin Thompson (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Green Bay Packers on 2002-10-20?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Washington Commanders 30-9 in Week 7, 2002.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Green Bay Packers?

Q1: Washington Commanders 3, Green Bay Packers 7; Q2: Washington Commanders 3, Green Bay Packers 10; Q3: Washington Commanders 3, Green Bay Packers 0; Q4: Washington Commanders 0, Green Bay Packers 13; Final: Washington Commanders 9, Green Bay Packers 30.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Green Bay Packers?

Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Green (Q1 4:28) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Green (Q2 5:12) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Green (Q4 7:53) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Tuthill (Q1 8:53, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Tuthill (Q2 8:02, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 1:23, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Tuthill (Q3 5:55, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q4 9:25, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q4 0:22, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Green Bay Packers?

P. Ramsey (Washington Commanders), 29.4% completion, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -12.25 total passing EPA. B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 55.0% completion, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +3.59 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Green Bay Packers?

Darwin Thompson (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.51 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (-4.78 EPA): (9:02) 11-P.Ramsey sacked at WAS 28 for -6 yards (94-K.Gbaja-Biamila). FUMBLES (94-K.Gbaja-Biamila), RECOVERED by GB-95-R.Walker at WAS 23. 95-R.Walker to WAS 23 for no gain (88-D..

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L

Green Bay Packers

Entered 5-1 Now 6-1 W