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NFL · Week 13 · December 3, 2006 · 12 min read

Atlanta Falcons vs. Washington Commanders: 2006 Week 13 Recap

Falcons defeat Commanders 24–14 in Week 13

S.Moss led Fantasy Impact as Falcons prevailed in a 24–14 Week 13 finish.

Atlanta Falcons 24 6–6 Winner
Final 24–14
Washington Commanders 14 4–8
Winner
Atlanta Falcons
Final score
24–14
Halftime
Atlanta Falcons 10–14 Washington Commanders
Top passer
Jihaad Campbell
FantasyHQ MVP
S.Moss
Game date
December 3, 2006

Top fantasy performers · Falcons

  • A.Crumpler 2 REC · 62 YDS · 1 TD +7.7 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Norwood 9 CAR · 107 YDS · 1 TD +6.0 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Vick 8/22 · 136 YDS · 2 TD +3.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • S.Moss 7 REC · 123 YDS · 1 TD +13.6 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Betts 28 CAR · 155 YDS · 1 TD +2.8 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Lloyd 2 REC · 26 YDS +1.7 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Atlanta Falcons
Final score
Atlanta Falcons 24–14 Washington Commanders
Halftime
Atlanta Falcons 10–14 Washington Commanders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
S. Moss
Top passer
Jihaad Campbell
Biggest EPA play
(11:29) 17-J.Campbell pass INTERCEPTED by 92-C.Davis (36-L.Milloy) [36-L.Milloy] at ATL 34…
Game date
2006-12-03

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Washington Commanders 24–14 on 2006-12-03, overcoming Washington Commanders's 14–10 halftime lead. S. Moss posted a game-high +13.56 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Atlanta Falcons01077024
Washington Commanders14000014

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons
WASWashington Commanders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 6:58TD
    LBL. Betts

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 8
    Score
    0-6

    (6:58) 46-L.Betts left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 6:53XP
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    0-7

    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.

  3. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 2:52TD
    SMS. Moss

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 42
    Score
    0-13

    (2:52) 17-J.Campbell pass deep left to 89-S.Moss for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 2:43XP
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    0-14

    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.

  5. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 7:47FG
    MAM. Andersen

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 16
    Score
    3-14

    (7:47) 5-M.Andersen 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.

  6. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 2:26TD
    ACA. Crumpler

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 16
    Score
    9-14

    (2:26) 7-M.Vick pass deep left to 83-A.Crumpler for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 2:20XP
    MAM. Andersen

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    10-14

    5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.

  8. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q3 10:38TD
    MJM. Jenkins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 22
    Score
    16-14

    (10:38) 7-M.Vick pass to 12-M.Jenkins for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q3 10:32XP
    MAM. Andersen

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    17-14

    5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.

  10. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 12:26TD
    JNJ. Norwood

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 69
    Score
    23-14

    (12:26) 32-J.Norwood right end for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 12:26XP
    MAM. Andersen

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    24-14

    5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +13.56 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.94 EPA/play
  2. 2A. Crumpler · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +7.67 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.83 EPA/play
  3. 3J. Norwood · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +6.03 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
  4. 4M. Vick · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +3.94 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
  5. 5M. Jenkins · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.65 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
  6. 6A. Lelie · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.11 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
  7. 7L. Betts · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +2.75 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
  8. 8B. Lloyd · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.70 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.85 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

S. Moss — WAS · Receiving

S. Moss posted the highest total EPA (+13.56) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.94 EPA per play.

S. Moss's top snap (+4.26 EPA): (2:52) 17-J.Campbell pass deep left to 89-S.Moss for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-7.91 EPA): Jihaad Campbell — (11:29) 17-J.Campbell pass INTERCEPTED by 92-C.Davis (36-L.Milloy) [36-L.Milloy] at ATL 34. 92-C.Davis to WAS 25 for 41 yards (46-L.Betts).

Quarterback report card

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

  • Jihaad CampbellJihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders) · 41 dropbacks · 43.9% completion · -5.7% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -8.06 total EPA
  • M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) · 22 dropbacks · 36.4% completion · -13.2% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +3.94 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatAtlanta FalconsWashington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play+0.083-0.085
Offensive success rate48.0%48.9%
Pass EPA/play+0.179-0.197
Rush EPA/play+0.078+0.017
Defensive EPA/play+0.085-0.083
Defensive success rate51.1%52.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Atlanta Falcons: +0.08 EPA/play (78th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Washington Commanders: -0.09 EPA/play (32nd percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, +6.19 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Washington Commanders: 11 drives, -7.66 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Washington Commanders — L. Betts (Q1 6:58)
  • Washington Commanders — S. Moss (Jihaad Campbell pass) (Q1 2:52)
  • Atlanta Falcons — A. Crumpler (M. Vick pass) (Q2 2:26)
  • Atlanta Falcons — M. Jenkins (M. Vick pass) (Q3 10:38)
  • Atlanta Falcons — J. Norwood (Q4 12:26)

Field goals

  • Atlanta Falcons — M. Andersen (Q2 7:47)
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 ATL 8 (Q1 6:58) — (6:58) 46-L.Betts left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 6:53) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the ATL 42 (Q1 2:52) — (2:52) 17-J.Campbell pass deep left to 89-S.Moss for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 2:43) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the WAS 16 (Q2 7:47) — (7:47) 5-M.Andersen 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the WAS 16 (Q2 2:26) — (2:26) 7-M.Vick pass deep left to 83-A.Crumpler for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 2:20) — 5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub..

The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the WAS 22 (Q3 10:38) — (10:38) 7-M.Vick pass to 12-M.Jenkins for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 10:32) — 5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub..

The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the WAS 69 (Q4 12:26) — (12:26) 32-J.Norwood right end for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 12:26) — 5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Washington Commanders (Q3 11:29) — (11:29) 17-J.Campbell pass INTERCEPTED by 92-C.Davis (36-L.Milloy) [36-L.Milloy] at ATL 34. 92-C.Davis to WAS 25 for 41 yards (46-L.Betts). [WPA -25.2% · EPA -7.91]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q4 12:26) — (12:26) 32-J.Norwood right end for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.8% · EPA +6.08]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q3 10:38) — (10:38) 7-M.Vick pass to 12-M.Jenkins for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.3% · EPA +3.08]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 2:26) — (2:26) 7-M.Vick pass deep left to 83-A.Crumpler for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.0% · EPA +3.59]
  • Washington Commanders (Q4 2:40) — (2:40) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep right intended for 82-A.Randle El INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Crocker [51-D.Williams] at ATL 0. 25-C.Crocker ran ob at ATL 28 for 28 yards. PENALTY on WAS-85-B.Lloyd, [WPA -8.0% · EPA -5.84]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Washington Commanders (Q3 11:29) — (11:29) 17-J.Campbell pass INTERCEPTED by 92-C.Davis (36-L.Milloy) [36-L.Milloy] at ATL 34. 92-C.Davis to WAS 25 for 41 yards (46-L.Betts). [WPA -25.2% · EPA -7.91]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q4 12:26) — (12:26) 32-J.Norwood right end for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.8% · EPA +6.08]
  • Washington Commanders (Q4 2:40) — (2:40) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep right intended for 82-A.Randle El INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Crocker [51-D.Williams] at ATL 0. 25-C.Crocker ran ob at ATL 28 for 28 yards. PENALTY on WAS-85-B.Lloyd, [WPA -8.0% · EPA -5.84]
  • Washington Commanders (Q1 2:52) — (2:52) 17-J.Campbell pass deep left to 89-S.Moss for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +3.6% · EPA +4.26]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 6:58 · ATL 8 · Score 0-6
    (6:58) 46-L.Betts left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 6:53 · ATL 2 · Score 0-7
    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
  3. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 2:52 · ATL 42 · Score 0-13
    (2:52) 17-J.Campbell pass deep left to 89-S.Moss for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 2:43 · ATL 2 · Score 0-14
    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
  5. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 7:47 · WAS 16 · Score 3-14
    (7:47) 5-M.Andersen 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
  6. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 2:26 · WAS 16 · Score 9-14
    (2:26) 7-M.Vick pass deep left to 83-A.Crumpler for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 2:20 · WAS 2 · Score 10-14
    5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
  8. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 10:38 · WAS 22 · Score 16-14
    (10:38) 7-M.Vick pass to 12-M.Jenkins for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 10:32 · WAS 2 · Score 17-14
    5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
  10. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 12:26 · WAS 69 · Score 23-14
    (12:26) 32-J.Norwood right end for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 12:26 · WAS 2 · Score 24-14
    5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.

Key takeaways

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

  • Atlanta Falcons earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • S. Moss (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Jihaad Campbell (WAS) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • M. Vick (ATL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Washington Commanders on 2006-12-03?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Washington Commanders 24-14 in Week 13, 2006.

What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Washington Commanders?

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 0, Washington Commanders 14; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 10, Washington Commanders 0; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 7, Washington Commanders 0; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 7, Washington Commanders 0; Final: Atlanta Falcons 24, Washington Commanders 14.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Washington Commanders?

Washington Commanders touchdown — L. Betts (Q1 6:58) Washington Commanders touchdown — S. Moss (J. Campbell pass) (Q1 2:52) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — A. Crumpler (M. Vick pass) (Q2 2:26) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Jenkins (M. Vick pass) (Q3 10:38) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Norwood (Q4 12:26) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Andersen (Q2 7:47, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Washington Commanders?

Jihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders), 43.9% completion, -5.7% CPOE, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -8.06 total passing EPA. M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons), 36.4% completion, -13.2% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +3.94 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Washington Commanders?

S. Moss (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.56 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+4.26 EPA): (2:52) 17-J.Campbell pass deep left to 89-S.Moss for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 5-6 Now 6-6 W

Washington Commanders

Entered 4-7 Now 4-8 L