Quick answer
- Winner
- LA
- Final score
- LA 37–31 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- Washington Commanders 21–14 LA at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Bulger
- Top passer
- M. Bulger
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:42) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short middle to 39-S.Jackson for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2006-12-24
Game summary
The LA beat the Washington Commanders 37–31 on 2006-12-24, overcoming Washington Commanders's 21–14 halftime lead. M. Bulger posted a game-high +21.79 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Washington Commanders | 7 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 31 |
 LA | 0 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 37 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
WASWashington Commanders(6:45) 36-T.Duckett left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
(13:01) 10-M.Bulger pass incomplete short middle to 80-I.Bruce. Play Challenged by LA and REVERSED. 10-M.Bulger pass short middle to 80-I.Bruce for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
(10:00) 10-M.Bulger pass deep right to 86-D.Byrd for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-95-J.Salave'a, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
(6:21) 46-L.Betts left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
(:30) 17-J.Campbell pass short left to 47-C.Cooley for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
(8:56) 46-L.Betts left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
(6:42) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short middle to 39-S.Jackson for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
(1:54) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short middle to 48-S.Davis for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
(8:01) 14-J.Wilkins 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
(3:26) 6-S.Suisham 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
(8:34) 39-S.Jackson left guard for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LALAFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 6:45TD TDT. DuckettPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 5
- Score
- 6-0
(6:45) 36-T.Duckett left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 6:41XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 7-0
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
- LALA
Q2 13:01TD IBI. BrucePoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 10
- Score
- 7-6
(13:01) 10-M.Bulger pass incomplete short middle to 80-I.Bruce. Play Challenged by LA and REVERSED. 10-M.Bulger pass short middle to 80-I.Bruce for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q2 12:55XP Points+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 7-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
- LALA
Q2 10:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- WAS 27
- Score
- 7-13
(10:00) 10-M.Bulger pass deep right to 86-D.Byrd for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-95-J.Salave'a, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- LALA
Q2 9:49XP Points+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 7-14
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 6:21TD LBL. BettsPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 6
- Score
- 13-14
(6:21) 46-L.Betts left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 6:14XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 14-14
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:30TD CCC. CooleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 9
- Score
- 20-14
(:30) 17-J.Campbell pass short left to 47-C.Cooley for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:21XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 21-14
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 8:56TD LBL. BettsPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 7
- Score
- 27-14
(8:56) 46-L.Betts left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 8:49XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 28-14
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
- LALA
Q3 6:42TD Shedrick JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 64
- Score
- 28-20
(6:42) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short middle to 39-S.Jackson for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q3 6:30XP Points+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 28-21
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
- LALA
Q3 1:54TD Points+6
- Yard line
- WAS 10
- Score
- 28-27
(1:54) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short middle to 48-S.Davis for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q3 1:49XP Points+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 28-28
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
- LALA
Q4 8:01FG Points+3
- Yard line
- WAS 3
- Score
- 28-31
(8:01) 14-J.Wilkins 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 3:26FG SSS. SuishamPoints+3
- Yard line
- LA 34
- Score
- 31-31
(3:26) 6-S.Suisham 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
- LALA
OT 8:34TD Shedrick JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 21
- Score
- 31-37
(8:34) 39-S.Jackson left guard for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Bulger · LA · Passing · +21.79 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 2I. Bruce · LA · Receiving · +11.33 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
- 3C. Cooley · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +9.50 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
- 4
Jihaad Campbell · Washington Commanders · Passing · +5.69 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play - 5T. Holt · LA · Receiving · +4.26 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
- 6Damiere Byrd · LA · Receiving · +4.18 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.09 EPA/play
- 7L. Betts · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.15 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
- 8S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.81 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
M. Bulger — LA · Passing
M. Bulger posted the highest total EPA (+21.79) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.53 EPA per play.
M. Bulger's top snap (+5.79 EPA): (6:42) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short middle to 39-S.Jackson for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
M. Bulger led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Bulger (LA) · 41 dropbacks · 61.0% completion · +2.4% CPOE · +0.53 EPA/play · +21.79 total EPA
- Jihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders) · 28 dropbacks · 46.4% completion · -11.0% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +5.69 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | LA |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.062 | +0.087 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.2% | 42.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.203 | +0.531 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.055 | -0.086 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.087 | -0.062 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.7% | 48.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Washington Commanders +0.06, LA +0.09) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Washington Commanders: +0.06 EPA/play (72nd percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- LA: +0.09 EPA/play (78th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- LA: 15 drives, +9.02 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 13 drives, +5.23 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Washington Commanders — T. Duckett
- LA — I. Bruce (M. Bulger pass)
- LA — Damiere Byrd (M. Bulger pass)
- Washington Commanders — L. Betts
- Washington Commanders — C. Cooley (Jihaad Campbell pass)
- Washington Commanders — L. Betts
- LA — Shedrick Jackson (M. Bulger pass)
- LA — Shaquan Davis (M. Bulger pass)
- LA — Shedrick Jackson
Field goals
- LA — Jordan Wilkins
- Washington Commanders — S. Suisham
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 LA 5 (Q1 6:45) — (6:45) 36-T.Duckett left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 6:41) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. LA found the end zone from the WAS 10 (Q2 13:01); LA added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 12:55) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; LA found the end zone from the WAS 27 (Q2 10:00); LA added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 9:49) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the LA 6 (Q2 6:21) — (6:21) 46-L.Betts left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 6:14) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the LA 9 (Q2 0:30) — (:30) 17-J.Campbell pass short left to 47-C.Cooley for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 0:21) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost..
The third quarter: LA won the period 14–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the LA 7 (Q3 8:56) — (8:56) 46-L.Betts left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 8:49) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; LA found the end zone from the WAS 64 (Q3 6:42) — (6:42) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short middle to 39-S.Jackson for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 6:30) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; LA found the end zone from the WAS 10 (Q3 1:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short middle to 48-S.Davis for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 1:49) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. LA connected on a field goal from the WAS 3 (Q4 8:01) — (8:01) 14-J.Wilkins 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the LA 34 (Q4 3:26) — (3:26) 6-S.Suisham 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost..
Overtime: LA won the period 6–0. LA found the end zone from the WAS 21 (OT 8:34) — (8:34) 39-S.Jackson left guard for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 2:11) — (2:11) 46-L.Betts right tackle to LA 24 for 25 yards (21-O.Atogwe). FUMBLES (21-O.Atogwe), RECOVERED by LA-25-C.Chavous at LA 13. 25-C.Chavous to LA 13 for no gain (82-A.Randle El).
- LA (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 14-J.Wilkins 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
- LA (OT 14:17) — (14:17) 10-M.Bulger pass deep middle to 80-I.Bruce to LA 49 for 27 yards (21-S.Taylor).
- LA (Q4 4:45) — (4:45) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short right to 39-S.Jackson to LA 40 for 5 yards (96-C.Griffin). FUMBLES (96-C.Griffin), touched at LA 40, RECOVERED by WAS-98-L.Marshall at LA 39. 98-L.Marshall to L
- LA (OT 12:55) — (12:55) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass incomplete short right to 81-T.Holt (25-K.Wright).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- LA (Q3 6:42) — (6:42) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short middle to 39-S.Jackson for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LA (Q2 13:43) — (13:43) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass incomplete deep right to 81-T.Holt. PENALTY on WAS-32-A.Jimoh, Defensive Pass Interference, 43 yards, enforced at LA 40 - No Play.
- LA (Q2 7:05) — (7:05) 1-M.Turk punt is BLOCKED by 39-V.Fox, Center-45-C.Massey, ball out of bounds at LA 8.
- LA (Q4 4:45) — (4:45) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short right to 39-S.Jackson to LA 40 for 5 yards (96-C.Griffin). FUMBLES (96-C.Griffin), touched at LA 40, RECOVERED by WAS-98-L.Marshall at LA 39. 98-L.Marshall to L
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 6:45 · LA 5 · Score 6-0
(6:45) 36-T.Duckett left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 6:41 · LA 2 · Score 7-0
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - LA TD (+6) — Q2 13:01 · WAS 10 · Score 7-6
(13:01) 10-M.Bulger pass incomplete short middle to 80-I.Bruce. Play Challenged by LA and REVERSED. 10-M.Bulger pass short middle to 80-I.Bruce for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q2 12:55 · WAS 2 · Score 7-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - LA TD (+6) — Q2 10:00 · WAS 27 · Score 7-13
(10:00) 10-M.Bulger pass deep right to 86-D.Byrd for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-95-J.Salave'a, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - LA XP (+1) — Q2 9:49 · WAS 2 · Score 7-14
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 6:21 · LA 6 · Score 13-14
(6:21) 46-L.Betts left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 6:14 · LA 2 · Score 14-14
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 0:30 · LA 9 · Score 20-14
(:30) 17-J.Campbell pass short left to 47-C.Cooley for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 0:21 · LA 2 · Score 21-14
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 8:56 · LA 7 · Score 27-14
(8:56) 46-L.Betts left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 8:49 · LA 2 · Score 28-14
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - LA TD (+6) — Q3 6:42 · WAS 64 · Score 28-20
(6:42) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short middle to 39-S.Jackson for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q3 6:30 · WAS 2 · Score 28-21
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - LA TD (+6) — Q3 1:54 · WAS 10 · Score 28-27
(1:54) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short middle to 48-S.Davis for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q3 1:49 · WAS 2 · Score 28-28
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - LA FG (+3) — Q4 8:01 · WAS 3 · Score 28-31
(8:01) 14-J.Wilkins 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 3:26 · LA 34 · Score 31-31
(3:26) 6-S.Suisham 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - LA TD (+6) — OT 8:34 · WAS 21 · Score 31-37
(8:34) 39-S.Jackson left guard for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- LA earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- M. Bulger (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Jihaad Campbell (WAS) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs LA on 2006-12-24?
The LA beat the Washington Commanders 37-31 in Week 16, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs LA?
Q1: Washington Commanders 7, LA 0; Q2: Washington Commanders 14, LA 14; Q3: Washington Commanders 7, LA 14; Q4: Washington Commanders 3, LA 3; Q5: Washington Commanders 0, LA 6; Final: Washington Commanders 31, LA 37.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs LA?
Washington Commanders touchdown — T. Duckett (Q1 6:45) LA touchdown — I. Bruce (M. Bulger pass) (Q2 13:01) LA touchdown — D. Byrd (M. Bulger pass) (Q2 10:00) Washington Commanders touchdown — L. Betts (Q2 6:21) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Cooley (J. Campbell pass) (Q2 0:30) Washington Commanders touchdown — L. Betts (Q3 8:56) LA touchdown — S. Jackson (M. Bulger pass) (Q3 6:42) LA touchdown — S. Davis (M. Bulger pass) (Q3 1:54) LA touchdown — S. Jackson (OT 8:34) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q4 8:01, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — S. Suisham (Q4 3:26, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs LA?
M. Bulger (LA), 61.0% completion, +2.4% CPOE, +0.53 EPA per dropback, +21.79 total passing EPA. Jihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders), 46.4% completion, -11.0% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +5.69 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs LA?
M. Bulger (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.79 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (+5.79 EPA): (6:42) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short middle to 39-S.Jackson for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Washington Commanders vs LA a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. LA won 37-31 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 5-9 Now 5-10 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 6-8 Now 7-8 W
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