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NFL · Week 2 · September 17, 2007 · 12 min read

Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 2007 Week 2 Recap

Commanders defeat Eagles 20–12 in Week 2

Jihaad Campbell led Fantasy Impact as Commanders prevailed in a 20–12 Week 2 finish.

Washington Commanders 20 2–0 Winner
Final 20–12
Philadelphia Eagles 12 0–2
Winner
Washington Commanders
Final score
20–12
Halftime
Washington Commanders 10–6 Philadelphia Eagles
Top passer
D. McNabb
FantasyHQ MVP
Jihaad Campbell
Game date
September 17, 2007

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • Jihaad Campbell
    Jihaad Campbell 16/32 · 246 YDS · 1 TD +8.7 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Moss 6 REC · 89 YDS +8.3 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Cooley 2 REC · 25 YDS · 1 TD +6.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • J.Avant 5 REC · 55 YDS +6.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Ronnie Brown
    Ronnie Brown 2 REC · 27 YDS +4.1 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Westbrook 8 REC · 66 YDS +2.7 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Washington Commanders
Final score
Washington Commanders 20–12 Philadelphia Eagles
Halftime
Washington Commanders 10–6 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Jihaad Campbell
Top passer
D. McNabb
Biggest EPA play
(:14) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep left to 47-C.Cooley for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2007-09-17

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the Philadelphia Eagles 20–12 on 2007-09-17. Jihaad Campbell posted a game-high +8.67 total EPA in the passing.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Washington Commanders3737020
Philadelphia Eagles0633012

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

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 0:02FG
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 17
    Score
    3-0

    (:02) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.

  2. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 10:46FG
    DAD. Akers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 7
    Score
    3-3

    (10:46) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Akers 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.

  3. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 7:08FG
    DAD. Akers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 22
    Score
    3-6

    (7:08) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Akers 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.

  4. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 0:14TD
    CCC. Cooley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 16
    Score
    9-6

    (:14) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep left to 47-C.Cooley for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 0:09XP
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    10-6

    (Kick formation) 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.

  6. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 5:50FG
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 19
    Score
    13-6

    (5:50) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.

  7. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 1:19FG
    DAD. Akers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 8
    Score
    13-9

    (1:19) 2-D.Akers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.

  8. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 12:08TD
    CPC. Portis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 6
    Score
    19-9

    (12:08) 26-C.Portis left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 12:02XP
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    20-9

    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.

  10. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 6:33FG
    DAD. Akers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 4
    Score
    20-12

    (6:33) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Akers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Jihaad CampbellJihaad Campbell · Washington Commanders · Passing · +8.67 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
  2. 2S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +8.34 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
  3. 3J. Avant · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +6.32 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
  4. 4C. Cooley · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.17 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.08 EPA/play
  5. 5Ronnie BrownRonnie Brown · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.13 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.07 EPA/play
  6. 6A.Randle El · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.15 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
  7. 7B. Westbrook · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.73 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  8. 8T. Yoder · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.13 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Jihaad Campbell

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Jihaad Campbell — WAS · Passing

Jihaad Campbell posted the highest total EPA (+8.67) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.27 EPA per play.

Jihaad Campbell's top snap (+4.39 EPA): (:14) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep left to 47-C.Cooley for 16 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) · 51 dropbacks · 54.9% completion · +0.3% CPOE · -0.10 EPA/play · -5.04 total EPA
  • Jihaad CampbellJihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders) · 32 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.1% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +8.67 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatWashington CommandersPhiladelphia Eagles
Offensive EPA/play+0.107-0.009
Offensive success rate45.2%45.2%
Pass EPA/play+0.271-0.099
Rush EPA/play-0.032-0.072
Defensive EPA/play+0.009-0.107
Defensive success rate54.8%54.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Washington Commanders: +0.11 EPA/play (78th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Philadelphia Eagles: -0.01 EPA/play (53rd percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Philadelphia Eagles: 11 drives, -0.79 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Washington Commanders: 11 drives, +8.96 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Washington Commanders — C. Cooley (Jihaad Campbell pass) (Q2 0:14)
  • Washington Commanders — C. Portis (Q4 12:08)

Field goals

  • Washington Commanders — S. Suisham (Q1 0:02)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q2 10:46)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q2 7:08)
  • Washington Commanders — S. Suisham (Q3 5:50)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q3 1:19)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q4 6:33)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 17 (Q1 0:02) — (:02) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–6. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 7 (Q2 10:46) — (10:46) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Akers 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 22 (Q2 7:08) — (7:08) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Akers 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 16 (Q2 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep left to 47-C.Cooley for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 0:09) — (Kick formation) 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 19 (Q3 5:50) — (5:50) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 8 (Q3 1:19) — (1:19) 2-D.Akers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 6 (Q4 12:08) — (12:08) 26-C.Portis left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 12:02) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 4 (Q4 6:33) — (6:33) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Akers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Washington Commanders (Q2 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep left to 47-C.Cooley for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.4% · EPA +4.39]
  • Washington Commanders (Q1 2:07) — (2:07) 17-J.Campbell pass deep right to 89-S.Moss to PHI 23 for 48 yards (21-W.James). [WPA +12.5% · EPA +3.33]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 9:52) — (9:52) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short left to 81-J.Avant to WAS 23 for 14 yards (21-S.Taylor). [WPA +9.3% · EPA +3.42]
  • Washington Commanders (Q2 10:01) — (10:01) 17-J.Campbell pass short right intended for 82-A.Randle El INTERCEPTED by 21-W.James at WAS 39. 21-W.James to WAS 39 for no gain (26-C.Portis). [WPA -9.2% · EPA -3.76]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 1:10) — (1:10) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass incomplete short middle to 80-K.Curtis. [WPA -7.8% · EPA -2.29]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Washington Commanders (Q2 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep left to 47-C.Cooley for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.4% · EPA +4.39]
  • Washington Commanders (Q2 10:01) — (10:01) 17-J.Campbell pass short right intended for 82-A.Randle El INTERCEPTED by 21-W.James at WAS 39. 21-W.James to WAS 39 for no gain (26-C.Portis). [WPA -9.2% · EPA -3.76]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 9:52) — (9:52) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short left to 81-J.Avant to WAS 23 for 14 yards (21-S.Taylor). [WPA +9.3% · EPA +3.42]
  • Washington Commanders (Q1 2:07) — (2:07) 17-J.Campbell pass deep right to 89-S.Moss to PHI 23 for 48 yards (21-W.James). [WPA +12.5% · EPA +3.33]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 0:02 · PHI 17 · Score 3-0
    (:02) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
  2. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 10:46 · WAS 7 · Score 3-3
    (10:46) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Akers 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
  3. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 7:08 · WAS 22 · Score 3-6
    (7:08) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Akers 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
  4. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 0:14 · PHI 16 · Score 9-6
    (:14) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep left to 47-C.Cooley for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 0:09 · PHI 2 · Score 10-6
    (Kick formation) 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
  6. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 5:50 · PHI 19 · Score 13-6
    (5:50) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
  7. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 1:19 · WAS 8 · Score 13-9
    (1:19) 2-D.Akers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
  8. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 12:08 · PHI 6 · Score 19-9
    (12:08) 26-C.Portis left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 12:02 · PHI 2 · Score 20-9
    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
  10. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 6:33 · WAS 4 · Score 20-12
    (6:33) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Akers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.

Key takeaways

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2007-09-17?

The Washington Commanders beat the Philadelphia Eagles 20-12 in Week 2, 2007.

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

Q1: Washington Commanders 3, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q2: Washington Commanders 7, Philadelphia Eagles 6; Q3: Washington Commanders 3, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Q4: Washington Commanders 7, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Final: Washington Commanders 20, Philadelphia Eagles 12.

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

Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Cooley (J. Campbell pass) (Q2 0:14) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Portis (Q4 12:08) Washington Commanders field goal — S. Suisham (Q1 0:02, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q2 10:46, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q2 7:08, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — S. Suisham (Q3 5:50, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q3 1:19, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q4 6:33, 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?

D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 54.9% completion, +0.3% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -5.04 total passing EPA. Jihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders), 50.0% completion, +0.1% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +8.67 total passing EPA.

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

Jihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.67 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+4.39 EPA): (:14) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep left to 47-C.Cooley for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L