Quick answer
- Winner
- Washington Commanders
- Final score
- Washington Commanders 34–3 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 0–14 Washington Commanders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jihaad Campbell
- Top passer
- J. Kitna
- Biggest EPA play
- (:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-J.Kitna pass short left intended for 87-M.Furrey INTERCEPTED …
- Game date
- 2007-10-07
Game summary
The Washington Commanders beat the Detroit Lions 34–3 on 2007-10-07. Jihaad Campbell posted a game-high +20.09 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 18 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Lions | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
 Washington Commanders | 14 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DETDetroit Lions(8:23) 17-J.Campbell pass short left to 47-C.Cooley for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
(2:00) 45-M.Sellers left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
(2:32) 4-J.Hanson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(:35) 8-J.Kitna sacked in End Zone for -7 yards, SAFETY (99-A.Carter).
(10:54) 17-J.Campbell pass short right to 45-M.Sellers for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-J.Campbell pass to 47-C.Cooley is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(3:10) 6-S.Suisham 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
(:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-J.Kitna pass short left intended for 87-M.Furrey INTERCEPTED by 22-C.Rogers at WAS 39. 22-C.Rogers for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
WASWashington CommandersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 8:23TD CCC. CooleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 7
- Score
- 0-6
(8:23) 17-J.Campbell pass short left to 47-C.Cooley for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 8:17XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 0-7
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 2:00TD MSM. SellersPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 1
- Score
- 0-13
(2:00) 45-M.Sellers left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 1:56XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 0-14
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 2:32FG Points+3
- Yard line
- WAS 21
- Score
- 3-14
(2:32) 4-J.Hanson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 0:35Safety JKJ. KitnaPoints+2
- Yard line
- WAS 93
- Score
- 3-16
(:35) 8-J.Kitna sacked in End Zone for -7 yards, SAFETY (99-A.Carter).
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 10:54TD MSM. SellersPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 8
- Score
- 3-22
(10:54) 17-J.Campbell pass short right to 45-M.Sellers for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 10:47Safety Jihaad CampbellPoints+2
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 3-24
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-J.Campbell pass to 47-C.Cooley is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 3:10FG SSS. SuishamPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 10
- Score
- 3-27
(3:10) 6-S.Suisham 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 0:57TD Casey RogersPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 43
- Score
- 3-33
(:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-J.Kitna pass short left intended for 87-M.Furrey INTERCEPTED by 22-C.Rogers at WAS 39. 22-C.Rogers for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 0:45XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 3-34
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Jihaad Campbell · Washington Commanders · Passing · +20.09 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 2A.Randle El · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +9.99 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
- 3C. Cooley · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.16 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
- 4M. Sellers · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.21 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
- 5
Ryan Williams · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.08 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play - 6C. Portis · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.86 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
- 7K. McCardell · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.32 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 8
Ja'Marcus Bradley · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +1.45 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.45 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
Jihaad Campbell — WAS · Passing
Jihaad Campbell posted the highest total EPA (+20.09) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.67 EPA per play.
Jihaad Campbell's top snap (+5.46 EPA): (2:45) 17-J.Campbell pass short left to 82-A.Randle El to DET 1 for 37 yards (50-E.Sims). WAS-82-A.Randle El was injured during the play. He is Out.
Biggest single play (-8.79 EPA): J. Kitna — (:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-J.Kitna pass short left intended for 87-M.Furrey INTERCEPTED by 22-C.Rogers at WAS 39. 22-C.Rogers for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J. Kitna led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Kitna (Detroit Lions) · 37 dropbacks · 43.2% completion · -11.2% CPOE · -0.51 EPA/play · -18.78 total EPA
- Jihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders) · 30 dropbacks · 76.7% completion · +17.2% CPOE · +0.67 EPA/play · +20.09 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.315 | +0.110 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.6% | 55.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.508 | +0.670 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.043 | -0.334 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.110 | +0.315 |
| Defensive success rate | 44.4% | 63.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Washington Commanders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.32), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: -0.32 EPA/play (3rd percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Washington Commanders: +0.11 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 12 drives, -22.35 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 11 drives, +8.89 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)
- Washington Commanders — M. Sellers
- Washington Commanders — M. Sellers (Jihaad Campbell pass)
- Washington Commanders — Casey Rogers
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
- Washington Commanders — S. Suisham
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DET 7 (Q2 8:23) — (8:23) 17-J.Campbell pass short left to 47-C.Cooley for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 8:17) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 45-M.Sellers left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 1:56) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost..
The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 3–2. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the WAS 21 (Q3 2:32) — (2:32) 4-J.Hanson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Washington Commanders registered a safety from the WAS 93 (Q3 0:35) — (:35) 8-J.Kitna sacked in End Zone for -7 yards, SAFETY (99-A.Carter)..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 18–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DET 8 (Q4 10:54) — (10:54) 17-J.Campbell pass short right to 45-M.Sellers for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders registered a safety from the DET 2 (Q4 10:47) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-J.Campbell pass to 47-C.Cooley is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DET 10 (Q4 3:10) — (3:10) 6-S.Suisham 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the WAS 43 (Q4 0:57); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 0:45) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 8:01) — (8:01) (Shotgun) 26-C.Portis FUMBLES (Aborted) at DET 29, and recovers at DET 40. 26-C.Portis to DET 40 for no gain (78-C.Redding).
- Washington Commanders (Q2 2:45) — (2:45) 17-J.Campbell pass short left to 82-A.Randle El to DET 1 for 37 yards (50-E.Sims). WAS-82-A.Randle El was injured during the play. He is Out.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 10:55) — (10:55) 17-J.Campbell pass short middle to 82-A.Randle El to DET 25 for 16 yards (25-F.Bryant).
- Washington Commanders (Q2 12:18) — (12:18) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass short left to 47-C.Cooley to DET 39 for 9 yards (54-T.Lehman, 42-G.Alexander).
- Washington Commanders (Q1 12:37) — (12:37) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass short middle to 26-C.Portis to WAS 45 for 11 yards (99-D.White).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 0:57) — (:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-J.Kitna pass short left intended for 87-M.Furrey INTERCEPTED by 22-C.Rogers at WAS 39. 22-C.Rogers for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 2:45) — (2:45) 17-J.Campbell pass short left to 82-A.Randle El to DET 1 for 37 yards (50-E.Sims). WAS-82-A.Randle El was injured during the play. He is Out.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 11:16) — (11:16) 2-N.Harris punts 51 yards to WAS 13, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 83-J.Thrash to DET 25 for 62 yards (54-T.Lehman). FUMBLES (54-T.Lehman), touched at DET 3, recovered by WAS-31-R.Cartwright at DET 3.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 13:51) — (13:51) 26-C.Portis right end to DET 14 for 4 yards (25-F.Bryant). FUMBLES (25-F.Bryant), RECOVERED by DET-42-G.Alexander at DET 10. 42-G.Alexander ran ob at DET 10 for no gain.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 8:23 · DET 7 · Score 0-6
(8:23) 17-J.Campbell pass short left to 47-C.Cooley for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 8:17 · DET 2 · Score 0-7
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · DET 1 · Score 0-13
(2:00) 45-M.Sellers left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 1:56 · DET 2 · Score 0-14
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 2:32 · WAS 21 · Score 3-14
(2:32) 4-J.Hanson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Washington Commanders Safety (+2) — Q3 0:35 · WAS 93 · Score 3-16
(:35) 8-J.Kitna sacked in End Zone for -7 yards, SAFETY (99-A.Carter). - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 10:54 · DET 8 · Score 3-22
(10:54) 17-J.Campbell pass short right to 45-M.Sellers for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders Safety (+2) — Q4 10:47 · DET 2 · Score 3-24
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-J.Campbell pass to 47-C.Cooley is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 3:10 · DET 10 · Score 3-27
(3:10) 6-S.Suisham 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 0:57 · WAS 43 · Score 3-33
(:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-J.Kitna pass short left intended for 87-M.Furrey INTERCEPTED by 22-C.Rogers at WAS 39. 22-C.Rogers for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 0:45 · DET 2 · Score 3-34
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
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.
- J. Kitna (DET) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Jihaad Campbell (WAS) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Washington Commanders on 2007-10-07?
The Washington Commanders beat the Detroit Lions 34-3 in Week 5, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Washington Commanders?
Q2: Detroit Lions 0, Washington Commanders 14; Q3: Detroit Lions 3, Washington Commanders 2; Q4: Detroit Lions 0, Washington Commanders 18; Final: Detroit Lions 3, Washington Commanders 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Washington Commanders?
Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Cooley (J. Campbell pass) (Q2 8:23) Washington Commanders touchdown — M. Sellers (Q2 2:00) Washington Commanders touchdown — M. Sellers (J. Campbell pass) (Q4 10:54) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Rogers (Q4 0:57) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q3 2:32, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — S. Suisham (Q4 3:10, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Washington Commanders?
J. Kitna (Detroit Lions), 43.2% completion, -11.2% CPOE, -0.51 EPA per dropback, -18.78 total passing EPA. Jihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders), 76.7% completion, +17.2% CPOE, +0.67 EPA per dropback, +20.09 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Washington Commanders?
Jihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +20.09 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+5.46 EPA): (2:45) 17-J.Campbell pass short left to 82-A.Randle El to DET 1 for 37 yards (50-E.Sims). WAS-82-A.Randle El was injured during the play. He is Out..
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L
Washington Commanders
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
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