Quick answer
- Winner
- San Francisco 49ers
- Final score
- San Francisco 49ers 27–24 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- Washington Commanders 17–7 San Francisco 49ers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jihaad Campbell
- Top passer
- Jihaad Campbell
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:03) 13-S.Hill pass deep right intended for 84-J.Morgan INTERCEPTED by 22-C.Rogers at W…
- Game date
- 2008-12-28
Game summary
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Washington Commanders 27–24 on 2008-12-28, overcoming Washington Commanders's 17–7 halftime lead. Jihaad Campbell posted a game-high +8.14 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Washington Commanders | 0 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
 San Francisco 49ers | 7 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
WASWashington Commanders(9:29) 13-S.Hill right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(14:24) 26-C.Portis left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
(11:32) 6-S.Suisham 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
(:32) 17-J.Campbell pass short right to 82-A.Randle El for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-98-P.Haralson, Defensive Holding, declined. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
(11:25) 29-D.Foster left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(10:00) 13-S.Hill pass short right to 89-J.Hill for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at WAS 7.
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(5:11) 6-J.Nedney 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(1:15) 17-J.Campbell up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
(:03) 6-J.Nedney 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
SFSan Francisco 49ersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 9:29TD SHS. HillPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 0-6
(9:29) 13-S.Hill right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 9:24XP JNJ. NedneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 0-7
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 14:24TD CPC. PortisPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 4
- Score
- 6-7
(14:24) 26-C.Portis left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 14:20XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 7-7
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 11:32FG SSS. SuishamPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 23
- Score
- 10-7
(11:32) 6-S.Suisham 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:32TD ARA. RandlePoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 6
- Score
- 16-7
(:32) 17-J.Campbell pass short right to 82-A.Randle El for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-98-P.Haralson, Defensive Holding, declined. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:26XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 17-7
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 11:25TD DFD. FosterPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 1
- Score
- 17-13
(11:25) 29-D.Foster left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 11:19XP JNJ. NedneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 17-14
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 10:00TD Julian HillPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 9
- Score
- 17-20
(10:00) 13-S.Hill pass short right to 89-J.Hill for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at WAS 7.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 9:53XP JNJ. NedneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 17-21
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 5:11FG JNJ. NedneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 16
- Score
- 17-24
(5:11) 6-J.Nedney 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 1:15TD Jihaad CampbellPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 23-24
(1:15) 17-J.Campbell up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 1:09XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 24-24
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 0:03FG JNJ. NedneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 22
- Score
- 24-27
(:03) 6-J.Nedney 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Jihaad Campbell · Washington Commanders · Passing · +8.14 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 2S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.65 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 3
Jordan Morgan · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +5.51 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.84 EPA/play - 4C. Cooley · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.43 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 5Jihaad Campbell · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +4.14 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.14 EPA/play
- 6S. Hill · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +3.45 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 7
Micah Robinson · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.76 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play - 8D. Foster · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +2.52 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.28 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 (+8.14) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.23 EPA per play.
Jihaad Campbell's top snap (+4.14 EPA): (1:15) 17-J.Campbell up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Biggest single play (-5.98 EPA): S. Hill — (13:03) 13-S.Hill pass deep right intended for 84-J.Morgan INTERCEPTED by 22-C.Rogers at WAS 46. 22-C.Rogers to SF 23 for 31 yards (13-S.Hill).
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 Campbell (Washington Commanders) · 36 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -3.4% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +8.14 total EPA
- S. Hill (San Francisco 49ers) · 30 dropbacks · 70.0% completion · +11.3% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +3.45 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | San Francisco 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.076 | +0.106 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.1% | 59.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.226 | +0.115 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.094 | +0.169 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.106 | -0.076 |
| Defensive success rate | 40.3% | 52.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Washington Commanders +0.08, San Francisco 49ers +0.11) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Washington Commanders: +0.08 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- San Francisco 49ers: +0.11 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- San Francisco 49ers: 11 drives, +7.61 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 10 drives, +6.45 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- San Francisco 49ers — S. Hill
- Washington Commanders — C. Portis
- Washington Commanders — A. Randle (Jihaad Campbell pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — D. Foster
- San Francisco 49ers — Julian Hill (S. Hill pass)
- Washington Commanders — Jihaad Campbell
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — S. Suisham
- San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney
- San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q1 9:29) — (9:29) 13-S.Hill right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 9:24) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 17–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the SF 4 (Q2 14:24) — (14:24) 26-C.Portis left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 14:20) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the SF 23 (Q2 11:32) — (11:32) 6-S.Suisham 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the SF 6 (Q2 0:32); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 0:26) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..
The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q3 11:25) — (11:25) 29-D.Foster left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 11:19) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 13–7. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the WAS 9 (Q4 10:00) — (10:00) 13-S.Hill pass short right to 89-J.Hill for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at WAS 7.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 9:53) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the WAS 16 (Q4 5:11) — (5:11) 6-J.Nedney 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the SF 2 (Q4 1:15); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 1:09) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the WAS 22 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 6-J.Nedney 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 6-J.Nedney 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 13:03) — (13:03) 13-S.Hill pass deep right intended for 84-J.Morgan INTERCEPTED by 22-C.Rogers at WAS 46. 22-C.Rogers to SF 23 for 31 yards (13-S.Hill).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 1:15) — (1:15) 17-J.Campbell up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 3:00) — (3:00) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell scrambles up the middle to SF 10 for 23 yards (38-D.Goldson).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 0:31) — (:31) (Shotgun) 13-S.Hill pass deep middle to 82-B.Johnson to WAS 21 for 24 yards (41-K.Moore).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 13:03) — (13:03) 13-S.Hill pass deep right intended for 84-J.Morgan INTERCEPTED by 22-C.Rogers at WAS 46. 22-C.Rogers to SF 23 for 31 yards (13-S.Hill).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 1:15) — (1:15) 17-J.Campbell up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 13:51) — (13:51) 26-C.Portis up the middle to WAS 37 for 2 yards (92-A.Franklin). FUMBLES (92-A.Franklin), RECOVERED by SF-51-T.Spikes at WAS 38. 51-T.Spikes to WAS 38 for no gain (26-C.Portis). C.Portis rushe
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 4:16) — (4:16) 6-J.Nedney 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 9:29 · WAS 2 · Score 0-6
(9:29) 13-S.Hill right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 9:24 · WAS 2 · Score 0-7
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 14:24 · SF 4 · Score 6-7
(14:24) 26-C.Portis left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 14:20 · SF 2 · Score 7-7
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 11:32 · SF 23 · Score 10-7
(11:32) 6-S.Suisham 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 0:32 · SF 6 · Score 16-7
(:32) 17-J.Campbell pass short right to 82-A.Randle El for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-98-P.Haralson, Defensive Holding, declined. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruli - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 0:26 · SF 2 · Score 17-7
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 11:25 · WAS 1 · Score 17-13
(11:25) 29-D.Foster left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 11:19 · WAS 2 · Score 17-14
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 10:00 · WAS 9 · Score 17-20
(10:00) 13-S.Hill pass short right to 89-J.Hill for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at WAS 7. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 9:53 · WAS 2 · Score 17-21
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 5:11 · WAS 16 · Score 17-24
(5:11) 6-J.Nedney 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 1:15 · SF 2 · Score 23-24
(1:15) 17-J.Campbell up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 1:09 · SF 2 · Score 24-24
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · WAS 22 · Score 24-27
(:03) 6-J.Nedney 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- San Francisco 49ers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Jihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders) 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 San Francisco 49ers on 2008-12-28?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Washington Commanders 27-24 in Week 17, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q1: Washington Commanders 0, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q2: Washington Commanders 17, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q3: Washington Commanders 0, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q4: Washington Commanders 7, San Francisco 49ers 13; Final: Washington Commanders 24, San Francisco 49ers 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs San Francisco 49ers?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — S. Hill (Q1 9:29) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Portis (Q2 14:24) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Randle (J. Campbell pass) (Q2 0:32) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — D. Foster (Q3 11:25) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — J. Hill (S. Hill pass) (Q4 10:00) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Campbell (Q4 1:15) Washington Commanders field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 11:32, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Nedney (Q4 5:11, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Nedney (Q4 0:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs San Francisco 49ers?
Jihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders), 50.0% completion, -3.4% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +8.14 total passing EPA. S. Hill (San Francisco 49ers), 70.0% completion, +11.3% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +3.45 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs San Francisco 49ers?
Jihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.14 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+4.14 EPA): (1:15) 17-J.Campbell up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld..
Was Washington Commanders vs San Francisco 49ers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. San Francisco 49ers won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 8-7 Now 8-8 L
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 6-9 Now 7-9 W
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