Quick answer
- Winner
- Washington Commanders
- Final score
- Washington Commanders 25–17 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Washington Commanders 6–10 Detroit Lions at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jihaad Campbell
- Top passer
- D. Orlovsky
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:49) 2-N.Harris punts 49 yards to WAS 20, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 89-S.Moss for 80 yards,…
- Game date
- 2008-10-26
Game summary
The Washington Commanders beat the Detroit Lions 25–17 on 2008-10-26, overcoming Detroit Lions's 10–6 halftime lead. Jihaad Campbell posted a game-high +14.11 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Washington Commanders | 3 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 25 |
 Detroit Lions | 7 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
WASWashington Commanders(8:16) 6-S.Suisham 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
(:19) 32-R.Johnson right tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(10:32) 4-J.Hanson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(:04) 6-S.Suisham 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
(11:07) 6-S.Suisham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
(4:53) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep right to 89-S.Moss for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
(11:49) 2-N.Harris punts 49 yards to WAS 20, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 89-S.Moss for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-82-C.Fitzsimmons was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
(6:46) (Shotgun) 6-D.Orlovsky pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-30-L.Landry, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(2:00) 6-S.Suisham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 8:16FG SSS. SuishamPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 7
- Score
- 3-0
(8:16) 6-S.Suisham 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 0:19TD Roschon JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 11
- Score
- 3-6
(:19) 32-R.Johnson right tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 0:13XP Points+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 3-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 10:32FG Points+3
- Yard line
- WAS 24
- Score
- 3-10
(10:32) 4-J.Hanson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:04FG SSS. SuishamPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 29
- Score
- 6-10
(:04) 6-S.Suisham 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 11:07FG SSS. SuishamPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 27
- Score
- 9-10
(11:07) 6-S.Suisham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 4:53TD SMS. MossPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 50
- Score
- 15-10
(4:53) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep right to 89-S.Moss for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 4:42XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 16-10
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 11:49TD SMS. MossPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 69
- Score
- 22-10
(11:49) 2-N.Harris punts 49 yards to WAS 20, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 89-S.Moss for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-82-C.Fitzsimmons was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 6:46TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 17
- Score
- 22-16
(6:46) (Shotgun) 6-D.Orlovsky pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-30-L.Landry, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 6:39XP Points+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 22-17
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 2:00FG SSS. SuishamPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 24
- Score
- 25-17
(2:00) 6-S.Suisham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Jihaad Campbell · Washington Commanders · Passing · +14.11 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play - 2S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +10.24 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 3C. Cooley · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.92 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
- 4A.Randle El · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.97 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
- 5Cornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.91 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
- 6S. McDonald · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.64 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 7M. Gaines · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.76 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
- 8T. Yoder · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.56 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 (+14.11) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.
Jihaad Campbell's top snap (-5.18 EPA): (1:51) 17-J.Campbell sacked at 50 for -3 yards (92-C.Avril). FUMBLES (92-C.Avril), RECOVERED by DET-53-P.Lenon at WAS 49. 53-P.Lenon to WAS 49 for no gain (74-S.Heyer).
Biggest single play (-6.37 EPA): Nick Harris — (11:49) 2-N.Harris punts 49 yards to WAS 20, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 89-S.Moss for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-82-C.Fitzsimmons was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
Quarterback report card
D. Orlovsky led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Orlovsky (Detroit Lions) · 40 dropbacks · 52.5% completion · -2.8% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.37 total EPA
- Jihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders) · 37 dropbacks · 62.2% completion · +17.1% CPOE · +0.38 EPA/play · +14.11 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.052 | -0.106 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.5% | 42.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.381 | +0.009 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.187 | -0.138 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.106 | -0.052 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.5% | 56.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.11), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Washington Commanders: +0.05 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: -0.11 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 10 drives, -7.71 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 11 drives, +4.45 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — Roschon Johnson
- Washington Commanders — S. Moss (Jihaad Campbell pass)
- Washington Commanders — S. Moss
- Detroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (D. Orlovsky pass)
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — S. Suisham
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
- Washington Commanders — S. Suisham
- Washington Commanders — S. Suisham
- Washington Commanders — S. Suisham
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DET 7 (Q1 8:16) — (8:16) 6-S.Suisham 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the WAS 11 (Q1 0:19) — (:19) 32-R.Johnson right tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 0:13) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the WAS 24 (Q2 10:32) — (10:32) 4-J.Hanson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DET 29 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 6-S.Suisham 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DET 27 (Q3 11:07) — (11:07) 6-S.Suisham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DET 50 (Q3 4:53) — (4:53) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep right to 89-S.Moss for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 4:42) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 9–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the WAS 69 (Q4 11:49); Detroit Lions found the end zone from the WAS 17 (Q4 6:46); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 6:39) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DET 24 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 6-S.Suisham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 4:53) — (4:53) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep right to 89-S.Moss for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 1:51) — (1:51) 17-J.Campbell sacked at 50 for -3 yards (92-C.Avril). FUMBLES (92-C.Avril), RECOVERED by DET-53-P.Lenon at WAS 49. 53-P.Lenon to WAS 49 for no gain (74-S.Heyer).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 6:46) — (6:46) (Shotgun) 6-D.Orlovsky pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-30-L.Landry, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 11:49) — (11:49) 2-N.Harris punts 49 yards to WAS 20, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 89-S.Moss for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-82-C.Fitzsimmons was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 13:05) — (13:05) 17-J.Campbell pass deep left to 82-A.Randle El to DET 32 for 31 yards (28-L.Bodden).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 11:49) — (11:49) 2-N.Harris punts 49 yards to WAS 20, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 89-S.Moss for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-82-C.Fitzsimmons was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 1:51) — (1:51) 17-J.Campbell sacked at 50 for -3 yards (92-C.Avril). FUMBLES (92-C.Avril), RECOVERED by DET-53-P.Lenon at WAS 49. 53-P.Lenon to WAS 49 for no gain (74-S.Heyer).
- Washington Commanders (Q3 4:53) — (4:53) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep right to 89-S.Moss for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 6:46) — (6:46) (Shotgun) 6-D.Orlovsky pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-30-L.Landry, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 8:16 · DET 7 · Score 3-0
(8:16) 6-S.Suisham 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 0:19 · WAS 11 · Score 3-6
(:19) 32-R.Johnson right tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 0:13 · WAS 2 · Score 3-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 10:32 · WAS 24 · Score 3-10
(10:32) 4-J.Hanson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · DET 29 · Score 6-10
(:04) 6-S.Suisham 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 11:07 · DET 27 · Score 9-10
(11:07) 6-S.Suisham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 4:53 · DET 50 · Score 15-10
(4:53) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep right to 89-S.Moss for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 4:42 · DET 2 · Score 16-10
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 11:49 · WAS 69 · Score 22-10
(11:49) 2-N.Harris punts 49 yards to WAS 20, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 89-S.Moss for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. DET-82-C.Fitzsimmons was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 6:46 · WAS 17 · Score 22-16
(6:46) (Shotgun) 6-D.Orlovsky pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-30-L.Landry, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 6:39 · WAS 2 · Score 22-17
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · DET 24 · Score 25-17
(2:00) 6-S.Suisham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
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.
- Jihaad Campbell (WAS) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions on 2008-10-26?
The Washington Commanders beat the Detroit Lions 25-17 in Week 8, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Washington Commanders 3, Detroit Lions 7; Q2: Washington Commanders 3, Detroit Lions 3; Q3: Washington Commanders 10, Detroit Lions 0; Q4: Washington Commanders 9, Detroit Lions 7; Final: Washington Commanders 25, Detroit Lions 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions touchdown — R. Johnson (Q1 0:19) Washington Commanders touchdown — S. Moss (J. Campbell pass) (Q3 4:53) Washington Commanders touchdown — S. Moss (Q4 11:49) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (D. Orlovsky pass) (Q4 6:46) Washington Commanders field goal — S. Suisham (Q1 8:16, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q2 10:32, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — S. Suisham (Q3 11:07, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — S. Suisham (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions?
D. Orlovsky (Detroit Lions), 52.5% completion, -2.8% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.37 total passing EPA. Jihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders), 62.2% completion, +17.1% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +14.11 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions?
Jihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.11 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (-5.18 EPA): (1:51) 17-J.Campbell sacked at 50 for -3 yards (92-C.Avril). FUMBLES (92-C.Avril), RECOVERED by DET-53-P.Lenon at WAS 49. 53-P.Lenon to WAS 49 for no gain (74-S.Heyer)..
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W
Detroit Lions
Entered 0-6 Now 0-7 L
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