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NFL · Week 3 · September 26, 2010 · 12 min read

Washington Commanders vs. Los Angeles Rams: 2010 Week 3 Recap

Rams defeat Commanders 30–16 in Week 3

D.Amendola led Fantasy Impact as Rams prevailed in a 16–30 Week 3 finish.

Washington Commanders 16 1–2
Final 16–30
Los Angeles Rams 30 1–2 Winner
Winner
Los Angeles Rams
Final score
16–30
Halftime
Washington Commanders 13–14 Los Angeles Rams
Top passer
S. Bradford
FantasyHQ MVP
D.Amendola
Game date
September 26, 2010

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • C.Portis 1 REC · 14 YDS +1.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Fred Davis II
    Fred Davis II 2 REC · 11 YDS +0.4 Fantasy Impact
  • D.McNabb +0.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • D.Amendola 6 REC · 56 YDS +5.4 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Bradford 22/40 · 204 YDS · 1 TD +5.2 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Clayton 4 REC · 55 YDS +4.9 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
LA
Final score
LA 30–16 Washington Commanders
Halftime
Washington Commanders 13–14 LA at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
D. Amendola
Top passer
S. Bradford
Biggest EPA play
(9:43) 5-D.McNabb pass short middle to 89-S.Moss to WAS 47 for 10 yards (53-N.Diggs). FUMB…
Game date
2010-09-26

Game summary

The LA beat the Washington Commanders 30–16 on 2010-09-26. D. Amendola posted a game-high +5.37 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Washington Commanders01330016
LA140712030

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

WASWashington Commanders
LALA

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LALA
    Q1 11:44TD
    Shedrick Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 42
    Score
    0-6

    (11:44) 39-S.Jackson right end for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. LALA
    Q1 11:31XP
    CMC. Massey

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    0-7

    3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.

  3. LALA
    Q1 8:57TD
    DFD. Fells

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 3
    Score
    0-13

    (8:57) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 46-D.Fells for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. LALA
    Q1 8:48XP
    CMC. Massey

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    0-14

    3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.

  5. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 14:54FG
    Graham Gano

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 11
    Score
    3-14

    (14:54) 4-G.Gano 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-J.Bidwell.

  6. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 14:43TD
    SMS. Moss

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 21
    Score
    9-14

    (14:43) 5-D.McNabb pass deep left to 89-S.Moss for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 14:37XP
    Graham Gano

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    10-14

    4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-J.Bidwell. PENALTY on LA-98-F.Robbins, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.

  8. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 7:42FG
    Graham Gano

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 6
    Score
    13-14

    (7:42) 4-G.Gano 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-J.Bidwell.

  9. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 12:42FG
    Graham Gano

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 3
    Score
    16-14

    (12:42) 4-G.Gano 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-J.Bidwell.

  10. LALA
    Q3 7:21TD
    KDK. Darby

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 12
    Score
    16-20

    (7:21) 34-K.Darby up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. LALA
    Q3 7:15XP
    CMC. Massey

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    16-21

    3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.

  12. LALA
    Q4 11:39FG
    CMC. Massey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 19
    Score
    16-24

    (11:39) 3-Josh.Brown 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.

  13. LALA
    Q4 4:26FG
    CMC. Massey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 11
    Score
    16-27

    (4:26) 3-Josh.Brown 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.

  14. LALA
    Q4 1:48FG
    CMC. Massey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 18
    Score
    16-30

    (1:48) 3-Josh.Brown 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.

  15. LALA
    Q4 1:15FG
    DMD. McNabb

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 64
    Score
    16-30

    (1:15) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short left to 35-K.Williams ran ob at WAS 41 for 5 yards (50-B.Kehl).

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1D. Amendola · LA · Receiving · +5.37 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
  2. 2S. Bradford · LA · Passing · +5.22 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
  3. 3M. Clayton · LA · Receiving · +4.88 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
  4. 4M. Karney · LA · Rushing · +2.11 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.11 EPA/play
  5. 5C. Portis · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.87 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.87 EPA/play
  6. 6Shedrick JacksonShedrick Jackson · LA · Rushing · +0.80 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
  7. 7M. Gilyard · LA · Receiving · +0.67 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  8. 8Fred Davis IIFred Davis II · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +0.40 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.20 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

D. Amendola — LA · Receiving

D. Amendola posted the highest total EPA (+5.37) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.77 EPA per play.

D. Amendola's top snap (+1.80 EPA): (10:28) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 16-D.Amendola to WAS 34 for 18 yards (22-C.Rogers).

Biggest single play (-7.27 EPA): D. McNabb — (9:43) 5-D.McNabb pass short middle to 89-S.Moss to WAS 47 for 10 yards (53-N.Diggs). FUMBLES (53-N.Diggs), RECOVERED by LA-37-J.Butler at LA 48. 37-J.Butler to WAS 3 for 49 yards (5-D.McNabb).

Quarterback report card

S. Bradford led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • S. Bradford (LA) · 40 dropbacks · 55.0% completion · -8.3% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +5.22 total EPA
  • D. McNabb (Washington Commanders) · 36 dropbacks · 52.8% completion · -1.3% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -6.64 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatWashington CommandersLA
Offensive EPA/play-0.191-0.026
Offensive success rate44.0%45.9%
Pass EPA/play-0.184+0.131
Rush EPA/play-0.188-0.052
Defensive EPA/play+0.026+0.191
Defensive success rate54.1%56.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

LA held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.19), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Washington Commanders: -0.19 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
  • LA: -0.03 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
  • LA: 12 drives, -2.53 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Washington Commanders: 13 drives, -14.35 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Shedrick JacksonLA — Shedrick Jackson (Q1 11:44)
  • LA — D. Fells (S. Bradford pass) (Q1 8:57)
  • Washington Commanders — S. Moss (D. McNabb pass) (Q2 14:43)
  • LA — K. Darby (Q3 7:21)

Field goals

  • Graham GanoWashington Commanders — Graham Gano (Q2 14:54)
  • Graham GanoWashington Commanders — Graham Gano (Q2 7:42)
  • Graham GanoWashington Commanders — Graham Gano (Q3 12:42)
  • LA — C. Massey (Q4 11:39)
  • LA — C. Massey (Q4 4:26)
  • LA — C. Massey (Q4 1:48)
  • LA — D. McNabb (Q4 1:15)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: LA won the period 14–0. LA found the end zone from the WAS 42 (Q1 11:44) — (11:44) 39-S.Jackson right end for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 11:31) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; LA found the end zone from the WAS 3 (Q1 8:57) — (8:57) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 46-D.Fells for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 8:48) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 13–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the LA 11 (Q2 14:54) — (14:54) 4-G.Gano 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-J.Bidwell.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the LA 21 (Q2 14:43) — (14:43) 5-D.McNabb pass deep left to 89-S.Moss for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 14:37); Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the LA 6 (Q2 7:42) — (7:42) 4-G.Gano 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-J.Bidwell..

The third quarter: LA won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the LA 3 (Q3 12:42) — (12:42) 4-G.Gano 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-J.Bidwell.; LA found the end zone from the WAS 12 (Q3 7:21) — (7:21) 34-K.Darby up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 7:15) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones..

The fourth quarter: LA won the period 12–0. LA connected on a field goal from the WAS 19 (Q4 11:39) — (11:39) 3-Josh.Brown 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; LA connected on a field goal from the WAS 11 (Q4 4:26) — (4:26) 3-Josh.Brown 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; LA connected on a field goal from the WAS 18 (Q4 1:48) — (1:48) 3-Josh.Brown 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; LA connected on a field goal from the LA 64 (Q4 1:15) — (1:15) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short left to 35-K.Williams ran ob at WAS 41 for 5 yards (50-B.Kehl)..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Washington Commanders (Q1 9:43) — (9:43) 5-D.McNabb pass short middle to 89-S.Moss to WAS 47 for 10 yards (53-N.Diggs). FUMBLES (53-N.Diggs), RECOVERED by LA-37-J.Butler at LA 48. 37-J.Butler to WAS 3 for 49 yards (5-D.McNabb). [WPA -16.3% · EPA -7.27]
  • Washington Commanders (Q3 14:54) — (14:54) 5-D.McNabb pass deep right to 89-S.Moss to LA 17 for 56 yards (20-D.Stewart). PENALTY on LA-20-D.Stewart, Horse Collar Tackle, 9 yards, enforced at LA 17. [WPA +15.9% · EPA +4.44]
  • LA (Q2 0:31) — (:31) 3-Josh.Brown 21 yard field goal is BLOCKED, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. Blocked by 93-Philip Daniels [WPA -15.1% · EPA -2.94]
  • LA (Q1 11:44) — (11:44) 39-S.Jackson right end for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.0% · EPA +4.54]
  • Washington Commanders (Q2 10:30) — (10:30) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb scrambles right end ran ob at LA 19 for 26 yards. PENALTY on LA-24-R.Bartell, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at LA 19. [WPA +13.1% · EPA +3.51]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Washington Commanders (Q1 9:43) — (9:43) 5-D.McNabb pass short middle to 89-S.Moss to WAS 47 for 10 yards (53-N.Diggs). FUMBLES (53-N.Diggs), RECOVERED by LA-37-J.Butler at LA 48. 37-J.Butler to WAS 3 for 49 yards (5-D.McNabb). [WPA -16.3% · EPA -7.27]
  • LA (Q2 14:50) — 4-G.Gano kicks 63 yards from WAS 30 to LA 7. 81-M.Gilyard to LA 24 for 17 yards (54-H.Blades, 37-R.Doughty). FUMBLES (37-R.Doughty), RECOVERED by WAS-97-L.Alexander at LA 21. 97-L.Alexander to LA 21 f [WPA -5.2% · EPA -5.48]
  • LA (Q1 11:44) — (11:44) 39-S.Jackson right end for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.0% · EPA +4.54]
  • LA (Q1 5:48) — (5:48) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right intended for 46-D.Fells INTERCEPTED by 41-K.Moore at WAS 10. 41-K.Moore to WAS 15 for 5 yards (11-B.Gibson). Penalty on LA-73-A.Goldberg, Offensive Holding, decline [WPA -4.2% · EPA -4.45]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. LA TD (+6) — Q1 11:44 · WAS 42 · Score 0-6
    (11:44) 39-S.Jackson right end for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. LA XP (+1) — Q1 11:31 · WAS 2 · Score 0-7
    3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
  3. LA TD (+6) — Q1 8:57 · WAS 3 · Score 0-13
    (8:57) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 46-D.Fells for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. LA XP (+1) — Q1 8:48 · WAS 2 · Score 0-14
    3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
  5. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 14:54 · LA 11 · Score 3-14
    (14:54) 4-G.Gano 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-J.Bidwell.
  6. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 14:43 · LA 21 · Score 9-14
    (14:43) 5-D.McNabb pass deep left to 89-S.Moss for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 14:37 · LA 2 · Score 10-14
    4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-J.Bidwell. PENALTY on LA-98-F.Robbins, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
  8. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 7:42 · LA 6 · Score 13-14
    (7:42) 4-G.Gano 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-J.Bidwell.
  9. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 12:42 · LA 3 · Score 16-14
    (12:42) 4-G.Gano 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-J.Bidwell.
  10. LA TD (+6) — Q3 7:21 · WAS 12 · Score 16-20
    (7:21) 34-K.Darby up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. LA XP (+1) — Q3 7:15 · WAS 2 · Score 16-21
    3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
  12. LA FG (+3) — Q4 11:39 · WAS 19 · Score 16-24
    (11:39) 3-Josh.Brown 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
  13. LA FG (+3) — Q4 4:26 · WAS 11 · Score 16-27
    (4:26) 3-Josh.Brown 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
  14. LA FG (+3) — Q4 1:48 · WAS 18 · Score 16-30
    (1:48) 3-Josh.Brown 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.
  15. LA FG (+3) — Q4 1:15 · LA 64 · Score 16-30
    (1:15) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short left to 35-K.Williams ran ob at WAS 41 for 5 yards (50-B.Kehl).

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.
  • D. Amendola (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • S. Bradford (LA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs LA on 2010-09-26?

The LA beat the Washington Commanders 30-16 in Week 3, 2010.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs LA?

Q1: Washington Commanders 0, LA 14; Q2: Washington Commanders 13, LA 0; Q3: Washington Commanders 3, LA 7; Q4: Washington Commanders 0, LA 12; Final: Washington Commanders 16, LA 30.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs LA?

LA touchdown — S. Jackson (Q1 11:44) LA touchdown — D. Fells (S. Bradford pass) (Q1 8:57) Washington Commanders touchdown — S. Moss (D. McNabb pass) (Q2 14:43) LA touchdown — K. Darby (Q3 7:21) Washington Commanders field goal — G. Gano (Q2 14:54, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — G. Gano (Q2 7:42, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — G. Gano (Q3 12:42, 3 pts) LA field goal — C. Massey (Q4 11:39, 3 pts) LA field goal — C. Massey (Q4 4:26, 3 pts) LA field goal — C. Massey (Q4 1:48, 3 pts) LA field goal — D. McNabb (Q4 1:15, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs LA?

S. Bradford (LA), 55.0% completion, -8.3% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +5.22 total passing EPA. D. McNabb (Washington Commanders), 52.8% completion, -1.3% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -6.64 total passing EPA.

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

D. Amendola (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.37 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+1.80 EPA): (10:28) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 16-D.Amendola to WAS 34 for 18 yards (22-C.Rogers)..

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W