Patriots 34–27 Commanders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 14, 2011

Quick answer

Winner: New England Patriots
Final score: New England Patriots 34–27 Washington Commanders
Halftime: Tied 20–20 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: T. Brady
Top passer: T. Brady
Biggest EPA play: (12:17) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman sacked at WAS -2 for -7 yards (93-A.Carter). FUMBLES (93-A.…
Game date: 2011-12-11

Game summary

The New England Patriots beat the Washington Commanders 34–27 on 2011-12-11. T. Brady posted a game-high +17.46 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	—	—	T
New England Patriots	14	6	17	0	0	34
Washington Commanders	10	10	7	0	0	27

Scoring Map

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

NENew England Patriots

WAS 11

NE 49

+3WAS 35

WAS 37

WAS 24

WASWashington Commanders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

19 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

NENew England Patriots
Q1 12:17TD
RGR. Grossman
Points+6
Yard line
NE 95
Score
6-0
(12:17) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman sacked at WAS -2 for -7 yards (93-A.Carter). FUMBLES (93-A.Carter) [93-A.Carter], RECOVERED by NE-75-V.Wilfork at WAS -2. TOUCHDOWN.
NENew England Patriots
Q1 12:06XP
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
7-0
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 6:46FG
Graham Gano
Points+3
Yard line
NE 6
Score
7-3
(6:46) 4-G.Gano 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
NENew England Patriots
Q1 5:54TD
RGR. Gronkowski
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 11
Score
13-3
(5:54) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NENew England Patriots
Q1 5:49XP
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
14-3
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 1:26TD
JGJ. Gaffney
Points+6
Yard line
NE 9
Score
14-9
(1:26) 8-R.Grossman pass short right to 10-J.Gaffney for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 1:20XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
NE 2
Score
14-10
4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 15:00TD
SMS. Moss
Points+6
Yard line
NE 49
Score
14-16
(15:00) (Shotgun) 16-B.Banks pass deep left to 89-S.Moss for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Reverse from 29 The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 14:49XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
NE 2
Score
14-17
4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
NENew England Patriots
Q2 8:58FG
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 5
Score
17-17
(8:58) 3-S.Gostkowski 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 2:18FG
Graham Gano
Points+3
Yard line
NE 7
Score
17-20
(2:18) 4-G.Gano 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:03FG
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 5
Score
20-20
(:03) 3-S.Gostkowski 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
NENew England Patriots
Q3 15:00FG
Graham Gano
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 35
Score
20-20
4-G.Gano kicks 65 yards from WAS 35 to end zone, Touchback.
NENew England Patriots
Q3 12:14TD
RGR. Gronkowski
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 37
Score
26-20
(12:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on WAS-91-R.Kerrigan, Defensive Holding, declined.
NENew England Patriots
Q3 12:05XP
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
27-20
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 7:05TD
Darius Anderson
Points+6
Yard line
NE 6
Score
27-26
(7:05) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman pass short right to 88-D.Anderson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 6:58XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
NE 2
Score
27-27
4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
NENew England Patriots
Q3 4:37TD
WWW. Welker
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 24
Score
33-27
(4:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 83-W.Welker for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-L.Fletcher].
NENew England Patriots
Q3 4:26XP
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
34-27
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +17.46 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
2R. Gronkowski · New England Patriots · Receiving · +12.52 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
3D. Stallworth · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +7.82 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
4R. Grossman · Washington Commanders · Passing · +7.38 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
5W. Welker · New England Patriots · Receiving · +6.87 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
6J. Gaffney · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.80 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
7Brant Banks · Washington Commanders · Passing · +4.28 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.28 EPA/play
8A. Hernandez · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.89 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.41 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

T. Brady — NE · Passing

T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+17.46) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.43 EPA per play.

T. Brady's top snap (+5.49 EPA): (12:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on WAS-91-R.Kerrigan, Defensive Holding, declined.

Biggest single play (-5.63 EPA): R. Grossman — (12:17) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman sacked at WAS -2 for -7 yards (93-A.Carter). FUMBLES (93-A.Carter) [93-A.Carter], RECOVERED by NE-75-V.Wilfork at WAS -2. TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

T. Brady led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 41 dropbacks · 53.7% completion · -1.1% CPOE · +0.43 EPA/play · +17.46 total EPA
R. Grossman (Washington Commanders) · 38 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.5% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +7.38 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	New England Patriots	Washington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play	+0.212	+0.088
Offensive success rate	54.5%	45.6%
Pass EPA/play	+0.426	+0.299
Rush EPA/play	-0.065	-0.045
Defensive EPA/play	-0.088	-0.212
Defensive success rate	54.4%	45.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs +0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

New England Patriots: +0.21 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
Washington Commanders: +0.09 EPA/play (72nd percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)

New England Patriots: 12 drives, +16.32 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 10 drives, +7.88 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

New England Patriots — R. Grossman (Q1 12:17)
New England Patriots — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q1 5:54)
Washington Commanders — J. Gaffney (R. Grossman pass) (Q1 1:26)
Washington Commanders — S. Moss (Brant Banks pass) (Q2 15:00)
New England Patriots — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q3 12:14)
Washington Commanders — Darius Anderson (R. Grossman pass) (Q3 7:05)
New England Patriots — W. Welker (T. Brady pass) (Q3 4:37)

Field goals

Washington Commanders — Graham Gano (Q1 6:46)
New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski (Q2 8:58)
Washington Commanders — Graham Gano (Q2 2:18)
New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski (Q2 0:03)
New England Patriots — Graham Gano (Q3 15:00)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–10. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 95 (Q1 12:17); New England Patriots added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 12:06) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NE 6 (Q1 6:46) — (6:46) 4-G.Gano 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the WAS 11 (Q1 5:54) — (5:54) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 5:49) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NE 9 (Q1 1:26) — (1:26) 8-R.Grossman pass short right to 10-J.Gaffney for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 1:20) — 4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–6. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NE 49 (Q2 15:00); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 14:49) — 4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the WAS 5 (Q2 8:58) — (8:58) 3-S.Gostkowski 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NE 7 (Q2 2:18) — (2:18) 4-G.Gano 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the WAS 5 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 3-S.Gostkowski 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..

The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 17–7. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the WAS 35 (Q3 15:00) — 4-G.Gano kicks 65 yards from WAS 35 to end zone, Touchback.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the WAS 37 (Q3 12:14); New England Patriots added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 12:05) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NE 6 (Q3 7:05) — (7:05) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman pass short right to 88-D.Anderson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 6:58) — 4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the WAS 24 (Q3 4:37) — (4:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 83-W.Welker for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-L.Fletcher].; New England Patriots added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 4:26) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

New England Patriots (Q3 12:14) — (12:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on WAS-91-R.Kerrigan, Defensive Holding, declined. [WPA +20.3% · EPA +5.49]
Washington Commanders (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 16-B.Banks pass deep left to 89-S.Moss for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Reverse from 29 The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. [WPA +18.4% · EPA +4.28]
Washington Commanders (Q4 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman pass short middle intended for 89-S.Moss INTERCEPTED by 51-J.Mayo (58-T.White) at NE 5. 51-J.Mayo to NE 7 for 2 yards (63-W.Montgomery). The Replay Assistant challenged th [WPA -18.3% · EPA -3.54]
Washington Commanders (Q1 12:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman sacked at WAS -2 for -7 yards (93-A.Carter). FUMBLES (93-A.Carter) [93-A.Carter], RECOVERED by NE-75-V.Wilfork at WAS -2. TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -16.9% · EPA -5.63]
New England Patriots (Q3 4:37) — (4:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 83-W.Welker for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-L.Fletcher]. [WPA +14.7% · EPA +2.89]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Washington Commanders (Q1 12:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman sacked at WAS -2 for -7 yards (93-A.Carter). FUMBLES (93-A.Carter) [93-A.Carter], RECOVERED by NE-75-V.Wilfork at WAS -2. TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -16.9% · EPA -5.63]
New England Patriots (Q3 12:14) — (12:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on WAS-91-R.Kerrigan, Defensive Holding, declined. [WPA +20.3% · EPA +5.49]
New England Patriots (Q4 6:37) — (6:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle intended for 10-T.Underwood INTERCEPTED by 26-J.Wilson at WAS -9. Touchback (10-T.Underwood). [WPA -11.0% · EPA -4.90]
Washington Commanders (Q1 10:58) — (10:58) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman pass deep right to 19-D.Stallworth to NE 14 for 51 yards (32-D.McCourty). [WPA +11.1% · EPA +4.36]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 12:17 · NE 95 · Score 6-0
(12:17) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman sacked at WAS -2 for -7 yards (93-A.Carter). FUMBLES (93-A.Carter) [93-A.Carter], RECOVERED by NE-75-V.Wilfork at WAS -2. TOUCHDOWN.
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 12:06 · WAS 2 · Score 7-0
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 6:46 · NE 6 · Score 7-3
(6:46) 4-G.Gano 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 5:54 · WAS 11 · Score 13-3
(5:54) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 5:49 · WAS 2 · Score 14-3
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 1:26 · NE 9 · Score 14-9
(1:26) 8-R.Grossman pass short right to 10-J.Gaffney for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 1:20 · NE 2 · Score 14-10
4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · NE 49 · Score 14-16
(15:00) (Shotgun) 16-B.Banks pass deep left to 89-S.Moss for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Reverse from 29 The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 14:49 · NE 2 · Score 14-17
4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 8:58 · WAS 5 · Score 17-17
(8:58) 3-S.Gostkowski 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 2:18 · NE 7 · Score 17-20
(2:18) 4-G.Gano 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · WAS 5 · Score 20-20
(:03) 3-S.Gostkowski 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 15:00 · WAS 35 · Score 20-20
4-G.Gano kicks 65 yards from WAS 35 to end zone, Touchback.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 12:14 · WAS 37 · Score 26-20
(12:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on WAS-91-R.Kerrigan, Defensive Holding, declined.
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 12:05 · WAS 2 · Score 27-20
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 7:05 · NE 6 · Score 27-26
(7:05) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman pass short right to 88-D.Anderson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 6:58 · NE 2 · Score 27-27
4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 4:37 · WAS 24 · Score 33-27
(4:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 83-W.Welker for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-L.Fletcher].
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 4:26 · WAS 2 · Score 34-27
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.

Key takeaways

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

New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
T. Brady (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New England Patriots vs Washington Commanders on 2011-12-11?

The New England Patriots beat the Washington Commanders 34-27 in Week 14, 2011.

What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Washington Commanders?

Q1: New England Patriots 14, Washington Commanders 10; Q2: New England Patriots 6, Washington Commanders 10; Q3: New England Patriots 17, Washington Commanders 7; Final: New England Patriots 34, Washington Commanders 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Washington Commanders?

New England Patriots touchdown — R. Grossman (Q1 12:17) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q1 5:54) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Gaffney (R. Grossman pass) (Q1 1:26) Washington Commanders touchdown — S. Moss (B. Banks pass) (Q2 15:00) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q3 12:14) Washington Commanders touchdown — D. Anderson (R. Grossman pass) (Q3 7:05) New England Patriots touchdown — W. Welker (T. Brady pass) (Q3 4:37) Washington Commanders field goal — G. Gano (Q1 6:46, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 8:58, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — G. Gano (Q2 2:18, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — G. Gano (Q3 15:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Washington Commanders?

T. Brady (New England Patriots), 53.7% completion, -1.1% CPOE, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +17.46 total passing EPA. R. Grossman (Washington Commanders), 50.0% completion, +0.5% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +7.38 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Washington Commanders?

T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.46 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (+5.49 EPA): (12:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on WAS-91-R.Kerrigan, Defensive Holding, declined..

Was New England Patriots vs Washington Commanders a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. New England Patriots won 34-27 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

New England Patriots

Entered 9-3 Now 10-3 W

Washington Commanders

Entered 4-8 Now 4-9 L

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