Quick answer
- Winner
- Washington Commanders
- Final score
- Washington Commanders 22–21 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Arizona Cardinals 7–10 Washington Commanders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- L. Fitzgerald
- Top passer
- R. Grossman
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:09) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass deep right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-…
- Game date
- 2011-09-18
Game summary
The Washington Commanders beat the Arizona Cardinals 22–21 on 2011-09-18. L. Fitzgerald posted a game-high +9.85 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 19 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Cardinals | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
 Washington Commanders | 0 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 22 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ARIArizona Cardinals(4:02) 4-K.Kolb pass short left to 87-J.King for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
(10:29) 4-G.Gano 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
(3:10) 8-R.Grossman pass short left to 83-F.Davis for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [93-C.Campbell]. Penalty on ARI-93-C.Campbell, Defensive Offside, declined.
4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
(2:51) 26-C.Wells right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
(11:23) 4-G.Gano 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
(11:09) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass deep right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-L.Fletcher].
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
(5:23) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman pass deep right to 89-S.Moss for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(1:50) 4-G.Gano 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
WASWashington CommandersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 4:02TD JKJohnny KingPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 21
- Score
- 6-0
(4:02) 4-K.Kolb pass short left to 87-J.King for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 3:54XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 7-0
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 10:29FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 8
- Score
- 7-3
(10:29) 4-G.Gano 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 3:10TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 1
- Score
- 7-9
(3:10) 8-R.Grossman pass short left to 83-F.Davis for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [93-C.Campbell]. Penalty on ARI-93-C.Campbell, Defensive Offside, declined.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 3:04XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 7-10
4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 2:51TD Points+6
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 13-10
(2:51) 26-C.Wells right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 2:47XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 14-10
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 11:23FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 5
- Score
- 14-13
(11:23) 4-G.Gano 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 11:09TD LFL. FitzgeraldPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 73
- Score
- 20-13
(11:09) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass deep right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-L.Fletcher].
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 10:58XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 21-13
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 5:23TD SMS. MossPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 18
- Score
- 21-19
(5:23) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman pass deep right to 89-S.Moss for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 1:50FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 16
- Score
- 21-22
(1:50) 4-G.Gano 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +9.85 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 2Carson Wells · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +6.57 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 3Fred Davis II · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.28 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 4R. Grossman · Washington Commanders · Passing · +5.08 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 5Johnny King · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.73 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.86 EPA/play
- 6R. Helu · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +3.03 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 7S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.25 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 8J. Gaffney · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.19 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
L. Fitzgerald — ARI · Receiving
L. Fitzgerald posted the highest total EPA (+9.85) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.09 EPA per play.
L. Fitzgerald's top snap (+6.62 EPA): (11:09) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass deep right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-L.Fletcher].
Quarterback report card
R. Grossman led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R. Grossman (Washington Commanders) · 48 dropbacks · 52.1% completion · -5.1% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +5.08 total EPA
- K. Kolb (Arizona Cardinals) · 33 dropbacks · 51.5% completion · -7.6% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.64 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.058 | +0.034 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.5% | 50.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.020 | +0.106 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.402 | +0.076 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.034 | -0.058 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.0% | 51.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Arizona Cardinals +0.06, Washington Commanders +0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: +0.06 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Washington Commanders: +0.03 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, +3.86 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 12 drives, +3.36 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — Johnny King (K. Kolb pass)
- Washington Commanders — Fred Davis II (R. Grossman pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — Carson Wells
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (K. Kolb pass)
- Washington Commanders — S. Moss (R. Grossman pass)
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — Graham Gano
- Washington Commanders — Graham Gano
- Washington Commanders — Graham Gano
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the WAS 21 (Q1 4:02) — (4:02) 4-K.Kolb pass short left to 87-J.King for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 3:54) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the ARI 8 (Q2 10:29) — (10:29) 4-G.Gano 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q2 3:10); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 3:04) — 4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q3 2:51) — (2:51) 26-C.Wells right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 2:47) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 12–7. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the ARI 5 (Q4 11:23) — (11:23) 4-G.Gano 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the WAS 73 (Q4 11:09) — (11:09) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass deep right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-L.Fletcher].; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 10:58) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the ARI 18 (Q4 5:23) — (5:23) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman pass deep right to 89-S.Moss for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the ARI 16 (Q4 1:50) — (1:50) 4-G.Gano 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 1:45) — (1:45) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short middle to 17-C.Stuckey to ARI 32 for 12 yards (34-B.Westbrook). The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 11:09) — (11:09) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass deep right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-L.Fletcher].
- Washington Commanders (Q4 5:23) — (5:23) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman pass deep right to 89-S.Moss for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 4:43) — (4:43) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman pass short middle intended for 13-A.Armstrong INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Marshall at ARI 30. 31-R.Marshall to WAS 37 for 33 yards (25-T.Hightower).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 9:34) — (9:34) 4-K.Kolb pass short middle intended for 12-A.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Fletcher (91-R.Kerrigan) at WAS 11. 59-L.Fletcher to WAS 24 for 13 yards (75-L.Brown). Arizona challenged the runner was
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 11:09) — (11:09) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass deep right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-L.Fletcher].
- Washington Commanders (Q1 4:43) — (4:43) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman pass short middle intended for 13-A.Armstrong INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Marshall at ARI 30. 31-R.Marshall to WAS 37 for 33 yards (25-T.Hightower).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 5:23) — (5:23) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman pass deep right to 89-S.Moss for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 10:13) — (10:13) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman pass short right intended for 89-S.Moss INTERCEPTED by 24-A.Wilson at ARI 2. 24-A.Wilson to ARI 19 for 17 yards (78-K.Lichtensteiger).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 4:02 · WAS 21 · Score 6-0
(4:02) 4-K.Kolb pass short left to 87-J.King for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 3:54 · WAS 2 · Score 7-0
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 10:29 · ARI 8 · Score 7-3
(10:29) 4-G.Gano 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 3:10 · ARI 1 · Score 7-9
(3:10) 8-R.Grossman pass short left to 83-F.Davis for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [93-C.Campbell]. Penalty on ARI-93-C.Campbell, Defensive Offside, declined. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 3:04 · ARI 2 · Score 7-10
4-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 2:51 · WAS 2 · Score 13-10
(2:51) 26-C.Wells right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 2:47 · WAS 2 · Score 14-10
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 11:23 · ARI 5 · Score 14-13
(11:23) 4-G.Gano 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 11:09 · WAS 73 · Score 20-13
(11:09) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass deep right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-L.Fletcher]. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 10:58 · WAS 2 · Score 21-13
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 5:23 · ARI 18 · Score 21-19
(5:23) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman pass deep right to 89-S.Moss for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 1:50 · ARI 16 · Score 21-22
(1:50) 4-G.Gano 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- L. Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- R. Grossman (WAS) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Washington Commanders on 2011-09-18?
The Washington Commanders beat the Arizona Cardinals 22-21 in Week 2, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 7, Washington Commanders 0; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 0, Washington Commanders 10; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 7, Washington Commanders 0; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 7, Washington Commanders 12; Final: Arizona Cardinals 21, Washington Commanders 22.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Washington Commanders?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. King (K. Kolb pass) (Q1 4:02) Washington Commanders touchdown — F. Davis (R. Grossman pass) (Q2 3:10) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — C. Wells (Q3 2:51) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (K. Kolb pass) (Q4 11:09) Washington Commanders touchdown — S. Moss (R. Grossman pass) (Q4 5:23) Washington Commanders field goal — G. Gano (Q2 10:29, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — G. Gano (Q4 11:23, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — G. Gano (Q4 1:50, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Washington Commanders?
R. Grossman (Washington Commanders), 52.1% completion, -5.1% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +5.08 total passing EPA. K. Kolb (Arizona Cardinals), 51.5% completion, -7.6% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.64 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Washington Commanders?
L. Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.85 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+6.62 EPA): (11:09) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass deep right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-L.Fletcher]..
Was Arizona Cardinals vs Washington Commanders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Washington Commanders won 22-21 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
Washington Commanders
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
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