Commanders 40–32 Saints: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 2012

Quick answer

Winner: Washington Commanders
Final score: Washington Commanders 40–32 New Orleans Saints
Halftime: Washington Commanders 20–14 New Orleans Saints at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: R.Griffin III
Top passer: D. Brees
Biggest EPA play: (3:41) 10-R.Griffin pass deep left to 88-P.Garcon for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN [27-M.Jenkins]. …
Game date: 2012-09-09

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the New Orleans Saints 40–32 on 2012-09-09. R.Griffin III posted a game-high +22.35 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 31 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Washington Commanders	10	10	21	10	0	40
New Orleans Saints	7	7	10	15	0	32

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders

+3NO 19

WAS 20

NO 88

+3NO 23

NO 72

+3NO 19

+3NO 27

NONew Orleans Saints

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

23 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

WASWashington Commanders
Q1 7:11FG
BCB. Cundiff
Points+3
Yard line
NO 19
Score
3-0
(7:11) 5-B.Cundiff 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 3:55TD
Jimmy Graham
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 20
Score
3-6
(3:55) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 80-J.Graham for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 3:49XP
GHG. Hartley
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
3-7
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 3:41TD
PGP. Garcon
Points+6
Yard line
NO 88
Score
9-7
(3:41) 10-R.Griffin pass deep left to 88-P.Garcon for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN [27-M.Jenkins]. Pass 16, YAC 72
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 3:28XP
BCB. Cundiff
Points+1
Yard line
NO 2
Score
10-7
5-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 11:37TD
Alton Robinson
Points+6
Yard line
NO 5
Score
16-7
(11:37) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short right to 11-A.Robinson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 0
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 11:33XP
BCB. Cundiff
Points+1
Yard line
NO 2
Score
17-7
5-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 6:13FG
BCB. Cundiff
Points+3
Yard line
NO 23
Score
20-7
(6:13) 5-B.Cundiff 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:46TD
CRC. Roby
Points+6
Yard line
NO 72
Score
20-13
(:46) 6-S.Rocca punt is BLOCKED by 95-M.Wilson, Center-57-N.Sundberg, RECOVERED by NO-15-C.Roby at WAS 4. 15-C.Roby for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:40XP
GHG. Hartley
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
20-14
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 11:28TD
AMA. Morris
Points+6
Yard line
NO 1
Score
26-14
(11:28) 46-A.Morris left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 11:24XP
BCB. Cundiff
Points+1
Yard line
NO 2
Score
27-14
5-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 10:50TD
Fred Davis II
Points+11
Yard line
NO 64
Score
27-14
(10:50) 10-R.Griffin pass incomplete short left to 83-F.Davis.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 10:50TD
Fred Davis II
Points+7
Yard line
NO 64
Score
27-14
(10:50) 10-R.Griffin pass incomplete short left to 83-F.Davis.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 7:15FG
BCB. Cundiff
Points+3
Yard line
NO 19
Score
30-14
(7:15) 5-B.Cundiff 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 1:54FG
GHG. Hartley
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 3
Score
30-17
(1:54) 5-G.Hartley 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 11:03FG
BCB. Cundiff
Points+3
Yard line
NO 27
Score
33-17
(11:03) 5-B.Cundiff 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 6:25TD
LMLouis Moore
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 33
Score
33-23
(6:25) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 16-L.Moore for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 33, YAC 0
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 6:19Safety
DSD. Sproles
Points+2
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
33-25
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 43-D.Sproles rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 3:23TD
AMA. Morris
Points+6
Yard line
NO 3
Score
39-25
(3:23) 46-A.Morris left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 3:18XP
BCB. Cundiff
Points+1
Yard line
NO 2
Score
40-25
5-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 2:29TD
DSD. Sproles
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
40-31
(2:29) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 0, YAC 2
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 2:25XP
GHG. Hartley
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
40-32
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1R.Griffin III · Washington Commanders · Passing · +22.35 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
2P. Garcon · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +8.31 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.08 EPA/play
3Alton Robinson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.74 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
4D. Sproles · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.56 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
5Jimmy Graham · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.53 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
6Dareke Young · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +2.07 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
7Fred Davis II · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.76 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
8P. Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.22 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.22 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

R.Griffin III — WAS · Passing

R.Griffin III posted the highest total EPA (+22.35) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.72 EPA per play.

Biggest single play (+7.11 EPA): R. Griffin — (3:41) 10-R.Griffin pass deep left to 88-P.Garcon for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN [27-M.Jenkins]. Pass 16, YAC 72

Quarterback report card

D. Brees led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 59 dropbacks · 40.7% completion · -11.8% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -2.08 total EPA
R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) · 31 dropbacks · 61.3% completion · +9.8% CPOE · +0.72 EPA/play · +22.35 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Washington Commanders	New Orleans Saints
Offensive EPA/play	+0.128	-0.016
Offensive success rate	40.0%	41.9%
Pass EPA/play	+0.721	-0.035
Rush EPA/play	-0.108	-0.030
Defensive EPA/play	+0.016	-0.128
Defensive success rate	58.1%	60.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs -0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Washington Commanders: +0.13 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
New Orleans Saints: -0.02 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)

New Orleans Saints: 13 drives, -1.50 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 13 drives, +12.84 total EPA, 9 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Graham (D. Brees pass) (Q1 3:55)
Washington Commanders — P. Garcon (R. Griffin pass) (Q1 3:41)
Washington Commanders — Alton Robinson (R. Griffin pass) (Q2 11:37)
New Orleans Saints — C. Roby (Q2 0:46)
Washington Commanders — A. Morris (Q3 11:28)
New Orleans Saints — Louis Moore (D. Brees pass) (Q4 6:25)
Washington Commanders — A. Morris (Q4 3:23)
New Orleans Saints — D. Sproles (D. Brees pass) (Q4 2:29)

Field goals

Washington Commanders — B. Cundiff (Q1 7:11)
Washington Commanders — B. Cundiff (Q2 6:13)
Washington Commanders — B. Cundiff (Q3 7:15)
New Orleans Saints — G. Hartley (Q3 1:54)
Washington Commanders — B. Cundiff (Q4 11:03)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–7. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NO 19 (Q1 7:11) — (7:11) 5-B.Cundiff 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the WAS 20 (Q1 3:55) — (3:55) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 80-J.Graham for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 3:49) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NO 88 (Q1 3:41) — (3:41) 10-R.Griffin pass deep left to 88-P.Garcon for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN [27-M.Jenkins]. Pass 16, YAC 72; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 3:28) — 5-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NO 5 (Q2 11:37) — (11:37) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short right to 11-A.Robinson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 0; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 11:33) — 5-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NO 23 (Q2 6:13) — (6:13) 5-B.Cundiff 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 72 (Q2 0:46) — (:46) 6-S.Rocca punt is BLOCKED by 95-M.Wilson, Center-57-N.Sundberg, RECOVERED by NO-15-C.Roby at WAS 4. 15-C.Roby for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 0:40) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 21–10. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q3 11:28) — (11:28) 46-A.Morris left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 11:24) — 5-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NO 64 (Q3 10:50) — (10:50) 10-R.Griffin pass incomplete short left to 83-F.Davis.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 64 (Q3 10:50) — (10:50) 10-R.Griffin pass incomplete short left to 83-F.Davis.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NO 19 (Q3 7:15) — (7:15) 5-B.Cundiff 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the WAS 3 (Q3 1:54) — (1:54) 5-G.Hartley 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..

The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 15–10. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NO 27 (Q4 11:03) — (11:03) 5-B.Cundiff 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the WAS 33 (Q4 6:25) — (6:25) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 16-L.Moore for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 33, YAC 0; New Orleans Saints registered a safety from the WAS 2 (Q4 6:19) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 43-D.Sproles rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NO 3 (Q4 3:23) — (3:23) 46-A.Morris left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 3:18) — 5-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q4 2:29) — (2:29) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 0, YAC 2; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 2:25) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Washington Commanders (Q1 3:41) — (3:41) 10-R.Griffin pass deep left to 88-P.Garcon for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN [27-M.Jenkins]. Pass 16, YAC 72 [WPA +20.4% · EPA +7.11]
Washington Commanders (Q2 0:46) — (:46) 6-S.Rocca punt is BLOCKED by 95-M.Wilson, Center-57-N.Sundberg, RECOVERED by NO-15-C.Roby at WAS 4. 15-C.Roby for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -11.8% · EPA -6.67]
New Orleans Saints (Q2 1:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 12-M.Colston to WAS 3 for 19 yards (20-C.Griffin). FUMBLES (20-C.Griffin), ball out of bounds in End Zone, Touchback. Pass 14, YAC 5 The Replay Assistant [WPA -9.4% · EPA -3.70]
Washington Commanders (Q3 11:35) — (11:35) 10-R.Griffin pass incomplete deep right to 11-A.Robinson. PENALTY on NO-41-R.Harper, Defensive Pass Interference, 32 yards, enforced at NO 33 - No Play. [WPA +8.8% · EPA +4.39]
New Orleans Saints (Q1 5:23) — (5:23) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 23-P.Thomas to WAS 38 for 12 yards (98-B.Orakpo). Pass -4, YAC 16 [WPA +7.8% · EPA +1.22]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Washington Commanders (Q1 3:41) — (3:41) 10-R.Griffin pass deep left to 88-P.Garcon for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN [27-M.Jenkins]. Pass 16, YAC 72 [WPA +20.4% · EPA +7.11]
New Orleans Saints (Q4 3:39) — (3:39) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle intended for 16-L.Moore INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Gomes at WAS 48. 24-D.Gomes pushed ob at NO 3 for 49 yards (13-J.Morgan). [WPA -4.9% · EPA -6.96]
Washington Commanders (Q2 0:46) — (:46) 6-S.Rocca punt is BLOCKED by 95-M.Wilson, Center-57-N.Sundberg, RECOVERED by NO-15-C.Roby at WAS 4. 15-C.Roby for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -11.8% · EPA -6.67]
New Orleans Saints (Q4 6:25) — (6:25) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 16-L.Moore for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 33, YAC 0 [WPA +2.8% · EPA +5.60]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 7:11 · NO 19 · Score 3-0
(7:11) 5-B.Cundiff 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 3:55 · WAS 20 · Score 3-6
(3:55) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 80-J.Graham for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 3:49 · WAS 2 · Score 3-7
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 3:41 · NO 88 · Score 9-7
(3:41) 10-R.Griffin pass deep left to 88-P.Garcon for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN [27-M.Jenkins]. Pass 16, YAC 72
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 3:28 · NO 2 · Score 10-7
5-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 11:37 · NO 5 · Score 16-7
(11:37) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short right to 11-A.Robinson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 0
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 11:33 · NO 2 · Score 17-7
5-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 6:13 · NO 23 · Score 20-7
(6:13) 5-B.Cundiff 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 0:46 · NO 72 · Score 20-13
(:46) 6-S.Rocca punt is BLOCKED by 95-M.Wilson, Center-57-N.Sundberg, RECOVERED by NO-15-C.Roby at WAS 4. 15-C.Roby for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 0:40 · WAS 2 · Score 20-14
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 11:28 · NO 1 · Score 26-14
(11:28) 46-A.Morris left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 11:24 · NO 2 · Score 27-14
5-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Washington Commanders TD (+11) — Q3 10:50 · NO 64 · Score 27-14
(10:50) 10-R.Griffin pass incomplete short left to 83-F.Davis.
New Orleans Saints TD (+7) — Q3 10:50 · NO 64 · Score 27-14
(10:50) 10-R.Griffin pass incomplete short left to 83-F.Davis.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 7:15 · NO 19 · Score 30-14
(7:15) 5-B.Cundiff 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 1:54 · WAS 3 · Score 30-17
(1:54) 5-G.Hartley 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 11:03 · NO 27 · Score 33-17
(11:03) 5-B.Cundiff 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 6:25 · WAS 33 · Score 33-23
(6:25) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 16-L.Moore for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 33, YAC 0
New Orleans Saints Safety (+2) — Q4 6:19 · WAS 2 · Score 33-25
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 43-D.Sproles rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 3:23 · NO 3 · Score 39-25
(3:23) 46-A.Morris left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 3:18 · NO 2 · Score 40-25
5-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 2:29 · WAS 2 · Score 40-31
(2:29) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 0, YAC 2
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 2:25 · WAS 2 · Score 40-32
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.

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.
R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
D. Brees (NO) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
R.Griffin III (WAS) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs New Orleans Saints on 2012-09-09?

The Washington Commanders beat the New Orleans Saints 40-32 in Week 1, 2012.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs New Orleans Saints?

Q1: Washington Commanders 10, New Orleans Saints 7; Q2: Washington Commanders 10, New Orleans Saints 7; Q3: Washington Commanders 21, New Orleans Saints 10; Q4: Washington Commanders 10, New Orleans Saints 15; Final: Washington Commanders 40, New Orleans Saints 32.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs New Orleans Saints?

New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Graham (D. Brees pass) (Q1 3:55) Washington Commanders touchdown — P. Garcon (R. Griffin pass) (Q1 3:41) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Robinson (R. Griffin pass) (Q2 11:37) New Orleans Saints touchdown — C. Roby (Q2 0:46) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Morris (Q3 11:28) New Orleans Saints touchdown — L. Moore (D. Brees pass) (Q4 6:25) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Morris (Q4 3:23) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Sproles (D. Brees pass) (Q4 2:29) Washington Commanders field goal — B. Cundiff (Q1 7:11, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — B. Cundiff (Q2 6:13, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — B. Cundiff (Q3 7:15, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — G. Hartley (Q3 1:54, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — B. Cundiff (Q4 11:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs New Orleans Saints?

D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 40.7% completion, -11.8% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -2.08 total passing EPA. R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders), 61.3% completion, +9.8% CPOE, +0.72 EPA per dropback, +22.35 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs New Orleans Saints?

R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +22.35 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps.

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Now 1-0 W

New Orleans Saints

Now 0-1 L

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