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NFL · Week 16 · December 23, 2012 · 12 min read

Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 2012 Week 16 Recap

Commanders defeat Eagles 27–20 in Week 16

R.Griffin III led Fantasy Impact as Commanders prevailed in a 27–20 Week 16 finish.

Washington Commanders 27 9–6 Winner
Final 27–20
Philadelphia Eagles 20 4–11
Winner
Washington Commanders
Final score
27–20
Halftime
Washington Commanders 13–10 Philadelphia Eagles
Top passer
N. Foles
FantasyHQ MVP
R.Griffin III
Game date
December 23, 2012

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • R.Griffin III 16/25 · 185 YDS · 2 TD +4.0 Fantasy Impact
  • P.Garcon 7 REC · 89 YDS +3.0 Fantasy Impact
  • E.Royster 2 CAR · 14 YDS +1.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • Ja'Mori Maclin 8 REC · 116 YDS · 1 TD +4.0 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Celek 3 REC · 39 YDS +3.7 Fantasy Impact
  • L.McCoy 9 REC · 77 YDS +3.2 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Washington Commanders
Final score
Washington Commanders 27–20 Philadelphia Eagles
Halftime
Washington Commanders 13–10 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
R.Griffin III
Top passer
N. Foles
Biggest EPA play
(:06) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles sacked at WAS 34 for -6 yards (91-R.Kerrigan). FUMBLES (91-R.Ker…
Game date
2012-12-23

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27–20 on 2012-12-23. R.Griffin III posted a game-high +4.04 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Washington Commanders013140027
Philadelphia Eagles7337020

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 10:15TD
    JMJa'Mori Maclin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 27
    Score
    0-6

    (10:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep right to 18-J.Maclin for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on WAS-91-R.Kerrigan, Defensive Offside, declined.

  2. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 10:09XP
    AHA. Henery

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    0-7

    6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.

  3. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 11:30FG
    KFK. Forbath

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 27
    Score
    3-7

    (11:30) 2-K.Forbath 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.

  4. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 7:42FG
    KFK. Forbath

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 24
    Score
    6-7

    (7:42) 2-K.Forbath 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.

  5. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 3:36TD
    Jordan Morgan

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 11
    Score
    12-7

    (3:36) 10-R.Griffin pass short right to 15-J.Morgan for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.

  6. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 3:30XP
    KFK. Forbath

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    13-7

    2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.

  7. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 0:21FG
    AHA. Henery

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 20
    Score
    13-10

    (:21) 6-A.Henery 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.

  8. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 12:37TD
    AMA. Morris

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 10
    Score
    19-10

    (12:37) (Shotgun) 46-A.Morris right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 12:33XP
    KFK. Forbath

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    20-10

    2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.

  10. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 8:06FG
    AHA. Henery

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 12
    Score
    20-13

    (8:06) 6-A.Henery 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.

  11. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 1:37TD
    SMS. Moss

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 22
    Score
    26-13

    (1:37) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass deep left to 89-S.Moss for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 1:31XP
    KFK. Forbath

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    27-13

    2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.

  13. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 9:01TD
    Damien Lewis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 17
    Score
    27-19

    (9:01) (Shotgun) 28-D.Lewis up the middle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 8:55XP
    AHA. Henery

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    27-20

    6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1R.Griffin III · Washington Commanders · Passing · +4.04 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  2. 2Ja'Mori Maclin · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.03 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
  3. 3B. Celek · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.70 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
  4. 4L. McCoy · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.21 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
  5. 5P. Garcon · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.01 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  6. 6Damien LewisDamien Lewis · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +2.29 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.29 EPA/play
  7. 7Dyontae JohnsonDyontae Johnson · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
  8. 8E. Royster · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +1.91 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.95 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 (+4.04) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 25 counted snaps, they averaged +0.16 EPA per play.

Biggest single play (-4.16 EPA): N. Foles — (:06) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles sacked at WAS 34 for -6 yards (91-R.Kerrigan). FUMBLES (91-R.Kerrigan) [91-R.Kerrigan], RECOVERED by WAS-39-R.Crawford at WAS 31. 39-R.Crawford to WAS 41 for 10 yards (67-D.K

Quarterback report card

N. Foles led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • N. Foles (Philadelphia Eagles) · 57 dropbacks · 56.1% completion · +4.0% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -5.34 total EPA
  • R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) · 25 dropbacks · 64.0% completion · +4.5% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +4.04 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatWashington CommandersPhiladelphia Eagles
Offensive EPA/play+0.139-0.025
Offensive success rate50.7%51.1%
Pass EPA/play+0.161-0.094
Rush EPA/play+0.171+0.168
Defensive EPA/play+0.025-0.139
Defensive success rate48.9%49.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Washington Commanders: +0.14 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
  • Philadelphia Eagles: -0.03 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
  • Philadelphia Eagles: 10 drives, -2.23 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Washington Commanders: 10 drives, +9.28 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Philadelphia Eagles — Ja'Mori Maclin (N. Foles pass) (Q1 10:15)
  • Jordan MorganWashington Commanders — Jordan Morgan (R. Griffin pass) (Q2 3:36)
  • Washington Commanders — A. Morris (Q3 12:37)
  • Washington Commanders — S. Moss (R. Griffin pass) (Q3 1:37)
  • Damien LewisPhiladelphia Eagles — Damien Lewis (Q4 9:01)

Field goals

  • Washington Commanders — K. Forbath (Q2 11:30)
  • Washington Commanders — K. Forbath (Q2 7:42)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — A. Henery (Q2 0:21)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — A. Henery (Q3 8:06)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 27 (Q1 10:15); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 10:09) — 6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 13–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 27 (Q2 11:30) — (11:30) 2-K.Forbath 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 24 (Q2 7:42) — (7:42) 2-K.Forbath 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 11 (Q2 3:36); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 3:30) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 20 (Q2 0:21) — (:21) 6-A.Henery 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–3. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 10 (Q3 12:37) — (12:37) (Shotgun) 46-A.Morris right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 12:33) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 12 (Q3 8:06) — (8:06) 6-A.Henery 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 22 (Q3 1:37) — (1:37) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass deep left to 89-S.Moss for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 1:31) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 17 (Q4 9:01) — (9:01) (Shotgun) 28-D.Lewis up the middle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 8:55) — 6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass incomplete short left [72-S.Bowen]. PENALTY on PHI-9-N.Foles, Intentional Grounding, 0 yards, enforced at WAS 10. Penalty caused a 3 second run-off to end the game. [WPA -16.5% · EPA -3.46]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 6:26) — (6:26) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short right intended for 81-J.Avant INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Fletcher (96-B.Cofield) at PHI 34. 59-L.Fletcher to PHI 25 for 9 yards (66-D.Reynolds). [WPA -15.7% · EPA -3.21]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 12:40) — (12:40) 9-N.Foles pass short left to 87-B.Celek to WAS 39 for 15 yards (32-J.Pugh). [WPA +10.1% · EPA +3.04]
  • Washington Commanders (Q2 9:39) — (9:39) 10-R.Griffin pass deep left to 88-P.Garcon pushed ob at PHI 26 for 27 yards (24-N.Asomugha). [WPA +9.2% · EPA +1.95]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 10:48) — (10:48) 9-N.Foles up the middle to WAS 27 for 3 yards (41-Mad.Williams). [WPA +9.1% · EPA +1.80]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 0:06) — (:06) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles sacked at WAS 34 for -6 yards (91-R.Kerrigan). FUMBLES (91-R.Kerrigan) [91-R.Kerrigan], RECOVERED by WAS-39-R.Crawford at WAS 31. 39-R.Crawford to WAS 41 for 10 yards (67-D.K [WPA -8.8% · EPA -4.16]
  • Washington Commanders (Q3 1:37) — (1:37) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass deep left to 89-S.Moss for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.0% · EPA +3.84]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass incomplete short left [72-S.Bowen]. PENALTY on PHI-9-N.Foles, Intentional Grounding, 0 yards, enforced at WAS 10. Penalty caused a 3 second run-off to end the game. [WPA -16.5% · EPA -3.46]
  • Washington Commanders (Q4 11:45) — (11:45) 10-R.Griffin pass deep middle intended for 15-J.Morgan INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Anderson at PHI 35. 30-C.Anderson to WAS 28 for 37 yards (88-P.Garcon). Penalty on PHI-72-C.Thornton, Illegal Block A [WPA -2.4% · EPA -3.29]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 10:15 · WAS 27 · Score 0-6
    (10:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep right to 18-J.Maclin for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on WAS-91-R.Kerrigan, Defensive Offside, declined.
  2. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 10:09 · WAS 2 · Score 0-7
    6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
  3. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 11:30 · PHI 27 · Score 3-7
    (11:30) 2-K.Forbath 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
  4. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 7:42 · PHI 24 · Score 6-7
    (7:42) 2-K.Forbath 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
  5. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 3:36 · PHI 11 · Score 12-7
    (3:36) 10-R.Griffin pass short right to 15-J.Morgan for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
  6. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 3:30 · PHI 2 · Score 13-7
    2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
  7. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 0:21 · WAS 20 · Score 13-10
    (:21) 6-A.Henery 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
  8. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 12:37 · PHI 10 · Score 19-10
    (12:37) (Shotgun) 46-A.Morris right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 12:33 · PHI 2 · Score 20-10
    2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
  10. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 8:06 · WAS 12 · Score 20-13
    (8:06) 6-A.Henery 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
  11. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 1:37 · PHI 22 · Score 26-13
    (1:37) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass deep left to 89-S.Moss for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 1:31 · PHI 2 · Score 27-13
    2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
  13. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 9:01 · WAS 17 · Score 27-19
    (9:01) (Shotgun) 28-D.Lewis up the middle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 8:55 · WAS 2 · Score 27-20
    6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.

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.
  • R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • N. Foles (PHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2012-12-23?

The Washington Commanders beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27-20 in Week 16, 2012.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Q1: Washington Commanders 0, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q2: Washington Commanders 13, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Q3: Washington Commanders 14, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Q4: Washington Commanders 0, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Final: Washington Commanders 27, Philadelphia Eagles 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Maclin (N. Foles pass) (Q1 10:15) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Morgan (R. Griffin pass) (Q2 3:36) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Morris (Q3 12:37) Washington Commanders touchdown — S. Moss (R. Griffin pass) (Q3 1:37) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Lewis (Q4 9:01) Washington Commanders field goal — K. Forbath (Q2 11:30, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — K. Forbath (Q2 7:42, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — A. Henery (Q2 0:21, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — A. Henery (Q3 8:06, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles?

N. Foles (Philadelphia Eagles), 56.1% completion, +4.0% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -5.34 total passing EPA. R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders), 64.0% completion, +4.5% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +4.04 total passing EPA.

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

R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.04 total EPA on Passing plays. across 25 snaps.

Was Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Washington Commanders won 27-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 8-6 Now 9-6 W

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 4-10 Now 4-11 L