Quick answer
- Winner
- LA
- Final score
- LA 31–28 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- Washington Commanders 21–16 LA at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- L. Hankerson
- Top passer
- S. Bradford
- Biggest EPA play
- (15:00) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 16-D.Amendola to LA 33 for 13 yards (56-P.Riley). …
- Game date
- 2012-09-16
Game summary
The LA beat the Washington Commanders 31–28 on 2012-09-16, overcoming Washington Commanders's 21–16 halftime lead. L. Hankerson posted a game-high +6.56 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Washington Commanders | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
 LA | 3 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
WASWashington Commanders(15:00) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 16-D.Amendola to LA 33 for 13 yards (56-P.Riley). FUMBLES (56-P.Riley), RECOVERED by WAS-26-J.Wilson at LA 30. 26-J.Wilson for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
(9:11) 4-G.Zuerlein 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(:23) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
(8:22) 4-G.Zuerlein 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(6:28) 10-R.Griffin pass deep middle to 85-L.Hankerson for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
(2:03) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 16-D.Amendola for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(:07) 4-G.Zuerlein 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(10:32) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right to 11-B.Gibson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(5:33) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
(15:00) 8-S.Bradford pass short middle to 82-M.Mulligan for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 26-D.Richardson rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 15:00TD DAD. AmendolaPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 80
- Score
- 6-0
(15:00) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 16-D.Amendola to LA 33 for 13 yards (56-P.Riley). FUMBLES (56-P.Riley), RECOVERED by WAS-26-J.Wilson at LA 30. 26-J.Wilson for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 14:49XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 7-0
5-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
- LALA
Q1 9:11FG Greg ZuerleinPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 21
- Score
- 7-3
(9:11) 4-G.Zuerlein 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 0:23TD RGR. GriffinPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 5
- Score
- 13-3
(:23) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 0:19XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 14-3
5-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
- LALA
Q2 8:22FG Greg ZuerleinPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 14-6
(8:22) 4-G.Zuerlein 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 6:28TD LHL. HankersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 68
- Score
- 20-6
(6:28) 10-R.Griffin pass deep middle to 85-L.Hankerson for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 6:19XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 21-6
5-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
- LALA
Q2 2:03TD DAD. AmendolaPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 1
- Score
- 21-12
(2:03) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 16-D.Amendola for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q2 1:58XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 21-13
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- LALA
Q2 0:07FG Greg ZuerleinPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 24
- Score
- 21-16
(:07) 4-G.Zuerlein 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- LALA
Q3 10:32TD BGB. GibsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 34
- Score
- 21-22
(10:32) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right to 11-B.Gibson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q3 10:23XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 21-23
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 5:33TD RGR. GriffinPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 7
- Score
- 27-23
(5:33) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 5:27XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 28-23
5-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
- LALA
Q4 15:00TD MMM. MulliganPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 1
- Score
- 28-29
(15:00) 8-S.Bradford pass short middle to 82-M.Mulligan for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q4 14:55Safety Demani RichardsonPoints+2
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 28-31
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 26-D.Richardson rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1L. Hankerson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.56 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.19 EPA/play
- 2R.Griffin III · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +5.83 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 3B. Gibson · LA · Receiving · +5.22 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
- 4S. Bradford · LA · Passing · +4.50 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 5D. Amendola · LA · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 6
Alton Robinson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.06 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play - 7L. Kendricks · LA · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
- 8
Jordan Morgan · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.21 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.44 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. Hankerson — WAS · Receiving
L. Hankerson posted the highest total EPA (+6.56) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +2.19 EPA per play.
L. Hankerson's top snap (+5.51 EPA): (6:28) 10-R.Griffin pass deep middle to 85-L.Hankerson for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-8.14 EPA): S. Bradford — (15:00) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 16-D.Amendola to LA 33 for 13 yards (56-P.Riley). FUMBLES (56-P.Riley), RECOVERED by WAS-26-J.Wilson at LA 30. 26-J.Wilson for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 41 dropbacks · 63.4% completion · +9.4% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +4.50 total EPA
- R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) · 34 dropbacks · 58.8% completion · +6.1% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +2.06 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | LA |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.015 | -0.009 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.0% | 45.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.061 | +0.110 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.198 | -0.146 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.009 | +0.015 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.7% | 61.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Washington Commanders -0.01, LA -0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Washington Commanders: -0.01 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- LA: -0.01 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- LA: 13 drives, -0.74 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 13 drives, -1.22 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Washington Commanders — D. Amendola (S. Bradford pass)
- Washington Commanders — R. Griffin
- Washington Commanders — L. Hankerson (R. Griffin pass)
- LA — D. Amendola (S. Bradford pass)
- LA — B. Gibson (S. Bradford pass)
- Washington Commanders — R. Griffin
- LA — M. Mulligan (S. Bradford pass)
Field goals
- LA — Greg Zuerlein
- LA — Greg Zuerlein
- LA — Greg Zuerlein
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–3. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the WAS 80 (Q1 15:00); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 14:49) — 5-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; LA connected on a field goal from the WAS 21 (Q1 9:11) — (9:11) 4-G.Zuerlein 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the LA 5 (Q1 0:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 0:19) — 5-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
The second quarter: LA won the period 13–7. LA connected on a field goal from the WAS 15 (Q2 8:22) — (8:22) 4-G.Zuerlein 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the LA 68 (Q2 6:28) — (6:28) 10-R.Griffin pass deep middle to 85-L.Hankerson for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 6:19) — 5-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; LA found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q2 2:03) — (2:03) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 16-D.Amendola for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 1:58) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; LA connected on a field goal from the WAS 24 (Q2 0:07) — (:07) 4-G.Zuerlein 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. LA found the end zone from the WAS 34 (Q3 10:32) — (10:32) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right to 11-B.Gibson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 10:23) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the LA 7 (Q3 5:33) — (5:33) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 5:27) — 5-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
The fourth quarter: LA won the period 8–0. LA found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 8-S.Bradford pass short middle to 82-M.Mulligan for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; LA registered a safety from the WAS 2 (Q4 14:55).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- LA (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 16-D.Amendola to LA 33 for 13 yards (56-P.Riley). FUMBLES (56-P.Riley), RECOVERED by WAS-26-J.Wilson at LA 30. 26-J.Wilson for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LA (Q3 3:31) — (3:31) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short middle intended for 12-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Fletcher at WAS -5. Touchback.
- LA (Q3 10:32) — (10:32) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right to 11-B.Gibson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 1:18) — (1:18) 5-B.Cundiff 62 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 1:27) — (1:27) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short right to 15-J.Morgan to LA 29 for 7 yards (31-C.Finnegan). PENALTY on WAS-15-J.Morgan, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced at LA 29.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- LA (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 16-D.Amendola to LA 33 for 13 yards (56-P.Riley). FUMBLES (56-P.Riley), RECOVERED by WAS-26-J.Wilson at LA 30. 26-J.Wilson for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LA (Q3 3:31) — (3:31) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short middle intended for 12-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Fletcher at WAS -5. Touchback.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 6:28) — (6:28) 10-R.Griffin pass deep middle to 85-L.Hankerson for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LA (Q3 10:32) — (10:32) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right to 11-B.Gibson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 15:00 · WAS 80 · Score 6-0
(15:00) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 16-D.Amendola to LA 33 for 13 yards (56-P.Riley). FUMBLES (56-P.Riley), RECOVERED by WAS-26-J.Wilson at LA 30. 26-J.Wilson for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 14:49 · LA 2 · Score 7-0
5-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - LA FG (+3) — Q1 9:11 · WAS 21 · Score 7-3
(9:11) 4-G.Zuerlein 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 0:23 · LA 5 · Score 13-3
(:23) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 0:19 · LA 2 · Score 14-3
5-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - LA FG (+3) — Q2 8:22 · WAS 15 · Score 14-6
(8:22) 4-G.Zuerlein 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 6:28 · LA 68 · Score 20-6
(6:28) 10-R.Griffin pass deep middle to 85-L.Hankerson for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 6:19 · LA 2 · Score 21-6
5-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - LA TD (+6) — Q2 2:03 · WAS 1 · Score 21-12
(2:03) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 16-D.Amendola for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q2 1:58 · WAS 2 · Score 21-13
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - LA FG (+3) — Q2 0:07 · WAS 24 · Score 21-16
(:07) 4-G.Zuerlein 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - LA TD (+6) — Q3 10:32 · WAS 34 · Score 21-22
(10:32) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right to 11-B.Gibson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q3 10:23 · WAS 2 · Score 21-23
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 5:33 · LA 7 · Score 27-23
(5:33) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 5:27 · LA 2 · Score 28-23
5-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - LA TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · WAS 1 · Score 28-29
(15:00) 8-S.Bradford pass short middle to 82-M.Mulligan for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - LA Safety (+2) — Q4 14:55 · WAS 2 · Score 28-31
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 26-D.Richardson rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- L. Hankerson (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- S. Bradford (LA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs LA on 2012-09-16?
The LA beat the Washington Commanders 31-28 in Week 2, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs LA?
Q1: Washington Commanders 14, LA 3; Q2: Washington Commanders 7, LA 13; Q3: Washington Commanders 7, LA 7; Q4: Washington Commanders 0, LA 8; Final: Washington Commanders 28, LA 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs LA?
Washington Commanders touchdown — D. Amendola (S. Bradford pass) (Q1 15:00) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Griffin (Q1 0:23) Washington Commanders touchdown — L. Hankerson (R. Griffin pass) (Q2 6:28) LA touchdown — D. Amendola (S. Bradford pass) (Q2 2:03) LA touchdown — B. Gibson (S. Bradford pass) (Q3 10:32) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Griffin (Q3 5:33) LA touchdown — M. Mulligan (S. Bradford pass) (Q4 15:00) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q1 9:11, 3 pts) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 8:22, 3 pts) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 0:07, 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), 63.4% completion, +9.4% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +4.50 total passing EPA. R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders), 58.8% completion, +6.1% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.06 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs LA?
L. Hankerson (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.56 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+5.51 EPA): (6:28) 10-R.Griffin pass deep middle to 85-L.Hankerson for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Washington Commanders vs LA a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. LA won 31-28 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
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