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NFL · Week 2 · September 15, 2013 · 12 min read

Washington Commanders vs. Green Bay Packers: 2013 Week 2 Recap

Packers defeat Commanders 38–20 in Week 2

Aaron Rodgers led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 20–38 Week 2 finish.

Washington Commanders 20 0–2
Final 20–38
Green Bay Packers 38 1–1 Winner
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
20–38
Halftime
Washington Commanders 0–24 Green Bay Packers
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Game date
September 15, 2013

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • P.Garcon 8 REC · 143 YDS · 1 TD +10.1 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Griffin III 26/45 · 318 YDS · 3 TD +8.2 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Morris 13 CAR · 107 YDS +3.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Aaron Rodgers
    Aaron Rodgers 34/47 · 441 YDS · 5 TD +19.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Randall Cobb
    Randall Cobb 9 REC · 128 YDS · 1 TD +8.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Jack Nelson
    Jack Nelson 3 REC · 66 YDS · 2 TD +8.0 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 38–20 Washington Commanders
Halftime
Washington Commanders 0–24 Green Bay Packers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
Biggest EPA play
(2:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 35 yards, TOUC…
Game date
2013-09-15

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Washington Commanders 38–20 on 2013-09-15. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +19.19 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Washington Commanders00713020
Green Bay Packers1014140038

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders
GBGreen Bay Packers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 8:05FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 10
    Score
    0-3

    (8:05) 2-M.Crosby 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  2. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 2:34TD
    Randall Cobb

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 35
    Score
    0-9

    (2:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 2:27XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    0-10

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  4. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 11:44TD
    Jack Nelson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 14
    Score
    0-16

    (11:44) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 87-J.Nelson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 11:40XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    0-17

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  6. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 7:13TD
    JFJ. Finley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 3
    Score
    0-23

    (7:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 88-J.Finley for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-B.Orakpo].

  7. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 7:07XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    0-24

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  8. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 8:20TD
    Jack Nelson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    0-30

    (8:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 87-J.Nelson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 8:16XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    0-31

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  10. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 4:18TD
    PGP. Garcon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 6
    Score
    6-31

    (4:18) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short left to 88-P.Garcon ran ob at GB 1 for 5 yards. Washington challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short left to 88-P.Garcon for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 4:15XP
    JPJ. Potter

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    7-31

    1-J.Potter extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.

  12. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 2:48TD
    JSJ. Starks

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 32
    Score
    7-37

    (2:48) 44-J.Starks left tackle for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 2:41XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    7-38

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  14. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 11:08TD
    Joe Reed

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 3
    Score
    13-38

    (11:08) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short middle to 86-J.Reed for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-32-C.Banjo, Defensive Holding, declined.

  15. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 11:02XP
    JPJ. Potter

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    14-38

    1-J.Potter extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.

  16. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 7:40TD
    SMS. Moss

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 9
    Score
    20-38

    (7:40) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass incomplete short right to 89-S.Moss. Washington challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short right to 89-S.Moss for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +19.19 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  2. 2P. Garcon · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +10.09 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
  3. 3Randall CobbRandall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +8.88 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
  4. 4R.Griffin III · Washington Commanders · Passing · +8.22 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
  5. 5Jack NelsonJack Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +8.02 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
  6. 6Justin JonesJustin Jones · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +7.61 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
  7. 7A. Morris · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +3.64 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  8. 8J. Starks · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +3.52 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Aaron Rodgers

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Aaron Rodgers — GB · Passing

Aaron Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+19.19) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 47 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.

Aaron Rodgers's top snap (+5.32 EPA): (2:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Aaron Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 47 dropbacks · 72.3% completion · +16.8% CPOE · +0.41 EPA/play · +19.19 total EPA
  • R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) · 45 dropbacks · 57.8% completion · +0.2% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +8.22 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatWashington CommandersGreen Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play+0.046+0.233
Offensive success rate42.3%55.2%
Pass EPA/play+0.183+0.408
Rush EPA/play+0.160+0.206
Defensive EPA/play-0.233-0.046
Defensive success rate44.8%57.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.23 vs +0.05), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Washington Commanders: +0.05 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: +0.23 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, +20.31 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Washington Commanders: 11 drives, +3.57 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Randall CobbGreen Bay Packers — Randall Cobb (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q1 2:34)
  • Jack NelsonGreen Bay Packers — Jack Nelson (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q2 11:44)
  • Green Bay Packers — J. Finley (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q2 7:13)
  • Jack NelsonGreen Bay Packers — Jack Nelson (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q3 8:20)
  • Washington Commanders — P. Garcon (R. Griffin pass) (Q3 4:18)
  • Green Bay Packers — J. Starks (Q3 2:48)
  • Joe ReedWashington Commanders — Joe Reed (R. Griffin pass) (Q4 11:08)
  • Washington Commanders — S. Moss (R. Griffin pass) (Q4 7:40)

Field goals

  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q1 8:05)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the WAS 10 (Q1 8:05) — (8:05) 2-M.Crosby 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the WAS 35 (Q1 2:34) — (2:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 2:27) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the WAS 14 (Q2 11:44) — (11:44) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 87-J.Nelson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 11:40) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the WAS 3 (Q2 7:13) — (7:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 88-J.Finley for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-B.Orakpo].; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 7:07) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the WAS 15 (Q3 8:20) — (8:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 87-J.Nelson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 8:16) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the GB 6 (Q3 4:18); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 4:15) — 1-J.Potter extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the WAS 32 (Q3 2:48) — (2:48) 44-J.Starks left tackle for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 2:41) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 13–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q4 11:08); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 11:02) — 1-J.Potter extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the GB 9 (Q4 7:40).

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 2:34) — (2:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.1% · EPA +5.32]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 0:15) — (:15) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 89-J.Jones to WAS 1 for 9 yards (23-D.Hall). FUMBLES (23-D.Hall), ball out of bounds in End Zone, Touchback. [WPA -7.1% · EPA -3.62]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 13:08) — (13:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 27-E.Lacy left tackle to WAS 37 for 10 yards (24-B.Rambo, 31-B.Meriweather). GB-27-E.Lacy was injured during the play. [WPA +6.1% · EPA +1.00]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 2:39) — (2:39) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass incomplete short right to 44-J.Starks. [WPA -5.5% · EPA -1.22]
  • Washington Commanders (Q1 2:27) — (2:27) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short left to 88-P.Garcon to GB 36 for 44 yards (37-S.Shields). [WPA +5.2% · EPA +3.05]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 2:34) — (2:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.1% · EPA +5.32]
  • Washington Commanders (Q4 11:08) — (11:08) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short middle to 86-J.Reed for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-32-C.Banjo, Defensive Holding, declined. [WPA -0.0% · EPA +4.08]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 11:44) — (11:44) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 87-J.Nelson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +3.6% · EPA +3.69]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 0:15) — (:15) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 89-J.Jones to WAS 1 for 9 yards (23-D.Hall). FUMBLES (23-D.Hall), ball out of bounds in End Zone, Touchback. [WPA -7.1% · EPA -3.62]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 8:05 · WAS 10 · Score 0-3
    (8:05) 2-M.Crosby 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  2. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 2:34 · WAS 35 · Score 0-9
    (2:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 2:27 · WAS 2 · Score 0-10
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  4. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 11:44 · WAS 14 · Score 0-16
    (11:44) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 87-J.Nelson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 11:40 · WAS 2 · Score 0-17
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  6. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 7:13 · WAS 3 · Score 0-23
    (7:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 88-J.Finley for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-B.Orakpo].
  7. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 7:07 · WAS 2 · Score 0-24
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  8. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 8:20 · WAS 15 · Score 0-30
    (8:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 87-J.Nelson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 8:16 · WAS 2 · Score 0-31
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  10. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 4:18 · GB 6 · Score 6-31
    (4:18) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short left to 88-P.Garcon ran ob at GB 1 for 5 yards. Washington challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass
  11. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 4:15 · GB 2 · Score 7-31
    1-J.Potter extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
  12. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 2:48 · WAS 32 · Score 7-37
    (2:48) 44-J.Starks left tackle for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 2:41 · WAS 2 · Score 7-38
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  14. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 11:08 · GB 3 · Score 13-38
    (11:08) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short middle to 86-J.Reed for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-32-C.Banjo, Defensive Holding, declined.
  15. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 11:02 · GB 2 · Score 14-38
    1-J.Potter extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
  16. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 7:40 · GB 9 · Score 20-38
    (7:40) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass incomplete short right to 89-S.Moss. Washington challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short right to 89-S.Mos

Key takeaways

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

  • Green Bay Packers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Green Bay Packers on 2013-09-15?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Washington Commanders 38-20 in Week 2, 2013.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Green Bay Packers?

Q1: Washington Commanders 0, Green Bay Packers 10; Q2: Washington Commanders 0, Green Bay Packers 14; Q3: Washington Commanders 7, Green Bay Packers 14; Q4: Washington Commanders 13, Green Bay Packers 0; Final: Washington Commanders 20, Green Bay Packers 38.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Green Bay Packers?

Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Cobb (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 2:34) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 11:44) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Finley (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 7:13) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 8:20) Washington Commanders touchdown — P. Garcon (R. Griffin pass) (Q3 4:18) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Starks (Q3 2:48) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Reed (R. Griffin pass) (Q4 11:08) Washington Commanders touchdown — S. Moss (R. Griffin pass) (Q4 7:40) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q1 8:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Green Bay Packers?

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 72.3% completion, +16.8% CPOE, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +19.19 total passing EPA. R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders), 57.8% completion, +0.2% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +8.22 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Green Bay Packers?

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.19 total EPA on Passing plays. across 47 snaps. Their top snap (+5.32 EPA): (2:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L

Green Bay Packers

Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W