Quick answer
- Winner
- Washington Commanders
- Final score
- Washington Commanders 27–24 Philadelphia Eagles
- Halftime
- Philadelphia Eagles 14–10 Washington Commanders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Sanchez
- Top passer
- M. Sanchez
- Biggest EPA play
- 1-C.Parkey kicks 66 yards from PHI 35 to WAS -1. 12-A.Roberts to WAS 20 for 21 yards (27-M…
- Game date
- 2014-12-20
Game summary
The Washington Commanders beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27–24 on 2014-12-20, overcoming Philadelphia Eagles's 14–10 halftime lead. M. Sanchez posted a game-high +17.50 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Philadelphia Eagles | 7 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 24 |
 Washington Commanders | 10 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles(6:09) 2-K.Forbath 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
(1:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
(:29) (Shotgun) 46-A.Morris left end for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
(3:44) (Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass short middle to 14-R.Cooper for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
(6:49) 36-D.Young right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
(:26) 36-D.Young left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
(10:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass deep right to 14-R.Cooper for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
(6:22) 1-C.Parkey 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
(:10) 2-K.Forbath 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
WASWashington CommandersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 6:09FG KFK. ForbathPoints+3
- Yard line
- PHI 7
- Score
- 0-3
(6:09) 2-K.Forbath 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 1:58TD LML. McCoyPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 11
- Score
- 6-3
(1:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 1:49XP CPC. ParkeyPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 7-3
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 0:29TD AMA. MorrisPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 28
- Score
- 7-9
(:29) (Shotgun) 46-A.Morris left end for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 0:19XP KFK. ForbathPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 7-10
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 3:44TD Ryan Cooper Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- WAS 3
- Score
- 13-10
(3:44) (Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass short middle to 14-R.Cooper for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 3:39XP CPC. ParkeyPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 14-10
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 6:49TD Dareke YoungPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 1
- Score
- 14-16
(6:49) 36-D.Young right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 6:46XP KFK. ForbathPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 14-17
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 0:26TD Dareke YoungPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 1
- Score
- 14-23
(:26) 36-D.Young left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 0:26XP KFK. ForbathPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 14-24
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 10:33TD Ryan Cooper Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- WAS 16
- Score
- 20-24
(10:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass deep right to 14-R.Cooper for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 10:27XP CPC. ParkeyPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 21-24
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 6:22FG CPC. ParkeyPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 4
- Score
- 24-24
(6:22) 1-C.Parkey 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 0:10FG KFK. ForbathPoints+3
- Yard line
- PHI 8
- Score
- 24-27
(:10) 2-K.Forbath 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Sanchez · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +17.50 total EPA · 60 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 2R.Griffin III · Washington Commanders · Passing · +10.24 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 3
Drake Jackson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.97 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play - 4Ryan Cooper Jr. · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +6.65 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 5
Jordan Matthews · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +6.42 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play - 6
Zach Ertz · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.41 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play - 7P. Garcon · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.24 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 8L. McCoy · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.73 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.43 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
M. Sanchez — PHI · Passing
M. Sanchez posted the highest total EPA (+17.50) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 60 counted snaps, they averaged +0.29 EPA per play.
M. Sanchez's top snap (-4.02 EPA): (11:48) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez sacked at PHI 47 for -6 yards (91-R.Kerrigan). FUMBLES (91-R.Kerrigan), RECOVERED by WAS-91-R.Kerrigan at PHI 47. 91-R.Kerrigan to PHI 47 for no gain (66-A.Gardner).
Biggest single play (-5.57 EPA): C. Parkey — 1-C.Parkey kicks 66 yards from PHI 35 to WAS -1. 12-A.Roberts to WAS 20 for 21 yards (27-M.Jenkins). FUMBLES (27-M.Jenkins), RECOVERED by PHI-23-N.Carroll at WAS 16. 23-N.Carroll to WAS 16 for no gain
Quarterback report card
M. Sanchez led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Sanchez (Philadelphia Eagles) · 60 dropbacks · 61.7% completion · +6.7% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +17.50 total EPA
- R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) · 30 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · +8.9% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +10.24 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Philadelphia Eagles | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.043 | +0.067 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.9% | 50.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.292 | +0.341 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.115 | -0.032 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.067 | -0.043 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.3% | 49.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Philadelphia Eagles +0.04, Washington Commanders +0.07) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Philadelphia Eagles: +0.04 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Washington Commanders: +0.07 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Philadelphia Eagles: 11 drives, +4.68 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 11 drives, +4.86 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Philadelphia Eagles — L. McCoy
- Washington Commanders — A. Morris
- Philadelphia Eagles — Ryan Cooper Jr. (M. Sanchez pass)
- Washington Commanders — Dareke Young
- Washington Commanders — Dareke Young
- Philadelphia Eagles — Ryan Cooper Jr. (M. Sanchez pass)
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — K. Forbath
- Philadelphia Eagles — C. Parkey
- Washington Commanders — K. Forbath
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 PHI 7 (Q1 6:09) — (6:09) 2-K.Forbath 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 11 (Q1 1:58) — (1:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 1:49) — 1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 28 (Q1 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 46-A.Morris left end for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 0:19) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 3 (Q2 3:44) — (3:44) (Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass short middle to 14-R.Cooper for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 3:39) — 1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q3 6:49) — (6:49) 36-D.Young right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 6:46) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q3 0:26) — (:26) 36-D.Young left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 0:26) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–3. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 16 (Q4 10:33) — (10:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass deep right to 14-R.Cooper for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 10:27) — 1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 4 (Q4 6:22) — (6:22) 1-C.Parkey 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 8 (Q4 0:10) — (:10) 2-K.Forbath 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 1:36) — (1:36) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass short right intended for 18-J.Maclin INTERCEPTED by 26-B.Breeland at WAS 42. 26-B.Breeland to WAS 42 for no gain (18-J.Maclin). The Replay Official challen
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 2:28) — (2:28) 1-C.Parkey 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass incomplete deep middle to 81-J.Matthews (39-D.Amerson) [53-J.Jeffcoat].
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 8:03) — (8:03) (Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass deep middle to 81-J.Matthews to WAS 34 for 26 yards (25-R.Clark, 26-B.Breeland).
- Washington Commanders (Q1 1:16) — (1:16) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass deep right to 11-D.Jackson to PHI 28 for 51 yards (24-B.Fletcher).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 15:00) — 1-C.Parkey kicks 66 yards from PHI 35 to WAS -1. 12-A.Roberts to WAS 20 for 21 yards (27-M.Jenkins). FUMBLES (27-M.Jenkins), RECOVERED by PHI-23-N.Carroll at WAS 16. 23-N.Carroll to WAS 16 for no gain
- Washington Commanders (Q3 1:46) — (1:46) 10-R.Griffin pass deep right to 11-D.Jackson ran ob at PHI 13 for 55 yards.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 11:48) — (11:48) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez sacked at PHI 47 for -6 yards (91-R.Kerrigan). FUMBLES (91-R.Kerrigan), RECOVERED by WAS-91-R.Kerrigan at PHI 47. 91-R.Kerrigan to PHI 47 for no gain (66-A.Gar
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 2:28) — (2:28) 1-C.Parkey 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 6:09 · PHI 7 · Score 0-3
(6:09) 2-K.Forbath 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 1:58 · WAS 11 · Score 6-3
(1:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 1:49 · WAS 2 · Score 7-3
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 0:29 · PHI 28 · Score 7-9
(:29) (Shotgun) 46-A.Morris left end for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 0:19 · PHI 2 · Score 7-10
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 3:44 · WAS 3 · Score 13-10
(3:44) (Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass short middle to 14-R.Cooper for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 3:39 · WAS 2 · Score 14-10
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 6:49 · PHI 1 · Score 14-16
(6:49) 36-D.Young right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 6:46 · PHI 2 · Score 14-17
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 0:26 · PHI 1 · Score 14-23
(:26) 36-D.Young left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 0:26 · PHI 2 · Score 14-24
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 10:33 · WAS 16 · Score 20-24
(10:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass deep right to 14-R.Cooper for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 10:27 · WAS 2 · Score 21-24
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 6:22 · WAS 4 · Score 24-24
(6:22) 1-C.Parkey 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 0:10 · PHI 8 · Score 24-27
(:10) 2-K.Forbath 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
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.
- M. Sanchez (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- M. Sanchez (PHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders on 2014-12-20?
The Washington Commanders beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27-24 in Week 16, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Washington Commanders 10; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Washington Commanders 0; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Washington Commanders 14; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 10, Washington Commanders 3; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 24, Washington Commanders 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — L. McCoy (Q1 1:58) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Morris (Q1 0:29) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — R. Cooper (M. Sanchez pass) (Q2 3:44) Washington Commanders touchdown — D. Young (Q3 6:49) Washington Commanders touchdown — D. Young (Q3 0:26) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — R. Cooper (M. Sanchez pass) (Q4 10:33) Washington Commanders field goal — K. Forbath (Q1 6:09, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — C. Parkey (Q4 6:22, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — K. Forbath (Q4 0:10, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?
M. Sanchez (Philadelphia Eagles), 61.7% completion, +6.7% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +17.50 total passing EPA. R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders), 53.3% completion, +8.9% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +10.24 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?
M. Sanchez (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.50 total EPA on Passing plays. across 60 snaps. Their top snap (-4.02 EPA): (11:48) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez sacked at PHI 47 for -6 yards (91-R.Kerrigan). FUMBLES (91-R.Kerrigan), RECOVERED by WAS-91-R.Kerrigan at PHI 47. 91-R.Kerrigan to PHI 47 f.
Was Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Washington Commanders won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 9-5 Now 9-6 L
Washington Commanders
Entered 3-11 Now 4-11 W
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