Quick answer
- Winner
- Washington Commanders
- Final score
- Washington Commanders 35–25 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Buffalo Bills 0–21 Washington Commanders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Kirk Cousins
- Top passer
- Tyrod Taylor
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:53) 68-T.Compton reported in as eligible. 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 11-D.Jackson fo…
- Game date
- 2015-12-20
Game summary
The Washington Commanders beat the Buffalo Bills 35–25 on 2015-12-20. Kirk Cousins posted a game-high +24.52 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 0 | 0 | 17 | 10 | 0 | 25 |
 Washington Commanders | 7 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 35 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills
(9:28) 68-T.Compton reported in as eligible. 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 86-J.Reed for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
(12:54) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins scrambles right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
(8:52) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 86-J.Reed for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
(9:04) 2-D.Carpenter 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
(8:53) 68-T.Compton reported in as eligible. 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 11-D.Jackson for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
(6:59) 35-M.Gillislee left end for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
(3:56) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep right to 14-S.Watkins for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
(11:21) 68-T.Compton reported in as eligible. 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 88-P.Garcon for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
(1:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep left to 14-S.Watkins for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-T.Taylor rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(:34) 8-K.Cousins kneels to BUF 45 for -1 yards.
WASWashington CommandersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 9:28TD Joe ReedPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 3
- Score
- 0-6
(9:28) 68-T.Compton reported in as eligible. 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 86-J.Reed for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 9:22XP Dustin HopkinsPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 0-7
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 12:54TD Kirk CousinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 13
- Score
- 0-13
(12:54) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins scrambles right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 12:46XP Dustin HopkinsPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 0-14
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 8:52TD Joe ReedPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 18
- Score
- 0-20
(8:52) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 86-J.Reed for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 8:47XP Dustin HopkinsPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 0-21
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 9:04FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 14
- Score
- 3-21
(9:04) 2-D.Carpenter 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 8:53TD Drake JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 77
- Score
- 3-27
(8:53) 68-T.Compton reported in as eligible. 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 11-D.Jackson for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 8:39XP Dustin HopkinsPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 3-28
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 6:59TD MGM. GillisleePoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 60
- Score
- 9-28
(6:59) 35-M.Gillislee left end for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 6:48XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 10-28
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 3:56TD SWS. WatkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 48
- Score
- 16-28
(3:56) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep right to 14-S.Watkins for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 3:48XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 17-28
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 11:21TD PGP. GarconPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 5
- Score
- 17-34
(11:21) 68-T.Compton reported in as eligible. 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 88-P.Garcon for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 11:16XP Dustin HopkinsPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 17-35
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 1:34TD SWS. WatkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 20
- Score
- 23-35
(1:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep left to 14-S.Watkins for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 1:26Safety Tyrod TaylorPoints+2
- Yard line
- WAS 1
- Score
- 25-35
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-T.Taylor rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 0:34Safety Kirk CousinsPoints+2
- Yard line
- BUF 44
- Score
- 25-35
(:34) 8-K.Cousins kneels to BUF 45 for -1 yards.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Kirk Cousins · Washington Commanders · Passing · +24.52 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
- 2Drake Jackson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +9.96 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 3Joe Reed · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +7.67 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 4M. Gillislee · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +7.00 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play
- 5P. Garcon · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.31 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
- 6S. Watkins · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +5.26 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 7Tyrod Taylor · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +4.13 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 8N. O'Leary · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.57 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.57 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
Kirk Cousins — WAS · Passing
Kirk Cousins posted the highest total EPA (+24.52) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.82 EPA per play.
Kirk Cousins's top snap (+5.88 EPA): (8:53) 68-T.Compton reported in as eligible. 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 11-D.Jackson for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Tyrod Taylor led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Tyrod Taylor (Buffalo Bills) · 40 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · +1.7% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +4.13 total EPA
- Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) · 30 dropbacks · 73.3% completion · +14.0% CPOE · +0.82 EPA/play · +24.52 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.156 | +0.285 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.6% | 52.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.103 | +0.817 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.251 | -0.103 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.285 | -0.156 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.0% | 52.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Washington Commanders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.28 vs +0.16), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: +0.16 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Washington Commanders: +0.28 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 10 drives, +12.81 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 10 drives, +21.38 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Washington Commanders — Joe Reed (Kirk Cousins pass)
- Washington Commanders — Kirk Cousins
- Washington Commanders — Joe Reed (Kirk Cousins pass)
- Washington Commanders — Drake Jackson (Kirk Cousins pass)
- Buffalo Bills — M. Gillislee
- Buffalo Bills — S. Watkins (Tyrod Taylor pass)
- Washington Commanders — P. Garcon (Kirk Cousins pass)
- Buffalo Bills — S. Watkins (Tyrod Taylor pass)
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — D. Carpenter
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the BUF 3 (Q1 9:28) — (9:28) 68-T.Compton reported in as eligible. 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 86-J.Reed for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q1 9:22) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the BUF 13 (Q2 12:54) — (12:54) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins scrambles right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q2 12:46) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the BUF 18 (Q2 8:52) — (8:52) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 86-J.Reed for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q2 8:47) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 17–7. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the WAS 14 (Q3 9:04) — (9:04) 2-D.Carpenter 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the BUF 77 (Q3 8:53) — (8:53) 68-T.Compton reported in as eligible. 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 11-D.Jackson for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q3 8:39) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the WAS 60 (Q3 6:59) — (6:59) 35-M.Gillislee left end for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 6:48) — 2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the WAS 48 (Q3 3:56) — (3:56) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep right to 14-S.Watkins for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 3:48) — 2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 10–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the BUF 5 (Q4 11:21) — (11:21) 68-T.Compton reported in as eligible. 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 88-P.Garcon for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q4 11:16) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the WAS 20 (Q4 1:34) — (1:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep left to 14-S.Watkins for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills registered a safety from the WAS 1 (Q4 1:26) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-T.Taylor rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Buffalo Bills registered a safety from the BUF 44 (Q4 0:34) — (:34) 8-K.Cousins kneels to BUF 45 for -1 yards..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 3:56) — (3:56) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep right to 14-S.Watkins for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 12:35) — (12:35) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 11-D.Jackson ran ob at BUF 47 for 28 yards.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 14:28) — (14:28) (Run formation) 68-T.Compton reported in as eligible. PENALTY on BUF-96-S.Charles, Encroachment, 5 yards, enforced at BUF 37 - No Play.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 12:54) — (12:54) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins scrambles right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 11:33) — (11:33) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 14-R.Grant to BUF 28 for 13 yards (28-R.Darby).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 8:53) — (8:53) 68-T.Compton reported in as eligible. 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 11-D.Jackson for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 6:59) — (6:59) 35-M.Gillislee left end for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 7:09) — (7:09) 6-C.Schmidt punts 34 yards to BUF 38, Center-65-G.Sanborn. 80-J.Crowder MUFFS catch, touched at BUF 38, RECOVERED by BUF-20-C.Graham at BUF 43. 20-C.Graham to BUF 43 for no gain (14-R.Grant).
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 3:56) — (3:56) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep right to 14-S.Watkins for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 9:28 · BUF 3 · Score 0-6
(9:28) 68-T.Compton reported in as eligible. 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 86-J.Reed for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 9:22 · BUF 15 · Score 0-7
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 12:54 · BUF 13 · Score 0-13
(12:54) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins scrambles right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 12:46 · BUF 15 · Score 0-14
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 8:52 · BUF 18 · Score 0-20
(8:52) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 86-J.Reed for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 8:47 · BUF 15 · Score 0-21
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 9:04 · WAS 14 · Score 3-21
(9:04) 2-D.Carpenter 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 8:53 · BUF 77 · Score 3-27
(8:53) 68-T.Compton reported in as eligible. 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 11-D.Jackson for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 8:39 · BUF 15 · Score 3-28
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 6:59 · WAS 60 · Score 9-28
(6:59) 35-M.Gillislee left end for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 6:48 · WAS 15 · Score 10-28
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 3:56 · WAS 48 · Score 16-28
(3:56) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep right to 14-S.Watkins for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 3:48 · WAS 15 · Score 17-28
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 11:21 · BUF 5 · Score 17-34
(11:21) 68-T.Compton reported in as eligible. 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 88-P.Garcon for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 11:16 · BUF 15 · Score 17-35
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 1:34 · WAS 20 · Score 23-35
(1:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep left to 14-S.Watkins for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills Safety (+2) — Q4 1:26 · WAS 1 · Score 25-35
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-T.Taylor rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Buffalo Bills Safety (+2) — Q4 0:34 · BUF 44 · Score 25-35
(:34) 8-K.Cousins kneels to BUF 45 for -1 yards.
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.
- Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Kirk Cousins (WAS) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs Washington Commanders on 2015-12-20?
The Washington Commanders beat the Buffalo Bills 35-25 in Week 15, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 0, Washington Commanders 7; Q2: Buffalo Bills 0, Washington Commanders 14; Q3: Buffalo Bills 17, Washington Commanders 7; Q4: Buffalo Bills 10, Washington Commanders 7; Final: Buffalo Bills 25, Washington Commanders 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Washington Commanders?
Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Reed (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 9:28) Washington Commanders touchdown — K. Cousins (Q2 12:54) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Reed (K. Cousins pass) (Q2 8:52) Washington Commanders touchdown — D. Jackson (K. Cousins pass) (Q3 8:53) Buffalo Bills touchdown — M. Gillislee (Q3 6:59) Buffalo Bills touchdown — S. Watkins (T. Taylor pass) (Q3 3:56) Washington Commanders touchdown — P. Garcon (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 11:21) Buffalo Bills touchdown — S. Watkins (T. Taylor pass) (Q4 1:34) Buffalo Bills field goal — D. Carpenter (Q3 9:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Washington Commanders?
Tyrod Taylor (Buffalo Bills), 40.0% completion, +1.7% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +4.13 total passing EPA. Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders), 73.3% completion, +14.0% CPOE, +0.82 EPA per dropback, +24.52 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Washington Commanders?
Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +24.52 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+5.88 EPA): (8:53) 68-T.Compton reported in as eligible. 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 11-D.Jackson for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 6-7 Now 6-8 L
Washington Commanders
Entered 6-7 Now 7-7 W
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