Quick answer
- Winner
- Washington Commanders
- Final score
- Washington Commanders 38–24 Philadelphia Eagles
- Halftime
- Washington Commanders 16–10 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Kirk Cousins
- Top passer
- S. Bradford
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-S.Bradford FUMBLES (Aborted) at PHI 22, RECOVERED by WAS-23-…
- Game date
- 2015-12-26
Game summary
The Washington Commanders beat the Philadelphia Eagles 38–24 on 2015-12-26. Kirk Cousins posted a game-high +20.05 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 3 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 38 | |
| 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Kirk Cousins · Washington Commanders · Passing · +20.05 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play - 2

Joe Reed · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +12.53 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play - 3

Jordan Matthews · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +9.99 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play - 4
P. Thomas · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.23 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play - 5
P. Garcon · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.63 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play - 6

Cody Thompson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.05 EPA/play - 7
D. Sproles · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.57 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play - 8
D. Murray · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +2.56 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.51 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 (+20.05) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 50 counted snaps, they averaged +0.40 EPA per play.
Kirk Cousins's top snap (+3.68 EPA): (9:00) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 88-P.Garcon for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-7.86 EPA): S. Bradford — (3:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-S.Bradford FUMBLES (Aborted) at PHI 22, RECOVERED by WAS-23-D.Hall at PHI 17. 23-D.Hall for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
S. Bradford led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
S. Bradford (Philadelphia Eagles) · 66 dropbacks · 56.1% completion · +0.2% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -1.29 total EPA
Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) · 50 dropbacks · 62.0% completion · +7.8% CPOE · +0.40 EPA/play · +20.05 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.127 | -0.056 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.7% | 43.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.401 | -0.020 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.232 | -0.529 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.056 | -0.127 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.2% | 58.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs -0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Washington Commanders: +0.13 EPA/play (83rd percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Philadelphia Eagles: -0.06 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Philadelphia Eagles: 14 drives, -5.93 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 15 drives, +12.16 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Philadelphia Eagles — R. Mathews 
Washington Commanders — Joe Reed (Kirk Cousins pass) 
Washington Commanders — Joe Reed (Kirk Cousins pass) 
Washington Commanders — Cody Thompson (Kirk Cousins pass)
Philadelphia Eagles — D. Murray 
Washington Commanders — Derick Hall
Washington Commanders — P. Garcon (Kirk Cousins pass) 
Philadelphia Eagles — Jordan Matthews (S. Bradford pass)
Field goals
Philadelphia Eagles — C. Sturgis 
Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 13–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q1 12:10) — (12:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 24-R.Mathews up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 12:08) — 6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 22 (Q1 5:55); Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 12 (Q1 1:06) — (1:06) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 86-J.Reed for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q1 1:00) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 16 (Q2 6:00) — (6:00) 6-C.Sturgis 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 10 (Q2 1:46) — (1:46) 3-D.Hopkins 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 12 (Q3 7:03) — (7:03) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 25-C.Thompson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q3 6:58) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 4 (Q3 4:51) — (4:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 29-D.Murray left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 4:47) — 6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the WAS 71 (Q3 3:22); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q3 3:15) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 8–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 13 (Q4 9:00) — (9:00) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 88-P.Garcon for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders registered a safety from the PHI 2 (Q4 8:55) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-K.Cousins pass to 80-J.Crowder is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 8 (Q4 4:40) — (4:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-S.Bradford pass short right to 81-J.Matthews for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 4:34) — 6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 3:22) — (3:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-S.Bradford FUMBLES (Aborted) at PHI 22, RECOVERED by WAS-23-D.Hall at PHI 17. 23-D.Hall for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 4:15) — (4:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-S.Bradford pass short right to 86-Z.Ertz to 50 for 12 yards (26-B.Breeland). FUMBLES (26-B.Breeland), RECOVERED by WAS-38-D.Goldson at PHI 49. 38-D.Goldson to PHI 35 for
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 0:24) — (:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-S.Bradford pass deep left to 81-J.Matthews pushed ob at WAS 35 for 43 yards (41-W.Blackmon).
- Washington Commanders (Q3 8:09) — (8:09) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 39-P.Thomas ran ob at PHI 16 for 15 yards (30-E.Reynolds; 50-K.Alonso).
- Washington Commanders (Q3 9:41) — (9:41) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 88-P.Garcon to PHI 27 for 17 yards (32-E.Rowe).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 3:22) — (3:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-S.Bradford FUMBLES (Aborted) at PHI 22, RECOVERED by WAS-23-D.Hall at PHI 17. 23-D.Hall for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 4:15) — (4:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-S.Bradford pass short right to 86-Z.Ertz to 50 for 12 yards (26-B.Breeland). FUMBLES (26-B.Breeland), RECOVERED by WAS-38-D.Goldson at PHI 49. 38-D.Goldson to PHI 35 for
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 0:24) — (:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-S.Bradford pass deep left to 81-J.Matthews pushed ob at WAS 35 for 43 yards (41-W.Blackmon).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 9:00) — (9:00) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 88-P.Garcon for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 12:10 · WAS 1 · Score 0-6
(12:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 24-R.Mathews up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 12:08 · WAS 15 · Score 0-7
6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 5:55 · PHI 22 · Score 6-7
(5:55) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 86-J.Reed for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PHI-27-M.Jenkins, Unnecessary Roughness, offsetting. Penalty on WAS-88-P.Garcon, Unnecessary Roughness, offsetting.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 1:06 · PHI 12 · Score 12-7
(1:06) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 86-J.Reed for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 1:00 · PHI 15 · Score 13-7
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 6:00 · WAS 16 · Score 13-10
(6:00) 6-C.Sturgis 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 1:46 · PHI 10 · Score 16-10
(1:46) 3-D.Hopkins 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 7:03 · PHI 12 · Score 22-10
(7:03) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 25-C.Thompson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 6:58 · PHI 15 · Score 23-10
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 4:51 · WAS 4 · Score 23-16
(4:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 29-D.Murray left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 4:47 · WAS 15 · Score 23-17
6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 3:22 · WAS 71 · Score 29-17
(3:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-S.Bradford FUMBLES (Aborted) at PHI 22, RECOVERED by WAS-23-D.Hall at PHI 17. 23-D.Hall for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 3:15 · PHI 15 · Score 30-17
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 9:00 · PHI 13 · Score 36-17
(9:00) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 88-P.Garcon for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders Safety (+2) — Q4 8:55 · PHI 2 · Score 38-17
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-K.Cousins pass to 80-J.Crowder is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 4:40 · WAS 8 · Score 38-23
(4:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-S.Bradford pass short right to 81-J.Matthews for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 4:34 · WAS 15 · Score 38-24
6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
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 Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2015-12-26?
The Washington Commanders beat the Philadelphia Eagles 38-24 in Week 16, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Q1: Washington Commanders 13, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q2: Washington Commanders 3, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Q3: Washington Commanders 14, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q4: Washington Commanders 8, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Final: Washington Commanders 38, Philadelphia Eagles 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — R. Mathews (Q1 12:10) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Reed (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 5:55) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Reed (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 1:06) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Thompson (K. Cousins pass) (Q3 7:03) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Murray (Q3 4:51) Washington Commanders touchdown — D. Hall (Q3 3:22) Washington Commanders touchdown — P. Garcon (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 9:00) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Matthews (S. Bradford pass) (Q4 4:40) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — C. Sturgis (Q2 6:00, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 1:46, 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?
S. Bradford (Philadelphia Eagles), 56.1% completion, +0.2% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -1.29 total passing EPA. Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders), 62.0% completion, +7.8% CPOE, +0.40 EPA per dropback, +20.05 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +20.05 total EPA on Passing plays. across 50 snaps. Their top snap (+3.68 EPA): (9:00) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 88-P.Garcon for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 7-7 Now 8-7 W
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 6-8 Now 6-9 L