Packers 35–18 Commanders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 18, 2015

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

K. Cousins (Washington Commanders), 55.8% completion, -1.3% CPOE, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -11.51 total passing EPA. A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 51.2% completion, +1.8% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +14.35 total passing EPA.

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

A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.35 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (+3.08 EPA): (:33) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Green Bay Packers
Final score: Green Bay Packers 35–18 Washington Commanders
Halftime: Green Bay Packers 17–11 Washington Commanders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Aaron Rodgers
Top passer: Kirk Cousins
Biggest EPA play: (6:18) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at GB 46 for -7 yards (96-M.Neal). FUMBLES (96-M.Neal)…
Game date: 2016-01-10

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Washington Commanders 35–18 on 2016-01-10. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +14.35 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 23 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Green Bay Packers	0	17	7	11	0	35
Washington Commanders	5	6	7	0	0	18

Scoring Map

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

GBGreen Bay Packers

GB 24

+3WAS 24

+1GB 15

WASWashington Commanders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

WASWashington Commanders
Q1 10:33Safety
Aaron Rodgers
Points+2
Yard line
WAS 95
Score
0-2
(10:33) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked in End Zone for -5 yards, SAFETY (94-P.Smith).
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 4:54FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
GB 7
Score
0-5
(4:54) 3-D.Hopkins 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 13:07TD
Joe Reed
Points+6
Yard line
GB 24
Score
0-11
(13:07) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 86-J.Reed for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 9:09TD
Randall Cobb
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 12
Score
6-11
(9:09) (No Huddle) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on WAS-93-T.Murphy, Defensive 12 On-field, declined. Penalty on WAS-93-T.Murphy, Defensive Offside, declined.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 9:04XP
Maxx Crosby
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
7-11
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 2:57FG
Maxx Crosby
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 24
Score
10-11
(2:57) 2-M.Crosby 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 0:33TD
Davante Adams
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 10
Score
16-11
(:33) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 0:28XP
Maxx Crosby
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
17-11
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 9:44TD
Kirk Cousins
Points+6
Yard line
GB 3
Score
17-17
(9:44) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 9:41XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
GB 15
Score
17-18
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 4:18TD
JSJ. Starks
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 4
Score
23-18
(4:18) (No Huddle) 44-J.Starks right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 4:12XP
Maxx Crosby
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
24-18
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 12:27TD
ELE. Lacy
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
30-18
(12:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 27-E.Lacy up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 12:23Safety
Aaron Rodgers
Points+2
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
32-18
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Rodgers pass to 84-J.Abbrederis is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 4:43FG
Maxx Crosby
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 11
Score
35-18
(4:43) 2-M.Crosby 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +14.35 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
2Davante Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.10 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
3Joe Reed · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.92 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
4P. Garcon · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.07 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
5Justin Jones · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.70 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
6Randall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.62 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
7Kirk Cousins · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +2.22 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
8Cody Thompson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.10 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.26 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

Aaron Rodgers — GB · Passing

Aaron Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+14.35) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.

Aaron Rodgers's top snap (+3.08 EPA): (:33) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.86 EPA): Kirk Cousins — (6:18) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at GB 46 for -7 yards (96-M.Neal). FUMBLES (96-M.Neal) [96-M.Neal], RECOVERED by GB-96-M.Neal at GB 46. 96-M.Neal to GB 46 for no gain (8-K.Cousins).

Quarterback report card

Kirk Cousins led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) · 52 dropbacks · 55.8% completion · -1.3% CPOE · -0.22 EPA/play · -11.51 total EPA
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 41 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · +1.8% CPOE · +0.35 EPA/play · +14.35 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Green Bay Packers	Washington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play	+0.158	-0.095
Offensive success rate	48.3%	38.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.350	-0.221
Rush EPA/play	-0.054	+0.047
Defensive EPA/play	+0.095	-0.158
Defensive success rate	61.8%	51.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs -0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Green Bay Packers: +0.16 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
Washington Commanders: -0.10 EPA/play (29th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)

Green Bay Packers: 13 drives, +14.07 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 13 drives, -8.46 total EPA, 3 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) (Q2 13:07)
Green Bay Packers — Randall Cobb (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q2 9:09)
Green Bay Packers — Davante Adams (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q2 0:33)
Washington Commanders — Kirk Cousins (Q3 9:44)
Green Bay Packers — J. Starks (Q3 4:18)
Green Bay Packers — E. Lacy (Q4 12:27)

Field goals

Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q1 4:54)
Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q2 2:57)
Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q4 4:43)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 5–0. Washington Commanders registered a safety from the WAS 95 (Q1 10:33) — (10:33) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked in End Zone for -5 yards, SAFETY (94-P.Smith).; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the GB 7 (Q1 4:54) — (4:54) 3-D.Hopkins 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 17–6. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the GB 24 (Q2 13:07) — (13:07) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 86-J.Reed for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the WAS 12 (Q2 9:09); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 9:04) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the WAS 24 (Q2 2:57) — (2:57) 2-M.Crosby 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the WAS 10 (Q2 0:33) — (:33) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 0:28) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q3 9:44) — (9:44) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 9:41) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the WAS 4 (Q3 4:18) — (4:18) (No Huddle) 44-J.Starks right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 4:12) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 11–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q4 12:27) — (12:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 27-E.Lacy up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers registered a safety from the WAS 2 (Q4 12:23) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Rodgers pass to 84-J.Abbrederis is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the WAS 11 (Q4 4:43) — (4:43) 2-M.Crosby 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Washington Commanders (Q2 6:18) — (6:18) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at GB 46 for -7 yards (96-M.Neal). FUMBLES (96-M.Neal) [96-M.Neal], RECOVERED by GB-96-M.Neal at GB 46. 96-M.Neal to GB 46 for no gain (8-K.Cousins). [WPA -13.8% · EPA -5.86]
Green Bay Packers (Q3 5:43) — (5:43) 27-E.Lacy left end pushed ob at WAS 34 for 11 yards (41-W.Blackmon). [WPA +11.6% · EPA +2.86]
Washington Commanders (Q3 11:16) — (11:16) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 86-J.Reed to GB 7 for 17 yards (48-J.Thomas; 42-M.Burnett). [WPA +11.5% · EPA +2.36]
Green Bay Packers (Q3 4:18) — (4:18) (No Huddle) 44-J.Starks right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.3% · EPA +1.14]
Washington Commanders (Q3 9:44) — (9:44) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.1% · EPA +2.22]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Washington Commanders (Q2 6:18) — (6:18) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at GB 46 for -7 yards (96-M.Neal). FUMBLES (96-M.Neal) [96-M.Neal], RECOVERED by GB-96-M.Neal at GB 46. 96-M.Neal to GB 46 for no gain (8-K.Cousins). [WPA -13.8% · EPA -5.86]
Washington Commanders (Q2 13:07) — (13:07) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 86-J.Reed for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.6% · EPA +3.44]
Green Bay Packers (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 27-E.Lacy right end to GB 32 for 9 yards (26-B.Breeland). The Replay Official reviewed the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 27-E.Lacy right end to GB 32 for 9 yards [WPA -0.0% · EPA -3.41]
Washington Commanders (Q4 2:55) — (2:55) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at GB 20 for -16 yards (96-M.Neal). [WPA -0.4% · EPA -3.38]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Washington Commanders Safety (+2) — Q1 10:33 · WAS 95 · Score 0-2
(10:33) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked in End Zone for -5 yards, SAFETY (94-P.Smith).
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 4:54 · GB 7 · Score 0-5
(4:54) 3-D.Hopkins 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 13:07 · GB 24 · Score 0-11
(13:07) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 86-J.Reed for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 9:09 · WAS 12 · Score 6-11
(9:09) (No Huddle) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 18-R.Cobb for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on WAS-93-T.Murphy, Defensive 12 On-field, declined. Penalty on WAS-93-T.Murphy, Defensive Offside, decl
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 9:04 · WAS 15 · Score 7-11
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 2:57 · WAS 24 · Score 10-11
(2:57) 2-M.Crosby 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 0:33 · WAS 10 · Score 16-11
(:33) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 0:28 · WAS 15 · Score 17-11
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 9:44 · GB 3 · Score 17-17
(9:44) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 9:41 · GB 15 · Score 17-18
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 4:18 · WAS 4 · Score 23-18
(4:18) (No Huddle) 44-J.Starks right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 4:12 · WAS 15 · Score 24-18
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 12:27 · WAS 2 · Score 30-18
(12:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 27-E.Lacy up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers Safety (+2) — Q4 12:23 · WAS 2 · Score 32-18
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Rodgers pass to 84-J.Abbrederis is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 4:43 · WAS 11 · Score 35-18
(4:43) 2-M.Crosby 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Green Bay Packers vs Washington Commanders on 2016-01-10?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Washington Commanders 35-18 in Week 18, 2015.

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

Q1: Green Bay Packers 0, Washington Commanders 5; Q2: Green Bay Packers 17, Washington Commanders 6; Q3: Green Bay Packers 7, Washington Commanders 7; Q4: Green Bay Packers 11, Washington Commanders 0; Final: Green Bay Packers 35, Washington Commanders 18.

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

Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Reed (K. Cousins pass) (Q2 13:07) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Cobb (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 9:09) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 0:33) Washington Commanders touchdown — K. Cousins (Q3 9:44) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Starks (Q3 4:18) Green Bay Packers touchdown — E. Lacy (Q4 12:27) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q1 4:54, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 2:57, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 4:43, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders), 55.8% completion, -1.3% CPOE, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -11.51 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 51.2% completion, +1.8% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +14.35 total passing EPA.

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

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.35 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (+3.08 EPA): (:33) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 17-D.Adams for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Green Bay Packers

Entered 10-6 Now 11-6 W

Washington Commanders

Entered 9-7 Now 9-8 L

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