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NFL · Week 11 · November 20, 2016 · 12 min read

Green Bay Packers vs. Washington Commanders: 2016 Week 11 Recap

Commanders defeat Packers 42–24 in Week 11

Kirk Cousins led Fantasy Impact as Commanders prevailed in a 24–42 Week 11 finish.

Green Bay Packers 24 4–6
Final 24–42
Washington Commanders 42 6–3 Winner
Winner
Washington Commanders
Final score
24–42
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 10–13 Washington Commanders
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
FantasyHQ MVP
Kirk Cousins
Game date
November 20, 2016

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Aaron Rodgers
    Aaron Rodgers 26/48 · 364 YDS · 4 TD +20.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Randall Cobb
    Randall Cobb 3 REC · 84 YDS +7.6 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Starks 5 REC · 46 YDS · 1 TD +2.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • Kirk Cousins
    Kirk Cousins 21/35 · 368 YDS · 3 TD +24.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Jamison Crowder
    Jamison Crowder 3 REC · 102 YDS · 1 TD +10.5 Fantasy Impact
  • P.Garcon 6 REC · 116 YDS · 1 TD +7.7 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Washington Commanders
Final score
Washington Commanders 42–24 Green Bay Packers
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 10–13 Washington Commanders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Kirk Cousins
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
Biggest EPA play
(14:36) (No Huddle) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 88-P.Garcon for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2016-11-20

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the Green Bay Packers 42–24 on 2016-11-20. Kirk Cousins posted a game-high +24.44 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 41 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Green Bay Packers010014024
Washington Commanders76927042

Scoring Map

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

GBGreen Bay Packers
WASWashington Commanders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

18 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 3:03TD
    Drake Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 17
    Score
    0-6

    (3:03) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 11-D.Jackson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-36-L.Gunter, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.

  2. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 2:56XP
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    0-7

    3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-5-T.Way.

  3. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 9:34TD
    Jack Nelson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 13
    Score
    6-7

    (9:34) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 87-J.Nelson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-36-S.Cravens, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.

  4. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 9:27XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    7-7

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.

  5. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 3:41FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 18
    Score
    10-7

    (3:41) 2-M.Crosby 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.

  6. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 0:45TD
    RKR. Kelley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 10
    Score
    10-13

    (:45) 32-R.Kelley right guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 9:28FG
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 19
    Score
    10-16

    (9:28) 3-D.Hopkins 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-5-T.Way.

  8. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 2:07TD
    Jamison Crowder

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 44
    Score
    10-22

    (2:07) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 80-J.Crowder for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 15:00TD
    JSJ. Starks

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 31
    Score
    16-22

    (15:00) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 44-J.Starks for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 14:51XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    17-22

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.

  11. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 14:36TD
    PGP. Garcon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 70
    Score
    17-28

    (14:36) (No Huddle) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 88-P.Garcon for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 14:25XP
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    17-29

    3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-5-T.Way.

  13. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 10:08TD
    James Cook III

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 6
    Score
    23-29

    (10:08) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 89-J.Cook for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 10:04XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    24-29

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.

  15. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 3:59TD
    RKR. Kelley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 1
    Score
    24-35

    (3:59) 96-H.Bates reported in as eligible. 32-R.Kelley left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  16. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 2:30TD
    RKR. Kelley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 4
    Score
    24-41

    (2:30) 32-R.Kelley right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on GB-95-D.Jones, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  17. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 2:26XP
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    24-42

    3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-5-T.Way.

  18. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 2:00TD
    Jack Nelson

    Points+7

    Yard line
    WAS 76
    Score
    24-42

    (2:00) 7-B.Hundley pass short right to 87-J.Nelson to GB 33 for 9 yards (39-D.Whitner, 50-M.Spaight).

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Kirk CousinsKirk Cousins · Washington Commanders · Passing · +24.44 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
  2. 2Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +20.24 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
  3. 3Jamison CrowderJamison Crowder · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +10.47 total EPA · 3 snaps · +3.49 EPA/play
  4. 4P. Garcon · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +7.74 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
  5. 5Randall CobbRandall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +7.60 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
  6. 6Joe ReedJoe Reed · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.86 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
  7. 7R. Kelley · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +3.82 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  8. 8Drake JacksonDrake Jackson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.29 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Kirk Cousins

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Kirk Cousins — WAS · Passing

Kirk Cousins posted the highest total EPA (+24.44) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.70 EPA per play.

Kirk Cousins's top snap (+5.68 EPA): (14:36) (No Huddle) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 88-P.Garcon for 70 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) · 48 dropbacks · 54.2% completion · -2.0% CPOE · +0.42 EPA/play · +20.24 total EPA
  • Kirk CousinsKirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) · 35 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +3.8% CPOE · +0.70 EPA/play · +24.44 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatGreen Bay PackersWashington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play+0.048+0.270
Offensive success rate39.8%45.7%
Pass EPA/play+0.323+0.698
Rush EPA/play-0.261+0.134
Defensive EPA/play-0.270-0.048
Defensive success rate54.3%60.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Washington Commanders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.27 vs +0.05), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Green Bay Packers: +0.05 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • Washington Commanders: +0.27 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, +4.22 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Washington Commanders: 11 drives, +21.89 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Drake JacksonWashington Commanders — Drake Jackson (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q1 3:03)
  • Jack NelsonGreen Bay Packers — Jack Nelson (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q2 9:34)
  • Washington Commanders — R. Kelley (Q2 0:45)
  • Jamison CrowderWashington Commanders — Jamison Crowder (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q3 2:07)
  • Green Bay Packers — J. Starks (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q4 15:00)
  • Washington Commanders — P. Garcon (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q4 14:36)
  • James Cook IIIGreen Bay Packers — James Cook III (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q4 10:08)
  • Washington Commanders — R. Kelley (Q4 3:59)
  • Washington Commanders — R. Kelley (Q4 2:30)

Field goals

  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q2 3:41)
  • Dustin HopkinsWashington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q3 9:28)
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 GB 17 (Q1 3:03); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 2:56) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-5-T.Way..

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–6. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the WAS 13 (Q2 9:34); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 9:27) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the WAS 18 (Q2 3:41) — (3:41) 2-M.Crosby 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the GB 10 (Q2 0:45) — (:45) 32-R.Kelley right guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 9–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the GB 19 (Q3 9:28) — (9:28) 3-D.Hopkins 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the GB 44 (Q3 2:07) — (2:07) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 80-J.Crowder for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 27–14. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the WAS 31 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 44-J.Starks for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 14:51) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the GB 70 (Q4 14:36) — (14:36) (No Huddle) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 88-P.Garcon for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 14:25) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-5-T.Way.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the WAS 6 (Q4 10:08) — (10:08) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 89-J.Cook for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 10:04) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q4 3:59) — (3:59) 96-H.Bates reported in as eligible. 32-R.Kelley left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the GB 4 (Q4 2:30) — (2:30) 32-R.Kelley right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on GB-95-D.Jones, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 2:26) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the WAS 76 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 7-B.Hundley pass short right to 87-J.Nelson to GB 33 for 9 yards (39-D.Whitner, 50-M.Spaight)..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Washington Commanders (Q4 14:36) — (14:36) (No Huddle) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 88-P.Garcon for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.3% · EPA +5.68]
  • Washington Commanders (Q3 2:07) — (2:07) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 80-J.Crowder for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.9% · EPA +5.33]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 44-J.Starks for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.3% · EPA +3.97]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 9:34) — (9:34) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 87-J.Nelson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-36-S.Cravens, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. The Replay Official reviewed [WPA +11.1% · EPA +3.68]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 4:19) — (4:19) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at WAS 18 for -10 yards (91-R.Kerrigan). [WPA -10.6% · EPA -1.49]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Washington Commanders (Q4 14:36) — (14:36) (No Huddle) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 88-P.Garcon for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.3% · EPA +5.68]
  • Washington Commanders (Q3 2:07) — (2:07) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 80-J.Crowder for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.9% · EPA +5.33]
  • Washington Commanders (Q4 4:44) — (4:44) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 80-J.Crowder to GB 1 for 53 yards (29-K.Brice). GB-29-K.Brice was injured during the play. [WPA +9.7% · EPA +5.16]
  • Washington Commanders (Q4 2:52) — (2:52) 32-R.Kelley right end to GB 4 for 66 yards (36-L.Gunter). [WPA +0.5% · EPA +4.93]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 3:03 · GB 17 · Score 0-6
    (3:03) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 11-D.Jackson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-36-L.Gunter, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.
  2. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 2:56 · GB 15 · Score 0-7
    3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-5-T.Way.
  3. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 9:34 · WAS 13 · Score 6-7
    (9:34) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 87-J.Nelson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-36-S.Cravens, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. The Replay Official reviewed
  4. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 9:27 · WAS 15 · Score 7-7
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
  5. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 3:41 · WAS 18 · Score 10-7
    (3:41) 2-M.Crosby 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
  6. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 0:45 · GB 10 · Score 10-13
    (:45) 32-R.Kelley right guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 9:28 · GB 19 · Score 10-16
    (9:28) 3-D.Hopkins 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-5-T.Way.
  8. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 2:07 · GB 44 · Score 10-22
    (2:07) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 80-J.Crowder for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · WAS 31 · Score 16-22
    (15:00) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 44-J.Starks for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 14:51 · WAS 15 · Score 17-22
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
  11. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 14:36 · GB 70 · Score 17-28
    (14:36) (No Huddle) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 88-P.Garcon for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 14:25 · GB 15 · Score 17-29
    3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-5-T.Way.
  13. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 10:08 · WAS 6 · Score 23-29
    (10:08) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 89-J.Cook for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 10:04 · WAS 15 · Score 24-29
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-J.Schum.
  15. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 3:59 · GB 1 · Score 24-35
    (3:59) 96-H.Bates reported in as eligible. 32-R.Kelley left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 2:30 · GB 4 · Score 24-41
    (2:30) 32-R.Kelley right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on GB-95-D.Jones, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  17. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 2:26 · GB 15 · Score 24-42
    3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-59-R.Lovato, Holder-5-T.Way.
  18. Washington Commanders TD (+7) — Q4 2:00 · WAS 76 · Score 24-42
    (2:00) 7-B.Hundley pass short right to 87-J.Nelson to GB 33 for 9 yards (39-D.Whitner, 50-M.Spaight).

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 Green Bay Packers vs Washington Commanders on 2016-11-20?

The Washington Commanders beat the Green Bay Packers 42-24 in Week 11, 2016.

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

Q1: Green Bay Packers 0, Washington Commanders 7; Q2: Green Bay Packers 10, Washington Commanders 6; Q3: Green Bay Packers 0, Washington Commanders 9; Q4: Green Bay Packers 14, Washington Commanders 27; Final: Green Bay Packers 24, Washington Commanders 42.

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

Washington Commanders touchdown — D. Jackson (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 3:03) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 9:34) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Kelley (Q2 0:45) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Crowder (K. Cousins pass) (Q3 2:07) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Starks (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 15:00) Washington Commanders touchdown — P. Garcon (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 14:36) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Cook (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 10:08) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Kelley (Q4 3:59) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Kelley (Q4 2:30) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 3:41, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q3 9:28, 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?

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 54.2% completion, -2.0% CPOE, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +20.24 total passing EPA. Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders), 60.0% completion, +3.8% CPOE, +0.70 EPA per dropback, +24.44 total passing EPA.

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

Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +24.44 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+5.68 EPA): (14:36) (No Huddle) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 88-P.Garcon for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Green Bay Packers

Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L

Washington Commanders

Entered 5-3 Now 6-3 W