Commanders 23–31 Cardinals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 13, 2016

Quick answer

Winner: Arizona Cardinals
Final score: Arizona Cardinals 31–23 Washington Commanders
Halftime: Washington Commanders 6–10 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: C. Palmer
Top passer: C. Palmer
Biggest EPA play: (5:13) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at WAS 36 for -9 yards (93-C.Campbell). FUMBLES (93-C.…
Game date: 2016-12-04

Game summary

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Washington Commanders 31–23 on 2016-12-04. C. Palmer posted a game-high +13.36 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
Washington Commanders	0	6	14	3	0	23
Arizona Cardinals	7	3	7	14	0	31

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders

WAS 1

+3ARI 29

+3ARI 1

+3WAS 10

ARI 1

+1ARI 15

WAS 6

ARI 26

+1ARI 15

WAS 25

+3ARI 35

WAS 42

ARIArizona Cardinals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 6:48TD
Dyontae Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 1
Score
0-6
(6:48) (Shotgun) 31-D.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 6:43XP
CCC. Catanzaro
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
0-7
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-D.Butler.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 9:53FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 29
Score
3-7
(9:53) 3-D.Hopkins 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 1:55FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 1
Score
6-7
(1:55) 3-D.Hopkins 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:11FG
CCC. Catanzaro
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 10
Score
6-10
(:11) 7-C.Catanzaro 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-D.Butler.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 12:45TD
Kirk Cousins
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 1
Score
12-10
(12:45) 74-A.Kouandjio and 96-H.Bates reported in as eligible. 8-K.Cousins up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 12:36XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 15
Score
13-10
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 4:16TD
MFM. Floyd
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 6
Score
13-16
(4:16) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 15-M.Floyd for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 4:10XP
CCC. Catanzaro
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
13-17
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-D.Butler.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 1:12TD
Jamison Crowder
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 26
Score
19-17
(1:12) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 80-J.Crowder for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 1:06XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 15
Score
20-17
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 11:16TD
Dyontae Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 25
Score
20-23
(11:16) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 31-D.Johnson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 11:09XP
CCC. Catanzaro
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
20-24
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-D.Butler.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 6:06FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 35
Score
23-24
(6:06) 3-D.Hopkins 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 2:03TD
Jack Nelson
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 42
Score
23-30
(2:03) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 14-J.Nelson for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 1:56XP
CCC. Catanzaro
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
23-31
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-D.Butler.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1C. Palmer · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +13.36 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
2P. Garcon · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.74 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
3J. Gresham · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.74 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
4L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.40 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
5Jack Nelson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.02 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
6Dyontae Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +3.84 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
7Dyontae Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.78 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
8V. Davis · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.63 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.61 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

C. Palmer — ARI · Passing

C. Palmer posted the highest total EPA (+13.36) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 51 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.

C. Palmer's top snap (+4.66 EPA): (2:03) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 14-J.Nelson for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.

Biggest single play (-6.81 EPA): Kirk Cousins — (5:13) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at WAS 36 for -9 yards (93-C.Campbell). FUMBLES (93-C.Campbell) [93-C.Campbell], RECOVERED by ARI-44-M.Golden at WAS 30. 44-M.Golden to WAS 10 for 20 yards (25-C.Th

Quarterback report card

C. Palmer led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) · 51 dropbacks · 58.8% completion · +0.8% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +13.36 total EPA
Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) · 42 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -3.6% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.98 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Washington Commanders	Arizona Cardinals
Offensive EPA/play	+0.054	+0.090
Offensive success rate	45.5%	43.6%
Pass EPA/play	+0.023	+0.262
Rush EPA/play	+0.180	+0.032
Defensive EPA/play	-0.090	-0.054
Defensive success rate	56.4%	54.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Washington Commanders +0.05, Arizona Cardinals +0.09) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Washington Commanders: +0.05 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
Arizona Cardinals: +0.09 EPA/play (76th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)

Arizona Cardinals: 10 drives, +8.46 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 10 drives, +4.17 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Arizona Cardinals — Dyontae Johnson (Q1 6:48)
Washington Commanders — Kirk Cousins (Q3 12:45)
Arizona Cardinals — M. Floyd (C. Palmer pass) (Q3 4:16)
Washington Commanders — Jamison Crowder (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q3 1:12)
Arizona Cardinals — Dyontae Johnson (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 11:16)
Arizona Cardinals — Jack Nelson (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 2:03)

Field goals

Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q2 9:53)
Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q2 1:55)
Arizona Cardinals — C. Catanzaro (Q2 0:11)
Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q4 6:06)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q1 6:48) — (6:48) (Shotgun) 31-D.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 6:43) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-D.Butler..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 6–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the ARI 29 (Q2 9:53) — (9:53) 3-D.Hopkins 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the ARI 1 (Q2 1:55) — (1:55) 3-D.Hopkins 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the WAS 10 (Q2 0:11) — (:11) 7-C.Catanzaro 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-D.Butler..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q3 12:45) — (12:45) 74-A.Kouandjio and 96-H.Bates reported in as eligible. 8-K.Cousins up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 12:36) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the WAS 6 (Q3 4:16) — (4:16) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 15-M.Floyd for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 4:10) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-D.Butler.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the ARI 26 (Q3 1:12) — (1:12) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 80-J.Crowder for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 1:06) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 14–3. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the WAS 25 (Q4 11:16) — (11:16) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 31-D.Johnson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 11:09) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-D.Butler.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the ARI 35 (Q4 6:06) — (6:06) 3-D.Hopkins 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the WAS 42 (Q4 2:03); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 1:56) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-D.Butler..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Washington Commanders (Q3 5:13) — (5:13) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at WAS 36 for -9 yards (93-C.Campbell). FUMBLES (93-C.Campbell) [93-C.Campbell], RECOVERED by ARI-44-M.Golden at WAS 30. 44-M.Golden to WAS 10 for 20 yards (25-C.Th [WPA -25.8% · EPA -6.81]
Washington Commanders (Q3 14:15) — (14:15) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 11-D.Jackson to ARI 5 for 59 yards (27-T.Branch). ARI-93-C.Campbell was injured during the play. [WPA +15.7% · EPA +4.18]
Washington Commanders (Q3 1:12) — (1:12) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 80-J.Crowder for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.5% · EPA +3.71]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 11:16) — (11:16) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 31-D.Johnson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.2% · EPA +2.81]
Washington Commanders (Q3 2:50) — (2:50) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 88-P.Garcon to ARI 42 for 28 yards (22-T.Jefferson) [44-M.Golden]. [WPA +11.0% · EPA +2.95]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Washington Commanders (Q3 5:13) — (5:13) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at WAS 36 for -9 yards (93-C.Campbell). FUMBLES (93-C.Campbell) [93-C.Campbell], RECOVERED by ARI-44-M.Golden at WAS 30. 44-M.Golden to WAS 10 for 20 yards (25-C.Th [WPA -25.8% · EPA -6.81]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 2:03) — (2:03) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 14-J.Nelson for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. [WPA +7.8% · EPA +4.66]
Washington Commanders (Q3 14:15) — (14:15) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 11-D.Jackson to ARI 5 for 59 yards (27-T.Branch). ARI-93-C.Campbell was injured during the play. [WPA +15.7% · EPA +4.18]
Washington Commanders (Q3 1:12) — (1:12) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 80-J.Crowder for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.5% · EPA +3.71]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 6:48 · WAS 1 · Score 0-6
(6:48) (Shotgun) 31-D.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 6:43 · WAS 15 · Score 0-7
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-D.Butler.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 9:53 · ARI 29 · Score 3-7
(9:53) 3-D.Hopkins 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 1:55 · ARI 1 · Score 6-7
(1:55) 3-D.Hopkins 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 0:11 · WAS 10 · Score 6-10
(:11) 7-C.Catanzaro 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-D.Butler.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 12:45 · ARI 1 · Score 12-10
(12:45) 74-A.Kouandjio and 96-H.Bates reported in as eligible. 8-K.Cousins up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 12:36 · ARI 15 · Score 13-10
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 4:16 · WAS 6 · Score 13-16
(4:16) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 15-M.Floyd for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 4:10 · WAS 15 · Score 13-17
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-D.Butler.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 1:12 · ARI 26 · Score 19-17
(1:12) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 80-J.Crowder for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 1:06 · ARI 15 · Score 20-17
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 11:16 · WAS 25 · Score 20-23
(11:16) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 31-D.Johnson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 11:09 · WAS 15 · Score 20-24
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-D.Butler.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 6:06 · ARI 35 · Score 23-24
(6:06) 3-D.Hopkins 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 2:03 · WAS 42 · Score 23-30
(2:03) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 14-J.Nelson for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 1:56 · WAS 15 · Score 23-31
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-2-D.Butler.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Arizona Cardinals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Kirk Cousins (WAS) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Arizona Cardinals on 2016-12-04?

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Washington Commanders 31-23 in Week 13, 2016.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Arizona Cardinals?

Q1: Washington Commanders 0, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q2: Washington Commanders 6, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q3: Washington Commanders 14, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q4: Washington Commanders 3, Arizona Cardinals 14; Final: Washington Commanders 23, Arizona Cardinals 31.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Arizona Cardinals?

Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Johnson (Q1 6:48) Washington Commanders touchdown — K. Cousins (Q3 12:45) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — M. Floyd (C. Palmer pass) (Q3 4:16) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Crowder (K. Cousins pass) (Q3 1:12) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Johnson (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 11:16) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Nelson (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 2:03) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 9:53, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 1:55, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q2 0:11, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q4 6:06, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Arizona Cardinals?

C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals), 58.8% completion, +0.8% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +13.36 total passing EPA. Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders), 50.0% completion, -3.6% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.98 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Arizona Cardinals?

C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.36 total EPA on Passing plays. across 51 snaps. Their top snap (+4.66 EPA): (2:03) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 14-J.Nelson for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field.

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 6-4 Now 6-5 L

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 4-6 Now 5-6 W

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