Quick answer
- Winner
- Washington Commanders
- Final score
- Washington Commanders 16–10 Baltimore Ravens
- Halftime
- Washington Commanders 6–10 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Kirk Cousins
- Top passer
- Joe Flacco
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:11) (Punt formation) 4-S.Koch punts 45 yards to WAS 15, Center-46-M.Cox. 80-J.Crowder f…
- Game date
- 2016-10-09
Game summary
The Washington Commanders beat the Baltimore Ravens 16–10 on 2016-10-09, overcoming Baltimore Ravens's 10–6 halftime lead. Kirk Cousins posted a game-high +4.70 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 16 | |
| 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Kirk Cousins · Washington Commanders · Passing · +4.70 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play - 2
P. Garcon · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.50 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play - 3
Jamison Crowder · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.04 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play - 4

Cody Thompson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.87 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play - 5

Marcus Jones · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.69 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play - 6
Shi Smith · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.98 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play - 7
Tyre West · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +0.69 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play - 8
D. Pitta · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.61 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.08 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 (+4.70) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.11 EPA per play.
Kirk Cousins's top snap (-3.13 EPA): (11:43) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at BAL 40 for -10 yards (55-T.Suggs).
Biggest single play (-6.35 EPA): S. Koch — (5:11) (Punt formation) 4-S.Koch punts 45 yards to WAS 15, Center-46-M.Cox. 80-J.Crowder for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Joe Flacco led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 51 dropbacks · 58.8% completion · -0.7% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -6.85 total EPA
Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) · 44 dropbacks · 65.9% completion · +8.9% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +4.70 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.088 | -0.187 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.8% | 37.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.107 | -0.187 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.394 | -0.061 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.187 | +0.088 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.9% | 51.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.09 vs -0.19), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Washington Commanders: -0.09 EPA/play (31st percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: -0.19 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: 13 drives, -16.66 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 14 drives, -7.25 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Baltimore Ravens — C. Gillmore (Joe Flacco pass)
Washington Commanders — Jamison Crowder
Washington Commanders — P. Garcon (Kirk Cousins pass)
Field goals

Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker 
Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins
Washington Commanders — Tyre West
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–6. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the WAS 7 (Q1 10:19) — (10:19) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 80-C.Gillmore for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 10:13) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the WAS 60 (Q1 5:11) — (5:11) (Punt formation) 4-S.Koch punts 45 yards to WAS 15, Center-46-M.Cox. 80-J.Crowder for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the WAS 13 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 9-J.Tucker 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 13–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the BAL 21 (Q3 8:35) — (8:35) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 88-P.Garcon for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q3 8:28) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the BAL 8 (Q3 0:18) — (:18) (Field Goal formation) 3-D.Hopkins 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the WAS 75 (Q3 0:14) — (:14) 28-T.West left guard to WAS 48 for 27 yards (47-Q.Dunbar)..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 0:06) — (:06) (Field Goal formation) 3-D.Hopkins 56 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 5:11) — (5:11) (Punt formation) 4-S.Koch punts 45 yards to WAS 15, Center-46-M.Cox. 80-J.Crowder for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass incomplete short middle to 17-M.Wallace [94-P.Smith]. Mike Wallace (BAL) injured on play.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 6:38) — (6:38) 31-M.Jones up the middle to WAS 16 for -1 yards (54-Z.Orr). FUMBLES (54-Z.Orr), RECOVERED by BAL-54-Z.Orr at WAS 15. 54-Z.Orr to WAS 15 for no gain (31-M.Jones).
- Washington Commanders (Q2 1:28) — (1:28) 31-M.Jones up the middle to BAL 20 for no gain (78-M.Pierce).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 5:11) — (5:11) (Punt formation) 4-S.Koch punts 45 yards to WAS 15, Center-46-M.Cox. 80-J.Crowder for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 6:38) — (6:38) 31-M.Jones up the middle to WAS 16 for -1 yards (54-Z.Orr). FUMBLES (54-Z.Orr), RECOVERED by BAL-54-Z.Orr at WAS 15. 54-Z.Orr to WAS 15 for no gain (31-M.Jones).
- Washington Commanders (Q2 1:28) — (1:28) 31-M.Jones up the middle to BAL 20 for no gain (78-M.Pierce).
- Washington Commanders (Q2 11:43) — (11:43) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at BAL 40 for -10 yards (55-T.Suggs).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 10:19 · WAS 7 · Score 0-6
(10:19) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 80-C.Gillmore for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 10:13 · WAS 15 · Score 0-7
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 5:11 · WAS 60 · Score 6-7
(5:11) (Punt formation) 4-S.Koch punts 45 yards to WAS 15, Center-46-M.Cox. 80-J.Crowder for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · WAS 13 · Score 6-10
(15:00) 9-J.Tucker 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 8:35 · BAL 21 · Score 12-10
(8:35) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 88-P.Garcon for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 8:28 · BAL 15 · Score 13-10
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 0:18 · BAL 8 · Score 16-10
(:18) (Field Goal formation) 3-D.Hopkins 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 0:14 · WAS 75 · Score 16-10
(:14) 28-T.West left guard to WAS 48 for 27 yards (47-Q.Dunbar).
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- 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 Baltimore Ravens on 2016-10-09?
The Washington Commanders beat the Baltimore Ravens 16-10 in Week 5, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Washington Commanders 6, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q2: Washington Commanders 0, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q3: Washington Commanders 13, Baltimore Ravens 0; Final: Washington Commanders 16, Baltimore Ravens 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Baltimore Ravens?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — C. Gillmore (J. Flacco pass) (Q1 10:19) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Crowder (Q1 5:11) Washington Commanders touchdown — P. Garcon (K. Cousins pass) (Q3 8:35) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q3 0:18, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — T. West (Q3 0:14, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Baltimore Ravens?
Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 58.8% completion, -0.7% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -6.85 total passing EPA. Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders), 65.9% completion, +8.9% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +4.70 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Baltimore Ravens?
Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.70 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (-3.13 EPA): (11:43) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at BAL 40 for -10 yards (55-T.Suggs)..
Was Washington Commanders vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Washington Commanders won 16-10 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L