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NFL · Week 5 · October 9, 2016 · 12 min read

Washington Commanders vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2016 Week 5 Recap

Commanders defeat Ravens 16–10 in Week 5

Kirk Cousins led Fantasy Impact as Commanders prevailed in a 16–10 Week 5 finish.

Washington Commanders 16 3–2 Winner
Final 16–10
Baltimore Ravens 10 3–2
Winner
Washington Commanders
Final score
16–10
Halftime
Washington Commanders 6–10 Baltimore Ravens
Top passer
Joe Flacco
FantasyHQ MVP
Kirk Cousins
Game date
October 9, 2016

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • Kirk Cousins
    Kirk Cousins 29/44 · 250 YDS · 1 TD +4.7 Fantasy Impact
  • P.Garcon 5 REC · 56 YDS · 1 TD +4.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Jamison Crowder
    Jamison Crowder 3 REC · 35 YDS +2.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • Shi Smith
    Shi Smith 3 REC · 29 YDS +1.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyre West 13 CAR · 95 YDS +0.7 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Pitta 7 REC · 59 YDS +0.6 Fantasy Impact

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.

Q1Q2Q3T
Washington Commanders60130016
Baltimore Ravens7300010

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders
BALBaltimore Ravens

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 10:19TD
    CGC. Gillmore

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 7
    Score
    0-6

    (10:19) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 80-C.Gillmore for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 10:13XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    0-7

    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  3. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 5:11TD
    Jamison Crowder

    Points+6

    Yard line
    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.

  4. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 15:00FG
    Justin Tucker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 13
    Score
    6-10

    (15:00) 9-J.Tucker 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  5. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 8:35TD
    PGP. Garcon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 21
    Score
    12-10

    (8:35) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 88-P.Garcon for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 8:28XP
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 15
    Score
    13-10

    3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.

  7. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 0:18FG
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    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.

  8. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 0:14FG
    TWTyre West

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 75
    Score
    16-10

    (:14) 28-T.West left guard to WAS 48 for 27 yards (47-Q.Dunbar).

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Kirk CousinsKirk Cousins · Washington Commanders · Passing · +4.70 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
  2. 2P. Garcon · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.50 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
  3. 3Jamison CrowderJamison Crowder · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.04 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
  4. 4Cody ThompsonCody Thompson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.87 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  5. 5Marcus JonesMarcus Jones · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.69 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
  6. 6Shi SmithShi Smith · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.98 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  7. 7Tyre West · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +0.69 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
  8. 8D. 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.

Kirk Cousins

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 FlaccoJoe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 51 dropbacks · 58.8% completion · -0.7% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -6.85 total EPA
  • Kirk CousinsKirk 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.

StatWashington CommandersBaltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play-0.088-0.187
Offensive success rate48.8%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 rate62.9%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) (Q1 10:19)
  • Jamison CrowderWashington Commanders — Jamison Crowder (Q1 5:11)
  • Washington Commanders — P. Garcon (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q3 8:35)

Field goals

  • Justin TuckerBaltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q2 15:00)
  • Dustin HopkinsWashington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q3 0:18)
  • Washington Commanders — Tyre West (Q3 0:14)
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. [WPA -19.6% · EPA -1.63]
  • 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. [WPA -16.5% · EPA -6.35]
  • 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. [WPA -16.2% · EPA -2.31]
  • 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). [WPA -12.3% · EPA -5.14]
  • Washington Commanders (Q2 1:28) — (1:28) 31-M.Jones up the middle to BAL 20 for no gain (78-M.Pierce). [WPA -11.4% · EPA -3.46]
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. [WPA -16.5% · EPA -6.35]
  • 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). [WPA -12.3% · EPA -5.14]
  • Washington Commanders (Q2 1:28) — (1:28) 31-M.Jones up the middle to BAL 20 for no gain (78-M.Pierce). [WPA -11.4% · EPA -3.46]
  • Washington Commanders (Q2 11:43) — (11:43) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at BAL 40 for -10 yards (55-T.Suggs). [WPA -9.1% · EPA -3.13]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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