Quick answer
- Winner
- Washington Commanders
- Final score
- Washington Commanders 27–20 Philadelphia Eagles
- Halftime
- Philadelphia Eagles 14–21 Washington Commanders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Kirk Cousins
- Top passer
- Kirk Cousins
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:07) 8-K.Cousins pass short left intended for 85-V.Davis INTERCEPTED by 27-M.Jenkins at …
- Game date
- 2016-10-16
Game summary
The Washington Commanders beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27–20 on 2016-10-16. Kirk Cousins posted a game-high +5.82 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 20 | |
| 7 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 27 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Kirk Cousins · Washington Commanders · Passing · +5.82 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play - 2
Jamison Crowder · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.26 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play - 3
P. Garcon · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.94 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play - 4

Marcus Jones · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +3.53 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play - 5
R. Kelley · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +2.60 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play - 6

Cody Thompson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play - 7

Jordan Matthews · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.95 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play - 8
R. Mathews · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +1.59 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.18 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 (+5.82) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.14 EPA per play.
Kirk Cousins's top snap (-10.44 EPA): (4:07) 8-K.Cousins pass short left intended for 85-V.Davis INTERCEPTED by 27-M.Jenkins at PHI 36. 27-M.Jenkins for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 41 dropbacks · 43.9% completion · -2.6% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +5.82 total EPA
Carson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) · 29 dropbacks · 37.9% completion · -10.1% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -4.39 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.011 | +0.065 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.4% | 47.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.151 | +0.142 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.109 | +0.111 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.065 | -0.011 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.2% | 61.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Washington Commanders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs +0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Philadelphia Eagles: +0.01 EPA/play (52nd percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Washington Commanders: +0.07 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Philadelphia Eagles: 11 drives, +0.83 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 11 drives, +6.01 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Washington Commanders — Jamison Crowder (Kirk Cousins pass)
Washington Commanders — V. Davis (Kirk Cousins pass)
Philadelphia Eagles — W. Smallwood
Philadelphia Eagles — M. Jenkins 
Washington Commanders — Marcus Jones
Field goals

Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins
Philadelphia Eagles — C. Sturgis 
Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins
Philadelphia Eagles — C. Sturgis
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 PHI 16 (Q1 0:57) — (:57) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 80-J.Crowder for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q1 0:51) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 13 (Q2 7:53); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 7:48) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 20 (Q2 7:48) — 3-D.Hopkins kicks 66 yards from WAS 20 to PHI 14. 28-W.Smallwood for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 7:37) — 6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PHI 38 (Q2 4:07) — (4:07) 8-K.Cousins pass short left intended for 85-V.Davis INTERCEPTED by 27-M.Jenkins at PHI 36. 27-M.Jenkins for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 3:55) — 6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q2 0:10) — (:10) 79-T.Nsekhe reported in as eligible. 31-M.Jones left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 0:06) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 14 (Q3 8:44) — (8:44) 3-D.Hopkins 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 6–3. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 20 (Q4 13:01) — (13:01) 6-C.Sturgis 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 32 (Q4 9:48) — (9:48) 3-D.Hopkins 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 10 (Q4 5:25) — (5:25) 6-C.Sturgis 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 4:07) — (4:07) 8-K.Cousins pass short left intended for 85-V.Davis INTERCEPTED by 27-M.Jenkins at PHI 36. 27-M.Jenkins for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 14:55) — (14:55) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep right to 81-J.Matthews to WAS 26 for 54 yards (41-W.Blackmon).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 7:48) — 3-D.Hopkins kicks 66 yards from WAS 20 to PHI 14. 28-W.Smallwood for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 2:06) — (2:06) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz sacked at PHI 49 for -9 yards (99-R.Jean Francois).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 3:13) — (3:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep middle to 17-N.Agholor to WAS 46 for 18 yards (26-B.Breeland) [90-E.Hood].
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 4:07) — (4:07) 8-K.Cousins pass short left intended for 85-V.Davis INTERCEPTED by 27-M.Jenkins at PHI 36. 27-M.Jenkins for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 7:48) — 3-D.Hopkins kicks 66 yards from WAS 20 to PHI 14. 28-W.Smallwood for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 14:55) — (14:55) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep right to 81-J.Matthews to WAS 26 for 54 yards (41-W.Blackmon).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 1:27) — (1:27) 31-M.Jones left end to PHI 17 for 57 yards (23-R.McLeod).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 0:57 · PHI 16 · Score 0-6
(:57) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 80-J.Crowder for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 0:51 · PHI 15 · Score 0-7
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 7:53 · PHI 13 · Score 0-13
(7:53) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 85-V.Davis for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-85-V.Davis, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 7:48 · PHI 15 · Score 0-14
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 7:48 · WAS 20 · Score 6-14
3-D.Hopkins kicks 66 yards from WAS 20 to PHI 14. 28-W.Smallwood for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 7:37 · WAS 15 · Score 7-14
6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 4:07 · PHI 38 · Score 13-14
(4:07) 8-K.Cousins pass short left intended for 85-V.Davis INTERCEPTED by 27-M.Jenkins at PHI 36. 27-M.Jenkins for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 3:55 · WAS 15 · Score 14-14
6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 0:10 · PHI 1 · Score 14-20
(:10) 79-T.Nsekhe reported in as eligible. 31-M.Jones left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 0:06 · PHI 15 · Score 14-21
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 8:44 · PHI 14 · Score 14-24
(8:44) 3-D.Hopkins 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 13:01 · WAS 20 · Score 17-24
(13:01) 6-C.Sturgis 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 9:48 · PHI 32 · Score 17-27
(9:48) 3-D.Hopkins 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 5:25 · WAS 10 · Score 20-27
(5:25) 6-C.Sturgis 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
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.
- Carson Wentz (PHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders on 2016-10-16?
The Washington Commanders beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27-20 in Week 6, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Washington Commanders 7; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 14, Washington Commanders 14; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Washington Commanders 3; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 6, Washington Commanders 3; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 20, Washington Commanders 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?
Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Crowder (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 0:57) Washington Commanders touchdown — V. Davis (K. Cousins pass) (Q2 7:53) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — W. Smallwood (Q2 7:48) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — M. Jenkins (Q2 4:07) Washington Commanders touchdown — M. Jones (Q2 0:10) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q3 8:44, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — C. Sturgis (Q4 13:01, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q4 9:48, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — C. Sturgis (Q4 5:25, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?
Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders), 43.9% completion, -2.6% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +5.82 total passing EPA. Carson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles), 37.9% completion, -10.1% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -4.39 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?
Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.82 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (-10.44 EPA): (4:07) 8-K.Cousins pass short left intended for 85-V.Davis INTERCEPTED by 27-M.Jenkins at PHI 36. 27-M.Jenkins for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Washington Commanders won 27-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L
Washington Commanders
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W