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NFL · Week 6 · October 16, 2016 · 12 min read

Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Commanders: 2016 Week 6 Recap

Commanders defeat Eagles 27–20 in Week 6

Kirk Cousins led Fantasy Impact as Commanders prevailed in a 20–27 Week 6 finish.

Philadelphia Eagles 20 3–2
Final 20–27
Washington Commanders 27 4–2 Winner
Winner
Washington Commanders
Final score
20–27
Halftime
Philadelphia Eagles 14–21 Washington Commanders
Top passer
Kirk Cousins
FantasyHQ MVP
Kirk Cousins
Game date
October 16, 2016

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • Jordan Matthews
    Jordan Matthews 3 REC · 75 YDS +1.9 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Mathews 9 CAR · 60 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Nelson Agholor
    Nelson Agholor 3 REC · 34 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • Kirk Cousins
    Kirk Cousins 18/41 · 272 YDS · 3 TD +5.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Jamison Crowder
    Jamison Crowder 3 REC · 52 YDS · 1 TD +4.3 Fantasy Impact
  • P.Garcon 6 REC · 77 YDS +3.9 Fantasy Impact

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.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Philadelphia Eagles01406020
Washington Commanders71433027

Scoring Map

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

PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
WASWashington Commanders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 0:57TD
    Jamison Crowder

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 16
    Score
    0-6

    (:57) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 80-J.Crowder for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 0:51XP
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 15
    Score
    0-7

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

  3. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 7:53TD
    VDV. Davis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    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.

  4. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 7:48XP
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 15
    Score
    0-14

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

  5. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 7:48TD
    WSW. Smallwood

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 20
    Score
    6-14

    3-D.Hopkins kicks 66 yards from WAS 20 to PHI 14. 28-W.Smallwood for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 7:37XP
    CSC. Sturgis

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    7-14

    6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.

  7. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 4:07TD
    MJM. Jenkins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    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.

  8. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 3:55XP
    CSC. Sturgis

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    14-14

    6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.

  9. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 0:10TD
    Marcus Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 1
    Score
    14-20

    (:10) 79-T.Nsekhe reported in as eligible. 31-M.Jones left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 0:06XP
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 15
    Score
    14-21

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

  11. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 8:44FG
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 14
    Score
    14-24

    (8:44) 3-D.Hopkins 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.

  12. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 13:01FG
    CSC. Sturgis

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 20
    Score
    17-24

    (13:01) 6-C.Sturgis 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.

  13. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 9:48FG
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 32
    Score
    17-27

    (9:48) 3-D.Hopkins 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.

  14. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 5:25FG
    CSC. Sturgis

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 10
    Score
    20-27

    (5:25) 6-C.Sturgis 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Kirk CousinsKirk Cousins · Washington Commanders · Passing · +5.82 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
  2. 2Jamison CrowderJamison Crowder · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.26 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
  3. 3P. Garcon · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.94 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
  4. 4Marcus JonesMarcus Jones · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +3.53 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
  5. 5R. Kelley · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +2.60 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
  6. 6Cody ThompsonCody Thompson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
  7. 7Jordan MatthewsJordan Matthews · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.95 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  8. 8R. 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.

Kirk Cousins

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 CousinsKirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) · 41 dropbacks · 43.9% completion · -2.6% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +5.82 total EPA
  • Carson WentzCarson 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.

StatPhiladelphia EaglesWashington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play+0.011+0.065
Offensive success rate38.4%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 rate52.2%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

  • Jamison CrowderWashington Commanders — Jamison Crowder (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q1 0:57)
  • Washington Commanders — V. Davis (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q2 7:53)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — W. Smallwood (Q2 7:48)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — M. Jenkins (Q2 4:07)
  • Marcus JonesWashington Commanders — Marcus Jones (Q2 0:10)

Field goals

  • Dustin HopkinsWashington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q3 8:44)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — C. Sturgis (Q4 13:01)
  • Dustin HopkinsWashington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q4 9:48)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — C. Sturgis (Q4 5:25)
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. [WPA -24.1% · EPA -10.44]
  • 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). [WPA +12.9% · EPA +5.40]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 7:48) — 3-D.Hopkins kicks 66 yards from WAS 20 to PHI 14. 28-W.Smallwood for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.1% · EPA +5.88]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 2:06) — (2:06) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz sacked at PHI 49 for -9 yards (99-R.Jean Francois). [WPA -9.0% · EPA -1.33]
  • 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]. [WPA +8.2% · EPA +2.03]
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. [WPA -24.1% · EPA -10.44]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 7:48) — 3-D.Hopkins kicks 66 yards from WAS 20 to PHI 14. 28-W.Smallwood for 86 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.1% · EPA +5.88]
  • 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). [WPA +12.9% · EPA +5.40]
  • Washington Commanders (Q4 1:27) — (1:27) 31-M.Jones left end to PHI 17 for 57 yards (23-R.McLeod). [WPA +1.0% · EPA +3.24]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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