Eagles 30–17 Commanders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 2017

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?

K. Cousins (Washington Commanders), 46.9% completion, -5.6% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -11.65 total passing EPA. C. Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles), 56.5% completion, +5.8% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +8.30 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?

C. Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.30 total EPA on Passing plays. across 46 snaps. Their top snap (-7.18 EPA): (8:39) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right intended for 43-D.Sproles INTERCEPTED by 91-R.Kerrigan (92-S.McGee) [92-S.McGee] at PHI 24. 91-R.Kerrigan for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Philadelphia Eagles
Final score: Philadelphia Eagles 30–17 Washington Commanders
Halftime: Philadelphia Eagles 16–14 Washington Commanders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Carson Wentz
Top passer: Kirk Cousins
Biggest EPA play: (1:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at WAS 24 for -8 yards (55-B.Graham). FUMBL…
Game date: 2017-09-10

Game summary

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 30–17 on 2017-09-10. Carson Wentz posted a game-high +8.30 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 23 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Philadelphia Eagles	7	9	3	11	0	30
Washington Commanders	0	14	3	0	0	17

Scoring Map

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

PHIPhiladelphia Eagles

WAS 58

+1WAS 15

WAS 1

WAS 80

PHI 29

+3WAS 32

+3WAS 24

+3WAS 20

PHI 68

+2WAS 2

WASWashington Commanders

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Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 11:43TD
Nelson Agholor
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 58
Score
6-0
(11:43) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep left to 13-N.Agholor for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-M.Ioannidis].
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 11:28XP
CSC. Sturgis
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
7-0
6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 13:28TD
LBL. Blount
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 1
Score
13-0
(13:28) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 29-L.Blount for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on WAS-36-D.Swearinger, Defensive Offside, declined.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 8:39TD
RKR. Kerrigan
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 80
Score
13-6
(8:39) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right intended for 43-D.Sproles INTERCEPTED by 91-R.Kerrigan (92-S.McGee) [92-S.McGee] at PHI 24. 91-R.Kerrigan for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 8:30XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
PHI 15
Score
13-7
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 1:26TD
Cody Thompson
Points+6
Yard line
PHI 29
Score
13-13
(1:26) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 25-C.Thompson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-F.Cox].
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 1:17XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
PHI 15
Score
13-14
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 0:04FG
CSC. Sturgis
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 32
Score
16-14
(:04) 6-C.Sturgis 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 10:42FG
CSC. Sturgis
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 24
Score
19-14
(10:42) 6-C.Sturgis 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 2:11FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
PHI 15
Score
19-17
(2:11) 3-D.Hopkins 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 2:02FG
CSC. Sturgis
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 20
Score
22-17
(2:02) 6-C.Sturgis 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 1:38TD
Fletcher Cox
Points+6
Yard line
PHI 68
Score
28-17
(1:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at WAS 24 for -8 yards (55-B.Graham). FUMBLES (55-B.Graham) [55-B.Graham], RECOVERED by PHI-91-F.Cox at WAS 20. 91-F.Cox for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the fumble ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 1:29Safety
Carson Wentz
Points+2
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
30-17
(Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-C.Wentz pass to 17-A.Jeffery is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Carson Wentz · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +8.30 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
2Nelson Agholor · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +8.08 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
3Zach Ertz · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +7.48 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
4Cody Thompson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.60 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
5Richie Grant · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.33 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
6Tyron Smith · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.40 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
7T. Pryor · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.32 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
8A. Jeffery · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.86 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.23 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

Carson Wentz — PHI · Passing

Carson Wentz posted the highest total EPA (+8.30) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 46 counted snaps, they averaged +0.18 EPA per play.

Carson Wentz's top snap (-7.18 EPA): (8:39) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right intended for 43-D.Sproles INTERCEPTED by 91-R.Kerrigan (92-S.McGee) [92-S.McGee] at PHI 24. 91-R.Kerrigan for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-8.16 EPA): Kirk Cousins — (1:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at WAS 24 for -8 yards (55-B.Graham). FUMBLES (55-B.Graham) [55-B.Graham], RECOVERED by PHI-91-F.Cox at WAS 20. 91-F.Cox for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Rep

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) · 49 dropbacks · 46.9% completion · -5.6% CPOE · -0.24 EPA/play · -11.65 total EPA
Carson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) · 46 dropbacks · 56.5% completion · +5.8% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +8.30 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Philadelphia Eagles	Washington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play	+0.006	-0.219
Offensive success rate	41.2%	37.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.180	-0.238
Rush EPA/play	-0.606	-0.245
Defensive EPA/play	+0.219	-0.006
Defensive success rate	62.3%	58.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Philadelphia Eagles generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.22), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Philadelphia Eagles: +0.01 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
Washington Commanders: -0.22 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)

Philadelphia Eagles: 13 drives, +0.49 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 11 drives, -16.85 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Philadelphia Eagles — Nelson Agholor (Carson Wentz pass) (Q1 11:43)
Philadelphia Eagles — L. Blount (Carson Wentz pass) (Q2 13:28)
Washington Commanders — R. Kerrigan (Q2 8:39)
Washington Commanders — Cody Thompson (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q2 1:26)
Philadelphia Eagles — Fletcher Cox (Q4 1:38)

Field goals

Philadelphia Eagles — C. Sturgis (Q2 0:04)
Philadelphia Eagles — C. Sturgis (Q3 10:42)
Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q3 2:11)
Philadelphia Eagles — C. Sturgis (Q4 2:02)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 58 (Q1 11:43) — (11:43) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep left to 13-N.Agholor for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-M.Ioannidis].; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 11:28) — 6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–9. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q2 13:28); Washington Commanders found the end zone from the WAS 80 (Q2 8:39); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 8:30) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 29 (Q2 1:26) — (1:26) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 25-C.Thompson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-F.Cox].; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 1:17) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 32 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 6-C.Sturgis 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 24 (Q3 10:42) — (10:42) 6-C.Sturgis 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 15 (Q3 2:11) — (2:11) 3-D.Hopkins 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 11–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 20 (Q4 2:02) — (2:02) 6-C.Sturgis 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PHI 68 (Q4 1:38); Philadelphia Eagles registered a safety from the WAS 2 (Q4 1:29) — (Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-C.Wentz pass to 17-A.Jeffery is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Washington Commanders (Q4 1:38) — (1:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at WAS 24 for -8 yards (55-B.Graham). FUMBLES (55-B.Graham) [55-B.Graham], RECOVERED by PHI-91-F.Cox at WAS 20. 91-F.Cox for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Rep [WPA -28.5% · EPA -8.16]
Washington Commanders (Q4 12:30) — (12:30) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle intended for 80-J.Crowder INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Mills at PHI 0. 31-J.Mills to PHI 15 for 15 yards (71-T.Williams). [WPA -22.9% · EPA -4.12]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 11:43) — (11:43) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep left to 13-N.Agholor for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-M.Ioannidis]. [WPA +20.2% · EPA +6.82]
Washington Commanders (Q2 1:26) — (1:26) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 25-C.Thompson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-F.Cox]. [WPA +13.2% · EPA +3.71]
Washington Commanders (Q3 5:05) — (5:05) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 83-B.Quick to PHI 28 for 11 yards (26-J.Watkins). [WPA +12.7% · EPA +1.84]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Washington Commanders (Q4 1:38) — (1:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at WAS 24 for -8 yards (55-B.Graham). FUMBLES (55-B.Graham) [55-B.Graham], RECOVERED by PHI-91-F.Cox at WAS 20. 91-F.Cox for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Rep [WPA -28.5% · EPA -8.16]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 8:39) — (8:39) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right intended for 43-D.Sproles INTERCEPTED by 91-R.Kerrigan (92-S.McGee) [92-S.McGee] at PHI 24. 91-R.Kerrigan for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -12.3% · EPA -7.18]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 11:43) — (11:43) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep left to 13-N.Agholor for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-M.Ioannidis]. [WPA +20.2% · EPA +6.82]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 6:37) — (6:37) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz FUMBLES (Aborted) at WAS 42, RECOVERED by WAS-54-M.Foster at 50. 54-M.Foster to 50 for no gain (11-C.Wentz). [WPA -12.7% · EPA -6.06]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 11:43 · WAS 58 · Score 6-0
(11:43) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep left to 13-N.Agholor for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-M.Ioannidis].
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 11:28 · WAS 15 · Score 7-0
6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 13:28 · WAS 1 · Score 13-0
(13:28) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 29-L.Blount for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on WAS-36-D.Swearinger, Defensive Offside, declined.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 8:39 · WAS 80 · Score 13-6
(8:39) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right intended for 43-D.Sproles INTERCEPTED by 91-R.Kerrigan (92-S.McGee) [92-S.McGee] at PHI 24. 91-R.Kerrigan for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 8:30 · PHI 15 · Score 13-7
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 1:26 · PHI 29 · Score 13-13
(1:26) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 25-C.Thompson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-F.Cox].
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 1:17 · PHI 15 · Score 13-14
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · WAS 32 · Score 16-14
(:04) 6-C.Sturgis 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 10:42 · WAS 24 · Score 19-14
(10:42) 6-C.Sturgis 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 2:11 · PHI 15 · Score 19-17
(2:11) 3-D.Hopkins 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 2:02 · WAS 20 · Score 22-17
(2:02) 6-C.Sturgis 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-D.Jones.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 1:38 · PHI 68 · Score 28-17
(1:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins sacked at WAS 24 for -8 yards (55-B.Graham). FUMBLES (55-B.Graham) [55-B.Graham], RECOVERED by PHI-91-F.Cox at WAS 20. 91-F.Cox for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Rep
Philadelphia Eagles Safety (+2) — Q4 1:29 · WAS 2 · Score 30-17
(Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-C.Wentz pass to 17-A.Jeffery is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Key takeaways

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

Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Carson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Kirk Cousins (WAS) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Carson Wentz (PHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders on 2017-09-10?

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 30-17 in Week 1, 2017.

What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?

Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Washington Commanders 0; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 9, Washington Commanders 14; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 3, Washington Commanders 3; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 11, Washington Commanders 0; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 30, Washington Commanders 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?

Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — N. Agholor (C. Wentz pass) (Q1 11:43) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — L. Blount (C. Wentz pass) (Q2 13:28) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Kerrigan (Q2 8:39) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Thompson (K. Cousins pass) (Q2 1:26) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — F. Cox (Q4 1:38) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — C. Sturgis (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — C. Sturgis (Q3 10:42, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q3 2:11, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — C. Sturgis (Q4 2:02, 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), 46.9% completion, -5.6% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -11.65 total passing EPA. Carson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles), 56.5% completion, +5.8% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +8.30 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?

Carson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.30 total EPA on Passing plays. across 46 snaps. Their top snap (-7.18 EPA): (8:39) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right intended for 43-D.Sproles INTERCEPTED by 91-R.Kerrigan (92-S.McGee) [92-S.McGee] at PHI 24. 91-R.Kerrigan for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Philadelphia Eagles

Now 1-0 W

Washington Commanders

Now 0-1 L

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