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NFL · Week 13 · December 3, 2018 · 12 min read

Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 2018 Week 13 Recap

Eagles defeat Commanders 28–13 in Week 13

Carson Wentz led Fantasy Impact as Eagles prevailed in a 13–28 Week 13 finish.

Washington Commanders 13 6–6
Final 13–28
Philadelphia Eagles 28 6–6 Winner
Winner
Philadelphia Eagles
Final score
13–28
Halftime
Washington Commanders 16–14 Philadelphia Eagles
Top passer
Carson Wentz
FantasyHQ MVP
Carson Wentz
Game date
December 3, 2018

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • A.Peterson 9 CAR · 98 YDS · 1 TD +4.0 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Floyd 1 REC · 9 YDS +1.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Colt McCoy
    Colt McCoy 4/8 · 44 YDS +0.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • Carson Wentz
    Carson Wentz 27/42 · 308 YDS · 2 TD +13.9 Fantasy Impact
  • G.Tate 7 REC · 85 YDS · 1 TD +10.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Zach Ertz
    Zach Ertz 9 REC · 83 YDS +5.2 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Philadelphia Eagles
Final score
Philadelphia Eagles 28–13 Washington Commanders
Halftime
Washington Commanders 16–14 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Carson Wentz
Top passer
Carson Wentz
Biggest EPA play
(8:34) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left intended for 17-A.Jeffery INTERCEPTED by 24-J.…
Game date
2018-12-03

Game summary

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 28–13 on 2018-12-03, overcoming Washington Commanders's 16–14 halftime lead. Carson Wentz posted a game-high +13.90 total EPA in the passing.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4T
Washington Commanders01600013
Philadelphia Eagles77140028

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 7:40TD
    GTG. Tate

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 6
    Score
    0-6

    (7:40) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 19-G.Tate for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 7:31XP
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    0-7

    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.

  3. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 13:49FG
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 26
    Score
    3-7

    (13:49) 3-D.Hopkins 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.

  4. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 9:36TD
    APA. Peterson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 90
    Score
    9-7

    (9:36) 26-A.Peterson up the middle for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 9:23XP
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 15
    Score
    10-7

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

  6. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 1:54TD
    DSD. Sproles

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 14
    Score
    10-13

    (1:54) (Shotgun) 43-D.Sproles left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 1:46XP
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    10-14

    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.

  8. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 0:19FG
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 29
    Score
    13-14

    (:19) 3-D.Hopkins 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.

  9. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 0:15FG
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 35
    Score
    13-14

    3-D.Hopkins kicks 65 yards from WAS 35 to end zone, Touchback.

  10. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 14:15TD
    Jordan Matthews

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 4
    Score
    13-20

    (14:15) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left to 80-J.Matthews for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 14:10Safety
    Carson Wentz

    Points+2

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    13-22

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-C.Wentz pass to 19-G.Tate is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  12. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 11:45FG
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 28
    Score
    13-25

    (11:45) 4-J.Elliott 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.

  13. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 4:52FG
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 26
    Score
    13-28

    (4:52) 4-J.Elliott 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Carson WentzCarson Wentz · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +13.90 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  2. 2G. Tate · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +10.70 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
  3. 3Zach ErtzZach Ertz · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.22 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
  4. 4Corey ClementCorey Clement · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.18 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
  5. 5A. Peterson · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +4.00 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
  6. 6M. Floyd · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.00 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
  7. 7Colt McCoyColt McCoy · Washington Commanders · Passing · +0.84 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
  8. 8Jamison CrowderJamison Crowder · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +0.72 total EPA · 4 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.

Carson Wentz

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Carson Wentz — PHI · Passing

Carson Wentz posted the highest total EPA (+13.90) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.

Carson Wentz's top snap (-7.63 EPA): (8:34) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left intended for 17-A.Jeffery INTERCEPTED by 24-J.Norman at WAS -2. 24-J.Norman to WAS 38 for 40 yards (62-J.Kelce; 33-J.Adams).

Quarterback report card

Carson Wentz led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Carson WentzCarson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) · 42 dropbacks · 64.3% completion · +5.9% CPOE · +0.33 EPA/play · +13.90 total EPA
  • M. Sanchez (Washington Commanders) · 24 dropbacks · 54.2% completion · -3.1% CPOE · -0.29 EPA/play · -7.01 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatWashington CommandersPhiladelphia Eagles
Offensive EPA/play-0.094+0.111
Offensive success rate34.8%47.7%
Pass EPA/play-0.193+0.331
Rush EPA/play+0.050-0.192
Defensive EPA/play-0.111+0.094
Defensive success rate52.3%65.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Philadelphia Eagles held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Washington Commanders: -0.09 EPA/play (29th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Philadelphia Eagles: +0.11 EPA/play (78th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Philadelphia Eagles: 11 drives, +9.80 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Washington Commanders: 10 drives, -6.22 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Philadelphia Eagles — G. Tate (Carson Wentz pass) (Q1 7:40)
  • Washington Commanders — A. Peterson (Q2 9:36)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — D. Sproles (Q2 1:54)
  • Jordan MatthewsPhiladelphia Eagles — Jordan Matthews (Carson Wentz pass) (Q4 14:15)

Field goals

  • Dustin HopkinsWashington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q2 13:49)
  • Dustin HopkinsWashington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q2 0:19)
  • Dustin HopkinsWashington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q2 0:15)
  • Jordan ElliottPhiladelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q4 11:45)
  • Jordan ElliottPhiladelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q4 4:52)
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 6 (Q1 7:40) — (7:40) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 19-G.Tate for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 7:31) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 16–7. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 26 (Q2 13:49) — (13:49) 3-D.Hopkins 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 90 (Q2 9:36) — (9:36) 26-A.Peterson up the middle for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 9:23) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 14 (Q2 1:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 43-D.Sproles left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 1:46) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 29 (Q2 0:19) — (:19) 3-D.Hopkins 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the WAS 35 (Q2 0:15) — 3-D.Hopkins kicks 65 yards from WAS 35 to end zone, Touchback..

The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 14–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 4 (Q4 14:15) — (14:15) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left to 80-J.Matthews for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles registered a safety from the WAS 2 (Q4 14:10) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-C.Wentz pass to 19-G.Tate is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 28 (Q4 11:45) — (11:45) 4-J.Elliott 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 26 (Q4 4:52) — (4:52) 4-J.Elliott 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 8:34) — (8:34) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left intended for 17-A.Jeffery INTERCEPTED by 24-J.Norman at WAS -2. 24-J.Norman to WAS 38 for 40 yards (62-J.Kelce; 33-J.Adams). [WPA -22.8% · EPA -7.63]
  • Washington Commanders (Q2 9:36) — (9:36) 26-A.Peterson up the middle for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +21.5% · EPA +6.99]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 4:08) — (4:08) 33-J.Adams up the middle to WAS 3 for -2 yards (53-Z.Brown). [WPA -13.4% · EPA -4.36]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 9:26) — (9:26) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 19-G.Tate to WAS 5 for 32 yards (20-H.Clinton-Dix). [WPA +11.1% · EPA +3.57]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 7:48) — (7:48) 11-C.Wentz pass deep right to 13-N.Agholor pushed ob at WAS 22 for 39 yards (36-D.Swearinger). [WPA +10.1% · EPA +2.43]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 8:34) — (8:34) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left intended for 17-A.Jeffery INTERCEPTED by 24-J.Norman at WAS -2. 24-J.Norman to WAS 38 for 40 yards (62-J.Kelce; 33-J.Adams). [WPA -22.8% · EPA -7.63]
  • Washington Commanders (Q2 9:36) — (9:36) 26-A.Peterson up the middle for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +21.5% · EPA +6.99]
  • Washington Commanders (Q4 12:47) — (12:47) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right intended for 13-M.Harris INTERCEPTED by 47-N.Gerry at WAS 43. 47-N.Gerry to WAS 35 for 8 yards (6-M.Sanchez). [WPA -8.4% · EPA -4.81]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 4:08) — (4:08) 33-J.Adams up the middle to WAS 3 for -2 yards (53-Z.Brown). [WPA -13.4% · EPA -4.36]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 7:40 · WAS 6 · Score 0-6
    (7:40) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 19-G.Tate for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 7:31 · WAS 15 · Score 0-7
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
  3. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 13:49 · PHI 26 · Score 3-7
    (13:49) 3-D.Hopkins 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
  4. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 9:36 · PHI 90 · Score 9-7
    (9:36) 26-A.Peterson up the middle for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 9:23 · PHI 15 · Score 10-7
    3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
  6. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 1:54 · WAS 14 · Score 10-13
    (1:54) (Shotgun) 43-D.Sproles left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 1:46 · WAS 15 · Score 10-14
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
  8. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 0:19 · PHI 29 · Score 13-14
    (:19) 3-D.Hopkins 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
  9. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 0:15 · WAS 35 · Score 13-14
    3-D.Hopkins kicks 65 yards from WAS 35 to end zone, Touchback.
  10. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 14:15 · WAS 4 · Score 13-20
    (14:15) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left to 80-J.Matthews for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Philadelphia Eagles Safety (+2) — Q4 14:10 · WAS 2 · Score 13-22
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-C.Wentz pass to 19-G.Tate is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  12. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 11:45 · WAS 28 · Score 13-25
    (11:45) 4-J.Elliott 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
  13. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 4:52 · WAS 26 · Score 13-28
    (4:52) 4-J.Elliott 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.

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.
  • Carson Wentz (PHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • M. Sanchez (WAS) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2018-12-03?

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 28-13 in Week 13, 2018.

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

Q1: Washington Commanders 0, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q2: Washington Commanders 16, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q4: Washington Commanders 0, Philadelphia Eagles 14; Final: Washington Commanders 13, Philadelphia Eagles 28.

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

Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — G. Tate (C. Wentz pass) (Q1 7:40) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Peterson (Q2 9:36) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Sproles (Q2 1:54) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Matthews (C. Wentz pass) (Q4 14:15) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 13:49, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 0:19, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 0:15, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q4 11:45, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q4 4:52, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Carson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles), 64.3% completion, +5.9% CPOE, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +13.90 total passing EPA. M. Sanchez (Washington Commanders), 54.2% completion, -3.1% CPOE, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -7.01 total passing EPA.

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

Carson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.90 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (-7.63 EPA): (8:34) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left intended for 17-A.Jeffery INTERCEPTED by 24-J.Norman at WAS -2. 24-J.Norman to WAS 38 for 40 yards (62-J.Kelce; 33-J.Adams)..

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 6-5 Now 6-6 L

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 5-6 Now 6-6 W