Commanders 16–13 Jaguars: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 15, 2018

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

J. Johnson (Washington Commanders), 42.1% completion, +6.2% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +5.59 total passing EPA. C. Kessler (Jacksonville Jaguars), 30.0% completion, -10.1% CPOE, -0.49 EPA per dropback, -14.72 total passing EPA.

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

J. Johnson (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.59 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+3.66 EPA): (8:13) (Shotgun) 8-J.Johnson pass deep middle to 80-J.Crowder to JAX 27 for 33 yards (20-J.Ramsey) [93-C.Campbell]..

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Winner: Washington Commanders
Final score: Washington Commanders 16–13 Jacksonville Jaguars
Halftime: Washington Commanders 3–10 Jacksonville Jaguars at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Josh Johnson
Top passer: Josh Johnson
Biggest EPA play: (:23) 5-T.Way punts 52 yards to JAX 26, Center-55-A.East. 12-D.Westbrook for 74 yards, TOU…
Game date: 2018-12-16

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 16–13 on 2018-12-16, overcoming Jacksonville Jaguars's 10–3 halftime lead. Josh Johnson posted a game-high +5.59 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Washington Commanders	3	0	3	10	0	16
Jacksonville Jaguars	0	10	0	3	0	13

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders

+3JAX 28

+3WAS 15

JAX 78

+1WAS 15

+3WAS 23

JAX 6

JAXJacksonville Jaguars

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

WASWashington Commanders
Q1 1:55FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
JAX 28
Score
3-0
(1:55) 3-D.Hopkins 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-55-A.East, Holder-5-T.Way.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q2 3:26FG
KFK. Forbath
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
3-3
(3:26) 2-K.Forbath 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q2 0:23TD
DWD. Westbrook
Points+6
Yard line
JAX 78
Score
3-9
(:23) 5-T.Way punts 52 yards to JAX 26, Center-55-A.East. 12-D.Westbrook for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q2 0:04XP
KFK. Forbath
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
3-10
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 7:37FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
JAX 15
Score
6-10
(7:37) 3-D.Hopkins 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-55-A.East, Holder-5-T.Way.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q4 11:21FG
KFK. Forbath
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 23
Score
6-13
(11:21) 2-K.Forbath 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 5:52TD
JSJ. Sprinkle
Points+6
Yard line
JAX 6
Score
12-13
(5:52) 8-J.Johnson pass short right to 87-J.Sprinkle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 5:47XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
JAX 15
Score
13-13
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-55-A.East, Holder-5-T.Way. PENALTY on JAX, Illegal Formation, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 0:04FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
JAX 19
Score
16-13
(:04) 3-D.Hopkins 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-55-A.East, Holder-5-T.Way.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Josh Johnson · Washington Commanders · Passing · +5.59 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
2Jamison Crowder · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.57 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
3J. Sprinkle · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.26 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
4B. Marshall · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.60 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
5D. Westbrook · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +1.35 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
6A. Peterson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +0.86 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
7M. Floyd · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +0.73 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
8V. Davis · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +0.62 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.21 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

Josh Johnson — WAS · Passing

Josh Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+5.59) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.15 EPA per play.

Josh Johnson's top snap (+3.66 EPA): (8:13) (Shotgun) 8-J.Johnson pass deep middle to 80-J.Crowder to JAX 27 for 33 yards (20-J.Ramsey) [93-C.Campbell].

Biggest single play (-6.87 EPA): Tress Way — (:23) 5-T.Way punts 52 yards to JAX 26, Center-55-A.East. 12-D.Westbrook for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Josh Johnson led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Josh Johnson (Washington Commanders) · 38 dropbacks · 42.1% completion · +6.2% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +5.59 total EPA
C. Kessler (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 30 dropbacks · 30.0% completion · -10.1% CPOE · -0.49 EPA/play · -14.72 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Washington Commanders	Jacksonville Jaguars
Offensive EPA/play	-0.126	-0.204
Offensive success rate	40.0%	36.4%
Pass EPA/play	+0.147	-0.491
Rush EPA/play	-0.281	-0.116
Defensive EPA/play	+0.204	+0.126
Defensive success rate	63.6%	60.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.13 vs -0.20), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Washington Commanders: -0.13 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
Jacksonville Jaguars: -0.20 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)

Jacksonville Jaguars: 11 drives, -13.48 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 12 drives, -10.69 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Jacksonville Jaguars — D. Westbrook (Q2 0:23)
Washington Commanders — J. Sprinkle (Josh Johnson pass) (Q4 5:52)

Field goals

Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q1 1:55)
Jacksonville Jaguars — K. Forbath (Q2 3:26)
Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q3 7:37)
Jacksonville Jaguars — K. Forbath (Q4 11:21)
Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q4 0:04)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the JAX 28 (Q1 1:55) — (1:55) 3-D.Hopkins 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-55-A.East, Holder-5-T.Way..

The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 10–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the WAS 15 (Q2 3:26) — (3:26) 2-K.Forbath 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the JAX 78 (Q2 0:23) — (:23) 5-T.Way punts 52 yards to JAX 26, Center-55-A.East. 12-D.Westbrook for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 0:04) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-9-L.Cooke..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the JAX 15 (Q3 7:37) — (7:37) 3-D.Hopkins 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-55-A.East, Holder-5-T.Way..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–3. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the WAS 23 (Q4 11:21) — (11:21) 2-K.Forbath 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the JAX 6 (Q4 5:52) — (5:52) 8-J.Johnson pass short right to 87-J.Sprinkle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q4 5:47) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-55-A.East, Holder-5-T.Way. PENALTY on JAX, Illegal Formation, 5 yards, enforced between downs.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the JAX 19 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 3-D.Hopkins 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-55-A.East, Holder-5-T.Way..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Washington Commanders (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 3-D.Hopkins 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-55-A.East, Holder-5-T.Way. [WPA +18.5% · EPA +0.33]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 13:04) — (13:04) (Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler sacked at JAX 45 for -6 yards (91-R.Kerrigan). FUMBLES (91-R.Kerrigan) [91-R.Kerrigan], RECOVERED by WAS-95-D.Payne at JAX 43. 95-D.Payne to JAX 34 for 9 yards (77-P.Omam [WPA -17.2% · EPA -6.31]
Washington Commanders (Q2 0:23) — (:23) 5-T.Way punts 52 yards to JAX 26, Center-55-A.East. 12-D.Westbrook for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -15.2% · EPA -6.87]
Washington Commanders (Q4 8:13) — (8:13) (Shotgun) 8-J.Johnson pass deep middle to 80-J.Crowder to JAX 27 for 33 yards (20-J.Ramsey) [93-C.Campbell]. [WPA +11.5% · EPA +3.66]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 2:49) — (2:49) (Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler pass short middle to 12-D.Westbrook to WAS 21 for 14 yards [91-R.Kerrigan]. PENALTY on JAX-10-D.Moncrief, Offensive Pass Interference, 10 yards, enforced at WAS 35 - No Pl [WPA -9.6% · EPA -1.02]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Washington Commanders (Q2 0:23) — (:23) 5-T.Way punts 52 yards to JAX 26, Center-55-A.East. 12-D.Westbrook for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -15.2% · EPA -6.87]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 13:04) — (13:04) (Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler sacked at JAX 45 for -6 yards (91-R.Kerrigan). FUMBLES (91-R.Kerrigan) [91-R.Kerrigan], RECOVERED by WAS-95-D.Payne at JAX 43. 95-D.Payne to JAX 34 for 9 yards (77-P.Omam [WPA -17.2% · EPA -6.31]
Washington Commanders (Q4 8:13) — (8:13) (Shotgun) 8-J.Johnson pass deep middle to 80-J.Crowder to JAX 27 for 33 yards (20-J.Ramsey) [93-C.Campbell]. [WPA +11.5% · EPA +3.66]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 2:41) — (2:41) (Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler pass deep right intended for 12-D.Westbrook INTERCEPTED by 31-F.Moreau [91-R.Kerrigan] at WAS 29. 31-F.Moreau to WAS 45 for 16 yards (10-D.Moncrief). [WPA -7.8% · EPA -3.18]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 1:55 · JAX 28 · Score 3-0
(1:55) 3-D.Hopkins 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-55-A.East, Holder-5-T.Way.
Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 3:26 · WAS 15 · Score 3-3
(3:26) 2-K.Forbath 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 0:23 · JAX 78 · Score 3-9
(:23) 5-T.Way punts 52 yards to JAX 26, Center-55-A.East. 12-D.Westbrook for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 0:04 · WAS 15 · Score 3-10
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 7:37 · JAX 15 · Score 6-10
(7:37) 3-D.Hopkins 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-55-A.East, Holder-5-T.Way.
Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 11:21 · WAS 23 · Score 6-13
(11:21) 2-K.Forbath 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 5:52 · JAX 6 · Score 12-13
(5:52) 8-J.Johnson pass short right to 87-J.Sprinkle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 5:47 · JAX 15 · Score 13-13
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-55-A.East, Holder-5-T.Way. PENALTY on JAX, Illegal Formation, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 0:04 · JAX 19 · Score 16-13
(:04) 3-D.Hopkins 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-55-A.East, Holder-5-T.Way.

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.
Josh Johnson (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Josh Johnson (WAS) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Jacksonville Jaguars on 2018-12-16?

The Washington Commanders beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 16-13 in Week 15, 2018.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Q1: Washington Commanders 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q2: Washington Commanders 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 10; Q3: Washington Commanders 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q4: Washington Commanders 10, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Final: Washington Commanders 16, Jacksonville Jaguars 13.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — D. Westbrook (Q2 0:23) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Sprinkle (J. Johnson pass) (Q4 5:52) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q1 1:55, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — K. Forbath (Q2 3:26, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q3 7:37, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — K. Forbath (Q4 11:21, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q4 0:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Josh Johnson (Washington Commanders), 42.1% completion, +6.2% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +5.59 total passing EPA. C. Kessler (Jacksonville Jaguars), 30.0% completion, -10.1% CPOE, -0.49 EPA per dropback, -14.72 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Josh Johnson (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.59 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+3.66 EPA): (8:13) (Shotgun) 8-J.Johnson pass deep middle to 80-J.Crowder to JAX 27 for 33 yards (20-J.Ramsey) [93-C.Campbell]..

Was Washington Commanders vs Jacksonville Jaguars a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Washington Commanders won 16-13 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 6-7 Now 7-7 W

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 4-9 Now 4-10 L

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