Lions 16–19 Commanders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 12, 2019

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Washington Commanders?

J. Driskel (Detroit Lions), 44.4% completion, +0.8% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.47 total passing EPA. D. Haskins (Washington Commanders), 38.2% completion, -12.1% CPOE, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -9.82 total passing EPA.

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

L. Thomas (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.33 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 2 snaps. Their top snap (+2.52 EPA): (10:08) 2-J.Driskel pass short right to 82-L.Thomas for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-35-M.Nicholson, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs..

Quick answer

Winner: Washington Commanders
Final score: Washington Commanders 19–16 Detroit Lions
Halftime: Detroit Lions 6–16 Washington Commanders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Logan Thomas
Top passer: Jeff Driskel
Biggest EPA play: 5-M.Prater kicks 59 yards from DET 35 to WAS 6. 15-S.Sims MUFFS catch, and recovers at WAS…
Game date: 2019-11-24

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the Detroit Lions 19–16 on 2019-11-24. Logan Thomas posted a game-high +4.33 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Detroit Lions	0	6	7	3	0	16
Washington Commanders	6	10	0	6	0	19

Scoring Map

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

DETDetroit Lions

+3DET 10

+3WAS 76

+3WAS 5

DET 35

+3WAS 31

WAS 12

+1WAS 15

+3WAS 3

+3DET 24

WASWashington Commanders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

WASWashington Commanders
Q1 2:34FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
DET 10
Score
0-3
(2:34) 3-D.Hopkins 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 2:25FG
Jeff Driskel
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 76
Score
0-3
(2:25) (Shotgun) 2-J.Driskel pass incomplete short left to 43-B.Scarbrough (90-M.Sweat).
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 13:12FG
Matt Prater
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 5
Score
3-3
(13:12) 5-M.Prater 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 13:09TD
Steven Sims
Points+6
Yard line
DET 35
Score
3-9
5-M.Prater kicks 59 yards from DET 35 to WAS 6. 15-S.Sims MUFFS catch, and recovers at WAS 9. 15-S.Sims for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 12:54XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
3-10
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 5:48FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
DET 19
Score
3-13
(5:48) 3-D.Hopkins 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:19FG
Matt Prater
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 31
Score
6-13
(:19) 5-M.Prater 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 10:08TD
Logan Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 12
Score
12-13
(10:08) 2-J.Driskel pass short right to 82-L.Thomas for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-35-M.Nicholson, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 10:03XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
13-13
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 12:03FG
Matt Prater
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 3
Score
16-13
(12:03) 5-M.Prater 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 1:54FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
DET 24
Score
16-16
(1:54) 3-D.Hopkins 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 0:20FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
DET 21
Score
16-19
(:20) 3-D.Hopkins 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Logan Thomas · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.33 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.17 EPA/play
2K. Golladay · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.64 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
3J. McKissic · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.91 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
4A. Peterson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.50 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
5Jordan James · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.27 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
6D. Amendola · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.09 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
7Marcus Jones · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +0.87 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
8Jeff Driskel · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +0.71 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.14 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

Logan Thomas — DET · Receiving

Logan Thomas posted the highest total EPA (+4.33) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +2.17 EPA per play.

Logan Thomas's top snap (+2.52 EPA): (10:08) 2-J.Driskel pass short right to 82-L.Thomas for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-35-M.Nicholson, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

Biggest single play (+5.76 EPA): Matt Prater — 5-M.Prater kicks 59 yards from DET 35 to WAS 6. 15-S.Sims MUFFS catch, and recovers at WAS 9. 15-S.Sims for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Jeff Driskel led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Jeff Driskel (Detroit Lions) · 45 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · +0.8% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.47 total EPA
D. Haskins (Washington Commanders) · 34 dropbacks · 38.2% completion · -12.1% CPOE · -0.29 EPA/play · -9.82 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Detroit Lions	Washington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play	-0.114	-0.115
Offensive success rate	40.2%	36.8%
Pass EPA/play	-0.033	-0.291
Rush EPA/play	-0.214	-0.215
Defensive EPA/play	+0.115	+0.114
Defensive success rate	63.2%	59.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Detroit Lions -0.11, Washington Commanders -0.12) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Detroit Lions: -0.11 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
Washington Commanders: -0.12 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)

Detroit Lions: 13 drives, -10.49 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 14 drives, -8.71 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Washington Commanders — Steven Sims (Q2 13:09)
Detroit Lions — Logan Thomas (Jeff Driskel pass) (Q3 10:08)

Field goals

Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q1 2:34)
Washington Commanders — Jeff Driskel (Q1 2:25)
Detroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q2 13:12)
Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q2 5:48)
Detroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q2 0:19)
Detroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q4 12:03)
Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q4 1:54)
Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q4 0:20)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 6–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DET 10 (Q1 2:34) — (2:34) 3-D.Hopkins 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the WAS 76 (Q1 2:25) — (2:25) (Shotgun) 2-J.Driskel pass incomplete short left to 43-B.Scarbrough (90-M.Sweat)..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–6. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the WAS 5 (Q2 13:12) — (13:12) 5-M.Prater 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DET 35 (Q2 13:09) — 5-M.Prater kicks 59 yards from DET 35 to WAS 6. 15-S.Sims MUFFS catch, and recovers at WAS 9. 15-S.Sims for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 12:54) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DET 19 (Q2 5:48) — (5:48) 3-D.Hopkins 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the WAS 31 (Q2 0:19) — (:19) 5-M.Prater 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the WAS 12 (Q3 10:08); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 10:03) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 6–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the WAS 3 (Q4 12:03) — (12:03) 5-M.Prater 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DET 24 (Q4 1:54) — (1:54) 3-D.Hopkins 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DET 21 (Q4 0:20) — (:20) 3-D.Hopkins 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Detroit Lions (Q4 0:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 2-J.Driskel pass deep middle intended for 11-M.Jones Jr. INTERCEPTED by 23-Q.Dunbar at WAS 46. 23-Q.Dunbar to WAS 46 for no gain (11-M.Jones Jr.). [WPA -23.2% · EPA -2.15]
Washington Commanders (Q2 13:09) — 5-M.Prater kicks 59 yards from DET 35 to WAS 6. 15-S.Sims MUFFS catch, and recovers at WAS 9. 15-S.Sims for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.3% · EPA +5.76]
Washington Commanders (Q4 10:22) — (10:22) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins pass short left intended for 13-K.Harmon INTERCEPTED by 24-A.Oruwariye at DET 35. 24-A.Oruwariye to DET 35 for no gain (13-K.Harmon). [WPA -14.3% · EPA -3.29]
Washington Commanders (Q1 13:29) — (13:29) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins sacked at WAS 38 for -8 yards (42-D.Kennard). FUMBLES (42-D.Kennard), RECOVERED by DET-32-T.Wilson at DET 48. 32-T.Wilson to WAS 38 for 14 yards (87-J.Sprinkle). [WPA -12.3% · EPA -4.84]
Detroit Lions (Q2 10:21) — (10:21) (Shotgun) 43-B.Scarbrough right guard to WAS 48 for 7 yards (55-C.Holcomb; 93-Jon.Allen). FUMBLES (55-C.Holcomb), RECOVERED by WAS-35-M.Nicholson at WAS 49. [WPA -10.6% · EPA -4.84]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Washington Commanders (Q2 13:09) — 5-M.Prater kicks 59 yards from DET 35 to WAS 6. 15-S.Sims MUFFS catch, and recovers at WAS 9. 15-S.Sims for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.3% · EPA +5.76]
Washington Commanders (Q1 13:29) — (13:29) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins sacked at WAS 38 for -8 yards (42-D.Kennard). FUMBLES (42-D.Kennard), RECOVERED by DET-32-T.Wilson at DET 48. 32-T.Wilson to WAS 38 for 14 yards (87-J.Sprinkle). [WPA -12.3% · EPA -4.84]
Detroit Lions (Q2 10:21) — (10:21) (Shotgun) 43-B.Scarbrough right guard to WAS 48 for 7 yards (55-C.Holcomb; 93-Jon.Allen). FUMBLES (55-C.Holcomb), RECOVERED by WAS-35-M.Nicholson at WAS 49. [WPA -10.6% · EPA -4.84]
Detroit Lions (Q1 9:57) — (9:57) 5-M.Prater 39 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. [WPA -9.9% · EPA -4.16]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 2:34 · DET 10 · Score 0-3
(2:34) 3-D.Hopkins 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 2:25 · WAS 76 · Score 0-3
(2:25) (Shotgun) 2-J.Driskel pass incomplete short left to 43-B.Scarbrough (90-M.Sweat).
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 13:12 · WAS 5 · Score 3-3
(13:12) 5-M.Prater 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 13:09 · DET 35 · Score 3-9
5-M.Prater kicks 59 yards from DET 35 to WAS 6. 15-S.Sims MUFFS catch, and recovers at WAS 9. 15-S.Sims for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 12:54 · DET 15 · Score 3-10
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 5:48 · DET 19 · Score 3-13
(5:48) 3-D.Hopkins 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 0:19 · WAS 31 · Score 6-13
(:19) 5-M.Prater 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 10:08 · WAS 12 · Score 12-13
(10:08) 2-J.Driskel pass short right to 82-L.Thomas for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-35-M.Nicholson, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 10:03 · WAS 15 · Score 13-13
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 12:03 · WAS 3 · Score 16-13
(12:03) 5-M.Prater 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 1:54 · DET 24 · Score 16-16
(1:54) 3-D.Hopkins 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 0:20 · DET 21 · Score 16-19
(:20) 3-D.Hopkins 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, 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.
Logan Thomas (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
D. Haskins (WAS) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Lions vs Washington Commanders on 2019-11-24?

The Washington Commanders beat the Detroit Lions 19-16 in Week 12, 2019.

What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Washington Commanders?

Q1: Detroit Lions 0, Washington Commanders 6; Q2: Detroit Lions 6, Washington Commanders 10; Q3: Detroit Lions 7, Washington Commanders 0; Q4: Detroit Lions 3, Washington Commanders 6; Final: Detroit Lions 16, Washington Commanders 19.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Washington Commanders?

Washington Commanders touchdown — S. Sims (Q2 13:09) Detroit Lions touchdown — L. Thomas (J. Driskel pass) (Q3 10:08) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q1 2:34, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Driskel (Q1 2:25, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q2 13:12, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 5:48, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q2 0:19, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q4 12:03, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q4 1:54, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q4 0:20, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Washington Commanders?

Jeff Driskel (Detroit Lions), 44.4% completion, +0.8% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.47 total passing EPA. D. Haskins (Washington Commanders), 38.2% completion, -12.1% CPOE, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -9.82 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Washington Commanders?

Logan Thomas (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.33 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 2 snaps. Their top snap (+2.52 EPA): (10:08) 2-J.Driskel pass short right to 82-L.Thomas for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-35-M.Nicholson, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs..

Was Detroit Lions vs Washington Commanders a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Washington Commanders won 19-16 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Detroit Lions

Entered 3-6 Now 3-7 L

Washington Commanders

Entered 1-9 Now 2-9 W

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