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NFL · Week 1 · September 13, 2020 · 12 min read

Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Commanders: 2020 Week 1 Recap

Commanders defeat Eagles 27–17 in Week 1

Dallas Goedert led Fantasy Impact as Commanders prevailed in a 17–27 Week 1 finish.

Philadelphia Eagles 17 0–1
Final 17–27
Washington Commanders 27 1–0 Winner
Winner
Washington Commanders
Final score
17–27
Halftime
Philadelphia Eagles 31–7 Washington Commanders
Top passer
Carson Wentz
FantasyHQ MVP
Dallas Goedert
Game date
September 13, 2020

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • Dallas Goedert
    Dallas Goedert 8 REC · 101 YDS · 1 TD +6.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Jalen Reagor
    Jalen Reagor 1 REC · 55 YDS +1.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Greg Ward
    Greg Ward 5 REC · 31 YDS +1.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • Steven Sims
    Steven Sims 3 REC · 50 YDS +4.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Logan Thomas
    Logan Thomas 4 REC · 37 YDS · 1 TD +2.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Terry McLaurin
    Terry McLaurin 5 REC · 61 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Washington Commanders
Final score
Washington Commanders 27–17 Philadelphia Eagles
Halftime
Philadelphia Eagles 31–7 Washington Commanders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Dallas Goedert
Top passer
Carson Wentz
Biggest EPA play
(11:53) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left intended for 82-J.Hightower INTERCEPTED by 20…
Game date
2020-09-13

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27–17 on 2020-09-13, overcoming Philadelphia Eagles's 31–7 halftime lead. Dallas Goedert posted a game-high +6.73 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Philadelphia Eagles24700017
Washington Commanders07713027

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

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 11:19TD
    Zach Ertz

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 5
    Score
    6-0

    (11:19) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 86-Z.Ertz for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 11:14XP
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    7-0

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

  3. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 11:14TD
    Terry McLaurin

    Points+7

    Yard line
    PHI 75
    Score
    7-0

    (11:14) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins pass short right to 17-T.McLaurin to WAS 41 for 16 yards (23-R.McLeod).

  4. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 10:38TD
    JMJ. McKissic

    Points+7

    Yard line
    PHI 59
    Score
    7-0

    (10:38) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins pass incomplete short right to 41-J.McKissic.

  5. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 2:17FG
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 20
    Score
    10-0

    (2:17) 4-J.Elliott 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.

  6. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 7:00TD
    Dallas Goedert

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 34
    Score
    16-0

    (7:00) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep left to 88-D.Goedert for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 6:54XP
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    17-0

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

  8. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 0:43TD
    Logan Thomas

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 6
    Score
    17-6

    (:43) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins pass short left to 82-L.Thomas for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 0:40XP
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 15
    Score
    17-7

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

  10. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 9:28TD
    PBP. Barber

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 1
    Score
    17-13

    (9:28) (Shotgun) 34-P.Barber right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 9:25XP
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 15
    Score
    17-14

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

  12. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 14:18FG
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 20
    Score
    17-17

    (14:18) 3-D.Hopkins 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.

  13. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 6:17TD
    PBP. Barber

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 3
    Score
    17-23

    (6:17) 34-P.Barber right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 6:13XP
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 15
    Score
    17-24

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

  15. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 3:29FG
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 22
    Score
    17-27

    (3:29) 3-D.Hopkins 40 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).

  1. 1Dallas GoedertDallas Goedert · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +6.73 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
  2. 2Steven SimsSteven Sims · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.25 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
  3. 3Logan ThomasLogan Thomas · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
  4. 4Jalen ReagorJalen Reagor · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.67 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
  5. 5Terry McLaurinTerry McLaurin · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.49 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
  6. 6Greg WardGreg Ward · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.07 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  7. 7Jason HuntleyJason Huntley · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +0.99 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
  8. 8Carson WentzCarson Wentz · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +0.79 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Dallas Goedert

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Dallas Goedert — PHI · Receiving

Dallas Goedert posted the highest total EPA (+6.73) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.75 EPA per play.

Dallas Goedert's top snap (+3.69 EPA): (7:00) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep left to 88-D.Goedert for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-7.11 EPA): Carson Wentz — (11:53) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left intended for 82-J.Hightower INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Moreland at WAS 48. 20-J.Moreland to PHI 20 for 32 yards (10-D.Jackson).

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) · 51 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · -6.4% CPOE · -0.37 EPA/play · -18.65 total EPA
  • D. Haskins (Washington Commanders) · 36 dropbacks · 47.2% completion · -6.6% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -1.77 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPhiladelphia EaglesWashington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play-0.223-0.114
Offensive success rate40.7%35.2%
Pass EPA/play-0.366-0.049
Rush EPA/play-0.054-0.282
Defensive EPA/play+0.114+0.223
Defensive success rate64.8%59.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Washington Commanders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.11 vs -0.22), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Philadelphia Eagles: -0.22 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • Washington Commanders: -0.11 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • Philadelphia Eagles: 15 drives, -19.15 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Washington Commanders: 15 drives, -10.40 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Zach ErtzPhiladelphia Eagles — Zach Ertz (Carson Wentz pass) (Q1 11:19)
  • Dallas GoedertPhiladelphia Eagles — Dallas Goedert (Carson Wentz pass) (Q2 7:00)
  • Logan ThomasWashington Commanders — Logan Thomas (D. Haskins pass) (Q2 0:43)
  • Washington Commanders — P. Barber (Q3 9:28)
  • Washington Commanders — P. Barber (Q4 6:17)

Field goals

  • Jordan ElliottPhiladelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q1 2:17)
  • Dustin HopkinsWashington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q4 14:18)
  • Dustin HopkinsWashington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q4 3:29)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 24–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 5 (Q1 11:19) — (11:19) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 86-Z.Ertz for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 11:14) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PHI 75 (Q1 11:14) — (11:14) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins pass short right to 17-T.McLaurin to WAS 41 for 16 yards (23-R.McLeod).; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PHI 59 (Q1 10:38) — (10:38) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins pass incomplete short right to 41-J.McKissic.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 20 (Q1 2:17) — (2:17) 4-J.Elliott 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 34 (Q2 7:00) — (7:00) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep left to 88-D.Goedert for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 6:54) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 6 (Q2 0:43) — (:43) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins pass short left to 82-L.Thomas for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 0:40) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q3 9:28) — (9:28) (Shotgun) 34-P.Barber right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q3 9:25) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 13–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 20 (Q4 14:18) — (14:18) 3-D.Hopkins 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 3 (Q4 6:17) — (6:17) 34-P.Barber right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q4 6:13) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 22 (Q4 3:29) — (3:29) 3-D.Hopkins 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 11:53) — (11:53) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left intended for 82-J.Hightower INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Moreland at WAS 48. 20-J.Moreland to PHI 20 for 32 yards (10-D.Jackson). [WPA -19.8% · EPA -7.11]
  • Washington Commanders (Q4 11:21) — (11:21) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins pass short left to 82-L.Thomas to PHI 38 for 8 yards (22-M.Epps). [WPA +11.8% · EPA +1.98]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 5:05) — (5:05) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep middle to 18-J.Reagor to WAS 22 for 55 yards (23-R.Darby). [WPA +10.9% · EPA +5.88]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 1:18) — (1:18) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz sacked at PHI 46 for -9 yards (53-J.Bostic). [WPA -10.7% · EPA -3.44]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 5:41) — (5:41) 4-J.Elliott 53 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston. [WPA -10.3% · EPA -3.11]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 11:53) — (11:53) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left intended for 82-J.Hightower INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Moreland at WAS 48. 20-J.Moreland to PHI 20 for 32 yards (10-D.Jackson). [WPA -19.8% · EPA -7.11]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 5:05) — (5:05) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep middle to 18-J.Reagor to WAS 22 for 55 yards (23-R.Darby). [WPA +10.9% · EPA +5.88]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 3:25) — (3:25) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz sacked at PHI 21 for -4 yards (sack split by 94-D.Payne and 99-C.Young). FUMBLES (94-D.Payne) [94-D.Payne], RECOVERED by WAS-91-R.Kerrigan at PHI 22. 91-R.Kerrigan to PHI 1 [WPA -4.3% · EPA -5.27]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 7:00) — (7:00) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep left to 88-D.Goedert for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.1% · EPA +3.69]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 11:19 · WAS 5 · Score 6-0
    (11:19) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 86-Z.Ertz for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 11:14 · WAS 15 · Score 7-0
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
  3. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+7) — Q1 11:14 · PHI 75 · Score 7-0
    (11:14) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins pass short right to 17-T.McLaurin to WAS 41 for 16 yards (23-R.McLeod).
  4. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+7) — Q1 10:38 · PHI 59 · Score 7-0
    (10:38) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins pass incomplete short right to 41-J.McKissic.
  5. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 2:17 · WAS 20 · Score 10-0
    (2:17) 4-J.Elliott 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
  6. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 7:00 · WAS 34 · Score 16-0
    (7:00) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep left to 88-D.Goedert for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 6:54 · WAS 15 · Score 17-0
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
  8. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 0:43 · PHI 6 · Score 17-6
    (:43) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins pass short left to 82-L.Thomas for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 0:40 · PHI 15 · Score 17-7
    3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
  10. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 9:28 · PHI 1 · Score 17-13
    (9:28) (Shotgun) 34-P.Barber right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 9:25 · PHI 15 · Score 17-14
    3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
  12. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 14:18 · PHI 20 · Score 17-17
    (14:18) 3-D.Hopkins 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
  13. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 6:17 · PHI 3 · Score 17-23
    (6:17) 34-P.Barber right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 6:13 · PHI 15 · Score 17-24
    3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
  15. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 3:29 · PHI 22 · Score 17-27
    (3:29) 3-D.Hopkins 40 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.
  • Dallas Goedert (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Carson Wentz (PHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • D. Haskins (WAS) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders on 2020-09-13?

The Washington Commanders beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27-17 in Week 1, 2020.

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

Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 24, Washington Commanders 0; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Washington Commanders 7; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Washington Commanders 7; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Washington Commanders 13; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 17, Washington Commanders 27.

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

Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — Z. Ertz (C. Wentz pass) (Q1 11:19) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Goedert (C. Wentz pass) (Q2 7:00) Washington Commanders touchdown — L. Thomas (D. Haskins pass) (Q2 0:43) Washington Commanders touchdown — P. Barber (Q3 9:28) Washington Commanders touchdown — P. Barber (Q4 6:17) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q1 2:17, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q4 14:18, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q4 3:29, 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?

Carson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles), 47.1% completion, -6.4% CPOE, -0.37 EPA per dropback, -18.65 total passing EPA. D. Haskins (Washington Commanders), 47.2% completion, -6.6% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -1.77 total passing EPA.

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

Dallas Goedert (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.73 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+3.69 EPA): (7:00) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep left to 88-D.Goedert for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Philadelphia Eagles

Now 0-1 L

Washington Commanders

Now 1-0 W

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