Commanders 27–30 Lions: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 10, 2020

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

A. Smith (Washington Commanders), 60.3% completion, +1.8% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +15.03 total passing EPA. M. Stafford (Detroit Lions), 63.2% completion, +1.0% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +10.86 total passing EPA.

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

A. Smith (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.03 total EPA on Passing plays. across 63 snaps. Their top snap (-4.77 EPA): (1:21) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 17-T.McLaurin to DET 30 for 3 yards (58-J.Collins). FUMBLES (58-J.Collins), RECOVERED by DET-58-J.Collins at DET 31. The Replay Off.

Quick answer

Winner: Detroit Lions
Final score: Detroit Lions 30–27 Washington Commanders
Halftime: Washington Commanders 3–20 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Arian Smith
Top passer: Arian Smith
Biggest EPA play: (1:21) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 17-T.McLaurin to DET 30 for 3 yards (58-J…
Game date: 2020-11-15

Game summary

The Detroit Lions beat the Washington Commanders 30–27 on 2020-11-15. Arian Smith posted a game-high +15.03 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 23 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Washington Commanders	3	0	7	17	0	27
Detroit Lions	7	13	7	6	0	30

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders

WAS 55

+3DET 20

WAS 27

+3WAS 35

+3DET 35

+3DET 23

+3WAS 41

DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

18 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DETDetroit Lions
Q1 7:20TD
Mike Hall Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 55
Score
0-6
(7:20) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 17-M.Hall for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on WAS-29-K.Fuller, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
DETDetroit Lions
Q1 7:12XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
0-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 3:30FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
DET 20
Score
3-7
(3:30) 3-D.Hopkins 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 12:01TD
Marcus Jones
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 27
Score
3-13
(12:01) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 11-M.Jones for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 11:55XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
3-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:13FG
Matt Prater
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 35
Score
3-17
(:13) 5-M.Prater 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:08FG
Matt Prater
Points+3
Yard line
DET 35
Score
3-17
5-M.Prater kicks 57 yards from DET 35 to WAS 8. 32-D.Johnson pushed ob at WAS 32 for 24 yards (38-M.Ford). DET-38-M.Ford was injured during the play.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 8:06TD
D'Andre Swift
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
3-23
(8:06) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 32-D.Swift for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 7:58XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
3-24
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 2:35TD
JMJ. McKissic
Points+6
Yard line
DET 2
Score
9-24
(2:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 41-J.McKissic up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 2:30XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
10-24
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 11:25TD
Antonio Gibson
Points+6
Yard line
DET 2
Score
16-24
(11:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 24-A.Gibson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 11:21XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
17-24
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 6:15TD
Antonio Gibson
Points+6
Yard line
DET 5
Score
23-24
(6:15) (Shotgun) 24-A.Gibson left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 6:09XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
DET 15
Score
24-24
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 2:42FG
Matt Prater
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 19
Score
24-27
(2:42) 5-M.Prater 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 0:21FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
DET 23
Score
27-27
(:21) 3-D.Hopkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 0:03FG
Matt Prater
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 41
Score
27-30
(:03) 5-M.Prater 59 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Arian Smith · Washington Commanders · Passing · +15.03 total EPA · 63 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
2Matthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +10.86 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
3Logan Thomas · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.87 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
4D'Andre Swift · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.47 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
5Christian Sims · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.82 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
6Isaiah Wright · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.03 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
7Marcus Jones · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.65 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
8Mike Hall Jr. · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.04 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.01 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

Arian Smith — WAS · Passing

Arian Smith posted the highest total EPA (+15.03) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 63 counted snaps, they averaged +0.24 EPA per play.

Arian Smith's top snap (-4.77 EPA): (1:21) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 17-T.McLaurin to DET 30 for 3 yards (58-J.Collins). FUMBLES (58-J.Collins), RECOVERED by DET-58-J.Collins at DET 31. The Replay Official reviewed the fumble ruling, and th

Quarterback report card

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

Arian Smith (Washington Commanders) · 63 dropbacks · 60.3% completion · +1.8% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +15.03 total EPA
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 38 dropbacks · 63.2% completion · +1.0% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +10.86 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Washington Commanders	Detroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play	+0.115	+0.173
Offensive success rate	50.5%	48.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.239	+0.286
Rush EPA/play	+0.050	-0.035
Defensive EPA/play	-0.173	-0.115
Defensive success rate	51.3%	49.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Detroit Lions held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs +0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Washington Commanders: +0.12 EPA/play (72nd percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
Detroit Lions: +0.17 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)

Detroit Lions: 10 drives, +13.12 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 10 drives, +12.26 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Detroit Lions — Mike Hall Jr. (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q1 7:20)
Detroit Lions — Marcus Jones (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q2 12:01)
Detroit Lions — D'Andre Swift (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q3 8:06)
Washington Commanders — J. McKissic (Q3 2:35)
Washington Commanders — Antonio Gibson (Q4 11:25)
Washington Commanders — Antonio Gibson (Q4 6:15)

Field goals

Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q1 3:30)
Detroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q2 0:13)
Detroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q2 0:08)
Detroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q4 2:42)
Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q4 0:21)
Detroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q4 0:03)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–3. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the WAS 55 (Q1 7:20) — (7:20) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 17-M.Hall for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on WAS-29-K.Fuller, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 7:12) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DET 20 (Q1 3:30) — (3:30) 3-D.Hopkins 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 13–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the WAS 27 (Q2 12:01) — (12:01) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 11-M.Jones for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 11:55) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the WAS 35 (Q2 0:13) — (:13) 5-M.Prater 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the DET 35 (Q2 0:08).

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the WAS 15 (Q3 8:06) — (8:06) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 32-D.Swift for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 7:58) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q3 2:35) — (2:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 41-J.McKissic up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 2:30) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 17–6. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q4 11:25) — (11:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 24-A.Gibson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 11:21) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DET 5 (Q4 6:15) — (6:15) (Shotgun) 24-A.Gibson left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 6:09) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the WAS 19 (Q4 2:42) — (2:42) 5-M.Prater 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DET 23 (Q4 0:21) — (:21) 3-D.Hopkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the WAS 41 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 5-M.Prater 59 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Detroit Lions (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 5-M.Prater 59 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox. [WPA +21.8% · EPA +1.44]
Washington Commanders (Q4 1:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 17-T.McLaurin pushed ob at WAS 34 for 26 yards (26-D.Harmon). [WPA +13.9% · EPA +2.67]
Washington Commanders (Q4 0:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 89-C.Sims to DET 40 for 11 yards (24-A.Oruwariye). [WPA +13.7% · EPA +0.94]
Washington Commanders (Q4 1:19) — (1:19) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass incomplete short left to 17-T.McLaurin (23-D.Trufant). PENALTY on DET-23-D.Trufant, Defensive Pass Interference, 5 yards, enforced at WAS 39 - No Play. [WPA +12.7% · EPA +1.72]
Detroit Lions (Q1 7:20) — (7:20) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 17-M.Hall for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on WAS-29-K.Fuller, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +10.5% · EPA +4.17]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Washington Commanders (Q2 1:21) — (1:21) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 17-T.McLaurin to DET 30 for 3 yards (58-J.Collins). FUMBLES (58-J.Collins), RECOVERED by DET-58-J.Collins at DET 31. The Replay Official reviewed the f [WPA -9.0% · EPA -4.77]
Detroit Lions (Q1 7:20) — (7:20) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 17-M.Hall for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on WAS-29-K.Fuller, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +10.5% · EPA +4.17]
Washington Commanders (Q2 8:06) — (8:06) 3-D.Hopkins 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. [WPA -4.6% · EPA -3.88]
Detroit Lions (Q2 12:01) — (12:01) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 11-M.Jones for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.8% · EPA +3.79]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 7:20 · WAS 55 · Score 0-6
(7:20) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 17-M.Hall for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on WAS-29-K.Fuller, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 7:12 · WAS 15 · Score 0-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 3:30 · DET 20 · Score 3-7
(3:30) 3-D.Hopkins 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 12:01 · WAS 27 · Score 3-13
(12:01) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 11-M.Jones for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 11:55 · WAS 15 · Score 3-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 0:13 · WAS 35 · Score 3-17
(:13) 5-M.Prater 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 0:08 · DET 35 · Score 3-17
5-M.Prater kicks 57 yards from DET 35 to WAS 8. 32-D.Johnson pushed ob at WAS 32 for 24 yards (38-M.Ford). DET-38-M.Ford was injured during the play.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 8:06 · WAS 15 · Score 3-23
(8:06) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 32-D.Swift for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 7:58 · WAS 15 · Score 3-24
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 2:35 · DET 2 · Score 9-24
(2:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 41-J.McKissic up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 2:30 · DET 15 · Score 10-24
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 11:25 · DET 2 · Score 16-24
(11:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 24-A.Gibson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 11:21 · DET 15 · Score 17-24
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 6:15 · DET 5 · Score 23-24
(6:15) (Shotgun) 24-A.Gibson left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 6:09 · DET 15 · Score 24-24
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 2:42 · WAS 19 · Score 24-27
(2:42) 5-M.Prater 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 0:21 · DET 23 · Score 27-27
(:21) 3-D.Hopkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · WAS 41 · Score 27-30
(:03) 5-M.Prater 59 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.

Key takeaways

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

Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Arian Smith (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions on 2020-11-15?

The Detroit Lions beat the Washington Commanders 30-27 in Week 10, 2020.

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

Q1: Washington Commanders 3, Detroit Lions 7; Q2: Washington Commanders 0, Detroit Lions 13; Q3: Washington Commanders 7, Detroit Lions 7; Q4: Washington Commanders 17, Detroit Lions 6; Final: Washington Commanders 27, Detroit Lions 30.

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

Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Hall (M. Stafford pass) (Q1 7:20) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Jones (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 12:01) Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Swift (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 8:06) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. McKissic (Q3 2:35) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Gibson (Q4 11:25) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Gibson (Q4 6:15) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q1 3:30, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q2 0:13, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q2 0:08, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q4 2:42, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q4 0:21, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q4 0:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Arian Smith (Washington Commanders), 60.3% completion, +1.8% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +15.03 total passing EPA. Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 63.2% completion, +1.0% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +10.86 total passing EPA.

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

Arian Smith (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.03 total EPA on Passing plays. across 63 snaps. Their top snap (-4.77 EPA): (1:21) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 17-T.McLaurin to DET 30 for 3 yards (58-J.Collins). FUMBLES (58-J.Collins), RECOVERED by DET-58-J.Collins at DET 31. The Replay Off.

Was Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Detroit Lions won 30-27 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 2-6 Now 2-7 L

Detroit Lions

Entered 3-5 Now 4-5 W

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