Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 20–19 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- Washington Commanders 10–13 New York Giants at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Inman
- Top passer
- Kyle Allen
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:41) (Shotgun) 8-K.Allen sacked at WAS 45 for -10 yards (51-K.Fackrell). FUMBLES (51-K.F…
- Game date
- 2020-10-18
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Washington Commanders 20–19 on 2020-10-18. D. Inman posted a game-high +6.38 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Washington Commanders | 0 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
 New York Giants | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
WASWashington Commanders
(3:27) 5-G.Gano 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(1:41) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep left to 86-D.Slayton for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-M.Sweat].
5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(10:53) 3-D.Hopkins 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
(6:18) 5-G.Gano 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(:17) (Shotgun) 8-K.Allen pass short left to 82-L.Thomas for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
(8:59) 3-D.Hopkins 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
(3:41) (Shotgun) 8-K.Allen sacked at WAS 45 for -10 yards (51-K.Fackrell). FUMBLES (51-K.Fackrell) [51-K.Fackrell], touched at WAS 47, RECOVERED by NYG-48-T.Crowder at WAS 43. 48-T.Crowder for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Officially, a sack for 8 yards.
5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(:43) (Shotgun) 8-K.Allen pass deep left to 89-C.Sims for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NYGNew York GiantsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 3:27FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 0-3
(3:27) 5-G.Gano 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 1:41TD Darius SlaytonPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 23
- Score
- 0-9
(1:41) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep left to 86-D.Slayton for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-M.Sweat].
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 1:36XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 0-10
5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 10:53FG Dustin HopkinsPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 17
- Score
- 3-10
(10:53) 3-D.Hopkins 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 6:18FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 3-13
(6:18) 5-G.Gano 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:17TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYG 5
- Score
- 9-13
(:17) (Shotgun) 8-K.Allen pass short left to 82-L.Thomas for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:13XP Dustin HopkinsPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 10-13
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 8:59FG Dustin HopkinsPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 10
- Score
- 13-13
(8:59) 3-D.Hopkins 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 3:41TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYG 45
- Score
- 13-19
(3:41) (Shotgun) 8-K.Allen sacked at WAS 45 for -10 yards (51-K.Fackrell). FUMBLES (51-K.Fackrell) [51-K.Fackrell], touched at WAS 47, RECOVERED by NYG-48-T.Crowder at WAS 43. 48-T.Crowder for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Officially, a sack for 8 yards.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 3:29XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 13-20
5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 0:43TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYG 22
- Score
- 19-20
(:43) (Shotgun) 8-K.Allen pass deep left to 89-C.Sims for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Inman · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.38 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
- 2Christian Sims · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.38 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.38 EPA/play
- 3Logan Thomas · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.19 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 4
Dre'Mont Jones · New York Giants · Passing · +3.03 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play - 5
Evan Engram · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.40 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play - 6
Kyle Allen · Washington Commanders · Passing · +2.05 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play - 7G. Tate · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.90 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.90 EPA/play
- 8
Kobe Smith · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.80 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.60 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
D. Inman — WAS · Receiving
D. Inman posted the highest total EPA (+6.38) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.28 EPA per play.
D. Inman's top snap (+2.91 EPA): (1:11) (Shotgun) 8-K.Allen pass short right to 80-D.Inman to NYG 25 for 15 yards (21-J.Peppers) [54-B.Martinez].
Biggest single play (-8.57 EPA): Kyle Allen — (3:41) (Shotgun) 8-K.Allen sacked at WAS 45 for -10 yards (51-K.Fackrell). FUMBLES (51-K.Fackrell) [51-K.Fackrell], touched at WAS 47, RECOVERED by NYG-48-T.Crowder at WAS 43. 48-T.Crowder for 43 yard
Quarterback report card
Kyle Allen led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Kyle Allen (Washington Commanders) · 50 dropbacks · 62.0% completion · +9.7% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +2.05 total EPA
- Dre'Mont Jones (New York Giants) · 22 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · -0.7% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +3.03 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.027 | -0.016 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.1% | 42.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.041 | +0.138 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.065 | -0.098 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.016 | +0.027 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.4% | 52.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Washington Commanders -0.03, New York Giants -0.02) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Washington Commanders: -0.03 EPA/play (36th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: -0.02 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: 9 drives, -0.98 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 8 drives, -2.35 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — Darius Slayton (Dre'Mont Jones pass)
- Washington Commanders — Logan Thomas (Kyle Allen pass)
- New York Giants — Tae Crowder
- Washington Commanders — Christian Sims (Kyle Allen pass)
Field goals
- New York Giants — Graham Gano
- Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins
- New York Giants — Graham Gano
- Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 10–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 15 (Q1 3:27) — (3:27) 5-G.Gano 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 23 (Q1 1:41) — (1:41) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep left to 86-D.Slayton for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-M.Sweat].; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 1:36) — 5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 17 (Q2 10:53) — (10:53) 3-D.Hopkins 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the WAS 2 (Q2 6:18) — (6:18) 5-G.Gano 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 5 (Q2 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 8-K.Allen pass short left to 82-L.Thomas for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 0:13) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 9–7. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 10 (Q4 8:59) — (8:59) 3-D.Hopkins 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NYG 45 (Q4 3:41); New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 3:29) — 5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 22 (Q4 0:43) — (:43) (Shotgun) 8-K.Allen pass deep left to 89-C.Sims for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 3:41) — (3:41) (Shotgun) 8-K.Allen sacked at WAS 45 for -10 yards (51-K.Fackrell). FUMBLES (51-K.Fackrell) [51-K.Fackrell], touched at WAS 47, RECOVERED by NYG-48-T.Crowder at WAS 43. 48-T.Crowder for 43 yard
- Washington Commanders (Q4 0:36) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-K.Allen pass to 17-T.McLaurin is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS.
- New York Giants (Q3 0:58) — (:58) 8-D.Jones pass deep left intended for 86-D.Slayton INTERCEPTED by 29-K.Fuller at WAS -9. Touchback. The Replay Official reviewed the interception ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on t
- Washington Commanders (Q1 2:41) — (2:41) (Shotgun) 8-K.Allen pass deep left intended for 17-T.McLaurin INTERCEPTED by 24-J.Bradberry at WAS 46. 24-J.Bradberry to WAS 27 for 19 yards (17-T.McLaurin).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 0:43) — (:43) (Shotgun) 8-K.Allen pass deep left to 89-C.Sims for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 3:41) — (3:41) (Shotgun) 8-K.Allen sacked at WAS 45 for -10 yards (51-K.Fackrell). FUMBLES (51-K.Fackrell) [51-K.Fackrell], touched at WAS 47, RECOVERED by NYG-48-T.Crowder at WAS 43. 48-T.Crowder for 43 yard
- New York Giants (Q3 0:58) — (:58) 8-D.Jones pass deep left intended for 86-D.Slayton INTERCEPTED by 29-K.Fuller at WAS -9. Touchback. The Replay Official reviewed the interception ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on t
- Washington Commanders (Q1 2:41) — (2:41) (Shotgun) 8-K.Allen pass deep left intended for 17-T.McLaurin INTERCEPTED by 24-J.Bradberry at WAS 46. 24-J.Bradberry to WAS 27 for 19 yards (17-T.McLaurin).
- Washington Commanders (Q1 8:59) — (8:59) 3-D.Hopkins 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 3:27 · WAS 15 · Score 0-3
(3:27) 5-G.Gano 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 1:41 · WAS 23 · Score 0-9
(1:41) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep left to 86-D.Slayton for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-M.Sweat]. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 1:36 · WAS 15 · Score 0-10
5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 10:53 · NYG 17 · Score 3-10
(10:53) 3-D.Hopkins 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 6:18 · WAS 2 · Score 3-13
(6:18) 5-G.Gano 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 0:17 · NYG 5 · Score 9-13
(:17) (Shotgun) 8-K.Allen pass short left to 82-L.Thomas for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 0:13 · NYG 15 · Score 10-13
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 8:59 · NYG 10 · Score 13-13
(8:59) 3-D.Hopkins 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 3:41 · NYG 45 · Score 13-19
(3:41) (Shotgun) 8-K.Allen sacked at WAS 45 for -10 yards (51-K.Fackrell). FUMBLES (51-K.Fackrell) [51-K.Fackrell], touched at WAS 47, RECOVERED by NYG-48-T.Crowder at WAS 43. 48-T.Crowder for 43 yard - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 3:29 · WAS 15 · Score 13-20
5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 0:43 · NYG 22 · Score 19-20
(:43) (Shotgun) 8-K.Allen pass deep left to 89-C.Sims for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Giants earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- D. Inman (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Kyle Allen (WAS) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs New York Giants on 2020-10-18?
The New York Giants beat the Washington Commanders 20-19 in Week 6, 2020.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
Q1: Washington Commanders 0, New York Giants 10; Q2: Washington Commanders 10, New York Giants 3; Q4: Washington Commanders 9, New York Giants 7; Final: Washington Commanders 19, New York Giants 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
New York Giants touchdown — D. Slayton (D. Jones pass) (Q1 1:41) Washington Commanders touchdown — L. Thomas (K. Allen pass) (Q2 0:17) New York Giants touchdown — T. Crowder (Q4 3:41) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Sims (K. Allen pass) (Q4 0:43) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q1 3:27, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 10:53, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q2 6:18, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q4 8:59, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
Kyle Allen (Washington Commanders), 62.0% completion, +9.7% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +2.05 total passing EPA. Dre'Mont Jones (New York Giants), 54.5% completion, -0.7% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +3.03 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
D. Inman (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.38 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+2.91 EPA): (1:11) (Shotgun) 8-K.Allen pass short right to 80-D.Inman to NYG 25 for 15 yards (21-J.Peppers) [54-B.Martinez]..
Was Washington Commanders vs New York Giants a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. New York Giants won 20-19 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L
New York Giants
Entered 0-5 Now 1-5 W
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