Quick answer
- Winner
- Detroit Lions
- Final score
- Detroit Lions 36–27 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- Washington Commanders 0–22 Detroit Lions at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jahan Dotson
- Top passer
- Carson Wentz
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:13) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep middle intended for 82-L.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 25-W…
- Game date
- 2022-09-18
Game summary
The Detroit Lions beat the Washington Commanders 36–27 on 2022-09-18. Jahan Dotson posted a game-high +6.47 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 22 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Washington Commanders | 0 | 0 | 15 | 12 | 0 | 27 |
 Detroit Lions | 12 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 36 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
WASWashington Commanders
(8:10) 19-A.Seibert 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
(3:22) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz sacked at WAS -4 for -9 yards (53-C.Harris). FUMBLES (53-C.Harris) [53-C.Harris], touched at WAS -7, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.
(1:45) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 14-A.St. Brown for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-M.Sweat].
19-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
(13:51) 19-A.Seibert 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
(6:47) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 8-J.Reynolds for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
19-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
(13:03) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left to 10-C.Samuel for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
(3:04) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep middle to 82-L.Thomas for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-C.Wentz pass to 1-J.Dotson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(1:38) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 32-D.Swift for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-J.Davis].
19-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
(10:44) (Shotgun) 24-A.Gibson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(7:05) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 14-A.St. Brown for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
19-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
(2:00) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 1-J.Dotson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit LionsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 8:10FG Austin SeibertPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 17
- Score
- 0-3
(8:10) 19-A.Seibert 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 3:22Safety Carson WentzPoints+2
- Yard line
- DET 95
- Score
- 0-5
(3:22) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz sacked at WAS -4 for -9 yards (53-C.Harris). FUMBLES (53-C.Harris) [53-C.Harris], touched at WAS -7, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 1:45TD ASA. StPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 13
- Score
- 0-11
(1:45) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 14-A.St. Brown for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-M.Sweat].
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 1:40XP Austin SeibertPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 0-12
19-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 13:51FG Austin SeibertPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 30
- Score
- 0-15
(13:51) 19-A.Seibert 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 6:47TD Josh ReynoldsPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 3
- Score
- 0-21
(6:47) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 8-J.Reynolds for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 6:43XP Austin SeibertPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 0-22
19-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 13:03TD Curtis SamuelPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 6-22
(13:03) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left to 10-C.Samuel for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 12:58XP Joey SlyePoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 7-22
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 3:04TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 20
- Score
- 13-22
(3:04) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep middle to 82-L.Thomas for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 2:58Safety Carson WentzPoints+2
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 15-22
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-C.Wentz pass to 1-J.Dotson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 1:38TD D'Andre SwiftPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 22
- Score
- 15-28
(1:38) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 32-D.Swift for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-J.Davis].
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 1:28XP Austin SeibertPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 15-29
19-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 10:44TD Antonio GibsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 1
- Score
- 21-29
(10:44) (Shotgun) 24-A.Gibson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 7:05TD ASA. StPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 11
- Score
- 21-35
(7:05) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 14-A.St. Brown for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 7:00XP Austin SeibertPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 21-36
19-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 2:00TD Jahan DotsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 1
- Score
- 27-36
(2:00) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 1-J.Dotson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Jahan Dotson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.47 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 2Curtis Samuel · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.29 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 3Carson Wentz · Washington Commanders · Passing · +5.22 total EPA · 55 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 4A. St.Brown · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.51 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 5Josh Reynolds · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.47 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 6D'Andre Swift · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.18 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 7J. McKissic · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.01 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 8St. Brown · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +2.96 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.48 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
Jahan Dotson — WAS · Receiving
Jahan Dotson posted the highest total EPA (+6.47) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.92 EPA per play.
Jahan Dotson's top snap (+3.12 EPA): (14:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep right to 1-J.Dotson to DET 20 for 40 yards (25-W.Harris).
Biggest single play (-4.18 EPA): Carson Wentz — (10:13) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep middle intended for 82-L.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 25-W.Harris at DET 20. 25-W.Harris to DET 20 for no gain (82-L.Thomas).
Quarterback report card
Carson Wentz led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Carson Wentz (Washington Commanders) · 55 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · +0.5% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +5.22 total EPA
Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) · 37 dropbacks · 54.1% completion · -6.6% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.22 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.013 | +0.089 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.4% | 41.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.095 | +0.033 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.078 | +0.104 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.089 | +0.013 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.8% | 62.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Detroit Lions held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Washington Commanders: -0.01 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: +0.09 EPA/play (78th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 14 drives, +7.09 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 14 drives, -1.21 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — A. St (Jared Goff pass)
- Detroit Lions — Josh Reynolds (Jared Goff pass)
- Washington Commanders — Curtis Samuel (Carson Wentz pass)
- Washington Commanders — Logan Thomas (Carson Wentz pass)
- Detroit Lions — D'Andre Swift (Jared Goff pass)
- Washington Commanders — Antonio Gibson
- Detroit Lions — A. St (Jared Goff pass)
- Washington Commanders — Jahan Dotson (Carson Wentz pass)
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — Austin Seibert
- Detroit Lions — Austin Seibert
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 12–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the WAS 17 (Q1 8:10) — (8:10) 19-A.Seibert 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Detroit Lions registered a safety from the DET 95 (Q1 3:22); Detroit Lions found the end zone from the WAS 13 (Q1 1:45) — (1:45) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 14-A.St. Brown for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-M.Sweat].; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 1:40) — 19-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the WAS 30 (Q2 13:51) — (13:51) 19-A.Seibert 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the WAS 3 (Q2 6:47) — (6:47) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 8-J.Reynolds for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 6:43) — 19-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 15–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DET 15 (Q3 13:03) — (13:03) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left to 10-C.Samuel for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 12:58) — 6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DET 20 (Q3 3:04) — (3:04) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep middle to 82-L.Thomas for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders registered a safety from the DET 2 (Q3 2:58) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-C.Wentz pass to 1-J.Dotson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the WAS 22 (Q3 1:38) — (1:38) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 32-D.Swift for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-J.Davis].; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 1:28) — 19-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 12–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q4 10:44) — (10:44) (Shotgun) 24-A.Gibson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the WAS 11 (Q4 7:05) — (7:05) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 14-A.St. Brown for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 7:00) — 19-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 1-J.Dotson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 10:18) — (10:18) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 14-A.St. Brown pushed ob at WAS 24 for 49 yards (22-D.Forrest).
- Detroit Lions (Q3 2:58) — (2:58) 14-A.St. Brown right end to WAS 17 for 58 yards (25-B.St-Juste).
- Detroit Lions (Q3 1:38) — (1:38) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 32-D.Swift for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-J.Davis].
- Detroit Lions (Q1 4:07) — (4:07) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass incomplete short left to 4-D.Chark (29-K.Fuller) [95-C.Toohill].
- Detroit Lions (Q1 1:45) — (1:45) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 14-A.St. Brown for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-M.Sweat].
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 10:13) — (10:13) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep middle intended for 82-L.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 25-W.Harris at DET 20. 25-W.Harris to DET 20 for no gain (82-L.Thomas).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 10:18) — (10:18) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 14-A.St. Brown pushed ob at WAS 24 for 49 yards (22-D.Forrest).
- Detroit Lions (Q3 1:38) — (1:38) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 32-D.Swift for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-J.Davis].
- Detroit Lions (Q3 2:58) — (2:58) 14-A.St. Brown right end to WAS 17 for 58 yards (25-B.St-Juste).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 8:10 · WAS 17 · Score 0-3
(8:10) 19-A.Seibert 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Detroit Lions Safety (+2) — Q1 3:22 · DET 95 · Score 0-5
(3:22) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz sacked at WAS -4 for -9 yards (53-C.Harris). FUMBLES (53-C.Harris) [53-C.Harris], touched at WAS -7, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 1:45 · WAS 13 · Score 0-11
(1:45) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 14-A.St. Brown for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-M.Sweat]. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 1:40 · WAS 15 · Score 0-12
19-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 13:51 · WAS 30 · Score 0-15
(13:51) 19-A.Seibert 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 6:47 · WAS 3 · Score 0-21
(6:47) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 8-J.Reynolds for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 6:43 · WAS 15 · Score 0-22
19-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 13:03 · DET 15 · Score 6-22
(13:03) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left to 10-C.Samuel for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 12:58 · DET 15 · Score 7-22
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 3:04 · DET 20 · Score 13-22
(3:04) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep middle to 82-L.Thomas for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders Safety (+2) — Q3 2:58 · DET 2 · Score 15-22
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-C.Wentz pass to 1-J.Dotson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 1:38 · WAS 22 · Score 15-28
(1:38) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 32-D.Swift for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-J.Davis]. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 1:28 · WAS 15 · Score 15-29
19-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 10:44 · DET 1 · Score 21-29
(10:44) (Shotgun) 24-A.Gibson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 7:05 · WAS 11 · Score 21-35
(7:05) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 14-A.St. Brown for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 7:00 · WAS 15 · Score 21-36
19-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · DET 1 · Score 27-36
(2:00) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 1-J.Dotson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
- Jahan Dotson (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Jared Goff (DET) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions on 2022-09-18?
The Detroit Lions beat the Washington Commanders 36-27 in Week 2, 2022.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Washington Commanders 0, Detroit Lions 12; Q2: Washington Commanders 0, Detroit Lions 10; Q3: Washington Commanders 15, Detroit Lions 7; Q4: Washington Commanders 12, Detroit Lions 7; Final: Washington Commanders 27, Detroit Lions 36.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions touchdown — A. St (J. Goff pass) (Q1 1:45) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Reynolds (J. Goff pass) (Q2 6:47) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Samuel (C. Wentz pass) (Q3 13:03) Washington Commanders touchdown — L. Thomas (C. Wentz pass) (Q3 3:04) Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Swift (J. Goff pass) (Q3 1:38) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Gibson (Q4 10:44) Detroit Lions touchdown — A. St (J. Goff pass) (Q4 7:05) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Dotson (C. Wentz pass) (Q4 2:00) Detroit Lions field goal — A. Seibert (Q1 8:10, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — A. Seibert (Q2 13:51, 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?
Carson Wentz (Washington Commanders), 54.5% completion, +0.5% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +5.22 total passing EPA. Jared Goff (Detroit Lions), 54.1% completion, -6.6% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.22 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions?
Jahan Dotson (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.47 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+3.12 EPA): (14:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep right to 1-J.Dotson to DET 20 for 40 yards (25-W.Harris)..
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
Detroit Lions
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
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