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NFL · Week 3 · September 25, 2022 · 12 min read

Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Commanders: 2022 Week 3 Recap

Eagles defeat Commanders 24–8 in Week 3

Jalen Hurts led Fantasy Impact as Eagles prevailed in a 24–8 Week 3 finish.

Philadelphia Eagles 24 3–0 Winner
Final 24–8
Washington Commanders 8 1–2
Winner
Philadelphia Eagles
Final score
24–8
Halftime
Philadelphia Eagles 30–0 Washington Commanders
Top passer
Carson Wentz
FantasyHQ MVP
Jalen Hurts
Game date
September 25, 2022

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • Jalen Hurts
    Jalen Hurts 22/43 · 341 YDS · 3 TD +18.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Donovan Smith
    Donovan Smith 8 REC · 169 YDS · 1 TD +13.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Anthony Brown
    Anthony Brown 5 REC · 85 YDS · 1 TD +6.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • Terry McLaurin
    Terry McLaurin 6 REC · 102 YDS +5.6 Fantasy Impact
  • J.McKissic 6 REC · 32 YDS +2.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Dax Milne
    Dax Milne 1 REC · 12 YDS +1.7 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Philadelphia Eagles
Final score
Philadelphia Eagles 24–8 Washington Commanders
Halftime
Philadelphia Eagles 30–0 Washington Commanders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Jalen Hurts
Top passer
Carson Wentz
Biggest EPA play
(14:12) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz sacked at WAS 23 for -6 yards (55-B.Graham). FUMBLES (55-B.Gr…
Game date
2022-09-25

Game summary

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 24–8 on 2022-09-25. Jalen Hurts posted a game-high +18.23 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 30 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q4T
Philadelphia Eagles30000024
Washington Commanders080008

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

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 14:56FG
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 14
    Score
    3-0

    (14:56) 4-J.Elliott 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.

  2. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 13:26TD
    Dallas Goedert

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 23
    Score
    9-0

    (13:26) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short middle to 88-D.Goedert for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 13:18XP
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    10-0

    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.

  4. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 3:00TD
    Anthony Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 9
    Score
    16-0

    (3:00) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short right to 11-A.Brown for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 2:56TD
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+7

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    17-0

    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.

  6. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 0:01TD
    Donovan Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    23-0

    (:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short left to 6-D.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 0:00XP
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    24-0

    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.

  8. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 14:10Safety
    Ben Scott

    Points+2

    Yard line
    WAS 99
    Score
    24-2

    (14:10) 35-B.Scott up the middle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (94-D.Payne).

  9. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 2:00TD
    Antonio Gibson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 1
    Score
    24-8

    (2:00) (Shotgun) 24-A.Gibson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Jalen HurtsJalen Hurts · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +18.23 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
  2. 2Donovan SmithDonovan Smith · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +13.26 total EPA · 12 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
  3. 3Anthony BrownAnthony Brown · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +6.09 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
  4. 4Terry McLaurinTerry McLaurin · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.64 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
  5. 5Grant CalcaterraGrant Calcaterra · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.78 EPA/play
  6. 6J. McKissic · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.09 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
  7. 7Dallas GoedertDallas Goedert · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.78 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
  8. 8Dax MilneDax Milne · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Jalen Hurts

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Jalen Hurts — PHI · Passing

Jalen Hurts posted the highest total EPA (+18.23) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.42 EPA per play.

Jalen Hurts's top snap (+4.04 EPA): (:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short left to 6-D.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.42 EPA): Carson Wentz — (14:12) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz sacked at WAS 23 for -6 yards (55-B.Graham). FUMBLES (55-B.Graham) [55-B.Graham], RECOVERED by PHI-97-J.Hargrave at WAS 24.

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 WentzCarson Wentz (Washington Commanders) · 58 dropbacks · 43.1% completion · -7.6% CPOE · -0.31 EPA/play · -18.10 total EPA
  • Jalen HurtsJalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) · 43 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · +4.1% CPOE · +0.42 EPA/play · +18.23 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPhiladelphia EaglesWashington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play+0.067-0.160
Offensive success rate42.2%40.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.424-0.312
Rush EPA/play-0.523-0.161
Defensive EPA/play+0.160-0.067
Defensive success rate59.6%57.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Philadelphia Eagles generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.16), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Philadelphia Eagles: +0.07 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • Washington Commanders: -0.16 EPA/play (15th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • Philadelphia Eagles: 13 drives, +5.53 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Washington Commanders: 12 drives, -15.05 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Dallas GoedertPhiladelphia Eagles — Dallas Goedert (Jalen Hurts pass) (Q2 13:26)
  • Anthony BrownPhiladelphia Eagles — Anthony Brown (Jalen Hurts pass) (Q2 3:00)
  • Donovan SmithPhiladelphia Eagles — Donovan Smith (Jalen Hurts pass) (Q2 0:01)
  • Antonio GibsonWashington Commanders — Antonio Gibson (Q4 2:00)

Field goals

  • Jordan ElliottPhiladelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q2 14:56)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 30–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 14 (Q2 14:56) — (14:56) 4-J.Elliott 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 23 (Q2 13:26) — (13:26) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short middle to 88-D.Goedert for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 13:18) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 9 (Q2 3:00) — (3:00) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short right to 11-A.Brown for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 15 (Q2 2:56) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q2 0:01) — (:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short left to 6-D.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 0:00) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 8–0. Washington Commanders registered a safety from the WAS 99 (Q4 14:10) — (14:10) 35-B.Scott up the middle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (94-D.Payne).; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 24-A.Gibson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Washington Commanders (Q2 14:12) — (14:12) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz sacked at WAS 23 for -6 yards (55-B.Graham). FUMBLES (55-B.Graham) [55-B.Graham], RECOVERED by PHI-97-J.Hargrave at WAS 24. [WPA -13.3% · EPA -5.42]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 1:20) — (1:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep right to 6-D.Smith ran ob at WAS 16 for 45 yards (25-B.St-Juste). [WPA +9.9% · EPA +2.98]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 7:11) — (7:11) 3-Z.Pascal right end to WAS 8 for no gain (58-S.Toney; 55-C.Holcomb). [WPA -8.5% · EPA -3.61]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 1:45) — (1:45) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short left to 11-A.Brown to PHI 39 for 13 yards (22-D.Forrest). [WPA +6.1% · EPA +2.00]
  • Washington Commanders (Q1 9:59) — (9:59) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz sacked at WAS 7 for -7 yards (97-J.Hargrave). [WPA -5.4% · EPA -1.36]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Washington Commanders (Q2 14:12) — (14:12) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz sacked at WAS 23 for -6 yards (55-B.Graham). FUMBLES (55-B.Graham) [55-B.Graham], RECOVERED by PHI-97-J.Hargrave at WAS 24. [WPA -13.3% · EPA -5.42]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 0:01) — (:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short left to 6-D.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.5% · EPA +4.04]
  • Washington Commanders (Q4 14:14) — (14:14) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 82-L.Thomas to PHI 1 for no gain (29-A.Maddox). [WPA +0.2% · EPA -3.98]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 0:37) — (:37) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep middle to 6-D.Smith to WAS 1 for 44 yards (29-K.Fuller). WAS-58-S.Toney was injured during the play. PHI-6-D.Smith was injured during the play. [WPA +2.3% · EPA +3.77]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 14:56 · WAS 14 · Score 3-0
    (14:56) 4-J.Elliott 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
  2. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 13:26 · WAS 23 · Score 9-0
    (13:26) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short middle to 88-D.Goedert for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 13:18 · WAS 15 · Score 10-0
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
  4. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 3:00 · WAS 9 · Score 16-0
    (3:00) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short right to 11-A.Brown for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+7) — Q2 2:56 · WAS 15 · Score 17-0
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
  6. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 0:01 · WAS 2 · Score 23-0
    (:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short left to 6-D.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 0:00 · WAS 15 · Score 24-0
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
  8. Washington Commanders Safety (+2) — Q4 14:10 · WAS 99 · Score 24-2
    (14:10) 35-B.Scott up the middle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (94-D.Payne).
  9. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · PHI 1 · Score 24-8
    (2:00) (Shotgun) 24-A.Gibson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

Key takeaways

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

  • Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Carson Wentz (WAS) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Jalen Hurts (PHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders on 2022-09-25?

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 24-8 in Week 3, 2022.

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

Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 30, Washington Commanders 0; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Washington Commanders 8; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 24, Washington Commanders 8.

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

Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Goedert (J. Hurts pass) (Q2 13:26) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — A. Brown (J. Hurts pass) (Q2 3:00) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Smith (J. Hurts pass) (Q2 0:01) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Gibson (Q4 2:00) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q2 14:56, 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 (Washington Commanders), 43.1% completion, -7.6% CPOE, -0.31 EPA per dropback, -18.10 total passing EPA. Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles), 51.2% completion, +4.1% CPOE, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +18.23 total passing EPA.

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

Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.23 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (+4.04 EPA): (:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short left to 6-D.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W

Washington Commanders

Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L