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NFL · Week 7 · October 23, 2022 · 12 min read

Green Bay Packers vs. Washington Commanders: 2022 Week 7 Recap

Commanders defeat Packers 23–21 in Week 7

Curtis Samuel led Fantasy Impact as Commanders prevailed in a 21–23 Week 7 finish.

Green Bay Packers 21 3–4
Final 21–23
Washington Commanders 23 3–4 Winner
Winner
Washington Commanders
Final score
21–23
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 14–10 Washington Commanders
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
FantasyHQ MVP
Curtis Samuel
Game date
October 23, 2022

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Andre Jones Jr.
    Andre Jones Jr. 9 REC · 53 YDS · 2 TD +3.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Allen Lazard
    Allen Lazard 6 REC · 55 YDS +1.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Am.Rodgers 2 REC · 20 YDS +0.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • Curtis Samuel
    Curtis Samuel 5 REC · 53 YDS +5.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Terry McLaurin
    Terry McLaurin 5 REC · 73 YDS · 1 TD +2.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Armani Rogers
    Armani Rogers 3 REC · 28 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Washington Commanders
Final score
Washington Commanders 23–21 Green Bay Packers
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 14–10 Washington Commanders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Curtis Samuel
Top passer
Aaron Rodgers
Biggest EPA play
(13:42) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right intended for 23-J.McKissic INTERCEPTED by …
Game date
2022-10-23

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the Green Bay Packers 23–21 on 2022-10-23, overcoming Green Bay Packers's 14–10 halftime lead. Curtis Samuel posted a game-high +5.23 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Green Bay Packers7707021
Washington Commanders37103023

Scoring Map

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

GBGreen Bay Packers
WASWashington Commanders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 6:45TD
    Andre Jones Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 4
    Score
    6-0

    (6:45) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 33-A.Jones for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 6:38XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    7-0

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

  3. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 2:07FG
    Joey Slye

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 3
    Score
    7-3

    (2:07) 6-J.Slye 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.

  4. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 13:42TD
    De'Vondre Campbell Sr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 41
    Score
    13-3

    (13:42) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right intended for 23-J.McKissic INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Campbell [52-R.Gary] at GB 37. 59-D.Campbell for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 13:29XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    14-3

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

  6. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 7:26TD
    Antonio Gibson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 9
    Score
    14-9

    (7:26) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short middle to 24-A.Gibson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 7:21XP
    Joey Slye

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    14-10

    6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.

  8. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 11:55TD
    Terry McLaurin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 37
    Score
    14-16

    (11:55) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep right to 17-T.McLaurin for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 11:49XP
    Joey Slye

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    14-17

    6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.

  10. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 0:11FG
    Joey Slye

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 13
    Score
    14-20

    (:11) 6-J.Slye 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.

  11. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 6:42FG
    Joey Slye

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    14-23

    (6:42) 6-J.Slye 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.

  12. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 3:33TD
    Andre Jones Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 21
    Score
    20-23

    (3:33) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 33-A.Jones for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 3:26XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    21-23

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Curtis SamuelCurtis Samuel · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.23 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
  2. 2Andre Jones Jr.Andre Jones Jr. · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.83 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  3. 3Terry McLaurinTerry McLaurin · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.69 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  4. 4Armani RogersArmani Rogers · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
  5. 5Antonio GibsonAntonio Gibson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.20 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
  6. 6Brian RobinsonBrian Robinson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.23 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
  7. 7Allen LazardAllen Lazard · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.22 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  8. 8Antonio GibsonAntonio Gibson · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +1.20 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Curtis Samuel

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Curtis Samuel — WAS · Receiving

Curtis Samuel posted the highest total EPA (+5.23) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.65 EPA per play.

Curtis Samuel's top snap (+3.82 EPA): (10:10) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right to 10-C.Samuel pushed ob at GB 35 for 26 yards (21-E.Stokes). PENALTY on GB-21-E.Stokes, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced at GB 35.

Biggest single play (-9.20 EPA): Taylor Heinicke — (13:42) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right intended for 23-J.McKissic INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Campbell [52-R.Gary] at GB 37. 59-D.Campbell for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Aaron Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 40 dropbacks · 57.5% completion · -4.5% CPOE · +0.00 EPA/play · +0.18 total EPA
  • Taylor HeinickeTaylor Heinicke (Washington Commanders) · 36 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · -2.4% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.21 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatGreen Bay PackersWashington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play-0.058-0.018
Offensive success rate37.1%39.6%
Pass EPA/play+0.004-0.006
Rush EPA/play-0.177-0.062
Defensive EPA/play+0.018+0.058
Defensive success rate60.4%62.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Green Bay Packers -0.06, Washington Commanders -0.02) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Green Bay Packers: -0.06 EPA/play (36th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • Washington Commanders: -0.02 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, -4.05 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Washington Commanders: 11 drives, -1.60 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Andre Jones Jr.Green Bay Packers — Andre Jones Jr. (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q1 6:45)
  • De'Vondre Campbell Sr.Green Bay Packers — De'Vondre Campbell Sr. (Q2 13:42)
  • Antonio GibsonWashington Commanders — Antonio Gibson (Taylor Heinicke pass) (Q2 7:26)
  • Terry McLaurinWashington Commanders — Terry McLaurin (Taylor Heinicke pass) (Q3 11:55)
  • Andre Jones Jr.Green Bay Packers — Andre Jones Jr. (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q4 3:33)

Field goals

  • Joey SlyeWashington Commanders — Joey Slye (Q1 2:07)
  • Joey SlyeWashington Commanders — Joey Slye (Q3 0:11)
  • Joey SlyeWashington Commanders — Joey Slye (Q4 6:42)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–3. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the WAS 4 (Q1 6:45) — (6:45) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 33-A.Jones for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 6:38) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the GB 3 (Q1 2:07) — (2:07) 6-J.Slye 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 41 (Q2 13:42); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 13:29) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the GB 9 (Q2 7:26) — (7:26) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short middle to 24-A.Gibson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 7:21) — 6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the GB 37 (Q3 11:55) — (11:55) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep right to 17-T.McLaurin for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 11:49) — 6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the GB 13 (Q3 0:11) — (:11) 6-J.Slye 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way..

The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the GB 2 (Q4 6:42) — (6:42) 6-J.Slye 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the WAS 21 (Q4 3:33) — (3:33) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 33-A.Jones for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 3:26) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Washington Commanders (Q2 13:42) — (13:42) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right intended for 23-J.McKissic INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Campbell [52-R.Gary] at GB 37. 59-D.Campbell for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -24.4% · EPA -9.20]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:05) — (:05) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 85-R.Tonyan to WAS 33 for 21 yards. Lateral to 8-Am.Rodgers to WAS 38 for -5 yards. FUMBLES, recovered by GB-50-Z.Tom at WAS 39. 50-Z.Tom to WAS 41 fo [WPA -24.3% · EPA -0.21]
  • Washington Commanders (Q4 0:29) — (:29) 5-T.Way punts 24 yards to GB 18, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, fair catch by 8-Am.Rodgers. [WPA -14.4% · EPA -0.26]
  • Washington Commanders (Q2 7:26) — (7:26) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short middle to 24-A.Gibson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.4% · EPA +3.28]
  • Washington Commanders (Q3 11:55) — (11:55) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep right to 17-T.McLaurin for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.1% · EPA +3.15]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Washington Commanders (Q2 13:42) — (13:42) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right intended for 23-J.McKissic INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Campbell [52-R.Gary] at GB 37. 59-D.Campbell for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -24.4% · EPA -9.20]
  • Washington Commanders (Q1 5:05) — (5:05) 5-T.Way punts 43 yards to GB 20, Center-54-C.Cheeseman. 8-Am.Rodgers MUFFS catch, touched at GB 18, RECOVERED by WAS-35-P.Butler at GB 17. [WPA +12.6% · EPA +5.39]
  • Washington Commanders (Q4 10:10) — (10:10) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right to 10-C.Samuel pushed ob at GB 35 for 26 yards (21-E.Stokes). PENALTY on GB-21-E.Stokes, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced at GB 35. [WPA +6.7% · EPA +3.82]
  • Washington Commanders (Q2 2:52) — (2:52) 6-J.Slye 47 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way. [WPA -8.7% · EPA -3.55]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 6:45 · WAS 4 · Score 6-0
    (6:45) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 33-A.Jones for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 6:38 · WAS 15 · Score 7-0
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
  3. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 2:07 · GB 3 · Score 7-3
    (2:07) 6-J.Slye 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
  4. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 13:42 · GB 41 · Score 13-3
    (13:42) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right intended for 23-J.McKissic INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Campbell [52-R.Gary] at GB 37. 59-D.Campbell for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 13:29 · WAS 15 · Score 14-3
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
  6. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 7:26 · GB 9 · Score 14-9
    (7:26) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short middle to 24-A.Gibson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 7:21 · GB 15 · Score 14-10
    6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
  8. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 11:55 · GB 37 · Score 14-16
    (11:55) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep right to 17-T.McLaurin for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 11:49 · GB 15 · Score 14-17
    6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
  10. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 0:11 · GB 13 · Score 14-20
    (:11) 6-J.Slye 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
  11. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 6:42 · GB 2 · Score 14-23
    (6:42) 6-J.Slye 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
  12. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 3:33 · WAS 21 · Score 20-23
    (3:33) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 33-A.Jones for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 3:26 · WAS 15 · Score 21-23
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Coco, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.

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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Curtis Samuel (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Green Bay Packers vs Washington Commanders on 2022-10-23?

The Washington Commanders beat the Green Bay Packers 23-21 in Week 7, 2022.

What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Washington Commanders?

Q1: Green Bay Packers 7, Washington Commanders 3; Q2: Green Bay Packers 7, Washington Commanders 7; Q3: Green Bay Packers 0, Washington Commanders 10; Q4: Green Bay Packers 7, Washington Commanders 3; Final: Green Bay Packers 21, Washington Commanders 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Washington Commanders?

Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Jones (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 6:45) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Campbell (Q2 13:42) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Gibson (T. Heinicke pass) (Q2 7:26) Washington Commanders touchdown — T. McLaurin (T. Heinicke pass) (Q3 11:55) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Jones (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 3:33) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Slye (Q1 2:07, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Slye (Q3 0:11, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Slye (Q4 6:42, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Washington Commanders?

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 57.5% completion, -4.5% CPOE, +0.00 EPA per dropback, +0.18 total passing EPA. Taylor Heinicke (Washington Commanders), 55.6% completion, -2.4% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.21 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Washington Commanders?

Curtis Samuel (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.23 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+3.82 EPA): (10:10) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right to 10-C.Samuel pushed ob at GB 35 for 26 yards (21-E.Stokes). PENALTY on GB-21-E.Stokes, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced.

Was Green Bay Packers vs Washington Commanders a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. Washington Commanders won 23-21 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Green Bay Packers

Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L

Washington Commanders

Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W