Quick answer
- Winner
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Final score
- Philadelphia Eagles 38–31 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- Philadelphia Eagles 10–17 Washington Commanders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jalen Hurts
- Top passer
- Sam Howell
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:16) 1-J.Hurts up the middle to WAS 1 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by WAS-29-K.Fulle…
- Game date
- 2023-10-29
Game summary
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 38–31 on 2023-10-29, overcoming Washington Commanders's 17–10 halftime lead. Jalen Hurts posted a game-high +30.28 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 41 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 7 | 27 | 0 | 38 | |
| 7 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Jalen Hurts · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +30.28 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play - 2

Anthony Brown · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +16.22 total EPA · 8 snaps · +2.03 EPA/play - 3

Donovan Smith · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +9.18 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play - 4

Jahan Dotson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +7.94 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play - 5
Jamison Crowder · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +7.15 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play - 6

Sam Howell · Washington Commanders · Passing · +5.03 total EPA · 57 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play - 7

Kenneth Gainwell · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play - 8
Logan Thomas · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.11 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.26 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
Jalen Hurts — PHI · Passing
Jalen Hurts posted the highest total EPA (+30.28) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.72 EPA per play.
Jalen Hurts's top snap (-6.03 EPA): (10:16) 1-J.Hurts up the middle to WAS 1 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by WAS-29-K.Fuller at WAS 1.
Quarterback report card
Sam Howell led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Sam Howell (Washington Commanders) · 57 dropbacks · 68.4% completion · +8.4% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +5.03 total EPA
Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) · 42 dropbacks · 69.0% completion · +15.3% CPOE · +0.72 EPA/play · +30.28 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.220 | +0.066 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.0% | 48.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.721 | +0.088 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.748 | -0.103 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.066 | -0.220 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.1% | 57.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Philadelphia Eagles generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs +0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Philadelphia Eagles: +0.22 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
- Washington Commanders: +0.07 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
- Philadelphia Eagles: 12 drives, +17.39 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 11 drives, +5.90 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Washington Commanders — Terry McLaurin (Sam Howell pass) 
Washington Commanders — Jahan Dotson (Sam Howell pass) 
Philadelphia Eagles — Anthony Brown (Jalen Hurts pass) 
Philadelphia Eagles — Anthony Brown (Jalen Hurts pass)
Washington Commanders — Logan Thomas (Sam Howell pass) 
Philadelphia Eagles — Donovan Smith (Jalen Hurts pass) 
Philadelphia Eagles — Justin Jones (Jalen Hurts pass) 
Philadelphia Eagles — D'Andre Swift
Washington Commanders — Jamison Crowder (Sam Howell pass)
Field goals

Philadelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott 
Washington Commanders — Joey Slye
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 26 (Q1 7:19) — (7:19) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass deep left to 17-T.McLaurin for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q1 7:13); Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 33 (Q1 2:15) — (2:15) 4-J.Elliott 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 21 (Q2 12:44) — (12:44) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass deep middle to 1-J.Dotson for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 12:40) — 6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 16 (Q2 0:38) — (:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep left to 11-A.Brown for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 0:34) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 43 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 6-J.Slye 61 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way..
The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 25 (Q3 4:22); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 4:17) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann..
The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 27–14. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 7 (Q4 12:06) — (12:06) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass short middle to 82-L.Thomas for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q4 12:03) — 6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 38 (Q4 8:53) — (8:53) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep left to 6-D.Smith for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 8:47) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 8 (Q4 7:22) — (7:22) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short middle to 80-J.Jones for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 7:17) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 7 (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) 0-D.Swift left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 15 (Q4 1:50) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 26 (Q4 1:08) — (1:08) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass deep left to 83-J.Crowder for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q4 1:01) — 6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 8:53) — (8:53) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep left to 6-D.Smith for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 10:16) — (10:16) 1-J.Hurts up the middle to WAS 1 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by WAS-29-K.Fuller at WAS 1.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 8:10) — (8:10) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass short left intended for 17-T.McLaurin INTERCEPTED by 32-R.Blankenship at WAS 32. 32-R.Blankenship to WAS 15 for 17 yards (69-T.Larsen; 24-A.Gibson). PENALTY on WAS-87
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 7:22) — (7:22) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short middle to 80-J.Jones for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 10:21) — (10:21) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass incomplete deep left to 11-A.Brown. PENALTY on WAS-25-B.St-Juste, Defensive Pass Interference, 31 yards, enforced at WAS 32 - No Play. Penalty on WAS-25-B.St-Juste, Il
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 10:16) — (10:16) 1-J.Hurts up the middle to WAS 1 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by WAS-29-K.Fuller at WAS 1.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 6:59) — (6:59) (Shotgun) 14-K.Gainwell left end to WAS 5 for -2 yards (31-K.Curl). FUMBLES (31-K.Curl), RECOVERED by WAS-98-P.Mathis at WAS 7.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 8:10) — (8:10) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass short left intended for 17-T.McLaurin INTERCEPTED by 32-R.Blankenship at WAS 32. 32-R.Blankenship to WAS 15 for 17 yards (69-T.Larsen; 24-A.Gibson). PENALTY on WAS-87
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 10:21) — (10:21) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass incomplete deep left to 11-A.Brown. PENALTY on WAS-25-B.St-Juste, Defensive Pass Interference, 31 yards, enforced at WAS 32 - No Play. Penalty on WAS-25-B.St-Juste, Il
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 7:19 · PHI 26 · Score 0-6
(7:19) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass deep left to 17-T.McLaurin for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 7:13 · PHI 15 · Score 0-7
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way. WAS-53-R.Stromberg was injured during the play. He is Out. 53 - Knee injury
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 2:15 · WAS 33 · Score 3-7
(2:15) 4-J.Elliott 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 12:44 · PHI 21 · Score 3-13
(12:44) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass deep middle to 1-J.Dotson for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 12:40 · PHI 15 · Score 3-14
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 0:38 · WAS 16 · Score 9-14
(:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep left to 11-A.Brown for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 0:34 · WAS 15 · Score 10-14
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · PHI 43 · Score 10-17
(:06) 6-J.Slye 61 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 4:22 · WAS 25 · Score 16-17
(4:22) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep left to 11-A.Brown for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-J.Allen]. Penalty on WAS-31-K.Curl, Illegal Contact, declined.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 4:17 · WAS 15 · Score 17-17
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 12:06 · PHI 7 · Score 17-23
(12:06) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass short middle to 82-L.Thomas for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 12:03 · PHI 15 · Score 17-24
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 8:53 · WAS 38 · Score 23-24
(8:53) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep left to 6-D.Smith for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 8:47 · WAS 15 · Score 24-24
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 7:22 · WAS 8 · Score 30-24
(7:22) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short middle to 80-J.Jones for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 7:17 · WAS 15 · Score 31-24
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 1:53 · WAS 7 · Score 37-24
(1:53) 0-D.Swift left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+7) — Q4 1:50 · WAS 15 · Score 38-24
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-10-B.Mann.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 1:08 · PHI 26 · Score 38-30
(1:08) (Shotgun) 14-S.Howell pass deep left to 83-J.Crowder for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 1:01 · PHI 15 · Score 38-31
6-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Sam Howell (WAS) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders on 2023-10-29?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 38-31 in Week 8, 2023.
What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 3, Washington Commanders 7; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Washington Commanders 10; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Washington Commanders 0; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 27, Washington Commanders 14; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 38, Washington Commanders 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?
Washington Commanders touchdown — T. McLaurin (S. Howell pass) (Q1 7:19) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Dotson (S. Howell pass) (Q2 12:44) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — A. Brown (J. Hurts pass) (Q2 0:38) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — A. Brown (J. Hurts pass) (Q3 4:22) Washington Commanders touchdown — L. Thomas (S. Howell pass) (Q4 12:06) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Smith (J. Hurts pass) (Q4 8:53) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Jones (J. Hurts pass) (Q4 7:22) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Swift (Q4 1:53) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Crowder (S. Howell pass) (Q4 1:08) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q1 2:15, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Slye (Q2 0:06, 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?
Sam Howell (Washington Commanders), 68.4% completion, +8.4% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +5.03 total passing EPA. Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles), 69.0% completion, +15.3% CPOE, +0.72 EPA per dropback, +30.28 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 +30.28 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (-6.03 EPA): (10:16) 1-J.Hurts up the middle to WAS 1 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by WAS-29-K.Fuller at WAS 1..
Was Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Philadelphia Eagles won 38-31 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 6-1 Now 7-1 W
Washington Commanders
Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L