Quick answer
- Winner
- Washington Commanders
- Final score
- Washington Commanders 42–14 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Washington Commanders 20–7 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jayden Daniels
- Top passer
- Jayden Daniels
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:11) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep left to 18-M.Harrison ran ob at WAS 32 for 19 yards.
- Game date
- 2024-09-29
Game summary
The Washington Commanders beat the Arizona Cardinals 42–14 on 2024-09-29. Jayden Daniels posted a game-high +17.13 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Washington Commanders | 7 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 0 | 42 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
WASWashington Commanders
(9:57) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 18-M.Harrison for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
(5:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-B.Robinson up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
(10:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-J.McNichols left end for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
(:03) 3-A.Seibert 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
END QUARTER 2
(13:57) (Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
(5:19) 3-A.Seibert 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
(:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-J.Conner up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
(8:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass short middle to 17-T.McLaurin for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-J.Daniels pass to 86-Z.Ertz is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(4:33) 26-J.McNichols up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-26-J.McNichols, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
ARIArizona CardinalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 9:57TD Malik HarrisonPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 0-6
(9:57) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 18-M.Harrison for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 9:54XP Points+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 0-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 5:17TD Brian RobinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 6
- Score
- 6-7
(5:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-B.Robinson up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 5:13XP Austin SeibertPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 7-7
3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 10:26TD Jeremy McNicholsPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 27
- Score
- 13-7
(10:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-J.McNichols left end for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 10:18XP Austin SeibertPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 14-7
3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:03FG Austin SeibertPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 27
- Score
- 17-7
(:03) 3-A.Seibert 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- —
- Score
- 17-7
END QUARTER 2
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 13:57TD Jayden DanielsPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 9
- Score
- 23-7
(13:57) (Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 13:52XP Austin SeibertPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 24-7
3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 5:19FG Austin SeibertPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 19
- Score
- 27-7
(5:19) 3-A.Seibert 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 0:15TD James ConnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 6
- Score
- 27-13
(:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-J.Conner up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 0:11XP Points+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 27-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 8:35TD Terry McLaurinPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 10
- Score
- 33-14
(8:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass short middle to 17-T.McLaurin for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 8:30Safety Jayden DanielsPoints+2
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 35-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-J.Daniels pass to 86-Z.Ertz is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 4:33TD Jeremy McNicholsPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 7
- Score
- 41-14
(4:33) 26-J.McNichols up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-26-J.McNichols, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 4:30XP Austin SeibertPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 30
- Score
- 42-14
3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Jayden Daniels · Washington Commanders · Passing · +17.13 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 2
Olamide Zaccheaus · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +8.23 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play - 3Malik Harrison · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +7.39 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
- 4Jeremy McNichols · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +5.83 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 5Brian Robinson · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +4.56 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 6
Noah Brown · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play - 7James Conner · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +2.42 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 8Jayden Daniels · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +2.14 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.07 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
Jayden Daniels — WAS · Passing
Jayden Daniels posted the highest total EPA (+17.13) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.44 EPA per play.
Jayden Daniels's top snap (-3.53 EPA): (6:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass deep middle intended for 17-T.McLaurin INTERCEPTED by 21-G.Williams at ARI 18. 21-G.Williams to ARI 18 for no gain (86-Z.Ertz).
Biggest single play (+4.36 EPA): Kenneth Murray, Jr. — (2:11) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep left to 18-M.Harrison ran ob at WAS 32 for 19 yards.
Quarterback report card
Jayden Daniels led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jayden Daniels (Washington Commanders) · 39 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +14.3% CPOE · +0.44 EPA/play · +17.13 total EPA
Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Arizona Cardinals) · 28 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +0.4% CPOE · -0.26 EPA/play · -7.35 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.374 | -0.060 |
| Offensive success rate | 60.7% | 51.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.439 | -0.262 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.392 | +0.042 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.060 | -0.374 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.6% | 39.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.37 vs -0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Washington Commanders: +0.37 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.06 EPA/play (31st percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 9 drives, -4.36 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 9 drives, +31.40 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — Malik Harrison (Kenneth Murray, Jr. pass)
- Washington Commanders — Brian Robinson
- Washington Commanders — Jeremy McNichols
- Washington Commanders — Jayden Daniels
- Arizona Cardinals — James Conner
- Washington Commanders — Terry McLaurin (Jayden Daniels pass)
- Washington Commanders — Jeremy McNichols
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — Austin Seibert
- Washington Commanders — unlisted player
- Washington Commanders — Austin Seibert
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q1 9:57) — (9:57) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 18-M.Harrison for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 9:54) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the ARI 6 (Q1 5:17) — (5:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-B.Robinson up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 5:13) — 3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 13–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the ARI 27 (Q2 10:26) — (10:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-J.McNichols left end for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 10:18) — 3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the ARI 27 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 3-A.Seibert 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal (Q2 0:00) — END QUARTER 2.
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the ARI 9 (Q3 13:57) — (13:57) (Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 13:52) — 3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the ARI 19 (Q3 5:19) — (5:19) 3-A.Seibert 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the WAS 6 (Q3 0:15) — (:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-J.Conner up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 0:11) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 15–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the ARI 10 (Q4 8:35) — (8:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass short middle to 17-T.McLaurin for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders registered a safety from the ARI 2 (Q4 8:30) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-J.Daniels pass to 86-Z.Ertz is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the ARI 7 (Q4 4:33) — (4:33) 26-J.McNichols up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-26-J.McNichols, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the ARI 30 (Q4 4:30) — 3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 10:26) — (10:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-J.McNichols left end for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 6:50) — (6:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass deep middle intended for 17-T.McLaurin INTERCEPTED by 21-G.Williams at ARI 18. 21-G.Williams to ARI 18 for no gain (86-Z.Ertz).
- Washington Commanders (Q1 6:49) — (6:49) (No Huddle) 8-B.Robinson left end to ARI 23 for 17 yards (3-B.Baker; 21-G.Williams).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 9:57) — (9:57) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 18-M.Harrison for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 0:34) — (:34) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray sacked at WAS 42 for -7 yards (92-D.Armstrong).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 2:11) — (2:11) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep left to 18-M.Harrison ran ob at WAS 32 for 19 yards.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 7:19) — (7:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep left to 14-Mi.Wilson to WAS 24 for 22 yards (11-J.Chinn; 4-F.Luvu). Washington challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVER
- Washington Commanders (Q2 6:50) — (6:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass deep middle intended for 17-T.McLaurin INTERCEPTED by 21-G.Williams at ARI 18. 21-G.Williams to ARI 18 for no gain (86-Z.Ertz).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 7:02) — (7:02) (Shotgun) 8-B.Robinson right tackle to WAS 43 for 18 yards (7-K.White, 34-J.Thompson). PENALTY on ARI-45-D.Gardeck, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at WAS 43.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 9:57 · WAS 2 · Score 0-6
(9:57) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 18-M.Harrison for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 9:54 · WAS 15 · Score 0-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 5:17 · ARI 6 · Score 6-7
(5:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-B.Robinson up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 5:13 · ARI 15 · Score 7-7
3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 10:26 · ARI 27 · Score 13-7
(10:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-J.McNichols left end for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 10:18 · ARI 15 · Score 14-7
3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · ARI 27 · Score 17-7
(:03) 3-A.Seibert 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · Score 17-7
END QUARTER 2 - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 13:57 · ARI 9 · Score 23-7
(13:57) (Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 13:52 · ARI 15 · Score 24-7
3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 5:19 · ARI 19 · Score 27-7
(5:19) 3-A.Seibert 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 0:15 · WAS 6 · Score 27-13
(:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-J.Conner up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 0:11 · WAS 15 · Score 27-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 8:35 · ARI 10 · Score 33-14
(8:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass short middle to 17-T.McLaurin for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders Safety (+2) — Q4 8:30 · ARI 2 · Score 35-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-J.Daniels pass to 86-Z.Ertz is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 4:33 · ARI 7 · Score 41-14
(4:33) 26-J.McNichols up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-26-J.McNichols, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 4:30 · ARI 30 · Score 42-14
3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
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.
- Jayden Daniels (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Jayden Daniels (WAS) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Arizona Cardinals on 2024-09-29?
The Washington Commanders beat the Arizona Cardinals 42-14 in Week 4, 2024.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: Washington Commanders 7, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q2: Washington Commanders 13, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q3: Washington Commanders 10, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q4: Washington Commanders 15, Arizona Cardinals 0; Final: Washington Commanders 42, Arizona Cardinals 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Arizona Cardinals?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — M. Harrison (K. Murray pass) (Q1 9:57) Washington Commanders touchdown — B. Robinson (Q1 5:17) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. McNichols (Q2 10:26) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Daniels (Q3 13:57) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Conner (Q3 0:15) Washington Commanders touchdown — T. McLaurin (J. Daniels pass) (Q4 8:35) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. McNichols (Q4 4:33) Washington Commanders field goal — A. Seibert (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:00, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — A. Seibert (Q3 5:19, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Arizona Cardinals?
Jayden Daniels (Washington Commanders), 66.7% completion, +14.3% CPOE, +0.44 EPA per dropback, +17.13 total passing EPA. Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Arizona Cardinals), 57.1% completion, +0.4% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -7.35 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Arizona Cardinals?
Jayden Daniels (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.13 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (-3.53 EPA): (6:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels pass deep middle intended for 17-T.McLaurin INTERCEPTED by 21-G.Williams at ARI 18. 21-G.Williams to ARI 18 for no gain (86-Z.Ertz)..
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
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