Quick answer
- Winner
- Detroit Lions
- Final score
- Detroit Lions 44–22 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 31–10 Washington Commanders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jared Goff
- Top passer
- Jared Goff
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short right to 1-D.Samuel for 4 yards, TOUCHD…
- Game date
- 2025-11-09
Game summary
The Detroit Lions beat the Washington Commanders 44–22 on 2025-11-09. Jared Goff posted a game-high +25.89 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 23 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 44 | |
| 3 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 22 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Jared Goff · Detroit Lions · Passing · +25.89 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play - 2

Marcus Mariota · Washington Commanders · Passing · +12.32 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play - 3

Joshua Williams · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +10.25 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play - 4

Jahmyr Gibbs · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +9.46 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play - 5

Sam LaPorta · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.75 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play - 6

Deebo Samuel Sr. · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.53 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play - 7

Kalif Raymond · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.30 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play - 8
A. St.Brown · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.11 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.51 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
Jared Goff — DET · Passing
Jared Goff posted the highest total EPA (+25.89) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.76 EPA per play.
Jared Goff's top snap (+3.27 EPA): (6:21) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 1-J.Williams pushed ob at WAS 38 for 41 yards (6-N.Igbinoghene; 20-Q.Martin).
Biggest single play (+3.98 EPA): Marcus Mariota — (7:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short right to 1-D.Samuel for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Jared Goff led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) · 34 dropbacks · 73.5% completion · +14.5% CPOE · +0.76 EPA/play · +25.89 total EPA
Marcus Mariota (Washington Commanders) · 28 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +14.3% CPOE · +0.44 EPA/play · +12.32 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.449 | +0.154 |
| Offensive success rate | 61.4% | 46.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.682 | +0.440 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.284 | -0.133 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.154 | -0.449 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.4% | 38.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Detroit Lions generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.45 vs +0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: +0.45 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
- Washington Commanders: +0.15 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 9 drives, +37.24 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 9 drives, +11.22 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Detroit Lions — Jahmyr Gibbs (Jared Goff pass)
Detroit Lions — A. St (Jared Goff pass) 
Detroit Lions — Jahmyr Gibbs 
Washington Commanders — Chris Rodriguez Jr. 
Detroit Lions — Joshua Williams (Jared Goff pass) 
Washington Commanders — Deebo Samuel Sr. (Marcus Mariota pass) 
Detroit Lions — Jahmyr Gibbs 
Washington Commanders — Ben Sinnott (Marcus Mariota pass)
Field goals
Washington Commanders — Matt Gay 
Detroit Lions — Jessie Bates III 
Detroit Lions — Jessie Bates III 
Detroit Lions — Jessie Bates III
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 20–3. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the WAS 14 (Q1 8:29) — (8:29) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 0-J.Gibbs for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the WAS 15 (Q1 8:24) — 39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the DET 26 (Q1 5:46) — (5:46) 16-M.Gay 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the WAS 9 (Q1 1:58) — (1:58) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 14-A.St. Brown for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 1:54) — 39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 11–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the WAS 13 (Q2 9:51); Detroit Lions registered a safety from the WAS 1 (Q2 9:41); Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q2 3:41) — (3:41) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 36-C.Rodriguez up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the DET 20 (Q2 3:39) — 16-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the WAS 4 (Q2 0:14).
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 12–10. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the WAS 14 (Q3 12:11) — (12:11) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 1-J.Williams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 12:06) — 39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DET 4 (Q3 7:09) — (7:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short right to 1-D.Samuel for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q3 7:05) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-M.Mariota pass to 1-D.Samuel is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the WAS 10 (Q3 2:33) — (2:33) 39-J.Bates 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 9–6. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the WAS 43 (Q4 12:58) — (12:58) (Shotgun) 0-J.Gibbs right end for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the DET 4 (Q4 7:01) — (7:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short right to 82-B.Sinnott for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the WAS 30 (Q4 4:38) — (4:38) 39-J.Bates 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 8:29) — (8:29) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 0-J.Gibbs for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 9:55) — (9:55) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 1-J.Williams to WAS 21 for 14 yards (23-T.Amos).
- Washington Commanders (Q3 7:09) — (7:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short right to 1-D.Samuel for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 3:22) — (3:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 87-S.LaPorta to WAS 12 for 8 yards (39-J.Reaves).
- Washington Commanders (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 10-T.Way punts 47 yards to DET 15, Center-69-T.Ott. 11-K.Raymond to DET 13 for -2 yards (57-N.Bellore).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 7:09) — (7:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short right to 1-D.Samuel for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 10:04) — (10:04) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass deep left to 1-D.Samuel pushed ob at DET 24 for 19 yards (27-A.Maulet). Detroit challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling
- Detroit Lions (Q4 12:58) — (12:58) (Shotgun) 0-J.Gibbs right end for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 6:21) — (6:21) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 1-J.Williams pushed ob at WAS 38 for 41 yards (6-N.Igbinoghene; 20-Q.Martin).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 8:29 · WAS 14 · Score 6-0
(8:29) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 0-J.Gibbs for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions TD (+7) — Q1 8:24 · WAS 15 · Score 7-0
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 5:46 · DET 26 · Score 7-3
(5:46) 16-M.Gay 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 1:58 · WAS 9 · Score 13-3
(1:58) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 14-A.St. Brown for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 1:54 · WAS 15 · Score 14-3
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 9:51 · WAS 13 · Score 20-3
(9:51) 0-J.Gibbs right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. WAS-4-F.Luvu was injured during the play. WAS-23-T.Amos was injured during the play. PENALTY on WAS-94-D.Payne, Disqualification, 1 yard, enforced b
Detroit Lions Safety (+2) — Q2 9:41 · WAS 1 · Score 22-3
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-D.Montgomery rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. PENALTY on WAS-99-J.Kinlaw, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 3:41 · DET 1 · Score 22-9
(3:41) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 36-C.Rodriguez up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 3:39 · DET 20 · Score 22-10
16-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 0:14 · WAS 4 · Score 25-10
(:14) 39-J.Bates 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox. PENALTY on WAS-20-Q.Martin, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 12:11 · WAS 14 · Score 31-10
(12:11) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 1-J.Williams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 12:06 · WAS 15 · Score 32-10
39-J.Bates extra point is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 7:09 · DET 4 · Score 32-16
(7:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short right to 1-D.Samuel for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 7:05 · DET 2 · Score 32-16
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-M.Mariota pass to 1-D.Samuel is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 2:33 · WAS 10 · Score 35-16
(2:33) 39-J.Bates 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 12:58 · WAS 43 · Score 41-16
(12:58) (Shotgun) 0-J.Gibbs right end for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 7:01 · DET 4 · Score 41-22
(7:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short right to 82-B.Sinnott for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 4:38 · WAS 30 · Score 44-22
(4:38) 39-J.Bates 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-H.Hatten, Holder-3-J.Fox.
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.
- Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Jared Goff (DET) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Marcus Mariota (WAS) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Washington Commanders on 2025-11-09?
The Detroit Lions beat the Washington Commanders 44-22 in Week 10, 2025.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: Detroit Lions 20, Washington Commanders 3; Q2: Detroit Lions 11, Washington Commanders 7; Q3: Detroit Lions 10, Washington Commanders 12; Q4: Detroit Lions 9, Washington Commanders 6; Final: Detroit Lions 44, Washington Commanders 22.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Washington Commanders?
Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Gibbs (J. Goff pass) (Q1 8:29) Detroit Lions touchdown — A. St (J. Goff pass) (Q1 1:58) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Gibbs (Q2 9:51) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Rodriguez (Q2 3:41) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Williams (J. Goff pass) (Q3 12:11) Washington Commanders touchdown — D. Samuel (M. Mariota pass) (Q3 7:09) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Gibbs (Q4 12:58) Washington Commanders touchdown — B. Sinnott (M. Mariota pass) (Q4 7:01) Washington Commanders field goal — M. Gay (Q1 5:46, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Bates (Q2 0:14, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Bates (Q3 2:33, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Bates (Q4 4:38, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Washington Commanders?
Jared Goff (Detroit Lions), 73.5% completion, +14.5% CPOE, +0.76 EPA per dropback, +25.89 total passing EPA. Marcus Mariota (Washington Commanders), 57.1% completion, +14.3% CPOE, +0.44 EPA per dropback, +12.32 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Washington Commanders?
Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +25.89 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+3.27 EPA): (6:21) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 1-J.Williams pushed ob at WAS 38 for 41 yards (6-N.Igbinoghene; 20-Q.Martin)..
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 5-3 Now 6-3 W
Washington Commanders
Entered 3-6 Now 3-7 L