Quick answer
- Winner
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Final score
- Philadelphia Eagles 29–18 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- Philadelphia Eagles 7–10 Washington Commanders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jalen Hurts
- Top passer
- Jalen Hurts
- Biggest EPA play
- 16-J.Moody kicks 59 yards from WAS 35 to PHI 6. 28-W.Shipley to PHI 30 for 24 yards (0-M.S…
- Game date
- 2025-12-20
Game summary
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 29–18 on 2025-12-20, overcoming Washington Commanders's 10–7 halftime lead. Jalen Hurts posted a game-high +15.62 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 23 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Philadelphia Eagles | 7 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 0 | 29 |
 Washington Commanders | 3 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 18 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
(11:42) 16-J.Moody 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
(2:40) 1-J.Hurts pass short right to 6-D.Smith for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-10-B.Mann.
(3:57) 22-J.Croskey-Merritt up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
16-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
(3:33) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short right to 88-D.Goedert for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-10-B.Mann.
(11:41) (Shotgun) 26-S.Barkley left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-10-B.Mann.
(4:33) 79-M.Pryor reported in as eligible. 37-T.Bigsby left tackle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 26-S.Barkley rushes left tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Penalty on PHI-56-T.Steen, Disqualification, offsetting. Penalty on WAS-99-J.Kinlaw, Disqualification, offsetting. Penalty on WAS-20-Q.Martin, Disqualification, offsetting.
(1:13) 36-C.Rodriguez left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 26-J.McNichols rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
WASWashington CommandersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 11:42FG Points+3
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 0-3
(11:42) 16-J.Moody 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 2:40TD Donovan SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 5
- Score
- 6-3
(2:40) 1-J.Hurts pass short right to 6-D.Smith for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 2:37XP Jordan ElliottPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 7-3
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-10-B.Mann.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 3:57TD Jacory Croskey-MerrittPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 1
- Score
- 7-9
(3:57) 22-J.Croskey-Merritt up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 3:40XP Points+1
- Yard line
- PHI 15
- Score
- 7-10
16-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 3:33TD Dallas GoedertPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 13-10
(3:33) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short right to 88-D.Goedert for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 3:27XP Jordan ElliottPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 14-10
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-10-B.Mann.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 11:41TD Saquon BarkleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 12
- Score
- 20-10
(11:41) (Shotgun) 26-S.Barkley left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 11:33XP Jordan ElliottPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 21-10
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-10-B.Mann.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 4:33TD Tank BigsbyPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 22
- Score
- 27-10
(4:33) 79-M.Pryor reported in as eligible. 37-T.Bigsby left tackle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 4:26Safety Saquon BarkleyPoints+2
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 29-10
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 26-S.Barkley rushes left tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Penalty on PHI-56-T.Steen, Disqualification, offsetting. Penalty on WAS-99-J.Kinlaw, Disqualification, offsetting. Penalty on WAS-20-Q.Martin, Disqualification, offsetting.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 1:13TD Chris Rodriguez Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- PHI 3
- Score
- 29-16
(1:13) 36-C.Rodriguez left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 1:10Safety Jeremy McNicholsPoints+2
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 29-18
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 26-J.McNichols rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Jalen Hurts · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +15.62 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play - 2Saquon Barkley · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +6.69 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 3Dallas Goedert · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.15 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.72 EPA/play
- 4
Anthony Brown · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.11 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play - 5
Terry McLaurin · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.11 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play - 6Donovan Smith · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.68 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 7Tank Bigsby · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +3.17 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 8
Deebo Samuel Sr. · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.09 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.52 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 (+15.62) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.
Jalen Hurts's top snap (+3.84 EPA): (3:33) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short right to 88-D.Goedert for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.29 EPA): Jaylen Moody — 16-J.Moody kicks 59 yards from WAS 35 to PHI 6. 28-W.Shipley to PHI 30 for 24 yards (0-M.Sainristil). FUMBLES (0-M.Sainristil), RECOVERED by WAS-56-K.Medrano at PHI 26.
Quarterback report card
Jalen Hurts led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) · 40 dropbacks · 55.0% completion · +7.5% CPOE · +0.39 EPA/play · +15.62 total EPA
Marcus Mariota (Washington Commanders) · 16 dropbacks · 43.8% completion · -4.7% CPOE · -0.32 EPA/play · -5.05 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Philadelphia Eagles | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.130 | -0.050 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 42.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.390 | -0.194 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.311 | +0.061 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.050 | -0.130 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.4% | 50.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Philadelphia Eagles generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs -0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Philadelphia Eagles: +0.13 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
- Washington Commanders: -0.05 EPA/play (36th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
- Philadelphia Eagles: 10 drives, +11.16 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 10 drives, -3.42 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Philadelphia Eagles — Donovan Smith (Jalen Hurts pass)
- Washington Commanders — Jacory Croskey-Merritt
- Philadelphia Eagles — Dallas Goedert (Jalen Hurts pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — Saquon Barkley
- Philadelphia Eagles — Tank Bigsby
- Washington Commanders — Chris Rodriguez Jr.
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — Jaylen Moody
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 2 (Q1 11:42) — (11:42) 16-J.Moody 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 5 (Q1 2:40) — (2:40) 1-J.Hurts pass short right to 6-D.Smith for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 2:37) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-10-B.Mann..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q2 3:57) — (3:57) 22-J.Croskey-Merritt up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 3:40) — 16-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way..
The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 15 (Q3 3:33) — (3:33) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short right to 88-D.Goedert for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 3:27) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-10-B.Mann..
The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 15–8. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 12 (Q4 11:41) — (11:41) (Shotgun) 26-S.Barkley left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 11:33) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-10-B.Mann.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 22 (Q4 4:33) — (4:33) 79-M.Pryor reported in as eligible. 37-T.Bigsby left tackle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles registered a safety from the WAS 2 (Q4 4:26); Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 3 (Q4 1:13) — (1:13) 36-C.Rodriguez left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders registered a safety from the PHI 2 (Q4 1:10) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 26-J.McNichols rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 3:33) — (3:33) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short right to 88-D.Goedert for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 0:09) — (:09) 4-J.Elliott 52 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-10-B.Mann.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 5:38) — (5:38) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass incomplete deep right to 6-D.Smith. PENALTY on WAS-6-N.Igbinoghene, Defensive Pass Interference, 19 yards, enforced at WAS 20 - No Play. Penalty on WAS-20-Q.Martin, Def
- Washington Commanders (Q2 9:06) — (9:06) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass deep left to 17-T.McLaurin to PHI 27 for 40 yards (8-A.Jackson).
- Washington Commanders (Q3 2:41) — (2:41) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-J.Johnson pass short middle to 1-D.Samuel to WAS 47 for 20 yards (30-J.Campbell).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 15:00) — 16-J.Moody kicks 59 yards from WAS 35 to PHI 6. 28-W.Shipley to PHI 30 for 24 yards (0-M.Sainristil). FUMBLES (0-M.Sainristil), RECOVERED by WAS-56-K.Medrano at PHI 26.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 1:19) — (1:19) (Shotgun) 14-J.Johnson pass incomplete deep right to 13-T.Burks. PENALTY on PHI-7-K.Ringo, Defensive Pass Interference, 37 yards, enforced at PHI 40 - No Play.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 0:40) — (:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-J.Johnson pass short right intended for 13-T.Burks INTERCEPTED by 33-C.DeJean at WAS 48. 33-C.DeJean to WAS 37 for 11 yards (13-T.Burks).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 3:33) — (3:33) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short right to 88-D.Goedert for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 11:42 · PHI 2 · Score 0-3
(11:42) 16-J.Moody 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 2:40 · WAS 5 · Score 6-3
(2:40) 1-J.Hurts pass short right to 6-D.Smith for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 2:37 · WAS 15 · Score 7-3
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-10-B.Mann. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 3:57 · PHI 1 · Score 7-9
(3:57) 22-J.Croskey-Merritt up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 3:40 · PHI 15 · Score 7-10
16-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 3:33 · WAS 15 · Score 13-10
(3:33) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short right to 88-D.Goedert for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 3:27 · WAS 15 · Score 14-10
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-10-B.Mann. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 11:41 · WAS 12 · Score 20-10
(11:41) (Shotgun) 26-S.Barkley left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 11:33 · WAS 15 · Score 21-10
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-10-B.Mann. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 4:33 · WAS 22 · Score 27-10
(4:33) 79-M.Pryor reported in as eligible. 37-T.Bigsby left tackle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles Safety (+2) — Q4 4:26 · WAS 2 · Score 29-10
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 26-S.Barkley rushes left tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Penalty on PHI-56-T.Steen, Disqualification, offsetting. Penalty on WAS-99-J.Kinlaw, Disqualification, offsetting. Pena - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 1:13 · PHI 3 · Score 29-16
(1:13) 36-C.Rodriguez left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders Safety (+2) — Q4 1:10 · PHI 2 · Score 29-18
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 26-J.McNichols rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
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.
- Jalen Hurts (PHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Marcus Mariota (WAS) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders on 2025-12-20?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Commanders 29-18 in Week 16, 2025.
What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Washington Commanders 3; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Washington Commanders 7; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Washington Commanders 0; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 15, Washington Commanders 8; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 29, Washington Commanders 18.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Smith (J. Hurts pass) (Q1 2:40) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Croskey-Merritt (Q2 3:57) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Goedert (J. Hurts pass) (Q3 3:33) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — S. Barkley (Q4 11:41) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — T. Bigsby (Q4 4:33) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Rodriguez (Q4 1:13) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Moody (Q1 11:42, 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?
Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles), 55.0% completion, +7.5% CPOE, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +15.62 total passing EPA. Marcus Mariota (Washington Commanders), 43.8% completion, -4.7% CPOE, -0.32 EPA per dropback, -5.05 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 +15.62 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+3.84 EPA): (3:33) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short right to 88-D.Goedert for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 9-5 Now 10-5 W
Washington Commanders
Entered 4-10 Now 4-11 L
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