Quick answer
- Winner
- Washington Commanders
- Final score
- Washington Commanders 24–17 Philadelphia Eagles
- Halftime
- Washington Commanders 10–7 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Josh Johnson
- Top passer
- Tanner McKee
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:57) (Shotgun) 14-J.Johnson FUMBLES (Aborted) at WAS 37, touched at WAS 30, RECOVERED b…
- Game date
- 2026-01-04
Game summary
The Washington Commanders beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24–17 on 2026-01-04. Josh Johnson posted a game-high +19.01 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 24 | |
| 7 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Josh Johnson · Washington Commanders · Passing · +19.01 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play - 2

Terry McLaurin · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +8.16 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.04 EPA/play - 3

Jessie Bates III · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.13 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play - 4

Tank Bigsby · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +2.27 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play - 5

Chris Rodriguez Jr. · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +1.67 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play - 6

Donovan Smith · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.67 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play - 7

Tank Bigsby · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.65 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play - 8

Chris Rodriguez Jr. · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.62 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.62 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
Josh Johnson — WAS · Passing
Josh Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+19.01) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.58 EPA per play.
Josh Johnson's top snap (-6.03 EPA): (10:57) (Shotgun) 14-J.Johnson FUMBLES (Aborted) at WAS 37, touched at WAS 30, RECOVERED by PHI-58-J.Hunt at WAS 28.
Quarterback report card
Tanner McKee led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Tanner McKee (Philadelphia Eagles) · 46 dropbacks · 45.7% completion · -1.4% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -7.12 total EPA
Josh Johnson (Washington Commanders) · 33 dropbacks · 42.4% completion · +6.3% CPOE · +0.58 EPA/play · +19.01 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.042 | -0.070 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.8% | 46.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.576 | -0.155 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.309 | +0.088 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.070 | -0.042 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.2% | 48.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Washington Commanders: +0.04 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
- Philadelphia Eagles: -0.07 EPA/play (30th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
- Philadelphia Eagles: 10 drives, -5.40 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 11 drives, +3.59 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Philadelphia Eagles — Grant Calcaterra (Tanner McKee pass) 
Washington Commanders — Chris Rodriguez Jr. 
Philadelphia Eagles — Tank Bigsby 
Washington Commanders — Jessie Bates III (Josh Johnson pass) 
Washington Commanders — Tyler Scott
Field goals
Washington Commanders — Jaylen Moody 
Philadelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 15 (Q2 13:43) — (13:43) (Shotgun) 16-T.McKee pass short middle to 81-G.Calcaterra for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 13:37) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-10-B.Mann.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q2 9:08) — (9:08) 73-T.Scott reported in as eligible. 36-C.Rodriguez up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 9:03) — 16-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PHI 38 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 16-J.Moody 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way..
The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 16–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q3 6:33) — (6:33) 37-T.Bigsby left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the WAS 15 (Q3 6:27) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-10-B.Mann.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the WAS 21 (Q3 0:35) — (:35) 4-J.Elliott 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-10-B.Mann..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 2 (Q4 9:40) — (9:40) 73-T.Scott reported in as eligible. 14-J.Johnson pass short right to 87-J.Bates for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q4 9:35) — 16-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q4 2:37) — (2:37) 73-T.Scott reported in as eligible. 14-J.Johnson scrambles left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q4 2:32) — 16-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 10:57) — (10:57) (Shotgun) 14-J.Johnson FUMBLES (Aborted) at WAS 37, touched at WAS 30, RECOVERED by PHI-58-J.Hunt at WAS 28.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 2:37) — (2:37) 73-T.Scott reported in as eligible. 14-J.Johnson scrambles left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 14-J.Johnson pass short right intended for 1-D.Samuel INTERCEPTED by 58-J.Hunt at WAS 22. 58-J.Hunt to WAS 22 for no gain (1-D.Samuel).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 12:00) — (12:00) (Shotgun) 14-J.Johnson pass incomplete deep left to 1-D.Samuel. PENALTY on PHI-22-M.McWilliams, Defensive Pass Interference, 29 yards, enforced at PHI 30 - No Play.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 1:58) — (1:58) (Shotgun) 16-T.McKee pass deep right to 2-J.Dotson ran ob at WAS 38 for 16 yards.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 10:57) — (10:57) (Shotgun) 14-J.Johnson FUMBLES (Aborted) at WAS 37, touched at WAS 30, RECOVERED by PHI-58-J.Hunt at WAS 28.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 14-J.Johnson pass short right intended for 1-D.Samuel INTERCEPTED by 58-J.Hunt at WAS 22. 58-J.Hunt to WAS 22 for no gain (1-D.Samuel).
- Washington Commanders (Q1 2:36) — (2:36) 16-J.Moody 24 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 0:59) — (:59) (Shotgun) 16-T.McKee pass deep left intended for 2-J.Dotson INTERCEPTED by 39-J.Reaves at WAS 1. 39-J.Reaves to WAS 29 for 28 yards (83-K.Granson).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 13:43 · WAS 15 · Score 0-6
(13:43) (Shotgun) 16-T.McKee pass short middle to 81-G.Calcaterra for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 13:37 · WAS 15 · Score 0-7
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-10-B.Mann.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 9:08 · PHI 1 · Score 6-7
(9:08) 73-T.Scott reported in as eligible. 36-C.Rodriguez up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 9:03 · PHI 15 · Score 7-7
16-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · PHI 38 · Score 10-7
(:05) 16-J.Moody 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 6:33 · WAS 2 · Score 10-13
(6:33) 37-T.Bigsby left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+7) — Q3 6:27 · WAS 15 · Score 10-14
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-10-B.Mann.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 0:35 · WAS 21 · Score 10-17
(:35) 4-J.Elliott 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-10-B.Mann.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 9:40 · PHI 2 · Score 16-17
(9:40) 73-T.Scott reported in as eligible. 14-J.Johnson pass short right to 87-J.Bates for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 9:35 · PHI 15 · Score 17-17
16-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 2:37 · PHI 1 · Score 23-17
(2:37) 73-T.Scott reported in as eligible. 14-J.Johnson scrambles left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 2:32 · PHI 15 · Score 24-17
16-J.Moody 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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Josh Johnson (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Josh Johnson (WAS) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2026-01-04?
The Washington Commanders beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-17 in Week 18, 2025.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Q2: Washington Commanders 10, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q3: Washington Commanders 0, Philadelphia Eagles 16; Q4: Washington Commanders 14, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Final: Washington Commanders 24, Philadelphia Eagles 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — G. Calcaterra (T. McKee pass) (Q2 13:43) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Rodriguez (Q2 9:08) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — T. Bigsby (Q3 6:33) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Bates (J. Johnson pass) (Q4 9:40) Washington Commanders touchdown — T. Scott (Q4 2:37) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Moody (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q3 0:35, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Tanner McKee (Philadelphia Eagles), 45.7% completion, -1.4% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -7.12 total passing EPA. Josh Johnson (Washington Commanders), 42.4% completion, +6.3% CPOE, +0.58 EPA per dropback, +19.01 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Josh Johnson (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.01 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (-6.03 EPA): (10:57) (Shotgun) 14-J.Johnson FUMBLES (Aborted) at WAS 37, touched at WAS 30, RECOVERED by PHI-58-J.Hunt at WAS 28..
Was Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Washington Commanders won 24-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 4-12 Now 5-12 W
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 11-5 Now 11-6 L