New Orleans
Saints
16-3
36
FINAL
52
Washington
Commanders
17-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Conference Championship showdown, the Washington Commanders outlasted the New Orleans Saints with a final score of 52-36, securing their spot in the Super Bowl. The stakes were high, as both teams sought to claim the NFC crown and a chance at the ultimate prize in the 2027 season.
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels delivered a stunning performance, throwing for 506 yards and six touchdowns, showcasing his ability to dominate the field. Meanwhile, Ashton Jeanty emerged as his favorite target, racking up 261 receiving yards, making critical catches that kept the Saints' defense on their heels. Reggie Bush led the Saints' rushing attack with 75 yards, but it simply wasnโt enough to keep pace with the explosive Commanders offense.
Defensively, the Commanders made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor, highlighted by Daron Payneโs 1.5 sacks and Leo Chenal's crucial interception. The turning point came midway through the third quarter when Chenal picked off a pass, setting up another touchdown drive that put the Commanders firmly in control. With Danny Stutsman leading the Saints' defense with six tackles, it was clear that Washington's offensive firepower, combined with timely defensive stops, was the winning formula in this championship clash.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 29 | 21 | 506 | 6 | 1 | 139.7 |
| Kevin Jennings | QB | 25 | 13 | 321 | 4 | 2 | 103.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reggie Bush | HB | 9 | 75 | 8.3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 9 | 26 | 2.9 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kevin Jennings | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 7 | 261 | 37.3 | 3 | 96 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 6 | 156 | 26.0 | 2 | 64 | 0 |
| T.J. Moore | WR | 4 | 132 | 33.0 | 2 | 75 | 0 |
| Santana Moss | WR | 4 | 121 | 30.3 | 3 | 52 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 6 | 113 | 18.8 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Reggie Bush | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ryan Coleman-Williams | WR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| The Rock | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drayk Bowen | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Rickey Jackson | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sammy Brown | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Norman | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Reaves | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tate Sandell | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 42 |

