Washington
Commanders
10-4-1
42
FINAL
35
Jacksonville
Jaguars
8-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 showdown, the Washington Commanders outlasted the Jacksonville Jaguars with a final score of 42-35. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but it was the Commanders who emerged victorious, solidifying their postseason aspirations.
Washington's offense was led by quarterback Jayden Daniels, who threw for 161 yards and a touchdown. Terry McLaurin proved to be a reliable target, racking up 87 receiving yards, while the ground game was bolstered by a balanced attack that kept the Jaguars' defense on their toes. Meanwhile, Jacksonville's Bhayshul Tuten put on a remarkable performance, amassing 232 rushing yards, showcasing his explosive playmaking ability.
Defensively, it was a battle of critical moments, with Daron Payne making his mark by recording a sack that disrupted Jacksonville's rhythm. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Washington's defense stifled a potential game-tying drive, allowing the Commanders to hold off the Jaguars and secure the win. Jihaad Campbell's five tackles kept Jacksonville competitive, but ultimately, Washington's timely plays made all the difference in this high-stakes contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 17 | 8 | 47% | 161 | 1 | 3 | 60.7 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 10 | 2 | 20% | 39 | 0 | 1 | 3.7 |
| Nate Boerkircher | TE | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 24 | 232 | 9.7 | 40 | 3 | 69 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 31 | 210 | 6.8 | 46 | 3 | 67 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 6 | 67 | 11.2 | 9 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 7 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 3 | 87 | 29.0 | 29 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | — | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 32 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Luke McCaffrey | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 10 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Ben Sinnott | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Percy Butler | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dennis Gardeck | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon Cooper | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Murray | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Albert Regis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Little | K | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 42 |

