Washington
Commanders
1-2
26
FINAL
20
Arizona
Cardinals
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AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 12 matchup, the Washington Commanders narrowly defeated the Arizona Cardinals with a final score of 26-20, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season enters its final stretch. The stakes were high for both teams, but the Commanders emerged victorious, showcasing their resilience on the road.
Jayden Daniels led the Commanders' offense with precision, throwing for two touchdowns while managing the game effectively. Jacory Croskey-Merritt added a strong ground presence with 79 rushing yards, complementing Daniels' aerial attack. On the other side, Carson Beck had a standout performance for the Cardinals, accumulating 331 passing yards and keeping his team competitive until the final whistle. Marvin Harrison Jr. was a key target, racking up 155 receiving yards and providing a dynamic threat.
Defensively, the Commanders made critical plays that turned the tide in their favor. Sonny Styles was a force, leading the team with 14 tackles, while Leo Chenal applied consistent pressure with 1.5 sacks. Darnell Savage's timely interception late in the game sealed the victory for Washington, highlighting the Commanders' defensive prowess and ability to make game-changing plays when it mattered most.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Beck | QB | 48 | 32 | 331 | 0 | 1 | 77.6 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 32 | 22 | 292 | 2 | 0 | 118.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 10 | 79 | 7.9 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 9 | 53 | 5.9 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 8 | 23 | 2.9 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 6 | 18 | 3.0 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Carson Beck | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 9 | 155 | 17.2 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 8 | 100 | 12.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 3 | 87 | 29.0 | 2 | 66 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 6 | 78 | 13.0 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 6 | 39 | 6.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| James Conner | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 7 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Savage | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Gibbens | WILL | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie Black | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Darius Robinson | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tim Settle Jr | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome Baker | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K'Lavon Chaisson | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 35 |
| Matt Prater | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 49 |

