Texans at Commanders
Washington Commanders 34, Houston Texans 18 · DINGERZ MADDEN 🏈
Final Score
Texans 18 2 TD · 1 FG · 1 XP
Commanders 34 3 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPJayden Daniels 238 yds passingKaytron Allen 107 yds rushingTerry McLaurin 135 yds receivingTrey Amos 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 269 · 492Passing yards 199 · 238Rushing yards 70 · 254Completions 17/41 · 20/36Yards per carry 4.1 · 8.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 20d ago
The Washington Commanders topped the Houston Texans 34-18 in a Week 14 matchup, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season nears its conclusion. With both teams looking to bolster their postseason chances, the Commanders delivered a commanding performance that left no doubt about their intentions.
Leading the charge for Washington was quarterback Jayden Daniels, who threw for 238 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to manage the game effectively. Running back Kaytron Allen was a force on the ground, amassing 107 rushing yards, while receiver Terry McLaurin tormented the Texans' secondary with 135 receiving yards, making crucial plays when it mattered most.
Defensively, the Commanders were equally impressive, with linebacker Frankie Luvu recording 1.5 sacks to disrupt Houston's offensive rhythm. The turning point came when cornerback Trey Amos intercepted a pass, swinging momentum firmly in Washington's favor and allowing the Commanders to capitalize on their offensive opportunities. The Texans struggled to recover, ultimately leading to their defeat.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18 |
| Commanders | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 34 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 17/41 | 41% | 199 | 1 | 1 | 54.8 |
| Commanders | ||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 20/36 | 56% | 238 | 2 | 0 | 94.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Rico DowdleHB | 10 | 47 | 4.7 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| David MontgomeryHB | 5 | 26 | 5.2 | 8 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. StroudQB | 2 | -3 | -1.5 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Commanders | |||||||
| Kaytron AllenHB | 9 | 107 | 11.9 | 79 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 11 | 83 | 7.5 | 34 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Jayden DanielsQB | 5 | 11 | 2.2 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Rachaad WhiteHB | 7 | 53 | 7.6 | 20 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Nico CollinsWR | 6 | 99 | 16.5 | 41 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Tank DellWR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 10 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Rico DowdleHB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jayden HigginsWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Marlin KleinTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| David MontgomeryHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Commanders | |||||||
| Terry McLaurinWR | 8 | 135 | 16.9 | 70 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Jayden ReedWR | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 18 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Mark AndrewsTE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Romeo DoubsWR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Rachaad WhiteHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Jalen PitreCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sheldon RankinsDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle HunterREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari RamseyFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal HillWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade WoodazMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. SpeedSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||
| Trey AmosCB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren KinchensFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Antonio JohnsonSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance ArmstrongLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony JeffersonSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike SainristilCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik RobertsonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye MafeREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Frankie LuvuWILL | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaq ThompsonWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan NewtonDT | 0 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan MartinFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius MuasauMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K'Lavon ChaissonREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| M.J. Stewart JrSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy TogiaiDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'oWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 1/1 | 1 | 27 |
| Other | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 2/3 | 4 | 40 |