Commanders at Vikings
Minnesota Vikings 35, Washington Commanders 3 ยท ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ง ๐๐ ๐ | ๐๐๐ ๐
Final Score
Commanders 3 0 TD ยท 1 FG ยท 0 XP
Vikings 35 0 TD ยท 0 FG ยท 5 XPKyler Murray 236 yds passingAaron Jones Sr 62 yds rushingJustin Jefferson 104 yds receivingIsaiah Rodgers Sr 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 326 ยท 353Passing yards 214 ยท 236Rushing yards 112 ยท 117Completions 24/39 ยท 0/0Yards per carry 4.1 ยท 4.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat ยท 29d ago
The Minnesota Vikings decisively defeated the Washington Commanders 35-3 in a pivotal Week 16 matchup, solidifying their playoff positioning with an impressive performance. With the stakes high, the Vikings demonstrated their dominance on both sides of the ball, showcasing a complete game that left little doubt about their superiority.
Kyler Murray was the star of the show, throwing for 236 yards and five touchdowns, delivering precise passes that dismantled the Commanders' defense. Justin Jefferson proved to be his favorite target, racking up 104 receiving yards and securing multiple touchdowns, while Aaron Jones Sr. added 62 rushing yards to keep the ground game effective.
Defensively, the Vikings were relentless, with Isaiah Rodgers Sr. leading the charge with eight total tackles, consistently stifling the Commanders' offensive attempts. The turning point came early in the second quarter when a crucial interception led to another quick touchdown for the Vikings, effectively sealing the game's fate. With pressure from the defensive line, including a sack from Eric Wilson, Minnesota controlled the tempo and momentum throughout the contest.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Vikings | 0 | 0 | 5 | 30 | 35 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | ||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 24/39 | 62% | 214 | 0 | 0 | 76.2 |
| Other | ||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 15/22 | 68% | 236 | 5 | 0 | 143.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||||
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 15 | 55 | 3.7 | 16 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Kaytron AllenHB | 8 | 47 | 5.9 | 31 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Jayden DanielsQB | 4 | 9 | 2.3 | โ | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | โ | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | โ | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taysom HillTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 15 | 62 | 4.1 | 26 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Kyler MurrayQB | 5 | 17 | 3.4 | โ | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | โ | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rachaad WhiteHB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||||
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 6 | 50 | 8.3 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Stefon DiggsWR | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 20 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 18 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ben SinnottTE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jaylin LaneWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | โ | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Justin JeffersonWR | 4 | 104 | 26.0 | 65 | 3 | 78 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 5 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Taysom HillTE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Treylon BurksWR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham JrWR | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Jauan JenningsWR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 6 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||
| Sonny StylesWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Leo ChenalMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey AmosCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick CrossSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing TindallSAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik RobertsonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Odafe OwehLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike SainristilCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kain MedranoWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison SmithFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Qwan'tez StiggersFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric WilsonWILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van GinkelMIKE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Joey BosaDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake GoldayWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles DemmingsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique OrangeDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quan MartinFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance ArmstrongLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron PayneDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasul DouglasCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||
| Drew StevensK | 1/1 | 0 | 49 |
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Tress WayP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |