Washington
Commanders
4-1
59
FINAL
35
New Orleans
Saints
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the Washington Commanders topped the New Orleans Saints 59-35 in Week 7 of the 2027 season. This victory not only boosts Washington's momentum but also solidifies their position as a contender in the league, leaving the Saints scrambling for answers as they struggle to find consistency.
Leading the charge for the Commanders was quarterback Jayden Daniels, who threw for an impressive 479 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to control the game through the air. Complementing his performance, Jaren Kanak emerged as a dynamic receiving threat, racking up 195 yards. On the ground, the Saints’ Travis Etienne Jr. was a standout with 184 rushing yards, but it was Washington’s aerial attack that ultimately secured the win.
Defensively, the Commanders made a significant impact, particularly with Dax Hill’s two interceptions that shifted the momentum in their favor. While Chase Young of the Saints recorded 2.5 sacks, it was the timely turnovers that proved pivotal. With the game still within reach, Hill's second interception in the third quarter marked a critical turning point, allowing Washington to extend their lead and control the tempo for the remainder of the contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 21 | 18 | 86% | 479 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 24 | 14 | 58% | 226 | 3 | 3 | 89.9 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 0 | 3 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 11 | 184 | 16.7 | 13 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Gregory Andrews | HB | 28 | 61 | 2.2 | 32 | 4 | 17 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 11 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Tory Steward | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaren Kanak | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaren Kanak | TE | 7 | 195 | 27.9 | 58 | 2 | 82 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 6 | 172 | 28.7 | 35 | 0 | 75 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 6 | 146 | 24.3 | 106 | 3 | 55 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 4 | 99 | 24.8 | 79 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 7 | 66 | 9.4 | 30 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Gregory Andrews | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Young | LEDG | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathan Sherman | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| J.D. Barber | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Evan Hagler | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Corey Thornton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Murphy | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 1 | 1 | 8 | 32 |

