Commanders at Vikings
Washington Commanders 38, Minnesota Vikings 35 · Glory Days Gridiron
Final Score
Commanders 38 5 TD · 1 FG · 5 XP
Vikings 35 3 TD · 0 FG · 5 XPCade Klubnik 418 yds passingRaleek Brown 126 yds rushingCam Coleman 170 yds receivingByron Murphy Jr 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 500 · 398Passing yards 408 · 251Rushing yards 92 · 147Completions 23/30 · 17/29Yards per carry 4.2 · 13.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a thrilling Week 2 matchup of the 2027 season, the Washington Commanders narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings 38-35, showcasing an explosive offensive display that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Both teams entered the game looking to establish momentum early in the season, but it was Washington that emerged victorious in a nail-biter.
Cade Klubnik was the standout performer for the Commanders, throwing for an impressive 418 yards and five touchdowns. His dominant performance was complemented by Cam Coleman's remarkable receiving effort, racking up 170 yards and finding the end zone. On the other side, Raleek Brown led the Vikings' ground attack with 126 rushing yards, providing a solid offensive presence but ultimately falling short.
Defensively, the Commanders made crucial plays that helped seal the victory, with Nick Cross leading the team with five total tackles. The pivotal moment came when Trey Amos intercepted a pass late in the game, shifting the momentum back to Washington and allowing them to hold off a late rally from the Vikings. Minnesota's James Pearce Jr. contributed with a sack, but it was Washington's timely defense that proved to be the difference maker in this close contest.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 38 | |
| 3 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 35 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Commanders | ||||||
| Cade KlubnikQB | 22/30 | 73% | 418 | 5 | 1 | 140.9 |
| Marvin Mims JrWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Vikings | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 17/29 | 59% | 270 | 3 | 2 | 95.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Commanders | |||||||
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 13 | 70 | 5.4 | 19 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Kaytron AllenHB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Cade KlubnikQB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaylin LaneWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam ColemanWR | 1 | -6 | -6.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Vikings | |||||||
| Raleek BrownHB | 9 | 126 | 14.0 | 17 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 6 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Michael Penix JrQB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ryan WingoWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Commanders | |||||||
| Cam ColemanWR | 9 | 170 | 18.9 | 67 | 2 | 66 | 0 |
| Evan EngramTE | 3 | 80 | 26.7 | 45 | 0 | 41 | 1 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 5 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 19 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 18 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims JrWR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Vikings | |||||||
| Ryan WingoWR | 7 | 153 | 21.9 | 62 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Charlie BeckerWR | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Raleek BrownHB | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 37 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Luke MusgraveTE | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 20 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Commanders | |||||
| Trey AmosCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Kevin Byard IIIFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick CrossSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie LuvuWILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan MartinFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte JacksonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny StylesMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike SainristilCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Leo ChenalMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe OwehLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Vikings | |||||
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jake GoldayWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Johnathan BaldwinFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adon ShulerSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace JrMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon WrightCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Commanders | |||
| Drew StevensK | 1/1 | 5 | 54 |
Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |
