MD Bay Crabs at Commanders
Washington Commanders 34, Chesapeake MD Bay Crabs 31 · HHK Madden
Final Score
MD Bay Crabs 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Commanders 34 4 TD · 2 FG · 2 XPJoe Milton 314 yds passingBhayshul Tuten 72 yds rushingJustyn Ross 152 yds receivingTyler Owens 7 tkl defenseTotal yards 316 · 365Passing yards 309 · 258Rushing yards 7 · 107Completions 18/27 · 17/15Yards per carry 2.3 · 3.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 32d ago
In a thrilling Week 15 matchup, the Washington Commanders narrowly defeated the Chesapeake MD Bay Crabs with a final score of 34-31. The stakes were high as both teams fought for playoff positioning, making this late-season clash a pivotal moment in the 2026 season.
Chesapeake's Joe Milton showcased his skills, throwing for 314 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Bay Crabs' offensive charge. Justyn Ross emerged as his favorite target, racking up an impressive 152 receiving yards, while Bhayshul Tuten added a solid ground game for the Commanders with 72 rushing yards. The offensive fireworks kept fans on the edge of their seats throughout the contest.
Defensively, the game turned when Michael Carter II intercepted a critical pass, shifting momentum back to the Commanders in the second half. Tyler Owens contributed with a sack, disrupting Chesapeake's rhythm at key moments. Ultimately, the combination of timely defensive plays and a balanced offensive attack allowed Washington to hold off the late surge from the Bay Crabs and secure the victory.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD Bay Crabs | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 31 |
| Commanders | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 34 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD Bay Crabs | ||||||
| Joe MiltonQB | 18/27 | 67% | 314 | 3 | 2 | 112.2 |
| Commanders | ||||||
| Baker MayfieldQB | 15/15 | 100% | 256 | 1 | 0 | 140.9 |
| Bhayshul TutenHB | 0/0 | — | 2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 2/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD Bay Crabs | |||||||
| Kaelon BlackHB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Adonai MitchellWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||||
| Bhayshul TutenHB | 21 | 72 | 3.4 | 16 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Baker MayfieldQB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Tony PollardHB | 8 | 11 | 1.4 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jayden ReedWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Austin EkelerHB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD Bay Crabs | |||||||
| Puka NacuaWR | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 7 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Kaelon BlackHB | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 32 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 16 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Adonai MitchellWR | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 14 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||||
| Bhayshul TutenHB | 6 | 96 | 16.0 | 92 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Will DisslyTE | 1 | 63 | 63.0 | 45 | 0 | 63 | 0 |
| Jayden ReedWR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 23 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Tony PollardHB | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 33 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Travis KelceTE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Justyn RossWR | 5 | 152 | 30.4 | 46 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD Bay Crabs | |||||
| Jacob RodriguezMIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmie WardSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas HarperSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez OjulariLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi MadubuikeDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton HoodCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max MeltonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam HartCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi OladejoREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeem Davis-GaitherMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-DemersonFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah SimmonsFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian WilliamsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||
| Tyler OwensSS | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Carter IISS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike JacksonCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Byard IIIFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed OliverDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl GrandersonREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon WitherspoonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrique StevensonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juan ThornhillFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arvell ReeseWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Dalvin TomlinsonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| MD Bay Crabs | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 1/1 | 2 | 22 |
| Commanders | |||
| Brandon AubreyK | 2/3 | 2 | 30 |