Commanders at Panthers
Washington Commanders 37, Carolina Panthers 31 · Iron Sharpens Iron🗡
Final Score
Commanders 37 5 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Panthers 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XPBryce Young 310 yds passingBarry Sanders 61 yds rushingChris Brazzell II 102 yds receivingFrankie Luvu 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 286 · 457Passing yards 167 · 310Rushing yards 119 · 147Completions 17/24 · 26/40Yards per carry 4.1 · 4.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 29d ago
In a thrilling contest in Week 13 of the 2027 season, the Washington Commanders narrowly defeated the Carolina Panthers by a score of 37-31. The victory was crucial for Washington, keeping their playoff hopes alive as they head into the final stretch of the season.
Carolina's Bryce Young had a standout performance, throwing for 310 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense. Chris Brazzell II emerged as a key target, racking up 102 receiving yards, while Barry Sanders contributed with 61 rushing yards, keeping the Commanders' defense on its heels throughout the game.
The Commanders' defense made critical plays when it mattered most, including an interception by Frankie Luvu that shifted momentum back in Washington's favor. Darrelle Revis led the team with seven total tackles, helping to contain Carolina's offensive threats. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Washington's defense stepped up, preventing a potential game-tying drive from the Panthers.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | 5 | 1 | 4 | 37 |
| Panthers | 4 | 1 | 4 | 31 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | ||||||
| Johnny UnitasQB | 17/24 | 71% | 167 | 1 | 0 | 103.9 |
| Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 26/40 | 65% | 310 | 2 | 1 | 94.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||||
| Emmitt SmithHB | 12 | 57 | 4.8 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Johnny UnitasQB | 10 | 51 | 5.1 | 15 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 6 | 5 | 0.8 | — | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Barry SandersHB | 13 | 61 | 4.7 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jonathon BrooksHB | 6 | 48 | 8.0 | 33 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Bryce YoungQB | 9 | 32 | 3.6 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Chuba HubbardHB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Xavier LegetteWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darren WallerTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||||
| Terry McLaurinWR | 6 | 66 | 11.0 | 9 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jaylin LaneWR | 6 | 62 | 10.3 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 22 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 7 | 102 | 14.6 | 19 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Xavier LegetteWR | 1 | 70 | 70.0 | 66 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 9 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Darren WallerTE | 5 | 34 | 6.8 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Barry SandersHB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 23 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jalen CokerWR | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Mitchell EvansTE | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Tory BarbieriFB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jonathon BrooksHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||
| Frankie LuvuWILL | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrelle RevisCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick CrossSS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan MageeMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sonny StylesMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey AmosCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan NewtonDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mean Joe GreeneDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance ArmstrongLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike SainristilCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan MartinFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake JacksonREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay JrSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua JosephsREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrek FunderburkCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||
| Derrick BrownDT | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee HornCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan PhillipsREDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-BrittCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah FrazierCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack TatumSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic ScourtonLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin LloydMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie LottSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick McMorrisFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis CineSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Johnnie StanleyLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson KuwatchMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee HunterDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||
| Tom PetersK | 1/1 | 4 | 53 |
| Tress WayP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 1/1 | 4 | 21 |