Commanders at Bills
Buffalo Bills 59, Washington Commanders 42 · Iron Sharpens Iron🗡
Final Score
Commanders 42 6 TD · 0 FG · 6 XP
Bills 59 8 TD · 1 FG · 8 XPJosh Allen 523 yds passingEmmitt Smith 213 yds rushingJoe Nava 174 yds receivingDavison Igbinosun 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 495 · 627Passing yards 264 · 510Rushing yards 231 · 117Completions 10/16 · 20/26Yards per carry 7.7 · 6.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 37d ago
In a thrilling Week 10 matchup, the Buffalo Bills defeated the Washington Commanders with a final score of 59-42, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams looking to gain momentum as the season approaches its climax, this high-scoring affair delivered excitement from start to finish.
Josh Allen led the charge for Buffalo, throwing for an impressive 523 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his elite playmaking ability. Joe Nava emerged as his top target, racking up 174 receiving yards, while Washington's Emmitt Smith put up a valiant effort on the ground with 213 rushing yards, though it ultimately wasn't enough to sway the outcome in his team's favor.
Buffalo's defense made key plays at critical moments, with Davison Igbinosun recording six tackles and Ed Oliver contributing with a sack. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Allen connected with Nava for a touchdown, extending the lead and putting the Commanders on their heels. Washington's Quan Martin did intercept a pass, but the Bills' relentless offensive onslaught proved too much to handle.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 0 | 6 | 42 | |
| 8 | 1 | 8 | 59 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Commanders | ||||||
| Johnny UnitasQB | 10/16 | 63% | 283 | 4 | 0 | 145.8 |
Bills | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 19/26 | 73% | 523 | 5 | 1 | 138.6 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Commanders | |||||||
| Emmitt SmithHB | 27 | 213 | 7.9 | 37 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Johnny UnitasQB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | — | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jaylin LaneWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bills | |||||||
| Bo JacksonHB | 13 | 105 | 8.1 | 81 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | — | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Joe NavaWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Josh AllenQB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ray DavisHB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Commanders | |||||||
| Terry McLaurinWR | 3 | 143 | 47.7 | 81 | 1 | 99 | 0 |
| Jaylin LaneWR | 3 | 118 | 39.3 | 4 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Emmitt SmithHB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Bills | |||||||
| Joe NavaWR | 6 | 174 | 29.0 | 48 | 2 | 64 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 5 | 112 | 22.4 | 58 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Bo JacksonHB | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 31 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 2 | 64 | 32.0 | — | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 27 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 1 | 53 | 53.0 | 6 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Commanders | |||||
| Quan MartinFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance ArmstrongLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike SainristilCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daron PayneDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie LuvuWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny StylesMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Drake JacksonREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mean Joe GreeneDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrelle RevisCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jer'Zhan NewtonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick CrossSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan ColbertSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bills | |||||
| Davison IgbinosunCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ed OliverDT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-JohnsonSS | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon JacksonDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian WilliamsWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Terrel BernardMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Christian BenfordCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. ParkerREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee AlfordCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole BishopFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan HancockSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Commanders | |||
| Tress WayP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tom PetersK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |
Bills | |||
| Tyler BassK | 1/1 | 8 | 35 |
