Commanders at Saints
Washington Commanders 31, New Orleans Saints 28 · King Pickle madden 27
Final Score
Commanders 31 3 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Saints 28 3 TD · 2 FG · 2 XPTyler Shough 334 yds passingGavin Sawchuk 63 yds rushingStefon Diggs 115 yds receivingLeo Chenal 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 312 · 445Passing yards 218 · 334Rushing yards 94 · 111Completions 16/26 · 25/37Yards per carry 2.6 · 4.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
In a closely contested matchup, the Washington Commanders narrowly defeated the New Orleans Saints 31-28 in Week 13 of the 2027 season. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but it was Washington that ultimately emerged victorious, improving their postseason outlook.
Tyler Shough of the Saints put on a stellar performance, throwing for 334 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense. However, it was Stefon Diggs who stole the show for Washington, racking up 115 receiving yards and providing key plays at crucial moments. The offensive fireworks kept fans on the edge of their seats throughout the game.
Defensively, the Commanders made pivotal stops when it mattered most, with Leo Chenal leading the charge with eight total tackles. A standout moment came when Trey Amos intercepted a pass, shifting momentum back to Washington in the second half. This critical play helped seal the win, as the Commanders' defense held firm against a late Saints rally, ensuring their victory and keeping them in contention for the playoffs.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 31 | |
| 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 28 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Commanders | ||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 16/26 | 62% | 218 | 2 | 0 | 113.9 |
Saints | ||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 25/37 | 68% | 334 | 2 | 1 | 102.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Commanders | |||||||
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 18 | 39 | 2.2 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Jayden DanielsQB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaylin LaneWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Saints | |||||||
| Gavin SawchukHB | 15 | 63 | 4.2 | 34 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Tyler ShoughQB | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 15 | 1 | 21 | 1 |
| Ahmad HardyHB | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Oscar DelpTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||||
| Stefon DiggsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ricky PearsallWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Commanders | |||||||
| Jaylin LaneWR | 6 | 58 | 9.7 | 25 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Peter ClarkeTE | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Saints | |||||||
| Jordyn TysonWR | 3 | 83 | 27.7 | 39 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Bo MeltonWR | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 5 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Oscar DelpTE | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 8 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Ahmad HardyHB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 17 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Brandon InnissWR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Gavin SawchukHB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Stefon DiggsWR | 3 | 115 | 38.3 | 72 | 1 | 87 | 0 |
| Ricky PearsallWR | 7 | 72 | 10.3 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Juwan JohnsonTE | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 10 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Commanders | |||||
| Leo ChenalWILL | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny StylesMIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey AmosCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan MartinFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron PayneDT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe OwehLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua JosephsREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahlani TavaiSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Saints | |||||
| Justin ReidFS | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan RossREDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop JrCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon JacksonDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen MillerDT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron JordanDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas SankerSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sammy BrownMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo MascoeCB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny StutsmanMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick CrossSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Mike SainristilCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Pete WernerMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick MartinWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan MageeMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan NewtonDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan BreseeDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy RileyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Commanders | |||
| Daniel CarlsonK | 1/1 | 4 | 35 |
Saints | |||
| Charlie SmythK | 2/2 | 2 | 47 |
