Bills at Commanders
Washington Commanders 23, Buffalo Bills 17 · LOMBARDI LAB LEGENDS
Final Score
Bills 17 2 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Commanders 23 2 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPJayden Daniels 289 yds passingJacory Croskey-Merritt 70 yds rushingJordyn Tyson 91 yds receivingZakee Wheatly 9 tkl defenseTotal yards 265 · 448Passing yards 160 · 289Rushing yards 105 · 159Completions 12/23 · 22/36Yards per carry 3.4 · 5.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 12d ago
In a tightly contested matchup, the Washington Commanders topped the Buffalo Bills 23-17 in Week 18 of the 2027 season. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but it was the Commanders who emerged victorious, securing their postseason aspirations.
Leading the charge for Washington was quarterback Jayden Daniels, who threw for 289 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers when it mattered most. Wide receiver Jordyn Tyson was a standout target, racking up 91 receiving yards, while running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt contributed significantly on the ground with 70 rushing yards, helping to keep the Bills' defense on their toes.
Defensively, the game was marked by the relentless pressure from both sides, though the standout player was Buffalo’s Zakee Wheatly, who recorded nine total tackles. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Commanders' defense held the Bills scoreless on a crucial drive, allowing Washington to maintain their lead and ultimately seal the victory.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 23 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bills | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 12/23 | 52% | 160 | 1 | 0 | 89.0 |
Commanders | ||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 22/36 | 61% | 289 | 2 | 0 | 104.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bills | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 14 | 45 | 3.2 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Josh AllenQB | 8 | 30 | 3.8 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Commanders | |||||||
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 7 | 70 | 10.0 | 44 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 14 | 68 | 4.9 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jayden DanielsQB | 5 | 12 | 2.4 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaylin LaneWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Ray DavisHB | 9 | 30 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bills | |||||||
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 6 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jaxson DollarTE | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 20 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Damani WarrenWR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Commanders | |||||||
| Jordyn TysonWR | 4 | 91 | 22.8 | 75 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 6 | 77 | 12.8 | 24 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jaylin LaneWR | 6 | 61 | 10.2 | 20 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Luke McCaffreyWR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Ben SinnottTE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bills | |||||
| Zakee WheatlyCB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nehemiah McCaryMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Amani HookerSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson IIREDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Izayah VickersCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan HancockSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kameron McGeeREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Davison IgbinosunCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed OliverDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno StoneFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike DannaLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BenfordCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Commanders | |||||
| Frankie LuvuSAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo ChenalWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darrell MossCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard FloydREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson EdwardsMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey AmosCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe OwehLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron PayneDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron GravesDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tavion GadsonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Amik RobertsonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike SainristilCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan HowdenFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan NewtonDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan BattleSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | |||
| Jackson KleatherK | 3/3 | 2 | 54 |
| Daniel CarlsonK | 1/1 | 2 | 52 |
