Chicago
Bears
12-5
24
FINAL
55
Washington
Commanders
15-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Washington Commanders triumphed over the Chicago Bears with a final score of 55-24, securing their spot in the next round of the playoffs. This Divisional Round matchup showcased the Commanders' offensive firepower and marked a decisive end to the Bears' postseason hopes.
Leading the charge for Washington was quarterback Malik Willis, who threw for an impressive 464 yards and set a playoff record with eight touchdown passes. His connection with receiver Jameson Williams was particularly notable, as Williams racked up 231 receiving yards, consistently finding ways to exploit the Bears' secondary. Meanwhile, Jahmyr Gibbs struggled to find room on the ground for Chicago, finishing with only 31 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Commanders made key plays that shifted the momentum of the game. L'Jarius Sneed stood out with two interceptions, providing Washington with critical turnovers that led to quick scores. The turning point came when Sneed's second pick set up another touchdown, pushing the lead to an insurmountable margin and sealing the Bears' fate. With a total of four tackles from Nate Landman and a sack from David Bailey, the Commanders' defense played a vital role in this dominant playoff victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 20 | 13 | 464 | 8 | 1 | 127.0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 17 | 9 | 180 | 2 | 4 | 89.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 10 | 31 | 3.1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 5 | 10 | 2.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Williams | WR | 5 | 231 | 46.2 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 4 | 145 | 36.3 | 2 | 62 | 0 |
| Harold Carmichael | WR | 4 | 116 | 29.0 | 1 | 73 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 1 | 57 | 57.0 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Donald Parham Jr | TE | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 1 | 15 | 1 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Dawkins | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karson Sharar | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Scott | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Haason Reddick | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moro Ojomo | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Teddye Buchanan | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jason Myers | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 44 |

