Commanders at Cardinals
Washington Commanders 24, Arizona Cardinals 20 · Madden 27 Next Gen LG
Final Score
Commanders 24 2 TD · 1 FG · 3 XP
Cardinals 20 2 TD · 2 FG · 2 XPCarson Beck 269 yds passingJeremiyah Love 81 yds rushingTrey McBride 101 yds receivingTrey Amos 11 tkl defenseTotal yards 191 · 404Passing yards 71 · 269Rushing yards 120 · 135Completions 8/16 · 27/43Yards per carry 4.6 · 4.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 5d ago
In a tightly contested matchup, the Washington Commanders narrowly defeated the Arizona Cardinals 24-20 in Week 12 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard to secure a crucial victory, but it was the Commanders who managed to hold off the Cardinals in the final moments.
Carson Beck of the Cardinals shined in the passing game, throwing for 269 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his ability to move the ball effectively. Meanwhile, Jeremiyah Love contributed significantly on the ground with 81 rushing yards, and Trey McBride emerged as a key target with 101 receiving yards, demonstrating Arizona's offensive potential throughout the game.
Defensively, Trey Amos led the Commanders with 11 total tackles, providing a steady presence that helped contain the Cardinals' offensive attack. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Washington's defense managed to stifle a critical drive, forcing a turnover that allowed the Commanders to secure their lead and clinch the win.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 24 |
| Cardinals | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 20 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | ||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 8/16 | 50% | 71 | 1 | 1 | 57.0 |
| Cardinals | ||||||
| Carson BeckQB | 27/43 | 63% | 269 | 1 | 3 | 59.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||||
| Rachaad WhiteHB | 8 | 62 | 7.8 | 40 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 13 | 38 | 2.9 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Austin EkelerHB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jayden DanielsQB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Zavion ThomasWR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 15 | 81 | 5.4 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tyler AllgeierHB | 11 | 21 | 1.9 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Carson BeckQB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kayshon BoutteWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Bam KnightHB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Trey McBrideTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael WilsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||||
| Tyreek HillWR | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 9 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 15 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Trey McBrideTE | 10 | 101 | 10.1 | 50 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Michael WilsonWR | 7 | 75 | 10.7 | 14 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Kayshon BoutteWR | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 16 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Christian KirkWR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tyler AllgeierHB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Bam KnightHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Elijah HigginsTE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||
| Trey AmosCB | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trevon DiggsCB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sonny StylesMIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Odafe OwehLEDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon ThienemanSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Daron PayneDT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Preston SmithREDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike SainristilCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan MartinFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance ArmstrongLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie LuvuWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan NewtonDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon KinlawDT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kain MedranoWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad IICB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler OwensSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles OmenihuDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cardinals | |||||
| Josh SweatREDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max MeltonCB | 0 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen IIIDT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson SrMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zaven CollinsLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jack GibbensMIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah KanceyDT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda BakerSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew WingardFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett WilliamsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cody SimonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will JohnsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan CrawfordSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karson ShararWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||
| Tress WayP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew StevensK | 1/1 | 3 | 34 |
| Cardinals | |||
| Chad RylandK | 2/2 | 2 | 38 |
| Johnny HekkerP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |