Washington
Commanders
3-2
22
FINAL
36
Buffalo
Bills
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Buffalo Bills topped the Washington Commanders 36-22 in a decisive Week 6 matchup of the 2027 season. With both teams vying for playoff positioning, this victory solidifies Buffalo's standing as a formidable contender in the league.
Cary Brikmann led the charge for the Bills, throwing for 267 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his efficiency and poise in the pocket. On the ground, Travis Etienne Jr. contributed significantly with 80 rushing yards, helping to maintain offensive balance. Meanwhile, Darnell Washington of the Commanders shined in the receiving game, racking up 105 yards, though it wasn't enough to secure a win for his team.
Defensively, Gervon Dexter Sr. made a significant impact for the Bills, recording 1.5 sacks that disrupted the Commanders' rhythm. The game's turning point came in the second half when Buffalo's defense stifled a potential scoring drive, allowing the Bills to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win. The Commanders struggled to find their footing against the Bills' relentless pass rush, which proved critical in determining the outcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cary Brikmann | QB | 27 | 18 | 67% | 267 | 2 | 0 | 123.5 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 44 | 27 | 61% | 254 | 1 | 0 | 84.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 18 | 80 | 4.4 | 30 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 31 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 10 | 42 | 4.2 | 13 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 6 | 18 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Cary Brikmann | QB | 5 | 8 | 1.6 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Will Shipley | HB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Nate Matthews | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darnell Washington | TE | 11 | 105 | 9.5 | 17 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 88 | 29.3 | 53 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 5 | 77 | 15.4 | 19 | 1 | 34 | 1 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 13 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 7 | 58 | 8.3 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Nate Matthews | WR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | — | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Medrano | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello Height | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Josh Jobe | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Radio Shaffer | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ifeatu Melifonwu | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trikweze Bridges | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alton Blaylock | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | SAM | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Araiza | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 52 |
| Peewee Queenan | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 54 |

