New Orleans
Saints
9-7
20
FINAL
26
Washington
Commanders
5-11
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup, the Washington Commanders outlasted the New Orleans Saints with a final score of 26-20. This victory positions the Commanders as early contenders in Season 2, showcasing their resilience and determination on the field.
Quarterback Jayden Daniels was the star of the show, throwing for an impressive 359 yards and four touchdowns, leading Washington's offense with precision. Devin Culp also made a significant impact, racking up 136 receiving yards, providing Daniels with a reliable target throughout the game. While the ground game was less dominant, Rico Dowdle contributed with 33 rushing yards to keep the defense honest.
Defensively, Kobie Turner was a force to be reckoned with, recording 3.5 sacks and three total tackles that disrupted New Orleans' offensive flow. Korie Black added to the Commanders' defensive prowess with two crucial interceptions, turning the momentum in Washington's favor. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter, when Black's second pick halted a potential game-tying drive, allowing the Commanders to secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 40 | 20 | 359 | 4 | 3 | 83.2 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 24 | 16 | 255 | 3 | 1 | 124.1 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Malachi Toney | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Culp | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Culp | TE | 7 | 136 | 19.4 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 3 | 112 | 37.3 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Malachi Toney | WR | 6 | 74 | 12.3 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 0 | 30 | 3 |
| Johnny Wilson | WR | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 1 | 44 | 1 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Jalen Smith | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 1 | 20 | 2 |
| Seydou Traore | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobie Turner | DT | 3 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie Black | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Stalbird | MIKE | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zequan Patterson | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | REDGE | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Lockhart | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Dugger | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion Young | DT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDGE | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Fitzgerald | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Magee | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaden Elliss | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terry Moore | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ellis Robinson IV | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Slye | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

