Washington
Commanders
0-2
55
FINAL
33
Cleveland
Browns
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring showdown, the Washington Commanders outlasted the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 55-33. This Week 3 matchup of the 2028 season showcased both teams' offensive firepower, but it was the Commanders who emerged victorious, solidifying their early-season momentum.
Washington's offense was firing on all cylinders, led by quarterback Jayden Daniels, who threw for five touchdowns. Jacory Croskey-Merritt added a dynamic element on the ground, rushing for 140 yards, while Elyiss Williams of the Browns made a significant impact with 199 receiving yards, keeping the game competitive. However, the explosive plays from the Commanders ultimately gave them the edge.
Defensively, the Commanders were opportunistic, with Lewis Cine snagging an interception that proved crucial in shifting the game's momentum. Joshua Josephs added pressure with a sack, while Isaac Smith led the team with four total tackles. The turning point came when Cine's interception halted a promising Browns drive, allowing Washington to extend their lead and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 42 | 24 | 57% | 531 | 4 | 1 | 123.6 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 22 | 19 | 86% | 333 | 5 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 16 | 140 | 8.8 | 10 | 3 | 42 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | — | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 4 | 6 | 1.5 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Mazeo Bennett Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elyiss Williams | TE | 13 | 199 | 15.3 | 60 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 3 | 151 | 50.3 | 43 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 3 | 122 | 40.7 | 66 | 0 | 62 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 5 | 99 | 19.8 | 42 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 3 | 90 | 30.0 | 39 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 3 | 78 | 26.0 | 57 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 10 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 11 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 5 | 29 | 5.8 | 39 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Mazeo Bennett Jr | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Cine | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaac Smith | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir Elam | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Joshua Josephs | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahkeem Stewart | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | SAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Percy Butler | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Muhammad II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ameer Speed | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keon Sabb | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corliss Waitman | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maddux Trujillo | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ryan Stonehouse | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

