Washington
Commanders
3-5
23
FINAL
17
New Orleans
Saints
3-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Washington Commanders outlasted the New Orleans Saints with a final score of 23-17, marking a crucial victory in Week 10 of the 2028 season. Both teams were vying for playoff positioning, making this win vital for Washington as they look to solidify their standing in the league.
Jayden Daniels was the standout performer for the Commanders, throwing for 272 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his ability to move the offense effectively. On the receiving end, Antonio Williams was sensational, racking up 140 receiving yards and providing key plays that kept drives alive. RJ Harvey of the Saints led the ground attack with 80 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Commanders' offensive prowess.
Defensively, the game shifted when Washington's defense held strong in critical moments, allowing only 17 points. Although Kool-Aid McKinstry led the Saints with eight tackles, it was Alex Highsmith's 1.5 sacks that applied the necessary pressure on Daniels. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when the Commanders' defense forced a turnover, allowing them to capitalize and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 32 | 19 | 59% | 272 | 1 | 1 | 84.3 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 32 | 17 | 53% | 193 | 1 | 0 | 81.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Harvey | HB | 18 | 80 | 4.4 | 45 | 1 | 22 | 1 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 11 | 50 | 4.5 | 17 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 9 | 32 | 3.6 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 9 | 31 | 3.4 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 2 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 7 | 9 | 1.3 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barion Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lawson Luckie | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Williams | WR | 7 | 140 | 20.0 | 89 | 1 | 70 | 1 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 9 | 0 | 19 | 2 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 13 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Lawson Luckie | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Noah Meyers | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | — | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Barion Brown | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir Elam | CB | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Josephs | REDG | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jahkeem Stewart | DT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colin Simmons | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Percy Butler | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Rhodes Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Antre Robinson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Santana Hopper | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Stevens | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 40 |
| Ryan Stonehouse | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 27 |

