Commanders at Dolphins
Washington Commanders 30, Miami Dolphins 24 · NBS
Final Score
Commanders 30 4 TD · 1 FG · 3 XP
Dolphins 24 2 TD · 3 FG · 1 XPJayden Daniels 277 yds passingJacory Croskey-Merritt 73 yds rushingAntonio Williams 111 yds receivingJordyn Brooks 9 tkl defenseTotal yards 437 · 310Passing yards 277 · 229Rushing yards 160 · 81Completions 19/34 · 20/35Yards per carry 5.5 · 2.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 12h ago
In a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the Washington Commanders topped the Miami Dolphins 30-24, solidifying their position as a playoff contender. With both teams vying for postseason momentum, this matchup proved crucial in the final week of the regular season.
Leading the charge for Washington was quarterback Jayden Daniels, who threw for 277 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to make big plays. He connected with Antonio Williams for 111 receiving yards, while Jacory Croskey-Merritt added a solid ground game with 73 rushing yards. Their combined efforts propelled the Commanders to a critical victory.
On the defensive side, Washington's Odafe Oweh made his mark with a key sack, helping to disrupt Miami's offensive rhythm. Despite a strong performance from Miami's Jordyn Brooks, who recorded nine total tackles, the Dolphins struggled to contain the Commanders in critical moments. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Washington's defense held firm, allowing them to secure the win and head into the playoffs with confidence.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 30 |
| Dolphins | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 24 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | ||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 19/34 | 56% | 277 | 3 | 0 | 112.0 |
| Dolphins | ||||||
| Malik WillisQB | 20/35 | 57% | 229 | 1 | 0 | 86.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||||
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 13 | 73 | 5.6 | 33 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Kaytron AllenHB | 9 | 49 | 5.4 | — | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| Adam RandallHB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jayden DanielsQB | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||||
| Malik WillisQB | 10 | 32 | 3.2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| De'Von AchaneHB | 12 | 26 | 2.2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaylen WrightHB | 7 | 19 | 2.7 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tutu AtwellWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Caleb DouglasWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris BellWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David NjokuTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||||
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 6 | 111 | 18.5 | 81 | 1 | 60 | 1 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 2 | 73 | 36.5 | 32 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Jaylin LaneWR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 3 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Kaytron AllenHB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Adam RandallHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 3 | 1 | 0.3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||||
| Tutu AtwellWR | 6 | 78 | 13.0 | 17 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| David NjokuTE | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Caleb DouglasWR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 12 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Enrique BacaWR | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Chris BellWR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Will KacmarekTE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| De'Von AchaneHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||
| Mike SainristilCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kain MedranoWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey AmosCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe OwehLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo ChenalWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quan MartinFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny StylesMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick CrossSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan NewtonDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik RobertsonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tim Settle JrDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua JosephsREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah FrazierCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||
| Jordyn BrooksMIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall JrCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley MossCB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob RodriguezMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David OjaboLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn DavisFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth GrantDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop RobinsonLEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dante Trader JrSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JohnsonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach SielerDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan PhillipsDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Louis MooreFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||
| Brandon WagnerK | 1/2 | 3 | 46 |
| Dolphins | |||
| Cade YorkK | 3/3 | 1 | 54 |