Commanders at Vikings
Washington Commanders 51, Minnesota Vikings 42 · Next Gen Dynasty
Final Score
Commanders 51 0 TD · 1 FG · 6 XP
Vikings 42 4 TD · 0 FG · 6 XPJordan Love 411 yds passingDemond Claiborne 99 yds rushingStefon Diggs 101 yds receivingQuan Martin 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 554 · 361Passing yards 380 · 207Rushing yards 174 · 154Completions 0/0 · 12/30Yards per carry 6.1 · 7.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 21d ago
In a high-scoring thriller, the Washington Commanders topped the Minnesota Vikings 51-42 in Week 16 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, both teams came out firing, but it was Washington who ultimately secured the crucial victory.
Commanders quarterback Jordan Love had a standout performance, throwing for 411 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers. Stefon Diggs also shined, racking up 101 receiving yards, while Demond Claiborne led the Vikings on the ground with 99 rushing yards, keeping the game competitive until the final whistle.
Defensively, Quan Martin was a game-changer for Washington, intercepting two passes that shifted momentum in critical moments. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Martin’s second interception set up a touchdown drive that extended the Commanders' lead and put the game out of reach for Minnesota. Despite strong efforts from Eric Wilson, who tallied two sacks, the Vikings couldn't overcome the offensive onslaught from Washington.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | 0 | 1 | 6 | 42 | 51 |
| Vikings | 4 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 42 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | ||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 12/30 | 40% | 209 | 1 | 7 | 35.9 |
| Other | ||||||
| Jordan LoveQB | 26/33 | 79% | 411 | 5 | 1 | 145.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||||
| Josh JacobsHB | 16 | 97 | 6.1 | 28 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben SinnottTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 10 | 99 | 9.9 | 15 | 2 | 48 | 0 |
| Kyler MurrayQB | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 4 | 2 | 0.5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Myles PriceWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Jordan LoveQB | 5 | 77 | 15.4 | — | 1 | 74 | 4 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||||
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 4 | 100 | 25.0 | 56 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 64 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Josh JacobsHB | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 54 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| John BatesTE | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Ben SinnottTE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 19 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 11 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Justin JeffersonWR | 2 | 60 | 30.0 | 30 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 13 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Tai FeltonWR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 20 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Josh OliverTE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Stefon DiggsWR | 6 | 101 | 16.8 | 10 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Jauan JenningsWR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 2 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||
| Nick CrossSS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Amik RobertsonCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kain MedranoWILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe OwehLEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jer'Zhan NewtonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny StylesMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo ChenalMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||
| Eric WilsonWILL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Harrison SmithFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakobe ThomasSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jake GoldayWILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Quan MartinFS | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenny Moore IICB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasul DouglasCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Frankie LuvuWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charles OmenihuDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K'Lavon ChaissonREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler OwensSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||
| Drew StevensK | 1/1 | 6 | 20 |
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 0/1 | 6 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Tress WayP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |