Commanders at Patriots
New England Patriots 38, Washington Commanders 7 · NFL Champs Madden 27 Franchise
Final Score
Commanders 7 1 TD · 0 FG · 1 XP
Patriots 38 4 TD · 1 FG · 5 XPBo Nix 162 yds passingJavonte Williams 58 yds rushingMax Klare 66 yds receivingKris Abrams-Draine 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 171 · 188Passing yards 124 · 122Rushing yards 47 · 66Completions 14/34 · 10/11Yards per carry 5.2 · 3.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
The New England Patriots dominated the Washington Commanders with a final score of 38-7, solidifying their position in the playoff race as the season approaches the home stretch. The Patriots had much at stake, looking to maintain momentum and secure a strong standing in the competitive AFC.
Brock Purdy led the Patriots’ offensive effort with a solid performance, throwing for one touchdown and managing the game effectively. Javonte Williams contributed significantly on the ground with 58 rushing yards, while Max Klare was the standout for Washington, catching for 66 yards but ultimately unable to spark a comeback.
Defensively, the Patriots were relentless, with Kris Abrams-Draine leading the charge with six total tackles. Kayden McDonald was a force on the line, recording 2.5 sacks that disrupted the Commanders' offensive rhythm, while Andrew Van Ginkel’s interception late in the game sealed any hopes of a Washington rally. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Patriots scored back-to-back touchdowns, building an insurmountable lead that Washington could never overcome.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Patriots | 4 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 38 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 14/34 | 41% | 162 | 0 | 2 | 31.7 |
| Patriots | ||||||
| Brock PurdyQB | 10/11 | 91% | 122 | 1 | 0 | 143.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||||
| Rachaad WhiteHB | 6 | 33 | 5.5 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Josh DownsWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Noah FantTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||||
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 16 | 58 | 3.6 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 1 |
| Brock PurdyQB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brashard SmithHB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobi MeyersWR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||||
| Max KlareTE | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 30 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 6 | 47 | 7.8 | 17 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Rachaad WhiteHB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 30 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Noah FantTE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||||
| Omar Cooper Jr.WR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | — | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 22 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin JrWR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Marlin KleinTE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Dawson KnoxTE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | — | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| DJ Turner IICB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BoltonMIKE | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Al-Quadin MuhammadREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie TurnerDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall JrDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah OliverSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn BarhamWILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moro OjomoDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julius WoodSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian LoveSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson AdeboCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||||
| Kris Abrams-DraineCB | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston JrFS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IVMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron YoungLEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquelin RoyDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius SneedCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jesse GarciaMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton HoodCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Ji'Ayir BrownSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Julian BlackmonSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||
| Blake GrupeK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |
| Patriots | |||
| Charlie SmythK | 1/1 | 5 | 36 |