Commanders at Vikings
Minnesota Vikings 38, Washington Commanders 24 · NFL Champs Madden 27 Franchise
Final Score
Commanders 24 1 TD · 3 FG · 1 XP
Vikings 38 5 TD · 1 FG · 5 XPMichael Penix Jr 322 yds passingBucky Irving 64 yds rushingJaxon Smith-Njigba 182 yds receivingNick Bolton 9 tkl defenseTotal yards 231 · 477Passing yards 154 · 322Rushing yards 77 · 155Completions 15/33 · 20/38Yards per carry 3.5 · 4.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 6d ago
The Minnesota Vikings secured a decisive 38-24 victory over the Washington Commanders in Week 9 of the 2027 season. This win further solidifies Minnesota's position in the playoff race, while Washington faces increasing pressure to turn things around as the season progresses.
Leading the offensive charge for the Vikings was quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who threw for an impressive 322 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers. Jaxon Smith-Njigba emerged as a standout target, racking up 182 receiving yards and proving to be a constant threat downfield. Bucky Irving contributed on the ground with 64 rushing yards, adding balance to Minnesota's offensive attack.
Defensively, the Vikings made their mark with a key interception from D'Angelo Ponds, which shifted momentum in Minnesota's favor. Zack Baun also made an impact by recording 1.5 sacks, applying consistent pressure on the Commanders' offense. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Ponds' interception led to a quick touchdown, allowing the Vikings to build a lead they would not relinquish.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 24 |
| Vikings | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 38 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 15/33 | 45% | 154 | 0 | 1 | 46.7 |
| Vikings | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 20/38 | 53% | 322 | 4 | 1 | 105.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||||
| Rachaad WhiteHB | 8 | 28 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kenny GainwellHB | 5 | 20 | 4.0 | 16 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| Bo NixQB | 8 | 18 | 2.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 12 | 64 | 5.3 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Chuba HubbardHB | 12 | 45 | 3.8 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr.HB | 5 | 31 | 6.2 | 15 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Michael Penix JrQB | 5 | 8 | 1.6 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||||
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 9 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 14 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Kenny GainwellHB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Josh DownsWR | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Rachaad WhiteHB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Max KlareTE | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR | 7 | 182 | 26.0 | 75 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 15 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 14 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Bucky IrvingHB | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 25 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Chuba HubbardHB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Mitchell EvansTE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| DeMario DouglasWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Khari BlasingameFB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||
| Nick BoltonMIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson AdeboCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Jaishawn BarhamWILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah OliverSS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon WalkerLEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moro OjomoDT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner IICB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon LattimoreCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Isaiah StalbirdWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie TurnerDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall JrDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abraham BeauplanWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Julian LoveSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Max MeltonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Al-Quadin MuhammadREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas GriffithMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden CurryLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julius WoodSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||
| D'Angelo PondsCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack BaunWILL | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-AllenREDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollumCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate LandmanMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips IIICB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle HamiltonSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D.J. ReaderDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Zaven CollinsLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McDuffieSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-MyersDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dorian WilliamsWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Brown IIIDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||
| Blake GrupeK | 3/3 | 1 | 52 |
| Vikings | |||
| Harrison MevisK | 1/1 | 5 | 26 |