Commanders at Lions
Washington Commanders 17, Detroit Lions 14 · NoMutShit
Final Score
Commanders 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Lions 14 2 TD · 0 FG · 2 XPJayden Daniels 181 yds passingJayden Daniels 96 yds rushingTerry McLaurin 116 yds receivingDerrick Moore 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 282 · 201Passing yards 170 · 138Rushing yards 112 · 63Completions 12/20 · 12/22Yards per carry 8.6 · 2.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 4d ago
In a closely contested matchup, the Washington Commanders narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions 17-14 in Week 14 of the 2027 season. The victory was crucial for Washington as they pushed for a playoff spot, while the loss dealt a significant blow to Detroit's postseason hopes.
Jayden Daniels showcased his versatility, leading the Commanders with 181 passing yards and two touchdowns through the air, in addition to racking up 96 rushing yards. His dynamic playmaking ability was complemented by a standout performance from Terry McLaurin, who recorded 116 receiving yards, consistently moving the chains and providing a reliable target for Daniels.
Defensively, Washington's Nick Cross led the unit with six total tackles, helping to contain Detroit's offensive threats. The game's turning point came in the fourth quarter when Derrick Moore of the Lions intercepted a pass, giving Detroit a glimmer of hope, but the Commanders' defense held strong, ultimately sealing the victory and maintaining their momentum in the playoff race.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | 2 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
| Lions | 2 | 0 | 2 | 14 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | ||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 12/20 | 60% | 181 | 2 | 3 | 83.5 |
| Lions | ||||||
| Jared GoffQB | 12/22 | 55% | 138 | 1 | 4 | 49.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 6 | 96 | 16.0 | 5 | 0 | 65 | 0 |
| Barry Sanders Jr.HB | 6 | 11 | 1.8 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Santana Moss Jr.WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Isiah PachecoHB | 9 | 31 | 3.4 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 12 | 30 | 2.5 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Jared GoffQB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMario DouglasWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||||
| Terry McLaurinWR | 7 | 116 | 16.6 | 58 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 16 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Barry Sanders Jr.HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 31 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Isiah PachecoHB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 26 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 5 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 16 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| DeMario DouglasWR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 18 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||
| Nick CrossSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Trey AmosCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Quan MartinFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Green Jr.CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny StylesMIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike SainristilCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K'Lavon ChaissonREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik RobertsonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance ArmstrongLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Leo ChenalMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron PayneDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lions | |||||
| Derrick MooreREDG | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo PondsCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton SimpsonWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyleik WilliamsDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian IzienFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian BranchSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal AdamsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. ReedCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||
| Tress WayP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew StevensK | 1/1 | 2 | 25 |
| Lions | |||
| Jack FoxP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake BatesK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |