Washington
Commanders
3-0
70
FINAL
27
New Orleans
Saints
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding Week 4 showdown, the Washington Commanders topped the New Orleans Saints with an impressive final score of 70-27, solidifying their place as a formidable contender in the 2027 season. This victory not only boosts their momentum but also serves as a statement to the rest of the league about their offensive prowess.
Leading the charge for Washington was quarterback Jayden Daniels, who threw for a staggering 448 yards and six touchdowns, showcasing his elite talent under center. Barry Sanders Jr. complemented the passing game with a dynamic performance on the ground, rushing for 126 yards, while Terry McLaurin was a standout target, racking up 220 receiving yards and finding the end zone multiple times. Together, they formed an unstoppable trio that overwhelmed the Saints' defense.
Defensively, the Commanders made their presence felt, with Odafe Oweh recording 2.5 sacks, disrupting the Saints' offensive rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when Washington's defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing Daniels to capitalize with a quick touchdown drive that shifted the momentum entirely. Despite Jonas Sanker leading the Saints with four tackles, they struggled to contain the relentless attack from the Commanders, ultimately leading to a lopsided score.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 30 | 25 | 83% | 448 | 6 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 27 | 17 | 63% | 333 | 4 | 3 | 105.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Sanders Jr. | HB | 18 | 126 | 7.0 | 21 | 2 | 52 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 7 | 53 | 7.6 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ashton House | HB | 4 | 6 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 9 | 220 | 24.4 | 156 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 4 | 117 | 29.3 | 40 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 4 | 96 | 24.0 | 41 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 4 | 78 | 19.5 | 2 | 2 | 36 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 4 | 77 | 19.3 | 54 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Barry Sanders Jr. | HB | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 38 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Santana Moss Jr. | WR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 13 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Ashton House | HB | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 22 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 7 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 21 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 16 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Antonio Gates Jr. | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Green Jr. | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Moro Ojomo | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |

