Washington
Commanders
3-0
70
FINAL
27
New Orleans
Saints
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 19d ago
In 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
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Jayden DanielsQB302583%44860158.3
Tyler ShoughQB271763%33343105.9
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Barry Sanders Jr.HB181267.0212520
Jayden DanielsQB7537.651120
Tyler ShoughQB2178.510110
Travis Etienne JrHB284.01070
Ashton HouseHB461.51030
Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB111.02010
Oscar DelpTE000.0—000
Chigoziem OkonkwoTE000.0—000
Terry McLaurinWR000.0—000
Juwan JohnsonTE000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Terry McLaurinWR922024.41562700
Chris OlaveWR411729.3401330
Chigoziem OkonkwoTE49624.0411280
Jordyn TysonWR47819.522360
Juwan JohnsonTE47719.3540250
Barry Sanders Jr.HB33511.7380260
Santana Moss Jr.WR33010.0131180
Ashton HouseHB12323.0220230
Jaylin LaneWR12323.070230
Oscar DelpTE12020.050200
Bryce LanceWR11818.0—0180
Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB2189.0211260
Antonio WilliamsWR2189.0160130
Antonio Gates Jr.TE188.07180
Travis Etienne JrHB200.0—150
Defense
Box score: defensive stats by player
PlayerPosTKLSACKINTFFPD
Odafe OwehLEDG22.5000
Darrell Green Jr.CB30101
Sonny StylesMIKE20100
Nick CrossSS20102
Jonas SankerSS40000
Justin ReidFS40000
Kaden EllissMIKE30000
Jarvis Brownlee JrCB30001
Julian BlackmonSS30000
Chase YoungREDG20000
Dorance ArmstrongLEDG10.5001
Germaine PrattWILL20000
Trey AmosCB20000
Kool-Aid McKinstryCB10001
Moro OjomoDT10000
Amik RobertsonCB10001
Carl GrandersonREDG10000
Danny StutsmanSAM10000
Quan MartinFS10000
Martin Emerson JrCB10001
Daron PayneDT00.5000
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Daniel CarlsonK0030
Tress WayP0000
Drew StevensK00100