Commanders at Vikings
Washington Commanders 21, Minnesota Vikings 13 · NoMutShit
Final Score
Commanders 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Vikings 13 0 TD · 2 FG · 1 XPJayden Daniels 214 yds passingJayden Daniels 58 yds rushingStefon Diggs 137 yds receivingIsaiah Rodgers Sr 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 343 · 261Passing yards 214 · 174Rushing yards 129 · 87Completions 14/26 · 0/0Yards per carry 3.5 · 3.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 33d ago
The Washington Commanders secured a crucial victory in Week 16, defeating the Minnesota Vikings 21-13. With playoff implications on the line, the Commanders showcased their resilience and determination to keep their postseason hopes alive.
Leading the charge for Washington was quarterback Jayden Daniels, who threw for 214 yards and two touchdowns while also adding 58 rushing yards to his impressive performance. Stefon Diggs was a standout target, racking up 137 receiving yards and proving to be a consistent threat throughout the game. Together, they orchestrated an offensive display that kept the Vikings’ defense on their heels.
Defensively, the Commanders made key plays to seal their win, with Jer'Zhan Newton contributing significantly by recording 1.5 sacks. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Newton's pressure on the Vikings' quarterback forced a critical turnover on downs, allowing Washington to maintain control and secure the victory. The Commanders' ability to capitalize on defensive opportunities ultimately proved decisive in this tightly contested matchup.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 21 |
| Vikings | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 13 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | ||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 14/26 | 54% | 214 | 2 | 0 | 106.8 |
| Other | ||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 16/27 | 59% | 174 | 1 | 0 | 90.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 12 | 58 | 4.8 | 18 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 15 | 41 | 2.7 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stefon DiggsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben SinnottTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Jordan MasonHB | 14 | 53 | 3.8 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 7 | 18 | 2.6 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Rachaad WhiteHB | 6 | 30 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kyler MurrayQB | 5 | 11 | 2.2 | — | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||||
| Stefon DiggsWR | 4 | 137 | 34.3 | 87 | 2 | 79 | 0 |
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 10 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Ben SinnottTE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Justin JeffersonWR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 3 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 18 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tai FeltonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||||
| Gavin BartholomewTE | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jauan JenningsWR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||
| Amik RobertsonCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorance ArmstrongLEDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny StylesMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Trey AmosCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe OwehLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo ChenalMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan MartinFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron PayneDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike SainristilCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick CrossSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasul DouglasCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie LuvuWILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Joshua JosephsLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe ThomasSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake GoldayWILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison SmithFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrion Ingram-DawkinsLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Jer'Zhan NewtonDT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| James PierreCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay WardSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||
| Tress WayP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew StevensK | 0/1 | 3 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 2/2 | 1 | 52 |