Washington
Commanders
9-4
28
FINAL
14
Minnesota
Vikings
1-12
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 16 matchup, the Washington Commanders secured a decisive 28-14 victory over the Minnesota Vikings, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season draws to a close. The win marked an important step for Washington, as they continue to fight for a spot in the postseason.
Commanders quarterback Jordan Love delivered an impressive performance, throwing for 189 yards and two touchdowns, effectively leading his team throughout the game. Running back Quinshon Judkins of the Vikings did his best to keep Minnesota competitive with 89 rushing yards, while Dalton Kincaid contributed significantly in the air with 63 receiving yards. However, Love’s efficiency proved to be the difference-maker in this contest.
Defensively, Landon Jackson stood out for Washington, recording a crucial sack that disrupted Minnesota's offensive rhythm at a pivotal moment. The turning point of the game came when the Commanders’ defense forced a turnover, allowing Washington to capitalize and extend their lead. With a solid all-around effort from the Commanders' defense, Minnesota struggled to regain momentum, ultimately leading to their defeat.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 19 | 15 | 189 | 2 | 1 | 121.2 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 22 | 11 | 149 | 0 | 2 | 34.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 5 | 89 | 17.8 | 1 | 73 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 18 | 83 | 4.6 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Kene Nwangwu | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 3 | 1 | 0.3 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 1 | 22 | 1 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrell Burgess | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Upton Stout | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

