Houston
Texans
3-9
17
FINAL
24
Washington
Commanders
8-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a pivotal Week 14 matchup, the Washington Commanders topped the Houston Texans with a final score of 24-17, securing a crucial victory that keeps their playoff hopes alive. The Commanders' win not only boosts their record but also highlights their resilience as they navigate the latter part of the season.
Leading the charge for Washington was quarterback Jayden Daniels, who threw for 192 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to find the end zone when it mattered most. Complementing his efforts was Rachaad White, who added a solid 67 rushing yards, while Jaylin Lane emerged as a key target with an impressive 110 receiving yards, making big plays that fueled the offense.
Defensively, the Commanders were equally impressive, with Sonny Styles leading the way with nine total tackles, ensuring that Houston struggled to find rhythm. K'Lavon Chaisson added to the pressure with a critical sack, disrupting the Texans' passing game at key moments. The turning point came in the second half when Washington's defense forced a turnover, allowing the offense to capitalize and extend their lead, ultimately sealing the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 29 | 14 | 48% | 192 | 3 | 0 | 104.3 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 41 | 19 | 46% | 181 | 1 | 0 | 67.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachaad White | HB | 14 | 67 | 4.8 | 31 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 12 | 58 | 4.8 | 17 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 6 | 38 | 6.3 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 6 | 18 | 3.0 | โ | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| British Brooks | FB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | โ | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 10 | 11 | 1.1 | โ | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jerome Ford | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | โ | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | โ | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | โ | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 3 | 110 | 36.7 | 90 | 1 | 84 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 7 | 77 | 11.0 | 26 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 16 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 10 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 5 | 33 | 6.6 | 13 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 7 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Marlin Klein | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dyami Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| K'Lavon Chaisson | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Pitre | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marcus Ingram | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Josephs | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Jackson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ahkello Witherspoon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Reed | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade Woodaz | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Moody | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 27 |
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 39 |

