Washington
Commanders
9-3
34
FINAL
0
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
7-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Washington Commanders shut out the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a final score of 34-0 in Week 14 of the 2027 season. This decisive victory not only solidifies Washington's playoff position but also raises questions about Tampa Bay's struggling campaign as they look to regroup in the final weeks of the regular season.
Washington's offense was led by quarterback Jayden Daniels, who threw for 230 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers. Chigoziem Okonkwo was a standout target, racking up 103 receiving yards, while Jacory Croskey-Merritt contributed significantly on the ground with 72 rushing yards, adding to the Commanders' offensive dominance.
Defensively, the Commanders were equally impressive, stifling the Buccaneers' attack and forcing turnovers. Quincy Rhodes Jr. highlighted the defensive effort with 1.5 sacks, while Nick Cross added an interception that shifted momentum firmly in Washington's favor. The turning point came early in the second half, when the Commanders capitalized on a key turnover, extending their lead and effectively sealing the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 18 | 12 | 67% | 230 | 2 | 0 | 146.7 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 18 | 5 | 28% | 90 | 0 | 5 | 8.3 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 12 | 72 | 6.0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 8 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | — | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Fleming | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Duce Robinson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 5 | 103 | 20.6 | 48 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Dorian Fleming | TE | 4 | 86 | 21.5 | 35 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Duce Robinson | WR | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 17 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 47 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rod Moore | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| DJ McKinney | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Rhodes Jr. | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jimmie Ward | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Stevens | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 48 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

