Washington
Commanders
8-0
28
FINAL
23
Chicago
Bears
1-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested Week 9 matchup, the Washington Commanders topped the Chicago Bears 28-23, securing a crucial victory that keeps their playoff hopes alive as the season approaches its final stretch. Both teams battled fiercely, but it was the Commanders who ultimately prevailed, showcasing their offensive prowess.
Leading the charge for Washington was quarterback Jayden Daniels, who threw for an impressive 337 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating both accuracy and poise under pressure. Maurice Jones-Drew contributed solidly on the ground with 51 rushing yards, while the receiving corps saw standout performances, particularly from Rome Odunze of the Bears, who racked up 167 receiving yards despite the loss.
Defensively, the Commanders made notable plays, with Frankie Luvu recording a key sack that helped shift momentum in the second half. The game turned when Washington's defense held strong during a critical fourth-quarter drive, forcing the Bears to settle for a field goal instead of a potential game-winning touchdown. This defensive stand, combined with their offensive efficiency, allowed the Commanders to hold off the Bears in a thrilling finish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 34 | 26 | 76% | 337 | 3 | 0 | 136.5 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 41 | 24 | 59% | 303 | 2 | 0 | 97.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maurice Jones-Drew | HB | 15 | 51 | 3.4 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 13 | 42 | 3.2 | 18 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 5 | 7 | 1.4 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Duce Robinson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Odunze | WR | 8 | 167 | 20.9 | 91 | 2 | 59 | 0 |
| Duce Robinson | WR | 6 | 164 | 27.3 | 79 | 1 | 70 | 1 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 7 | 64 | 9.1 | 21 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 5 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Maurice Jones-Drew | HB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Jones | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rod Moore | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Hampton | SAM | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ McKinney | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Haloti Ngata | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kevin Jobity Jr. | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A'Mauri Washington | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matayo Uiagalelei | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gray | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Turner | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Rhodes Jr. | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Magee | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacobe Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyshaun Elliott | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 3 | 4 | 2 | 52 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

