Washington
Commanders
5-6
63
FINAL
35
Tennessee
Titans
3-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Washington Commanders defeated the Tennessee Titans 63-35 in Week 13 of the 2026 season, solidifying their playoff ambitions. With both teams vying for crucial positioning, the Commanders emerged as the dominant force, showcasing their offensive firepower.
Leading the charge for Washington, quarterback Jayden Daniels put on an aerial clinic, throwing for an astonishing 479 yards and a staggering seven touchdowns. Wide receiver Terry McLaurin shone brightly with 207 receiving yards, providing Daniels with a reliable target throughout the game. Meanwhile, Jacory Croskey-Merritt added a solid ground game, racking up 94 rushing yards to support the offensive onslaught.
Defensively, Daron Payne was a standout for the Commanders, contributing five total tackles and three sacks that consistently pressured Titans quarterback play. The turning point came in the second quarter when Payne's relentless pass rush led to a pivotal stop, allowing Washington to extend their lead and control the game from that point forward. Despite a couple of interceptions by Titans' Kevin Winston Jr., the Commanders' defense ensured that their high-scoring offense could keep the pressure on Tennessee throughout the contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 38 | 21 | 55% | 479 | 7 | 4 | 100.2 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 36 | 14 | 39% | 391 | 4 | 3 | 82.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 6 | 94 | 15.7 | 6 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | — | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 6 | 15 | 2.5 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 7 | 207 | 29.6 | 61 | 3 | 68 | 1 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 6 | 205 | 34.2 | 78 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 4 | 129 | 32.3 | 38 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 3 | 115 | 38.3 | 64 | 1 | 79 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 4 | 73 | 18.3 | 18 | 1 | 35 | 1 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 10 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 29 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | — | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | — | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ben Sinnott | TE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daron Payne | DT | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| K'Lavon Chaisson | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Omenihu | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terell Smith | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kain Medrano | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Percy Butler | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Slye | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |

