Commanders at Vikings
Washington Commanders 45, Minnesota Vikings 30 · Shake and Bake Vol 2
Final Score
Commanders 45 6 TD · 1 FG · 6 XP
Vikings 30 4 TD · 1 FG · 3 XPJayden Daniels 402 yds passingJayden Daniels 65 yds rushingAntonio Williams 172 yds receivingQuan Martin 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 480 · 376Passing yards 391 · 292Rushing yards 89 · 84Completions 14/23 · 18/35Yards per carry 9.9 · 5.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 25d ago
The Washington Commanders topped the Minnesota Vikings 45-30 in a pivotal Week 16 matchup, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With the victory, the Commanders showcased their offensive firepower while the Vikings struggled to keep pace in a high-stakes battle.
Jayden Daniels was the standout performer for Washington, delivering a spectacular performance with 402 passing yards and five touchdown passes. He also contributed on the ground, adding 65 rushing yards to his impressive tally. Antonio Williams was his favorite target, racking up 172 receiving yards, consistently finding space to exploit the Vikings' secondary.
Defensively, the Commanders made key stops when it mattered most. Mike Sainristil led the team with five total tackles, while Odafe Oweh provided pressure with a sack, disrupting Minnesota’s rhythm. The game turned in the second quarter when Washington scored three unanswered touchdowns, establishing a lead that the Vikings could not overcome, ultimately sealing their fate in this high-scoring affair.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | 6 | 1 | 6 | 45 |
| Vikings | 4 | 1 | 3 | 30 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | ||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 14/23 | 61% | 402 | 5 | 1 | 126.3 |
| Vikings | ||||||
| J.J. McCarthyQB | 18/35 | 51% | 306 | 2 | 1 | 88.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 7 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 11 | 55 | 5.0 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthyQB | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 1 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||||
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 6 | 172 | 28.7 | 58 | 1 | 78 | 1 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 3 | 143 | 47.7 | 67 | 3 | 79 | 1 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 19 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | — | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Mecole HardmanWR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | — | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Stefon DiggsWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Tyreek HillWR | 3 | 98 | 32.7 | 11 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 3 | 96 | 32.0 | — | 2 | 48 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 13 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 6 | 44 | 7.3 | 42 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||
| Quan MartinFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Mike SainristilCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe OwehLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Trey AmosCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo PondsCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sonny StylesMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie LuvuWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob PhillipsSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick CrossSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kain MedranoWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Percy ButlerFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron PayneDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo ChenalMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Vikings | |||||
| Caleb BanksDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe ThomasSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison SmithFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tony JeffersonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||
| Charlie SmythK | 1/1 | 6 | 47 |
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 1/1 | 3 | 23 |