Washington
Commanders
4-5
42
FINAL
28
Tennessee
Titans
4-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 13 showdown, the Washington Commanders outlasted the Tennessee Titans with a final score of 42-28, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season winds down. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, but it was the Commanders who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower.
Leading the charge for Washington was quarterback Jayden Daniels, who threw for an impressive 348 yards and six touchdowns, a performance that has him firmly in the conversation for this season's MVP. Daniels found his favorite target, Terry McLaurin, who racked up 145 receiving yards, consistently making big plays that kept the Titans' defense on its heels. Meanwhile, Chris Johnson of the Titans had a strong outing with 140 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Commanders' prolific scoring.
On the defensive side, the Commanders made pivotal plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Daron Payne recorded two sacks, applying pressure on the Titans' offense, while Quan Martin's interception proved to be a crucial turning point in the game, halting a Tennessee drive and allowing Washington to extend their lead. Sonny Styles led the defense with ten total tackles, ensuring that the Commanders maintained control throughout the contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 37 | 22 | 59% | 348 | 6 | 3 | 96.6 |
| Steve McNair | QB | 30 | 21 | 70% | 292 | 2 | 2 | 95.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Johnson | HB | 23 | 140 | 6.1 | 62 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| D.J. Castle | WR | 20 | 82 | 4.1 | 24 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Steve McNair | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 9 | 145 | 16.1 | 16 | 5 | 49 | 0 |
| Rob Ford | SS | 8 | 108 | 13.5 | 11 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 5 | 85 | 17.0 | 31 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Delanie Walker | TE | 5 | 77 | 15.4 | 24 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Dre White | CB | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 10 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Najee Bing | RG | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| D.J. Castle | WR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 24 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Chris Johnson | HB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | — | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Reshard Spencer | FS | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | — | 0 | 17 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 10 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Gomez | LG | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Brackett | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric Amaro | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ben Calhoun | TE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Curtis Wallace | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmett Braman | RG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Matthews | QB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Earl Warner | LG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conrad McDermott | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tom Russo | RT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Connor Sabin | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Logan | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Smart | LG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harvey Yarbrough | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Peck | LT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dennis Aiken | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Almas | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Leonard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steven Greene | FB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Gooden | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Bass | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Roman | REDG | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Toby Jenkins | HB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

