Buffalo
Bills
7-1
27
FINAL
41
Washington
Commanders
7-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 9 matchup, the Washington Commanders topped the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 41-27, solidifying their position in the playoff hunt. The victory was crucial for Washington, who showcased their offensive firepower against a formidable opponent.
Jayden Daniels led the Commanders' attack, throwing for three touchdowns and keeping the Bills' defense on their heels throughout the game. Deuce Alexander emerged as the star receiver, racking up an impressive 213 receiving yards, while Bijan Robinson added a solid 90 rushing yards to balance the offense. In contrast, Josh Allen put up a valiant effort for Buffalo, throwing for 275 yards but ultimately falling short.
Defensively, the Commanders made key plays when it mattered most. Nick Cross notched four total tackles and an interception, helping to stifle any momentum the Bills tried to build. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Cross's interception led to a quick touchdown, giving Washington a commanding lead they would not relinquish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 18 | 14 | 275 | 2 | 1 | 132.6 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 5 | 5 | 222 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 14 | 90 | 6.4 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 7 | 41 | 5.9 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P DIDDLER | WR | 3 | 213 | 71.0 | 3 | 78 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 9 | 112 | 12.4 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 62 | 62.0 | 0 | 62 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 1 | 50 | 50.0 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ricky White III | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Cross | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dylan Stewart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K'Lavon Chaisson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Percy Butler | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Atkins | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 37 |

