Washington
Commanders
4-6
42
FINAL
35
Arizona
Cardinals
4-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 12 matchup, the Washington Commanders topped the Arizona Cardinals 42-35, solidifying their position in the playoff race. Both teams showcased their offensive firepower, but the Commanders emerged victorious in a tightly contested battle.
Jayden Daniels led the charge for Washington, throwing for four touchdowns and keeping the chains moving with precision passing. Meanwhile, Hendon Hooker of the Cardinals put up an impressive 364 passing yards, connecting frequently with Marvin Harrison Jr., who amassed 117 receiving yards. Despite the Cardinals' strong showing, it was Daniels' ability to find the end zone that ultimately made the difference.
Defensively, Trey Amos stood out for the Commanders, recording seven total tackles and helping to stifle Arizona's momentum during critical moments. The game's turning point came midway through the fourth quarter when Washington's defense forced a pivotal turnover, allowing the Commanders to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory. It was a nail-biter, but Washington displayed just enough resilience to hold off Arizona's late-game surge.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendon Hooker | QB | 34 | 27 | 364 | 1 | 0 | 121.0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 15 | 14 | 274 | 4 | 0 | 158.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 11 | 63 | 5.7 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 7 | 57 | 8.1 | 1 | 21 | 1 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 11 | 27 | 2.5 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| James Conner | HB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Hendon Hooker | QB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Athan Kaliakmanis | QB | 3 | -3 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 7 | 117 | 16.7 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 7 | 110 | 15.7 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 5 | 89 | 17.8 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 3 | 66 | 22.0 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| James Conner | HB | 6 | 25 | 4.2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Amos | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Magee | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Gibbens | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Burke | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Matt Prater | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

