Washington
Commanders
13-5
43
FINAL
31
San Francisco
49ers
16-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Divisional Round matchup, the Washington Commanders emerged victorious, defeating the San Francisco 49ers 43-31 and securing a spot in the next round of the playoffs. Both teams brought their best, but it was Washington's offensive firepower that ultimately made the difference in this high-stakes encounter.
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was the star of the evening, throwing for 375 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead under pressure. Meanwhile, Jacory Croskey-Merritt added a solid ground game with 67 rushing yards, while De'Zhaun Stribling of the 49ers made headlines with his impressive 140 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to turn the tide.
Defensively, the Commanders applied consistent pressure, with Jailin Walker recording two sacks and Kelee Ringo adding an interception that shifted momentum in Washington's favor. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Ringo's pick set up a crucial touchdown, allowing the Commanders to extend their lead and ultimately seal the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 20 | 15 | 75% | 375 | 4 | 2 | 116.6 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 24 | 15 | 63% | 265 | 3 | 2 | 105.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 9 | 67 | 7.4 | 6 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 6 | 56 | 9.3 | 11 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 9 | 46 | 5.1 | 11 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 4 | 140 | 35.0 | 57 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 2 | 125 | 62.5 | 72 | 2 | 79 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 3 | 92 | 30.7 | 68 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 4 | 70 | 17.5 | 14 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 30 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 24 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | — | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 17 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kyle Juszczyk | FB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Cross | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques Sigle | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | SAM | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kain Medrano | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ji'Ayir Brown | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrick Forrest | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Scott | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 45 |
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 38 |

