Washington
Commanders
1-10
50
FINAL
13
Jacksonville
Jaguars
5-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant performance, the Washington Commanders topped the Jacksonville Jaguars 50-13 in Week 17 of the 2026 season, solidifying their playoff positioning with an emphatic victory. The stakes were high as both teams aimed to improve their standings, but Washington proved too formidable on both sides of the ball.
Jayden Daniels was the standout performer for the Commanders, throwing for 230 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense with precision. Terry McLaurin was his top target, racking up 129 receiving yards and providing crucial plays throughout the game. Meanwhile, Jacory Croskey-Merritt added a solid ground game with 74 rushing yards, helping to keep the Jaguars' defense on their heels.
Defensively, the Commanders made their mark with a stellar performance, highlighted by Nick Cross's two interceptions that shifted the momentum firmly in Washington's favor. The Jaguars struggled to respond, particularly after a critical interception led to a quick touchdown for the Commanders, effectively sealing the game. Sonny Styles contributed with eight total tackles, further solidifying a commanding defensive effort that stifled any hopes of a Jacksonville comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 25 | 20 | 80% | 230 | 4 | 0 | 144.5 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 32 | 16 | 50% | 201 | 1 | 3 | 41.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 12 | 74 | 6.2 | 32 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 11 | 65 | 5.9 | 23 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 14 | 40 | 2.9 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 8 | 17 | 2.1 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 6 | 15 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kareem Hunt | HB | 5 | 4 | 0.8 | — | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Chris Rodriguez Jr | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 9 | 129 | 14.3 | 43 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 4 | 92 | 23.0 | 60 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 4 | 73 | 18.3 | 52 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 5 | 44 | 8.8 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 13 | 0 | 31 | 1 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Nate Boerkircher | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kareem Hunt | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ben Sinnott | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Cross | SS | 4 | 0.5 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Onyemata | DT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Arik Armstead | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dennis Gardeck | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| K'Lavon Chaisson | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir Elam | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Albert Regis | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sean Taylor | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wesley Williams | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaVon Hamilton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Little | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 45 |
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 3 | 3 | 5 | 47 |

