McCarthy, Vikings rebound with 31-0 win over reeling Commanders, who lose Daniels to injury again
— The Minnesota Vikings had no bigger problem in this messy season than turnovers, with a league-worst minus-15 margin entering this week.
National Football League
FINAL
Washington Commanders
0
Minnesota Vikings
31
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MIN | 7 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 31 |
U.S. Bank Stadium · 66,810 att.
Match Report
Team Stats
WSH
MIN
12
1st Downs
25
6
Passing 1st downs
13
4
Rushing 1st downs
10
2
1st downs from penalties
2
3-10
3rd down efficiency
6-11
1-3
4th down efficiency
2-2
49
Total Plays
61
206
Total Yards
313
4.2
Yards per Play
5.1
7
Total Drives
8
99
Passing
151
11/24
Comp/Att
16/23
3.8
Yards per pass
5.6
2
Interceptions thrown
0
2-9
Sacks-Yards Lost
4-12
107
Rushing
162
23
Rushing Attempts
34
4.7
Yards per rush
4.8
0-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
4-4
4-34
Penalties
3-24
3
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
25:08
Possession
34:52
Top Performers
WSH
-
Tress Way
NO 3 · YDS 140 · AVG 46.7
-
Jayden Daniels
C/ATT 9/20 · YDS 78 · AVG 3.9
-
Deebo Samuel Sr.
NO 4 · YDS 87 · AVG 21.8
-
Terry McLaurin
REC 3 · YDS 41 · AVG 13.7
MIN
-
J.J. McCarthy
C/ATT 16/23 · YDS 163 · AVG 7.1
-
Will Reichard
FG 1/1 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 45
-
Ryan Wright
NO 1 · YDS 43 · AVG 43.0
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Aaron Jones Sr.
CAR 14 · YDS 76 · AVG 5.4
Injuries
Minnesota Vikings
- Jay Ward Questionable
- Donovan Jackson Injured Reserve
- Josh Oliver Injured Reserve
- Nick Samac Injured Reserve
- Tyler Batty Injured Reserve
Washington Commanders
- Daron Payne Out
- Javon Kinlaw Out
- John Bates Questionable
- Treylon Burks Questionable
- Terry McLaurin Injured Reserve
Play by Play
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Touchdown 11:26 0-31
T.J. Hockenson 2 Yd pass from J.J. McCarthy (Will Reichard Kick)
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Touchdown 2:53 0-24
Josh Oliver 6 Yd pass from J.J. McCarthy (Will Reichard Kick)
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Field Goal 7:01 0-17
Will Reichard 45 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:41 0-14
Jordan Mason 8 Yd Rush (Will Reichard Kick)
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Touchdown 11:03 0-7
Josh Oliver 18 Yd pass from J.J. McCarthy (Will Reichard Kick)
-
MIN
12 plays, 55 yards, 7:53 · End of Game
-
WSH 7:53
6 plays, 45 yards, 3:33 · Fumble
-
MIN 11:26
9 plays, 66 yards, 4:52 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 11:26 0-31
T.J. Hockenson 2 Yd pass from J.J. McCarthy (Will Reichard Kick)
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WSH 1:18
3 plays, -9 yards, 1:35 · Punt
-
MIN 2:53
4 plays, 37 yards, 2:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:53 0-24
Josh Oliver 6 Yd pass from J.J. McCarthy (Will Reichard Kick)
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WSH 4:57
4 plays, 17 yards, 2:04 · Interception
-
MIN 7:01
4 plays, 3 yards, 1:15 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:01 0-17
Will Reichard 45 Yd Field Goal
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WSH 8:16
12 plays, 58 yards, 6:44 · Interception
-
MIN
1 play, -1 yard, 0:17 · End of Half
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WSH 0:17
6 plays, 12 yards, 1:28 · Punt
-
MIN 1:45
6 plays, 3 yards, 2:33 · Punt
-
WSH 4:18
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:23 · Punt
-
MIN 5:41
19 plays, 98 yards, 12:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:41 0-14
Jordan Mason 8 Yd Rush (Will Reichard Kick)
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WSH 2:42
15 plays, 83 yards, 8:21 · Downs
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MIN 11:03
7 plays, 61 yards, 3:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:03 0-7
Josh Oliver 18 Yd pass from J.J. McCarthy (Will Reichard Kick)
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