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A list of stats and notes from the Washington Commanders' 23-19 win against the Dallas Cowboys, presented by BDO by the Numbers, as compiled by Washington Commanders Public Relations.
General
- Washington finished the season 5-3 on the road, their best road record in a single season since 2012.
- Washington finished the season 9-3 against NFC opponents, their best record against NFC foes in a single season since 2005.
- Washington finished the season 4-2 against NFC opponents on the road, their best mark since 2012.
- With the win, Washington secured at least one win over Dallas, Philadelphia and New York this season. It is the first time they have secured wins over all three divisional opponents since 2015.
- Washington won their first game against Dallas since Week 18 of the 2022 season and their first road game against Dallas since Thanksgiving Day in 2020.
- Washington didn't allow a touchdown in the first half. It's the seventh game this season where Washington didn't allow the opponent to score a touchdown in the first half, the most in a single season since 2007 (8).
- Washington finished with a +92 point differential in the first half this season, the highest in a single season since 2007. It's also the seventh time since 2000 Washington has finished with a positive first half point differential.
- Washington has made 34 field goals this season, tied for the most in a single season in franchise history (2016).
- Washington scored 485 total points this season and finish tied with the 1991 team for the second-most points scored in a single season in franchise history.
- Washington finished the season with 6,284 total net yards, which ranks No. 2 all-time in a single season in franchise history. They passed the 1989 team (6,253) and the 2012 team (6,131)
- Washington finished the season with 2,619 total rushing yards, which ranks No. 3 all-time in a single season in franchise history. They passed the 1985 team (2,523).
- Washington finished the season with eight non-divisional wins, their highest total since 1991 (8).
- Washington totaled 2,343 total punt yards this season. It's the least in a single season since 2016 (2,209).
- Washington had 51 offensive drives of 60+ yards this season, the most in a single season since 2016 (52).
- Washington totaled 380 first downs this season, the most in a single season in franchise history.
- Washington has won 5 games in a row to end the regular season, the most since 2012 when Washington finished the season on a seven game winning streak.
- Washington finished the season 4-2 against the NFC East, their best record against the division since 2020.
- Washington finished the season with a five-game winning streak, their longest since 2012 when the team won seven straight.
- Washington has had two separate winning streaks of at least four games this season, the first time in franchise history since 1986.
- Washington had at least one fourth down conversion in 13 games this season, tied for the most in a single season since 2000 (2021).
- Washington scored at least 10 points in a quarter 20 times this season, tied with the 2012 team for the most in a season since at least 2000.
- It's Washington's first win when throwing for less than 160 net passing yards since Week 6, 2023 vs. Atlanta.
- Washington is 5-2 this season when a QB rushes for at least 55 yards.
- Washington accumulated at least 100 rushing yards as a team in 14 games this season, tied for the second most in a season in franchise history and the most since 2012 (15).
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Offense
- QB Jayden Daniels completed six-of-12 passes for 38 yards.
- Daniels recorded his 328th completion this season and passed Jason Campbell (327 in 2009) for No. 5 in completions in a single season in franchise history.
- With his 328th completion this season, Daniels (328) passed Peyton Manning (326) for No. 11 all-time in NFL history by a rookie QB in a single season.
- Daniels has thrown 9 interceptions his rookie season. He joins Bears QB Caleb Williams as the first rookies since the 17th game was added to the NFL schedule in 2021 to throw for less than 10 interceptions in 17 games.
- Daniels is the first rookie in NFL history to have exactly 12 wins in his rookie season. Cowboys QB Dak Prescott and Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger each had 13 wins during their rookie seasons. He also now has the most wins by a rookie quarterback in franchise history.
- Daniels joins Chargers QB Justin Herbert as the only other rookie quarterback in league history to have thrown for at least 25 passing touchdowns and to have rushed for at least five touchdowns in their rookie seasons.
- QB Marcus Mariota completed 15-of-18 passes for 161 yards, two touchdowns and a 141.0 passer rating. He also rushed for 56 yards and one touchdown.
- Mariota recorded his first rushing TD since Week 11, 2022
- WR Terry McLaurin caught eight passes for 62 yards and one touchdown.
- McLaurin has set the franchise single season receiving touchdown record with 13 receiving touchdowns this season.
- McLaurin recorded his 75th reception of the season. He became the only player in franchise history to record 75-plus receptions, 1,000-plus receiving yards and 10-plus touchdown receptions in a single season.
- McLaurin is one of four wide receivers, joining WR Brandon Marshall, WR Torry Holt and WR Randy Moss to have recorded at least 75 receptions and 1,000-plus receiving yards in five of their first six seasons in the league.
- Per Elias Sports, McLaurin joined Travis Kelce as the only active players to record 75-plus receptions and 1,000-plus receiving yards in five consecutive seasons.
- RB Austin Ekeler caught two passes for 20 yards and rushed for 12 yards.
- Ekeler passed Ricky Watters (4,248) for No. 22 all-time in NFL history in receiving yards by a running back.
- TE Zach Ertz caught five passes for 44 yards and a touchdown.
- Ertz recorded his 53rd career touchdown reception and moved into a tie with Dallas Clark for No. 12 all-time in NFL history in touchdowns by a tight end.
- Ertz's seven touchdowns this year are his most in a single season since 2018.
Defense
- S Jeremy Chinn led the team with 12 tackles. He also had one sack, one quarterback hit and two tackles for loss.
- Chinn recorded his second sack of the season, his most in a single season in his career.
- Chinn is the first Washington safety to record multiple sacks in a single season since Kam Curl did so in 2020.
- Chinn became the 11th safety in the NFL this season to record multiple sacks.
- CB Mike Sainristil finished the game with 10 tackles and three passes defensed.
- Sainristil is the first Washington rookie to record 14-plus passes defensed in a single season since Bashaud Breeland in 2014.
- LB Frankie Luvu had nine total tackles and one tackle for loss.
- LB Bobby Wagner recorded eight total tackles, two tackles for loss and one pass defensed.
- DT Jonathan Allen had three total tackles and one sack.
- Allen recorded his 42nd career sack and passed Ken Harvey (41.5) for No. 5 all-time in sacks in franchise history (since 1982 when sacks became an official statistic).
Special Teams
- K Zane Gonzalez made one field goal and connected on two extra point attempts.
Snap counts
Offense (58 plays)
Player | Plays | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Andrew Wylie | 58 | 100% |
Michael Deiter | 58 | 100% |
Nick Allegretti | 58 | 100% |
Sam Cosmi | 58 | 100% |
Terry McLaurin | 53 | 91% |
Zach Ertz | 53 | 91% |
Olamide Zaccheaus | 40 | 69% |
Brandon Coleman | 38 | 66% |
Austin Ekeler | 35 | 60% |
Marcus Mariota | 32 | 55% |
Jayden Daniels | 26 | 45% |
Dyami Brown | 25 | 43% |
Brian Robinson | 23 | 40% |
Luke McCaffrey | 20 | 34% |
Jamison Crowder | 20 | 34% |
Trent Scott | 20 | 34% |
John Bates | 15 | 26% |
Ben Sinnott | 4 | 7% |
Chris Rodriguez | 1 | 2% |
Jeremy McNichols | 1 | 2% |
Defense (78 plays)
Player | Players | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Jeremy Chinn | 78 | 100% |
Bobby Wagner | 78 | 100% |
Frankie Luvu | 75 | 96% |
Mike Sainristil | 75 | 96% |
Benjamin St-Juste | 74 | 95% |
Noah igbinoghene | 68 | 87% |
Percy Butler | 56 | 72% |
Daron Payne | 55 | 71% |
Dorance Armstrong | 47 | 60% |
Jon Allen | 44 | 56% |
Johnny Newton | 43 | 55% |
Dante Fowler | 33 | 42% |
Darrick Forrest | 32 | 41% |
Sheldon Day | 31 | 40% |
Clelin Ferrell | 24 | 31% |
Jalyn Holmes | 24 | 31% |
Javonte Jean-Baptiste | 13 | 17% |
Nick Bellore | 1 | 1% |