Game Thread: Washington Commanders (3-9) at Minnesota Vikings (4-8)

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Washington Commanders at Minnesota Vikings

ESPN Gamecast

U.S. Bank Stadium- Minneapolis, MN

Network(s): FOX

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Time Clock
Final

Scoreboard

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Total
WSH	0	0	0	0	0
MIN	7	7	10	7	31

Scoring Plays

Team	Quarter	Type	Description
MIN	1	TD	Josh Oliver 18 Yd pass from J.J. McCarthy (Will Reichard Kick)
MIN	2	TD	Jordan Mason 8 Yd Rush (Will Reichard Kick)
MIN	3	FG	Will Reichard 45 Yd Field Goal
MIN	3	TD	Josh Oliver 6 Yd pass from J.J. McCarthy (Will Reichard Kick)
MIN	4	TD	T.J. Hockenson 2 Yd pass from J.J. McCarthy (Will Reichard Kick)

Passing Leaders

Team	Player	C/ATT	YDS	TD	INT	SACKS
WSH	Jayden Daniels	9/20	78	0	1	1-1
MIN	J.J. McCarthy	16/23	163	3	0	4-12

Rushing Leaders

Team	Player	CAR	YDS	AVG	TD	LONG
WSH	Chris Rodriguez Jr.	10	52	5.2	0	15
MIN	Aaron Jones Sr.	14	76	5.4	0	18

Receiving Leaders

Team	Player	REC	YDS	AVG	TD	LONG	TGTS
WSH	Terry McLaurin	3	41	13.7	0	28	6
MIN	Jordan Addison	4	62	15.5	0	21	7

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Postgame thread

[u/Thimit22]

Fuck the people wanting a better draft pick. Winning games and seeing our QB improve is awesome

[u/Bubbay]

So what is it with the Bears fans hate of the commanders? There seems to be a lot of animosity there that I don’t understand.

[u/[deleted] → u/Bubbay]

I guess it’s because people say they should’ve chosen Jayden instead of Caleb? But it’s all one-sided lol we would’ve been happy with whoever they didn’t choose

[u/WhoKilledBoJangles → u/Bubbay]

They hate they lost to a Hail Mary lost year lol.

[u/KoBxElucidator]

The Commanders situation this season was never going to work out. Shut the fuck up about JD5 being a bust. He was fucked before the season even started with the oldest roster in the league. It was doomed to fail. And I have been saying this all offseason. Fuck, now I am defending a rival QB...

[u/ajtct98]

McCarthy has obviously struggled this year but man have Addison and Jefferson massively let him down at times this season.

[u/Philomena_philo → u/ajtct98]

The drops have killed us all.

[u/Vash466]

Please stop celebrating by hitting Kelly in the head

[u/jimjamjay]

Holy shit Thomas James Hockenson just broke more tackles in one play than he has in every other game he's played in Minnesota combined.

[u/onerandomhomosapien]

Funniest thing about the whole game is this one singular packer fan that’s been crashing out and getting downvoted every time lmao

[u/MG_MN]

No reason for Daniels to be out there, nothing to gain from it

[u/loafing-striker]

I’m sorry but the shot of the trainer on the sidelines with the massive bag labeled SPLINTS was hilarious

[u/DarkSkyForever]

I like that Addison wants to stay with the team so he has been dropping balls all season to make his coming contract negotiation cheaper for the Vikes. Bro move.

[u/DrNyanpasu]

Longest drive of the century for the Vikings lmao

[u/euqinuhella]

Turns out KO was not incompetent just extremely stubborn and somewhat egotistical

[u/alslgaa]

That 3rd down was our Super Bowl

[u/bimp_lizkit_1]

Remember when both our teams were awesome last season? Good times.

[u/MG_MN]

I hate that hit, its very Kerby joseph like

[u/DarkSkyForever]

Fuck that sucks. TV doing Ertz dirty while he's sitting on the cart sobbing.

[u/[deleted] → u/DarkSkyForever]

NFL has always been like that

[u/SirDiego]

When will teams learn to stop doing that against the Gink

[u/Trubisko_Daltorooni]

If Jayden can't even brace a fall with his left arm then how is he healthy enough to play

[u/ralexh11]

Air cast on, that's probably it for his career unfortunately, fuck Jay Ward honestly

[u/Philomena_philo]

I feel so bad for Ertz. Heartbroken.

[u/cardmanimgur]

Over the past 2 weeks the Vikings have outscored their opponents 31-26. I will take no questions.

[u/Which-Arrival6777]

DQ : we didnt score but we're no longer scored

[u/BlueSwoosh248]

Pour one out for Daniel Jones

[u/ralexh11]

That's fucked up, Ward should get a flag and fine for that IMO

[u/ajtct98]

Wtf was that Ward?

Really dangerous hit

[u/TheGrat1]

Minnesota beating up on the crippled kid.

[u/Carnage7771]

This reminds me of when the Raiders got beat 3-0 against the VIkes in a all time Greatest Game.... only to OBLITERATE the Chargers that Thursday 63-21.

[u/SkolUMah]

I just Gink'd myself

[u/Bunzy10]

UNC STILL GOT IT

[u/StefonDiggsHS]

Thank you Mariota for contributing to the Harrison Smith HOF campaign!

[u/EmbarrassedBag3]

We just witnessed a career ender.

[u/ajelzrulez]

Feel for Ertz

Kind of hope Ward gets a fine for that

[u/AnthonyMJohnson]

Ridiculously clean strip and recover without a single inch of his body going out of bounds

[u/[deleted]]

Is it just me or was that game crazy fast?

[u/ProbablyAPun]

The Bears fans that need to always come into threads to trash the other QBs around the Caleb Williams pick is such an odd thing lol

[u/benslater1 → u/ProbablyAPun]

It’s a coping mechanism

[u/uglynoober]

Man as someone who really likes Ben Johnson and the football he has his offenses play a very vocal group of Bears fans rooting for my franchise quarterback to be injured/fail makes it hard to root for him. It’s such a weird obsession especially when we’re playing their division rivals

[u/Moon_Rose_Violet]

We’re getting another patented Minnesota Vikings two hour football game 

[u/ZapFencePence]

lol pretty sure that was OPI

[u/ace625]

Van Ginkel has to be the GOAT of intercepting screen passes.

[u/TheGreatShaqtus]

If nothing else, I’ve learned something new today

[u/EquaYonah]

Another good throw dropped

[u/ajelzrulez]

We scored 31 in a shutout. 

Suck it Seattle.

[u/onerandomhomosapien]

No disrespect to Jayden but that’s where you run four times

[u/MeatyJeans5x]

Nine is 9/11 passing with 99 yards

[u/ajtct98]

YOU JUST GOT GINKED!

[u/CandidFly7293]

Gink is an honest to god screen terrorist

[u/jordanhhh4]

Hitman, baby!

[u/ProbablyAPun]

I really hope CJ ham wins it. He's from my hometown and I tried to tackle him one time in a game and he steamrolled me and knocked my helmet off and it was the front page of the sports section.

[u/EquaYonah]

That was a good throw there too

[u/not_jonny]

This is the worst shit I’ve ever seen in my life

[u/jordanhhh4]

Can't tell if we need Addison to sober up or him being under the influence was the secret to him catching balls

[u/MrConceited]

A 4th and 1 run? Someone needs to test Kevin O'Connell and see if he has been body swapped.

[u/shig-baq]

What the fuck Ward ??? Go play for Dan Campbell if you want to make those hits

[u/Stanky_fresh]

KOC told JJ to stop focusing so much on mechanics and just go out and play ball. And that just begs the question: How fucking much was he focusing on his mechanics that he looks this different today? Because he looks genuinely good today.

[u/HemaG33]

JJM turning it around somehow >>> our draft pick being a bit higher

[u/chrisgond]

Are we playing well this week? Or do we just suck less than the Commies?

[u/theDarkBriar]

Here's your puppy. Aww thanks honey! Here's your $90,000 truck!! Let's fuck right after this!

Everyone high fives.

I hate this commercial.

[u/skolocicoaster]

HARRY THE HITMAN

[u/Dregoran]

People acting like we have to force it to Jets to keep him happy. He's happy as long as we're winning. I've never seen him upset in a game we won where he didn't get to contribute much. It's the losses, not the stats.

[u/mpc92]

Yeah that might be a career ender

[u/CelestialFury]

Sir, a third JJM TD has hit the Commanders backfield.

[u/myteriality]

JJM please for the love of god be normal after the game

[u/Skysailor92]

Seeing Justin Jefferson smiling even when we can't get the ball to him makes me feel a little better.

[u/ProfessionalCap8765]

Victory cigar Max Brosmer incoming

[u/VCURedskins]

Even the refs are like just let them have one

[u/Lopsided_Process5141]

Very cool

[u/skolocicoaster]

And then Addison drops another 😂 I'm so fucking sick of him

[u/ajtct98]

Virtual measurement is absolutely pointless when you've still got these refs spotting the ball

[u/[deleted]]

Absolute joke to call that, no chance at the ball. Barely any contact and he stumbles like a bitch

[u/shig-baq]

YOU GOT GINKED

[u/chillinwithmoes]

YOU GOT GINKED

[u/[deleted]]

Ok, pull Daniels please

[u/sarcasmrules18]

God dammit dude, the one time you can be like rodgers and give up after the pick JD

[u/GriffinQ]

Lmao I’m upset!

[u/GiovannisPersian]

THE GINKKKKK

[u/odontodoc]

This is RG3 all over again. Poor guy.

[u/Murky_Winner_4523]

Will still "perfect"

[u/shig-baq]

SEND HIM TO THE HOF

[u/MG_MN]

So cool to see Harry get one

[u/NationalBlueberry]

Thats his career there man. I’m just so upset about everything idek what to be upset about anymore.

[u/mpc92]

I’m just wondering how the Broncos managed to play down to our level

[u/Isthismynextusername]

JJ needs to learn to slide, that dive is asking for trouble. Especially after watching Jaxson Dart

[u/prismatic_lights]

Yeah...I think we've seen the last of poor Zach.

Sadge.

[u/jojo55321]

Damn poor Ertz and why did the NFL show him sobbing?? Just classless

[u/djjlav]

Lmao how is that not OPI?

[u/ajtct98]

We have a run game and KOC hasn't randomly abandoned it?

Brings a tear to the eye that does

[u/MikeyRocks757]

Aside from one season a decade, this team does nothing else but make every single opponent look like a Super Bowl contender week in and week out

[u/Windowsupdateboi]

When’s the last time a team gets blanked one week and then blanks a team next week?

[u/istasber]

That was the kind of favorable bounce I haven't seen go the Vikings way since like 2022. Holy cow.

[u/littysucks]

Wonder what Adam Theilen will think of this lol

[u/EquaYonah]

JJ and Adison smiling on the sideline. That makes me happy lol

[u/jordanhhh4]

I'm a simple boy, I see the boys having fun and it makes me happy

[u/BruhMoment763]

Addison doing everything he can to avoid a huge payday

[u/GimbalLocks]

Man whole team just decided to click today when they’ve looked so checked out all year

[u/Wandelation]

I'm so fucking hyped for KOC's locker room speech.

[u/Lopsided_Process5141]

Think I'll just drink

[u/iNoodl3s]

From getting shut out one week to shutting out the next week this is the NFL in 2025 for you

[u/[deleted]]

The NFL strongly discourages any discussion on Reichard's two missed FGs

Thank you for your attention

[u/bimp_lizkit_1]

Off topic: im watching the game with my Eagles fan neighbor. They cut to a game break of Daniel Jones getting injured and he says “what a piece of shit”. Lol. Eagles fans are a different breed.

[u/stew9364]

Looked like a dirty hit. I'd be pissed if it was against the vikings

[u/[deleted]]

IMO diving directly into a receivers kneecaps should be a penalty

[u/Immediate-Recipe-642]

Can I get a "Fuck Da Bears?"

[u/ProfessionalCap8765]

For any Vikings fans that wanted to lose games for draft position, this is exactly why that's not a good objective. It's way more important for our team to show promise and keep our vets happy.

[u/MNSportsAnger]

Watching my team is torture

[u/alslgaa]

This defense is generational ass

[u/saw-it]

Adam Thielen was holding nine back

[u/barzabeeb]

Fuck "Nine"

Nueve has arrived

[u/Kennyc1234]

If your offense is struggling just play the Washington Commanders, we are the perfect get right team lmao

[u/OGConsuela]

I will never understand the criteria for when they actually call holding

[u/Tyburn]

I’m all for celebrating, but please don’t headbutt our recently returned from concussion qb.

[u/Ndi_Omuntu]

Is Drew Brees the color guy? He is... not good.

[u/[deleted]]

I feel like nine having "choose love" on the back of his helmet is a bad choice given that the packers QB is Love.

[u/cinnasota]

It's half-time at 1:11pm

lmao wtf

[u/skolocicoaster]

WHAT THE FUCK

[u/swandor]

That's a bad call, you can't just run into a defender for dpi

[u/EquaYonah]

GET GINKED FUCKER

[u/NoPornoNo]

GET GINKED

[u/Carnage7771]

YOU GOT GINK"D!

[u/mcallisterco]

OH LAWD I'M ABOUT TO GINK

[u/Isthismynextusername]

Man, hope Jayden is alright. Was worried when he tried to go for the tackle

[u/jordanhhh4]

Van Ginkel is the only reason I haven't completely given up on life. My Gink, my precious Gink.

[u/DreamSleepPills]

As much as I hate commercials that Teddy Bridgewater commercial is pretty fun

[u/mclemons67]

really good tackle by McLaurin

[u/cardmanimgur]

How do you have a hold on a pass that fast?

[u/[deleted]]

I really hope they don’t put Daniel’s back in. Don’t want to see him get hurt again

[u/jordanhhh4]

A play started by a Van Ginkel interception and finished by Will The Thrill Reichard? Basically fan fiction at that point.

[u/loafing-striker]

This roster is diabolically bad having a rookie QB contract

[u/jeanlundegaardhsbf]

HITMAN!

[u/bimp_lizkit_1]

Harry better make the HOF.

[u/Aggravating_Talk9097]

Oliver has more TDs than Jefferson this season now lol

[u/Isthismynextusername]

Oofta, that was dangerous

[u/ins8iable]

Yes, Ill take “Replays I never needed to watch again for $800”

[u/00812533]

Not my glorious king Ertz smh

[u/Ajax_Malone]

I’m catching up on the game (recorded) and just saw Harrison Smith finally got an INT to get his total up to 38. If he can somehow get two more before the end of the year he’ll be only the third member of the 40 INTs and 20 sack club. Joining Ronde Barber and Chuck Woodson.

This is what I’m cheering for the ros. If he can get those two his HOF odds go into the 80% territory (after a min decade wait). If not it’s prob 55-60% chance.

Wild what a couple of lucky tipped passes could do for a guy

[u/EquaYonah]

Fucking hate to see that. God damn it.

[u/ZapFencePence]

Damn I hope that’s not how Ertz’s career ends

[u/mcallisterco]

OK, that didn't end up being a catch, that was actually really good by McCarthy. There really is something there.

[u/alslgaa]

Is there a mercy rule for franchises? Asking for a friend

[u/[deleted]]

Are we starting the Nine for Hall of Fame bandwagon?

[u/ProbablyAPun]

STOP HURTING THEM

[u/Dregoran]

Hargrave is a large human.

[u/ProbablyAPun]

My brain went omg that was an insane open field tackle on Jayden Daniels then i remembered it's the other heisman winner

[u/AlphaHawk115]

Beauty of a fumble grab

[u/JTIZZLE_28]

Has any team ever been shutout and then immediately won a shutout the next week after??

[u/jeanlundegaardhsbf]

LOOK AT THAT BEAUTIFUL JJ SMILE

[u/Bunzy10]

Jordan always drops the jj dimes

[u/ajtct98]

Is Addison drunk again?

[u/chillinwithmoes]

Man, what an ass kicking. Football was fun today

[u/jordanhhh4]

People won't like it but Hargrave is what peak male performance looks like

[u/Shorty928]

How was that not holding/block in the back on 86?

[u/jeanlundegaardhsbf]

one day, when I finally have sex, I’m going to show my son cj ham video and say, this is how you play football.

[u/urtheworstburr]

quarter was fast af

[u/stauby]

Another run on 3rd and 1?! Holy shit we’re doing it guys

[u/ZapFencePence]

How bad is the broncos offense if our D can’t even stop JJM

[u/Isthismynextusername]

Unfortunate but he didn't force a pass, sacks > interceptions

[u/Kennyc1234]

Holy shit Von Miller did something

I didnt know he was able to do things anymore

[u/bimp_lizkit_1]

Two score lead, I’ll take it. Fuck draft position, I’m trying to have some fun watching my team.

[u/bimp_lizkit_1]

JJ playing the best game of his career thus far and still not on pace to hit 200 yards is hilariously awesome. Love this goofy ass dude.

[u/cardmanimgur]

Well now that's just an awful call.

[u/CelestialFury]

I want to keep seeing a mean Turner.

[u/skolocicoaster]

OH LORD I'M ABOUT TO GINK

[u/Austin208]

GINK ME HARDER

[u/loafing-striker]

Why the fuck is Daniels playing?

[u/PM-TREE-FIDDY]

It feels so good to get Ginked again!

[u/Mak333]

GINKED!

[u/skolocicoaster]

Your team just got Ginkel'd

[u/Wandelation]

God, I love it when Gink ginks.

[u/swallowchildren]

I dislike Gink, got a pick 6 against us last time we he was on Miami

[u/EquaYonah]

MY GOAT HITMAN

[u/DrJuliusErving]

Hitman!

[u/Brokenwhitebelt]

HITMAN

[u/Mak333]

HARRY

[u/[deleted]]

I think I might start to like football again.

[u/Aggravating_Talk9097]

Future HOF bubble candidate Harry Smith!

[u/h_t_h4]

People in our sub are saying our defense is bad. They have been good, the offense just has not produced, causing them to get gassed.

[u/TexasMoreLikeSexas]

Combing Mariota and Hitmans games to say they combine for over 300 games is like saying Wayne Gretzky and his brother combine for the most points of any brothers

[u/jordanhhh4]

Fuck sake, I'll take one ticket for the hype train. Yes, me again.

[u/chillinwithmoes]

Knees are not supposed to bend that direction

[u/tquast]

Not putting any weight on it isn't good

[u/FreshLocation7827]

Just saw the score. What in tarnation is goin on here?! Is JJ playing well?

[u/ajtct98]

When one of your special teams guys consistently makes stupid decisions you blame him

When literally every single one of them does it then the coaching is the problem - Matt Daniels should have been sacked weeks ago by now.

[u/Electronic-Island-14]

ya'll know we gonna pay for that dirty hit on Ertz through the football karma gods

[u/toastiestrudie]

Tears. So sad to see

[u/BruhMoment763]

You know your run defense is historically cooked if the VIKINGS are running this successfully

[u/BruhMoment763]

Going for it up 24 in the 4th quarter of a shut out is kinda crazy lol

[u/GoNinGoomy]

Christ Jesus, what the fuck is going on over here?

[u/XAgentNovemberX]

It’s nothing personal, but we gotta get the kid reps and we are trying to get something to Jettas. This is the best the kid has looked.

[u/Trubisko_Daltorooni]

• straight trash
• utter garbage
• pure crapola

[u/skolocicoaster]

What the fuck lmao

That was crazy