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The Washington Commanders look to spark a turnaround as they face the Minnesota Vikings in Week 14.
Joanne Coley|
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) runs the ball against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) runs the ball against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images | Amber Searls-Imagn Images

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Washington Commanders

Despite falling to the Denver Broncos 27–26 and dropping to 3–9, the Washington Commanders have one thing to look forward to this Sunday as they take on the Minnesota Vikings: quarterback Jayden Daniels returns under center.

Daniels missed four games after dislocating his left elbow in Week 9. This season hasn’t been ideal for the Commanders’ quarterback, who has now missed a total of six games due to knee, hamstring, and elbow injuries. But with his return today, Daniels is hoping to steady the offense and lead Washington to a much-needed win.

With the season in its final stretch, the team is searching for any momentum it can find. Daniels’ return provides a spark the Commanders have been missing and could be the key to finally snapping their losing streak.

PREGAME

Commanders inactives: QB Josh Johnson, LB Ale Kaho, OT George Fant, OT Trent Scott, DE Drake Johnson, and DE Jalyn Holmes

Vikings inactives: QB John Wolford, DB Theo Jackson, DL Levi Drake Rodriguez, OL Joe Huber, OT Walter Rouse, TE Ben Yurosek, and DL Elijah Williams.

1st Quarter

  • Week 14 is underway. Minnesota won the toss and have elected to receive the ball, so they will take the field first. Clean catch on the kick with Price getting it to MIN 39. Jones on the first carry of the game for 3 yards. McCarthy will throw underneath to Sims. Back to Jones for 7 yards. McCarthy to Hockenson for 10 and moves the chains for a first down. Nailor then for 9 yards. Back to Jones as he picks up the first down. McCarthy down the seam to Oliver for a Vikings TOUCHDOWN. Extra point is GOOD. Vikings on the board first.
  • Deebo on the return for the Commanders out to the 41. Flag on the play WAS Butler for holding. Daniels takes the field with a hand off to Rodriguez for 4 yards. Long throw to McLaurin for 28 yards. Pressure early, Daniels gets rid of it in time with a screen play to Deebo. 2nd and 8, another good run for Rodriguez as he picks up a first down for the Commanders. Throw intended for Ertz is incomplete. Daniels delivers to Sinnott with a pick up of 8 yards. Daniels scrambles and dives for the first down. McNichols on the run. Flag holding on WAS Bates.
  • Blitz coming, Daniels gets rid of it to McNichols for 2. 2nd and 19, Daniels takes off again. 3rd and 14, quick to Deebo in the screen game for the first down. Rodriguez running through tackles and takes it just inside the 5. Rodriguez again on the run. Daniels looks for Coleman but falls incomplete. 3rd and goal, Daniels can't find anyone in the endzone so he throws it away. Commanders will go for it, Daniels back of the endzone, but Deebo couldn't hold on.
  • Vikings take it on their own 2, Mason up the middle for 4 yards. Next play, Mason again but no gain. McCarthy pressured he takes off running and gains 7 yards and a first down. Mason on the run for 2 yards. First quarter comes to an end.

2nd Quarter

  • Nailor with an 8 yard catch to start the quarter. McCarthy looks to Addison but falls incomplete. Nice run for Mason as he spins his way to a first down. Mason again up the middle for 4 yards. McCarthy scrambles and gets forced out of bounds. McCarthy to Nailor for a pick up of 12. Hand of for Jones and gets about a yard. McCarthy takes off but is taken down. McCarthy deep to Addison to the WAS 28.
  • Jefferson on the catch but loses a yard. Pitch play for Jones but no gain. Middle pass to Jefferson for 13 yards. Mason up the middle for 5 yards. 3rd and 1, Mason to the left and up for a Vikings TOUCHDOWN. Extra point is good.
  • Deebo on the return and gets it to WAS 24. Daniels off the fake, ball is batted and fall incomplete. 2nd and 10, Rodriguez picks up 5 yards. Daniels evades pressure and scrambles before getting out of bounds. Short of the first down. Commanders punt it away.
  • The drive starts with Jones picking up 5. Jones again a yard shy of the first down. Jones again for 4 yards. Jones up the middle for 4 yards. 2-minute warning in effect.
  • Four man rush, ball gets batted by Luvu. Four man rush again and McCarthy gets sacked. Vikings punt it away. Lane calls a fair catch.
  • Short pass to McLaurin for 6 yards. Daniels to McLaurin in a short window is caught for a Commanders first down. Daniels next pass to McLaurin is incomplete. Daniels moves around to find Deebo. Four man rush again, Daniels looking at can't find anyone he throws it incomplete. Commanders punt it away with Price on the return and only picks up 8 yards. McCarthy kneels to end the half.

HALFTIME: Vikings 14, Commanders 0

3rd Quarter

  • Commanders get the ball to start the half. Deebo on the return and gets shy of the 25 yard line. Hand off to Rodriguez and picks up 4. Four man rush, Daniels escapes runs out of bounds. Daniels looks to Brown. Flag on play against MIN Moreau for pass interference.
  • Commanders back to the run game for 4 yards. Rodriguez again fighting for yardage. Brings up 3rd and 1. Daniels scrambles and the ball comes out and recovered by Vikings. Flag on the play on MIN defense for too many men on the field. Commanders will keep the ball. Rodriguez on the run for 4 yards. Daniels pass incomplete to Deebo. Daniels scrambles and is a yard shy of the first down. Fake to Rodriguez and a pass to Ertz to give Commanders another set of downs. Bill on the run and bursts through a hole for a pick up of 7 yards. Bill again on the run but no gain. Vikings on the four man rush, Daniels looks to Brown but incomplete. Commanders will go for it on 4th down. Man rush, pass intended for McLaurin is intercepted by Ginkel for a 41 yard return.
  • Justin Jefferson gets a screen for 9 yards. Flag on both teams. Jones runs up the middle for 2 yards. McCarthy looking and throws to Jefferson but falls incomplete. McCarthy next pass to Hockenson is incomplete. Vikings attempt a 45 yard field goal and its GOOD. Vikings extend the lead. Vikings 17, Commanders 0.
  • Touchback on the return. Mariota will take the place of Daniels. Run with Bill for 5 yards. Mariota over the middle to Deebo for a first down. Hand off to Bill for a yard. 2nd and 9, Mariota pass is picked off by Smith. Turnover on downs.
  • McCarthy deep to Addison for 20 yards. Mason on the run for 6 yards. MIN takes a timeout. Mason then on the run for 5 yards. McCarthy finds a wide open Oliver for a TOUCHDOWN. Extra point is GOOD. Vikings 24, Commanders 0.
  • Deebo on the return for the Commanders. He gets to the WAS 30. Next play, Rodriguez n the run for a loss of a yard. Mariota pass to Ertz goes in and out of his hands. Ertz injured on the play.
  • 3rd and 11, Vikings blitz and Mariota is sacked. Commanders kick it away. Flag on the play against both teams for unnecessary roughness.
  • Commanders pressure McCarthy he eludes tackles and scrambles to the first down. Jones runs to the left for 9 yards. End of the third quarter.

4th Quarter

  • Hand off to Jones for 5 yards. McCarthy with a deep pass to Jefferson, but fall incomplete. Jones with a big run of 18 yards. Hand off to Jones for 13 yards. Flag on both teams. WAS for roughing the passer and MIN for ineligible man downfield. Jones on the run for 7 yards. Next play McCarthy is sacked. McCarthy looking to Addison but fall incomplete. MIN takes a timeout. Quick throw to Hockenson for a TOUCHDOWN. Extra point is good.
  • Touchback on the kick. Mariota floats it to Brown for 18 yards. Bill on the run for 9 yards. Bill again on the run for 10 yards. Bill again for a yard. 2nd and 9, Mariota under pressure and scrambles for 3 yards. 3rd and 6, Mariota scrambles but fumbles and recovered by MIN Hargrave.
  • Mason to the left for 2 yards. McCarthy with a short pass to Felton for 10 yards before being pushed out of bounds. Mason on the run but loss of 3. Flag on WAS Day for defensive holding. Scott on the run for a yard. McCarthy looks to Addison and finds him for 12 yards. Addison again on the next play but goes in and out his hands. Scott then to left for 4 yards. McCarthy short pass to Scott for 5 yards. Scott again to the left for 10 yards. 2-minute warning in effect. McCarthy kneels to end the game.

FINAL: Vikings 31, Commanders 0

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Joanne Coley, from Prince George’s County, MD, is a communications professional passionate about storytelling and sports. She holds a bachelor’s in Communications from Kent State University and a Master’s in Communications/Public Relations from Southern New Hampshire University. Since 2018, she has served as Communications Manager at the Council of the Great City Schools. A foodie and traveler, Joanne is also a former state champion in high school shotput and standout athlete in softball.

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