The Washington Commanders week 18 stats were solid. They closed out their 2025 season with a gritty road victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, spoiling Philly’s seeding hopes while locking in the No. 7 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Here’s a statistical look at how it all shook out.
Game Highlights
- Final Score: Commanders 24, Eagles 17
- Record After Week 18: 5-12 (3-3 vs. NFC East)
- Time of Possession: Commanders 34:09 – Eagles 25:51
- First Downs: Commanders 25 – Eagles 18
- Total Yards: Commanders 274 – Eagles 307
Offensive Breakdown
- Passing: Josh Johnson 14/22, 131 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing: Chris Rodriguez Jr. 16 carries, 65 yards, 1 TD
- Receiving Leader: Terry McLaurin – 4 receptions, 57 yards
- Key Scoring Plays:
- Chris Rodriguez Jr. 1-yard run (Q2)
- Jake Moody 56-yard field goal (Q2)
- John Bates 2-yard pass from Josh Johnson (Q4)
- Josh Johnson 1-yard run (Q4)
Season Offensive Totals (17 Games)
- Points Scored: 356 (20.9 PPG – 22nd in NFL)
- Total Yards: 5,419 (318.8 YPG)
- Rushing: 2,290 yards (134.7 YPG, 4.7 YPC)
- Passing: 3,329 yards (195.8 YPG, 7.1 YPA)
- Turnovers: 12 interceptions + fumbles (exact season total varies by source, but turnover margin was negative)
Defensive Breakdown
- Held the Eagles to 17 points despite backup QB Tanner McKee throwing for 241 yards.
- Forced 1 turnover
Season Defensive Totals
- Points Allowed: 451 (26.5 PPG)
- Total Yards Allowed: 6,533
Special Teams
- Jake Moody: 1/2 FGs (made from 56 yards, missed from 24)
- Strong coverage and field position management helped control the clock in the second half.
Standout Season Performers (Final 2025 Leaders)
- Passing Yards: Marcus Mariota – 1,695
- Rushing Yards: Jacory Croskey-Merritt – 805 yards, 8 TDs
- Receiving Yards: Deebo Samuel – 727 yards, 5 TDs
- Tackles: Bobby Wagner – 162 (led the team all season)
- Interceptions: Mike Sainristil – 4
Big Picture Context
- The win gave Washington a 2-2 finish in their final four games and a 3-3 divisional record.
- Despite the disappointing 5-12 overall mark (down from 12-5 in 2024), the late-season resilience and high draft positioning set up an intriguing 2026 offseason.
- Injuries (especially to Jayden Daniels) and defensive inconsistencies defined the year, but the ground game and veteran leadership (Wagner, McLaurin, etc.) showed fight until the end.
A feel-good ending to a tough season. The Commanders showed they can compete when healthy and motivated — now it’s about building sustainably around the young core.