Minnesota Vikings vs Washington Commanders, Week 9 2022
Minnesota Vikings
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20
Washington Commanders
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17
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 20 |
| Commanders | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 17 |
MIN 20WAS 17 Final
Passing leader
17.4PPR pts
22/40, 265 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT
Top fantasy scorer
25.5PPR pts
7 REC, 115 YDS, 1 TD
Commanders leader
Curtis Samuel
17.1PPR pts
3 REC, 65 YDS, 1 TD
Defensive playmaker
Danny Johnson
1 INT, 4 TKL
Vikings 20, Commanders 17: Minnesota rallies in the fourth quarter
Minnesota led 7–3 at halftime and won 20–17, though Washington took the second half 14–13. The Vikings finished with a 301–263 edge in total offense and averaged 4.6 yards per play.
The Commanders went 3-for-10 on third down and committed one turnover.
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Key advantages
- +0.3 yards/play MIN 4.6 · WAS 4.3
- +38 total yards MIN 301 · WAS 263
- +14% third-down rate MIN 44% · WAS 30%
Game Highlights
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Why the Vikings Won
Minnesota won the efficiency and third-down battles.
| Vikings | Stat | Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | Yards per play | 4.3 |
| 301 | Total yards | 263 |
| 44% | Third-down conversion | 30% |
| Other team stats | ||
| 65 | Plays | 61 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 29:13 | Time of possession | 30:47 |
Scoring Summary
The Vikings scored two touchdowns and two field goals; the Commanders scored two touchdowns and one field goal.
| Time | Team | Play | MIN | WAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 9:17 | MIN | Kirk Cousins → Justin Jefferson, 9-yard TD Takes leadGreg Joseph XP | 7 | 0 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 0:37 | WAS | Joey Slye 44-yard FG | 7 | 3 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 14:01 | WAS | Taylor Heinicke → Curtis Samuel, 49-yard TD Takes leadJoey Slye XP | 7 | 10 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 14:14 | WAS | Taylor Heinicke → Dax Milne, 6-yard TD Extends leadJoey Slye XP | 7 | 17 |
| 10:46 | MIN | Greg Joseph 25-yard FG | 10 | 17 |
| 7:46 | MIN | Kirk Cousins → Dalvin Cook, 12-yard TD Ties gameGreg Joseph XP | 17 | 17 |
| 0:12 | MIN | Greg Joseph 28-yard FG Game winner | 20 | 17 |
Fantasy Points: Vikings vs Commanders, Week 9 2022
Fantasy leaders
- Justin Jefferson25.5 PTSWR4
- Kirk Cousins17.4 PTSQB11
- Curtis Samuel17.1 PTSWR14
- T.J. Hockenson16.0 PTSTE5
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Cousins | 17.4 | QB11 | 22/40 | 265 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 81.8 | Start/Sit → |
| Taylor Heinicke | 14.7 | QB15 | 15/28 | 149 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 0 | 77.8 | |
| Nick Mullens | -0.1 | — | 1/1 | -3 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 79.2 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | 25.5 | WR4 | WR | 1 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 7 | 115 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Curtis Samuel | 17.1 | WR14 | WR | 1 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 65 | 1 | |
| T.J. Hockenson | 16.0 | TE5 | TE | — | — | — | 9 | 9 | 70 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Dalvin Cook | 13.6 | RB14 | RB | 17 | 47 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 1 | |
| Terry McLaurin | 10.6 | WR26 | WR | — | — | — | 9 | 5 | 56 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Adam Thielen | 9.7 | WR30 | WR | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | 67 | 0 | |
| Dax Milne | 7.6 | WR35 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | |
| Antonio Gibson | 6.7 | RB29 | RB | 11 | 36 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 0 | |
| Brian Robinson | 5.8 | RB34 | RB | 13 | 44 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -6 | 0 | |
| Armani Rogers | 2.4 | TE35 | TE | 1 | 24 | 0 | — | — | — | — | |
| Cam Sims | 2.2 | WR74 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | |
| John Bates | 1.5 | TE46 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Alexander Mattison | 1.1 | RB61 | RB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Johnny Mundt | 1.1 | TE50 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Logan Thomas | 0.0 | — | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| K.J. Osborn | 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Dyami Brown | 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
Fantasy Usage
Minnesota Vikings
Snap Share
Target Share39 targets
- Justin Jefferson33%, 13 targets
- T.J. Hockenson23%, 9 targets
- Adam Thielen18%, 7 targets
- Dalvin Cook15%, 6 targets
- K.J. Osborn5%, 2 targets
- Other5%, 2 targets
Carry Share22 carries
- , 17 carries
- , 2 carries
- , 2 carries
- , 1 carries
Washington Commanders
Snap Share
Target Share26 targets
- Terry McLaurin35%, 9 targets
- Curtis Samuel15%, 4 targets
- Logan Thomas12%, 3 targets
- Antonio Gibson12%, 3 targets
- John Bates8%, 2 targets
- Other19%, 5 targets
Carry Share30 carries
- , 13 carries
- , 11 carries
- , 4 carries
- , 1 carries
- , 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | 66 | 100% | 13 | 33% | 1 |
| Terry McLaurin | 64 | 100% | 9 | 35% | 0 |
| Adam Thielen | 62 | 94% | 7 | 18% | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | 60 | 91% | 9 | 23% | 0 |
| Dalvin Cook | 57 | 86% | 6 | 15% | 17 |
| K.J. Osborn | 53 | 80% | 2 | 5% | 0 |
| Curtis Samuel | 48 | 75% | 4 | 15% | 1 |
| Logan Thomas | 46 | 72% | 3 | 12% | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | 37 | 58% | 3 | 12% | 11 |
| Cam Sims | 28 | 44% | 1 | 4% | 0 |
| Brian Robinson | 28 | 44% | 2 | 8% | 13 |
| John Bates | 25 | 39% | 2 | 8% | 0 |
| Dyami Brown | 20 | 31% | 1 | 4% | 0 |
| Johnny Mundt | 15 | 23% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Armani Rogers | 13 | 20% | 0 | 0% | 1 |
| Dax Milne | 10 | 16% | 1 | 4% | 0 |
| Alexander Mattison | 9 | 14% | 1 | 3% | 2 |
| Jalen Reagor | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+9.8Curtis Samuel17.1 PTS vs 7.3 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−7.3Dalvin Cook13.6 PTS vs 20.9 xFP
- Highest expected volume22.3 xFPJustin Jefferson25.5 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin JeffersonMIN · WR | 25.5 | 22.3 | +3.2 | 100% | 33% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 5% | 13 | 33% |
| Dalvin CookMIN · RB | 13.6 | 20.9 | −7.3 | 86% | 77% car | — | 0 | 17 | 77% | 6 | 15% |
| Kirk CousinsMIN · QB | 17.4 | 18.2 | −0.8 | 98% | 40 att | — | 40 | 2 | 9% | 0 | 0% |
| T.J. HockensonMIN · TE | 16.0 | 15.0 | +1.0 | 91% | 23% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 9 | 23% |
| Terry McLaurinWAS · WR | 10.6 | 15.0 | −4.4 | 100% | 35% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 9 | 35% |
| Taylor HeinickeWAS · QB | 14.7 | 14.4 | +0.3 | 100% | 28 att | — | 28 | 4 | 13% | 0 | 0% |
| Antonio GibsonWAS · RB | 6.7 | 12.1 | −5.4 | 58% | 37% car | — | 0 | 11 | 37% | 3 | 12% |
| Adam ThielenMIN · WR | 9.7 | 11.7 | −2.0 | 94% | 18% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 18% |
| Brian Robinson Jr.WAS · RB | 5.8 | 11.7 | −5.9 | 44% | 43% car | — | 0 | 13 | 43% | 2 | 8% |
| Curtis SamuelWAS · WR | 17.1 | 7.3 | +9.8 | 75% | 15% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 4 | 15% |
| Logan ThomasWAS · TE | 0.0 | 5.0 | −5.0 | 72% | 12% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 12% |
| John BatesWAS · TE | 1.5 | 3.3 | −1.8 | 39% | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 8% |
| K.J. OsbornMIN · WR | 0.0 | 3.3 | −3.3 | 80% | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 5% |
| Alexander MattisonMIN · RB | 1.1 | 3.0 | −1.9 | 14% | 9% car | — | 0 | 2 | 9% | 1 | 3% |
| Cam SimsWAS · WR | 2.2 | 1.7 | +0.5 | 44% | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% |
| Dax MilneWAS · WR | 7.6 | 1.7 | +5.9 | 16% | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% |
| Dyami BrownWAS · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 31% | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% |
| Johnny MundtMIN · TE | 1.1 | 1.7 | −0.6 | 23% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Armani RogersWAS · TE | 2.4 | 0.6 | +1.8 | 20% | 3% car | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 0 | 0% |
| Nick MullensMIN · QB | -0.1 | 0.4 | −0.5 | 2% | 1 att | — | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
Team totals: Vikings 39 targets and 22 carries; Commanders 26 targets and 30 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Kirk Cousins
22 of 40 passing for 265 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception; 2 carries for -2 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.2 expected.
Taylor Heinicke
15 of 28 passing for 149 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception; 4 carries for 17 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.4 expected.
Justin Jefferson Strong role
13 targets (33% of the team's), 7 catches for 115 yards and 1 touchdown; 1 carry (5% of the team's) for 10 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 22.3 expected.
Dalvin Cook Volume, no payoff
6 targets (15% of the team's), 2 catches for 9 yards and 1 touchdown; 17 carries (77% of the team's) for 47 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 20.9 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Fewest points since Week 4. A touchdown in 5 of the last 8 games.
Terry McLaurin Volume, no payoff
9 targets (35% of the team's), 5 catches for 56 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.0 expected.
Antonio Gibson Unlucky
3 targets (12% of the team's), 2 catches for 11 yards; 11 carries (37% of the team's) for 36 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 12.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Lowest-scoring game of the season.
Brian Robinson Jr. Unlucky
2 targets (8% of the team's), 2 catches for -6 yards; 13 carries (43% of the team's) for 44 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 11.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Curtis Samuel Ran hot
4 targets (15% of the team's), 3 catches for 65 yards and 1 touchdown; 1 carry (3% of the team's) for 16 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 7.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best score since Week 2.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Minnesota Vikings
- Stock up: Dalvin Cook played 86% of the snaps, up from a 70% season average.
- Stock down: Alexander Mattison played 14% of the snaps, down from a 30% season average.
- Stock down: Johnny Mundt played 23% of the snaps, down from a 48% season average.
Washington Commanders
- Stock up: Antonio Gibson played 58% of the snaps, up from a 42% season average.
- Stock up: Dyami Brown played 31% of the snaps, up from a 14% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Vikings D | Commanders D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 18.8 | 16.6 |
| RBs | 22.1 | 17.2 |
| WRs | 39.2 | 32.1 |
| TEs | 11.7 | 9.1 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Washington opened at 41% win probability, climbed as high as 95%, then lost.
Commanders win probability
Key Swings
- −19Cousins → Jefferson, 9-yd TD42% → 22%Q1 9:17
- +28Heinicke → Samuel, 49-yd TD28% → 57%Q3 14:01
- +29Heinicke → Milne, 6-yd TD64% → 92%Q4 14:14
- −45Cousins → Cook, 12-yd TD91% → 47%Q4 7:46
- −49Joseph 28-yd FG49% → <1%Q4 0:12
Swing in Commanders win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Minnesota Vikings | Measure | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | Plays | 61 |
| 66% | Pass rate | 51% |
| 5.7 | Yds / dropback | 4.1 |
| 2.5 | Yds / carry | 4.6 |
| 7/16 | Third downs | 3/10 |
Efficiency edge Minnesota ran 4 more plays and gained 1.6 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- MIN Jefferson 33% · Hockenson 23% · Thielen 18%
- WAS McLaurin 35% · Samuel 15% · Gibson 12%
Possession Results
| Result | MIN | WAS |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 2 | 2 |
| Field goals | 2 | 1 |
| Punts | 6 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Turnovers on downs | 0 | 1 |
- The Vikings opened the scoring on their first possession, a 9-play, 78-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 23 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | Q1 15:00 | 9 | 78 | 5:43 | Touchdown |
| WAS | Q1 9:17 | 5 | 19 | 2:28 | Punt |
| MIN | Q1 6:49 | 3 | -10 | 2:01 | Punt |
| WAS | Q1 4:48 | 4 | 19 | 2:51 | Punt |
| MIN | Q1 1:57 | 6 | 14 | 3:37 | Punt |
| WAS | Q2 13:20 | 4 | 12 | 2:14 | Punt |
| MIN | Q2 11:06 | 6 | 36 | 2:46 | Punt |
| WAS | Q2 8:20 | 7 | 30 | 3:57 | Punt |
| MIN | Q2 4:23 | 3 | 8 | 1:39 | Punt |
| WAS | Q2 2:44 | 11 | 37 | 2:07 | Field goal |
| MIN | Q2 0:37 | 5 | 49 | 0:31 | Interception |
| WAS | Q2 0:06 | 1 | -1 | 0:06 | End of half |
| WAS | Q3 15:00 | 2 | 52 | 0:59 | Touchdown |
| MIN | Q3 14:01 | 6 | 16 | 2:15 | Punt |
| WAS | Q3 11:46 | 10 | 44 | 6:11 | Downs |
| MIN | Q3 5:35 | 3 | -3 | 1:03 | Punt |
| WAS | Q3 4:32 | 10 | 78 | 5:18 | Touchdown |
| MIN | Q4 14:14 | 9 | 68 | 3:28 | Field goal |
| WAS | Q4 10:46 | 4 | 5 | 2:50 | Interception |
| MIN | Q4 7:56 | 2 | 12 | 0:10 | Touchdown |
| WAS | Q4 7:46 | 3 | -5 | 1:34 | Punt |
| MIN | Q4 6:12 | 15 | 44 | 6:00 | Field goal |
| WAS | Q4 0:12 | 1 | 10 | 0:12 | End of game |
About these numbers
Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Vikings vs Commanders Head-to-Head
The Vikings and Commanders first met in 1968 and have played 29 times since.
- All-time series
- 16–13Vikings lead, 29 meetings since 1968
- Postseason
- 3–2Split 3–2
- Largest Vikings win
- 41–71998
- Largest Commanders win
- 24–71992
Since 2021
2–0 Vikings lead
2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. V = Vikings win, C = Commanders win, outlined = this game.
2026 Meetings
- Week 16 Commanders at Vikings Upcoming
Recent Meetings
- 2025 Wk 14 Commanders at Vikings, 2025 Wk 14 recap MIN 31 WAS 0 MIN W
- 2022 Wk 9 Vikings at Commanders MIN 20 WAS 17 MIN W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Vikings | Stat | Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| 13-4 | Record | 8-8-1 |
| 24.9 | Points per game | 18.9 |
| 361.5 | Yards per game | 330.3 |
| 5.5 | Yards per play | 4.9 |
| 25.1 | Points allowed per game | 20.2 |
| 388.7 | Yards allowed per game | 304.6 |
Vikings vs Commanders Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- MIN −3Push
- Total
- 43.5Under: 37 points scored (by 6.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | 23.3 | 20 | −3.3 |
| Commanders | 20.3 | 17 | −3.3 |
Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.
Betting Trends
Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Minnesota Vikings
- Against the spread
- 3–4–1
- Over/under
- 4–4
- ATS as favorite
- 3–3–1
- ATS as underdog
- 0–1
- ATS on the road
- 1–2–1
Washington Commanders
- Against the spread
- 4–4–1
- Over/under
- 3–6
- ATS as favorite
- 2–2
- ATS as underdog
- 2–2–1
- ATS at home
- 2–2–1
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Vikings vs Commanders Fantasy Outlook for 2026
One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 16 in Minnesota. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.
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Vikings vs Commanders Game FAQ
Who won the 2022 Vikings vs Commanders Week 9 game?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Washington Commanders 20–17 in Week 9 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD, on November 6, 2022. See the Vikings' 2022 schedule.
What was the final score of Vikings vs Commanders?
The final score was Vikings 20, Commanders 17. The Vikings led 7–3 at halftime, and the second half went Vikings 13, Commanders 14.
What happened in the Vikings vs Commanders game?
Minnesota led 7–3 at halftime and won 20–17, though Washington took the second half 14–13. The Vikings finished with a 301–263 edge in total offense and averaged 4.6 yards per play. Justin Jefferson led all players with 7 catches for 115 yards and a touchdown, plus a carry for 10 rushing yards.
What was the game-winning score in Vikings vs Commanders?
Greg Joseph's 28-yard field goal with 0:12 left in the fourth quarter gave the Vikings a 20–17 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Vikings vs Commanders?
Justin Jefferson led the game with 25.5 PPR fantasy points, the WR4 of Week 9, on 7 catches for 115 yards and a touchdown, plus a carry for 10 rushing yards. Kirk Cousins was next with 17.4 (QB11). See Justin Jefferson's 2022 game log.
Who led Vikings vs Commanders in passing, rushing and receiving?
Kirk Cousins (MIN) led all passers with 22 of 40 for 265 yards, 2 touchdowns and an interception. Dalvin Cook (MIN) led in rushing with 17 carries for 47 yards. Justin Jefferson (MIN) led in receiving with 7 catches for 115 yards and a touchdown.
How many fantasy points did Justin Jefferson score against the Commanders?
Justin Jefferson scored 25.5 points in PPR leagues, 22.0 in half-PPR and 18.5 in standard scoring against the Commanders in Week 9 of the 2022 season, on 7 catches for 115 yards and a touchdown, plus a carry for 10 rushing yards. He drew 33% of his team's targets.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Vikings vs Commanders?
Curtis Samuel outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 17.1 PPR points on 7.3 xFP (+9.8). Dalvin Cook fell furthest short, with 13.6 points on 20.9 xFP (−7.3). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
How did the Vikings come back to beat the Commanders?
The Vikings' chances of winning fell as low as 5% in the fourth quarter. Greg Joseph's 28-yard field goal in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Greg Joseph's 28-yard field goal then put them ahead for good.
What is the all-time Vikings vs Commanders record?
The Vikings lead the all-time series 16–13 across 29 meetings since 1968, including a 2–3 record in the postseason.
When did the Vikings and Commanders last play before this game?
Before Week 9 of 2022, they last met in the 2019 season on October 24, 2019, when the Vikings beat the Commanders 19–9.
Have the Vikings and Commanders met in the playoffs?
Yes, 5 times, most recently in the 1992 playoffs. The Vikings are 2–3 against the Commanders in the postseason.
What was the closing spread for Vikings vs Commanders?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Vikings −3, making the Minnesota Vikings 3-point favorites, with a closing total of 43.5. That implied about 23.3 points for the Vikings and 20.3 for the Commanders.
Did Vikings vs Commanders go over or under the total?
The game went under. The consensus closing total was 43.5, and the teams combined for 37 points, 6.5 under the number.
Was Vikings vs Commanders a push against the spread?
Yes. The Vikings closed as 3-point favorites and won by exactly 3, so the spread was a push: neither side covered, and spread bets were refunded.