Washington Commanders vs Minnesota Vikings, Week 14 2025
Washington Commanders
Away
0
Minnesota Vikings
HomeWon
31
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | 7 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 31 |
WAS 0MIN 31 Final
Passing leader
20.4PPR pts
16/23, 163 YDS, 3 TD
Top fantasy scorer
16.4PPR pts
2 REC, 24 YDS, 2 TD
Commanders leader
7.1PPR pts
3 REC, 41 YDS
Defensive playmaker
Andrew Van Ginkel
1 INT, 4 TKL
Vikings 31, Commanders 0: Minnesota leads from start to finish
Minnesota led 14–0 at halftime and outscored Washington 17–0 after the break to win 31–0. The Vikings finished with a 313–206 edge in total offense and averaged 5.1 yards per play.
Washington never got on the board.
The gap showed up everywhere. The Commanders went 3-for-10 on third down and committed three turnovers, while the Vikings kept the ball for 34:52 and finished without a giveaway.
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Key advantages
- +0.9 yards/play MIN 5.1 · WAS 4.2
- +3 turnover margin MIN 0 turnovers
- +107 total yards MIN 313 · WAS 206
Game Highlights
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Why the Vikings Won
Minnesota won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.
| Commanders | Stat | Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | Yards per play | 5.1 |
| 3 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 206 | Total yards | 313 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 49 | Plays | 61 |
| 30% | Third-down conversion | 55% |
| 25:08 | Time of possession | 34:52 |
Scoring Summary
The Vikings scored four touchdowns and one field goal; the Commanders did not score.
| Time | Team | Play | WAS | MIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 11:03 | MIN | J.J. McCarthy → Josh Oliver, 18-yard TD Takes leadWill Reichard XP | 0 | 7 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 5:41 | MIN | Jordan Mason 8-yard TD run Extends leadWill Reichard XP | 0 | 14 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 7:01 | MIN | Will Reichard 45-yard FG Extends lead | 0 | 17 |
| 2:53 | MIN | J.J. McCarthy → Josh Oliver, 6-yard TD Extends leadWill Reichard XP | 0 | 24 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 11:26 | MIN | J.J. McCarthy → T.J. Hockenson, 2-yard TD Extends leadWill Reichard XP | 0 | 31 |
Fantasy Points: Commanders vs Vikings, Week 14 2025
Fantasy leaders
- J.J. McCarthy20.4 PTSQB10
- Josh Oliver16.4 PTSTE4
- Jordan Mason11.2 PTSRB24
- Jordan Addison10.2 PTSWR31
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. McCarthy | 20.4 | QB10 | 16/23 | 163 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 0 | 129.2 | Start/Sit → |
| Jayden Daniels | 3.7 | QB29 | 9/20 | 78 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 35.0 | Start/Sit → |
| Marcus Mariota | -1.1 | — | 2/4 | 30 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 35.4 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Oliver | 16.4 | TE4 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 24 | 2 | |
| Jordan Mason | 11.2 | RB24 | RB | 11 | 52 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
| Jordan Addison | 10.2 | WR31 | WR | — | — | — | 7 | 4 | 62 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| T.J. Hockenson | 9.2 | TE15 | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 12 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Aaron Jones | 7.6 | RB35 | RB | 14 | 76 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Terry McLaurin | 7.1 | WR46 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 41 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Deebo Samuel | 6.7 | WR49 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | 27 | 0 | |
| Jalen Nailor | 6.0 | WR53 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 30 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Chris Rodriguez | 5.2 | RB43 | RB | 10 | 52 | 0 | — | — | — | — | |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | 3.2 | RB51 | RB | 7 | 32 | 0 | — | — | — | — | Start/Sit → |
| Justin Jefferson | 3.1 | WR77 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 11 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Zavier Scott | 3.0 | RB55 | RB | 3 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Noah Brown | 2.9 | WR79 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 19 | 0 | |
| Zach Ertz | 2.1 | TE43 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0 | |
| Tai Felton | 2.0 | WR85 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Ben Sims | 1.9 | TE46 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | |
| Ben Sinnott | 1.8 | TE48 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jeremy McNichols | 1.2 | RB64 | RB | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
| Treylon Burks | 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Colson Yankoff | 0.0 | — | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fantasy Usage
Washington Commanders
Snap Share
Target Share20 targets
- Deebo Samuel30%, 6 targets
- Terry McLaurin30%, 6 targets
- Zach Ertz10%, 2 targets
- Noah Brown10%, 2 targets
- Jeremy McNichols5%, 1 targets
- Other15%, 3 targets
Carry Share23 carries
- , 10 carries
- , 7 carries
- , 4 carries
- , 2 carries
Minnesota Vikings
Snap Share
Target Share23 targets
- Jordan Addison30%, 7 targets
- Justin Jefferson17%, 4 targets
- T.J. Hockenson13%, 3 targets
- Jalen Nailor13%, 3 targets
- Josh Oliver9%, 2 targets
- Other17%, 4 targets
Carry Share34 carries
- , 14 carries
- , 11 carries
- , 6 carries
- , 3 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | 51 | 80% | 4 | 17% | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | 36 | 69% | 2 | 10% | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | 43 | 67% | 7 | 30% | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | 40 | 63% | 2 | 9% | 0 |
| Noah Brown | 32 | 62% | 2 | 10% | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | 32 | 62% | 6 | 30% | 0 |
| John Bates | 32 | 62% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Jalen Nailor | 37 | 58% | 3 | 13% | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | 36 | 56% | 3 | 13% | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel | 27 | 52% | 6 | 30% | 0 |
| Aaron Jones | 29 | 45% | 1 | 4% | 14 |
| Chris Rodriguez | 22 | 42% | 0 | 0% | 10 |
| Treylon Burks | 19 | 37% | 1 | 5% | 0 |
| Jeremy McNichols | 18 | 35% | 1 | 5% | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | 19 | 30% | 0 | 0% | 11 |
| Ben Sims | 19 | 30% | 1 | 4% | 0 |
| Ben Sinnott | 13 | 25% | 1 | 5% | 0 |
| Colson Yankoff | 12 | 23% | 1 | 5% | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | 10 | 19% | 0 | 0% | 7 |
| Tai Felton | 11 | 17% | 1 | 4% | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | 6 | 12% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Zavier Scott | 6 | 9% | 1 | 4% | 3 |
| Myles Price | 3 | 5% | 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+13.0Josh Oliver16.4 PTS vs 3.4 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−7.8Jayden Daniels3.7 PTS vs 11.5 xFP
- Highest expected volume14.1 xFPJ.J. McCarthy20.4 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. McCarthyMIN · QB | 20.4 | 14.1 | +6.3 | 100% | 23 att | — | 23 | 6 | 18% | 0 | 0% |
| Jordan AddisonMIN · WR | 10.2 | 11.9 | −1.7 | 67% | 30% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 30% |
| Jayden DanielsWAS · QB | 3.7 | 11.5 | −7.8 | 75% | 20 att | — | 20 | 4 | 17% | 0 | 0% |
| Aaron Jones Sr.MIN · RB | 7.6 | 10.7 | −3.1 | 45% | 41% car | — | 0 | 14 | 41% | 1 | 4% |
| Deebo Samuel Sr.WAS · WR | 6.7 | 10.2 | −3.5 | 52% | 30% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 30% |
| Terry McLaurinWAS · WR | 7.1 | 10.2 | −3.1 | 62% | 30% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 30% |
| Jordan MasonMIN · RB | 11.2 | 7.1 | +4.1 | 30% | 32% car | — | 0 | 11 | 32% | 0 | 0% |
| Justin JeffersonMIN · WR | 3.1 | 6.8 | −3.7 | 80% | 17% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 17% |
| Chris Rodriguez Jr.WAS · RB | 5.2 | 6.5 | −1.3 | 42% | 43% car | — | 0 | 10 | 43% | 0 | 0% |
| Jalen NailorMIN · WR | 6.0 | 5.1 | +0.9 | 58% | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 13% |
| T.J. HockensonMIN · TE | 9.2 | 5.1 | +4.1 | 56% | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 13% |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittWAS · RB | 3.2 | 4.5 | −1.3 | 19% | 30% car | — | 0 | 7 | 30% | 0 | 0% |
| Zavier ScottMIN · RB | 3.0 | 3.6 | −0.6 | 9% | 9% car | — | 0 | 3 | 9% | 1 | 4% |
| Josh OliverMIN · TE | 16.4 | 3.4 | +13.0 | 63% | 9% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 9% |
| Noah BrownWAS · WR | 2.9 | 3.4 | −0.5 | 62% | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 10% |
| Zach ErtzWAS · TE | 2.1 | 3.4 | −1.3 | 69% | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 10% |
| Marcus MariotaWAS · QB | -1.1 | 3.1 | −4.2 | 25% | 4 att | — | 4 | 2 | 9% | 0 | 0% |
| Ben SimsMIN · TE | 1.9 | 1.7 | +0.2 | 30% | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% |
| Ben SinnottWAS · TE | 1.8 | 1.7 | +0.1 | 25% | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 5% |
| Colson YankoffWAS · TE | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 23% | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 5% |
| Jeremy McNicholsWAS · RB | 1.2 | 1.7 | −0.5 | 35% | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 5% |
| Tai FeltonMIN · WR | 2.0 | 1.7 | +0.3 | 17% | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% |
| Treylon BurksWAS · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 37% | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 5% |
Team totals: Commanders 20 targets and 23 carries; Vikings 23 targets and 34 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 2025 season: 1.70 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Jayden Daniels Unlucky
9 of 20 passing for 78 yards, 1 interception; 4 carries for 16 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 11.5 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Lowest-scoring game of the season.
J.J. McCarthy Ran hot
16 of 23 passing for 163 yards, 3 touchdowns; 6 carries for 19 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 14.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
No interceptions after 7 in the previous four games. Best score since Week 1.
Deebo Samuel Sr. Volume, no payoff
6 targets (30% of the team's), 4 catches for 27 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.2 expected.
Fewest points since Week 8.
Terry McLaurin Volume, no payoff
6 targets (30% of the team's), 3 catches for 41 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.2 expected.
Fewest points since Week 1.
Jordan Addison Volume, no payoff
7 targets (30% of the team's), 4 catches for 62 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.9 expected.
Best score since Week 8.
Aaron Jones Sr.
1 target (4% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards; 14 carries (41% of the team's) for 76 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.7 expected.
Josh Oliver Ran hot
2 targets (9% of the team's), 2 catches for 24 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 3.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Chris Rodriguez Jr.
10 carries (43% of the team's) for 52 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 6.5 expected.
Fewest points since Week 8.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Washington Commanders
- Stock up: Chris Rodriguez Jr. led the backfield with 42% of the snaps after trailing Jacory Croskey-Merritt before this game.
- Stock up: Noah Brown played 62% of the snaps, up from a 43% season average.
- Stock down: Jacory Croskey-Merritt lost the backfield lead: 19% of the snaps to Chris Rodriguez Jr.'s 42%.
Minnesota Vikings
- Stock up: Josh Oliver played 63% of the snaps, up from a 37% season average.
- Stock up: Ben Sims played 30% of the snaps, up from a 5% season average.
- Stock down: Jordan Addison played 67% of the snaps, down from a 92% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2025 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Commanders D | Vikings D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 19.9 | 11.5 |
| RBs | 24.8 | 19.0 |
| WRs | 34.9 | 23.5 |
| TEs | 15.8 | 10.7 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Minnesota opened at 54% win probability and passed 98% in the third quarter on the way to the win.
Vikings win probability
Key Swings
- +20McCarthy → Oliver, 18-yd TD54% → 74%Q1 11:03
- +15Mason 8-yd TD run78% → 92%Q2 5:41
- +2Reichard 45-yd FG96% → 98%Q3 7:01
Swing in Vikings win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Washington Commanders | Measure | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Plays | 61 |
| 53% | Pass rate | 44% |
| 3.8 | Yds / dropback | 5.6 |
| 4.7 | Yds / carry | 4.8 |
| 3/10 | Third downs | 6/11 |
Efficiency edge Minnesota ran 12 more plays and gained 1.8 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- WAS Samuel 30% · McLaurin 30% · Brown 10%
- MIN Addison 30% · Jefferson 17% · Nailor 13%
Possession Results
| Result | WAS | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 0 | 4 |
| Field goals | 0 | 1 |
| Punts | 3 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Turnovers on downs | 1 | 0 |
MIN turnover edge: +3
- The Vikings opened the scoring on their first possession, a 7-play, 61-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
- The Vikings scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives, then drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to eight minutes.
All 15 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | Q1 15:00 | 7 | 61 | 3:57 | Touchdown |
| WAS | Q1 11:03 | 15 | 83 | 8:21 | Downs |
| MIN | Q1 2:42 | 19 | 98 | 12:01 | Touchdown |
| WAS | Q2 5:41 | 3 | 9 | 1:23 | Punt |
| MIN | Q2 4:18 | 6 | 3 | 2:33 | Punt |
| WAS | Q2 1:45 | 6 | 12 | 1:28 | Punt |
| MIN | Q2 0:17 | 1 | -1 | 0:17 | End of half |
| WAS | Q3 15:00 | 12 | 58 | 6:44 | Interception |
| MIN | Q3 8:16 | 4 | 3 | 1:15 | Field goal |
| WAS | Q3 7:01 | 4 | 17 | 2:04 | Interception |
| MIN | Q3 4:57 | 4 | 37 | 2:04 | Touchdown |
| WAS | Q3 2:53 | 3 | -9 | 1:35 | Punt |
| MIN | Q3 1:18 | 9 | 66 | 4:52 | Touchdown |
| WAS | Q4 11:26 | 6 | 45 | 3:33 | Fumble |
| MIN | Q4 7:53 | 12 | 55 | 7:53 | 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.
Commanders vs Vikings Head-to-Head
The Commanders and Vikings 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 Commanders win
- 24–71992
- Largest Vikings win
- 41–71998
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 MIN 31 WAS 0 MIN W
- 2022 Wk 9 Vikings at Commanders, 2022 Wk 9 recap MIN 20 WAS 17 MIN W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2025 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Commanders | Stat | Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| 5-12 | Record | 9-8 |
| 20.9 | Points per game | 20.2 |
| 318.8 | Yards per game | 275.0 |
| 5.5 | Yards per play | 4.9 |
| 26.5 | Points allowed per game | 19.6 |
| 384.3 | Yards allowed per game | 282.6 |
Commanders vs Vikings Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- MIN −1.5Vikings covered by 29.5
- Total
- 43.5Under: 31 points scored (by 12.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | 22.5 | 31 | +8.5 |
| Commanders | 21.0 | 0 | −21.0 |
The Vikings beat their implied total and the Commanders fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.
Betting Trends
Last 2 meetings: Vikings 1–0–1 ATS, unders 2–0.
Each team's 2025 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Washington Commanders
- Against the spread
- 1–1
- Over/under
- 0–1
- ATS as underdog
- 1–1
- ATS on the road
- 0–1
Minnesota Vikings
- Against the spread
- 1–1
- Over/under
- 0–2
- ATS as favorite
- 1–0
- ATS as underdog
- 0–1
- ATS at home
- 1–0
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Commanders vs Vikings 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.
- Start/Sit ToolShould your Commanders or Vikings player start in Week 16? Compare the decision against your other options.
- Fantasy Football ProjectionsSee the latest weekly and rest-of-season projections for Commanders and Vikings players.
- Fantasy Points Allowed by PositionHow the Commanders and Vikings defenses have treated QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs.
- Strength of ScheduleWhere this matchup falls in each team's fantasy playoff run.
- Redraft CommandConnect your league for personalized lineup, trade and roster advice.
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Commanders vs Vikings Game FAQ
Who won the 2025 Commanders vs Vikings Week 14 game?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Washington Commanders 31–0 in Week 14 of the 2025 season. The game was played at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN, on December 7, 2025. See the Vikings' 2025 schedule.
What was the final score of Commanders vs Vikings?
The final score was Vikings 31, Commanders 0. The Vikings led 14–0 at halftime, and the second half went Commanders 0, Vikings 17.
What happened in the Commanders vs Vikings game?
Minnesota led 14–0 at halftime and outscored Washington 17–0 after the break to win 31–0. The Vikings finished with a 313–206 edge in total offense and averaged 5.1 yards per play. J.J. McCarthy led all players with 16 of 23 passing for 163 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 6 carries for 19 rushing yards. The Commanders committed 3 turnovers, the Vikings none.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Commanders vs Vikings?
J.J. McCarthy led the game with 20.4 PPR fantasy points, the QB10 of Week 14, on 16 of 23 passing for 163 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 6 carries for 19 rushing yards. Josh Oliver was next with 16.4 (TE4). See J.J. McCarthy's 2025 game log.
Who led Commanders vs Vikings in passing, rushing and receiving?
J.J. McCarthy (MIN) led all passers with 16 of 23 for 163 yards and 3 touchdowns. Aaron Jones (MIN) led in rushing with 14 carries for 76 yards. Jordan Addison (MIN) led in receiving with 4 catches for 62 yards.
How many fantasy points did J.J. McCarthy score against the Commanders?
J.J. McCarthy scored 20.4 fantasy points against the Commanders in Week 14 of the 2025 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 16 of 23 passing for 163 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 6 carries for 19 rushing yards.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Commanders vs Vikings?
Josh Oliver outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 16.4 PPR points on 3.4 xFP (+13.0). Jayden Daniels fell furthest short, with 3.7 points on 11.5 xFP (−7.8). 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 beat the Commanders?
The Vikings beat the Commanders 31–0 because they averaged 5.1 yards per play to 4.2, won the turnover battle 3–0, and outgained them 313–206.
Which team won the turnover battle in Commanders vs Vikings?
The Vikings won the turnover battle 3–0: the Commanders gave the ball away 3 times and the Vikings not at all. The Vikings won the game.
What is the all-time Commanders vs Vikings 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 Commanders and Vikings last play before this game?
Before Week 14 of 2025, they last met in the 2022 season on November 6, 2022, when the Vikings beat the Commanders 20–17.
Have the Commanders and Vikings met in the playoffs?
Yes, 5 times, most recently in the 1992 playoffs. The Commanders are 3–2 against the Vikings in the postseason.
What was the closing spread for Commanders vs Vikings?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Vikings −1.5, making the Minnesota Vikings 1.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 43.5. That implied about 22.5 points for the Vikings and 21.0 for the Commanders.
Did Commanders vs Vikings go over or under the total?
The game went under. The consensus closing total was 43.5, and the teams combined for 31 points, 12.5 under the number.
Who covered the spread in Commanders vs Vikings?
The Vikings covered by 29.5 against the closing line of Vikings −1.5. The final margin was 31 points.