Dec 7, 2025
🏈 Game Recap: Vikings 24, Commanders 16
Justin Jefferson put on a clinic with nine catches for 132 yards and a touchdown as the Vikings handled the Commanders with steady offense and disciplined defense. For beginners: Minnesota won because they protected the ball and let their stars make plays. For die-hard fans: The Vikings’ layered passing concepts, Sam Darnold’s calm pocket navigation, and Brian Flores’ disguised pressures kept Washington guessing all afternoon and limited their explosive-play attempts.
🔥 First Quarter — Vikings Come Out Sharp
Jefferson made multiple early grabs to set the tone.
Aaron Jones punched in a short rushing touchdown.
Commanders struggled to sustain drives.
🔥 Second Quarter — Washington Fights Back
Sam Howell hit Terry McLaurin on a deep sideline shot.
Washington’s defense generated pressure and tightened coverage.
Vikings salvaged the half with a field goal to maintain control.
🔥 Third Quarter — Momentum Swings Both Ways
Howell found Jahan Dotson for a key third-down conversion.
Minnesota countered with a long drive capped by a Jefferson touchdown.
Commanders settled for a field goal when a drive stalled in the red zone.
🔥 Fourth Quarter — Vikings Close It Out
Darnold made smart, safe throws to manage the clock.
Minnesota’s defense forced Howell into checkdowns and low-percentage throws.
A late field goal extended the lead, and the Vikings stopped Washington’s final drive to secure the win.
❓ Community Discussion Question:
Are the Vikings quietly becoming one of the NFC’s most balanced teams, or do they still need more consistency at quarterback to make a deep playoff push?
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