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Commanders Clinch Victory at Gillette Stadium Over Patriots

The Washington Commanders, with a record of 4-5, secured a hard-fought victory against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. The final score read 20-17 in favor of the visitors, leaving the Patriots with a 2-7 tally for the season.


Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson (24) makes a diving catch during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022 in Landover. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)

In an impressive display of offensive capability, the Washington Commanders amassed a total of 432 yards. The team's passing game was particularly effective; they threw for 325 yards and achieved an average of over six yards per play. Despite being sacked three times, Commanders' quarterback maintained a completion percentage of approximately 64 percent and managed to connect on one touchdown pass that went for 33 yards.


The ground game also contributed significantly to Washington's offense with 124 rushing yards. One rush broke through for a nine-yard touchdown, contributing to their eight first downs on the ground. The team's efficiency was evident in their third-down conversion rate which stood at about 53 percent.


Special teams played their part as well; two field goals were successfully made from within the thirty-nine-yard range, both contributing crucial points to Washington's win. Additionally, all five kickoffs by the Commanders resulted in touchbacks.


On defense, Washington showed resilience by forcing nine passes defended and securing one interception without allowing any return yardage. They also forced two three-and-outs against New England’s offense and stopped them once on fourth down.


The Patriots put up resistance throughout the contest but fell short despite scoring seventeen points themselves. Their defense managed to sack Washington’s quarterback three times but could not prevent him from making significant gains through both air and ground attacks.


Looking ahead after this victory on foreign turf, fans can anticipate seeing their team back in action soon when they face off against Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on November 12th at 1:25 PM Pacific Time (4:25 PM Eastern Time). This upcoming match will be broadcasted live on FOX network for fans eager to follow every play as it unfolds.

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