The Washington Commanders improved to 6-5 on the season with Sunday’s 23-10 victory over the Houston Texans.
The Commanders jumped ahead early when cornerback Kendall Fuller picked off Texans quarterback Davis Mills and returned the interception 37 yards for a touchdown. Washington never looked back.
The defensive line was all over Mills in the first half, sacking him multiple times, as Houston would end the first half with only five total yards. That’s an NFL low for one half this season.
Washington took its foot off the gas a bit in the second half, just happy to leave Houston with a win.
Here’s everything we know from Washington’s fifth win in six games.
Washington Commanders defensive end Montez Sweat (90) reacts after a play during the third quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
| Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
| Washington Commanders | 7 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 23 |
| Houston Texans | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce (31) is tackled for a loss by Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93). Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
The Washington defense was phenomenal yet again. In the first half, the Texans managed just five total yards. That’s the lowest number in an NFL game this season for one half of football. The Commanders defensive line was all over Houston quarterback Davis Mills. When Mills tried to dump it short to his receivers, Washington’s secondary was all over it. The running game? Well, the Texans finished with 21 yards rushing for the day. Star rookie Dameon Pierce managed just eight yards on 10 attempts.
Washington’s offense didn’t need to do a lot in Sunday’s win. The defense carried the day for the Commanders.
Washington Commanders cornerback Kendall Fuller (29) returns an interception for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Most Washington games come down to the line. Not this one, and it was evident early. When Commanders cornerback Kendall Fuller intercepted Houston quarterback Davis Mills and returned it 37 yards for the touchdown, the game was over. That was the second play from scrimmage for the Texans.
Washington’s defense set the tone early.
Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) is sacked by Washington Commanders defensive end…
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