The Washington Commanders narrowly lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers, 28-27, in a tough Week 10 matchup at Northwest Stadium. Despite a determined performance and holding a late lead, Washington’s offense struggled to secure the win, ultimately falling to a resilient Steelers defense and timely plays from Pittsburgh’s offense in the closing minutes.
Down 17-14 at halftime, the Commanders ended Pittsburgh’s season-long streak of keeping opponents scoreless in the third quarter, gaining some momentum. Washington’s offense briefly took charge, but with just over two minutes left, Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson connected with wide receiver Mike Williams for a decisive 32-yard touchdown, giving Pittsburgh a one-point advantage. The Commanders attempted a final comeback, but Pittsburgh’s defense held firm, sealing the victory.
Commanders’ rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels faced a tough challenge against the Steelers’ defense, limited to just five rushing yards on three carries—his lowest total of the season. Pittsburgh focused on containing the mobile quarterback, forcing Daniels to rely on passing. He finished 17-of-34 for 202 yards, but Pittsburgh’s strong pass rush and tight coverage restricted the Commanders to 242 total yards, stalling crucial drives.
With this victory, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin improved his record against rookie quarterbacks to 26-6, demonstrating his ability to craft effective game plans against inexperienced passers. Pittsburgh’s offense gained 312 yards and converted seven third downs, with Wilson’s 32-yard touchdown to Williams ultimately securing the win. Williams, making his Steelers debut, delivered a game-changing moment with his first touchdown.
The Commanders’ hard-fought effort leaves them trailing the Eagles in the NFC East standings. Their third-quarter surge and intense fourth-quarter battle showcased the team’s resilience, but their inability to close out the game has handed the division lead to the 7-2 Eagles. Now at 7-3, Washington will face Philadelphia in Week 11 in a critical matchup that could shift the divisional standings once more.
