Dart throws 6 TDs as Cardinals rout Commanders 55-22

Glendale, AZ - Jaxson Dart threw six touchdown passes, Trey McBride caught three of them and the Arizona Cardinals overwhelmed the Washington Commanders 55-22 in Week 12.

Arizona turned a productive start into a runaway, repeatedly expanding its advantage as Washington struggled to match the Cardinals' scoring pace. The home team finished with 525 offensive yards, including 376 through the air and 149 on the ground, in its most complete statistical showing of the afternoon.

Dart directed the surge with precision. He completed 31 of 41 passes for a game-high 376 yards, posted a 142.8 passer rating and did not throw an interception. His six touchdown passes were distributed among three receivers, giving Washington few answers as Arizona steadily created separation.

"We stayed aggressive and kept giving different guys opportunities," Dart said. "When the ball was spread around like that, everybody stayed involved. The biggest thing was that we kept finishing our chances and didn't let the offense lose its rhythm."

McBride was Dart's leading target and the game's most productive receiver, catching nine passes for a game-high 129 yards and three touchdowns. Kendrick Bourne added nine receptions for 71 yards and two scores, while Devin Duvernay supplied an explosive complement with two catches for 78 yards and a touchdown. Duvernay's 70-yard reception was the longest catch of the game and matched Dart's longest completion.

The variety within that receiving production defined Arizona's passing performance. McBride worked as the high-volume centerpiece, Bourne consistently gave Dart another option, and Duvernay delivered a major downfield element despite receiving only two catches.

"There were opportunities for everybody, and Jaxson kept putting the ball where we could do something with it," McBride said. "Nine catches are great, but getting into the end zone three times and seeing the whole offense put up that kind of result is what stands out."

Arizona also produced the game's only 100-yard rushing performance. Jeremiyah Love gained a game-high 102 yards on 12 attempts, scored a touchdown and broke the game's longest run at 36 yards. Tyler Allgeier contributed 33 yards on seven carries and added another rushing score. Together, the Cardinals' passing and rushing production gave them 148 more offensive yards than Washington.

The Commanders generated 377 offensive yards but could not keep the final margin from widening. Marcus Mariota completed 20 of 43 passes for 260 yards and two touchdowns, finishing with an 81.5 passer rating. His longest completion covered 54 yards.

Jaylin Lane provided Washington's biggest receiving performance, catching seven passes for a team-high 122 yards and a touchdown. Rachaad White led the Commanders on the ground with 64 yards on a game-high 14 carries, but Washington finished with 117 rushing yards overall.

"We had some production, but not enough consistency to stay with them," Mariota said. "When the other side is scoring at that rate, you have to sustain more of what you're doing. We had stretches where we moved it, but the final result tells you how much work we left."

Efficiency further separated the teams. Arizona converted 6 of 10 third downs, while Washington went 7 of 17. The Commanders also failed on both of their fourth-down attempts. Neither defense recorded an interception, and each team was credited with one sack.

For Arizona, the afternoon belonged to an offense that produced eight touchdowns, three 100-yard individual performances across passing, rushing and receiving, and contributions from multiple scorers. Washington had a 100-yard receiver and surpassed 350 offensive yards, but those totals were overshadowed by Dart's six-touchdown outing and the Cardinals' 33-point victory.

Up Next

The Cardinals will remain home in Week 13 to face the Philadelphia Eagles, while the Commanders will travel to play the Tennessee Titans as they look to rebound from the loss.