Washington
Commanders
4-3
14
FINAL
45
New York
Giants
5-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Wildcard Round matchup, the New York Giants cruised to a commanding 45-14 victory over the Washington Commanders, securing their place in the next round of the playoffs. The Giants showcased their dominance on both sides of the ball, setting the tone for what could be a deep postseason run.
Quarterback Jaxson Dart led the charge for New York, throwing for an impressive 326 yards and three touchdowns, solidifying his status as a key playmaker. Meanwhile, Tyrone Tracy Jr. added a powerful ground game with 112 rushing yards, while Malik Nabers emerged as Dart's favorite target, amassing 204 receiving yards. This offensive explosion was instrumental in putting the game out of reach early.
Defensively, the Giants were relentless, with Tremaine Edmunds contributing significantly with five tackles and two interceptions, highlighting his impact on the game's outcome. Brian Burns was a force on the defensive line, recording three sacks that disrupted Washington's offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Giants scored back-to-back touchdowns, creating a gap that the Commanders could never close.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 18 | 14 | 326 | 3 | 1 | 135.1 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 14 | 7 | 90 | 0 | 3 | 30.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 15 | 112 | 7.5 | 3 | 33 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 14 | 105 | 7.5 | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jerome Ford | HB | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 7 | 204 | 29.1 | 3 | 92 | 3 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Anthony Firkser | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Luke McCaffrey | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Burns | LEDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Omenihu | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kain Medrano | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Percy Butler | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Moody | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ben Sauls | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 30 |
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

