Washington
Commanders
14-1
28
FINAL
24
New York
Giants
4-11
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 matchup, the Washington Commanders outlasted the New York Giants, securing a 28-24 victory. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but it was Washington that ultimately emerged victorious, solidifying their postseason hopes.
Jayden Daniels led the Commanders' offensive charge with an impressive 257 passing yards, while Stefon Diggs shone brightly, racking up 130 receiving yards. Ashton Jeanty contributed significantly on the ground with 83 rushing yards, providing a balanced attack that kept the Giants' defense on their heels. Meanwhile, Jaxson Dart of the Giants showcased his own talent with three touchdown passes, but it wasnโt enough to clinch the win.
Washington's defense played a crucial role in the game, with standout performances from Leo Chenal, who recorded eight total tackles, and Sonny Styles, who added a sack. Kamari Lassiterโs interception proved pivotal, stifling a potential scoring drive from New York and shifting momentum back to the Commanders. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter, when a crucial stop by Washingtonโs defense allowed them to maintain their slim lead as time wound down.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 35 | 20 | 257 | 2 | 0 | 99.3 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 33 | 20 | 246 | 3 | 1 | 101.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 13 | 83 | 6.4 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 16 | 59 | 3.7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ryan Coleman-Williams | WR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 8 | 7 | 0.9 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 9 | 130 | 14.4 | 2 | 71 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 3 | 85 | 28.3 | 2 | 58 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 6 | 77 | 12.8 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Santana Moss | WR | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Ben Sinnott | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Ryan Coleman-Williams | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Brady Russell | FB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.J. Reader | DT | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Josephs | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Norman | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ahmad Moten Sr. | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curtis Jacobs | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Rock | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Trey Amos | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Glasker | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drayk Bowen | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tate Sandell | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 49 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 30 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

