New York
Giants
2-2
14
FINAL
45
Washington
Commanders
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Washington Commanders topped the New York Giants 45-14 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. This decisive victory not only boosts Washington's confidence but also solidifies their position as a formidable contender in the league. The Giants, struggling to find their rhythm, faced a tough opponent in the Commanders.
Jayden Daniels was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 390 yards and six touchdowns, showcasing his ability to dissect the Giants' defense. Chigoziem Okonkwo emerged as his top target, racking up 137 receiving yards, while Kaytron Allen contributed on the ground with 69 rushing yards. Together, they formed an explosive offensive trio that overwhelmed New York throughout the game.
Defensively, the Commanders made their mark with significant contributions from Joey Porter, who led the team with four tackles, and Odafe Oweh, who registered a sack. Quan Martin's interception was a pivotal moment that shifted momentum firmly in Washington's favor. As the Commanders built their lead, it became clear that their balanced attack and aggressive defense were too much for the Giants to handle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 25 | 18 | 390 | 6 | 0 | 153.7 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 29 | 18 | 227 | 1 | 2 | 69.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 13 | 69 | 5.3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 8 | 52 | 6.5 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 6 | 137 | 22.8 | 2 | 63 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 3 | 126 | 42.0 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 8 | 124 | 15.5 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 2 | 31 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Brevin Jordan | TE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ben Sinnott | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Owens | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Bobby Okereke | SAM | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Magee | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kelly | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 26 |

