In a tightly contested matchup, the Washington Commanders narrowly defeated the New York Giants 13-10 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. Both teams were looking to gain momentum, but it was the Commanders who ultimately secured the crucial victory at home. Baker Mayfield led the way for Washington, throwing for 128 yards, while Jaxson Dart managed to connect for one touchdown for the Giants. On the ground, Cam Skattebo struggled to find space, finishing with just 23 rushing yards, while Theo Johnson emerged as the top receiver for New York with 52 yards. Defensively, the Commanders made key plays that shifted the momentum, with Odafe Oweh recording two sacks and Shavon Revel Jr. snagging an interception to halt a potential Giants scoring drive. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Revel's interception set up a crucial field goal, allowing Washington to secure the win and maintain their grip on the division.