New York
Giants
3-1
28
FINAL
21
Washington
Commanders
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New York Giants narrowly defeated the Washington Commanders 28-21 in a thrilling Week 5 matchup of the 2026 season. With both teams vying for playoff positioning, this game was crucial for each franchise's aspirations moving forward.
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was the standout performer, throwing for 214 yards and three touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. While Kaytron Allen managed to contribute 59 rushing yards, it was wide receiver Terry McLaurin who made an impact with 107 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Giants were led by Tyler Owens, who recorded a game-high ten total tackles, helping to stifle Washington's scoring opportunities. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Giants' defense held firm in the red zone, forcing a turnover on downs that ultimately sealed the victory for New York. Despite a strong offensive showing from the Commanders, it was the Giants' defensive resilience that made the difference.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 38 | 22 | 214 | 3 | 0 | 100.1 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 30 | 14 | 171 | 3 | 0 | 98.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 8 | 59 | 7.4 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 16 | 50 | 3.1 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 17 | 40 | 2.4 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 7 | 31 | 4.4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 6 | 107 | 17.8 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 6 | 88 | 14.7 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Owens | SS | 10 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Savage | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie Black | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jowon Briggs | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Prater | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

