New York
Giants
2-2
50
FINAL
31
Washington
Commanders
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the New York Giants triumphed over the Washington Commanders with a final score of 50-31. This Week 5 matchup proved crucial for both teams as the Giants aimed to solidify their playoff positioning while the Commanders sought to turn their season around.
Leading the charge for the Giants was quarterback Jaxson Dart, who put on a dazzling display with 553 passing yards and six touchdown throws, showcasing his elite playmaking ability. Wide receiver Malik Nabers made the most of Dart's precision, racking up 143 receiving yards, consistently finding space to exploit the Commanders' defense. Meanwhile, the run game was virtually absent for Washington, with Kaytron Allen managing just 18 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Giants made their mark with a standout performance from Arvell Reese, who intercepted two passes, turning the tide in favor of New York. D.J. Reader added to the defensive pressure with a sack, but it was the turnovers that ultimately shifted momentum. The game's turning point came in the second half when Reese's second interception set up another touchdown, effectively putting the game out of reach for the Commanders.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 29 | 17 | 59% | 553 | 6 | 5 | 103.0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 36 | 16 | 44% | 351 | 3 | 7 | 67.9 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 0 | 1 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 | โ |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | โ | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 4 | 143 | 35.8 | 25 | 3 | 56 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 6 | 104 | 17.3 | 13 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 2 | 101 | 50.5 | 39 | 0 | 70 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 3 | 97 | 32.3 | 40 | 0 | 54 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 5 | 84 | 16.8 | 6 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 1 | 69 | 69.0 | 25 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 64 | 64.0 | 45 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 2 | 64 | 32.0 | 13 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 2 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Treylon Burks | WR | 1 | 46 | 46.0 | 22 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Cross | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie Black | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charles Omenihu | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Prater | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

