Washington
Commanders
2-6
59
FINAL
56
New York
Giants
6-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 10 showdown, the Washington Commanders narrowly defeated the New York Giants with a final score of 59-56, solidifying their playoff aspirations in the 2026 season. Both teams were vying for crucial positioning as the regular season winds down, but it was Washington that emerged victorious in this high-scoring affair.
Jaxson Dart of the Giants put on a spectacular performance, throwing for 499 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to stretch the field and connect with his receivers. However, it was Jacory Croskey-Merritt of the Commanders who stole the show on the ground, racking up an impressive 186 rushing yards and proving to be a key offensive weapon throughout the game. Tyreek Hill also made waves for New York, accumulating 176 receiving yards and keeping the Giants in contention until the final whistle.
Defensively, the game was marked by crucial turnovers, with Sonny Styles of the Commanders snagging two interceptions that significantly impacted the outcome. Despite T'Vondre Sweat's two sacks for the Giants, it was Washington's defensive plays that turned the tide, particularly in the second half when Styles' interceptions set up pivotal scoring drives. The Commanders' ability to capitalize on these defensive opportunities ultimately sealed their narrow victory in a game that will be remembered for its explosive offense and dramatic finish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 40 | 23 | 57% | 499 | 5 | 4 | 101.9 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 31 | 19 | 61% | 346 | 3 | 0 | 131.9 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 0 | 1 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 | โ |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 8 | 186 | 23.3 | 109 | 3 | 98 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 6 | 56 | 9.3 | 6 | 0 | 23 | 2 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 5 | 35 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 7 | 28 | 4.0 | 9 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | โ | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 8 | 176 | 22.0 | 60 | 3 | 56 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 3 | 105 | 35.0 | 64 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 6 | 104 | 17.3 | 45 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 3 | 101 | 33.7 | 36 | 0 | 65 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 17 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 5 | 70 | 14.0 | 16 | 1 | 54 | 1 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 15 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 5 | 2 | 43 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 1 | 36 | 36.0 | โ | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 6 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 18 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | โ | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 15 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Styles | WILL | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie Black | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Harrison | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Reaves | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Percy Butler | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Prater | K | 2 | 2 | 6 | 38 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 4 | 4 | 5 | 63 |

