Washington
Commanders
0-1
39
FINAL
29
New York
Giants
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup, the Washington Commanders topped the New York Giants with a final score of 39-29, marking a strong start to their 2027 season. This contest was crucial for both teams as they aimed to establish early momentum in their respective campaigns.
Leading the charge for the Commanders was quarterback Jayden Daniels, who threw for an impressive 369 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to navigate the Giants' defense effectively. Wide receiver Terry McLaurin also had a standout performance, racking up 130 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the Commanders' aerial assault. Although the Giants' Jadan Baugh rushed for 128 yards, it wasn't enough to keep pace with Washington's explosive offense.
Defensively, the Commanders were pivotal in sealing their victory, highlighted by Nick Cross's two interceptions, which turned the tide in favor of Washington. Leo Chenal added pressure with a sack, disrupting New York's offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the second half when Cross picked off a pass that led to a touchdown, giving the Commanders a critical lead they would not relinquish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 22 | 14 | 64% | 369 | 4 | 1 | 127.8 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 19 | 12 | 63% | 224 | 4 | 3 | 103.8 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 0 | 1 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 | โ |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jadan Baugh | HB | 13 | 128 | 9.8 | 18 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 7 | 103 | 14.7 | 14 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 9 | 26 | 2.9 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | โ | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 4 | 130 | 32.5 | 78 | 1 | 86 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 3 | 115 | 38.3 | 34 | 2 | 58 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 4 | 108 | 27.0 | 47 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 36 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 17 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 1 | 51 | 51.0 | 12 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 18 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Cross | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A'Mauri Washington | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie Black | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Arvell Reese | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nikko Reed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Magee | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 51 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

