Washington
Commanders
1-5
38
FINAL
31
New York
Giants
5-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 10 matchup, the Washington Commanders narrowly defeated the New York Giants 38-31, keeping their playoff hopes alive in the 2026 season. With both teams vying for a crucial win, the game delivered a nail-biting finish that showcased the talent on both rosters.
Washington's offense was led by quarterback Jayden Daniels, who threw for 263 yards and two touchdowns, effectively orchestrating the Commanders' attack. Meanwhile, the Giants' Jaydon Blue put on a rushing clinic, amassing 148 yards on the ground, and Malik Nabers was a standout in the passing game with 129 receiving yards. Their efforts kept the Giants competitive throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Commanders made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Sonny Styles recorded four total tackles, contributing to a solid defensive effort, while Odafe Oweh added a crucial sack that disrupted New York's rhythm. The turning point came when Amik Robertson intercepted a pass late in the game, sealing the victory for Washington and ensuring their playoff aspirations remain intact.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 20 | 14 | 70% | 263 | 2 | 1 | 124.9 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 29 | 15 | 52% | 238 | 1 | 3 | 51.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 17 | 148 | 8.7 | 15 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 10 | 91 | 9.1 | 10 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | β | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | β | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | β | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Bates | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 6 | 129 | 21.5 | 29 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 6 | 125 | 20.8 | 32 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 16 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| John Bates | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 17 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 49 |
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 23 |

