New York
Giants
6-1
34
FINAL
47
Washington
Commanders
6-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring affair, the Washington Commanders topped the New York Giants 47-34 in Week 9 of the 2027 season. The victory keeps Washington firmly in the playoff hunt while the Giants struggle to stay relevant in the competitive NFC East.
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was sensational, throwing for five touchdowns and leading the offense with precision. Anthony Richardson Sr. of the Giants also had a strong showing, racking up 299 passing yards and connecting with standout receiver Puka Nacua for a remarkable 168 yards. Despite the loss, the Giants' offense proved capable of moving the ball against a tough opponent.
Defensively, the Commanders made key stops when it mattered most, with Brandon Cisse contributing four total tackles and an interception that helped shift momentum. The turning point came in the second quarter when Daniels connected with his receivers for three touchdowns, pulling ahead and setting the tone for the remainder of the game. With strong defensive plays and timely offense, the Commanders secured a vital win that could shape their season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 31 | 18 | 58% | 299 | 4 | 3 | 90.6 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 28 | 18 | 64% | 296 | 5 | 1 | 124.4 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Andrews | HB | 14 | 54 | 3.9 | 17 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 6 | 36 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 4 | 11 | 2.8 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ben Whittaker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | 6 | 168 | 28.0 | 45 | 4 | 59 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 5 | 111 | 22.2 | 43 | 3 | 50 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 5 | 100 | 20.0 | 75 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 7 | 87 | 12.4 | 56 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 6 | 81 | 13.5 | 70 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Jaren Kanak | TE | 3 | 69 | 23.0 | 33 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 25 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 2 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Gregory Andrews | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juan Guerrero | DT | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Hagler | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Richards | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Abraham | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Murphy | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Arvell Reese | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Slye | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 20 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

