New York
Giants
1-3
24
FINAL
37
Washington
Commanders
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an exciting Week 5 matchup, the Washington Commanders topped the New York Giants with a final score of 37-24, solidifying their position in the playoff race. Both teams entered the game looking to gain momentum, but the Commanders proved too strong on their home turf.
Washington's offense was led by quarterback Jayden Daniels, who threw for 281 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his elite passing ability. Tyreek Hill was a standout target, racking up 135 receiving yards and consistently finding space in the Giants' secondary. On the ground, the Giants' Tyrone Tracy Jr. managed 70 rushing yards, but it was the Commanders' aerial attack that stole the spotlight.
Defensively, the Commanders were relentless, with Sonny Styles recording six tackles and two crucial interceptions that changed the game's tempo. Daron Payne contributed significantly with two sacks, putting pressure on the Giants' offense and stifling their attempts to mount a comeback. The turning point came in the second quarter when Styles' second interception set up a quick touchdown, giving Washington a lead they would not relinquish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 27 | 14 | 52% | 281 | 4 | 4 | 88.6 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 29 | 13 | 45% | 162 | 2 | 3 | 46.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 13 | 70 | 5.4 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 7 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 5 | 13 | 2.6 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 9 | 8 | 0.9 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 37 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 5 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 11 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 18 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 13 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jeremy Reaves | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Percy Butler | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 56 |
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 57 |

