New York
Giants
7-3
24
FINAL
30
Washington
Commanders
3-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the Washington Commanders held off the New York Giants with a final score of 30-24, clinching a crucial victory as the season nears its end. The win solidifies Washington's playoff aspirations, while the Giants face uncertainty heading into the postseason.
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was sensational, throwing for 329 yards and leading the offense effectively. New York's Jaxson Dart countered with three touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to find the end zone, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win. Meanwhile, T.J. Moore emerged as a standout for the Giants, racking up 158 receiving yards, a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing day for New York.
Defensively, Milton Williams was a force for Washington, recording four total tackles and two sacks that disrupted New York’s rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Jelani McDonald intercepted a pass, stifling a Giants drive that could have tied the game. Washington's defense stepped up when it mattered most, sealing the victory and keeping their playoff hopes alive.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 21 | 14 | 67% | 329 | 1 | 2 | 86.0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 22 | 12 | 55% | 240 | 3 | 2 | 94.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 6 | 14 | 2.3 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 12 | 12 | 1.0 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Moore | WR | 4 | 158 | 39.5 | 69 | 3 | 60 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 5 | 131 | 26.2 | 33 | 0 | 55 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 4 | 100 | 25.0 | 33 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 2 | 69 | 34.5 | 34 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 31 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Williams | DT | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jelani McDonald | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Adon Shuler | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Scott | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamari Sharpe | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Sewell | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quan Martin | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Magee | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Muasau | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brice Pollock | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 36 |
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 52 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 |

