New York
Giants
11-6
31
FINAL
28
Washington
Commanders
15-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Wildcard Round matchup, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the Washington Commanders 31-28, securing their spot in the next round of the playoffs. The stakes were high as both teams fought for postseason glory, but it was the Giants who emerged victorious in this tightly contested battle.
Giants quarterback LaNorris Sellers was the star of the show, throwing for an impressive 319 yards and four touchdown passes. His precision and decision-making kept the Commanders' defense on their heels throughout the game. On the receiving end, Nyck Harbor made a significant impact, racking up 126 yards that helped propel the Giants' offensive attack.
Defensively, the Giants showed resilience, with Bobby Wagner leading the team with four total tackles and Brian Burns contributing with a critical sack. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when the Giants' defense held strong, forcing the Commanders to settle for a field goal instead of a potential game-winning touchdown. That pivotal stand allowed New York to maintain their slim lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaNorris Sellers | QB | 23 | 14 | 61% | 319 | 4 | 2 | 108.2 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 8 | 6 | 75% | 126 | 1 | 1 | 116.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 20 | 196 | 9.8 | 23 | 3 | 45 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 12 | 72 | 6.0 | 27 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 6 | 64 | 10.7 | 9 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| LaNorris Sellers | QB | 5 | 35 | 7.0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 5 | 126 | 25.2 | 16 | 2 | 43 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 5 | 89 | 17.8 | 10 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 2 | 85 | 42.5 | 41 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 3 | 77 | 25.7 | 28 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 1 | 41 | 41.0 | 1 | 0 | 41 | 1 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 17 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dez Ricks | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A'Mauri Washington | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kain Medrano | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 31 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

