New York
Giants
0-4
27
FINAL
35
Washington
Commanders
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 showdown, the Washington Commanders topped the New York Giants with a final score of 35-27. The victory keeps Washington's playoff hopes alive as they continue to build momentum in the 2026 season. Both teams fought hard, but the Commanders managed to hold off the Giants in a tightly contested battle.
Jaxson Dart led the Giants offensively, throwing for 238 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his skills under pressure. However, it was Kaytron Allen who stole the spotlight for Washington, rushing for 107 yards and contributing significantly to the team's ground game. With Malik Nabers leading New York's receiving corps with 72 yards, the Giants displayed a balanced attack, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Commanders made crucial plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Adoree' Jackson led the way with eight total tackles, while Dorance Armstrong contributed with a sack that disrupted New York's offensive rhythm. The turning point came when Mike Sainristil intercepted a pass late in the fourth quarter, sealing the game for Washington and allowing them to escape with a hard-fought victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 38 | 26 | 238 | 2 | 2 | 80.8 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 17 | 11 | 158 | 1 | 0 | 114.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 8 | 107 | 13.4 | 3 | 30 | 1 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 9 | 74 | 8.2 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 17 | 66 | 3.9 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 11 | 53 | 4.8 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 8 | 33 | 4.1 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Devin Singletary | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 4 | 72 | 18.0 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 9 | 68 | 7.6 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Devin Singletary | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Ben Sinnott | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Adoree' Jackson | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kain Medrano | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Omenihu | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Josephs | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shelby Harris | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K'Lavon Chaisson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jacob Phillips | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Stevens | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Matt Prater | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 42 |

