New York
Giants
3-1
59
FINAL
45
Washington
Commanders
0-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring showdown, the New York Giants outlasted the Washington Commanders with a final score of 59-45 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. With both teams seeking to establish momentum in the division, this game was pivotal for their playoff aspirations.
Giants quarterback Malik Nabers showcased his prowess with a remarkable 161 receiving yards, while De'Von Achane added a solid 88 rushing yards to keep the offense balanced. Washington's Jayden Daniels had a standout performance, throwing for 458 yards and five touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to secure the win against a relentless Giants offense.
Defensively, the Giants made crucial plays that turned the tide in their favor, highlighted by Arvell Reese's two interceptions, which stifled Washington's momentum at key moments. Darius Alexander added a sack to disrupt Daniels' rhythm, while Dru Phillips led the team with four total tackles. The combination of timely turnovers and pressure on the quarterback proved decisive, allowing New York to maintain control and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 43 | 26 | 458 | 5 | 4 | 96.8 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 23 | 17 | 322 | 4 | 0 | 155.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 12 | 88 | 7.3 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 11 | 48 | 4.4 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 7 | 161 | 23.0 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 4 | 113 | 28.3 | 2 | 52 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 5 | 105 | 21.0 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 6 | 101 | 16.8 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 6 | 65 | 10.8 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 2 | 60 | 30.0 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| K'Lavon Chaisson | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Magee | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 3 | 3 | 6 | 55 |
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 49 |

