New York
Giants
3-0
3
FINAL
56
Washington
Commanders
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the Washington Commanders triumphed over the New York Giants with a final score of 56 to 3 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. With this victory, the Commanders solidify their position as a force to be reckoned with in the league, showcasing both offensive firepower and defensive prowess.
Doug Williams led the charge for Washington, throwing for an impressive 289 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating pinpoint accuracy and poise in the pocket. Art Monk was a standout performer, not only rushing for 101 yards but also racking up 175 receiving yards, making him a dual-threat nightmare for the Giants’ defense throughout the game.
Defensively, the Commanders were relentless, with Jaycee Horn contributing three total tackles and snagging an interception, while Rashan Gary added a sack to the mix. The game turned decisively in favor of Washington early on, as their ability to pressure the quarterback and create turnovers stifled any chance of a Giants comeback, effectively sealing the outcome before halftime.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Williams | QB | 23 | 19 | 289 | 4 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Phil Simms | QB | 27 | 10 | 133 | 0 | 2 | 22.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Monk | WR | 3 | 101 | 33.7 | 2 | 69 | 0 |
| Doug Williams | QB | 7 | 81 | 11.6 | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Tiki Barber | HB | 14 | 50 | 3.6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Israel Abanikanda | HB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Jakob Johnson | FB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Phil Simms | QB | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Monk | WR | 9 | 175 | 19.4 | 2 | 64 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 7 | 86 | 12.3 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Victor Cruz | WR | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jakob Johnson | FB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tiki Barber | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian Strong | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ken Houston | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Taylor | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Harper | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derion Kendrick | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 37 |

