Washington
Commanders
2-3
31
FINAL
48
New York
Giants
4-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the New York Giants outlasted the Washington Commanders with a final score of 48-31. The victory keeps the Giants firmly in the playoff hunt and marks a significant step forward in their quest for postseason positioning.
Keelon Russel was the standout performer for New York, throwing for 335 yards and leading the offense with precision. Jamari Johnson was a favorite target, racking up 160 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the Giants' explosive attack. While Russel's legs contributed only 25 rushing yards, his command of the field allowed the Giants to maintain a balanced offensive presence throughout the game.
Defensively, the Giants made their mark with a crucial performance from Sammy Brown, who recorded two interceptions, shifting momentum in favor of New York at critical junctures. Jonathon Cooper's sack also demonstrated the Giants' ability to pressure the quarterback, impacting Washington's rhythm. The turning point came in the third quarter when Brown's second interception set up a touchdown that stretched the lead, ultimately sealing the victory for the Giants.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keelon Russel | QB | 20 | 12 | 335 | 4 | 1 | 122.9 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 26 | 15 | 302 | 4 | 4 | 98.5 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keelon Russel | QB | 6 | 25 | 4.2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 6 | 20 | 3.3 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Luke McCaffrey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamari Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamari Johnson | TE | 6 | 160 | 26.7 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 2 | 131 | 65.5 | 2 | 66 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 3 | 104 | 34.7 | 3 | 77 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 2 | 79 | 39.5 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sammy Brown | SAM | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Jax Strong | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keon Sabb | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyson Edwards | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Sneed | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Muasau | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Birr | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jackson Kleather | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 40 |

