Giants at Commanders
Washington Commanders 33, New York Giants 17 · LongHallML
Final Score
Giants 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Commanders 33 4 TD · 2 FG · 3 XPJaxson Dart 236 yds passingJacory Croskey-Merritt 113 yds rushingStefon Diggs 83 yds receivingQuan Martin 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 286 · 307Passing yards 223 · 156Rushing yards 63 · 151Completions 19/38 · 13/15Yards per carry 5.3 · 6.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 5d ago
The Washington Commanders secured a decisive 33-17 victory over the New York Giants in Week 5 of the 2026 season. This win not only boosts Washington's confidence but also puts them in a strong position as they aim for a playoff spot in the competitive NFC East.
Leading the charge for the Commanders was quarterback Jayden Daniels, who threw for three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to find the end zone under pressure. On the ground, Jacory Croskey-Merritt dominated with 113 rushing yards, effectively moving the chains and keeping the Giants' defense on their heels. Stefon Diggs contributed significantly with 83 receiving yards, providing a reliable target and making crucial catches when it mattered most.
Defensively, the Commanders were formidable, with Quan Martin's two interceptions proving pivotal in swinging momentum their way. Frankie Luvu's four tackles helped stifle any potential ground game from the Giants, while Brian Burns of New York managed to register two sacks, yet it wasn't enough to disrupt the Commanders' rhythm. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Daniels connected for a touchdown pass that extended Washington's lead, setting the tone for the remainder of the matchup.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 2 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
| Commanders | 4 | 2 | 3 | 33 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | ||||||
| Jaxson DartQB | 19/38 | 50% | 236 | 2 | 4 | 47.5 |
| Commanders | ||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 11/15 | 73% | 184 | 3 | 0 | 153.8 |
| Stefon DiggsWR | 2/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | |||||||
| Cam SkatteboHB | 9 | 60 | 6.7 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaxson DartQB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Malik NabersWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy JrHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||||
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 14 | 113 | 8.1 | 8 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Jayden DanielsQB | 8 | 38 | 4.8 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | |||||||
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 5 | 71 | 14.2 | 33 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Theo JohnsonTE | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 5 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Isaiah LikelyTE | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 19 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Malik NabersWR | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 30 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Cam SkatteboHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy JrHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||||
| Stefon DiggsWR | 4 | 83 | 20.8 | 67 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 4 | 73 | 18.3 | 16 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 9 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | |||||
| Brian BurnsREDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul CarterLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon HollandFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine EdmundsMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell ReeseWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Ar'Darius WashingtonFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler NubinSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFaddenMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson AdeboCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chauncey GolstonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru PhillipsCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Commanders | |||||
| Quan MartinFS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Frankie LuvuWILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick CrossSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Sonny StylesMIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Daron PayneDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasul DouglasCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amik RobertsonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tyler OwensSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike SainristilCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan NewtonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles OmenihuDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance ArmstrongLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kain MedranoWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey AmosCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | |||
| Dominic ZvadaK | 1/2 | 2 | 48 |
| Commanders | |||
| Bryce BaringerP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew StevensK | 2/2 | 3 | 57 |