New York
Giants
10-5
24
FINAL
21
Washington
Commanders
6-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 matchup, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the Washington Commanders 24-21, securing their playoff aspirations in a tightly contested battle. With both teams fighting for positioning, this game proved crucial as the regular season nears its conclusion.
Jaxson Dart led the Giants' offense with an impressive 272 passing yards, showcasing his ability to move the ball downfield effectively. Tyreek Hill was the standout receiver, racking up 157 yards and providing key plays that kept the chains moving. Meanwhile, Demond Claiborne contributed on the ground with 46 rushing yards, helping to balance the Giants' offensive attack.
Defensively, the Giants made critical stops, with Arvell Reese making his presence felt by recording seven total tackles and snagging an interception, a pivotal moment that shifted momentum in the Giants' favor. The game’s turning point came in the fourth quarter when Reese's interception set up a touchdown drive, allowing the Giants to take the lead and ultimately secure the victory. With this win, New York solidifies its playoff hopes while the Commanders face a tougher road ahead.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 25 | 17 | 68% | 272 | 1 | 0 | 117.4 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 34 | 21 | 62% | 142 | 2 | 2 | 66.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 18 | 46 | 2.6 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 14 | 46 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 15 | 39 | 2.6 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 7 | 39 | 5.6 | 18 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 16 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 8 | 157 | 19.6 | 72 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 9 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 8 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 5 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 6 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 6 | 27 | 4.5 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 20 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 7 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacobe Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir Elam | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie Black | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahkeem Stewart | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colin Simmons | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Percy Butler | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chaz Coleman | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Josephs | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kiko Mauigoa | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshaun Benny | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adon Shuler | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| William Echoles | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac Smith | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 38 |
| Ryan Stonehouse | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

