Washington
Commanders
10-1
34
FINAL
40
New York
Giants
9-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Conference Championship showdown, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the Washington Commanders 40-34, securing their spot in the Super Bowl for the 2027 season. Both teams fought fiercely, but it was the Giants who ultimately emerged victorious in this high-stakes battle.
Jaxson Dart was nothing short of spectacular for New York, throwing for an impressive 457 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to deliver under pressure. Malik Nabers also made his mark, racking up 112 receiving yards, while Joey Goodson contributed with a solid 60 rushing yards, helping the Giants maintain their offensive momentum throughout the game.
Defensively, the Giants delivered when it mattered, with Colton Hood recording a key sack that disrupted Washington's rhythm at a critical moment. Although the Commanders' Trey Amos intercepted two passes, it wasn’t enough to turn the tide. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Dart connected with Nabers for a touchdown, sealing the victory for New York and sending them to the championship stage.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 50 | 34 | 68% | 457 | 5 | 4 | 96.8 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 17 | 14 | 82% | 292 | 3 | 1 | 133.8 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Goodson | HB | 8 | 60 | 7.5 | 11 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Curt Adcock | HB | 7 | 17 | 2.4 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 6 | 14 | 2.3 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Glenn DiNapoli | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 7 | 112 | 16.0 | 20 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 4 | 100 | 25.0 | 51 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 7 | 91 | 13.0 | 31 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 6 | 85 | 14.2 | 38 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 5 | 84 | 16.8 | 25 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Joey Goodson | HB | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 68 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 2 | 62 | 31.0 | 35 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 37 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 30 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 19 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Chad Barton | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 8 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Amos | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Percy Butler | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick McMorris | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Reggie Ewing | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

