Washington
Commanders
5-3
37
FINAL
20
New York
Giants
4-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive matchup, the Washington Commanders topped the New York Giants 37-20, solidifying their position in the playoff race as the season approaches its final stretch. The victory marked a significant statement for Washington, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive resilience.
Offensively, the Commanders were led by quarterback Jayden Daniels, who threw for three touchdowns, and running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt, who racked up an impressive 148 rushing yards. Wide receiver Terry McLaurin was a standout target, accumulating 164 receiving yards, consistently making big plays that kept the Giants' defense on its heels. New York's Jaxson Dart also had a noteworthy performance, passing for 406 yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with Washington’s scoring.
Defensively, the Commanders made key plays to swing momentum in their favor, highlighted by Jeremy Reaves' interception that halted a potential Giants scoring drive. Amik Robertson led the defense with six total tackles, helping to stifle New York's offensive rhythm. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Washington's defense forced a critical turnover, allowing their offense to extend the lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 37 | 22 | 406 | 2 | 2 | 92.8 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 17 | 13 | 267 | 3 | 0 | 157.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 10 | 148 | 14.8 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 4 | -1 | -0.3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 4 | 164 | 41.0 | 2 | 75 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 7 | 159 | 22.7 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 7 | 109 | 15.6 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 2 | 90 | 45.0 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amik Robertson | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Reaves | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dru Phillips | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arvell Reese | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad Muma | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Percy Butler | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Prater | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 41 |

