Giants at Commanders
Washington Commanders 20, New York Giants 0 · New Era Draft
Final Score
Giants 0 0 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Commanders 20 1 TD · 2 FG · 2 XPJayden Daniels 167 yds passingJacory Croskey-Merritt 70 yds rushingStefon Diggs 132 yds receivingJevon Holland 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 71 · 217Passing yards 57 · 141Rushing yards 14 · 76Completions 2/8 · 8/15Yards per carry 2.0 · 4.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 6d ago
In a dominant performance, the Washington Commanders topped the New York Giants 20-0 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. This victory was crucial for Washington as they look to establish themselves as a playoff contender, while the Giants continue to struggle to find their footing in the league.
Quarterback Jayden Daniels led the charge for the Commanders, throwing for 167 yards and a touchdown, while also managing the game effectively. Jacory Croskey-Merritt added a solid ground game with 70 rushing yards, and Stefon Diggs was a standout in the receiving corps, racking up an impressive 132 yards to keep the Giants' defense on their heels.
Defensively, the Commanders were stifling, holding the Giants scoreless throughout the contest. The turning point came in the second quarter when Washington's defense forced a critical turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and dictate the pace of the game. Although the Giants' Brian Burns registered two sacks and Tyler Nubin recorded an interception, it wasn't enough to shift the momentum in their favor.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Commanders | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 20 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | ||||||
| J.J. McCarthyQB | 2/8 | 25% | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 |
| Commanders | ||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 8/15 | 53% | 167 | 1 | 3 | 75.5 |
| Other | ||||||
| Jaxson DartQB | 6/12 | 50% | 61 | 0 | 3 | 25.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | |||||||
| Cam SkatteboHB | 5 | 9 | 1.8 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy JrHB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Malik NabersWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||||
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 14 | 70 | 5.0 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jayden DanielsQB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rachaad WhiteHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | |||||||
| Malik NabersWR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy JrHB | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 21 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Cam SkatteboHB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Isaiah LikelyTE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||||||
| Stefon DiggsWR | 4 | 132 | 33.0 | 60 | 0 | 58 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurinWR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | — | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaylin LaneWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ben SinnottTE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | |||||
| Jevon HollandFS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian BurnsREDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler NubinSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome IICB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chauncey GolstonDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. ReaderDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru PhillipsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell ReeseWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFaddenMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte BanksCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson AdeboCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine EdmundsMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Commanders | |||||
| Buddy LoveCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie LuvuWILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick CrossSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey AmosCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo ChenalMIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler OwensSS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe OwehLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny StylesMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan MartinFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kain MedranoWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan MageeWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan NewtonDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daron PayneDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | |||
| Dominic ZvadaK | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Commanders | |||
| Drew StevensK | 2/2 | 2 | 56 |