New York
Giants
2-2
63
FINAL
33
Washington
Commanders
0-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 5 matchup, the New York Giants triumphed over the Washington Commanders with a commanding score of 63 to 33. The victory keeps the Giants firmly in the playoff hunt as they look to solidify their standing in the competitive NFC East.
Quarterback Jaxson Dart put on a spectacular performance, throwing for 476 yards and an impressive six touchdowns. His aerial assault was complemented by Cam Skattebo, who rushed for 133 yards, and Calvin Austin, who torched the Commanders' secondary for 212 receiving yards. Together, they formed a potent offensive trio that overwhelmed Washington throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Giants made their mark with Brian Burns leading the charge, racking up four sacks that disrupted Washington's rhythm. Paulson Adebo's two interceptions were pivotal, turning the tide in favor of New York and providing crucial momentum at key moments. The turning point came in the second quarter when a timely interception by Adebo led to a quick touchdown, extending the Giants' lead and putting the game out of reach for the Commanders.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 25 | 21 | 476 | 6 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 25 | 18 | 270 | 2 | 3 | 94.1 |
| Marcus Mariota | QB | 2 | 1 | 57 | 1 | 1 | 95.8 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 24 | 133 | 5.5 | 3 | 34 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 12 | 112 | 9.3 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Austin | WR | 7 | 212 | 30.3 | 3 | 81 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 9 | 176 | 19.6 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 6 | 124 | 20.7 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 4 | 110 | 27.5 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 1 | 53 | 53.0 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Burns | REDG | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chauncey Golston | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23 |

