Commanders at Giants
New York Giants 41, Washington Commanders 24 · Next Gen Dynasty
Final Score
Commanders 24 1 TD · 1 FG · 3 XP
Giants 41 5 TD · 2 FG · 5 XPJaxson Dart 326 yds passingJosh Jacobs 129 yds rushingTerry McLaurin 116 yds receivingAbdul Carter 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 323 · 473Passing yards 167 · 326Rushing yards 156 · 147Completions 0/0 · 14/18Yards per carry 14.3 · 8.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 16d ago
The New York Giants triumphed over the Washington Commanders with a decisive 41-24 victory in the Divisional Round of the 2026 season, securing their spot in the next round of the playoffs. This game showcased the Giants’ explosive offense and marked a critical moment in their postseason run.
Jaxson Dart led the charge for New York, throwing for an impressive 326 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to stretch the field and connect with receivers effectively. Meanwhile, Josh Jacobs had a strong showing for Washington, rushing for 129 yards, while Terry McLaurin shined in the passing game with 116 receiving yards, but their efforts ultimately fell short.
Defensively, the Giants made a significant impact, with Abdul Carter recording three sacks that disrupted the Commanders' momentum and made it difficult for them to establish a rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when a critical sack by Carter led to a turnover, allowing New York to capitalize with a quick touchdown that shifted the game's momentum in their favor.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 24 |
| Giants | 5 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 41 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | ||||||
| Jaxson DartQB | 14/18 | 78% | 326 | 3 | 1 | 135.1 |
| Other | ||||||
| Jordan LoveQB | 13/21 | 62% | 202 | 2 | 2 | 85.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||||
| Josh JacobsHB | 9 | 129 | 14.3 | 21 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben SinnottTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Giants | |||||||
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 15 | 113 | 7.5 | 13 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Cam SkatteboHB | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 8 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Patrick RicardFB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Jordan LoveQB | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Calvin AustinWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||||
| Terry McLaurinWR | 5 | 116 | 23.2 | 8 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 4 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Ben SinnottTE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Josh JacobsHB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Giants | |||||||
| Theo JohnsonTE | 3 | 109 | 36.3 | 19 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Malachi FieldsWR | 1 | 75 | 75.0 | 41 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 6 | 73 | 12.2 | 50 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Malik NabersWR | 1 | 42 | 42.0 | — | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Cam SkatteboHB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Patrick RicardFB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Isaiah LikelyTE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Stefon DiggsWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||
| Nick CrossSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik RobertsonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron PayneDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo ChenalMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan NewtonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny StylesMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Giants | |||||
| Abdul CarterLEDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery SimmonsDT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fred WarnerMIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon HollandFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome IICB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tremaine EdmundsMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru PhillipsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell ReeseWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler NubinSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson AdeboCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Kenny Moore IICB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Percy ButlerFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan MartinFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler OwensSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte BanksCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles OmenihuDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||
| Drew StevensK | 1/2 | 3 | 23 |
| Giants | |||
| Dominic ZvadaK | 2/2 | 5 | 41 |
| Other | |||
| Tress WayP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |