New York
Giants
4-0
41
FINAL
17
Washington
Commanders
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the New York Giants defeated the Washington Commanders 41-17 in Week 5 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The Giants showcased their offensive prowess, while the Commanders struggled to keep pace, leading to a decisive victory for New York.
Jaxson Dart led the Giants through the air with 267 passing yards, while Cam Skattebo's impressive 113 rushing yards provided a strong ground game. Malik Nabers was a standout in the receiving corps, racking up 108 yards that kept the chains moving for New York. Jayden Daniels managed to throw two touchdowns for the Commanders, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Giants' offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Giants were relentless, with Arvell Reese leading the way with 11 total tackles. Brian Burns contributed a critical sack, putting pressure on the Commanders' quarterback, while Jevon Holland’s interception shifted momentum firmly in New York's favor. The game turned decisively in the second quarter when a key turnover led to a quick Giants touchdown, setting the tone for the rest of the matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 32 | 23 | 267 | 2 | 0 | 117.5 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 37 | 19 | 139 | 2 | 1 | 67.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 26 | 113 | 4.3 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 11 | 62 | 5.6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 4 | 108 | 27.0 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 6 | 64 | 10.7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 6 | 61 | 10.2 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 6 | 41 | 6.8 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| John Bates | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ben Sinnott | TE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 11 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K'Lavon Chaisson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shelby Harris | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chauncey Golston | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 31 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 47 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

