New York
Giants
1-2
19
FINAL
20
Washington
Commanders
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Washington Commanders narrowly defeated the New York Giants 20-19 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. The game was crucial for both teams as they sought to improve their standings in a competitive division, and the Commanders came out on top, securing a vital victory at home.
Washington's offense was led by quarterback Jordan Love, who threw for one touchdown, while Saquon Barkley contributed significantly on the ground with 68 rushing yards. For the Giants, Jalen Milroe showcased his arm strength, racking up 265 passing yards, with tight end Sam LaPorta leading the receiving corps with an impressive 94 yards. Despite the Giants’ offensive efforts, it was the Commanders who found a way to make the plays when it mattered most.
Defensively, the Commanders were bolstered by L'Jarius Sneed's seven total tackles and a key interception from Grant Delpit that shifted momentum in their favor. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Delpit's pick set up a crucial scoring drive, allowing Washington to maintain their lead and ultimately seal the victory. Both defenses had their moments, but the Commanders made just enough plays to secure the win and keep their playoff hopes alive.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 31 | 20 | 265 | 1 | 1 | 88.7 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 31 | 20 | 167 | 1 | 1 | 75.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 16 | 68 | 4.3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 11 | 45 | 4.1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 10 | 32 | 3.2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 15 | 29 | 1.9 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Reggie Gilliam | FB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Adam Prentice | FB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 6 | 94 | 15.7 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Demarcus Robinson | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 5 | 17 | 3.4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Adam Prentice | FB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renardo Green | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | SAM | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grant Delpit | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmie Ward | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrell Burgess | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion Young | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Whaun Bentley | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 49 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 2 | 2 | 32 |

