Washington
Commanders
11-0
28
FINAL
35
New York
Giants
5-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 13 matchup, the New York Giants narrowly defeated the Washington Commanders with a final score of 35-28, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season heads into the final stretch. Both teams battled fiercely, with the Giants looking to maintain momentum while the Commanders sought to stay in the hunt for a postseason spot.
New York's Jaxson Dart led the offense with 226 passing yards, efficiently directing the Giants' attack. Malik Nabers was the standout receiver, racking up 153 receiving yards and providing crucial plays throughout the game. Meanwhile, Jayden Daniels of the Commanders threw three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to keep pace, but it ultimately wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Giants made key plays when it mattered, with Darius Alexander recording a sack and Colton Hood grabbing an interception that shifted the momentum in their favor. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Hood's interception set up a critical touchdown drive, giving New York a lead they would not relinquish. The Commanders' defense struggled to contain the Giants' offensive rhythm, allowing New York to clinch the victory and push their playoff hopes forward.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 18 | 14 | 78% | 226 | 2 | 0 | 155.7 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 11 | 8 | 73% | 210 | 3 | 1 | 116.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maurice Jones-Drew | HB | 17 | 123 | 7.2 | 31 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 12 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 8 | 33 | 4.1 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| LenDale White | HB | 5 | 26 | 5.2 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Nick Marsh | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 7 | 153 | 21.9 | 88 | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 3 | 87 | 29.0 | 51 | 2 | 66 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 2 | 64 | 32.0 | 17 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| LenDale White | HB | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 33 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 8 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Miles Austin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Rhodes Jr. | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rod Moore | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Darius Alexander | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Hampton | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan van den Berg | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Washington | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demani Richardson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Stone | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Brooks | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

