New York
Giants
1-3
10
FINAL
35
Washington
Commanders
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant performance, the Washington Commanders topped the New York Giants 35-10 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. This victory solidifies Washington's position in the league, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive strength against a struggling Giants squad.
Quarterback Jayden Daniels was the star of the night, throwing for 257 yards and three touchdowns while also contributing 37 rushing yards. His ability to command the offense helped the Commanders build an early lead that the Giants could never overcome. Despite a standout performance from Malik Nabers, who racked up 166 receiving yards for New York, the Giants' offense struggled to find the end zone.
On the defensive side, Leo Chenal was a force, leading the team with five total tackles and three sacks, disrupting the Giants' rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when Trey Amos intercepted a pass, setting up another touchdown for Washington that stretched their lead to three scores. The Commanders' defense consistently pressured the Giants, ensuring they could never mount a serious comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 17 | 13 | 76% | 257 | 3 | 0 | 157.4 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 22 | 14 | 64% | 208 | 1 | 2 | 71.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 6 | 29 | 4.8 | 17 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charlie Jones | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 10 | 166 | 16.6 | 52 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Dyami Brown | WR | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 29 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 1 | 50 | 50.0 | 17 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 46 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 23 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 18 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 11 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Amos | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Harrison | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Percy Butler | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Prater | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 50 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

