Washington
Commanders
4-4
45
FINAL
43
New York
Giants
2-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling matchup that kept fans on the edge of their seats, the Washington Commanders narrowly defeated the New York Giants 45-43 in Week 10 of the 2026 season. This high-scoring affair was crucial for both teams as they jockey for playoff positioning in a competitive NFC East.
Jaxson Dart of the Giants showcased his talent, throwing for 300 yards and three touchdowns, but it was Jeff Caldwell of the Commanders who stole the show with a remarkable 128 receiving yards, providing his quarterback with a reliable target throughout the game. Both offenses were firing on all cylinders, but it was Washington's ability to capitalize on key opportunities that ultimately made the difference.
Defensively, the Commanders made their mark with Kelee Ringo leading the way with six total tackles and Odafe Oweh dominating with three sacks, putting relentless pressure on Dart. The game’s turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Washington’s defense forced a critical turnover, allowing the Commanders to maintain their lead and secure the win despite a valiant effort from the Giants.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 35 | 22 | 63% | 300 | 3 | 2 | 94.9 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 29 | 15 | 52% | 246 | 2 | 5 | 63.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 7 | 47 | 6.7 | 12 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 4 | 9 | 2.3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 9 | 128 | 14.2 | 31 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 8 | 110 | 13.8 | 15 | 2 | 46 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 4 | 80 | 20.0 | 35 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 6 | 78 | 13.0 | 10 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 26 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 11 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 7 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Chris Manhertz | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Daniel Scott | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sonny Styles | SAM | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Uar Bernard | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kain Medrano | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tim Settle Jr | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Zvada | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tress Way | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

