Samuel scores in Washington debut, and the Commanders stifle the Giants in a 21-6 win
— When Washington lost in the NFC title game in January, the Commanders were so overmatched against Philadelphia's tush push that officials threatened to...
National Football League
FINAL
New York Giants
6
Washington Commanders
21
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYG | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| WSH | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 21 |
Northwest Stadium · 64,544 att.
Match Report
Team Stats
NYG
WSH
17
1st Downs
25
9
Passing 1st downs
11
4
Rushing 1st downs
11
4
1st downs from penalties
3
4-16
3rd down efficiency
4-11
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
62
Total Plays
65
231
Total Yards
432
3.7
Yards per Play
6.6
9
Total Drives
10
157
Passing
212
17/37
Comp/Att
19/30
4.0
Yards per pass
6.4
0
Interceptions thrown
0
2-11
Sacks-Yards Lost
3-21
74
Rushing
220
23
Rushing Attempts
32
3.2
Yards per rush
6.9
0-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
3-4
6-35
Penalties
12-89
0
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
30:32
Possession
29:28
Top Performers
NYG
-
Jamie Gillan
NO 6 · YDS 287 · AVG 47.8
-
Russell Wilson
C/ATT 17/37 · YDS 168 · AVG 4.5
-
Graham Gano
FG 2/2 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 55
-
Malik Nabers
REC 5 · YDS 71 · AVG 14.2
WSH
-
Jayden Daniels
C/ATT 19/30 · YDS 233 · AVG 7.8
-
Tress Way
NO 5 · YDS 245 · AVG 49.0
-
Jacory Croskey-Merritt
CAR 10 · YDS 82 · AVG 8.2
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Deebo Samuel Sr.
REC 7 · YDS 77 · AVG 11.0
Injuries
Washington Commanders
- Daron Payne Out
- Jer'Zhan Newton Injured Reserve
- Javon Kinlaw Out
- John Bates Questionable
- Treylon Burks Questionable
New York Giants
- Tyrone Tracy Jr. Injured Reserve
- Theo Johnson Questionable
- Marcus Mbow Questionable
- Greg Newsome II Questionable
- Jevon Holland Questionable
Play by Play
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Touchdown 7:09 6-21
Deebo Samuel 19 Yd Rush (Matt Gay Kick)
-
Field Goal 1:43 6-14
Graham Gano 55 Yd Field Goal
-
Touchdown 6:14 3-14
Jacory Croskey-Merritt 6 Yd Rush (Matt Gay Kick)
-
Field Goal 13:57 3-7
Graham Gano 21 Yd Field Goal
-
Touchdown 7:00 0-7
Zach Ertz 7 Yd pass from Jayden Daniels (Matt Gay Kick)
-
WSH
8 plays, 64 yards, 2:39 · End of Game
-
NYG 2:39
12 plays, 62 yards, 4:30 · Downs
-
WSH 7:09
9 plays, 80 yards, 4:57 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 7:09 6-21
Deebo Samuel 19 Yd Rush (Matt Gay Kick)
-
NYG 12:06
5 plays, 37 yards, 2:04 · Punt
-
WSH 14:10
4 plays, 10 yards, 2:33 · Punt
-
NYG 1:43
12 plays, 43 yards, 5:21 · Field Goal
-
Field Goal 1:43 6-14
Graham Gano 55 Yd Field Goal
-
WSH 7:04
4 plays, 19 yards, 1:26 · Punt
-
NYG 8:30
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:48 · Punt
-
WSH 9:18
5 plays, 20 yards, 3:06 · Punt
-
NYG 12:24
4 plays, 15 yards, 2:36 · Punt
-
WSH
10 plays, 45 yards, 2:00 · End of Half
-
NYG 2:00
6 plays, 0 yards, 4:14 · Punt
-
WSH 6:14
8 plays, 58 yards, 5:26 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 6:14 3-14
Jacory Croskey-Merritt 6 Yd Rush (Matt Gay Kick)
-
NYG 11:40
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:27 · Punt
-
WSH 13:07
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:50 · Punt
-
NYG 13:57
16 plays, 76 yards, 8:03 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:57 3-7
Graham Gano 21 Yd Field Goal
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WSH 7:00
8 plays, 89 yards, 4:02 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 7:00 0-7
Zach Ertz 7 Yd pass from Jayden Daniels (Matt Gay Kick)
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NYG 11:02
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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WSH 12:31
6 plays, 16 yards, 2:29 · Punt
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