New York Giants vs Washington Commanders, Week 2 2024
New York Giants
Away
18
Washington Commanders
HomeWon
21
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 18 |
| Commanders | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 21 |
NYG 18WAS 21 Final
Passing leader
13.4PPR pts
23/29, 226 YDS
Top fantasy scorer
28.7PPR pts
10 REC, 127 YDS, 1 TD
Giants leader
18.3PPR pts
16/28, 178 YDS, 2 TD
Defensive playmaker
Jason Pinnock
2 SACK, 9 TKL
Commanders 21, Giants 18: Washington rallies from 3 down at halftime
Washington erased a 12–9 halftime deficit, outscoring New York 12–6 after the break to win 21–18. The Commanders finished with a 425–304 edge in total offense and averaged 6.2 yards per play.
The Giants went 4-for-8 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Commanders kept the ball for 37:32 and finished without a giveaway.
The two teams meet again in Week 5 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.
Key advantages
- +0.2 yards/play WAS 6.2 · NYG 6.0
- +1 turnover margin WAS 0 turnovers
- +121 total yards WAS 425 · NYG 304
Game Highlights
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Why the Commanders Won
Washington won the efficiency, turnover, and time of possession battles.
| Giants | Stat | Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| 6.0 | Yards per play | 6.2 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 304 | Total yards | 425 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 51 | Plays | 69 |
| 50% | Third-down conversion | 50% |
| 22:28 | Time of possession | 37:32 |
Scoring Summary
The Commanders scored seven field goals; the Giants scored three touchdowns.
| Time | Team | Play | NYG | WAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 5:24 | WAS | Austin Seibert 27-yard FG Takes lead | 0 | 3 |
| 1:06 | NYG | Devin Singletary 7-yard TD run Takes leadXP missed | 6 | 3 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 10:37 | WAS | Austin Seibert 45-yard FG Ties game | 6 | 6 |
| 1:50 | WAS | Austin Seibert 26-yard FG Takes lead | 6 | 9 |
| 0:08 | NYG | Daniel Jones → Malik Nabers, 4-yard TD Takes lead2-pt try failed | 12 | 9 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 7:58 | WAS | Austin Seibert 27-yard FG Ties game | 12 | 12 |
| 2:47 | WAS | Austin Seibert 29-yard FG Takes lead | 12 | 15 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 11:32 | NYG | Daniel Jones → Wan'Dale Robinson, 7-yard TD Takes lead2-pt try failed | 18 | 15 |
| 7:12 | WAS | Austin Seibert 33-yard FG Ties game | 18 | 18 |
| 0:00 | WAS | Austin Seibert 30-yard FG Game winner | 18 | 21 |
Fantasy Points: Giants vs Commanders, Week 2 2024
Fantasy leaders
- Malik Nabers28.7 PTSWR3
- Daniel Jones18.3 PTSQB6
- Brian Robinson14.6 PTSRB21
- Devin Singletary14.5 PTSRB22
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | 13.4 | QB18 | 23/29 | 226 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 44 | 0 | 99.1 | Start/Sit → |
| Daniel Jones | 18.3 | QB6 | 16/28 | 178 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 32 | 0 | 100.0 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | 28.7 | WR3 | WR | — | — | — | 18 | 10 | 127 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Brian Robinson | 14.6 | RB21 | RB | 17 | 133 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | |
| Devin Singletary | 14.5 | RB22 | RB | 16 | 95 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Austin Ekeler | 11.5 | RB25 | RB | 8 | 38 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 47 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Zach Ertz | 10.2 | TE8 | TE | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 62 | 0 | |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | 9.8 | WR34 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 18 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Noah Brown | 8.6 | WR38 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 56 | 0 | |
| Terry McLaurin | 8.2 | WR42 | WR | — | — | — | 8 | 6 | 22 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Darius Slayton | 6.3 | WR55 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 33 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Olamide Zaccheaus | 4.4 | WR68 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 14 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Dyami Brown | 3.7 | WR77 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 17 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| John Bates | 1.5 | TE51 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Tyrone Tracy | 0.2 | RB79 | RB | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Fantasy Usage
New York Giants
Snap Share
Target Share27 targets
- Malik Nabers67%, 18 targets
- Darius Slayton15%, 4 targets
- Wan'Dale Robinson15%, 4 targets
- Devin Singletary4%, 1 targets
Carry Share22 carries
- , 16 carries
- , 5 carries
- , 1 carries
Washington Commanders
Snap Share
Target Share29 targets
- Terry McLaurin28%, 8 targets
- Zach Ertz14%, 4 targets
- Dyami Brown14%, 4 targets
- Noah Brown10%, 3 targets
- Austin Ekeler10%, 3 targets
- Other24%, 7 targets
Carry Share35 carries
- , 17 carries
- , 10 carries
- , 8 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry McLaurin | 66 | 92% | 8 | 28% | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | 50 | 89% | 18 | 67% | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | 49 | 88% | 4 | 15% | 0 |
| Devin Singletary | 44 | 79% | 1 | 4% | 16 |
| Theo Johnson | 44 | 79% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Dyami Brown | 50 | 69% | 4 | 14% | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | 47 | 65% | 4 | 14% | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | 35 | 63% | 4 | 15% | 0 |
| Brian Robinson | 43 | 60% | 3 | 10% | 17 |
| Luke McCaffrey | 40 | 56% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Chris Manhertz | 26 | 46% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Austin Ekeler | 31 | 43% | 3 | 10% | 8 |
| John Bates | 25 | 35% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Olamide Zaccheaus | 24 | 33% | 3 | 10% | 0 |
| Noah Brown | 20 | 28% | 3 | 10% | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | 12 | 21% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy | 12 | 21% | 0 | 0% | 1 |
| Ben Sinnott | 13 | 18% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Daniel Bellinger | 4 | 7% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Bryce Ford-Wheaton | 1 | 2% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Jeremy McNichols | 1 | 1% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+3.5Noah Brown8.6 PTS vs 5.1 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−6.0Jayden Daniels13.4 PTS vs 19.4 xFP
- Highest expected volume30.8 xFPMalik Nabers28.7 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik NabersNYG · WR | 28.7 | 30.8 | −2.1 | 89% | 67% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 18 | 67% |
| Jayden DanielsWAS · QB | 13.4 | 19.4 | −6.0 | 99% | 29 att | — | 29 | 10 | 29% | 0 | 0% |
| Brian Robinson Jr.WAS · RB | 14.6 | 16.2 | −1.6 | 60% | 49% car | — | 0 | 17 | 49% | 3 | 10% |
| Daniel JonesNYG · QB | 18.3 | 15.7 | +2.6 | 100% | 28 att | — | 28 | 5 | 23% | 0 | 0% |
| Terry McLaurinWAS · WR | 8.2 | 13.7 | −5.5 | 92% | 28% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 8 | 28% |
| Devin SingletaryNYG · RB | 14.5 | 12.1 | +2.4 | 79% | 73% car | — | 0 | 16 | 73% | 1 | 4% |
| Austin EkelerWAS · RB | 11.5 | 10.4 | +1.1 | 43% | 23% car | — | 0 | 8 | 23% | 3 | 10% |
| Darius SlaytonNYG · WR | 6.3 | 6.9 | −0.6 | 88% | 15% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 15% |
| Dyami BrownWAS · WR | 3.7 | 6.9 | −3.2 | 69% | 14% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 14% |
| Wan'Dale RobinsonNYG · WR | 9.8 | 6.9 | +2.9 | 63% | 15% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 15% |
| Zach ErtzWAS · TE | 10.2 | 6.9 | +3.3 | 65% | 14% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 14% |
| Noah BrownWAS · WR | 8.6 | 5.1 | +3.5 | 28% | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 10% |
| Olamide ZaccheausWAS · WR | 4.4 | 5.1 | −0.7 | 33% | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 10% |
| John BatesWAS · TE | 1.5 | 1.7 | −0.2 | 35% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr.NYG · RB | 0.2 | 0.7 | −0.5 | 21% | 5% car | — | 0 | 1 | 5% | 0 | 0% |
Team totals: Giants 27 targets and 22 carries; Commanders 29 targets and 35 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2024 season: 1.71 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Daniel Jones
16 of 28 passing for 178 yards, 2 touchdowns; 5 carries for 32 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.7 expected.
Start/Sit: Daniel Jones →Jayden Daniels Unlucky
23 of 29 passing for 226 yards; 10 carries for 44 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 19.4 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Start/Sit: Jayden Daniels →Malik Nabers Volume, no payoff
18 targets (67% of the team's), 10 catches for 127 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 30.8 expected.
Trend: Season high in targets (18).
Devin Singletary Strong role
1 target (4% of the team's), 1 catch for 0 yards; 16 carries (73% of the team's) for 95 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 12.1 expected.
Trend: Season high in carries (16).
Brian Robinson Jr.
3 targets (10% of the team's), 1 catch for 3 yards; 17 carries (49% of the team's) for 133 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.2 expected.
Trend: Season high in carries (17).
Terry McLaurin Unlucky
8 targets (28% of the team's), 6 catches for 22 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 13.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Trend: Season high in targets (8).
Darius Slayton
4 targets (15% of the team's), 3 catches for 33 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 6.9 expected.
Start/Sit: Darius Slayton →Stock Up, Stock Down
New York Giants
- Stock up: Darius Slayton played 88% of the snaps, up from a 72% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2024 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Giants D | Commanders D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 17.3 | 15.8 |
| RBs | 24.1 | 22.0 |
| WRs | 32.9 | 30.9 |
| TEs | 9.3 | 10.8 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Washington opened at 50% win probability and passed 98% in overtime on the way to the win.
Commanders win probability
Key Swings
- −20Singletary 7-yd TD run60% → 40%Q1 1:06
- −25Jones → Nabers, 4-yd TD62% → 38%Q2 0:08
- −39Jones → Robinson, 7-yd TD69% → 31%Q4 11:32
- +24Seibert 33-yd FG26% → 50%Q4 7:12
- +50Seibert 30-yd FG50% → >99%Q4 0:00
Swing in Commanders win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| New York Giants | Measure | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Plays | 69 |
| 57% | Pass rate | 49% |
| 6.0 | Yds / dropback | 6.2 |
| 5.9 | Yds / carry | 6.1 |
| 4/8 | Third downs | 7/14 |
Efficiency edge Washington ran 18 more plays than New York.
- Top targets
- NYG Nabers 67% · Slayton 15% · Robinson 15%
- WAS McLaurin 28% · Brown 14% · Ertz 14%
Possession Results
| Result | NYG | WAS |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 3 | 0 |
| Field goals | 0 | 7 |
| Punts | 2 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Turnovers on downs | 1 | 0 |
WAS turnover edge: +1
- The Commanders opened the scoring on their first possession, a 16-play, 64-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
- The Commanders drained the clock with three second-half drives of four to five minutes.
All 15 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAS | Q1 15:00 | 16 | 64 | 9:36 | Field goal |
| NYG | Q1 5:24 | 7 | 53 | 4:18 | Touchdown |
| WAS | Q1 1:06 | 10 | 43 | 5:29 | Field goal |
| NYG | Q2 10:37 | 5 | 31 | 2:21 | Punt |
| WAS | Q2 8:16 | 14 | 74 | 6:26 | Field goal |
| NYG | Q2 1:50 | 10 | 69 | 1:42 | Touchdown |
| WAS | Q2 0:08 | 1 | -1 | 0:08 | End of half |
| NYG | Q3 15:00 | 4 | 39 | 2:11 | Fumble |
| WAS | Q3 12:49 | 9 | 56 | 4:51 | Field goal |
| NYG | Q3 7:58 | 3 | 0 | 0:33 | Punt |
| WAS | Q3 7:25 | 9 | 59 | 4:38 | Field goal |
| NYG | Q3 2:47 | 13 | 70 | 6:15 | Touchdown |
| WAS | Q4 11:32 | 9 | 45 | 4:20 | Field goal |
| NYG | Q4 7:12 | 9 | 46 | 5:08 | Downs |
| WAS | Q4 2:04 | 8 | 65 | 2:04 | Field goal |
About these numbers
Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Giants vs Commanders Head-to-Head
The Giants and Commanders first met in 1932 and have played 188 times since. They have been NFC East rivals since 1970.
- All-time series
- 108–75–5Giants lead, 188 meetings since 1932
- Postseason
- 1–1Giants won in 1986; Commanders won in 1943
- Largest Giants win
- 53–01961
- Largest Commanders win
- 49–131975
Since 2021
6–3–1 Commanders lead
10 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. C = Commanders win, G = Giants win, T = tie, outlined = this game.
2026 Meetings
- Week 5 Giants at Commanders Upcoming
- Week 10 Commanders at Giants Upcoming
Recent Meetings
- 2025 Wk 15 Commanders at Giants, 2025 Wk 15 recap WAS 29 NYG 21 WAS W
- 2025 Wk 1 Giants at Commanders, 2025 Wk 1 recap WAS 21 NYG 6 WAS W
- 2024 Wk 9 Commanders at Giants, 2024 Wk 9 recap WAS 27 NYG 22 WAS W
- 2024 Wk 2 Giants at Commanders WAS 21 NYG 18 WAS W
- 2023 Wk 11 Giants at Commanders, 2023 Wk 11 recap NYG 31 WAS 19 NYG W
- 2023 Wk 7 Commanders at Giants, 2023 Wk 7 recap NYG 14 WAS 7 NYG W
- 2022 Wk 15 Giants at Commanders, 2022 Wk 15 recap NYG 20 WAS 12 NYG W
- 2022 Wk 13 Commanders at Giants, 2022 Wk 13 recap WAS 20 NYG 20 T
- 2021 Wk 18 Commanders at Giants, 2021 Wk 18 recap WAS 22 NYG 7 WAS W
- 2021 Wk 2 Giants at Commanders, 2021 Wk 2 recap WAS 30 NYG 29 WAS W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2024 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Giants | Stat | Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| 3-14 | Record | 12-5 |
| 16.1 | Points per game | 28.5 |
| 294.8 | Yards per game | 369.6 |
| 4.7 | Yards per play | 5.7 |
| 24.4 | Points allowed per game | 23.0 |
| 346.8 | Yards allowed per game | 326.9 |
Giants vs Commanders Fantasy Outlook for 2026
Two meetings are left on the 2026 schedule: Week 5 in Washington and Week 10 in New York. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.
- Start/Sit ToolShould your Giants or Commanders player start in Week 5? Compare the decision against your other options.
- Fantasy Football ProjectionsSee the latest weekly and rest-of-season projections for Giants and Commanders players.
- Fantasy Points Allowed by PositionHow the Giants and Commanders defenses have treated QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs.
- Strength of ScheduleWhere these two matchups fall in each team's fantasy playoff run.
- Redraft CommandConnect your league for personalized lineup, trade and roster advice.
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2024 Game Logs for Players in This Game
Giants vs Commanders Game FAQ
Who won the 2024 Giants vs Commanders Week 2 game?
The Washington Commanders beat the New York Giants 21–18 in Week 2 of the 2024 season. The game was played at Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD, on September 15, 2024. See the Commanders' 2024 schedule.
What was the final score of Giants vs Commanders?
The final score was Commanders 21, Giants 18. The Giants led 12–9 at halftime, and the second half went Giants 6, Commanders 12.
What happened in the Giants vs Commanders game?
Washington erased a 12–9 halftime deficit, outscoring New York 12–6 after the break to win 21–18. The Commanders finished with a 425–304 edge in total offense and averaged 6.2 yards per play. Malik Nabers led all players with 10 catches for 127 yards and a touchdown. The Giants committed 1 turnover, the Commanders none.
What was the game-winning score in Giants vs Commanders?
Austin Seibert's 30-yard field goal with 0:00 left in the fourth quarter gave the Commanders a 21–18 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Giants vs Commanders?
Malik Nabers led the game with 28.7 PPR fantasy points, the WR3 of Week 2, on 10 catches for 127 yards and a touchdown. Daniel Jones was next with 18.3 (QB6). See Malik Nabers's 2024 game log.
Who led Giants vs Commanders in passing, rushing and receiving?
Jayden Daniels (WAS) led all passers with 23 of 29 for 226 yards. Brian Robinson (WAS) led in rushing with 17 carries for 133 yards. Malik Nabers (NYG) led in receiving with 10 catches for 127 yards and a touchdown.
How many fantasy points did Malik Nabers score against the Commanders?
Malik Nabers scored 28.7 points in PPR leagues, 23.7 in half-PPR and 18.7 in standard scoring against the Commanders in Week 2 of the 2024 season, on 10 catches for 127 yards and a touchdown. He drew 67% of his team's targets.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Giants vs Commanders?
Noah Brown outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 8.6 PPR points on 5.1 xFP (+3.5). Jayden Daniels fell furthest short, with 13.4 points on 19.4 xFP (−6.0). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Giants vs Commanders?
Malik Nabers had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 30.8 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 28.7. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.
How did the Commanders beat the Giants?
The Commanders beat the Giants 21–18 because they averaged 6.2 yards per play to 6.0, won the turnover battle 1–0, and outgained them 425–304. Austin Seibert's 30-yard field goal put them ahead for good.
Which team won the turnover battle in Giants vs Commanders?
The Commanders won the turnover battle 1–0: the Giants gave the ball away 1 time and the Commanders not at all. The Commanders won the game.
What was the turning point of Giants vs Commanders?
Austin Seibert's 30-yard field goal with 0:00 left in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Commanders' win probability from 50% to >99%.
What is the all-time Giants vs Commanders record?
The Giants lead the all-time series 108–75–5 across 188 meetings since 1932, including a 1–1 record in the postseason.
When did the Giants and Commanders last play before this game?
Before Week 2 of 2024, they last met in the 2023 season on November 19, 2023, when the Giants beat the Commanders 31–19.
Have the Giants and Commanders met in the playoffs?
Yes, 2 times, most recently in the 1986 playoffs. The Giants are 1–1 against the Commanders in the postseason.