EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 03: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders warms up against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on November 03, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
The Washington Commanders improved to 7-2 after Sunday’s 27-22 win over the New York Giants. It was a tough battle between the two NFC East rivals, which was expected, but the Commanders led the entire game and held off the Giants late.
It was Washington’s third straight win and sixth in its previous seven games. The Commanders remain atop the NFC East, a half-game ahead of the 6-2 Philadelphia Eagles. Quarterback Jayden Daniels completed 15 of 22 passes for 209 yards and two touchdowns in the win, while second-year running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. was elevated from the practice squad and led the team in rushing.
Here are Washington’s best and worst performers, according to Pro Football Focus, from its Week 9 win at New York.
Top 5 offense
Nov 3, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown (85) reacts after a first down reception during the first half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
QB Jayden Daniels: 88.2
WR Noah Brown: 79.0
RB Austin Credits: 78.7
LT Brandon Coleman: 78.6
WR Dyami Brown: 76.1
Top 5 defense
New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29) reacts while being stopped by Washington Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) during a game between the New York Giants and the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024.
Bottom 5 offense
Jeremy McNichols #26 of the Washington Commanders. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Bottom 5 defense
Washington Commanders linebacker Dante Fowler Jr. (6) causes a fumble by New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
Other notable grades
Nov 3, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) celebrates after a touchdown reception with guard Sam Cosmi (76) during the first half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
WR Terry McLaurin: 70.6
RB Chris Rodriguez Jr: 72.6
RG Sam Cosmi: 56.4
RG Andrew Wylie: 64.2
CB Noah Igbinoghene: 68.3
DT Phidarian Mathis: 58.5
CB Mike Sainristil: 57.7
LB Frankie Luvu: 56.6
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Commanders PFF grades: Best and worst performers from Week 9 win vs. Giants
