Tony Jefferson, Daniel Jones were highest-graded Giants in Week 15

The New York Giants hung on to defeat the Washington Commanders, 20-12, on Sunday Night Football. The victory improved their record to 8-5-1 on the season and inched them closer to a playoff berth.

The game itself wasn’t perfect, but it was more complete in clutch moments than previous games this season. Players on offense, defense, and special teams stepped up big.

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Here’s a look at the highest and lowest grades for offense, defense, and special teams courtesy of Pro Football Focus.

Note: We’re only including players who saw 15+ snaps in the game.

Highest grades, offense

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• QB Daniel Jones (75.8)
• RB Saquon Barkley (70.6)
• WR Richie James Jr. (68.5)
• LT Andrew Thomas (66.9)
• OL Nick Gates (66.0)

Lowest grades, offense

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• RT Evan Neal (44.0)
• TE Daniel Bellinger (48.6)
• WR Darius Slayton (49.9)
• OL Ben Bredeson (63.1)
• WR Isaiah Hodgins (63.3)

Highest grades, defense

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• S Tony Jefferson (91.4)
• NT Dexter Lawrence (90.2)
• LB Kayvon Thibodeaux (89.7)
• LB Azeez Ojulari (79.4)
• DB Jason Pinnock (78.2)

Lowest grades, defense

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• CB Darnay Holmes (46.0)
• LB Jihad Ward (50.6)
• CB Cor’Dale Flott (50.6)
• LB Jaylon Smith (56.6)
• S Landon Collins (56.9)

Highest grades, special teams

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• LB Carter Coughlin (75.2)
• LB Cam Brown (73.8)
• WR Marcus Johnson (71.3)

Lowest grades, special teams

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• S Tony Jefferson (45.5)
• RB Gary Brightwell (48.7)
• LB Oshane Ximines (49.6)