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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- LB Carter Coughlin (75.2)
- LB Cam Brown (73.8)
- WR Marcus Johnson (71.3)
Lowest grades, special teams
- S Tony Jefferson (45.5)
- RB Gary Brightwell (48.7)
- LB Oshane Ximines (49.6)
