Giants 18–21 Commanders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 2, 2024

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?

J. Daniels (Washington Commanders), 56.1% completion, +6.4% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +10.23 total passing EPA. D. Jones (New York Giants), 48.5% completion, -3.1% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +7.47 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?

J. Daniels (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.23 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (+2.49 EPA): (6:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels scrambles right tackle to WAS 29 for 14 yards (31-T.Nubin; 22-A.Phillips). WAS-5-J.Daniels was injured during the play..

Quick answer

Winner: Washington Commanders
Final score: Washington Commanders 21–18 New York Giants
Halftime: Tied 12–12 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jayden Daniels
Top passer: Jayden Daniels
Biggest EPA play: (12:58) 26-D.Singletary left tackle to WAS 34 for 13 yards (11-J.Chinn, 25-B.St-Juste). FU…
Game date: 2024-09-15

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the New York Giants 21–18 on 2024-09-15. Jayden Daniels posted a game-high +10.23 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 15 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
New York Giants	6	6	0	6	0	18
Washington Commanders	3	9	6	9	0	21

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

NYGNew York Giants

+3NYG 27

+3WAS 35

+3NYG 15

WASWashington Commanders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

WASWashington Commanders
Q1 5:27FG
Austin Seibert
Points+3
Yard line
NYG 9
Score
0-3
(5:27) 3-A.Seibert 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
NYGNew York Giants
Q1 1:10TD
Devin Singletary
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 7
Score
6-3
(1:10) 26-D.Singletary right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 10:41FG
Austin Seibert
Points+3
Yard line
NYG 27
Score
6-6
(10:41) 3-A.Seibert 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 1:53FG
Austin Seibert
Points+3
Yard line
NYG 8
Score
6-9
(1:53) 3-A.Seibert 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 1:50FG
Austin Seibert
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 35
Score
6-9
3-A.Seibert kicks 63 yards from WAS 35 to NYG 2. 20-E.Gray to NYG 31 for 29 yards (57-N.Bellore).
NYGNew York Giants
Q2 0:12TD
Malik Nabers
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 4
Score
12-9
(:12) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short middle to 1-M.Nabers for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 8:01FG
Austin Seibert
Points+3
Yard line
NYG 9
Score
12-12
(8:01) 3-A.Seibert 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 2:50FG
Austin Seibert
Points+3
Yard line
NYG 11
Score
12-15
(2:50) 3-A.Seibert 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
NYGNew York Giants
Q4 11:35TD
Wan'Dale Robinson
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 7
Score
18-15
(11:35) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short right to 17-W.Robinson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 7:16FG
Austin Seibert
Points+3
Yard line
NYG 15
Score
18-18
(7:16) 3-A.Seibert 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 0:04FG
Austin Seibert
Points+3
Yard line
NYG 12
Score
18-21
(:04) 3-A.Seibert 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 0:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
—
Score
18-21
END GAME

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jayden Daniels · Washington Commanders · Passing · +10.23 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
2Malik Nabers · New York Giants · Receiving · +8.60 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
3Dre'Mont Jones · New York Giants · Passing · +7.47 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
4Zach Ertz · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.96 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
5Brian Robinson · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +4.65 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
6Austin Ekeler · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.47 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
7Noah Brown · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.32 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
8Dre'Mont Jones · New York Giants · Rushing · +2.22 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Jayden Daniels — WAS · Passing

Jayden Daniels posted the highest total EPA (+10.23) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.25 EPA per play.

Jayden Daniels's top snap (+2.49 EPA): (6:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels scrambles right tackle to WAS 29 for 14 yards (31-T.Nubin; 22-A.Phillips). WAS-5-J.Daniels was injured during the play.

Biggest single play (-3.97 EPA): Devin Singletary — (12:58) 26-D.Singletary left tackle to WAS 34 for 13 yards (11-J.Chinn, 25-B.St-Juste). FUMBLES (25-B.St-Juste), RECOVERED by WAS-11-J.Chinn at WAS 35.

Quarterback report card

Jayden Daniels led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Jayden Daniels (Washington Commanders) · 41 dropbacks · 56.1% completion · +6.4% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +10.23 total EPA
Dre'Mont Jones (New York Giants) · 33 dropbacks · 48.5% completion · -3.1% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +7.47 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	New York Giants	Washington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play	+0.090	+0.133
Offensive success rate	45.6%	47.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.226	+0.250
Rush EPA/play	-0.054	+0.098
Defensive EPA/play	-0.133	-0.090
Defensive success rate	52.8%	54.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New York Giants +0.09, Washington Commanders +0.13) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

New York Giants: +0.09 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
Washington Commanders: +0.13 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)

New York Giants: 7 drives, +6.11 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 8 drives, +11.82 total EPA, 7 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

New York Giants — Devin Singletary (Q1 1:10)
New York Giants — Malik Nabers (Dre'Mont Jones pass) (Q2 0:12)
New York Giants — Wan'Dale Robinson (Dre'Mont Jones pass) (Q4 11:35)

Field goals

Washington Commanders — Austin Seibert (Q1 5:27)
Washington Commanders — Austin Seibert (Q2 10:41)
Washington Commanders — Austin Seibert (Q2 1:53)
Washington Commanders — Austin Seibert (Q2 1:50)
Washington Commanders — Austin Seibert (Q3 8:01)
Washington Commanders — Austin Seibert (Q3 2:50)
Washington Commanders — Austin Seibert (Q4 7:16)
Washington Commanders — Austin Seibert (Q4 0:04)
Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q4 0:00)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 6–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 9 (Q1 5:27) — (5:27) 3-A.Seibert 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 7 (Q1 1:10) — (1:10) 26-D.Singletary right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 9–6. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 27 (Q2 10:41) — (10:41) 3-A.Seibert 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 8 (Q2 1:53) — (1:53) 3-A.Seibert 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the WAS 35 (Q2 1:50) — 3-A.Seibert kicks 63 yards from WAS 35 to NYG 2. 20-E.Gray to NYG 31 for 29 yards (57-N.Bellore).; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 4 (Q2 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short middle to 1-M.Nabers for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 6–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 9 (Q3 8:01) — (8:01) 3-A.Seibert 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 11 (Q3 2:50) — (2:50) 3-A.Seibert 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 9–6. New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 7 (Q4 11:35) — (11:35) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short right to 17-W.Robinson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 15 (Q4 7:16) — (7:16) 3-A.Seibert 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 12 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 3-A.Seibert 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal (Q4 0:00) — END GAME.

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

New York Giants (Q4 2:09) — (2:09) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass incomplete short right to 1-M.Nabers. [WPA -20.9% · EPA -3.29]
New York Giants (Q4 4:37) — (4:37) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short middle to 1-M.Nabers pushed ob at WAS 28 for 25 yards (20-Q.Martin) [92-D.Armstrong]. [WPA +18.5% · EPA +2.79]
Washington Commanders (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 3-A.Seibert 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way. [WPA +16.1% · EPA +0.14]
New York Giants (Q2 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short middle to 1-M.Nabers for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.1% · EPA +2.78]
New York Giants (Q4 14:27) — (14:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short right to 1-M.Nabers to WAS 27 for 4 yards (1-N.Igbinoghene). [WPA +14.4% · EPA +2.60]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

New York Giants (Q3 12:58) — (12:58) 26-D.Singletary left tackle to WAS 34 for 13 yards (11-J.Chinn, 25-B.St-Juste). FUMBLES (25-B.St-Juste), RECOVERED by WAS-11-J.Chinn at WAS 35. [WPA -9.0% · EPA -3.97]
New York Giants (Q1 2:41) — (2:41) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short middle to 1-M.Nabers to WAS 13 for 28 yards (4-F.Luvu). NYG-1-M.Nabers was injured during the play. [WPA +10.3% · EPA +3.38]
New York Giants (Q4 2:09) — (2:09) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass incomplete short right to 1-M.Nabers. [WPA -20.9% · EPA -3.29]
New York Giants (Q4 11:35) — (11:35) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short right to 17-W.Robinson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.0% · EPA +2.99]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 5:27 · NYG 9 · Score 0-3
(5:27) 3-A.Seibert 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 1:10 · WAS 7 · Score 6-3
(1:10) 26-D.Singletary right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 10:41 · NYG 27 · Score 6-6
(10:41) 3-A.Seibert 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 1:53 · NYG 8 · Score 6-9
(1:53) 3-A.Seibert 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 1:50 · WAS 35 · Score 6-9
3-A.Seibert kicks 63 yards from WAS 35 to NYG 2. 20-E.Gray to NYG 31 for 29 yards (57-N.Bellore).
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 0:12 · WAS 4 · Score 12-9
(:12) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short middle to 1-M.Nabers for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 8:01 · NYG 9 · Score 12-12
(8:01) 3-A.Seibert 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 2:50 · NYG 11 · Score 12-15
(2:50) 3-A.Seibert 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 11:35 · WAS 7 · Score 18-15
(11:35) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short right to 17-W.Robinson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 7:16 · NYG 15 · Score 18-18
(7:16) 3-A.Seibert 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 0:04 · NYG 12 · Score 18-21
(:04) 3-A.Seibert 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 0:00 · Score 18-21
END GAME

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Jayden Daniels (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Jayden Daniels (WAS) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won New York Giants vs Washington Commanders on 2024-09-15?

The Washington Commanders beat the New York Giants 21-18 in Week 2, 2024.

What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?

Q1: New York Giants 6, Washington Commanders 3; Q2: New York Giants 6, Washington Commanders 9; Q3: New York Giants 0, Washington Commanders 6; Q4: New York Giants 6, Washington Commanders 9; Final: New York Giants 18, Washington Commanders 21.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?

New York Giants touchdown — D. Singletary (Q1 1:10) New York Giants touchdown — M. Nabers (D. Jones pass) (Q2 0:12) New York Giants touchdown — W. Robinson (D. Jones pass) (Q4 11:35) Washington Commanders field goal — A. Seibert (Q1 5:27, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — A. Seibert (Q2 10:41, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — A. Seibert (Q2 1:53, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — A. Seibert (Q2 1:50, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — A. Seibert (Q3 8:01, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — A. Seibert (Q3 2:50, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — A. Seibert (Q4 7:16, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — A. Seibert (Q4 0:04, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?

Jayden Daniels (Washington Commanders), 56.1% completion, +6.4% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +10.23 total passing EPA. Dre'Mont Jones (New York Giants), 48.5% completion, -3.1% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +7.47 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Washington Commanders?

Jayden Daniels (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.23 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (+2.49 EPA): (6:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels scrambles right tackle to WAS 29 for 14 yards (31-T.Nubin; 22-A.Phillips). WAS-5-J.Daniels was injured during the play..

Was New York Giants vs Washington Commanders a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Washington Commanders won 21-18 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

New York Giants

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L

Washington Commanders

Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W

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