Quick answer
- Winner
- Washington Commanders
- Final score
- Washington Commanders 29–21 New York Giants
- Halftime
- Washington Commanders 28–7 New York Giants at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jaxson Dart
- Top passer
- Jaxson Dart
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:20) 15-C.Johnston punts 48 yards to WAS 37, Center-59-C.Kreiter. 83-J.Lane for 63 yards…
- Game date
- 2025-12-14
Game summary
The Washington Commanders beat the New York Giants 29–21 on 2025-12-14. Jaxson Dart posted a game-high +7.77 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 32 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 25 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 29 | |
| 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1

Jaxson Dart · New York Giants · Passing · +7.77 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play - 2

Terry McLaurin · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.80 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play - 3

Daniel Bellinger · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.63 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play - 4

Tysheem Johnson · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play - 5

Jacory Croskey-Merritt · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +3.39 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play - 6

Noah Brown · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.06 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.06 EPA/play - 7

Marcus Mariota · Washington Commanders · Passing · +2.40 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play - 8

Tyrone Tracy · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.56 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.39 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
Jaxson Dart — NYG · Passing
Jaxson Dart posted the highest total EPA (+7.77) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.18 EPA per play.
Jaxson Dart's top snap (+4.45 EPA): (3:49) (Shotgun) 6-J.Dart pass deep right to 17-W.Robinson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-P.Smith].
Biggest single play (-6.34 EPA): Cameron Johnston — (1:20) 15-C.Johnston punts 48 yards to WAS 37, Center-59-C.Kreiter. 83-J.Lane for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-46-Z.Barnes, Ineligible Downfield Kick, declined.
Quarterback report card
Jaxson Dart led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Jaxson Dart (New York Giants) · 44 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · -3.8% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +7.77 total EPA
Marcus Mariota (Washington Commanders) · 28 dropbacks · 35.7% completion · +4.2% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +2.40 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.013 | -0.135 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.1% | 43.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.086 | +0.139 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.093 | -0.157 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.135 | +0.013 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.3% | 51.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Washington Commanders: -0.01 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: -0.14 EPA/play (18th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: 12 drives, -11.78 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 13 drives, -1.04 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Washington Commanders — Jacory Croskey-Merritt 
New York Giants — Tyrone Tracy 
Washington Commanders — Jaylin Lane 
New York Giants — Tyrone Tracy (Jaxson Dart pass) 
Washington Commanders — Terry McLaurin (Marcus Mariota pass) 
New York Giants — Wan'Dale Robinson (Jaxson Dart pass)
Field goals
Washington Commanders — Jaylen Moody
Washington Commanders — Jaylen Moody
Washington Commanders — Jaylen Moody
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 28 (Q1 9:26) — (9:26) 16-J.Moody 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 25–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 16 (Q2 13:44) — (13:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 22-J.Croskey-Merritt up the middle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 13:38) — 16-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 21 (Q2 8:31) — (8:31) 16-J.Moody 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 12 (Q2 3:43) — (3:43) (Shotgun) 29-T.Tracy left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 3:37) — 37-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-15-C.Johnston.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the WAS 85 (Q2 1:20); Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 15 (Q2 1:05) — 16-J.Moody extra point is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the NYG 24 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 16-J.Moody 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 18 (Q3 11:55) — (11:55) (Shotgun) 6-J.Dart pass deep right to 29-T.Tracy for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 11:48) — 37-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-15-C.Johnston..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the NYG 51 (Q4 13:56) — (13:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass deep middle to 17-T.McLaurin for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 13:46) — 16-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; New York Giants found the end zone from the WAS 16 (Q4 3:49) — (3:49) (Shotgun) 6-J.Dart pass deep right to 17-W.Robinson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-P.Smith].; New York Giants added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 3:43) — 37-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-15-C.Johnston..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 11:46) — (11:46) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass deep right to 85-N.Brown to NYG 29 for 28 yards (8-J.Holland).
- New York Giants (Q2 1:20) — (1:20) 15-C.Johnston punts 48 yards to WAS 37, Center-59-C.Kreiter. 83-J.Lane for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-46-Z.Barnes, Ineligible Downfield Kick, declined.
- New York Giants (Q2 0:26) — (:26) (Shotgun) 6-J.Dart pass short middle intended for 13-J.Hyatt INTERCEPTED by 0-M.Sainristil at WAS 21. 0-M.Sainristil to NYG 24 for 55 yards (13-J.Hyatt).
- New York Giants (Q1 7:04) — (7:04) 37-Y.Koo 52 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-15-C.Johnston.
- New York Giants (Q2 3:43) — (3:43) (Shotgun) 29-T.Tracy left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q2 1:20) — (1:20) 15-C.Johnston punts 48 yards to WAS 37, Center-59-C.Kreiter. 83-J.Lane for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-46-Z.Barnes, Ineligible Downfield Kick, declined.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 5:50) — (5:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota sacked at WAS 43 for -10 yards (24-D.Belton). FUMBLES (24-D.Belton) [24-D.Belton], RECOVERED by NYG-0-B.Burns at WAS 44. 0-B.Burns to WAS 21 for 23 yards (1-D.S
- Washington Commanders (Q4 13:56) — (13:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass deep middle to 17-T.McLaurin for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q4 3:49) — (3:49) (Shotgun) 6-J.Dart pass deep right to 17-W.Robinson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-P.Smith].
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 9:26 · NYG 28 · Score 3-0
(9:26) 16-J.Moody 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 13:44 · NYG 16 · Score 9-0
(13:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 22-J.Croskey-Merritt up the middle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 13:38 · NYG 15 · Score 10-0
16-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 8:31 · NYG 21 · Score 13-0
(8:31) 16-J.Moody 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 3:43 · WAS 12 · Score 13-6
(3:43) (Shotgun) 29-T.Tracy left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 3:37 · WAS 15 · Score 13-7
37-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-15-C.Johnston.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 1:20 · WAS 85 · Score 19-7
(1:20) 15-C.Johnston punts 48 yards to WAS 37, Center-59-C.Kreiter. 83-J.Lane for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-46-Z.Barnes, Ineligible Downfield Kick, declined.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 1:05 · NYG 15 · Score 19-7
16-J.Moody extra point is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · NYG 24 · Score 22-7
(:04) 16-J.Moody 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 11:55 · WAS 18 · Score 22-13
(11:55) (Shotgun) 6-J.Dart pass deep right to 29-T.Tracy for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 11:48 · WAS 15 · Score 22-14
37-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-15-C.Johnston.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 13:56 · NYG 51 · Score 28-14
(13:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass deep middle to 17-T.McLaurin for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 13:46 · NYG 15 · Score 29-14
16-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 3:49 · WAS 16 · Score 29-20
(3:49) (Shotgun) 6-J.Dart pass deep right to 17-W.Robinson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-P.Smith].
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 3:43 · WAS 15 · Score 29-21
37-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-15-C.Johnston.
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.
- Jaxson Dart (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Jaxson Dart (NYG) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Marcus Mariota (WAS) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs New York Giants on 2025-12-14?
The Washington Commanders beat the New York Giants 29-21 in Week 15, 2025.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
Q1: Washington Commanders 3, New York Giants 0; Q2: Washington Commanders 25, New York Giants 7; Q3: Washington Commanders 0, New York Giants 7; Q4: Washington Commanders 7, New York Giants 7; Final: Washington Commanders 29, New York Giants 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Croskey-Merritt (Q2 13:44) New York Giants touchdown — T. Tracy (Q2 3:43) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Lane (Q2 1:20) New York Giants touchdown — T. Tracy (J. Dart pass) (Q3 11:55) Washington Commanders touchdown — T. McLaurin (M. Mariota pass) (Q4 13:56) New York Giants touchdown — W. Robinson (J. Dart pass) (Q4 3:49) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Moody (Q1 9:26, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Moody (Q2 8:31, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Moody (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
Jaxson Dart (New York Giants), 45.5% completion, -3.8% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +7.77 total passing EPA. Marcus Mariota (Washington Commanders), 35.7% completion, +4.2% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +2.40 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs New York Giants?
Jaxson Dart (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.77 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (+4.45 EPA): (3:49) (Shotgun) 6-J.Dart pass deep right to 17-W.Robinson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-P.Smith]..
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 3-10 Now 4-10 W
New York Giants
Entered 2-11 Now 2-12 L