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NFL · Week 15 · December 14, 2025 · 12 min read

Washington Commanders vs. New York Giants: 2025 Week 15 Recap

Commanders defeat Giants 29–21 in Week 15

Jaxson Dart led Fantasy Impact as Commanders prevailed in a 29–21 Week 15 finish.

Washington Commanders 29 4–10 Winner
Final 29–21
New York Giants 21 2–12
Winner
Washington Commanders
Final score
29–21
Halftime
Washington Commanders 28–7 New York Giants
Top passer
Jaxson Dart
FantasyHQ MVP
Jaxson Dart
Game date
December 14, 2025

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • Terry McLaurin
    Terry McLaurin 3 REC · 69 YDS · 1 TD +5.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Jacory Croskey-Merritt
    Jacory Croskey-Merritt 18 CAR · 96 YDS · 1 TD +3.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Noah Brown
    Noah Brown 1 REC · 28 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Giants

  • Jaxson Dart
    Jaxson Dart 20/44 · 298 YDS · 2 TD +7.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Daniel Bellinger
    Daniel Bellinger 3 REC · 35 YDS +3.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Tysheem Johnson
    Tysheem Johnson 3 REC · 72 YDS +3.4 Fantasy Impact

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.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Washington Commanders32507029
New York Giants0777021

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders
NYGNew York Giants

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 9:26FG
    Jaylen Moody

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYG 28
    Score
    3-0

    (9:26) 16-J.Moody 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.

  2. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 13:44TD
    Jacory Croskey-Merritt

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 16
    Score
    9-0

    (13:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 22-J.Croskey-Merritt up the middle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 13:38XP
    Jaylen Moody

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 15
    Score
    10-0

    16-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.

  4. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 8:31FG
    Jaylen Moody

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYG 21
    Score
    13-0

    (8:31) 16-J.Moody 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.

  5. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 3:43TD
    Tyrone Tracy

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 12
    Score
    13-6

    (3:43) (Shotgun) 29-T.Tracy left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 3:37XP
    Younghoe Koo

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    13-7

    37-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-15-C.Johnston.

  7. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 1:20TD
    Jaylin Lane

    Points+6

    Yard line
    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.

  8. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 1:05TD
    Jaylen Moody

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 15
    Score
    19-7

    16-J.Moody extra point is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.

  9. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 0:04FG
    Jaylen Moody

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYG 24
    Score
    22-7

    (:04) 16-J.Moody 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.

  10. NYGNew York Giants
    Q3 11:55TD
    Tyrone Tracy

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 18
    Score
    22-13

    (11:55) (Shotgun) 6-J.Dart pass deep right to 29-T.Tracy for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. NYGNew York Giants
    Q3 11:48XP
    Younghoe Koo

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    22-14

    37-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-15-C.Johnston.

  12. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 13:56TD
    Terry McLaurin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 51
    Score
    28-14

    (13:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass deep middle to 17-T.McLaurin for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 13:46XP
    Jaylen Moody

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 15
    Score
    29-14

    16-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.

  14. NYGNew York Giants
    Q4 3:49TD
    Wan'Dale Robinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    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].

  15. NYGNew York Giants
    Q4 3:43XP
    Younghoe Koo

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    29-21

    37-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-15-C.Johnston.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Jaxson DartJaxson Dart · New York Giants · Passing · +7.77 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
  2. 2Terry McLaurinTerry McLaurin · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.80 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
  3. 3Daniel BellingerDaniel Bellinger · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.63 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
  4. 4Tysheem JohnsonTysheem Johnson · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
  5. 5Jacory Croskey-MerrittJacory Croskey-Merritt · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +3.39 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
  6. 6Noah BrownNoah Brown · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.06 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.06 EPA/play
  7. 7Marcus MariotaMarcus Mariota · Washington Commanders · Passing · +2.40 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
  8. 8Tyrone TracyTyrone 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.

Jaxson Dart

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 DartJaxson Dart (New York Giants) · 44 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · -3.8% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +7.77 total EPA
  • Marcus MariotaMarcus 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.

StatWashington CommandersNew York Giants
Offensive EPA/play-0.013-0.135
Offensive success rate48.1%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 rate56.3%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

  • Jacory Croskey-MerrittWashington Commanders — Jacory Croskey-Merritt (Q2 13:44)
  • Tyrone TracyNew York Giants — Tyrone Tracy (Q2 3:43)
  • Jaylin LaneWashington Commanders — Jaylin Lane (Q2 1:20)
  • Tyrone TracyNew York Giants — Tyrone Tracy (Jaxson Dart pass) (Q3 11:55)
  • Terry McLaurinWashington Commanders — Terry McLaurin (Marcus Mariota pass) (Q4 13:56)
  • Wan'Dale RobinsonNew York Giants — Wan'Dale Robinson (Jaxson Dart pass) (Q4 3:49)

Field goals

  • Jaylen MoodyWashington Commanders — Jaylen Moody (Q1 9:26)
  • Jaylen MoodyWashington Commanders — Jaylen Moody (Q2 8:31)
  • Jaylen MoodyWashington Commanders — Jaylen Moody (Q2 0:04)
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). [WPA +13.4% · EPA +3.06]
  • 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. [WPA -11.4% · EPA -6.34]
  • 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). [WPA -10.8% · EPA -3.34]
  • 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. [WPA -10.3% · EPA -3.41]
  • New York Giants (Q2 3:43) — (3:43) (Shotgun) 29-T.Tracy left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.1% · EPA +3.38]
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. [WPA -11.4% · EPA -6.34]
  • 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 [WPA -3.9% · EPA -5.55]
  • Washington Commanders (Q4 13:56) — (13:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass deep middle to 17-T.McLaurin for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.6% · EPA +4.58]
  • 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]. [WPA +2.4% · EPA +4.45]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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].
  15. 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