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A list of stats and notes from the Washington Commanders' 21-18 win over the New York Giants presented by BDO by the Numbers, as compiled by Washington Commanders Public Relations.
General
- The Washington Commanders defeated the New York Giants 21-18 in their home opener on Sunday.
- Washington won the time of possession battle 37:32 to 22:28.
- Washington did not record a punt for the first time since Week 7 of the 2021 season when the team played the Green Bay Packers.
- Washington won a game without scoring a touchdown for the seventh time in franchise history. The last time the team accomplish the feat was in 2009 when Washington defeated the St. Louis Rams 9-7.
Check out the top photos of the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium during their Week 2 matchup against the New York Giants. (Emilee Fails, Kourtney Carroll and Washington Commanders staff)
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Tight end Zach Ertz (86) flexes after the first down at the New York Giants vs Washington Commanders game at Northwest Stadium in Landover MD on September 15th , 2024. (Alyssa Howell/Washington Commanders)
Tight end Zach Ertz (86) flexes after making a first down completion during the New York Giants vs Washington Commanders game at Northwest Stadium in Landover MD on September 15th , 2024. (Alyssa Howell/Washington Commanders)
Running back Brian Robinson Jr (8) with the carry flipping over the defenseman at the New York Giants vs Washington Commanders game at Northwest Stadium in Landover MD on September 15th , 2024. (Alyssa Howell/Washington Commanders)
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Defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) blocking against the offensive lineman at the New York Giants vs Washington Commanders game at Northwest Stadium in Landover MD on September 15th , 2024. (Alyssa Howell/Washington Commanders)
Linebacker Frankie Luvu (4) and cornerback Michael Davis (24) with a tackle against New York Giants running back at the New York Giants vs Washington Commanders game at Northwest Stadium in Landover MD on September 15th , 2024. (Alyssa Howell/Washington Commanders)
Linebacker Frankie Luvu (4) smiling after the tackle against the Giants offense at the New York Giants vs Washington Commanders game at Northwest Stadium in Landover MD on September 15th , 2024. (Alyssa Howell/Washington Commanders)
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Washington Commanders vs New You Giants week 2
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Cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (25) deflects a pass in the end zone at the New York Giants vs Washington Commanders game at Northwest Stadium in Landover MD on September 15th , 2024. (Alyssa Howell/Washington Commanders)
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Wide receiver Noah Brown (85) with the reception at the New York Giants vs Washington Commanders game at Northwest Stadium in Landover MD on September 15th , 2024. (Alyssa Howell/Washington Commanders)
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Kicker Austin Siebert (3) lifted by his team mates after the game winning kick at Northwest Stadium in Landover MD on September 15th, 2024. (Alyssa Howell/Washington Commanders)
Kicker Austin Siebert (3) being lifted by teammates celebrating the game winning field goal at the New York Giants vs Washington Commanders game at Northwest Stadium in Landover MD on September 15th , 2024. (Alyssa Howell/Washington Commanders)
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Offense
- QB Jayden Daniels completed 23-of-29 passes for 226 yards. Daniels also rushed for 44 yards.
- TE Zach Ertz recorded four receptions for 62 yards.
- Ertz registered a 21-yard reception. It was the longest reception for Ertz since Week 6 of the 2022 season.
- Ertz became the 12th tight end in league history to record at least 7,500 receiving yards.
- RB Brian Robinson Jr. finished with 133 rushing yards which is a new single-game career-high.
- Robinson Jr.'s 133 rushing yards are the most by a Washington running back since RB Antonio Gibson had 146 against the New York Giants in Week 18 of the 2021 season.
- Robinson Jr. recorded a 40-yard run, the longest run of his career.
- RB Austin Ekeler totaled three receptions for 47 yards and rushed for 38 yards.
- WR Noah Brown tallied three receptions for 56 yards.
Defense
- SJeremy Chinn recorded a fumble recovery and one tackle.
- CB Benjamin St-Juste forced a fumble, had six tackles and three passes defensed.
- DE Clelin Ferrell registered one sack, one quarterback hit and two tackles.
- LB Frankie Luvu led the team with 11 tackles.
- LB Bobby Wagner finished with nine tackles, one tackle for loss and one pass defensed.
Special Teams
- K Austin Seibert went 7-for-7 in the field goals and set a new single-game franchise record with six made field goals.
- Seibert became the first kicker in a single game by a Washington kicker since K Dustin Hopkins in Week 3 of the 2016 season to make five field goals.
Snap counts
Offense (72 plays)
| Player | Plays | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Wylie | 72 | 100% |
| Nick Allegretti | 72 | 100% |
| Tyler Biadasz | 72 | 100% |
| Sam Cosmi | 71 | 99% |
| Jayden Daniels | 71 | 99% |
| Terry McLaurin | 66 | 92% |
| Cornelius Lucas | 50 | 69% |
| Dyami Brown | 50 | 69% |
| Zach Ertz | 47 | 65% |
| Brian Robinson Jr. | 43 | 60% |
| Luke McCaffrey | 40 | 56% |
| Austin Ekeler | 31 | 43% |
| John Bates | 25 | 35% |
| Olamide Zaccheaus | 24 | 33% |
| Brandon Coleman | 22 | 31% |
| Noah Brown | 20 | 28% |
| Ben Sinnott | 13 | 18% |
| Jeremy McNichols | 1 | 1% |
| Michael Deiter | 1 | 1% |
| Jeff Driskel | 1 | 1% |
Defense (56 plays)
| Players | Plays | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Chinn | 56 | 100% |
| Bobby Wagner | 56 | 100% |
| Benjamin St-Juste | 56 | 100% |
| Frankie Luvu | 55 | 98% |
| Quan Martin | 53 | 95% |
| Jonathan Allen | 41 | 73% |
| Daron Payne | 41 | 73% |
| Mike Sainristil | 39 | 70% |
| Clelin Ferrell | 37 | 66% |
| Dorance Armstrong | 35 | 62% |
| Noah Igbinoghene | 33 | 59% |
| Mike Davis | 23 | 41% |
| Dante Fowler | 22 | 39% |
| Percy Butler | 21 | 38% |
| Javontae Jean-Baptiste | 18 | 32% |
| Phidarian Mathis | 15 | 27% |
| Johnny Newton | 12 | 21% |
| Carlos Watkins | 3 | 5% |
