The Washington Commanders [7-5-1] tied the New York Giants in Week 13, putting them a half-game behind the Seattle Seahawks for the No. 7 and final NFC wild-card spot.
The Commanders are off in Week 14 and host the Giants on Sunday Night Football in Week 15 in a matchup that could determine one of the NFC’s final playoff spots.
As for Washington’s Week 15 tie with the Giants, the defense struggled to contain New York’s running game in the first half, allowing a combined 116 rushing yards from quarterback Daniel Jones and running back Saquon Barkley. However, in the second half, the Commanders held the Giants to 18 rushing yards and essentially nothing in the passing game.
Pro Football Focus graded the Commanders’ top 10 defensive players from Sunday’s tie with the Giants.