Studs and duds from New York Giants' Week 15 loss to Washington Commanders

Here's a look at the studs and duds (and those in between) from the New York Giants' 29-21 loss to the Washington Commanders in Week 15.

Dec 14, 2025 - 17:00

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Studs and duds from New York Giants' Week 15 loss to Washington Commanders

The New York Giants came into their Week 15 match against the Washington Commanders riding a seven-game losing streak. The Commanders entered the game with a long losing streak of their own -- eight straight and nine of their last 10.

Someone was going to get off the schneid this week.

The Giants did not get off to a strong start in this game, so there was no lead to blow. In fact, they never led at any point. It was just another disappointing Sunday in a long string of disappointing Sundays for Giant fans.

Here's a breakdown of the studs, duds, and in-betweens from the Giants' 29-21 Week 15 loss to the Commanders.

Stud: RB Tyrone Tracy, Jr.

Tracy had 97 yards from scrimmage (70 rushing, 27 receiving) and had two touchdowns -- one rushing, one receiving. It was a solid showing for the second-year player, who was hoping to build on his productive rookie season, but a shoulder injury and the arrival of Cam Skattebo put. acrimp in those plans. With three games to go, he has a chance to finish strong.

Dud: Special Teams

The unit has taken some hits all year with injuries, but they've failed to fill the holes with capable players. In this game, they were playing without punter/holder Jamie Gillan and all of their top returners. Two missed field goals by Younghoe Koo and a 63-yard punt return for a touchdown by Jaylin Lane exemplified the team's lack of understanding of the importance of special teams. There's no sense in firing anyone now, but it doesn't look as if they will be retaining much of this coaching staff.

Stud: Safety Dane Belton

Belton continues to make plays. He had eight total stops (four solo) with a sack and two forced fumbles in this game, but did allow Terry McLaurin to slip past him and Paulson Adebo for a long touchdown.

Dud: WR Darius Slayton

For those who thought Slayton's bout with the dropsies was behind him, think again. The Giants inked Slayton to a three-year, $36 million deal this past offseason and need him to produce in big spots. The seven-year veteran had two key drops, one in the end zone, that cost the Giants dearly.

Stud: QB Jaxson Dart

Dart doesn't have his game quite honed yet; he did misfire a few times in spots where the Giants could have used some magic. All in all, not a bad statistical day (20 for 36 passing, 224 yards and two touchdowns, plus 53 yards rushing on nine attempts), but he did have a scare late in the game when he took a shot to the head and had to be evaluated in the blue medical tent.

Stud: LB Abdul Carter

Carter is starting to flash now that all of his off-field issues appear to be behind him. Seven total stops, a sack, three tackles for a loss, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery. That line is more like the one the Giants hoped they were getting when they drafted Carter third overall this past April.