In a game that means nothing for the playoffs but a lot for the 2026 NFL Draft, the Giants did what many fans wanted them to do and lost.
The Giants lost to the Commanders 29-21, dropping their record to 2-12 and retaining the No. 1 pick in next year’s draft.
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The Commanders were also mathematically eliminated from playoff contention, but they improved to 4-10 on the season.
If the Giants do win the No. 1 pick, they may trade down since the only thing the Giants have is a franchise quarterback in Jaxson Dart. Even though Dart had a rough day, completing 20 of 36 passes for 246 yards, two touchdowns and one interception, he still looks like a quarterback the Giants can build around.
Still, Dart needs to stop taking so many big hits. He had to go into the medical tent today and was briefly replaced by Jameis Winston after a shot late in today’s game. Keeping Dart healthy is a top priority.
For both teams, winning is secondary. The commander won, but that didn’t matter.
