Commanders beat the Giants 29-21 to end their losing streak at eight
Marcus Mariota started at quarterback and rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt scored a rushing touchdown as the Commanders ended their longest losing streak in the NFL this season.
- At MetLife Stadium, Washington defeated the New York Giants 29-21, snapping an eight-game losing streak on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025.
- Facing Week 15, Washington Commanders aimed to end their eight-game skid and generate consistency on offense and defense, with Jayden Daniels held out and Marcus Mariota starting.
- Momentum swung when Jaylin Lane, punt returner, scored a 63-yard touchdown, Jacory Croskey-Merritt rushed for his first TD since Week 5, and Marcus Mariota connected with Terry McLaurin for a 51-yard touchdown as Mike Sainristil intercepted Jaxson Dart and Von Miller sacked Dart.
- The Giants suffered their eighth consecutive loss and remain out of postseason contention, forcing late fourth-quarter turnovers but failing to convert them, increasing pressure on interim head coach Mike Kafka.
- The victory positions Washington Commanders to build on a three-phase effort while evaluating young contributors, and the New York Giants still hold the first overall pick in the 2026 draft.
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By STEPHEN WHYNO EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, USA (AP) — Jacory Croskey-Merritt ran for a touchdown, his novice partner Jaylin Lane returned a clearing 63 yards to the score zone and the Washington Commanders put an end to their eight consecutive streak of defeats by beating the equally unfortunate New York Giants on Sunday 29-21. Although it was the only NFL match this week without playoffs implications it had a much greater influence on the dr…
Commanders hold off Giants to snap 8-game losing streak
Jaylin Lane returned a punt 63 yards for a score, Terry McLaurin had a 51-yard touchdown catch and the visiting Washington Commanders held on to beat the New York Giants 29-21 on Sunday, ending their eight-game losing streak.
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