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The Giants' rollercoaster tie with the Commanders did nothing to help or hurt their standing in MMQB's latest power rankings poll. Oct 11, 2026; Landover, Maryland, USA; New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh shakes hands with Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn after the game at Northwest Stadium.

Jordan Schultz says the Giants didn’t trade for McCarthy to supplant Winston, and that Jaxson Dart still remains the long-term guy. New York Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston, one of the league’s best veteran backups, is playing well enough to keep the Giants at 2-0-1 since taking over as the starter for the injured Jaxson Dart.

Which Giants rookies are trending in the right direction following Week 5 tie with Commanders? Apr 24, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants draft picks Arvell Reese and Francis Mauigoa, Head Coach John Harbaugh (left) and General Manager Joe Schoen (right) pose for a photo during the introductory press conference at Quest Diagnostics Training Center.

Phillips and Carter delivered in Week 5, while Nubin and the run defense left the Giants with plenty to fix. Oct 11, 2026; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) is sacked by New York Giants cornerback Dru Phillips (22) during the fourth quarter at Northwest Stadium. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The New York Giants’ defense rode an emotional roller coaster Sunday in a 27-27 tie with the Washington Commanders.

The coach explained the run defense’s “feast or famine” problem, gave a day-to-day update on three injured starters, and confirmed Hudson will stay at center. Oct 11, 2026; Landover, Maryland, USA; New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh shakes hands with cornerback Deonte Banks (2) after the second quarter against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium.

After a 202-yard rushing day by Washington, the Giants brought in Smoot, a 10-year veteran, and tried out two other linemen. Jan 4, 2026; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dawuane Smoot (98) runs out of the tunnel before the game against the Tennessee Titans at EverBank Stadium. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The New York Giants continued their search for defensive line help on Monday by signing defensive lineman Dawuane Smoot to their practice squad.

Jameis Winston threw for 326 yards and three touchdowns, but a stalled run game and a Cam Skattebo fumble left the Giants with a tie. Oct 11, 2026; Landover, Maryland, USA; New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston (19) looks to pass the ball during the first quarter against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium.

Jameis Winston forced overtime with three touchdowns, but a Cam Skattebo fumble and Washington’s time-management blunder left the Giants with a 27-27 tie. Oct 11, 2026; Landover, Maryland, USA; New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston (19) and tight end Isaiah Likely (9) celebrate after connecting on a touchdown pass during the third quarter against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium.

Winston threw for 326 yards and three touchdowns and ran for 27 more in a game no Giants quarterback had matched since 1950. Oct 11, 2026; Landover, Maryland, USA; New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston (19) scrambles from Washington Commanders defensive tackle Shy Tuttle (96) during the third quarter at Northwest Stadium.

The tight end’s career-high 11 catches and two touchdowns sparked a comeback against the Commanders, but New York still left Week 5 without a win. Oct 11, 2026; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders safety Quan Martin (20) tackles New York Giants tight end Isaiah Likely (9) during overtime at Northwest Stadium.