The New York Giants defeated the Washington Football Team, 23-20, in Week 9 which improved their season record to 2-7.
Remarkably, the victory thrusts the Giants back into contention in the NFC East and with a win against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 10, would find themselves tied for the division lead in wins.
But getting back to Sunday, here’s a look at all the noteworthy stats and records to come from the Week 9 win:
- The Giants have now swept the season series vs. Washington in consecutive seasons.
- With the win, the Giants have now beaten Washington in five straight games.
- The Giants gained a season-high 402 yards in Week 9.
- New York’s 166 rushing yards represented a season-high.
- The Giants have rushed for 100 or more yards in four consecutive games.
- The Giants held Washington to just 37 yards on the ground, the lowest opposing total since October 21, 2013 (Vikings, 30).
- The Giants forced five turnovers on Sunday and committed 0. That was their best turnover differential since September 25, 2014 (+5 at Washington).
- New York forced three first half turnovers, which was their largest total over the first and second quarters since October 28, 2012 (at Dallas).
- The Giants last forced and recovered a fumble on their opponent’s first play back in October of 1998 (vs. Atlanta).
- With the win, Daniel Jones is now 4-0 in his first four starts against Washington.
- Cornerback Isaac Yiadom recorded his first career half-sack.
- With his three field goals, Graham Gano has now made 18 in a row.
