New York Giants vs. Washington Commanders in Primetime and Holiday Windows
The New York Giants are 13-11-1 against the Washington Commanders in regular-season primetime and holiday games since 1979. The teams have met 25 times in primetime and holiday windows in that span, with the Giants winning 13, Washington winning 11, and 1 tie.
Giants vs. Commanders primetime and holiday record: 13-11-1
13-11-1 from the Giants’ side, 11-13-1 from the Commanders' side. Most recent: Dec 18, 2022, Giants 20, Commanders 12 at FedExField. Regular season only; ties count as ties.
Every New York Giants vs. Washington Commanders primetime and holiday game
Newest first. The running record is the Giants’ record in these games through that date. Stadiums are listed from 2000 onward.
| Dateregular season | Windowtwo when they overlap | Matchupaway at home | Scorewinner first | Stadiumfrom 2000 | Giantsresult · running record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2022 | Sunday Night Football | Giants at Commanders | Giants 20, Commanders 12 | FedExField | W · 13-11-1 |
| Sep 16, 2021 | Thursday Night Football | Giants at Commanders | Commanders 30, Giants 29 | FedExField | L · 12-11-1 |
| Nov 23, 2017 | Thanksgiving | Giants at Commanders | Commanders 20, Giants 10 | FedExField | L · 12-10-1 |
| Sep 24, 2015 | Thursday Night Football | Commanders at Giants | Giants 32, Commanders 21 | MetLife Stadium | W · 12-9-1 |
| Sep 25, 2014 | Thursday Night Football | Giants at Commanders | Giants 45, Commanders 14 | FedExField | W · 11-9-1 |
| Dec 1, 2013 | Sunday Night Football | Giants at Commanders | Giants 24, Commanders 17 | FedExField | W · 10-9-1 |
| Dec 3, 2012 | Monday Night Football | Giants at Commanders | Commanders 17, Giants 16 | FedExField | L · 9-9-1 |
| Dec 21, 2009 | Monday Night Football | Giants at Commanders | Giants 45, Commanders 12 | FedExField | W · 9-8-1 |
| Sep 4, 2008 | Kickoff Game | Commanders at Giants | Giants 16, Commanders 7 | Giants Stadium | W · 8-8-1 |
| Dec 16, 2007 | Sunday Night Football | Commanders at Giants | Commanders 22, Giants 10 | Giants Stadium | L · 7-8-1 |
| Dec 30, 2006 | Saturday | Giants at Commanders | Giants 34, Commanders 28 | FedExField | W · 7-7-1 |
| Dec 24, 2005 | Saturday | Giants at Commanders | Commanders 35, Giants 20 | FedExField | L · 6-7-1 |
| Sep 24, 2000 | Sunday Night Football | Commanders at Giants | Commanders 16, Giants 6 | Giants Stadium | L · 6-6-1 |
| Dec 13, 1997 | Saturday | Commanders at Giants | Giants 30, Commanders 10 | — | W · 6-5-1 |
| Nov 23, 1997 | Sunday Night Football | Giants at Commanders | Giants 7, Commanders 7 (tie) | — | T · 5-5-1 |
| Oct 29, 1995 | Sunday Night Football | Giants at Commanders | Giants 24, Commanders 15 | — | W · 5-5 |
| Nov 1, 1992 | Sunday Night Football | Giants at Commanders | Giants 24, Commanders 7 | — | W · 4-5 |
| Oct 27, 1991 | Sunday Night Football | Commanders at Giants | Commanders 17, Giants 13 | — | L · 3-5 |
| Sep 11, 1989 | Monday Night Football | Giants at Commanders | Giants 27, Commanders 24 | — | W · 3-4 |
| Sep 5, 1988 | Monday Night Football | Commanders at Giants | Giants 27, Commanders 20 | — | W · 2-4 |
| Oct 27, 1986 | Monday Night Football | Commanders at Giants | Giants 27, Commanders 20 | — | W · 1-4 |
| Nov 18, 1985 | Monday Night Football | Giants at Commanders | Commanders 23, Giants 21 | — | L · 0-4 |
| Dec 17, 1983 | Saturday | Giants at Commanders | Commanders 31, Giants 22 | — | L · 0-3 |
| Dec 13, 1980 | Saturday | Giants at Commanders | Commanders 16, Giants 13 | — | L · 0-2 |
| Sep 17, 1979 | Monday Night Football | Giants at Commanders | Commanders 27, Giants 0 | — | L · 0-1 |
New York Giants vs. Washington Commanders primetime and holiday games by decade
| Decadeby season | Gamesin this window | Giants recordW-L-T |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1 | 0-1 |
| 1980s | 6 | 3-3 |
| 1990s | 5 | 3-1-1 |
| 2000s | 6 | 3-3 |
| 2010s | 5 | 3-2 |
| 2020s | 2 | 1-1 |
Schedulegami status
The Giants and Commanders have never met on Christmas, in an international game, on a Friday, or on a Wednesday. A game in an open window would be a schedulegami, a first meeting there, whichever team hosts.
- The only Giants–Commanders Kickoff Game game was in New York, never in Washington.
- The only Giants–Commanders Thanksgiving game was in Washington, never in New York.
2026: Week 10, Thu, Nov 12 · 8:15 PM ET, Commanders at Giants, Thursday night. Not a schedulegami: they have met in this window before. Scheduled.
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New York Giants vs. Washington Commanders primetime and holiday FAQ
- When did the Giants and Commanders last meet in a primetime or holiday window?
- Dec 18, 2022: Giants 20, Commanders 12 at FedExField.
- What is the Giants' all-time primetime and holiday record against the Commanders?
- 13-11-1 in 25 games since 1979, from the Giants' side.
- When did the Giants last beat the Commanders in a primetime or holiday window?
- Dec 18, 2022: Giants 20, Commanders 12 at FedExField.
- When did the Commanders last beat the Giants in a primetime or holiday window?
- Sep 16, 2021: Commanders 30, Giants 29 at FedExField.
- What is the Giants' longest primetime and holiday winning streak against the Commanders?
- 3 games, from the 1986 season through the 1989 season.
- What is the Commanders' longest primetime and holiday winning streak against the Giants?
- 4 games, from the 1979 season through the 1985 season.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025