Tony Jefferson, Daniel Jones were highest-graded Giants in Week 15

The New York Giants hung on to defeat the Washington Commanders, 20-12, on Sunday Night Football. The victory improved their record to 8-5-1 on the season and inched them closer to a playoff berth.

The game itself wasn’t perfect, but it was more complete in clutch moments than previous games this season. Players on offense, defense, and special teams stepped up big.

Here’s a look at the highest and lowest grades for offense, defense, and special teams courtesy of Pro Football Focus.

Note: We’re only including players who saw 15+ snaps in the game.

Highest grades, offense

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• QB Daniel Jones (75.8)

• RB Saquon Barkley (70.6)

• WR Richie James Jr. (68.5)

• LT Andrew Thomas (66.9)

• OL Nick Gates (66.0)

Lowest grades, offense

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• RT Evan Neal (44.0)

• TE Daniel Bellinger (48.6)

• WR Darius Slayton (49.9)

• OL Ben Bredeson (63.1)

• WR Isaiah Hodgins (63.3)

Highest grades, defense

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• S Tony Jefferson (91.4)

• NT Dexter Lawrence (90.2)

• LB Kayvon Thibodeaux (89.7)

• LB Azeez Ojulari (79.4)

• DB Jason Pinnock (78.2)

Lowest grades, defense

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• CB Darnay Holmes (46.0)

• LB Jihad Ward (50.6)

• CB Cor’Dale Flott (50.6)

• LB Jaylon Smith (56.6)

• S Landon Collins (56.9)

Highest grades, special teams

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• LB Carter Coughlin (75.2)

• LB Cam Brown (73.8)

• WR Marcus Johnson (71.3)

Lowest grades, special teams

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• S Tony Jefferson (45.5)

• RB Gary Brightwell (48.7)

• LB Oshane Ximines (49.6)

Story originally appeared on Giants Wire