Najee Harris Week 5 Preview vs. the Commanders

Arizona Cardinals v New York Giants

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New York Giants running back Najee Harris has a difficult matchup in Week 5 (Sunday at 1 p.m. ET), playing the Washington Commanders. The Commanders are giving up the sixth-fewest rushing yards in the NFL, 93.5 per game.

Harris, on 22 carries, has recorded 88 rushing yards (29.3 ypg).

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Harris vs. the Commanders

  • Harris vs the Commanders (since 2021): No games
  • The Commanders have not allowed 100 or more yards to an opposing rusher in the 2026 season.
  • Two opposing rushers have scored at least one touchdown on the ground against Washington this year.
  • The Commanders have allowed two or more rushing TDs to one opposing rusher this season.
  • The 93.5 rushing yards the Commanders concede per game makes them the sixth-ranked run defense in the league this season.
  • The Commanders' defense is ranked 10th in the NFL with three rushing TDs conceded so far this season.

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Harris Rushing Insights

  • The Giants pass on 48.5% of their plays and run on 51.5%. They are 22nd in NFL action in points scored.
  • He has handled 18.5% of his team's 119 rushing attempts this season (22).
  • Harris has not found paydirt on the ground this year in three games.
  • He has six red zone rushing carries (33.3% of his team's rushing attempts inside the red zone).

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Harris' Recent Performance

Opponent Date Week Rushing Stats Receiving Stats
vs. Cardinals 10/4/2026 Week 4 9 ATT / 30 YDS / 0 TDs TAR / 0 REC / 0 YDS / 0 TDs
vs. Titans 9/27/2026 Week 3 9 ATT / 52 YDS / 0 TDs TAR / 0 REC / 0 YDS / 0 TDs
vs. Rams 9/21/2026 Week 2 4 ATT / 6 YDS / 0 TDs TAR / 0 REC / 0 YDS / 0 TDs