In a must‑win Thursday night showdown at MetLife Stadium, the Washington Commanders edged the New York Giants 24‑21. Quarterback Jayden Daniels delivered his third touchdown pass of the game, a 32‑yard strike to veteran receiver Stefon Diggs with just 57 seconds left, sealing the comeback.
Key moments
Daniels, who finished 23 of 33 for 249 yards, also connected with Ben Sinnott and Antonio Williams for touchdowns earlier in the contest. Despite two early interceptions—one by Jevon Holland on his 208th pass attempt and another by Ar’Darius Washington on his 211th—the young signal‑caller rebounded with poise.
The Giants responded late in the fourth quarter when J.J. McCarthy found Isaiah Likely for a 66‑yard go‑ahead score. However, Washington’s defense held firm, and a crucial pass‑interference call set up the decisive Diggs reception, his 80th career touchdown catch, making him the 30th player in league history to reach that milestone.
Individual performances
McCarthy, playing his first home start for New York since a trade from Minnesota, posted a career‑high 293 passing yards before being intercepted by Rasul Douglas in the final minute. On special teams, Washington’s Drew Stevens converted a 46‑yard field goal, while the Giants’ Dominic Zvada missed a 33‑yard attempt.
Injuries were limited: Commanders tight end Chig Onkonkwo left the game with a back injury in the second quarter but returned after halftime, and Giants safety Jason Pinnock exited in the third quarter with a back injury.
Implications
The victory improves Washington’s record to 3‑5‑1, keeping their playoff hopes alive and moving them two games behind the NFC East‑leading Giants, who sit at 5‑3‑1. The Commanders also retain the tiebreaker advantage after the teams tied earlier in the month.
Next up, Washington will host the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Nov. 23, while the Giants welcome the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 22.
Original reporting: WTKR News 3 (Scripps) – local — read the source article.
