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Commanders rally past Giants 24-21 on late Daniels touchdown

Jayden Daniels threw a 32-yard touchdown to Stefon Diggs with 57 seconds left as Washington beat New York 24-21 on Thursday night.

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In brief

  • Jayden Daniels threw a 32-yard touchdown to Stefon Diggs with 57 seconds left to give Washington a 24-21 win.
  • Daniels finished 23 of 33 for 249 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions.
  • The Commanders improved to 3-5-1 and moved two games back of the NFC East-leading Giants at 5-3-1.
  • Rasul Douglas intercepted J.J. McCarthy in the final minute to seal the victory.

Commanders rally past Giants 24-21 on late Daniels touchdown

The Washington Commanders defeated the New York Giants 24-21 on Thursday night in East Rutherford, N.J., rallying in the fourth quarter to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Game summary

Jayden Daniels threw his third touchdown pass of the game, a 32-yarder to Stefon Diggs with 57 seconds left, to seal the victory. Daniels finished 23 of 33 for 249 yards with touchdown throws to Ben Sinnott and Antonio Williams, and he ran 10 times for 28 yards. He also threw his first two interceptions of the season, on his 208th and 211th pass attempts.

The win improves Washington to 3-5-1 and moves the team two games back of the NFC East-leading Giants, who fell to 5-3-1. The Commanders now own the tiebreaker after the teams tied last month.

Key plays

  • J.J. McCarthy and Isaiah Likely connected for a 66-yard go-ahead touchdown midway through the fourth quarter.
  • Rasul Douglas intercepted McCarthy in the final minute to seal the win.
  • Washington’s Drew Stevens made a 46-yard field goal; New York’s Dominic Zvada missed a 33-yard attempt wide left.
  • Diggs celebrated his 80th career touchdown reception, becoming the 30th player in league history to reach that mark.

Injuries and upcoming games

Commanders tight end Chig Onkonkwo left in the second quarter with a back injury and returned after halftime. Giants safety Jason Pinnock left with a back injury early in the third quarter.

Washington hosts the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Nov. 23. The Giants host the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 22.

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Questions readers ask

Who won the game between the Washington Commanders and the New York Giants?
The Washington Commanders defeated the New York Giants 24-21 on Thursday night in East Rutherford, N.J.
How did Jayden Daniels perform in the game?
Daniels finished 23 of 33 for 249 yards with three touchdown passes and two interceptions, while also running 10 times for 28 yards.
What is the current record for the Commanders and Giants after this game?
The win improves Washington to 3-5-1, while the Giants fell to 5-3-1.
When do the Commanders and Giants play their next games?
Washington hosts the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, Nov. 23, and the Giants host the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Nov. 22.

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